Deus Ex: Human Revolution is “a fresh start on the franchise”

Deus Ex: Human Revolution’s game director Jean-Francois Dugas has said that the development team behind the game are “dedicated to re-creating” the Deus Ex experience “for a new generation of gamers” that missed out on it previously.Speaking with Gamespot, Dugas said that as action RPG, the game has a “compelling narrative”, a “great cast of characters” and will allow you to play it the way you want.

Guild Wars 2 blog details dynamic events

Over on the Guild Wars 2 site, ArenaNet has revealed some of the dynamic events its toying with for the MMO.

Mass Effect 2 getting Equalizer Pack DLC today

BioWare’s announced more additions to the Cerberus Network for Mass Effect 2 in the form of new gear.

Molyneux: Fable III touch mechanic inspired by Ico

Ico was the inspiration behind Fable III’s touchy stuff, Lionhead boss Peter Molyneux’s told OXM.

Molyneux said the game’s touch feature is “not a gimmick and is actually quite a big part of the game.”

LOTRO is three, celebrates with goodies and a subscription sale

Lord of the Rings Online has turned three, and to celebrate Turbine has some niceties in store for players. Starting on April 21 and running through June 30 the third anniversary party gives players a Writ of Virtue, that gives you 20 percent off with the Bards of Middle-earth – they be the folks you purchase or rearrange traits with and whatnot. Also, all nasties around the land will drop tokens that allow you to trade for anniversary gift boxes.

BioWare on lack of homosexuality in ME2: “We view it as a PG-13 action movie”

Mass Effect 2’s a game of choice. But even though your choices determine the fate of the entire galaxy, Shepard’s sexuality is firmly set in stone.

Mass Effect 2 Firewalker DLC now live

BioWare’s put live the Firewalker DLC for Mass Effect 2, which sees you get hold of the Hammerhead flying tank.It’s also put up the clothing pack for Thane, Jack and Garrus, as promised last week.

Diablo III's female Witch Doctor conjured up

The slow trickle of Diablo III class highlights has revealed a new page on Blizzard's site: The Witch Doctor. Both its male and female versions offer a look akin to what you'd expect from something called a "Witch Doctor." We imagine the monthly bill for chicken blood is through the roof.