The demo will be released on Xbox LIVE Marketplace July 3rd, but will only be accessible to those who redeem the download token inside the Dragon’s Dogma game box.

Unfortunately, PS3 fans will have to wait until September 5th for the chance to play the demo and we’re not even sure if it’ll be made available to players who don’t buy Dragon’s Dogma.

If you missed the new Resident Evil 6 trailer, check it out below:

(source: Wired)

Whilst a date is yet to be announced, a full list of patch notes can be found on the Star Wars: The Old Republic official website.

Released in conjunction with the boxed version of the game (handled by Nordic Games) the new and improved PC version features:

• Higher resolutions and higher fidelity
• Refined and fully configurable mouse and keyboard support and Microsoft gamepad connectivity
• A wide selection of customizable graphics settings and support for 4:3, 16:9 and 16:10 aspect ratios
• Multithreaded engine that takes advantage of quad core CPUs
• Additional options such as field of view adjustment, “hide HUD” and many more
• AMD Eyefinity 3D 3-screen mode functionality
• NVIDIA NVISION2 Stereoscopic 3D functionality

(source: Gameguru)

The maps included are called “Piazza” and “Liberation” and have already been available on the Xbox 360 since last month.

No details of a PC DLC release have been given as of yet.

(source: Eurogamer)

With 16 core games planned for the next few years, the list is as follows:

• UFC Undisputed – Xbox 360, PlayStation 3  – February 14, 2012
• Darksiders II  – Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC – June 2012
• South Park: The Game – Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC – Q3
• Annual WWE Game – TBA
• Metro: Last Light  – Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC
• Devil’s Third – Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC – Q4 FY13

THQ have also confirmed two unannounced titles for release in fiscal year 2013.

Their future titles which see beyond March 2014 include:

• Un-named Original Title – Turtle Rock Studio (external)
• Dark Millennium Online – Vigil and Relic
• inSANE - Volition
• Homefront 2 – Crytek (external)
• Patrice Désilets Original Title – THQ Montreal

THQ have also confirmed four unannounced titles for release in fiscal year 2014 and beyond.

(source: GameInformer)

There’s been a lot to report so here’s a little round up some of the key Mass Effect 3 news you might have missed…

• BioWare confirmed that Mass Effect 3 will not receive Steam support on the PC opting instead for EA’s PC digital distribution service Origin. The game is said to collect user data but you will have the choice to opt-out of this.

UK retailers GAME have secured a deal with EA which entitles customers who pre-order Mass Effect 3 at any GAME store will receive the N7 Warfare Gear items free of charge. The N7 pack includes:

• N7 Valkyrie Assault Rifle – Deliver two rounds per shot with deadly accuracy and stop the opposition dead in their tracks with superior high caliber rounds.
• N7 Defender Armor– Improved shields and health, players can survive even the most punishing of battles and withstand sustained enemy fire. The N7 Defender Armor also offers increased ammo capacity, additional ammunition compartments to ensure players are always battle-ready, amplified weapon damage and built-in power cells which provide an additional punch to weapon fire.

• Product marketing guy Nick Clifford told IGN that Mass Effect 3 will make it easier for new players to pick up and understand the storyline compared to Mass Effect 2. He admits, “In all honesty, we didn’t do a really good job of new player orientation… If you didn’t play the first game then 2 was pretty jarring for the first half hour.”
• US retailer listings for a new range of Mass Effect 3 toys suggests that exclusive multiplayer DLC codes will be included with every toy. No details have been given other than this will only be available in North America.

• Also, if US customers pre-order the “Art of The Mass Effect Universe” hardback copy from Barnes & Noble before February 20th, they’ll receive a single-use code for some multiplayer character boosters and the Collector Assault Rifle. Once again, no other details have been given on whether this deal will reach the UK.

And finally, if you want info on the demo (which is out in February), check out the release details we posted before on New Challenger Enters.

I think that just about covers it… for now!

(source: Various)

The developers stated, “We really appreciate the feedback from our Steam Beta. We anticipate the 1.4 update going live next week for all on the PC and being sent to the console manufacturers. The Creation Kit won’t be far behind”.

Other than the fact that the PC patch might be released next week, there are no further details on when the patches will go live on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

(source: NowGamer)

The patch includes:

• Improved lag compensation
• Various theatre fixes
• Nerfed Striker
• Buffs to all other shotguns
• Faster YouTube uploads

He also stated that there will be greater rotation for the new “Liberation” and “Piazza” maps along with akimbo weapons also being nerfed.

(source: Gamezone)

In what has been quoted as the “biggest instalment yet” by Ubisoft, the source stated that the new game will be showcased publicly before the end of the company’s fiscal year (March 31st).

With no official comment from Ubisoft themselves, this 18th Century in-game conflict is yet to be corroborated, but with plenty of hints throughout Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood’s ‘Da Vinci Disappearance’ DLC and even more during the ending of Assassin’s Creed: Revelations, it certainly poses some interesting questions for the fate of Desmond and the other assassins.

(source: CVG)

Whilst the list is short, we see the high profile releases of SoulCalibur V and Final Fantasy XIII-2 out this week along with Konami’s NeverDead, the Metal Gear Solid HD collection and some Dead Island DLC.

Xbox 360

• Final Fantasy XIII-2 – 3rd February
• Soul Calibur V – 3rd February
• Metal Gear Solid HD Collection – 3rd February
• NeverDead – 3rd February
• Dead Island: Ryder White – 1st February
• Anarchy Reigns – 31st January

PS3

• Final Fantasy XIII-2 – 3rd February
• Soul Calibur V – 3rd February
• Metal Gear Solid HD Collection – 3rd February
• NeverDead – 3rd February
• Dead Island: Ryder White – 1st February
• Anarchy Reigns – 31st January

PC

• Crusader Kings II – 3rd February
• Real Warfare: 1242 & Real Warfare II: Northern Crusades – 3rd February
• Jewel Match 2 – 3rd February
• Dead Island: Ryder White – 1st February

Wii

• NO NEW RELEASES

3DS/DS

• Ben 10: Galactic Racing – 31st January

PSP

• NO NEW RELEASES