Those cowards should’ve killed Carmine Here’s a fun what-if scenario for your Tuesday afternoon: What ifGears of War, one of Xbox’s flagship franchises, made it over to PlayStation? We may have an example of what that looks like. YouTuber Proto (who, appropriately, specializes in videos of game prototypes) uploaded an early build ofGears of War 3running on a PlayStation 3. It’s a full playthrough — complete with lots of dev text, a frame counter, and myriad bugs and glitches....

WhileWii Musiccertainly didn’t fail, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata is still cutting his forearms and smashing his head against a brick wall, tearsstreamingdown his face about the fact it never sold eighteen million billion trillion copies like everything else on the Wii. Actually, that was a lie, but he’sstill disappointed. “I agree thatWii Music, as of now, has not achieved its true potential,” claims the Nintendo boss man. “On the other hand, I feel thatWii Musicis a software that elicits largely two extremely different reaction from consumers....

From October 28-30 (this weekend) the MCM Expo in London will be taking place. Held twice a year at the Excel centre in the Docklands, this event is usually a huge mass of cosplayers, anime and some content from games. However, as the convention has gained popularity over the years, the focus on games has increased. This year there are some really fun games being shown, so if you missed out on Eurogamer Expo or if you just fancy having a nerdy day out then make sure you get yourself along to MCM Expo....

‘We believe that video games can be more than a pastime’ Ask people the first thing they like about thatgamecompany’sFlowerandJourneyand they’ll likely respond: the art direction. But, maybe not anymore. Thatgamecompany art director Matt Nava left the acclaimed studio and formed his own, Giant Squid. Joined byJourneycomposer Austin Wintory and advised by thatgamecompany’s Nicholas Clark, Giant Squid will make games that “will inspire players, challenge convention, and push the boundaries of experiential and narrative interactive entertainment into new and unexpected areas....

One of the forgotten entries returns to the ring This week’s classic releases from the retro-friendly Hamster Games includes another cool title from SNK’s long-runningKoFseries. Mark the hopes of a new millenium withThe King of Fighters 2000, on PS4 and Xbox One. Originally launched in arcades and on the Neo Geo platform,KoF 2000saw the series embroiled in its struggle to reinvent the series for a new generation.KoF 2000not only saw characters designs move away from more traditional combatants and into the realms of eccentric fashion, but the game mechanics themselves were tweaked for the sake of variety....

A response to recent controversies “At its simplest, our policy is to protect our IP and to also respect the IP of others,” King wrote in an open letter about intellectual property that serves as the company’s response to criticism it has faced fortrademarkingthe word “Candy” in the EU and attempting to do the same in the US,opposingStoic and its Viking role-playing gameThe Banner Sagafor using the word “Saga,” and allegedlycloning a web gamefive years ago....

Deals are deals Are people still annoyed that Humble Bundle has expanded its scope to feature AAA games? I found the practice a little weird at first, but hey, if it means steep discounts on substantial games and the charity component is in there, I’m not going to object. The newname-your-price bundlefeatures titles from WB Games:Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition,F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin,F.E.A.R. 3, andLord of the Rings: War in the North....

No disk-swapping necessary For PS4 and Nintendo Switch owners who simply cannot get by without a spot of the old rip ‘n’ tear, Limited Run Games has announced a new physical release, collating three titles from id Software’s game-changing shooter series,Doom. Doom: The Classics Collectionwill be made available in three formats. TheStandard Editionwill include a boxed disc/cartridge containing original releasesDoom,Doom II, andDoom 3and will retail for around $40 USD. ASpecial Editionalso adds numerous bonus items including art prints for all three titles, steelbook casing, a keychain, an 8GB USB device styled after a floppy disk, a metal replica of an in-game keycard, and a reprint of the 1996Doomcomic book....

Step aside, New Super Mario Bros. As shown at tonight’s Game Awards,Mario Makeris still in the works for a 2015 release and good lord does it look insane. Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto introduced new footage of the Wii U title and several of the user-created levels looked like they had just escaped from hell. In addition to creating levels in the classicSuper Mario Bros.style or in the vein ofNew Super Mario Bros....

With Marvel and Nintendo teaming up for Ultimate Alliance 3, it isn’t off the table Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order, a game that uses the Marvel license and is developed by Koei Tecmo, is being published by Nintendo. Marvel has also been keen to inject their IP into gaming cameos like The Avengers and Thanos inFortnite. So is a Marvel character appearing in aSuper Smash Bros.iteration completely out of the conversation?...

Touchdown! Sony San Diego has released a catcher’s mitt full of details pertaining to the next entry in “Base Ball” simulatorMLB The Show ’20, which is heading to PS4 July 26, 2025. The cover athlete for this entry is none other than Javier Báez, who I know, from my breadth of Base Ball knowledge, is a shortstop and second baseman for the Chicago Cubs. “I am so honored and excited to be on the cover ofMLB The Show ’20” noted “El Mago”....

Heist, heist, baby Developer Pocketwatchhas announcedMonaco: What’s Yours is Minecrossed half a million sales following recent inclusion in the Humble Indie Bundle. According to the update, it’s sitting at about 520k sold, with only half of the HIB sales included. Well earned.Monacoisabsolutely fabulousand I suggest yougo pick it up, provided you have friends to play it with (especially locally). Especially because every game in the newHumble Indie Bundleis amazing.The Swapper!Guacamelee!...

Sorry to burst your bubble GungHo Online Entertainment has released a lengthy gameplay video for its upcoming multiplayer gum-’em-upNinjala, which arrives on Nintendo Switch in May. The clip sees eight wacky characters fighting it out in Last Person Standing action. Ninjalablends over-the-top, dynamic arena fighting action with melee combat and amusing “ninja skills”, such as the ability to disguise oneself as a piece of scenery to enable sneak attacks.Ninjalaemphasises verticality in its gameplay, with its roster equipping rooftop-running parkour skills to traverse the landscape....