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Valve’s announced it’s to bring TV support to Steam via “big picture” mode. The feature, which is set to be shown off at GDC this week, will offer controller support and “navigation designed for television interaction”, it says. “Big picture mode will enable gamers to enjoy Steam and their library of Steam games on more …

The entire list of Homefront’s Achievements is now available for all to see. There are 40 regular Achievements in all plus seven secret ones that will remain that way until you start playing. Of course there’s bound to be a few potential spoilers in the list that follows so, if you’re not into that, now …

Microsoft has demoed research into lifelike avatars that’ll likely show up in games at some point. Yay! USA Today is carrying an exclusive video showing off the tech, which Microsoft chief research and strategy officer Craig Mundie said can be used to “create an avatar whose facial animation is very, very realistic, and the quality …

It’s been widely talked about on the Intermaweb of late, but we finally have the Dead Island trailer for you. Some are calling it the best trailer ever, you be the judge. To me, the story looks good, but the animation comes right out of the Sims 2. Shame. And here’s the trailer in chronological …

A few days late since I am slacking off, but the world-wide revolution continues with a new edition of The MMO Report! This week they’re discussing the rumor that Bungie is developing an MMO, what the current state of Minecraft is, and engage the public directly in Uncle Casey’s Mail Bag. Let’s do this thing!

The second Crysis 2 multiplayer demo will hit Xbox 360 and PC simultaneously on March 1st, Crytek has confirmed. The studio today announced that a playable multiplayer taster of the final FPS will also reach PS3 “soon”. The demo will centre around the franchise’s signature Nanosuit – an exoskeleton that Crytek says offers “every player …

A website with the URL ‘findmakarov’ has sprung up on the internet, suggesting that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 may be set for a reveal in four days’ time. Currently the website hosts a bright green countdown clock – which will hit 00:00 during GDC. Other than the familiar font there aren’t any give …

Microsoft has confirmed that a second downloadable level pack for Halo Reach, entitled the ‘Defiant Map Pack’, will arrive on March 15th with a price of 800 MS Points. The new pack will deliver three levels – Condemned, Highlands and Unearthed – along with 150 new Achievement points to unlock. Here’s the official blurb on …

The Battlefield 3 pre-order map pack ‘Back to Karkand’ has been detailed by DICE. The pack will be free to those who order the Limited Edition of Battlefield 3 containing four maps for your shooting pleasure. DICE community manager Daniel Matros confirmed the maps included in the pack for Battlefield 3 forumites, saying simply, “Wake …

Sony has released a new trailer for Sucker Punch’s comic book inspired open-world action game Infamous 2, coming June 7th. The trailer focuses on the two extremes of Cole’s personality, showing off his devastating capabilities as a villain and his potential to save as a hero.

Microsoft has just confirmed that Fable 3 will finally launch on PC on May 17th in US, and on May 19th in Europe, New Zealand and Australia. It’s been a long time coming, and even an appearance at the CES expo in Vegas earlier this year didn’t get PC gamers the release they’d been patiently …

Ken Levine has released a fair few games that use the first-person perspective. His past works range from straight up shooters such as SWAT to role-playing hybrids such as BioShock. According to the famed designer, it’s his viewpoint of choice because it is “the most direct way to engage” the player. Speaking in an interview …

Crytek has unleashed another trailer for Crysis 2, showing off lush gameplay visuals and dropping more than a few f-bombs in the process. This one gives you more of an insight into the story Crytek is so proud of – and is so disappointed that it’s being ruined by those who’ve downloaded the ‘ugly’ version …

While Top Spin 4 will feature the largest player roster in the franchise to date, the game’s ‘My Player’ mode will let you play as “a custom tennis star made just the way you want”. This new movie shows off the game’s character customisation elements, as well as character progression through training and winning tournaments. …

EA has released the first movie of Crysis 2 running on PS3 – and confirmed via the trailer that a multiplayer beta is on the way for Sony’s console. No date for the PS3 beta was announced. A multiplayer demo is set to hit PC on March 1st, ahead of the title’s UK release on …