A lot of folks were expecting Sega and Platinum Games’ upcoming beat ‘em up Anarchy Reigns to land on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 this year. It looks like that may not be happening after all, though, unless you live in Japan.

According to developer Platinum Games, Anarchy Reigns is “finished, localized, and ready to go.” Unfortunately, as publisher, Sega is the one that says when the game can launch, and apparently, the company has decided to give the brawler a TBC (to be confirmed) estimated release date.

Anarchy Reigns is still scheduled to launch in Japan on July 5, but North America and Europe will have to wait for further details from Sega. This could very well be a calculated move on the publisher’s part, as it could be trying to avoid releasing Anarchy Reigns alongside other AAA titles that may possibly launch around the same time and spell nothing but bad sales for the game.

While Lollipop Chainsaw may very well be industry genius Suda51′s most mainstream game, that doesn’t mean it won’t be rife with weird themes and crazy situations. The bosses, for example, all appear to have some pretty “out there” designs, and the battles themselves look like they could be some of the strangest of any game this year.

A trailer for Lollipop Chainsaw has popped up on the internet, and it showcases the game’s many bosses. If you’ve got four minutes to spare, check out the video. Just be warned: Its awesomeness may be too much for you to handle if you’re tired or haven’t eaten anything.

Seriously, some of these bosses are pretty messed up — in a sick, satisfying way, of course. I mean, come on, a Viking Metal Zombie that plays the drums and keeps attacking protagonist Juliet Starling after she cuts him in half using her trusty chainsaw? That sounds pretty damn sweet to me! Of course, this is just one of a few exciting and unorthodox bosses the game will feature.

Lollipop Chainsaw is going to be insane levels of awesome.

A job listing posted over on parent company ZeniMax’s site calls for a talented 3D environmental artist, specifically with experience “with the full range of Next-Gen asset creation, from high resolution and low polygon modeling, to UV and multi-pass texture creation.” Candidates should also have “familiarity with the id Software family of engines, tools and material creation.”

Doom 4 is apparently still headed to PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 in 2013 — though we still haven’t seen or heard a peep about it in quite awhile. It’ll be a no-show at this year’s E3, too, unless a surprise announcement is in store. Makes us wonder if the project is switching over to next-gen. Only time will tell, we suppose.

It’s a sad day for the folks who worked on Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. According to a source close to Joystiq, both 38 Studios and Big Huge Games have laid off their entire respective staffs. Ouch!

All of this is a result of a recent financial fiasco where 38 Studios was unable to pay the Rhode Island state government a large sum of money. It’s a long and complicated story, but here’s the short version: If 38 Studios doesn’t pay up, the Amalur IP will become the property of Rhode Island, and taxpayers living in the state may owe up to $112.6 million from 2013 through 2020.

“Big Huge Games was home for my wife and me for our adult lives so far,” tweeted former lead world designer at Big Huge Games Colin Campbell. “I’ll miss it terribly, but so proud. Good night and good luck.”

Already different studios have been showing their support for the unfortunate individuals who lost their jobs via Twitter, with kind words and even job offerings. Here’s hoping these talented game makers aren’t without jobs for too long. Best of luck to the former 38 Studios and Big Huge Games staffs.

Are you still playing Skyrim? Yeah, same here. It looks like those of us who have been taking our time with the game (as well as those who plan to revisit it) are getting something super sweet: mounted combat!

According to Bethesda, the new 1.6 update also fixes a number of bugs including situational crash issues, randomly immobile enemies, and button input problems. The beta update is available to Steam users, so be sure to check out Bethesda’s blog for details on how to download the patch.

It’s good to see continued fixes making their rounds for Skyrim. I doubt the game will ever be completely glitch-free, but at least little things (and in some cases big things) are still getting patched up. Seriously, though, mounted combat! That’s so awesome!

Stay tuned for details on when the 1.6 update will be available for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of Skyrim.

Yesterday we reported that Max Payne 3 had sold approximately three million units since its launch last Tuesday. We also learned that the PC version of the game is set to drop next week. Today we have some more news straight from Take-Two Interactive, this time regarding Max Payne 3‘s upcoming DLC.

Rockstar Games’ current DLC plans for its hit shooter are as follows:

• Local Justice Map Pack – June 2012
• Disorganized Crime Map Pack – Summer 2012
• Deathmatch Made In Heaven Mode Pack – Summer 2012
• Hostage Negotiation Map Pack – Summer 2012
• New York Minute Co-Op Pack – Summer 2012
• Painful Memories Map Pack – Fall 2012
• Trickle Down Economics Map Pack – Fall 2012

It looks like Rockstar’s got the next few months covered as far as Max Payne 3 is concerned. The DLC listed above includes new characters, maps, items, modes, and more, all designed to further enhance the game’s stellar online multiplayer component. Worth noting is the New York Minute Co-Op Pack. While Rockstar didn’t release details on that DLC, the fact that there’s a cooperative mode planned for the game is pretty interesting to think about.

Capcom has announced a limited edition Street Fighter compilation, due out on September 18 in North America for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Titled Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Collector’s Set, the collection of games and other goodies will celebrate the long-running fighting franchise’s impressive 25-year run. According to Capcom, the collection was created with the fans of the series in mind.

The set includes Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, Street Fighter III 3rd Strike Online Edition, Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition, and Street Fighter X Tekken. Characters and costumes that were featured as DLC in the last two titles will also be included. Gamers who pick up this limited edition compilation will also get a documentary, Street Fighter IV and Super Street Fighter IV anime movies, the entire Street Fighter animated series, and Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie.

Included in the set are a few collectibles, as well. Buyers will get a Ryu statue, soundtrack CD, 64-page hardcover art book, replica Ryu belt, and an individually numbered certificate of authenticity.

Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Collector’s Set will be priced at $149.99. I’d say you should wait for Super Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Collector’s Set HD Remix, which will launch five months later with more stuff and tweaked gameplay for $29.99.

Beyond that, Take-Two revealed that Max Payne 3 has been quite the success, selling approximately 3 million units during its initial launch on consoles. The PC version is scheduled to release next week on June 1. A steady stream of downloadable content is also planned throughout summer and early fall.

Some more DLC is now available for Saints Row: The Third players. The Penthouse Pack download lets you add a few new homies to your gang, specifically a bunch of buxom ladies famous for their work with Penthouse.

You’ll be able to enlist the services of Penthouse’s Nikki Benz, Justine Joli, Ryan Keely, and Heather Vandeven. Oh, and I don’t mean those types of services. Geez! That means you’ll be able to gang bang (urban warfare, not the other thing) your way through the city of Steelport alongside these respectable adult models and performers.

Despite the fact that the original announcement for the Penthouse Pack stated that the DLC would be free to Season Pass owners, it seems that’s not the case. The content is priced at 240 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360 gamers and $3.00 for folks gaming on the PlayStation 3 or PC.

Umm … Strap it on?

Dead Island first landed on consoles and PC on September 6 in North America. The game, while not without a few flaws, managed to deliver a zombie experience that was just pure fun and worth the price of admission.

Publisher Deep Silver has just announced Dead Island: Game of the Year Edition. You’ll get the main game plus the Ryder White’s Campaign DLC, which offers a different perspective on the story of Dead Island. The game will also include the Bloodbath Arena DLC and the Ripper weapon mod.

Dead Island: Game of the Year Edition lands on June 26, just in time to provide a nice summer gaming experience for those of us who have yet to play the zombie fest. The game will be available for $29.99 across the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC.

Alongside the announcement, Capcom confirmed that a PC version of the title is coming after the  console equivalents. Beyond that, the company wasn’t specific on a release window, though did say development is “well underway.” This should please those that were upset over the decision to target 30 FPS on consoles, as the PC edition will no doubt run 60 FPS or above if you have a rig capable of handling it.

In terms of aesthetics, DmC represents a complete makeover from previous entries in the franchise, starring a new — younger — Dante. Retained is the fast-paced gameplay, which sees players hack n’ slash their way through legions of demonic foes, while performing stylish combos.

Look for plenty of hands-on impressions to surface soon, as Capcom says the title will be playable at E3 2012 next month. Also, we’ve uploaded a few new screens over at VGIMG, showcasing character Kat.

It was previously revealed that the XBLA version of Minecraft would not support split-screen multiplayer. Even though plenty of people knew about this thanks to the good ol’ internet, it would be impossible for everyone to be aware because Microsoft never made it clear on the game’s Xbox Live Arcade page.

That’s all been fixed, though, and the Minecraft listing now sports a nice little disclaimer that reads, “To experience split-screen functionality a high-definition television is required.”

Obviously, there are a few gamers out there with SDTVs that weren’t exactly aware of the HD barrier that stood in front of them and Minecraft‘s wonderful multiplayer gameplay. These folks feel kind of gypped, so Microsoft has promised to refund gamers who were unaware of the requirements to play Minecraft through its support page.

Now, we can make jokes about how it’s weird that people are playing an HD system on an SDTV, but the fact of the matter is that Microsoft should have included the prerequisite on the Minecraft page right from the get-go. Also, in today’s world where paying the bills and eating are more important than a fancy TV, I don’t think anyone is any position to expect the entire population to own an HDTV, even if they do have an Xbox 360.

Payday: The Heist and Left 4 Dead often draw comparisons to each other due to their group-based shooter gameplay. It looks like the two universes will collide, because developer Overkill Entertainment has revealed that there will be a crossover of sorts between the two franchises down the road.

“We are excited to be able to confirm that an in-depth collaboration between Overkill and Valve is currently in production,” said Overkill’s Ulf Anderson. “We are working on a very cool blend of Payday and Left 4 Dead. I am sure it is so exciting that it will have some players check into the hospital before we are done.”

According to VG24/7, Overkill is also planning a sequel to Payday, so that should be exciting for fans of the game. It looks like there are some long-term plans for the series, and this collaboration is certainly a promising starting point for the future of the IP. Here’s hoping the two developers can create one compelling world where both franchises fit seamlessly and provide gamers with some intense action.

Also, the prospect of bank-robbing thugs and flesh-eating zombies all in the same game just seems really cool.

Famed adventure game developer Telltale Games has reported that The Walking Dead Episode 1: A New Day has officially hit the one million sales mark. That’s awesome news for both Telltale and The Walking Dead, as the game was received quite well by gamers. What that means is that most of those one million sales are made up of satisfied fans who got a great game.

According to Telltale, The Walking Dead is its fastest-selling series. Episode 1 topped sales charts across Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network, and Steam, and because this is just the first of five episodes in the series, we can definitely expect The Walking Dead to continue to rake in revenue for the folks making the games.

Currently, Telltale is planning to release The Walking Dead for iOS platforms this summer. Additionally, Episode 2: Starved for Help is scheduled to land on Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network, PC, and Mac next month. Here’s hoping the next chapter in the series is as great as Episode 1, so the franchise can continue selling well, and so fans of The Walking Dead can keep getting content worth being stoked about.

Publisher 2K Games has revealed full details on two special edition bundles for the Gearbox-developed FPS/RPG Borderlands 2. The first is the Deluxe Vault Hunter’s Collector’s Edition, which is priced at $99.99. You’ll get Borderlands 2, Marcus Kincaid bobblehead, Inside the Vault: The Art & Design of Borderlands 2 art book, set of stickers, map of Pandora, download code for a digital comic book, and extra in-game goodies.

The second bundle is the Ultimate Loot Chest Limited Edition, which sports a hefty $149.99 price tag. It’s hefty for a reason, though, because it includes everything from the first bundle, and it also comes packed with a steel book case, Creatures of Pandora ID chart, set of lithograph postcards, field notes by Sir Hammerlock, cloth map of Pandora, and a numbered certificate of authenticity. Also, this bundle is totally going to include a red loot box replica, which easily makes that $149.99 justifiable. I mean, it’s a freaking loot box, people! Just like in the game!

Borderlands 2 is currently scheduled to land on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC on September 18. Both special edition bundles will be available across all three platforms, so you don’t need to worry about being snubbed if you prefer one console over the other. And because we have a few months until the game launches, that gives us plenty of time to save up our hard-earned coins for one of these two sets. Seriously, though, that red loot box is going to be awesome.

“Dozens of weapons with hundreds of upgrades and customizations will also be available. Gameplay includes teamplay-focused experiences with support points and weapons, as well as the ability for all classes to revive fallen teammates. Zip-lining, combat sliding, psyche gas and barrel bombs are just some of the gameplay elements that can be experienced when playing,” reads the announcement.

Ubisoft has partnered with GameStop to distribute beta codes to Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier purchasers. There’s one catch, though: the offer is open to GameStop PowerUp Rewards members only. Fortunately, there will be other ways to snag a key for beta access, either through Ubi’s Facebook page or community websites. We’ll reach out to Ubi to see if we can secure a few keys to giveaway.

While the job listing on LinkedIn via Twitter doesn’t exactly spell out Deus Ex 4, the franchise has been particularly revered for its open-ended gameplay set within a structured world. Additionally, the project is based on an “existing IP” that combines “elements of choice and stealth within the gameplay.” Yeah, this sounds like Deus Ex. While Thief 4 could be a possible candidate as well, that’s already been announced for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC.

What’s more, is that project is being built from the ground-up to take advantage of next-generation platforms due out within the next few years. A wide range of vacancies are open, from senior gameplay programmer to cinematic director. Next-gen can’t come soon enough, eh?

South Park: The Game, also known as South Park: The Stick of Truth, and referred to by me as “that one South Park game that’s going to come out” has been pushed back until 2013. Originally, the game was potentially slated for launch sometime during the second half of 2012.

As revealed in a recent financial report from THQ, it looks like that won’t be happening anymore, though, and South Park is now set to release during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013. In other words, the game will be available sometime in early 2013.

Obsidian, the developer behind South Park, had a number of layoffs in March. Numerous employees who were let go were actually from the South Park team, so it’s possible that the delay could be related to the layoffs.

South Park seems like it could potentially be pretty awesome, so if it takes a delay to ensure that gamers get a great product, there won’t be any complaints from me. Watch out for the game sometime next year.

The PlayStation 2 is one of the most successful video game consoles of all time. Not only did it sell like crazy, but it had a library that was practically unmatched. That’s not to say that the GameCube and Xbox didn’t have some stellar games, but as far as the sixth generation in video games is concerned, the PlayStation 2 was king.

That’s why it’s strange to see how Sony has fallen from its throne with the PlayStation 3, a platform that former Microsoft Entertainment and Devices Division President Robbie Bach states helped the Xbox 360 manufacturer reach great heights. “Some of the success of Xbox was due to the fact that Sony did some really not so smart things,” Bach told GeekWire. “They mismanaged their 70 percent market share. It’s a long conversation. The transition to PlayStation 3 was really, really bad. And really hard. They mismanaged their partners, they mismanaged their cost structure. They made their next platform so complicated that developers couldn’t develop for it.”

I’m a fan of Sony’s gaming platforms, so it goes without saying that it was a bit distressing to see the PlayStation 3 fail to perform at the same level as its predecessor, which easily qualifies as many gamers’ favorite console. The PlayStation 2 is certainly one of my favorites, and though I game a hell of a lot on my PlayStation 3, I would still say I’ve had far more fond memories with Sony’s previous machine.

Despite some bad failures, though, Sony continues to stay in the console race, capitalizing on its brand name and incredible exclusive IPs. Here’s hoping the company stays in the game, learns from its mistakes, and continues to give gamers content to look forward to, all the while avoiding making the same errors.

Additionally, Microsoft PR guru Major Nelson reveals that a whopping 5.2 million hours have been spent in the game, with a total of 2.4 million hours going towards the multiplayer component. To date, 4 million multiplayer sessions have been created. Impressive statistics all around.

Clearly, console gamers were frothing at the mouth for Minecraft. Here’s hoping 4J Studios deliver on their promise to bring the Xbox edition up to parity with its PC brethren, which can look really nice with a few graphical enhancements as shown in the screenshot above.

Originally slated for launch in fall 2012, the upcoming Tomb Raider reboot has been pushed back until the first quarter of 2013. News of the delay comes courtesy of the official Tomb Raider forums, where Crystal Dynamics head Darrell Gallagher was quoted to say that the studio is attempting to make not only a great Tomb Raider game, but the best game possible from the team.

“When Crystal Dynamics first set out to reboot the Tomb Raider franchise, there were two goals that we were extremely passionate about,” said Gallagher. “The first was to create a modern Tomb Raider game that would surprise and excite gamers. The second was to make this the best game of our careers, something we would be really proud to be a part of. We truly believe that we have something very special on our hands and we can’t wait to share it with you.”

Gallagher went on to explain that in order to deliver in terms of quality, extra time was necessary to ensure that fans get exactly what they’ve been wanting out of a Tomb Raider game. He also confirmed that the game would be showcased at this year’s E3. Anyone who’s been looking forward to Tomb Raider should definitely be stoked to get some more info and a closer look at the gameplay when the huge trade event takes place next month.

Tomb Raider looks like a promising title and has quickly become a game to watch out for. So if the developers need a few months to make some tweaks and enhancements, more power to them. I’m certain Tomb Raider fans want the best experience possible, and if a delay is what it takes, we really can’t complain. Plus, if Crystal Dynamics was to release the game this fall, it probably wouldn’t be the best marketing strategy with games like Borderlands 2, Call of Duty: Black Ops II, Assassin’s Creed III, and Resident Evil 6 among others launching during that time.

Sales of 7 million are projected for RE6, which launches October worldwide. Capcom did not include PC sales in the estimate, suggesting that it’ll be a later release. Additionally, the company expects sales of 2 million for the controversial DmC – Devil May Cry reboot, which interestingly is lower than the 2.7 million sell-through figure its predecessor mustered. Elsewhere, sales of 1.5 million are expected for Dragon’s Dogma, with Lost Planet 3 coming in at 1.4 million.

The forecast is fairly reasonable for the most part, though we’re not entirely sure on DmC with the amount of fan backlash its received. Then again, perhaps the new look will bring in a different crowd.

Well then. Saw the official sales numbers for the first 24 hours of Minecraft Xbox 360, and it’s very, very good. Profitable in an hour.

Impressive, to say the least. It was smart of Microsoft to nab exclusivity rights. While the 360 version is fairly bare-bones right now, the developer responsible for the port — 4J Studios — plans on bringing it up to parity with the PC equivalent with future updates. Mods, texture packs and skins are coming at a later date.

It’s been over a year since the infamous PlayStation Network debacle angered a lot of gamers and didn’t allow anyone with a PlayStation platform to enjoy online play for a lengthy period of time. Since then, things have gotten better for PlayStation 3 owners, but dirtbag hackers have continued to annoy people, going so far as to target a few Xbox 360 users, too. Despite the fact that the days of the PlayStation Network outage are behind us, EA cites that incident as one of the major factors behind the lack of support for digital distribution, reports Gamasutra.

At the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2012 Global Technology Conference, EA COO Peter Moore stated that gamers are far keener to go into actual retail stores to purchase digital download cards as opposed to buying games online. He also made a hard-to-believe claim that most gamers don’t own credit cards. “A lot of our consumers don’t own credit cards,” said Moore. “A lot of our consumers are still afraid of what happened to the PlayStation Network when 77 million accounts were accessed by Anonymous in 2011.”

Moore went on to say that EA is a big supporter of retail. While I’m personally a fan of both retail and digital content, it’s what the COO said next that kind of bothered me: “The other key thing is selling digital content on the day of launch … When we sold Mass Effect 3 back in March, we saw a 40 percent attach rate that first week to DLC at GameStop in the United States. Not only are you selling a $60 game … you’re selling $20 DLC, so the sale becomes $80.”

In other words, gamers are paying $80 for one game, which is kind of a messed up thing to do. And while Mass Effect 3 already offered a ton of content to gamers for $60, there are other titles out there that seem to charge the standard $60 fee, only to release small DLC packs that feel like they should have already been included in the game to begin with. That’s kind of rotten when you really think about it.

Also, it’s totally hilarious that both EA and Bank of America are mentioned here considering they took the top spots in The Consumerist Worst Company in America 2012 awards.

The Amazing Spider-Man is scheduled for a June 26 launch across most major consoles and even a couple of handhelds. Now, the Spider-Man series of games hasn’t been all that great, but The Amazing Spider-Man actually looks like it might be the first entry in the franchise since Ultimate Spider-Man that’s actually worth caring about.

We won’t know for sure until the game actually launches, but so far, it looks pretty promising. To sweeten the deal more for fans of Marvel’s web-swinging hero, Amazon and GameStop have thrown in some enticing pre-order exclusives for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of the game.

If you decide to go with Amazon, you’ll get the Stan Lee Adventure Pack. This mission allows you to take the comic book icon across New York in search of some missing script pages. The best part: Stan Lee has freakin’ superpowers! Using spidey powers to swing across a massive city as one of the biggest names in all of comics? Sounds pretty cool!

If you instead pre-order The Amazing Spider-Man at GameStop, you’ll be treated to The Rhino Challenge, which lets you run amok as Rhino, destroying everything in your path. To be honest, both pre-order bonuses are fairly tame, but they still seem like neat little additions to what will hopefully be a good game.

“When we announced the release date of BioShock Infinite in March, we felt pretty good about the timing. Since then, we’ve uncovered opportunities to make Infinite into something even more extraordinary,” said Irrational Games creative head Ken Levine. He added, “Therefore, to give our talented team the time they need to deliver the best Infinite possible, we’ve decided to move the game’s release to February.”

In addition, the title is going on a media blackout through E3 and Gamescom this year. In Levine’s words, “the next time you see our game, it will be essentially the product we intend to put in the box.” A delay of this magnitude will no doubt ruffle feathers, especially since the title was announced way back in 2010, but having a high standard for quality is something we can’t argue with.

This Wednesday, the company will launch a new feature dubbed Social Club Crews, allowing users to organize Max Payne 3 Multiplayer Crews ahead of the game’s May 15 launch.

During a visit to the company’s Redmond headquarters, Wedbush Morgan Securities analyst Michael Pachter was told not to expect “a lot of game stuff,” but rather a focus on “dashboard, interface [and] multimedia” come E3 time.

While a lack of focus on game reveals may disappoint some, the announcements Microsoft has in store could pave the way for its Xbox 360 successor. That’s a little exciting, right?

As promised, the first trailer to Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 has been released today during the NBA playoffs.  It looks like the rumors have been confirmed and this game will not follow in the direct footsteps of Black Ops even though it shares the same name.

Black Ops 2 will be set in the year 2025, further beyond the timeline other recent Call of Duty games have pushed. Will this be the downfall of the Call of Duty franchise or will it be what pushes it to even greater heights? We’ll have to wait until November 13th to find out.

First up is The Local Justice Map Pack, which adds “the Police Precinct map for Gang Wars, Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch and Payne Killer multiplayer modes.” The pack will also feature “two additional maps for Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch and Payne Killer, new precinct-themed multiplayer avatar items, multiplayer challenges, and more.”

Going forward, Disorganized Crime Map Pack, Deathmatch Made In Heaven Mode Pack, Hostage Negotiation Map Pack, New York Minute Co-Op Pack will round out the summer lineup. Fall 2012 will see two more additions, namely Painful Memories Map Pack and Trickle Down Economics Map Pack. Details will be forthcoming as release time approaches.

What’s more, is that the game’s release date of November 13, 2012 has been revealed, as clearly depicted on the card. Below that is the logo design.

The reveal trailer is scheduled to broadcast on May 1 during the NBA playoffs.

In contrast to the Resident Evil franchise, which has blended heavy action elements with horror in more recent installments, Zwei is described as a “pure survival horror” experience. According to Mikami, the aim is to “push the limits of fear and exhilaration.”

“A true ‘survival horror’ game is one in which the player confronts and overcomes fear,” said Shinji Mikami, president and creative director for Tango Gameworks. He added, “I’ve found my focus and once again I’m striving for pure survival horror. I am being very hands-on in the development of this game to ensure that the quality is there. Rest assured.”

Displayed above is a collage of different environments from the game, depicting a dark and drab atmosphere. Mikami says it “communicates the tone and the direction that the production is taking.”

“I don’t think it’s going to be possible. It’s not in the cards,” said Ramus.

While not a complete write-off, that doesn’t sound too hopeful. You’d think Crytek would be eager to jump first on the Wii U bandwagon, if only to show off its CryEngine 3 middleware and attract potential licensees. We’re expecting  E3 to shed more light on the Wii U in terms of third-party support.

Ubisoft’s reportedly throwing around the idea of sequel that delves into a mythical setting, with castles, dragons, ghosts and Greek gods. The survey, outed by a Kotaku reader, also included video footage of what the game might look like.

A screencap above depicts Rayman climbing up on a dragon’s tail. Given that this doesn’t appear to be a mock-up that was quickly thrown together, it seems Ubi is seriously considering a sequel.

Hit the break for the complete list of system specifications.

Max Payne 3 PC System Specifications

Operating System:
Windows 7 32/64 Service Pack 1, Windows Vista 32/64 Service Pack 2, Windows XP 32/64 Service Pack 3

Processor:
Intel Dual Core 2.4 GHZ – i7 3930K 6 Core x 3.06 GHZ / AMD Dual Core 2.6 GHZ – FX8150 8 Core x 3.6 GHZ

RAM:
2GB – 16GB

Video Card:
NVIDIA® 8600 GT 512MB VRAM – NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 680 2GB VRAM / Radeon HD 3400 512MB VRAM – Radeon HD 7970 3GB VRAM

Sound Card:
100% Direct X 9.0 compatible – Direct X 9.0 compatible supporting Dolby Digital Live

HDD Space:
35 GB

There’s really no guideline as to what is “recommended” here — only that Max Payne 3 will indeed take advantage of 6-8 core CPU, 16GB RAM, and a top-of-the-line graphics card if you have it. Considering what’s listed at the low-end, it seems MP3 will scale quite well. Initially, GTA IV and LA Noire both shipped with a myriad of performance issues on the platform, so it’s reassuring that Rockstar has taken strides to improve the efficiency of its engine.

The game’s out May 29 on PC, trailing the console debut by two weeks.

The profiles give you a run-down of your latest games, sorted by last played. Opening up the game detail page on a profile will show you the list of achievements that user has collected, along with associated unlock dates.

This feature is still in beta, so some areas may be a little rough around the edges right now. Please report any bugs or anything that looks out of place on our forums. We’ll have more updates to share in the coming weeks. Happy achievement and trophy hunting!

Stamped on the poster is a May 2 date, with the subtext reading “Return for Debriefing,” which could be a reference to the conspiracy plotline in Black Ops. A blurred solider is depicted in the background, along with a Treyarch logo near the bottom.

Call of Duty titles traditionally release in the fall, with a reveal occurring just before E3 time — Modern Warfare 3 was announced in May of last year as well, so the timing seems right.

“With Halo 4 leading the charge, we’re confident 2012 will be the most successful year in Xbox history,” said Microsoft Game Studios VP Spencer. “We are beginning a new saga with Halo 4 and embarking on a journey that will encompass the next decade of Halo games and experiences.”

Of course, what will be shown is anyone’s guess, until the inevitable leaks emerge that usually preceded the event by a week or two. That said, we wouldn’t be surprised to see a focus on Kinect along with a proper unveiling of Halo 4, which was merely teased with a brief trailer last year. Further integration of Xbox Live services across mobile devices seems a likely bet too.