Microsoft has sent over some screenshots for Halo 4 as well as information pertaining to the game’s Limited Edition.

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A “major Canadian company” has various vacancies available for a “semi open-world action adventure title that responds to player choice and interaction.” Superannuation, which posted the link on Twitter, believes the company to be Eidos and suggests the title could be Deus Ex 4.

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Rocksteady’s influence, it seems, has been felt all over the Warner land.

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Crytek has released a few bits of artwork and screenshots for Crysis 3. The last batch of shots can be found here. Crysis 3 is due on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 in spring 2013.

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A job listing on LinkedIn states a “major, renowned studio in the UK, “is looking “to bolster it’s team with several new recruits” to work on an MMO title for next-generation consoles. Superannuation reckons the studio is Lionhead.

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Ubisoft has announced Trials Evolution has sold 500,000 units since its April 18 launch, when it set a record for selling 100,000 copies day one. Ubisoft has said the title has “great multiplatform potential for RedLynx brands,” with CEO Yves Guillemot stating the developer is poised to bring in “big multiplatform digital revenue potential.” On its financial call to investors yesterday, Ubisoft announced Assassin’s Creed: Revelations has shipped 7.2 million units with Driver: San Francisco and Rayman Origins shipping 2 million each. Thanks, Gamasutra.

During Monday night’s launch event for Diablo III, Sam Clay spoke to HMV PR boss Gennaro Castaldo on its significance and how the movie and music industries could take a page from games.

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Saints Row 4 has surfaced on the LinkedIn resume of artist David Payne, where it states he was the lead prop and weapon artist for the title.

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Nintendo has dubbed May 19 Kid Icarus: Uprising Multiplayer Battle Day. The designation has been set so the game’s fanbase can organize its own multiplayer tournaments, meetups and social gatherings for the title using Meetup Everywhere. Using broadband or local wireless, players can compete in multiplayer modes ranging from three-on-three Light versus Dark mode or six-player Free-for-All mode. The 20 groups with the most participants will receive special Kid Icarus: Uprising premium items such as AR Card packs and T-shirts, while supplies last. Those interested in a Kid Icarus: Uprising multiplayer event using Meetup Everywhere should click here to find events in their area or to plan their own meetups.

Sony has released a set of artwork and screenshots for The Last of Us. Most of these you’ve seen before, but them’s the breaks. Have a look below, and in case you missed it, here’s the latest trailer.

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Disney’s released a new video of Epic Mickey 2, going behind the scenes of the game’s development. Warren Spector and the team at Junction Point touch upon the world of the Wasteland, the capabilities of the HD consoles for the PS3 and 360 version, a fully-voiced cast and more.

Disney Epic Mickey 2 launches this fall for PS3, 360 and Wii.

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Sony has updated the PS Store for its European regions with Sonic 4 Episode 2, PixelJunk 4am, Deus Ex, and the first DLC drop for Max Payne 3. Get the full update below.

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Naughty Dog has said the change to Ellie that was shown in the new trailer for The Last of Us last night was partly because it wanted a character that fitted more with the story.

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Famitsu’s confirmed this week the developer for Project X Zone is Xenoblade Chronicles developer Monolith Soft. The Namco, Sega and Capcom crossover launches in Japan for 3DS later this year.

Thanks, Andriasang.

Famitsu’s unveiled EX Troopers in its new issue this week for 3DS and PS3 as a spin-off to Lost Planet.

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The Reclaimer Trilogy, the name for the new series of Halo games, has been laid out for up to ten years, 343 Industries’ Frank O’Connor has said.

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The next Tales of core installment will ask the question “are you prepared to destroy the world for the sake of a girl?” The question is the tagline for the next game, which’ll be announced next month, as detailed in this week’s Famitsu by Tales of producer Hideo Baba.

Thanks, Siliconera.

Ubisoft is making a serious push in the social, free-to-play and digital spheres, but the French publisher hasn’t forgotten the core, fronting a small but solid line up clustered around the 2012-2013 transition.

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Dear Esther has now launched on Mac following a previous release on PC. To celebrate the Apple release, which now comes with SteamPlay support, the game is half-off as part of Midweek Madness until tomorrow. You can pick it up for £3.49.

Cave’s canned two titles in development for PlayStation Vita, this week’s Famitsu has apparently said. The two titles were a shooter and a Sengoku-themed title called Shirotsuku.

Thanks, Siliconera.