Xbox maker does away with all used game restrictions and 24-hour online check-ins; region-locks also no longer in place.

Patrick Bach says competition in the AAA shooter space is "beneficial for everyone."

Former Microsoft creative director to give talk that explores "toxic online behavior" and why he left the Xbox maker.

New employee survey from Bay Area News Group names Battlefield, FIFA publisher a top employer in northern California area.

Jess gives you the run down on our favourite games at E3 2013, from Battlefield 4 and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt to Fantasia: Music Evolved.

Watch this teaser trailer for Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number, the brutal finale to the 2012 blood-soaked game. Due out in 2013 for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Assassin's Creed director says Ubisoft experimented with naval warfare multiplayer mode, but studio could not get it to "good enough level."

Retailer no longer accepting preorders for Microsoft's next-gen console in-store, though online orders remain open.

Publisher says it "spent years and millions of dollars" making game, but "we're not going to just proceed blindly with something that isn't good enough."

Payday, Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus, and Unit 13 also available.

Original designer Robin Antonick claims EA used his code and never paid him; EA denies this and says," lawsuit is too late."

Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto believes developers should focus on making unique experiences and not only on graphics and power.

Destiny developer files two trademark applications for slogan used in marketing material for upcoming online shooter.

Guillemot defends decision to delay the game and go multiplatform.

Ubisoft confirms upcoming action game will be available on day-one for next-gen consoles; PC version won't be available at launch.

Infinity Ward senior community manager says the studio is divided on the fate of Riley.

Marketing director says company continues to examine opportunities, but "there's no plans as yet."

Respawn cofounder says his new game not in direct competition with the juggernaut shooter franchise he helped create.

"How do we satisfy the needs of all of the consumers out there with Nintendo products?" asks Nintendo of America president.

2K says it will support upcoming strategy game with multiple story-focused expansion packs; first DLC coming exclusively to Xbox 360.