GameSpot have been avoiding the summer drought in style by rolling out some quality clips of id Software’s latest offering, Rage. The video above shows a quick tour of the game’s first hub town, Wellspring. If you’ve already clicked the play button your jaw should be hitting the floor right about *checks watch*… now – gorgeous huh?

Notice how dust sweeps through the town, people go about their business and shop signs swing to the wind… Okay I’ve watched this video way too many times but I for one haven’t felt this convinced about a living, breathing town since Half-Life 2, and a game looking this polished so early on can only be a good sign, right?

Stay tuned for more info on Rage, alternatively you can head over to GameSpot for the rest of the videos or visit the gallery (below).

Capcom, trying to keep our minds off the recently delayed Dead Rising 2, think they can just buy us out with an awesome box art reveal and a fancy limited edition… sold and forgiven at the same time! Where do I pay?

I’ve already aired my views on the game’s box art and believe it will stand out amongst other titles on store shelves come September 28. As expected, us folks in Europe are subject to a delay and forced to hold out a little while longer (October 1), though I trust many will believe it’s worth the wait.

Announced yesterday “The Outbreak Pack” (a European exclusive) includes a 12” zombie figurine with accessories, a download token for a bonus theme pack, and bonus content for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Count me in for two of those!

A delay might not be so bad after all: who’d a thunk it?

She’s back! For those upset about the recent Portal 2 delay, this is for you.

Crytek UK, formerly known as Free Radical (the studio behind the popular TimeSplitters franchise), have filed a patent for *drumroll*… TimeSplitters: Future Perfect. Not what you expected huh? Not to worry, this isn’t a bad thing – let me explain.
As much as I and every other monkey lover would have loved to see the follow-up filed instead, it’s good to know the team still have TimeSplitters on the brain.

A remake would definitely build interest for a possible sequel, or even a downloadable re-release. Some have even suggested TimeSplitters might be making its long-awaited debut onto the PC. Heck, whatever it is I’ll take two of whatever they’re selling! Stay tuned for more info.

Ever found yourself on the fence about buying a new game? This should get you off it! Watch the opening minutes of Battlefield: Bad Company 2 after the break.

Ever found yourself on the fence about buying a new game? This should get you off it! Watch the opening minutes of BioShock 2 after the break.

The ESRB has just secured their rating for Battlefield: Bad Company 2, revealing that the game’s beginning will see players returning to World War II, something I’m sure many many are hoping will be brief.

In single-player mode, players conduct missions on an unnamed Japanese island during World War II and then move into the modern day through jungles, deserts, and snowy terrain.

This could mean we’re going back in time, or more than likely setting up the scene for our modern outing. Either way we’ll have to wait and see come March. Wake Island anyone?

I think it’s safe to say it’s not only Modern Warfare EA seem to be going after, but in fact the Call of Duty series as a whole. Watch out Activision.

Source: Connected Consoles

Looking back at our video archives, here’s a game that due to my forgetful mind never made the front page. Joe Danger, by Hello Games puts you in the shoes of the former as the world’s most dangerous and determined stuntman. Check out some old but thrilling footage and an interview from last year’s Eurogamer Expo after the break.

Here’s some footage of the game in action at the show. Ever wanted to create your own Evel Knievel-inspired stunts? Look no further and consider that wish granted.

Bouncing from boulder to boulder and ramp to ramp feels just as fun as it looks. Easy enough to pick up and play, it will require some skill to wrack up those combos and go for the high score. Jump in at any time to the game’s fully customisable level editor or race against your friends in the multiplayer mode, battling online or off.

“Joe Danger aims to recreate the childish joy of the first time you took a toy motorbike, doused it in lighter fluid, lit it, and launched it at high speed over your carefully constructed ramp out a second story window, while all the kids in the neighbourhood cheered below.”

Not something I can personally relate to, but what the hey? And not to be mistaken for a watered-down Trials HD clone (as we learn), the game, whilst still challenging tends to lend itself to be more fun, rather than frustrating. Coming in the form of a digital download we’re likely to see it appear on XBLA, PSN and PC – if not all three, at least one.

From what we’ve seen the game looks great and can’t be far off a release, hopefully Spring or “as soon as it feels right” according to the publisher. Check out their website for updates or stalk them on Twitter, we hear it’s the norm nowadays.

Bethesda Software has today revealed the world’s first look at Fallout: New Vegas. Accompanying the teaser trailer is word that the Obsidian developed game is set for a Fall 2010 launch for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.

While the teaser doesn’t show off any gameplay footage, the Sinatra and (unusually bright and shiny) Vegas metropolis in the background certainly set the mood. Check out the full trailer and further details after the break!

Bethesda’s official description of New Vegas:

Experience all the sights and sounds of fabulous New Vegas, brought to you by Vault-Tec, America’s First Choice in Post Nuclear Simulation. Explore the treacherous wastes of the Great Southwest from the safety and comfort of your very own vault: Meet new people, confront terrifying creatures, and arm yourself with the latest high-tech weaponry as you make a name for yourself on a thrilling new journey across the Mojave wasteland. A word of warning, however – while Vault-Tec engineers have prepared for every contingency,* in Vegas, fortunes can change in an instant. Enjoy your stay.

* Should not be construed as a legally-binding claim.

While Mass Effect 2 is still at large one game looks to change that. Giancarlo and Shaun at GameSpot sneak us an early peek at BioShock 2 just days before its release. So for those of you looking to keep what’s in store for Rapture under wraps, read no further. You’ve been warned!

This part of the game takes place in Ryan Amusements – one thing I noticed right off the bat is that the environments look much bigger, lighting is significantly improved and colour pops out at you more so than it ever did in the first game. It looks like the “Pipe Dream” system has been replaced with a new hacking mini-game which takes place in real-time at the bottom of your screen. New weapons like the Remote Hack Dart look to come in handy, especially when I don’t feel like being shred to pieces while attempting to make my way towards an activated turret. Once adopted, Little Sisters will hop aboard helping you locate ADAM-rich corpses before draining them right in front of your eyes *shudders*.

The voice acting is as great as I can remember and you’ll be pleased to know that Rapture looks and feels the same as it did back in ’07, albeit a little creepier. I guess all we’re waiting on now is for the Mass Effect 2 buzz to die down before 2K’s marketing kicks in overdrive mode and February 9th is upon us.