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0  Digital Extremes Happy To Prove Sceptics Wrong Thu, Feb 25th, 2010, 10:45 pm (EST) BY DARRYL The original BioShock didn't have a multiplayer component, and fans and critics alike weren't entirely sure if multiplayer would even work in a game that thrived on its story and atmosphere. More »

0  Hidden Gems: Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony Sat, Feb 20th, 2010, 12:47 pm (EST) BY COLIN Gaming Union's very on conscripted and self-proclaimed art director - that's me - is back with yet another hidden gem. Previously, I rambled on about a fun and addictive rhythm game for the PlayStation Portable known as DJ Max Portable. Now, from underneath the dusty rug, I bring to your attention Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony. More »

0  BioShock 2 Review Fri, Feb 19th, 2010, 12:38 pm (EST) BY DARRYL The original BioShock had one of the more interesting worlds in gaming, with a setting unlike any other. Now with a sequel, it's exciting to come back to the underwater city of Rapture and see what's changed since the 2007 release of BioShock. The big question is, do the story and gameplay hold a candle to its predecessor, or is it just another generic sequel that loses all of the originality and excitement of the original? More »

0  Sid Meier's Civilization V Announced Thu, Feb 18th, 2010, 12:28 pm (EST) BY SHAWN 2K Games has just announced that Sid Meier's Civilization V, the latest entry in the long-running series, is currently under development. The Civilization franchise is known for its unique turn-based strategy system that uses actual history to progress the story. The franchise has sold millions of units worldwide and has garnered critical acclaim from reviewers and fans alike. More »

0  Can BioShock 2 Prevail Without Rapture's Creator? Wed, Feb 3rd, 2010, 11:04 pm (EST) BY ADAM MA With Bioshock 2 just around the corner it's hard not to imagine how well the game will live up to its predecessor. So much focus has gone into the creation of Rapture, the underwater utopia build on the sweat and blood of its citizens, and the state it exists in long after its rulers demise. What has become of the Splicers? What's the full story behind Big Sister? How much more punishment can Rapture take before falling apart? The main impression gamers have been given is that the city itself is the most important character, that the unfolding of its story is the driving point of Bioshock's single player campaign. But as a fan of the first game I remember things differently. So very different in fact, that I'm concerned about Bioshock 2 living up to the high standards that have been set by its predecessor. More »

0  Borderlands Third DLC Pack Named: Secret Armory of General Knoxx Fri, Jan 29th, 2010, 11:42 am (EST) BY KYLE WYNEN Announced a little over a week ago, Borderlands' third downloadable pack has been detailed by Gearbox, and named Secret Armory of General Knoxx. The pack contains loads of new missions, vicious new enemies, more weapons and items, and of course a hike in the level cap. More »

0  Bioshock 2 Void of LAN and Dedicated Servers Thu, Jan 28th, 2010, 2:06 am (EST) BY KYLE WYNEN The good days of LAN parties won't be continuing into Bioshock 2, 2K Games has revealed, and neither will dedicated servers. The company posted a Q&A about the game's multiplayer, and when asked if LAN and dedicated servers will grace the game, developers simply said the "short answer [is], no and no. There is always a finite amount of time for the development of a game." More »

0  Pitchford Reacts to Borderlands Sales Figures Fri, Jan 22nd, 2010, 1:25 pm (EST) BY JORDAN DOUGLAS Borderlands, the latest game from developer Gearbox, was one of the brave souls to stand against the Modern Warfare 2 juggernaut in fall 2009. According to NPD end of year sales numbers, keeping a holiday release seems to have paid off handsomely. In a recent interview with IGN, Gearbox president Randy Pitchford attributed the games' commercial success to the hardcore demographic. More »

0  2K To Approach BioShock 2 DLC 'Aggressively' Mon, Jan 18th, 2010, 9:55 am (EST) BY DARRYL BioShock 2 is the eagerly anticipated sequel to the multi-platinum hit from 2007, and 2K Marin have already announced that they have some pretty aggressive plans for the game's DLC post-launch. More »

0  2K Details Spec Ops: The Line Mon, Dec 14th, 2009, 12:05 pm (EST) BY JAMIE COURTS After Saturday's debut trailer of Spec Ops: The Line at Spike TV's 2009 Video Game Awards, 2K games has today announced details, including a rough release date, of the action-shooter game. Spec Ops: The Line follows lead character U.S. Army Captain Martin Walker as he and his squad hunt for a group of U.S. Soldiers left in the city of Dubai after cataclysmic sandstorms struck the city. The stranded group of soldiers had stayed behind to protect civilians during the disaster. More »

0  Borderlands Sequel 'Seems Like A No-Brainer' Posted on 2009/11/11 BY DARRYL Borderlands was released a few weeks ago and actually did pretty well for itself. There were numerous stories of it even selling out and people are already talking about a sequel. More »

0  New BioShock 2 Multiplayer Info Next Week Posted on 2009/10/29 BY KYLE WYNEN Digital Extremes, the team behind Bioshock 2's multiplayer, and 2K Games have scheduled a 40 minute demonstration of Bioshock 2's multiplayer for next week's DIG London 2009 game developers conference. More »

0  New BioShock 2 Trailer: Siren Alley Posted on 2009/10/26 BY DARRYL It may have been pushed back until 2010, but BioShock 2 is still one of the most eagerly anticipated upcoming titles. Fortunately, a new trailer has been released called Siren Alley. More »

	1  First DLC For Borderlands Announced, Hitting This Year Posted on 2009/10/16 BY DARRYL Despite the game not even being released yet, Gearbox and 2K Games have already announced that the first load of downloadable content for the title will be released this year on all platforms. More »

1  BioShock 2 Worldwide Release Date Announced Posted on 2009/09/18 BY NELSON With BioShock 2 looking rather complete it wasn't far off before they'd have to give a release date. Today is the day and 2K Games have announced that BioShock 2 will be available on the 9th, February 2010 worldwide. More »

	0  Mafia II GamesCom 2009 Preview Posted on 2009/08/27 BY DARRYL Mafia II is the follow-up to the successful Mafia, which was originally released way back in 2002. Developed by 2K Czech, and published by 2K Games, Mafia II is hoping to build on the huge success from the first title. More »

2  Borderlands GamesCom 2009 Preview Posted on 2009/08/27 BY DARRYL Borderlands has been through some interesting changes during its development, especially in the art department. Up until recently, Gearbox Studios upcoming shooter was a game that looked graphically like many other titles. However, there was a change of heart within the studio and a new art style was decided upon. It's one of the things that really helps to define Borderlands, as it gives it an identity; something that is essential when looking to succeed in this genre. More »

	0  Borderlands UK Release Date Announced Posted on 2009/07/23 BY DARRYL 2K Games have just announced the release date for their upcoming role-playing first person shooter title, Borderlands. It's scheduled to be released on the 23rd of October, 2009 in the United Kingdom. More »

0  BioShock & The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Bundle Now Available Posted on 2009/07/10 BY DARRYL It was announced a while ago, but 2K Games and Bethesda have finally made their Xbox 360 and PC bundle available for purchase in the UK. More »

2  Borderlands Creative Director Q and A Posted on 2009/06/10 BY KYLE WYNEN Borderlands has been a long time coming from 2K Games and Gearbox Software, and on display at last week's E3 one particular facet on the game that caught Gaming Union's eye was the dramatic change in art style. Previously borderlands had a much gruffer, more realistic look, but since then Gearbox has swapped the art style for cell shading and a lighter feel. More »