Let's face it, Max Payne has always been best on the PC, but Max Payne 3 looks set to take your poor rig past its limits.  But rejoice, as Rockstar have finally outlined the system specs for Max Payne 3 and they aren't really that bad. You'll still need a computer from the Star Trek era to run Max Payne 3 at maximum settings though, so don't worry if you've been waiting for an excuse to upgrad... more.

Online specialists in ancient DRM-free games, GOG.com, are rewarding (or reimbursing) customers who purchased Botanicula from them in light of the Humble Bundle giving it away for pennies. The Humble Bundle model is a wonderful idea, giving you the chance to get a bunch of independently made games for the price of your choice and giving to charity in the process.  It can lead to sad faces thou... more.

Ubisoft have announced the latest in ways to excuse yourself from regular exercise, Tour de France 2012.  You are technically riding a bike, right? Tour de France 2012 will be heading to PS3 and Xbox 360 in June this year giving you the opportunity to ride bikes, which you can't do in real life because of that problem you tell everyone you have. You'll be glad to hear that not only does thi... more.

If you're out in London's Covent Garden on the 22nd of this month after 9 and you see a bunch of horrifying mutants waging war with heavily armed soldiers, don't panic.  It's just the latest advertising effort for the sake of Prototype 2. It's the world's first live action 18+ advert and it's taking place in London this month in a refreshingly creative attempt to convince you to buy Prototype ... more.

The onslaught continues with more images from Halo 4 showing character artwork, models, and in-game footage. It isn't just the Chief who's received a make-over for Halo 4, but the Grunts and Elites too.  It'll be interesting to see what other characters have benefited from Halo 4's updated Reach engine.  There's also a sexy naked hologram in there, who seems a lot taller than she was before. ... more.

DiRT creator Codemasters have announced that the next in the long running rally series, DiRT Showdown, will hit shelves on 25th May 2012 in the UK on Xbox 360, PS3, and PC. It'll launch in mainland Europe on the 24th and in the US on the 29th. Special edition details were also given.  GAME and Gamestation will be stocking the Hooligan edition, with an in-game cash boost, online XP multiplie... more.

Bethesda have laid to rest the rumours that Prey 2 has been cancelled in a short and to-the-point statement about the development of the game. In short: it's not cancelled. Bethesda did say that the game won't be seeing the light of day until 2013 at the earliest, but at least we'll still get to actually play it at some point. This is exactly what Bethesda announced: Development of Prey ... more.

Good news for PS3 owners, the God of unnecessary violence is making his way back into the fray. Gamers with a taste for deicide may well get to go on murdering Gods, as Kratos is making a return with God of War: Ascension.  Looking to be a prequel, God of War: Ascension tells the tale of Kratos' rebellion against an "unjust god" before the events of the current games in the series. (sou... more.

Microsoft are partnering with a number of well known 'YouTube celebrities' to promote the upcoming XBLA event, Arcade NEXT. The event, known as Arcade NEXT All-Stars, will feature live streaming from well known 'YouTube celebrities' such as Olga Kay, who will kick off the event with Trials Evolution.  After that there will be a new personality every week live streaming the Arcade NEXT game for... more.

Hey all you thoroughly adult and not at all 13 year old Halo fans, your future favourite game just got its official release date. The date you will now hanker over for the next 6 months is the 6th of November so get that written down, tattooed, inscribed, or whatever you think would help you remember it best.  Maybe the Red vs Blue guys can help you come up with some way of remembering. ... more.