Andrew Groen
Andrew is a freelance video game journalist, writing for sites like Wired and GamesRadar. Andrew has also written a book called EMPIRES OF EVE: A History of the Great Wars of EVE Online.
Latest articles by Andrew Groen
PopCap, THQ and Funcom hit with layoffs
By Andrew Groen published
In a bit of a dark day for the video game industry, three major companies have announced layoffs that affect dozens of game industry workers...
Spec-Ops: The Line will get free co-op in new update
By Andrew Groen published
One of the most surprising titles of the year, Spec Ops: The Line, is getting a rather hefty update today as a free co-op mode is introduced...
Dust 514 big beta update goes live today, coming to PS Plus tomorrow
By Andrew Groen published
The update that will finally link Dust 514's closed beta to its parent game, EVE Online, officially goes live later today with PlayStation Plus subscribers gaining access tomorrow...
Diablo 3 Paragon system will be implemented today
By Andrew Groen published
Blizzard announced today that the newly revealed Paragon system will already be going live in Diablo 3 later today...
Dota 2 spectator client released on Steam
By Andrew Groen published
Dota 2 angles for eSports crowd
Diablo 3 to get big end-game boost with Paragon system
By Andrew Groen published
Blizzard announced today that they are planning to implement a brand new leveling system into Diablo 3 designed to give level-capped players more goals to strive toward...
Sports Champions 2 release date announced
By Andrew Groen published
The sequel to perhaps the best PS Move game yet made, Sports Champions, is on its way and now we have an official release date to mark on our calendars...
Plants vs Zombies 2 announced, release window revealed
By Andrew Groen published
The zombies...are coming
OnLive denies reports that it will lay off entire staff soon -- Updated
By Andrew Groen published
Two separate reports citing company insiders are alleging that OnLive is preparing to lay off its entire staff very soon...
Dead Space 3 video introduces weapon crafting system
By Andrew Groen published
It's only been a single day since EA last released a trailer for Dead Space 3, but they're already following it up with a new video that shows off the game's weapon building system...
Ghost Recon Online beta now open to the public
By Andrew Groen published
Ghost Recon Online has finally come out of closed beta, and now anybody who's interested can log in and try out the upcoming online-only shooter...
War of the Roses goes into beta, first invites going out
By Andrew Groen published
Paradox Interactive announced today that it's medieval multiplayer game War of the Roses has now enterered a live beta, and they've begun sending out invitations to fans...
World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria opening cinematic revealed
By Andrew Groen published
World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria is coming soon, and Blizzard has now released the official opening cinematic for the controversial Pandaren race...
Planetary Annihilation Kickstarter launched by SMNC dev Uber Entertainment
By Andrew Groen published
Monday Night Annihilation
Dragon Commander, Original Sin stolen from Gamescom booth, $5000 bounty posted
By Andrew Groen published
Two games were reportedly stolen from the booth of Larian Studios this year at Gamescom prompting an internet manhunt with a reward of $5000...
StarCraft 2: Heart of the Swarm beta currently being prepped by Blizzard
By Andrew Groen published
Nuclear launch detected
Killzone Mercenary for Vita announced at Sony presser, first trailer revealed
By Andrew Groen published
The announcement of Killzone Mercenaries was one of the more exciting events at Sony press conference at Gamescom 2012, and now we've got video of the announcement trailer...
Diablo III Starter Edition is now free
By Andrew Groen published
Blizzard announced today that Diablo III's Starter Edition is now available free of charge, allowing players to dip their toes into the experience first before committing to full price...
Assassin's Creed 3 Gamescom trailer shows off naval warfare
By Andrew Groen published
Amid all the great new trailers that have been rolling out of Gamescom today, we got a brand new look at Assassin's Creed 3's naval warfare segements...
Lost Planet 3 new trailer revealed at Gamescom
By Andrew Groen published
Today at Gamescom 2012, Capcom unleashed a new trailer for its sci-fi blockbuster, Lost Planet 3, which gives us a look at some giant boss battles and even more giant mechs...
Dead Space 3 release date and pre-order bonuses announced
By Andrew Groen published
At EA's GamesCom conference today, the company announced the official launch date for Dead Space 3 along with the bonus goods their hardcore fans will get for pre-ordering...
Team Fortress 2 adding brand new cooperative mode
By Andrew Groen published
In a surprise announcement, Valve has revealed that they will be adding a brand new cooperative mode to its aged-like-fine-wine classic multiplayer shooter, Team Fortress 2...
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