Path of Exile, a PC Action RPG, entered open beta today. The servers were wiped clean of all closed beta characters just a few hours ago, and there should be no more character wipes, even when the game officially launches. While similarities to Diablo II and other ARPGs can be clearly pointed out, Path of Exile stands apart from the crowd in several ways, including its unique skill system where skills are attached to gems (not the characters) and can be modified with other gems.

Gamers have noticed recently that a few new achievements for Ubisoft’s Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game have popped up on the official list of the game. This makes it seem like the long awaited online multiplayer mode is getting closer to a release date.

The PlayStation Network is bringing it in 2013. Yesterday they kicked off their 13 for '13 sale, offering the PlayStation faithful 50% off on 13 downloadable titles. If you own a subscription to PlayStation Plus you'll get 75% off. That's like half price, then half price again!

Microsoft's Game Room service for Xbox 360 and PC showed a ton of potential. Gamers could purchase individual arcade and console games from within a snazzy client and play them via the magic of legal emulation. Sadly, most of the games were just plain old as opposed to classics, and Microsoft stopped releasing games just as things were starting to pick up. Conspicuously absent were Capcom's phenomenal arcade games... But now Capcom's set to launch its own emulation client, Capcom Arcade Cabinet: Retro Game Collection.

Co-op is finally coming to Max Payne 3. I know, I know, you've heard it all before. The DLC add-on, which will introduce co-op to the franchise, has been delayed over and over again since last summer. I know some of the new game smell of Max Payne 3 may have worn off, especially since it's been out since last May. I played through the campaign and thought it was pretty boss. The final act is particularly awesome. Co-op couldn't hurt. 

Firefall has been in beta for what seems like forever, but up until this point, you had to have been accepted to try out the five player co-op game.  This weekend though, that's all about to change, as Red 5 Studios is opening up the servers for anyone who signs up.  The beta kicks off at 10AM PST on January 25th and will run until 11:59PM PST on January 27th.  It's a short beta, but you'll definitely want to check it out to get a feel for the free to play shooter.

SEGA have released a new free to play game on iOS and Android which mixes strategy and base building with real time combat sections.  It's called Kingdom Conquest II - a game that thrusts players into different classes of characters.  As we said the game is split between two sections, in the main strategy part of the game you'll be building up your base, collecting resources, training units, and conquering lands.  In the battle section of the game you'll face multi-level dungeons in 3rd person combat.  It's the latter sections that allow for some truly fun co-op gameplay, as these dungeons can be tackled with up to three additional players.

We thought it was coming, it was confirmed and now there is a funny video.  What am I Talking about?  The failed end of the world in 2012 or the new 'Revolution' DLC for Call of Duty Black Ops 2.  The answer is Black Ops 2.  Check out the new trailer for the DLC that highlights some of the action on offer, but also features humor and a nice car.

If you haven’t played the original Gears of War, then you’re in luck. When you purchase a copy of Gears of War: Judgment at launch, the game will also come with a free copy of the first game in the Gears of War franchise.

Ron Gilbert's latest adventure, The Cave, is available for download now on the PlayStation Network and Nintendo Wii U. It will be available on the Xbox 360 and PC tomorrow. It's a Double Fine game, so you know it should be good, unless you're one of those soulless monsters who doesn't like Double Fine games. What's wrong with you? Embrace the love, and embrace The Cave. 

Looks like some Wii monsters will soon be safe from the maiming weapons of aspiring monster hunter groups. The online multiplayer servers for Monster Hunter Tri, the Wii version of the popular franchise, are coming down April 30th. While hardcore fans will likely be in the midst of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (which drops March 31st on the Wii U and 3DS), fans who don't have those systems or don't want to buy the game right away will have to go about monster slaying without their online buddies from May onward.

The Dead Space 3 public demo is available now on the Xbox 360. It will be available later today when the PlayStation Network receives its regular update. Nick and I played through the demo cooperatively last week and offered our impressions here. You can co-op the demo yourself with on online partner. I don't mean to tell you your business, but you should probably check it out. It was good enough to inspire me to start playing the original Dead Space again.