There's been a lot of buzz lately about the next generation, what with Nintendo and the Wii U in the works. Everyone's been buzzing that since Nintendo's releasing their next-gen console by 2012, everybody else should be, too. And, wouldn't you know it… rumor has it that Microsoft... [more+]

Why doesn't Final Fantasy VIII have a sequel? Square-Enix is coming out with FF XIII-2, XII had spin-offs, X had X-2 and is getting an HD remake, and VII had an animated sequel as well as a handful of side stories. If there's ever been a Final Fantasy that has... [more+]

Staying on foot during multiplayer in Battlefield 3 will net you XP for your selected kit. If you hop into a vehicle, however, BF3 multiplayer XP will accumulate in the form of VS (Vehicle Score). As you acquire VS, you will level up specific vehicle types, unlocking Vehicle Gadgets, Vehicle Upgrades,... [more+]

The multiplayer side of Battlefield 3 from Electronic Arts and EA DICE lets players choose from one of 4 different classes, called kits. Each kit has varied abilities and load-outs. In order to enhance the battlefield prowess of each kit, unlockables are given to players that invest game time in... [more+]

An extensive list of Dog Tags available in Electronic Arts and EA DICE’s Battlefield 3 is featured below along with the requirements to collect them: Battlefield 3 Dog Tags List         #.  Name - Action Required Default Dog Tag - Blank Dog Tag Available To... [more+]

What happens when you mix the greatest toy series of all times with possibly the biggest video game shooter experience of all times? This happens... Take a look at this awesome stop motion LEGO trailer! ... [more+]

Who doesn't like rewards? If you take your time and collect Gratitude Crystals from different locations / side missions throughout The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, you'll be able to give these crystals to Batreaux in exchange for rewards like heart pieces, rupees, and larger wallets... [more+]

Sure, Saints Row: The Third from Volition and THQ is immature, gratuitously violent, and bound to blow through hours of your life that you’ll never get back, but it sure is fun... not to mention hilarious. After you’ve blasted your way through Steelport, why not squeeze several... [more+]

After touring the amazingly depicted Italian cities of Rome, Venice, and a few others in Assassin's Creed 2 and Assassin's Creed Brotherhood (old maps here), we couldn't be more excited to get lost in the wonders of the old city of Constantinople and its surroundings in Ubisoft's newest... [more+]

Lautering Bytes Podcast feed:   November 17, 2011 (58.35 MB)Duration: 63:41 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZEp. 23: Uncharted, Modern Warfare 3, and Pies Get ready for an epic episode loaded with pie and games. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Uncharted... [more+]

Here's another little something, something from Machinima, a funny stop motion animation with Ezio as the protagonist... and a ninja! Prepare for the heated battle, as neither one of them is willing to give up without a fight. ... [more+]

In The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, from Bethesda Game Studios and Bethesda Softworks, the Alchemy skill is often neglected by players in favor of spending time on combat-oriented talents. However, combining ingredients found throughout Skyrim via an Alchemy Table / Station / Lab is easy and yields... [more+]

The folks at Machinima just passed along one of their latest videos, an awesome retro-style trailer set in the world of Skyrim. Check it out below (Hint: turn down the speaker volume a bit), and if you have some time, don't miss all The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim news, images and trailers we... [more+]

There's an unfortunate trend sweeping through the gaming industry nowadays. It's a trend that's slowly spreading through the development community, one which is slated to adversely impact the entire market.  Those of you who've been following the gaming industry for a while have... [more+]

Tidus' journey in Final Fantasy X was unlike any other Final Fantasy before it. It was Final Fantasy's first foray onto the PS2, a fully 3D world, as well as the first in the series to feature voice-acting. The cutscenes were gorgeous, and the journey through Spira was one many gamers still... [more+]

Lautering Bytes Podcast feed:   November 3, 2011 (54.86 MB)Duration: 59:53 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZEp. 22: Scary Games and Double Chocolate Stout Rando, Brian, and Chris talk about the best scary games to play on Halloween (Resident Evil, Dead... [more+]

I miss Niko Bellic. Though I am presently occupied with riddle number 136 of Batman: Arkham City, I must admit I've had an ear to the ground for rumblings of GTA V. Where will the next entry take place? Who will guide my tour through the next trip to Vice City or Liberty Island? What amazing musical... [more+]

As good as Battlefield 3 may look, it doesn't get any more realistic than this! Check out this fun live action short created by Corridor Digital, Shock Troopers, and if you'd like to know how the game turned out, don't forget to check out GameDynamo's Battlefield 3 review. ... [more+]