Games

Maxis creative director Ocean Quigley shows off more of the fun you’ll be having when the latest version of SimCity hits in March 2013. Didn’t you always wanted a city shaped like a guitar?

Duncan Harris uses mods, tweaks and a discerning eye to capture beautiful high-resolution screenshots of videogames. Great for scouting wallpapers or just marveling at how far games have come.

More amazing in-game pre-alpha footage from the crowdfunded racing game, Project CARS. Watch in 1080p and let your jaw drop. Coming mid-2013 to the PC, PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii U.

The gameplay trailer for the re-release of Bioware’s classic RPG masterpiece, which includes a new adventure, new characters and improved UI. Available soon for PC, Mac, iPad and Android.

Have a look at the transformation of Azeroth and its inhabitants over the years. As part of the celebration, players who log in between 11/18 to 12/1 will receive a bonus achievement and an item.

The Banner Saga is a turn-based RPG for the PC & Mac with gorgeous art and tense combat. It has both single and multiplayer modes. Pay $15 to get in the multiplayer beta (Note: Not a pre-order.)

A look at the single player gameplay of Wii U launch title Scribblenauts Unlimited. Maxwell now has a side-scrolling semi-open world filled with people – and animals! – to help and play with.

(NSFW: Language) A lengthy montage of single player gameplay from Crysis 3. Have a look at the concrete and literal jungle of future New York as well as Prophet’s new weapons.

Did you know the guys behind The Awesomer have another site? If you like it geeky-style, then be sure to drop by Technabob, our brother-site-from-the-same-mother-site and say hi! Like it? RSS us!

Set in Tamriel 1000 years before Skyrim, Elder Scrolls Online sees three alliances fight to control a powerful city. Each alliance will feature different races from the Elder Scrolls lore. Out Dec. 2013.

All Time 10s takes us through ten reasons that video games will make you bigger, stronger, faster and smarter – or at least be a better surgeon, jet pilot, or at jumping over flaming barrels.

(NSFW:Language) The explosive new trailer for GTA V shows off way more action than its relatively tame debut trailer, as we get a better look at the urban sprawl that is Los Santos. Let’s bounce.

The Ultimate Songbird Edition includes an awesomely-detailed version of the Songbird – the imposing winged guardian of Elizabeth, a 64-page art book, soundtrack, and tons of other goodies.

(Gore) This trailer for Hitman: Absolution shows the game’s Instinct Mode – which lets players see nearby targets and points of interest – and takes a not so subtle shot at a rival game.

Born Ready Games’ Strike Suit Zero is a space combat game focused on fast-paced battles, with kickass ships that transform into mechs. Think Wing Commander mixed with Macross.

This behind-the-scenes look at the hotly-anticipated FPS features interviews with developers, cast, and gamers. Premieres 11/11 at 7 p.m. ET on DIRECTV’s Audience Network (Ch. 239).

The launch trailer for Mass Effect Trilogy, a re-release of one of the best RPGs of this generation. Play all three games as one continuous adventure, a first for PS3 owners. Out now for Xbox 360 & PC.

A remake of the 1984 beat ‘em up, also made by Jordan Mechner. The game has 3 character classes and this awesome trailer. Available now on XBLA; PC, PSN and iOS versions to follow.

If the original soundtrack isn’t epic enough for you, kick back and get swept away, as violin artist Lindsey Stirling takes it up a notch in her poetic ode to the Assassin’s Creed III music. (Thanks, Kevin!)