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Developed by Ollix, Fog of World uses the fog of war from videogames to gamify traveling. Leave it running in the background and earn achievements while traveling.

EA will release the complete Mass Effect series in one bundle for the PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 (Yes, Mass Effect 1 on PS3). They’re compatible with save files from the originals and come with free DLC.

Looks like we’ll need all of the new weapons – and then some – in Halo 4 with the introduction of the Mantis, the long-legged and heavily-armed mech from the Halo lore. Yes, you can make it squat.

From Klei Entertainment – the developer behind Shank – comes a 2D stealth action XBLA title with beautiful and intuitive animation and multiple solutions per level. Coming to Steam on 10/16/12.

The new Contracts mode extends replayability by letting gamers create their own missions out of the ones in the campaign. You can set a different target, manner of execution and more.

You’ll determine how this trailer for XCOM: Enemy Unknown unfolds and ends – can you bring alien samples back? Will your soldiers make it back? Turn annotations on. PC Demo available on Steam.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 will have two zombie modes, a Survival (e.g. horde) mode, and a 1 vs. 1 vs. 1 mode where two teams will go up against each other in addition to the zombies.

Thanks to Jason Morrissey, we don’t miss the iOS YouTube app at all. Jasmine has a clean interface, a night mode, built-in brightness control and can keep playing audio even when you switch apps.

The reigning king of football games will grace all current generation systems with improved controls as well as new single player and multiplayer modes, from skill drills to fantasy leagues.

Made by the developer who gave us the legendary Burnout series. Play in an open world, where all cars are unlocked from the start, so you can focus on upgrades and beating your friends or the AI.

The latest trailer for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance introduces some of the game’s bosses and other fodder for Raiden’s sword. If this game bombs, it won’t be for lack of imagination.

From the creators of Okami and Viewtiful Joe comes a quirky action game for the Wii U. Players will command a group of heroes who can combine and morph into different weapons and objects.

Fans can settle a long-standing debate with both the Dream Team and the 2012 Olympic team in NBA 2K13. Because we’ll never know for sure… by how many points the Dream Team will win.

Pay what you want for Torchlight, Space Pirates and Zombies, Rochard, Shatter and Vessel plus their soundtracks, cross-platform, DRM-free. Pay more than the average and you also get Dustforce.

(Gore) This gameplay trailer for Hitman: Absolution shows off the tools of the trade, i.e. weapons that Agent 47 can use to complete his missions, from his trademark fiber wire to heavy machinery.

The latest behind-the-scenes mini series for Assassin’s Creed III focuses on the new hero. Learn more about his history, the characters he’ll meet and the real life bases for his moves.

An incredible fan remake of the 1998 classic, Half-Life, recreated with tremendous detail using the Source engine. But unlike the 2004 port, this one updates all the models, environments and sounds.

One of the launch titles for Nintendo’s upcoming Wii U console, Scribblenauts Unlimited will let players edit existing items and even create totally new ones for an even more varied experience.

A racing sim with a unique crowdsourced development process. Registrants can play early builds, directly affect the game’s development and get a cut of the game’s profits once it comes out.

Get a good look at the new player animations and signature moves in NBA 2K13, including lots of dunks, crazy layups and pumped up celebrations. The song is Victory, a Puff Daddy classic.

Here’s a brief look at the new units that will be introduced in StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm. Some old units also get new abilities, while an old favorite is removed from the game.

Valve has released a beta version of Big Picture, a new interface for Steam members that’s meant to be used with HDTVs and game controllers. Just hook up your PC to your TV and head to this link.

(NSFW: Language) An 15-minute version of the gameplay footage shown earlier this year. The movements, dialogue, sound and hit-and-run action give The Last of Us a realistic, but tense feel.