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Rule the world through tourism in ‘Civilization V’s’ “Brave New World”

Dennis Shirk and Ed Beach of Firaxis walk us through what's new and what's changed in Brave New World, the upcoming expansion pack for Civilization V.

BioShock Infinite DLC could bring in new companion character

BioShock Infinite has DLC on the way, and it may bring with it more than just new weapons and powers, based on one 2K staffer's LinkedIn resume.
The Bureau XCOM Declassified

‘The Bureau: XCOM Declassified’ proves that even the aliens were cooler in the 60s

Something is going on with the XCOM shooter… [updated]

XCOM: Enemy Unknown

Jake Solomon talks about what’s next for XCOM and its mobile future

XCOM: Enemy Unknown lead designer Jake Solomon talks about the upcoming iOS port of last year's turn-based strategy hit and what's next for Firaxis.
Borderlands 2

To 51 and beyond: The unkown challenges of re-building Borderlands 2 for a new level cap

We chat with Gearbox Software founder Randy Pitchford about the challenges of re-building Borderlands 2 from the ground up for its level cap increase.
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Most Borderlands 2 DLC headed for retail, fourth campaign addition still missing

Most of the existing downloadable content for Borderlands 2 will soon be crammed onto a disc and sold at retail for a mere $30.

Take-Two Interactive rocked as Grand Theft Auto V is delayed to September 2013

Rockstar Games confirmed on Thursday that Grand Theft Auto V's official release date is September 17, 2013. The studio wants more time to polish the game, but its parent company Take-Two Interactive stands to lose even more money because of the delay.
Turtle Rock Studios' "Evolve" -- concept art

Left 4 Dead developer ‘super excited’ to work with 2K Games following THQ bankruptcy

2K Games outbid Turtle Rock Studios for the rights to its next big title at the recent THQ bankruptcy auction, and the development studio is surprisingly alright with this.

Borderlands 2 Sir Hammerlock’s Big Game Hunt DLC review: Endgame-ered species

Embrace XCOM: Enemy Unknown’s Second Wave with its difficulty-raising DLC

Firaxis and 2K Games released The Second Wave, a new package of downloadable content for XCOM: Enemy Unknown, on Tuesday. The content alters much about the way the game is played while not adding much new campaign content, a sign of how the game will expand in the future.

BioShock Ultimate Rapture Edition released in time to capitalize on BioShock Infinite hype

Rockstar North starts hiring developers for next-gen Grand Theft Auto tech

Rockstar Games isn't done with the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 yet, but the company is already building the technology that will run games on Microsoft Durango and Sony's Orbis. Grand Theft Auto is ready to go next-gen.

2K Games: No annual sequels for BioShock, Borderlands, or Grand Theft Auto

Do video game series need a new entry every year to thrive? Ubisoft, Activision and others push out new games for series like Call of Duty each year to keep the business running. 2K Games thinks its series like Grand Theft Auto thrive on a slow schedule.

With BioShock Infinite’s multiplayer cancelled, 2K Games shows growth

Ken Levine confirmed on Monday that BioShock Infinite will not have multiplayer modes when it comes out in February 2013. While the move should help guarantee additional polish for the game's campaign, it also signals a positive shift in 2K Games' policies.
XCOM: Enemy Unknown

Easy gets easier in upcoming XCOM: Enemy Unknown patch

A new patch is in the works for Firaxis Games' phenomenal XCOM: Enemy Unknown that fixes a number of the game's lingering issues, though the company warns that one big bug will survive.

Borderlands 2 DLC expansion “Captain Scarlett and Her Pirates Booty” is out on Oct. 16

The first of Borderlands 2's four downloadable expansions will be out on Tuesday, bringing with it a hearty amount of piracy.

Borderlands 2′s DLC Mechromancer makes for slick solo play

Gearbox drops Borderlands 2's new Mechromancer Gaige online a week early. Read on for a look at why she might be the ideal character to solo.

2K Games recasts XCOM reboot as a downloadable multiplayer shooter

According to a new survey, 2K Games much delayed XCOM reboot has been re-imagined again, this time as a budget-priced, third-person shooter.
Borderlands 2 characters

Borderlands 2 dev explains the art and science of ‘distilling fun’

Matt Charles, Gearbox producer for Borderlands 2 talks about DLC, the potential of a movie, and how the game was made.

XCOM Enemy Unknown console version hands-on preview: We are most definitely not alone

The Border Lands is Gearbox’s retro-style Borderlands 2 prequel

It's a mark of a good game when its rules translate from a modern epic like Borderlands 2 to a 16-bit style throwback like The Border Lands.
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Unannounced, free DLC adds co-op to Spec Ops: The Line

In an effort to reward those who bought Spec Ops: The Line, publisher 2K Games has rolled out a new DLC pack that adds co-operative play.

Borderlands 2’s fifth DLC character lands Gearbox in hot water

The Mechromancer, a fifth, downloadable character for Borderlands 2, is built for novices. Gearbox's lead designer described it another way.

NBA 2K13 hands-on preview puts the focus on fundamentals

The NBA 2K series has dominated the video game basketball field for years, but Visual Concepts continues to refine with base improvements.

BioShock Infinite loses art director, other staff six months from release

More troubling news for BioShock Infinite as two key staff members of Irrational Games leave the company for positions elsewhere.

Win a copy of Spec Ops: The Line on any system!

Grand Theft Auto V making appearance at Gamescom conference in August?

Rockstar may have skipped E3 2012 but that doesn't mean Grand Theft Auto 5 won't make an appearance at a major conference this summer.
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Spec Ops: The Line’s creative lead talks about taking risks, and why people are tired of violent video games

Spec Ops: The Line is out Tuesday and faces the challenge of sticking out in a sea of shooters. Creative lead Cory Davis talks about how to make a shooter mean something.

E3 2012: Borderlands 2 keeps getting better in a new demo showing off Zero the Assassin and Axton the Commando

Gearbox brought Borderlands 2 mission "Statueesque" to E3 2012 and it's just one more promising showcase for one of 2012's best looking games.

The Darkness II Review

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Spec Ops: The Line hands-on preview

Spec Ops: The Line Has Big Choices, Bigger Narrative Ambitions

The Darkness II unveils a co-op mode separate from the main story, titled “Vendettas”