Category: Video Games

Hit-Monkey Video Game in Development From Activision and High Moon

A placeholder website briefly went live this weekend teasing a Hit-Monkey video game from Marvel, Activision and High Moon Studios. The official announcement is expected at the Marvel video game panel at Comic-Con International.

"Epic Mickey" Draws Up "The Power of Two" and "Power of Illusion"

Disney's iconic hero Mickey Mouse returns for "Epic Mickey 2" and "Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion," teaming up with an unlikely ally to save a transformed world not once, but twice, this November.

Exec Producer Talks "Amazing Spider-Man" Game

CBR News spoke with Brant Nicholas, executive producer of "The Amazing Spider-Man" video game from Activision and Beenox, about the secrets of the wallcrawler's new web-slinging adventure.

Telltale's "The Walking Dead" is "Starved for Help"

This week sees the release of Telltale Games' second chapter of its five-part episodic "The Walking Dead" video game, "Starved For Help" on Xbox Live, PlayStation Network and PC. CBR has the breakdown and new trailer.

VIDEO: Stan Lee Webslings Into "The Amazing Spider-Man" Game

Comics legend Stan Lee shows off his skills as a playable character in a new video preview of the "Amazing Spider-Man" video game based on Marc Webb's upcoming film.

Gameloft's "The Dark Knight Rises" On Mobile Platforms This Summer

Developer Gameloft and WB Games have announced an iOS and Android game set in the world of director Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight Rises," pitting Batman against Bane and the dregs of Gotham City.

"Marvel Pinball" Goes To the Third Dimension

Nintendo 3DS owners will soon get fully-realized pinball action with "Marvel Pinball 3D" featuring Iron Man, Blade, Captain America and the Fantastic Four.

"South Park" Plays Games with "The Stick of Truth"

THQ's upcoming "South Park" role-playing adventure could be the most authentic outing to date for Cartman and company, especially with involvement from creators Trey Parker & Matt Stone.

Hands-On: Brawling With The Avengers In "Battle For Earth"

CBR went "hands-on" with Ubisoft's upcoming controller-free "Avengers: Battle For Earth" game for the Xbox Kinect, featuring Earth's Mightiest Heroes in battle with Loki, Magneto and the Skrull empire.

Hands-On With "Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition" For The Wii U

CBR went hands-on with Rocksteady's "Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition" at E3, taking the Wii U-enhanced game through the motions and weighing in on its new features and upgraded gameplay.

"Injustice: Gods Among Us" is Heroic Brawling in Action

CBR gets a sneak peek at upcoming DC Universe fighting game "Injustice: Gods Among Us" from NetherRealm Studios, DC Entertainment and WB Games in 2013.

New "The Amazing Spider-Man" E3 Gameplay Trailer Revealed

Marvel, Activision and Beenox have released the newest gameplay trailer for "The Amazing Spider-Man" video game, based on the upcoming film starring Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone, revealed at E3 2012.

Hands-On with "Transformers: Fall of Cybertron"

Activision provided CBR News with the opportunity to test out its upcoming sequel, "Transformers: Fall of Cybertron," including a test drive with powerful dinobot Grimlock and the new E3 cinematic trailer.

New "Injustice: Gods Among Us" Images, Gameplay Video & Details

More information on NetherRealm Studios' DC Universe brawler has surfaced at E3, including new images and a gameplay preview showing Harley Quinn, Superman and Batman and more in all their fighting glory.

New "Avengers: Battle For Earth" Details Arise At E3

Marvel has released a new trailer and screenshots for its upcoming motion control video game "Avengers: Battle For Earth," revealing new characters and teasing gameplay.

Capcom Previews Hands-On Demos For "DmC Devil May Cry," "Lost Planet 3"

CBR News has a hands-on report from a recent Capcom event featuring playable demos for "Lost Planet 3," Street Fighter X Tekken" for the Vita and "DmC Devil May Cry."

Hands-On - Taking Activision's "The Amazing Spider-Man" Out For A Swing

CBR News spent some time helping the web-slinger take out the Rhino and explore a digital New York City in Activision and Beenox's new game based in the world of director Marc Webb's "The Amazing Spider-Man" film.

How DC's "Injustice: Gods Among Us" Brawler Can Succeed

CBR's Steve Sunu explores what DC Entertainment, WB Games and NetherRealm Studios' "Injustice: Gods Among Us" fighting game needs to do in order to succeed with gamers.

Superman, Batman Headline "Injustice: Gods Among Us" Brawler Game

The creators of 2011's "Mortal Kombat" reboot return in 2013 with a "Injustice: Gods Among Us," a gritty, DC Comics-based video game brawler starring Superman, Batman, Harley Quinn, Wonder Woman and others.

"LEGO Batman 2" Trailer, Pics Reveal New Heroes

WB Interactive has released a new trailer and pics for "LEGO Batman 2: Dc Super Heroes" featuring the games gadgets, vehicles and expanded hero roster, including The Flash, Green Lantern, Cyborg and more.

Mark Hamill Returns as The Joker in "DC Universe Online"

Mark Hamill reprises the iconic voice as the Clown Prince of Crime alongside Adam Baldwin and Arleen Sorkin for "DC Universe Online's" newest DLC pack, "The Last Laugh."

Telltale's First "Walking Dead" Game Episode Sells Over One Million Units

Telltale Games' video game take on Robert Kirkman's comic book series is an imminent success, selling over one million units of the first episode and paves the way for episode two.

"The Amazing Spider-Man" Pre-Order Bonuses Provide Ability To Play As Rhino and Stan Lee

Depending on which retailer they choose to pre-order their copies of Activision's "The Amazing Spider-Man" game from, gamers will be able to play the game as either the Rhino or Stan "The Man" Lee.

"Marvel's The Avengers: Battle For Earth" Confirmed For Wii U, Xbox 360 Kinect

Ubisoft has confirmed development of "Avengers: Battle for Earth," though the motion-control based game will be based on the comics' "Secret Invasion" storyline rather than the hit movie's continuity.

Will "The Avengers" Assemble A Game With Ubisoft?

A recent domain name registration points towards Marvel Studios teaming with game developer Ubisoft on a project titled "Avengers: Battle For Earth."

Sony Augments Reality With "The Amazing Spider-Man AR" App

Sony's latest promotional tool for its July-bowing Spidey reboot is "The Amazing Spider-Man AR" app, allowing fans to interact with the web-slinger through "augmented reality."

EXCLUSIVE: WB Reveals "LEGO Batman 2" Robin's Stats, Abilities

Warner Bros. Interactive has provided CBR News with the exclusive first look at the stats and abilities for "LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes'" Robin the Boy Wonder, Tim Drake's latest LEGO games outing.

Hands-On With Telltale Games' "The Walking Dead"

Robert Workman gets his hands on Telltale Games' ambitious "Walking Dead" release and provides his first impressions on the game which tells an original story set in the universe of the hit Image Comics title.

Black Cat Steals Her Way Into "The Amazing Spider-Man" Game

Activision has revealed the Felicia Hardy as the newest villain to appear in "The Amazing Spider-Man" video game based on the upcoming Marc Webb movie of the same name.

Telltale Debuts "The Walking Dead" Launch Trailer

Telltale Games has released the launch trailer showcasing the plot and characters in the episodic "The Walking Dead" video game, available now.

"Batman: Arkham City" Gets Harley Quinn DLC Next Week, new edition in May

Harley Quinn returns to do some damage in both a separate download and new edition of "Batman: Arkham City" during the month of May.

"Marvel vs. Capcom 2" Brings The Battle To Apple Devices

Capcom brings its classic fighting game "Marvel vs. Capcom 2" to Apple's App Store this week, allowing iPhone, iPod and iPad users to pit Iron Man and Captain America against Ryu, Mega Man and more.

Grimlock Is King - And No Bozo - In New "Transformers: Fall of Cybertron" Gameplay Trailer

Fans of the raging Dinobot finally get a chance to see Grimlock in action in the latest gameplay trailer for Activision's "Transformers: Fall of Cybertron."

First Look: "Star Trek" Boldly Arrives On Gaming Consoles In 2013

Namco Bandai and Digital Extremes are working on a new "Star Trek" game based on JJ Abrams' upcoming sequel where you can control Kirk or Spock - or both - through a lavish space adventure.

Timothy Michael Wynn & the Music of "The Darkness II"

"The Darkness II" composer Timothy Michael Wynn spoke with CBR News about scoring music for video games and composing themes for the latest chapter of the gripping and emotional storyline of Jackie Estacado.

Harley Quinn To Feature In New "Arkham City" DLC?

According to recent PS3 Trophy information, femme fatale Harley Quinn could be on her way to a single player campaign in Rocksteady's critically acclaimed "Batman: Arkham City" video game.

Hands-On With Death In Joe Mad and THQ's "Darksiders II"

Creative director Joe Madureira and his team at Vigil Games provide a playable look at the June-releasing "Darksiders II" featuring combat, puzzles, constructs and Death.

Activision Reveals Release Date, New "Fall of Cybertron" Trailer

The release date for the forthcoming "Transformers: Fall of Cybertron," which brings the Autobots and Decepticons' planetary war to a head, is revealed in Activision's newly-released trailer.

First "Walking Dead" Gameplay Trailer Debuts

The first trailer featuring gameplay footage from Telltale Games' "The Walking Dead" debuts, providing a new look at Charlie Adlard's character designs and a sense of the game's atmosphere.

Telltale Debuts Chilling "Walking Dead" Game Trailer

Telltale Games has premiered a creepy teaser trailer for "The Walking Dead" video game that lacks any gameplay footage but makes up for it with a sense of dread and helplessness reminiscent of the comic and TV show.

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