Deep Silver has something “huge” planned for PAX East, and the buzzing on Twitter points to possible news on Saints Row 4, which the firm’s parent company picked up during the THQ auction.

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Violence in video games is a hot button issue in some circles, with pundit going as far as to blame gun violence on crimes committed around the world, and most recently in the US. One of the most vocal accusers of late, is the EVP of the National Rifle Association, Wayne LaPierre, who in the wake of the school shooting in Connecticut called the video game industry a “callous, corrupt, and corrupting shadow industry that sells and sows violence against own people, through vicious violent video games.” His opinion, is not one which Gearbox president Randy Pitchford shares.

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Dreamfall Chapters: The Longest Journey will release in November 2014 according to the latest trailer for the game. The Kickstarter project has hit $1,134,431 seven days left. The next stretch goal will provide a richer world at $1,150,000. Hit up the link to contribute, and go below the break to watch the trailer.

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A LinkedIn resume belonging to a physics programmer at Ubisoft Montpellier, suggests the firm has a new title in the works for multiple platforms.

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RPS sat down with Space Hulk’s Thomas Hentschel Lund to discuss the turn-based PC adaptation of Games Workshop boardgame, and according to the Full Control boss, the game will play like a cross between the boardgame and XCOM.

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Gears of War: Judgment is the subject of the latest Creator’s Project video from Kill Screen, and it features the game’s writers Rob Auten and Tom Bissell discussing how complicated it can be to write for videogames. The duo also talks about working with the game’s level designers and how they made the Cog army spring to life.” It’s below, alongside a video featuring a look at the Gears of War: Judgment Day event which took place in the UK. Gears of War: Judgment releases on March 19. Thanks, woe.

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Analyst Michael Pachter has said he has “high hopes” that PS4 and the next Xbox console will “renew investor interest” in game publishers, and he expects retail outlets, specifically GameStop, to well in the process.

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Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has said he’s not worried over the possibility of development budgets going up, due to the potential it allows.

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XSEED has released Ark of the Ages on Android. The first mobile title from the company is an action-RPG developed by Meteorise. Ark of the Ages has players taking on the role of a young knight who has been sent to investigate a series of incidents at a local village. Upon his arrival, he finds a massive ancient tower constructed by a wizard known as the Tower of Magic. You can guess where things go from there, as you meander through 24 dungeons. You can pick the game up through Google Play for $1.99 and soon on iOS.

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has said Watch Dogs developer, Ubisoft Montreal, was given a much as it needed in order to make the best game possible.

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Mars Wars Log developer Spiders Studio, has announced a its action-RPG Bound by Flame will be released towards the end of the year.

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Gamefly, the video game rental service, has laid-off 15% of its staff in order to “better align” the company to the “existing console and digital games markets.” The firm told GI International the service will be able to continue functioning the same with the smaller team. There won’t be any “significant” changes made to its business or service model, as the company “remains profitable with a strong balance sheet.” Get more through the link.

Square Enix is teasing a western release for Bravely Default: Flying Fairy. According to a tweet from the title’s Twitter account, translated by Kotaku: “The voices from those folks aboard are definitely getting through!” Back in January, producer Tomoya Asano said he was preparing things he wanted “everyone to look forward to,” so, here’s hoping we’ll hear more soon.

GDC 2013 organizers have added new vendor sessions for PS4, HTML5, Project SHIELD and Oculus Rift to the event schedule.

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A new Bioshock Infinite trailer has been released on IGN, featuring Irrational’s creative director Ken Levine and the firm’s “Liz Squad” discussing Elizabeth’s AI. It’s embedded below. BioShock Infinite released March 26 on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360, and I’m rather excited over it.

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A slip up on the new Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag website apparently gave away the next-generation title’s release date.

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PlanetSide 2 has an update in the works, and SOE has provided a preliminary list of what to expect with GU04. Tentatively scheduled for release next week, contents include: a Flash update featuring a Wraith Module, rumble seat, a new shotgun, account level unlocks, VR training, new respawn and map screen, membership enhancements, and more. Friendly troop locations si also in the works and listed as “coming soon,” so it won’t drop with GU04. Hit up the link for more information.

17-Bit has announced that Skulls of the Shogun has had its price marked down on Xbox Live, PC, and Surface tablets. Previously, the title cost 1,200 MS Points/$9.99 but you can now pick it up for 800 MS Points/$6.99. The price of the mobile phone version has not been cut.

Rock Band 3 is getting tracks from All-American Rejects, Blink-182, and Red Hot Chili Peppers next week.Previously available through Rock Band Blitz, the tracks are: Kids in the Street, Always, and Give It Away, respectively. Pro Guitar and Pro Bass upgrade will be available for the RHCP track. The tracks will run you the usual, and will release March 5 on PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360, and on PS3 in Europe March 6.

The Deus Ex: Human Defiance trademark which popped up earlier this week is, as suspected, for the movie based on the franchise and not a new game in the series. The correlation was figured out by Superannuation, after a domain registration filed by CBS Films popped up online. The movie will feature a cyberpunk setting according to filmmaker C. Robert Cargill, and is based on 2011′s Human Revolution.