When it was recently revealed that Gran Turismo 6 would launch on the PS3, many wondered about the reasoning behind the move.  Thanks to one Sony exec, we now know why they chose the PS3 over the PS4. 

There's a new version of IrisManager for download with some more goodness for you. There's a new thread manager in there. Check it out.

The BwE NOR Validator tool has been updated once again and it features some new artwork that was added in. Check that out and what's been changed below.

Mirror's Edge 2 has been alluded to for quite a while now, and now might be a good time to do some sort of reveal, what with the new consoles coming out and all. And if a listing on Amazon Germany is any indication, it may well be happening.

Yeah, you read that right. EA is already on the mega-hype train for new consoles. Also: More zombies from Techland.

Hooray for Thursday! Let’s find out what games are coming our way! Games like: GRID 2, Fuse and a new Leisure Suit Larry.

Hey here's that video from the other day that compared Modern Warfare 3 to the upcoming Call of Duty: Ghosts. In other news, Far Cry HD may be coming soon!

As it stands right now, Grand Theft Auto V won't be available until September 17th. However, the good folks at Rockstar are highly encouraging you to pick up your game early. Whether you want to spend $60 or $150, here are all the insane goodies you'll get from being an early investor in the next GTA.

There’s some new content on the PlayStation Network in the form of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Ultimate Edition.  That’s not all, however, as Sony’s online service is set to receive The Warriors next week as well.

 Unlike most other titles in the genre who simply try and reinvent online multiplayer every year (you know what games I’m talking about) Metro launched without a multiplayer component.  But that doesn’t mean that their isn’t going to be any DLC.

We already heard that DICE L.A. had opened up with the express purpose of cranking out some Star Wars games. But what will they be, exactly? All may be revealed at E3.

If you're still playing Battlefield 3 and need to rank up, this weekend might be a good time to put in some play time. Over in Injustice: Gods Among Us, a bunch of DLC has rolled out this week, including Batgirl.

Need to update your games but can't exactly launch the game and pull the latest one from online? There's an app for that. Simple PS3Updates to be exact.

So you want to use the latest builds of Universal Media Server on your machine but don't want to wait for the official release? You can make one yourself with UMSBuilder.

Now that we know everything we need to know about both consoles, let’s check out the tech specs.

Firaxis adds even more factions to its civilization simulator and Guild Wars 2 is just a touch cheaper.

 For those of you who have been watching the news around Arkham Origins we have more details for you.  If you have been waiting to find out what capacity Deathstroke will be playable in keep reading.

Splinter Cell: Blacklist is going to have co-op so Sam Fisher can engage in some witty repartee while he kills people. Nice. Meanwhile, Call of Juarez: Gunslinger is all about shooting people in the face and Resident Evil: Revelations is out today with all its sphincter monsters.

Once again dl.qj.net has been abuzz with some of the scene's latest and greatest downloads. For PS3 tools, some of your favorites will be making an important return. However, if you're looking to try out some portable homebrew, then this issue is for you as well. We have some EXCLUSIVE news tips from the developers themselves that are well worth mentioning. Welcome one and all to Download Roundup!

A brand new cinematic trailer has been unveiled to the world.  It's full of non-stop action as the Dark Knight and Deathstroke battle it out in a container yard.

 I know I can’t be the only one who’s excitedly waiting for Ubisoft’s next big non-Assissins Creed title Watch Dogs to arrive on November 19 for Xbox 360, PS3, PC and Wii U. If you’re like me then you’ve probably been waiting to see what kind of pre-order bonuses are going to be in store for its early adopters. Well good news because the details are here.

Yes, Kevin Conroy is in the new Batman game. But no, he’s not voicing Batman. Or maybe he is.

The Android-based, open source, Kickstarter-backed device will be on display across the street from the actual E3 conference.

Call of Duty: Ghosts is going to be getting a big reveal alongside the new Xbox tomorrow, so here's something to tide you over until then. Plus, have a look at Alien Rage, which was once known as Alien Fear.

Apparently the rumors of Kevin Conroy not returning as the voice of Batman in Batman: Arkham Origins were not true. And hey, will you get to play as Deathstroke at some point in the game? Could be.

If you’re the type that can’t wait to jump into a game immediately after buying it, the PS4’s play while downloading feature should relieve some of your impatience.  You won’t have to wait for the PS4 to be released to enjoy this feature, however, since it will be debuted with The Last of Us on the PS3.

 Whether you like movies based on video games or not, you’re getting one in a couple of years for Assassin’s Creed.  As for something that you can look forward to this year, Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection is on the way, but its release date has been pushed back.  How long is the delay?  Keep reading to find out.

 What must Japanese developers do to return to prominence?  According to one studio president, they just need to get “back to the basics” of making good games

Having trouble with IrisManager? Crashing upon boot? Check out this new version as it may be able to help you fix the issues you were having.

Batman: Arkham Origins is not being developed by Rocksteady, which has some fans concerned. Here we have Batman fighting Deathstroke, which is pretty awesome.

People sure do love them some mobile apps. Oh, and EA has a new thinly-veiled microtransaction scheme for you to download.

Metro: Last Light developer 4A Games is located in Ukraine, which fits with the whole Russia them that the Metro games understandably have. We joke around about how bad life is in Russia and Ukraine, but the conditions in which these guys develop games is pretty crazy.

 Video game piracy is a problem, but just how big is it?  According to a newly released study, it’s not quite as bad as some companies make it out to be.

Valve puts up the biggest tournament pot ever and no, Bungie isn’t bringing Destiny to handhelds.

It’s Thursday! Video games are coming! And you should really know which ones. Ready, set….GO!

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, as you probably know, is going to be about Haytham Kenway's dad, Edward, in the Golden Age of Piracy. Here we get to see what makes him tick.

Last month we got a look at Michelangelo from the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows and this week we have Raphael with his deadly sai. On top of that, let's have a look at an upcoming vampire game called Dark.

 Good news for just about everyone who has been annoyed by EA’s Online Pass program in recent years because they have announced that the program is officially dead.

 As usual, there’s plenty to talk about regarding upcoming releases.  Payday 2 is coming later this year, and when it is released, you’ll have multiple ways to purchase it.  Also, there’s a new Pac-Man game on the horizon that should be plenty of fun for fans of the franchise.

 Video games are expensive enough nowadays, but could some of them begin to cost even more in the near future due to taxes on violent content?  It’s a possibility, and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden says that such taxes would be easy to implement.

 If you haven’t been paying attention lately Deep Silver released the sequel to Metro 2033 yesterday and boy is Metro Last Light making an impression. I was fortunate enough to get the chance to review it thanks to the guys at Deep Silver and their PR department and this is what I thought about the time I’ve spent in the dark.

The Just Cause dev curses a lot, DICE hits iPhone and Microsoft finally admits to updating its flagship operating system.

Metro: Last Light is out now and the launch trailer is here to let you know how bad life is in Russia, especially after the apocalypse. Meanwhile, some alternate costumes have come out for Resident Evil: Revelations and apparently Chris has joined The Village People.

While we may never see Star Wars 1313 or any of those other games we've been talking about for years, EA has just opened DICE L.A. with the express purpose of making some Star Wars games. What's more, they have their eye on some Blizzard employees.

If you missed one of our earlier articles about the latest addition to the Wolfenstein series then you might want to check this one out.  It’s got everything including some new screen shots for you to drool over.

Sony talks handhelds, Take-Two shows us the money and wrestling comes your way in fall.

Twitch.tv is coming to the Xbox 360. But do you care?

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag will be all about the Golden Age of Piracy, Blackbeard, and all that good stuff. If you're wondering how it all came to be, check out this here Pirate History video.

Over at dl.qj, we have a pretty amazing section dedicated to the latest and greatest downloads that the scene has to offer. That means when you're done reading all of our great news, you can catch up on the hacker side of things right over there. So what downloads have we added this week? The maker of Iris Manager has been busy, and we have some new PSP Multicraft to share. All that and more comes after the jump!

Castlevania: Lords of the Shadow 2 will let you have some fun with vampire abilities and something called a Blood Whip. Over at The Bureau: XCOM Declassified, you'll find that all the juicy tidbits of info have been redacted. Figure it out on your own.