We've already seen various example of successful shooters that integrated RPG elements into the gameplay such as BioShock (PS3, Xbox 360, PC). Cliff Bleszinski thinks this isn't just a passing thing. He believes that RPGs are the future of first-person shooters.

One of the more heated issues in the video game industry right now is the thrust of some studios to fight video game rentals and second hand game sales. GameStop tosses in its two cents saying that this will only end up hurting gamers, and even sales of new games.

Epic Games China has released a press release officially informing the general gaming public (i.e. us) the opening of Titan Studios. Seems we have a lot to look forward to from the studio; apparently they already have three unannounced games in the works, all running on the Unreal Engine 3. Details after the link.

You know how we reported before that some developers are fighting video game rentals and second hand sales by offering DLC to only new copies of the game? Well take that idea to the extreme. Epic Games' Michael Capps says that some developers are talking about making game endings DLC. If you didn't buy the game direct from retail, you'll have to pay extra to download the ending.

WTF. Seriously.

Thanks to PacoDG for the tip!

There’s no official word on this yet but several sources close to the companies involved did confirm that talks between the two giants are well under way. Legendary Pictures and its chairman, Thomas Tull, are reportedly very interested in Epic, who is admittedly open to the idea.

After their takeover bid of Take-Two Interactive fell through, Electronic Arts may be on the hunt once again for another studio to buy out. Rumor has it that this time, EA's eyes are set on Epic Games.

Studios and publishers don't benefit from the sales of used games, just ones fresh off the shelves. Finding a way around this, three new games are offering exclusive content - but only once per copy of the game. Meaning that if you want the exclusive content, you'll have to buy yourself a new copy. I hope this trend doesn't catch on.

The three games to offer once-only exclusive content are Gears of War 2, NBA Live 09, and Rock Band 2. Details after the link.

Video gaming minds from the East and the West have recently joined forces to deliver to us some interesting action titles in the near future. Electronic Arts signed a partnership with Grasshopper Manufacture and Epic Games during its Bay Area showcase event, revealing a few new projects in the works for the new studio, EA Partners. Find out more in our full article.

Capcom has announced that it has once again licensed Epic Games' Unreal Engine 3 for another to-be-announced title. Further details regarding this news are available in the full article.

Unreal Engine.">Epic Games, known for setting the bar with its powerful Unreal Engine 3 which powered Gears of War and Unreal Tournament 3, makes it well known that licensees of its engine can expect bleeding edge graphics. According to the company's president Michael Capps, that's why there won't be an Epic game on the Wii. Get the drift? Find all the details at the full article.