Author: Chris Poirier

Following the unveiling of Halo 4's box art last Monday, Microsoft has dropped some new information on this highly anticipated game. The first, and possibly most exciting reveal came in the form of Spartan Ops, a side story told in weekly episodes. Part of the just announced Halo Infinity Multiplayer, this new mode, playable in both single player and co-op, is essentially a separate campaign. Although it intersects with the main story, SO features its own cinematics, its own missions, and even its own set of characters - a new group of Spartans dubbed Majestic Squad. Access to Spartan Ops will be included with the game at no extra charge.

Additionally, competitive multiplayer has been renamed as War Games in Halo 4. Although light on details, expect enhancements to loadout and player progression, as well as "fresh, immersive new game modes". The ability to augment your Spartan using combat enhancements (specializations, as they will be known in this game was also outed. Last, but certainly not least, a limited edition SKU of the game has been announced.

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Skyrim's soon to be unveiled DLC now has a name: Dawnguard. This teaser image is, as of this writing, the only available information on the DLC. That said, this elusive content pack is purportedly further along in development than we may think, and is slated to be released sometime this summer. Dawnguard will be a timed exclusive on the Xbox 360.

Veteran character actor Powers Boothe, most notably known for his roles in Deadwood, 24, and Sin City will be lending his voice to a character in Hitman: Absolution. One of two new characters just announced earlier this afternoon, Boothe will be voicing ICA Agent Benjamin Travis. Additionally, Shannyn Sossamon, of A Knight's Tale and 40 days and 40 nights fame will be taking the role of Jade, Travis' secretary.

Both actors will not only be voicing their respective characters, but will also be doing motion and performance capture for them as well. Along with this announcement, Square/Enix has released two new videos; the first, an ICA files dossier on Benjamin Travis, the second, an interview with the actors regarding their respective characters, and role in the game.

Check out the new videos after the jump.

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Devolver Digitial's bombastic third entry in the Serious Sam franchise, Serious Sam 3:BFE, is now available for the Mac. This prequel takes place before the first game, and is intentionally devoid of a cover system; instead focusing on speed and over the top action. Fittingly, a new, and distinctly Mac inspired trailer has been released. Watch it below!

The highly anticipated forth chapter in the storied Halo franchise now has a release date. Today, developer 343 industries announced that Halo 4 will be available on November 6, 2012. Although Halo 3 brought closure to the original trilogy, many questions were left unanswered in regards to Master Chief and Cortana. This game will answer some of them, and serves as the first chapter in a new canonical saga in the Halo universe. To mark the occasion, Rooster Teeth has released a special "Save the Date" episode of Red Vs. Blue. Check it out below!