Take -Two have announced that the eagerly expected Max Payne, which had a planned release date of March, would indeed be placed into RockStar’s ‘favourite’ release month of May. Fans can now expect the game to arrive on the Xbox 360 and PS3 on the 15th of May in the US, with the UK dates being the 18th of May. PC gamers having to wait until the 29th of May in the US and the 1st of June in the UK. That’s ages away right?

It was announced by Strauss Zelnick, chairman and CEO of Take-Two, who said the “short delay” was to ”ensure that Max Payne 3 delivers the highest quality”.

Pistols crossed that he’s right on that.

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Ken Block, pioneer of the ‘Gymkhana’ freestyle driving video phenomenon that has received over 90 million YouTube views, is taking over London’s iconic Battersea Power Station this week and turning it into a massive stunt and obstacle course. The performance, which is being filmed for a forthcoming Gymkhana-style video, aims to recreate a sequence from the highly-anticipated racing video game DiRT 3, which will see players driving Block’s own Gymkhana THREE Ford Fiesta around the Battersea Power Station course in the game.

“It’s an incredible opportunity and an absolute first for me to run a Gymkhana-style course in the heart of London. Using Battersea Power Station as the venue totally came out of DiRT 3’s game design and makes for a brilliant backdrop,” says Ken Block. “DiRT 3’s proving such an inspiration, and obviously I’m stoked about the game’s Gymkhana content. It’s the first time where a driving game isn’t demanding I drive a specific way, it lets me hoon around the way I want. It’s something I’ve always wanted to be able to do in a game.”

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DiRT 3, created by BAFTA Award-winning Codemasters Studios and coming May 24^th, is the first video game to feature Gymkhana-style showpiece driving events alongside the series’ core racing experiences, such as Rally and Rallycross. Ken Block, who also drives for the Monster World Rally Team, is DiRT 3’s technical consultant.

In DiRT 3 you will compete at Gymkhana courses set in and around Battersea Power Station and other global locations. You will see your car control tested to the very limit as you drift, spin-dry and jump your way to stardom in Gymkhana events. Specially created arenas will be packed with props and you’ll be able to practice your skills, chain together moves, complete challenges or hang out online with friends.

What have we been playing?

Matt’s journey with Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood reaches a climax, and he sinks a few hours into Fallout: New Vegas.

Daren goes back in time and ties up a gaming loose end with the classic adventure game, Sanitarium.

This weeks news topics

Blizzard are already discussing the next World of Warcraft expansion, a Dead Space 2 demo on it’s way, Crystal Dynamics set to reboot the Tomb Raider series, Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception announced, Monster Hunter boosts PSP sales in Japan, an early reveal from EA surrounding Mass Effect 3, the PS3 version of Final Fantasy XIV is delayed, DC Universe Online beta incoming, Forza 3 DLC and somebody else decides to sue a gaming publisher.

The usual suspects: Retail Roundup, New Releases, the Twitter Section and the sexy quiz.

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What have we been playing?

Matt’s love of Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood continues to blossom.

Daren’s ‘dead’ impressed with Zombie Nation, shares early impressions of Gran Turismo 5 and get some family gaming time with Banjo-Kazooie and ilomilo.

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This weeks news topics

Rumour and speculation over a HD remake of Halo, Dead Rising: Case West announced, Killzone 3 gets a double dose of Collecter’s Editions for Europe, Xbox Live Rewards programme detailed, Ubisoft hint at a 10-year plan for Assassin’s Creed and a UK date for Kirby’s Epic Yarn.

The usual suspects: Retail Roundup, New Releases, the Twitter Section and the return of the sexy quiz.

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