It's a bit later than expected, but gamers will finally get to try out Battlefield 3's multiplayer for themselves in just over a week's time.

Warning: this article could be unpleasant news for some Battlefield 3 beta enthusiasts. In a recent tweet from Battlefield, it has been revealed that you will indeed need the Medal of Honor disc if you wish to gain early access to the Battlefield 3 beta

We received an anonymous email today from Mr Battletube? showing a screenshot of what appears to be the login page of Battlefield 3  for Open Beta. We don’t have any clue where this page is located, but this is a sign that the Open Beta is just around the corner.

In typical Valve fashion, the first downloadable content pack for Portal 2 -- you know, the game with those offensive adoption jokes -- hasn't come as soon as many expected. Shortly after the game's launch in April, Valve said to expect it this summer. With the season winding down, it's hard not to wonder if that release window still holds up.

Activision has announced that  Call Of Duty:Modern Warfare 3 will be playable at Gamescom this week, offering gamers the first opportunity to get hands-on with this year's most anticipated game

343 Industries has said folks will be able to switch easily between Halo 2 Anniversary and Reach thanks to both games using the same image.

This is what we’ve all been waiting for. Battlefield  3 fans, EA showcased the game’s jets at their press conference and as most of you, we can’t wait to get our hands on them.

Somewhere there’s a group of lunatics that want nothing more than to see Valve work on Half-Life 3.  In fact, a few of them came out in droves over the past week, protesting at the company’s headquarters to voice their complaints.  While we wait a little while longer for that eventual classic to simmer and reveal itself (2012 is a fair guess), we have another classic franchise to keep us busy.  The Half-Life spin-off Counter-Strike is back, priming for a premiere on the downloadable front next year.