We already know that co-op is not in the cards for BioShock 2 (Xbox 360, PS3, PC), so what exactly is the game's mutliplayer mode going to be like? Publisher 2K Games has the answer. A recent press release revealed that multiplayer in BioShock 2 will serve as a sort of prequel to the series, giving players a chance to experience the fall of the underwater city of Rapture.

Quite a number of gamers were up in arms when Australia's Office of Film and Literature Classification board's refused to rate Digital Extremes' Dark Sector (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3) for release. Well, if you're one of those who felt a bit disappointed, you might want to know that the Australian federal government has revealed that it is currently considering an R-rating for videogames.

If you're one of those people who think Dark Sector (Xbox 360, PS3) is just going to be another Gears of War (Xbox 360, PS3) clone, Associate Producer David Kudirka is more than willing to argue that point. He explains what makes the game stand out and also details its in-house game engine as well as the possibilities of creating a PC or Wii version for Dark Sector. To find out more about this, you can read the full article for more information.

Four videos have arrived for Dark Sector, including a new trailer showing off the glaive. Three of the videos feature weapons Hayden Tenno will be able to use in the game (yes, he uses more than just his mutated glaive-arm). Check out the videos in the full article.

We may not have a bucket-load of screenshots or concept are for Digital Extreme's Dark Sector today. But sometimes, it ain't about the quantity, it's about the quality. And quality we do have for you here. Check out these really cool concept art of Dark Sector's leading man, Hayden.

While we already know cool his glaive is, it still doesn't fail to elicit a sense of awe from us mere average mortals. Now, we've already given you more than just a couple of gameplay videos to provide you with tips and tricks in the game. And you surely must have checked them out. If not, well then, you better get going. Believe us when we say you need to see Hayden and his glaive in action to fully appreciate and understand their dynamics.

Or you could just bleed yourself dry from your own-inflicted wound. But that would be just dumb, right?

 

Buy: [Dark Sector for PS3]

Buy: [Dark Sector for Xbox 360]

According to a recent news article by 3D Gamers, Digital Extremes has announced that the development of the PC version of Dark Sector has been stopped. The statement was made after some people noted the absence of the PCCD logo on the official site and the D3Publisher's silence about the issue.

This is a bit of a shocker especially for those awaiting the PC version of the game, but hey, at least not all of the versions will be cancelled. Maybe the devs didn't need to be distracted from the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions?

Dark Sector, a sci-fi 3D game running on the "Sector Engine", is set for release on the mentioned next-gen consoles on Q3. Hayden Tenno and the cool looking glaive that grows back would soon be gracing the consoles in a few months.

Currently under development in the Digital Extremes lab is the upcoming shooter Dark Sector (PC, PS3, Xbox360), where we follow Haden Tenno as he seeks out the sinister scientists responsible for unleashing the monstrous virus plaguing the city.

As you guys have probably seen from the screens and the game's teaser trailer, one of the features that the game boasts of is the visual quality of Dark Sector and the emphasis that the devs put on making the graphics more realistic.

So anyway, it's a good thing we were able to get hold of some concept artworks for the game, that way we can see how the characters look like up close, as well as the weapons they wield.

Some of you guys have been saying that Dark Sector really seems like a Resident Evil rip-off, what with the virus element and the tidbit that the hero himself acquires the virus. But a rather interesting element of Dark Sector is Haden's Familial Dysautonmia -- a genetic defect that makes him unable to feel pain. In Potterspeak, Haden would be rightly dubbed as "the boy who lived" because he's the sole being who remained unaffected by the virus.

If you've been reading up on the game, you probably know all this stuff already, so why don't we just get to the part where I bring you the screens, eh? Alrighty then, here's a buncha screens AND concept art for you to feast your eyes on while you wait for the game's release next year.

More screens and concept art await in the full article!

We all know there's sure been some changes in Digital Extremes' Dark Sector. What we weren't prepared for was the gravity of these changes. Gamespot got a chance at a brief demo of the game and found that "it's not the game we were expecting based on our first look way back when." Hmmm... if that isn't indication enough for you of how much the game's changed, then we don't know what is.

Anyway, they've described the setting as something that's slightly more mundane. So don't expect a Metal Gear-ish futuristic corridors or whatnot in this version. According to DE, it's "to underscore the unusual and exceptional nature of the games new main character, Hayden Tenno."

This Hayden guy, he's not just some character moving about in the game with a mission to complete. Like any real person, with a compact identity, he's got issues, too. Big time. Of course, you'd also have your own set of issues if you've been exposed to some toxic goop, which has mutated your arm into some lethal three-bladed flying weapon, wouldn't you? Oh, and you'd want to give it a name, too. Like, glaive.

Well, those sure are but some of the changes landmarked in this game. And although it may turn out to be a far cry from its 2004 version, maybe that's all for good, as well. So far, the demo seems to make quite an impression on those who have gotten to try it out. As to whether or not it will live up to those impressions, we'll have to wait and see when it comes out in late 2007.

The Dutch company, Lighthouse Interactive, recently announced that they have acquired the European publishing rights to Groove Games sci-fi FPS offering, WarPath for the PC. Most people know by now that the game was developed by Digital Extremes, and that the game revolves around the Utopian and resources rich planet of Kaladi.

In the game, you must choose between three alien species: The Ohm, The Kovos, and The Coalition. Each group has conflicting agendas and ideologies and it is up to you to claim Kaladi for your race.

Anyhow, the game has been out in the U.S for some time now, and Lighthouse is bringing the game towards the other side of the Atlantic. WarPath is set to hit European retail stores in the first quarter of 2007. For now, here are the screenshots for you to consider.

   

PC gamers have a lot to rejoice about nowadays, what with the free game goodies they've been getting lately. Just yesterday we told you guys about the recently launched PCGZine -- the free e-magazine that deals exclusively with PC gaming. And now, Skillground has also announced that they'll be joining the freebie bandwagon too.

What are we talking about exactly? Well, the said company has just launched Skillground.com, where PC gamers all over the world can download real video games for free. And what's even cooler is that not only do you get to play with your friends (yeah-huh, multiplayer baybee!), you'll also get the chance to win moolah, dinero, benjamins, cash (whatever you wanna call it) just by playing!

SkillGround also offers a variety of multiplayer modes and games to choose from -- you want FPS, racing, fighting, sports, you name it, SkillGround's got it. Launch titles include WarPath, Close Quarters Conflict, L.A. Street Racing, and Kung Fu: Deadly Arts. All of these games have multiplayer modes, including the ability to challenge a single opponent to a head-to-head competition. As you've probably noticed, the games at SkillGround are not your casual games, they intend to bring you guys the real thing -- games that are highly comparable to the ones you can snatch off shelves.

So if you wanna get free games (who doesn't, right?!) and show off them impeccable skills, simply head over to SkillGround's website which you can access by clicking on the read link below. Have fun!