Wolverine, Jean Grey, Viper and Silver Samurai from one of the most highly-anticipated videogames this fall, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes. Wolverine, who will be playable in the game, comes to you bearing his fearsome Adamantium claws, regenerative healing and tough guy attitude all in a fun, LEGO form.

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes features an original story crossing the entire Marvel Universe. Players take control of Iron Man, Spider-Man, the Hulk, Captain America, Wolverine and many more Marvel characters as they unite to stop Loki and a host of other Marvel villains from assembling a super-weapon capable of destroying the world. Players will chase down Cosmic Bricks as they travel across LEGO Manhattan and visit key locations from the Marvel Universe, such as Stark Tower, Asteroid M, a Hydra base and the X-Mansion.

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Set for release this fall, the game will be available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii U, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation Vita, PC, as well as next-gen consoles Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

The acclaimed Assassin’s Creed multiplayer gameplay returns in Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag with evolved features and a new cast of characters pulled from the Golden Age of Pirates. Here are new screenshots that offer a glimpse into the new multiplayer.

New Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag Multiplayer Screens:

Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc., continues to support the Wii U system with some of the biggest franchises in entertainment, including the highly anticipated Call of Duty: Ghosts and the next game in the best-selling kids’ franchise, Skylanders SWAP Force, as well as Angry Birds Trilogy, Angry Birds Star Wars, SpongeBob SquarePants: Plankton’s Robotic Revenge and Wipeout Create & Crash.

“As we have said before, we’re committed to doing everything we can to support the Wii U, which is why we’re excited to be bringing some of the most popular entertainment franchises in the world to the platform this year,” said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing, Inc. “The Call of Duty franchise continues to be one of the most powerful forces in gaming and Skylanders continues to enchant new fans around the world. Our studios have been hard at work creating brand new immersive experiences perfectly suited to the Wii U platform and our fall lineup has something for everyone.”

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The multiplayer beta of Divinity: Dragon Commander is underway, and I had the chance to preview it. Dragon Commander is an RTS/Action game hybrid made by Larian Studios for the PC. It promises to make for interesting blend of strategic and Attack gameplay and perhaps it will make good on that promise.

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Ubisoft has released a new Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist trailer. This latest video highlights the freedom players have to adjust their play style to fit any given situation. Own the darkness as a Ghost. Perfect the predatory skills of a Panther, or accept the consequences of detection in Assault mode.

Splinter Cell Blacklist Ghost Panther Assault Trailer:

The Year of Luigi is more than halfway through at this point, and the green plumber’s time in the limelight has finally arrived with the release of New Super Luigi U, at least in DLC form. The retail box release doesn’t come to store shelves until August 25th, for those of you who must have the collector’s item or for whatever reason you are averse to Mario.

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Sega has released the second behind the scenes trailer along with new artwork for Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse. Completely rebuilt from the ground up, Castle of Illusion has stunning visuals and new gameplay mechanics. Fans will enjoy the original storyline as they help Mickey save Minnie from the evil witch, Mizrabel.

Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse will be available worldwide for digital download on Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360®, PlayStation Network and Windows PC in summer 2013.

Behind the Scenes Trailer Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse:

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SQUARE ENIX has released a new “13 Days” trailer and screenshots for LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII.

The new screenshots reveal more information on Yusnaan, including the “Slaughterhouse,” an arena where brutal fighting tournaments are held every night. Additionally, the new screenshots introduce a FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn cross-over outfit from the Miqo’te race, featuring the signature skirt, cat ears and tail.

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2K has released the first in-game screenshots for WWE 2K14 including this year’s Cover Superstar, The Rock, pre-order exclusive, Ultimate Warrior, and other WWE Superstars and Legends including Dolph Ziggler, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, John Cena, Shawn Michaels, and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin. Additional screenshots give players a glimpse of what to expect in the ring for WWE 2K14.

Major Nelson has announced that Assassins Creed II is now free till July 30th for Xbox Live Gold members as part of the Games with Gold Program.

As part of the “Games With Gold” program announced at E3 in June, I wanted to give you a heads up the next title will be Assassin’s Creed II. Normally US $19.99, Assassin’s Creed II will be will be free for Xbox LIVE Gold members staring tomorrow through July 30th.

PLUS the following Assassin’s Creed franchise content will be on-sale for the rest of July: