PlayMG Corp., a new startup comprised of electronics, game and social industry veterans who have come together to fuel the redesign of gaming and bring “more game” affordably into people’s lives, announces MG — the first dedicated portable Wi-Fi gaming system for the massive 60,000-plus Android freemium app games market. MG’s big 4″ touchscreen, rounded corners and grip and exclusive new features cater to the heaviest segment of game users — 63 million kids under 18 years-old, 39 million of which do not yet have smartphones.

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Ubisoft is releasing today the first video in a new series of Island Survival Guides for Far Cry 3. Welcome to the Rook Islands! Join Agent Huntley, an ex-CIA operative, for an insider’s tour of the insanity of Far Cry 3. Discover the island’s history. Meet the mysterious and deadly residents. And step into a world of exotic animals and extreme travel. Far Cry 3 will be releasing in North America on December 4, 2012

Far Cry 3 – Island Survival Video #1:

Ubisoft has released a new assassin’s Creed III Naval Warfare Walkthrough Trailer featuring commentary from creative director, Alex Hutchinson, Assassin’s Creed III’s naval warfare trailer highlights the cannons and ammunition used as Connor commands a naval warship through tumultuous waters and enemy ships.

Assassin’s Creed III Naval Warfare Walkthrough Trailer:

Bethesda has announced Hearthfire, the next official game add-on for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. As demonstrated in this just-released video, Hearthfire allows you to purchase land and build your own home from the ground up – from a simple one-room cottage to a sprawling compound complete with armory, alchemy laboratory, and more. Choose your land, customize your house, guard it from unwanted visitors, and turn your house into a home by adopting children.

Trailer for Hearthfire The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Game Add-on:

Hearthfire will be available for download for 400 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE on September 4. For more information on The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim or Hearthfire please visit www.elderscrolls.com

Electronic Arts Inc. announced today that Madden NFL 13 is now available at retail stores throughout North America. Madden NFL 13 is available on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. Powered by the all-new Infinity Engine, Madden NFL 13 delivers physics you can feel on every play. Core gameplay innovations such as total control passing, ball hawk and read and react defensive AI, combine to create the most realistic Madden NFL game ever.

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Rockstar Games has released a preview of the brand-new Max Payne 3 multiplayer map, Hoboken Rooftops (Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Payne Killer), as part of tomorrow’s free Disorganized Crime Pack DLC.

In addition to several new modifiers for Score Attack Mode and the new Noir Mode which allows players to play Arcade Modes in B&W, this pack also features the Hoboken Rooftops Multiplayer Map, where players can battle it out amidst the ravaged remains of what was Max’s New Jersey residence. Today, players can prepare by exploring a detailed preview tour of the Hoboken Rooftops map that highlights strategic points, by clicking on the image below.

Max Payne 3 Hoboken Rooftop Map Preview:

In April, 2012 a game was released that had two fighting game franchises clashing in the middle of Antarctica over a mysterious box, dubbed Pandora. Street Fighter X Tekken combined the hard hitting action of Street Fighter with the jaw rocking fighting of Tekken, in a game that was good, but not without its setbacks. On July 31st, 2012, Capcom released the 12 character DLC pack, which completes the game’s roster, topping it in at 50 characters. For a more thorough review of the game itself, check out http://www.gametactics.com/2012/04/street-fighter-x-tekken-review-xbox-360/

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Bethesda and id Software has released two new screenshots for the upcoming Doom 3 BFG Edition. The game is slated for an October 16, 2012 release on the PlayStation 3, Windows PC and Xbox 360 platforms in North America.

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The soundtrack for Dance Central 3, the latest installment of the best-selling dance franchise on Kinect for Xbox 360, gets even hotter today with the announcement of tracks from Alexandra Stan, Daft Punk, Dev, and more!

With more than 40 tracks on the disc, Dance Central 3 includes previously announced music by Usher, 50 Cent, Cobra Starship, and more. Today, Harmonix is announcing 9 additional tracks for the soundtrack, each with authentic dance routines created by professional choreographers, including:

Afrojack ft. Eva Simons – “Take Over Control”
Alexandra Stan – “Mr. Saxobeat”
Ciara ft. Missy Elliott – “1, 2 Step”
Cupid – “Cupid Shuffle”
Daft Punk – “Around The World”
Dev ft. The Cataracts – “Bass Down Low”
Enur ft. Natasja – “Calabria 2008”
Martin Solveig ft. Dragonette – “Hello”
The Trammps – “Disco Inferno”

To further illuminate this dive into the universe of Dance Central 3, Harmonix has released the third Dance Central 3 developer diary, which focuses on the characters, their new looks, and era-specific venues! The video is available here:
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akJp_bgdI6g&feature=youtu.be

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343 Industries and Microsoft has released a new behind the scenes video for Halo 4. Showing off tons of cool features from the music to the artwork. Halo 4 launches on November 6th 2012 on the Xbox 360.

Halo 4 “Prelude” Behind the Scenes Video: