Blur release date revealed

ONE for fans of games such as Burnout Paradise, the visually ace racer Blur is coming to America on May 25 and Europe on May 28.

The makers claim this game is all about making racing games 'fun again' - so that could mean its either going to be a real blast, or a bit of a mish mash. I think, from the trailer, it could be a good one!

Alpha Protocol to be released this summer

OBSIDIAN Entertainment’s much-anticipated Alpha Protocol is hitting store shelves in the summer.

The espionage game, an original take on the role playing game genre, will launch in Europe on May 28 and June 1 in the US for the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC Games For Windows.

“Alpha Protocol offers a new take on the RPG genre giving players the chance to immerse themselves in the world of modern day espionage,” said Gary Knight, European Marketing Director of SEGA Europe.

“Being the first ever RPG in this setting, Obsidian have written a truly immersive storyline with a cast of characters everyone will remember.”

With a plot torn from today’s headlines and more twists than a blockbuster movie, Alpha Protocol brings a new level of modern day realism to the world of RPGs. Tasked with uncovering the perpetrators behind a tragic missile attack on a passenger jetliner, players dive into a story rich with characters and locations to discover an international arms-dealing conspiracy. Through their actions and choices, players direct the outcome of the game as they ultimately decide who to befriend, trust or kill.

In Alpha Protocol, players assume the role of rookie spy Michael Thorton and are given unprecedented control over the development of his abilities and interactions with other characters. Customizable character skill-sets, attributes and weapons all play an important role in allowing gamers to tailor Thorton to their play-style.

No demo for Assassin's Creed II

IF YOU fancy having a test of Assassin's Creed II before it is released, prepare for disappointment.

It looks like gamers will have to wait until the game is released to play the upcoming sequel to the 2007 smash hit.

Assassin’s Creed 2 is due out on November 17, but apparently Ubisoft will not be releasing a demo before the game goes on sale.