Games getting canned are not a new thing. Games get canceled due to development hell, inability of game to meet publisher standards or in plain words, ‘ego’ differences.But it really hurts me that some of these games had so much potential and they got canned for a ton of different reasons. We bring you 15 games on the PlayStation 3 that got canned. I am pretty much sure that you must have ... more.

Valve is probably the most exalted PC game developer in the market right now. Probably even more than Blizzard. Of course, Blizzard used to be totally invincible at a time- Warcraft, Starcraft, Diablo, and many others are till date regarded as some of the best PC games ever. But that is a thing of the past. Today, in the time of High Definition, of Graphics, of God of War and Halo, nothing, nothin... more.

Halo. The most prestigious, the most loved, the most grandiose shooter franchise of all time. It is said that console shooters would be nothing if it weren't for Halo. Halo: Combat Evolved is to console shooters what Half Life is to PC shooters. Often placed amongst the likes of Goldeneye 007 and Half Life 2, all Halo games are, definitely, some of the most influential and qualitative titles out t... more.

Castlevania is, quite arguably, one of the most loved franchises ever. Making its debut on the Nintendo Entertainment System, the game immediately became a mass seller, and stunned all gamers and critics with its deep, exciting gameplay, and a thrilling and interesting story. From then on, the series became bigger and bigger, becoming more popular amongst the masses. With each new instalment, the ... more.

Call of Duty is one of the most respected shooter franchises right now. Often compared with the likes of Halo and Goldeneye, Call of Duty is obviously a very influential, and a very high quality series. Lately, though, respect for the franchise has been dwindling, especially after the release of Modern Warfare 2. MW2 gets a lot of hate from everybody- CoD fanboys or not. And for good reason. Thoug... more.

Eight months in to 2010 and we have already seen a flurry of great games with spectacular visuals. The Big Three have delivered in terms of sheer brilliance in the quality of the games. The overall artistic design right from visualization to rendering the entire game has gone a notch higher than it was in 2009. So what games are or will be the most visually impressive in 2010? Here is our top 10. ... more.

Kane and Lynch return, once again defining mediocrity in all its forms. Intriguing multiplayer modes and a tense story are not enough to combat the games loose shooting mechanics, sloppy cover system and clichéd script.The Good: Solid plot, Interesting multiplayer modes, Horde-style arcade mode, Interesting camera effects, It's better than the originalThe Bad: Loose gunplay, frustrating c... more.

The NPD figures for July '10 are out, and this month seems to have been really good for the developers and publishers. With the combined US sales of non-PC game software, hardware, and accessories decreasing by just 1 % to $846.5 million, the analysts, who were predicting sales in the US to be on an all time low this year, were surprised.The hardware sales saw a 12 % increase in sales, when co... more.

A series like The Legend of Zelda which has a lot of games, most of them different from each other, evokes passionate responses from quite a few people. In a series which has had games as illustrious as A Link to the Past, Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask and Wind Waker, there are bound to be some disagreements amongst the fans as to which of these games is truly the best. Most people seem to agree ... more.

The story of Metroid: Other M has been one of sheer cynicism and initial sceptisicm, followed by gradually growing cautious optimism, until now, finally, as the release of the game is less than a month away, unbriddled anticipation. Announced at E3 last year as a collaboration between Team Ninja and the original development team of Metroid games, Metroid: Other M instantly stood out for a variety... more.

We had an exclusive opportunity to talk with the talented team behind FIFA 11. David Rutter and Sid Misra, the Producer behind the Wii version shed light on how the game will be different from the previous versions. We also talk about the new gameplay modes and the new 360 Degree Fight for Possession feature. Check the entire interview below:GB: Everybody’s talking about FIFA 11, and how i... more.

Metal Gear Solid games are famous for heavily convoluted plot, dramatic sequences and some of the most amazing boss fights. But there is one more area where the series has excelled too. There have been many instances throughout the 20 year old history of the franchise where the player’s heart has been touch or got so driven by the moment that we actually started feeling a part of the game. Let m... more.

So a few days ago we got our preview copy of Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days from Eidos via Express Games. We all know and accept that the original Kane and Lynch was far from perfect, but after some extended playtime with the sequel, Dog Days, we can safely say that Kane & Lynch 2 is shaping up much more promisingly than its predecessor.We got a chance to play through the first four levels of... more.

Easter eggs, in our context, are defined as an intentional hidden message, in-joke or feature in an object such as a movie, book, CD, DVD, computer program, web page or video game.In other words, it's the developers hidden little secrets that only the most determined gamer will unearth. GamingBolt has been trawling through our back catalogue of our favourite games to find some of gaming's best... more.

2K Games announced that the Mafia II Digital Deluxe Edition is now available for pre-order from select digital retailers for $59.99. Gamers who pre-order either the standard or Digital Deluxe Edition of Mafia II from these select digital retailers will instantly be able to download a free digital copy of the critically acclaimed original Mafia game. The Mafia II Digital Deluxe Edition includes di... more.

It looks like another game has been released way before it was meant to be. The CV of a 343 Industries (a Microsoft studio) employee seems to indicate that Halo 4 is well under development.A new update on Paul Ehreth's Linkedin profile says that ever since July 2010, he has been busy  'designing new levels and missions for the next Halo project' at 343 Industries.This is further confi... more.

The NPD June figures are out, and my oh my, Xbox 360 is this month's largest selling home console, and is in second place overall, the DS being in the first. The Xbox 360 has sold 451,700 units in June. As opposed to May's 20% in hardware sales, the new Xbox 360 Slim model gave aboost to the market, and the overall hardware sales increased 5%. This being the Xbox 360's second best holiday season m... more.

Metal Gear Solid, a franchise which has spanned over two decades (24 years to be precise) is one of the most respected series around in the video games industry. The series has always been heavily convoluted with thick plot lines and played with complex terms likes gene, meme and information technology. Guns of the Patriots was a fitting end to one of the most badass characters in video games: Sol... more.

Lead Team Fortress 2 designer Robin Walker has been at it again- dropping clues about the 'calm before the storm' and that 'something big is happening'.Sewn into the post on the TF2 blog are hints of a new update; the user-made Polycount Pack, 'non-human' opponents, and the launch of the full, official Team Fortress 2 wiki.The Polycount Pack itself was a weapon-making competition, and ... more.

President of Nintendo of America, Reggie Fils-Aime gave us a good look at the forthcoming Donkey Kong Wii exclusive title, Donkey Kong Countrey Returns.The game looks really good, and it feels good to see the old Donkey Kong Country games making a return in 3D, this time with co-op. Yeah baby, Diddky Kong and Donkey Kong can both eat bananas this time around, together. How cool is that? Super... more.