Cooperative multiplayer was a new feature promised for Portal 2 when the game was first announced earlier this year, and now we finally have a first look (albeit very brief) at how playing with a partner will actually work in this mind-bending puzzle game. The video comes by way of GameTrailers TV (embed below), and sadly, the on... more.

The original LittleBigPlanet was billed as a platform for platformers -- but what about those gamers whose favorite entries into that particular genre include Kazooies, Ratchets and Bandicoots? Media Molecule co-founder Alex Evans recently revealed to Joystiq at Gamescom that an early build of the original LittleBigPlanet allowed for that kind of 3D gameplay, explaining, "LBP 1 had free depth and... more.

The first of five Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light DLC packs that Crystal Dynamics announced a little over a week ago will be, for the first 30 days and on the Xbox 360 only, available free of charge. So says general manager Darrell Gallagher in a recent press release which reminds of the game’s Xbox Live Arcade debut tomorrow; the content will be free “so that gamers can get a ta... more.

As reported from last month's Develop conference, Double Fine - the San Francisco-based development studio led by Tim Schafer - won't be following up Brütal Legend with Brütal Legend 2. Instead, it's working on four "smaller" games, the first of which has just been revealed. Costume Quest is the first of two games being published by THQ and it's not being designed by Tim Schafer himself... more.

This is the first screenshot of Dungeon Siege III, which is the first Dungeon Siege to come to consoles, the first to be published by Square Enix and not Microsoft, and the first to be developed by Obsidian and not Gas Powered Games. That's a lot of firsts! It's also a lot of ugly, if you ask me... ... View full post on GamesRadar - News... more.

The first game from Curt Schilling's 38 Studios, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, was announced earlier this morning, and while we can't show you what the actual game looks like until it is unveiled at Comic-Con, we do have some new concept art to share. These shots were unveiled at a press conference held at EA's corporate head... more.

It’s been a long time coming, but two cease and desist notices and ten years later, the first episode of The Silver Lining — the fan-developed sequel to the King’s Quest series — is now available for download. For free. What Is Decreed Must Be is the first in a series of five episodes scheduled to appear this year and puts players back in the shoes of King Graham, the prot... more.

It's quite likely that Microsoft's Project Natal will be renamed “Kinect.” More news on the name change and upcoming titles for the upcoming motion-sensor add-on for the Xbox 360 are expected to arrive during Microsoft's press conference, which is taking place as we speak. Here's what we know so far... ... View full post on GamesRadar - News... more.

First glimpses of THQ’s next Red Faction game will arrive tomorrow via Gametrailers TV, a teaser for the latest episode (below) reveals. Hopefully we’ll be seeing some those “insane upgrades” then; just one of the blurbs THQ executives have used to talk up the game with. It’s also been said to offer “a much more appealing game universe” than what was seen... more.

Sony Japan has announced the first games to be updated for 3D in that region -- a set of games corresponding to those included with Sony Europe's Bravia promotion. Super Stardust HD, Pain, and WipeOut HD will all be patched to support 3D for those in Japan with fancy enough TVs on June 10. Like in Europe, new Bravia buyers in Japan will be treated to all three of these 3D games for free, along w... more.