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May 2012

16 May
New Release
Halo 4 to Feature Infinity Multiplayer

343 Industries details Halo 4's Infinity Multiplayer, a hub aboard the UNSC Infinity where players build and progress a custom Spartan-IV across all modes.

16 May
New Release
Halo 4 Limited Edition Available for Pre-Order

The $99.99 Halo 4 Limited Edition is up for pre-order, bundling the War Games Map Pass for nine post-launch competitive maps and collector extras.

16 May
Industry
Game Over for 38 Studios?

38 Studios is delinquent on a $1.1 million payment to Rhode Island and seeking more state aid, with the governor doubting it's worth further investment.

15 May
Industry
The Secret World Beta Weekend #2: Kingsmouth Calling

Funcom's second Secret World beta weekend starts May 18th, carrying over characters and opening new parts of Solomon Island.

15 May
New Release
Revolutionary Changes Coming to FIFA 13

EA announces five core innovations for FIFA 13 overhauling AI, dribbling, ball control and collisions for a tougher battle across the pitch.

15 May
New Release Mac
Releasing Now: May 15th, 2012

This week's releases are headlined by two long-awaited heavyweights: Diablo III, 12 years after Diablo II, and Rockstar's Max Payne 3.

15 May
Industry
Is 38 Studios Broke?

Reports say Rhode Island officials are meeting with 38 Studios over its finances, raising doubts about the future of the Kingdoms of Amalur studio.

15 May
Industry
Diablo III Servers Down for Emergency Maintenance

Diablo III's always-online servers went down for emergency maintenance on launch day, a pointed reminder of the cost of requiring a login to play solo.

14 May
Industry
Guild Wars 2 Stress Test Now Starting

ArenaNet runs a Guild Wars 2 server stress test for registered pre-purchase customers, following up on issues found during the first beta weekend.