Here’s a new video from Driver San Francisco that’s specifically tailored for fans of the original Driver game. Remember that difficult garage level from the first game? Well now you can see it recreated in San Francisco. And if you’d like to venture back to the original level in the new game, find a DeLorean, shift into it, and drive at 88 MPH.

Today Capcom unveiled this official front-of-box packaging for next year’s release of Dragon’s Dogma. The game utilizes character ability, not dice rolls, to bring down beasts in this open-world, adventure brought to you by the creators of Resident Evil 4 and Devil May Cry 4. The title is slated to be available for both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

Majesco Entertainment is teaming up with Hasbro to bring Twister Mania to Kinect this holiday season. The title reimagines the classic game into digital form while aiming to keep all the uninhibited, physical fun you remember from the original.

Players will be able to twist into fun with friends and family in this fast-paced game that supports up to eight players across three game modes with 16 variations and over 1800 shapes. Don’t hold back as you duck, squeeze, contort and move your body to match your opponent’s silhouette, knock down blocks against the clock and fill in thousands of crazy shapes of all sizes and themes, when Twister Mania hits shelves in November.

A new Driver San Francisco developer diary is here. In this third and final episode of the series, the Ubisoft Reflections team discusses the game’s online multiplayer modes and how shift enhances the gameplay experience.

Driver San Francisco will ship throughout North America on September 6, for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii.

Valve today confirmed that the PC flavor of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, will use the Steamworks suite of services. Pre-purchase reservations are now available via Steam.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is slated for worldwide release November 8. The PC version of the product will be powered by Steamworks for both the digital and tangible versions of the game and offline play will also be supported along with auto-updating and achievements.

Atari has a new Wii title coming out October 4. The Kore Gang, developed by Pixonauts, is an action platformer that follows the exploits of three adventurers: Pixie, an acrobatic thrill-seeker who craves excitement; the not-so-agile, MadBoy, who has a big heart and even bigger fists; and, their pal Rex, a tiny Chihuahua with a big bark.

When Manhattan is attacked by the evil subterranean Krank Brothers and their Krank Tank, it is up to Pixie, MadBoy and Rex to save the city and ultimately the world. With the help of the Kore Suit, robotic armor which greatly enhances the wearer’s natural abilities, they set out on an adventure to confront the Kranks and end their reign of nastiness.

Hard Reset, the old school, sci-fi first person PC-exclusive shooter, now has a release date. It will be available via Steam September 13 for $29.99, and can be pre-ordered now at a 10% discount.

We didn’t have the system requirements at the time of preview, but they’re available below.

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Paradox Interactive just revealed the details of their latest project, Warlock – Master of the Arcane, a new turn-based strategy game set in the fantastical land of Ardania, popularized by the Majesty franchise. The game invites players to assume the role of the Great Mage and build a powerful magical empire, giving mighty mages the ability to control armies and wield magic to wage war against one another, as they compete with other wizards for the title of Warlock.

The game will offer a range of military units, three different races, both summoned and wild creatures, and spells from which players can discover combinations that help attain victory over their adversaries. With battles to fight, gods to side with, and a city management system, players must strike a balance between military might and magical prowess to remain the last mage standing when Warlock – Master of the Arcane arrives in the spring of 2012.

Published by Square Enix and developed by Ankama, WAKFU is a turn-based tactical MMORPG. Featuring an anime art style, players can choose from 14 different character classes and engage in questing, combat, crafting, and politics. This week, PAX Prime media attendees will get a sneak peek and some hands-on time with a brand new character class, the Pandawa. The community will have access to the new class soon.

What do Pandawas like best? Lifting their pint to the gods with one hand and their friends and enemies in the air with the other. They’re not too bad with an axe either. What most people don’t know, though, is that they’re just as active with their tongues as they are with their fists after a few glasses of fermented Bamboo.

A closed beta test is already underway.

Discover the world of Dark Souls in this first part of the Prologue video series, which provides a deeper look into the story behind the game.

In the age of ancients, the world was unformed, shrouded by fog. It was a land of gray crags, arched trees, and immortal dragons. But then, there was fire!

Bethesda Softworks just released this new Rage gameplay video: Gearhead Vault. The Gearhead bandits have started combining Feltrite and Plutonium to create the ultimate power supply. The mayor of Subwaytown then sends you on a mission to the clan’s vault so that he can claim this new power for his own use.

Rage arrives October 4.

Lonesome Road, the fourth add-on pack for Fallout: New Vegas, will be available for download via Xbox Live (800 MS Points), the PlayStation Network and Steam ($9.99) September 20.

In Lonesome Road, you are contacted by the original Courier Six, a man by the name of Ulysses who refused to deliver the Platinum Chip at the beginning of New Vegas. Ulysses promises the answer as to why he didn’t take the job, but only if you make one last journey into the hurricane-swept canyons of the Divide, a landscape torn apart by earthquakes and violent storms. It’s up to you whether you take the job or not.

But wait, there’s more! Two additional DLC packs, Courier’s Stash and Gun Runners’ Arsenal, will be available for download September 27.

Gaijin Entertainment has just released this first official trailer for World of Planes. Based on the game’s recently released DirectX 9 Benchmark alpha version, the video provides real-time in-game footage.

And don’t forget, the WWII flying sim MMO is scheduled to enter open beta testing next month.

Steve Jobs, who has been on medical leave for an undisclosed condition since January 17, today resigned from his position as Apple’s Chief Executive. According to MSNBC he stated that he could “no longer meet my duties and expectations.” Interim CEO Tim Cook will take over, while Jobs will stay on as chairman of the board.

In his letter to the company he said, “I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee. As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple. I believe Apple’s brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role. I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you.”

Dungeon Defenders will launch on October 19 for the Xbox 360 (via Live) and Windows PC. A date for its PSN arrival should be revealed soon. The title blends the tower defense genre with action-RPG elements for some four-player (drop-in/out on/offline) co-op goodness. Players control one of four distinct classes in a bid to beat back an ancient evil. A combination of real-time strategy and hack and slash action must be used to prevail.