Jim Reilly

Rockstar Games confirmed this morning that gamers can book their tickets to Los Santos next spring. 

Comic-Con International is staying in San Diego through 2016 despite
major pitches from competing cities Los Angeles and Anaheim.

"Finally, a gamer’s game on Facebook," Ubisoft said earlier this year. Seven months later, that game, Ghost Recon: Commander, has been canceled.

Starting today through October 31, over 80 titles received a massive
discount on Steam. Some of the featured titles include BioShock 2,
Limbo, and Dead Island.

Square Enix said today an Android version of the classic role-playing
game Chrono Trigger is now available. This version costs $9.99.

Nintendo revealed details about the final three attractions in the Wii U launch title Nintendo Land.

Folks in the U.K., Benelux, Germany and possibly other territories in
Europe are getting new premium edition of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

GameStop said today it's opening 80 brand-new stores across the country this holiday focused on kids and families.

Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge for the Wii U launches on November 18, the day the console arrives in North America. This version includes new weapons and characters, a redesigned battle system, and online multiplayer modes.

Due to the on-going NHL lockout, many players have signed temporary
contracts with clubs in Europe while they wait. EA Sports released an
update for NHL 13 today that moves players to their respective teams across
the pond.

The Lord of the Rings Online developer Turbine suffered layoffs today.
It's unclear how many employees were affected by the move. Parent
company Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment would not comment at this time.

Ubisoft said today Assassin's Creed III is the most pre-ordered game in the publisher's history. Pre-orders have more than doubled Assassin’s Creed Revelations, the previous record holder.