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The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim has mostly lived up to the hype, but like many games it has its fair share of bugs. Like this one. Or maybe the people of Skyrim are just really nice people.

Video game mythbusters Defend the House examines some of the claims in Battlefield 3, from the mundane to the practical to the absolutely insane. The mobile resupply-health kit is a nice idea.

As if we needed to be pumped up any more about Skyrim, here’s Brit rapper and avid gamer Dan Bull giving the latest Elder Scrolls even more hype. Download the song for free here. Just 2 more days!

(NSFW: Language) YouTuber Robbaz is a F*CKING YENIUS. He used the weapon customization in Battlefield 3 to create a sniper shotgun. His lines are as lethal as his gun too. Viking pride!

Michael Bay takes a stab at directing a CGI trailer for the upcoming EA racer Need for Speed: The Run. It’s as action- and explosion- packed as you’d expect, and makes the game look great.

A prototype of the upcoming video game Rainbow 6 Patriots shows gameplay that presents players with different angles to a story. We hope the finished product is as engaging and breathtaking.

Remember Mari0, the Mario x Portal mashup game that’s currently in development? Here’s some recent test level footage, and it’s looking great. Though GLaDOS must be in another castle.

Made by Bernhard Handler, Roadeo is a racing game with an odd twist: instead of two cars going head-to-head, it pits a car against the road it’s on. It has both versus and co-op multiplayer modes.

It was only a matter of time before Rockstar would reveal its first look at GTA V. The city of Los Santos is brimming over with fast cars, fast women, gangbangers, derelicts, and shiny new graphics.

Footage from what’s most probably the opening sequence of the upcoming beat ’em up Asura’s Wrath. It does look like it’s similar to God of War gameplay-wise, with absurd finishers and QTEs.

We know what you’re thinking – how can you play Tetris with guns? You don’t. But you still get to play it as if you were the brick in this crazy, dizzying, browser-based game. We still want guns, though.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 gives players more incentive to specialize in certain weapons, because guns now level up, unlocking attachments, camo and even passive abilities called proficiencies.

PBS Arts’ Off Book episode on the history of video games. Featuring interviews with designers Eric Zimmerman and Syed Salahuddin, journalist Leigh Alexander and professor Jesper Juul.

Watch Big Boss farm for soldiers like a (big) boss en route to facing the traditional big bad robot boss in this demo of the remastered MGS: Peace Walker, part of the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection.

Here’s the launch trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, for those on the other side of the Battlefield. Or the presumably rare breed who has the time and desire to play both games.

What started as an unofficial WarCraft III mod now gets an official Blizzard game, bringing with it star power: characters from Blizzard’s various games. Diablo vs. Deathwing. Make it happen Blizzard.

While old man Ezio is preparing to close out his trilogy with a bang, his younger version jumps on the fighting game crossover bandwagon, joining the weapon-based warriors of Soul Calibur V.

This cinematic trailer reveals a bit of the story, along with a new boss – Azmodan, Lord of Sin. We can’t wait to see what loot he hides inside his belly. Also Deckard Cain has mad drawing skills.

The courses on SSX are based on real-world mountains, mapped in 3D using in-house software. We hope the graphics improve though; the popcorn avalanche looks like a shot from the PS2 SSX.

Ezio Auditore makes extensive use of his new hookblade tool-slash-weapon, latching onto walls, ropes, cliffs and people. This old dog can still learn new tricks. The song is Black Rose by Theriotz.

(NSFW: Language) The wait is finally over, with Battlefield 3 hitting stores this week. Get geared up for the big battle with this story-driven trailer, which reveals a bit more of campaign mode.

Whether you’re a fan of the Oakland Raiders or Mortal Kombat, Lord Raiden will terrorize your opponents with his glowing eyes, teleportation combos, and lightning-powered end-zone dance.

With motion tracking, an omni-directional treadmill and a 360° projection dome, this BF3 arena even shoots players with paintballs when hit. Watch UK Channel 5’s The Gadget Show on 10/24 for more.