Bethesda Softworks has just released the second video in our developer documentary series for Dishonored. In ‘Immersion’, the team at Arkane Studios discuss the creative process that went into building the world and characters of Dunwall – from the city setting and its strange technologies to the all-star cast voicing its citizens.

Dishonored casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. Creatively eliminate your targets with the flexible combat system as you combine supernatural abilities with weapons and gadgets at your disposal. Pursue your targets under the cover of darkness or ruthlessly attack them head on with weapons drawn. The outcome of each mission plays out based on the choices you make.

Dishonored will be available in North America on October 9, 2012, in Australia and Spain on October 11, 2012, and throughout Europe on October 12, 2012, and is slated for release on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. For more information on Dishonored visit www.Dishonored.com.

New Dishonored Developer Documentary:

Step onto the court and get ready to up your ball-handling skills as Majesco Entertainment Company announced that NBA Baller Beats will be available tomorrow in North America, exclusively on Kinect for Xbox 360®. The most innovative Kinect for Xbox 360 game of the year, NBA Baller Beats comes bundled with an official, full-size Spalding NBA game ball replica for $59.99.

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Released in partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA), NBA Baller Beats is the first ever motion-based sports video game that requires you to actively play using a real basketball in an interactive beats-driven experience. Players are challenged to perfect 20 different ball-handling skills and increase their stamina in single player mode, break it down and practice different skills in Move School mode or show off in multiplayer mode and go head-to-head against up to eight players – the highest score wins bragging rights.

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The world’s leading hardware solution provider, Rosewill announced their newest member of the family to the best-selling Rosewill RK-9000 mechanical keyboard series; making its world debut is the new Illuminated RK-9100 series mechanical keyboards. You can now type away for hours in the dark while keeping your swagger.

The current RK-9000 series has 4 models which feature the Cherry MX Blue (RK-9000), Brown (RK-9000BR), Black (RK-9000BL), Red (RK-9000RE) Switches and 2 limited edition Elite Ivory models include Cherry MX Blue (RK-9000I) and Brown (RK-9000BRI) switches. It has been a top-seller for Rosewill® since it launched in 2010. The brand new Illuminated RK-9100 Series will be available in 2 variations which includes Cherry MX Blue (RK-9100) and Brown (RK-9100BR) switches. With the new series of RK-9100, Rosewill® provides more tailored options as a dream keyboard while continuing to be a best-selling mechanical keyboard.

The Rosewill Illuminated RK-9100 Series Mechanical Keyboard with world-class Cherry MX Switch design provides the user quick gaming response while offering the added bonus of a comfortable key stroke. Also, RK-9100 is equipped with individually backlit keys and anti-ghosting function which allows pressing any 6 keys simultaneously without key-in conflict. It features three illuminated status and four brightness levels. Moreover, RK-9100 series comes with gold plated USB connector to provide a long lasting high quality connection.

Activision is quite busy at Gamescom, they have released a Call of Duty: Black Ops II Gamescom Multiplayer Accolades trailer for you to check out. The game will be released in November 2012 on most major platforms.

Call of Duty: Black Ops II Gamescom Multiplayer Accolades:

Agent Huntley, an ex-CIA operative, continues his insider’s tour of the insanity of Far Cry 3. Discover the truth about the depraved drug & human trafficking on the island. Get tips on how to strategically use outposts to fight and survive. Engage in hunting, crafting, mini-games and side missions to earn cash for weapons and for leveling up.

Far Cry 3 Island survival Guide:

We’re coming up on a favourite time of year for Canadians – hockey season! But, that’s not the only exciting thing skating your way. This year we’ve partnered with EA to offer a NHL 13 PS3 bundle that will save you $60.00 based on MSRP.

Available on September 11, this bundle includes a 320GB PlayStation 3 System and EA SPORTS NHL 13 for $299.99 at most major retailers.

Featuring the speed, creativity, and strategy of today’s NHL with revolutionary True Performance Skating, NHL 13 is the biggest innovation for the franchise in six years. New social experiences like GM Connected and NHL Moments Live connects you with your friends and the real world of hockey, making NHL 13 the definitive hockey experience.

This bundle also includes a month trial of PlayStation Plus — our premium subscription service that offers online storage for game saves, free games, huge discounts, great exclusives, early access to demos and priority beta invites, and full game trials. This is a great add-on if you’re new to the PlayStation family.

It was the summer of 1972 when Atari released its first arcade game, Pong, which revolutionized entertainment. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Atari and the upcoming launch of Internet Explorer 10, we are unveiling Atari Arcade. It features a modern take on 8 popular Atari classic games like Pong, Centipede and Missile Command, bringing them to the web in HTML5 and with multi-touch, multi-player capabilities – ad free at http://arcade.atari.com.

These classic Atari games have been reimagined for touch from scratch with new game design, graphics, gameplay features and code with Internet Explorer 10 in HTML5. Over the next few months, we will release new games to the web regularly on the site from Atari’s library of over 100 classic games. Like the arcades that first popularized gaming, players can go head-to-head with friends in competitive, real-time battles for high scores and leaderboard placement in the next evolution of Atari fan favourites like Breakout and Asteroids. A stellar experience is also offered for users on Internet Explorer 9.

Additionally, Atari’s new platform will grant developers access to a suite of tools for creating cross-browser, cross-device HTML5 games and media experiences. This new offering will give developers a platform to publish games with the ability to utilize features like Facebook integration.

Ubisoft has released a new ZombiU video and the US box at Pax. The latest video takes players inside Buckingham Palace and showcases new gameplay elements, weapons and a new scanner functionality.

ZombiU Pax Trailer:

The second episode in this four part series focuses on the combat, weapons and tactics of Assassin’s Creed III. Discover the brutal realities of warfare during the American Revolution and find out why the guerilla tactics used by the Americans would turn the tides of war. Finally, uncover the real world inspiration and gameplay innovation behind Connor’s all-new weaponry and combat system.

Set against the backdrop of the American Revolution in the late 18th century, Assassin’s Creed III introduces a new hero, Ratohnhaké:ton, of Native American and English heritage. Adopting the name Connor, he becomes the new voice for justice in the ancient war between the Assassins and Templars. Players become an Assassin in the war for liberty against ruthless tyranny in the most stylized and fluid combat experiences in the franchise to date. Assassin’s Creed III spans the Revolutionary War, taking gamers from the vibrant, untamed frontier to bustling colonial towns and the intense, chaotic battlefields where George Washington’s Continental Army clashed with the imposing British Army.

Inside Assassin’s Creed III Episode 2:

ARCHOS, an award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, is proud to announce their first gaming tablet. This new type of tablet, the GamePad, combines gaming controls with AndroidTM for a full tablet and gaming experience in one. Gamers will not only have access to all their favorite games, they will also have access to email, Internet, apps and more through one device.

The GamePad features a 7-inch, capacitive screen, physical control buttons and analog sticks. This Google certified tablet has full access to Google PlayTM for the tens of thousands of games available, runs a dual-core processor @ 1.5 GHz combined with a Mali 400mp quad-core GPU. In addition, the GamePad includes automatic game recognition and mapping tools – patented technology to ensure control compatibility with every advanced Android game.

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