Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor Behind the Scenes: Troy Baker and Alastair Duncan

Get a look behind the scenes of this autumn’s highly anticipated action game, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, as Troy Baker, who stars as Talion (The Last of Us, Batman: Arkham Origins) and Alastair Duncan, who stars as Celebrimbor (Mass Effect, Uncharted 3), discussing their experiences creating the game.

Act of Aggression RTS game teaser trailer, screenshots and info

Act of Aggression vows to bring about a return to the 90's Golden Era of real time strategy games, delivering all of the core mechanics sorely missed by many RTS fans: base building, resource management, unit production and dynamic, immersive battles will meet high fidelity production values and intelligent modernization.

Citizens of Earth - Recruit the Masses trailer and info

The Vice President of the World has to get his hands dirty in order to save the world in Citizens of Earth. But not literally, because an unkempt manicure would ruin his Vice Presidential image. So what does he have to do? Recruit the populace to fight his fights for him!

Shadowrun Online Releases Co-op and Character Customization - PC Mac

Even the best shadowrunners need backup once in a while, lest their organs wind up for sale at the body bank. The newest update for Shadowrun Online, currently on Steam Early Access for PC and Mac, introduces two-player cooperative gameplay and new character customization features.

Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments official release date trailer - PS3 PS4 XOne X360 PC

Begin your investigation across the aforementioned major platforms spanning 6 unique cases in many different locations around 19th century London, taking advantage of his skills, with your wits. Get a 30 second dose of the intrigue and atmosphere in Sherlock Holmes Crimes & Punishments in a new trailer below.

Ryse: Son of Rome Crytek’s breathtaking Xbox One Launch title will be released on PC

Ryse: Son of Rome, is coming to PC this Fall. While Crytek will publish the game on digital channels, they will collaborate with the co-publishing partner Deep Silver for the boxed version distribution to retail stores. In addition, all of the Ryse: Son of Rome DLC packages that have been created and released since launch will be included in the PC version.

Van Helsing trilogy Deathtrap Monster Training Academy Episode 1

DC Universe Online first part of the Halls of Power DLC - PC

Trouble is stirring in the dark world. Darkseid's son, Kalibak, and the villainous Mantis have called upon the agents of Darkseid to delve beneath the surfaces of New Genesis and Apokolips to help them retrieve powerful ancient relics from the age of the Old Gods for a dark purpose. The heroic Mister Miracle and fierce Big Barda have assembled a force together in an effort to stop them.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game - 3DS Wii X360

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is built around fast-moving hack-and-slash gameplay, letting players swap between its four main characters at will. From Mikey’s speed to Raph’s brute force, each brother brings a unique set of strengths and skills to battle, based on their personality. Players can evolve in power over time, gaining new levels, abilities and stat points, while mighty new weapons can be crafted back at the Turtle’s Lair from raw materials collected throughout the adventure.

September 30 Confirmed Launch Date for Persona 4 Arena Ultimax

Mark your calendars, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax is confirmed to hit the streets on Sept. 30, 2014 for both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Turns out we're really good at guessing placeholder dates.

So that means beginning Sept. 30, everyone can start inflating their Teddie bop bags, admiring their Tarot cards and downloading the Adachi and Marie DLC for free (for a week).

Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark - 3DS PS3 PS4 WiiU X360 XO

TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE DARK SPARK continues the saga of the valiant AUTOBOTS and villainous DECEPTICONS, sentient robotic life forms who bring their cataclysmic war across the galaxy to planet Earth. The battle for the Dark Spark – an ancient, destructive relic, equal in power to the Matrix of Leadership – spans the TRANSFORMERS ruined home world of Cybertron in the past, as well as their new sanctuary on Earth. Over 40 playable AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS from both sides fuel this perilous conflict, inspired by many of the amazing action sequences directed by Michael Bay, across the game’s engrossing single player campaign and its wave-based, cooperative multiplayer mode, Escalation.

Crookz 70’s turn-based strategy game teaser - PC Mac Linux

Put on your best pair of flared-jeans, stick on the funkiest record you can find and begin a plot to form the elaborate heists that will fuel a whole era of hedonism. Developed by Skilltree Studios, Crookz is a brand new tactical strategy game from Kalypso Media with a funky 1970’s setting. Organise a band of fun-loving misfits and help them on their way to riches and debauchery by plotting high-risk heists and robberies with maximum reward. Utilise stealth, cunning and cool equipment like chloroform and camera jammers to craftily overcome the dangerous encounters found in this particular line of work. Every member of the gang has a different skill-set; so embrace their unique play-styles and approach each job creatively with a mix of quick-thinking and tactical strategy gameplay. Above all though - look as cool as a cat while doing it.

Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus and Senran Kagura Bon Appetit! game coming soon - PS Vita

ENRAN KAGURA SHINOVI VERSUS is cut from the same cloth as its predecessor, SENRAN KAGURA Burst, a surprise hit on 3DS earlier this year, but raises the bar in every way imaginable. From art style to story, combat mechanics to graphics, everything is bigger and better in SHINOVI VERSUS. With ridiculous mid-air combos, over-the-top humour, garments that explode when characters take damage and Secret Ninja Art techniques, SENRAN KAGURA SHINOVI VERSUS is a unique, and uniquely Japanese, experience.

Mortal Kombat X - Raiden Character Variation Gameplay

A new Mortal Kombat X gameplay video showing off series veteran, Raiden, as he pummels sun god, Kotal Kahn in a battle of epic proportions.

Narrated by Mortal Kombat co-creator and NetherRealm Studios’ creative director Ed Boon, the new gameplay video guides players through Raiden’s character variations and play styles, each with their own offensive and defensive advantages. The video highlights three of the protector of Earthrealm’s fighting styles: “Thunder God, Displacer” and “Storm Lord.”

Nintendo ad three Mercedes cars to Mario Kart 8 Game - Wii U

For the first time ever, Nintendo’s Mario Kart series will be powered by some real-world horsepower. A software update on 27th August to Mario Kart 8 for Wii U will deliver a variety of new features for players, most notably the ability to download three free Mercedes-Benz cars that players can race in the game: the modern Mercedes-Benz GLA, the 300 SL Roadster from the 1950s and the legendary Silver Arrow of the 1930s.

Early Access to Shadows: Heretic Kingdoms - First Big Update

The first big update for the early access version of Shadows: Heretic Kingdoms. Amongst other smaller fixes the update introduces Zaar, a new playable character and the Outlands, a brand new zone with several new areas. Additionally, the developers have implemented changes based on player feedback from the early access, including controller support for Shadows: Heretic Kingdoms and much more dynamic battles within the game.

It's "The Matador's Moment" in Secret Ponchos - HUGE Update

The Matador steps in to the arena today with a stylish new trailer. On top of that, Secret Ponchos gets a new map, new modes, and a sale. So, let's summarize by saying that this update is HUGE.

Who says you can't bring a sword to a gunfight? The fifth playable character, The Matador, joins the cast of outlaws today in Secret Ponchos. Armed with her sabre and cape, The Matador is available for free to owners of Secret Ponchos on Steam Early Access.

Multiplay launches Minecraft Server Starter Pack - The easiest and cheapest way to play Minecraft online with friends

Multiplay, a leading provider of both commercial and consumer facing server architecture, is pleased to announce its new Minecraft offering; the Minecraft Server Starter Pack.

The easiest, cheapest and best way to get you or your children online in Minecraft, this package takes the technical aspects of running a server out of the equation using Muliplay’s Clanforge system to handle all of the details while you have all of the fun.

Ultra Street Fighter IV game released - PC PS3 X360

In Ultra Street Fighter IV, Poison, Hugo, Elena, Rolento and Decapre join the fight, complete with new animations and their own unique play styles, bringing the final roster count to a massive 44 characters. Six new battle environments (including Pitstop 109, Cosmic Elevator, Half Pipe and more) provide a thrilling and colorful backdrop to the action. Direct fan feedback was gathered on all of the original 39 characters from Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition and the core system mechanics in order to achieve the most balanced Street Fighter ever.

Tropico 5 game banned in Thailand

Kalypso Media can confirm that Tropico 5, the latest instalment of the hugely popular dictator sim, has been refused distribution in Thailand. The Board of Film and Video Censors (part of the Ministry of Culture) informed Kalypso Media’s Thailand distributor New Era that Tropico 5 would not be granted a release status in the country. They stated that ‘some contents of the game are not appropriate for the current situation’ but did not pinpoint the exact content which caused concern. After consideration, New Era has decided not to appeal the decision.