You would have thought that after all the leaked footage and campaign gameplay of Halo 4 there would have been enough reports to fully reveal Halo 4 in its naked form, but somehow it seems that 343 and Microsoft have managed to keep some secrets behind closed doors.

The picture above shows some kind of Promethean weapon or enemy capable of inflicting a considerate amount of damage to the chief and his companions, and it has a shape that we haven't seen in official previews of the game. The new image was revealed by IGN, and has created a ripple of interest throughout different websites and pages on the internet.

343 and Microsoft have released a fair amount of information on the rather complex species and their ranking positions within the main four Promethean groups; the four different Knights, three Crawler variations, and a Watcher species, but all of these are loosely based on a humanoid shape and the concept in the image is some sort of strange orb or space weapon.

Max Payne 3 DLC

Still playing Max Payne 3? Well then you may be happy to hear that Rockstar are going to be releasing a new DLC title to the game by the end of the month. The new Downloadable content has been named Hostage Negotiations and will be available for Max Payne on October 30^th.

Hostage Negotiations is a multiplayer DLC pack that will give players new customization options and maps for playing online. They'll be a new avatar faction in game, known as the Filhos De Ogum, and two new weapons; the MS24 sniper rifle and the IA2 assault rifle.

The Filhos De Ogum avatar will be able to equip accessories such as bandages and tattoos, and

Rumor Mill: Mass Effect 4

The Commander Shepard story has finished, but that doesn't mean the Mass Effect universe has to die. It's almost impossible not to appreciate the work BioWare has put into their universe and the lore and origins of all the species and characters within the game. The current trilogy was a great success, and it'd be a shame to see the universe disappear without any other windows into the huge world.

BioWare feel the same way too, and they're throwing a few ideas around to help brew up a great concept that could fit into the hugely expansive universe, and to them, the end of the Shepard trilogy could be the start

Hitman Info

With the frequent sequels of the mainstream franchises like Call of Duty and Halo, other games developers may have a very small window to shine through. This isn't stopping Sqaure Enix though, and they're going to put all their worth into advertising and media outlets to create a following that could be a worthy competitor to the big developers this year like 343 and Activision.

The developers of Hitman Absolution believe that their game will be the last big game of the year, which is a big claim to make when being released so close to games like Halo 4 and Call of Duty Black Ops 2.

Square Enix are concentrating on creating a huge advertising

COD Elite Info

Back in 2011, Call of Duty Elite was exposed to the world. To some it was an expensive package with pointless gimmicks, but to others it meant more content for their games and more tools to make the most out of their gameplay.

For $50 a year, premium Elite members could get access to extra features such as clan leveling and early access to DLC which of course was downloadable for free after the subscription fee.

And now only a year after its release, Activision have decided to shut down the premium features of Elite and open it up for free to everyone that purchases a copy of Black Ops 2.

You'll be able to track detailed player stats

Crysis 3 Multiplayer Info

A new video by EA has been released giving players an insight into what Crysis 3's multiplayer will have in store for us early next year.

The video tells viewers about player capacity, game modes, and a social challenge system.

The third game in the series, which will be playable on Xbox 360, PS3, and PC, will put console gamers in multiplayer scenarios with up to 12 players.

Hunter Mode, the first multiplayer game mode explained in the video, follows the basic elimination game rules we've seen in other games like Infection in the Halo series. Two hunters will start with

Rumored for some time now, the 'Pirate DLC' many have been expecting for Borderlands 2 has been released. Following gameplay footage of a list of new PS3 trophies leaked from Eurogamer, Gearbox has now confirmed that they will be releasing their 'Pirate DLC' this month.

"You can sense the pirate theme across the landscape, even though there's no water," said Gearbox Software president Randy Pitchford. "It's all dried up. It feels more like Tatooine than an ocean. These bandits have really embraced the pirate lifestyle, and there's the legend of a treasure. That kicks off this whole adventure that the players can go on."

The new DLC, which has been set for release on October 16^th, follows the early release for the Mechromancer character just one week ago. The newest DLC will focus new gameplay on Captain Scarlett, a one eyed pirate queen. The DLC will add a new expansive desert and a bandit-filled town named Oasis.

The downloadable

Halo 4 Trailer

A new Halo 4 trailer has been scheduled to air live on October 18^th on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and will then be available to watch from Halo Waypoint and the Xbox YouTube channel straight after.

The two minute long trailer has been named Scanned, and will give an "emotionally charged" back story into the mind of Halo's returning protagonist, the Master Chief.

The trailer is being produced by a large crew of talented directors and artists with mainstream success in the media industry. David Fincher, director of popular movies such as Fight Club and Se7en, is executive producing the project, alongside Tim Miller, lead

Gears of War Judgement Info

If you didn't know already, Gears of War Judgment is Epic Games upcoming title and will be a prequel to the current trilogy, in which the campaign puts you back into the aftermath of Emergence Day in Gears of War 1. You'll follow Kilo Squad, including members Lt. Damon Baird and Private Augustus, as they are accused of treason after a bloody battle against the Locust in Halvo Bay.

The campaign is likely to be equally as stunning as the previous games, but what brings players back again and again is the competitive multiplayer that stands out from other top shooter games.

In Gears of War Judgment, we'll still be able to

Black Ops 2 Combat Training Info

Unbelievably there are still some gamers who will play through the campaigns, but will avoid the multiplayer aspects, and for Call of Duty, the multiplayer is one of the biggest attractions to the game. It comes to no surprise then that Treyarch have put a lot of effort into encouraging those players into the online experience.

The first of those is going to be the inclusion of a competitive combat training mode experience, allowing players to level up to level 10 by fighting in groups against other similarly leveled players and AI. Once at level 10, this game mode becomes locked out, but players of any level can still