Max Payne 3 After a six year hiatus, Max Payne is back and more badass than ever. Rockstar Games is reviving the franchise with the grittiest, darkest Max Payne title to date. After ten years of hiding from the world, Max is back in an adventure full of violence, blood and danger. This month, subscribers will get a 10 page world-exclusive first-look at the new game.

Transformers You might not know his name, but if you grew up in the ‘80s, you probably know Peter Cullen’s voice. He’s done plenty of work in animated shows over the years, but Cullen is perhaps best known as the voice of the Transformers’ inspirational lead, Optimus Prime. We talked with Cullen about the role, including his inspirations, and much more.  Optimus Prime Speaks

Guitar Hero 5 It’s hard to believe it, but Guitar Hero is now up to its fifth main release—and that’s not even counting offshoots like Rocks the ‘80s, band-specific outings like Aerosmith and Metallica, and the portable versions of the game. At this stage, what can possibly be changed, added or updated? Come to find out, plenty. We talked with Brian Bright, the game’s project director, about what kinds of new goodies players can expect to see when they get their hands on Guitar Hero 5.  Developer Interview

		Lord of the Rings Lord of the Rings: Aragorn’s Quest is bringing a faithful retelling of the classic stories to the Wii. Would-be adventurers will be able to get into the game as never before, thanks to the system’s motion controls. We spoke with Steve Pritchard, development director at Headstrong Games, about the project, including the controls, story and much more.  Development Q&A

Ratchet & Clank Insomniac’s at it again, with Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time. Unlike the last couple of installments, the PSP game Secret Agent Clank and the downloadable title Quest for Booty, A Crack in Time is a full-on PS3 release. We talked with Brian Allgeier, the game’s creative director, about what fans can expect to see in the latest game.  Creative Director Interview

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