Mojo Game Studios has launched a Kickstarter campaign for Cradle, an open-world RPG in which players will assume the role of an exiled traveler thrust into the center of a thousand year old conflict between gods. The game features five classes in combination with an upgrade structure built around the backstory of the world, skill based combat, four distinct environments, an augmentable weapon and armor system, and more. 
Cradle Kickstarter Trailer (HD) (58.86MB)
Blizzard Entertainment has issued a new patch for StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm adding Extension Mods, which consist of parameter sets that can be published to Battle.net for use with any StarCraft II melee map - players can apply any Extension Mod to any melee map from the Custom Games list.
A new patch for The Sims 3 is available now upgrading to v1.66.2 the third installment in The Sims series and its expansions (thanks: Blues). The update includes mostly some changes regarding the Into the Future expansion (check full article for changelog).
Changelog: The Sims 3 v1.66.2 Patch
The Sims 3 v1.66.2 Patch (1.63GB)
Created by Volker Ritzhaupt, GhostControl Inc. is a turn based ghost hunting strategy game in which you must manage a team of ghosthunters and free London from paranormal terror in turn-based battles. With the income from your team's work you can equip them with some amazing gadgets, but manage your budget with care not everything is as useful as it may appear.
GhostControl Inc. Demo for Windows (260.09MB)
GhostControl Inc. Demo for Linux (296.16MB)
GhostControl Inc. Demo for Mac (296.93MB)
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has released a new gameplay movie and three more screenshots from Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, a third-person action game set in Middle-earth exploring an original story of vengeance and redemption. In Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, gamers take on the role of Talion, a valiant ranger whose family is slain in front of him the night Sauron and his army return to Mordor, moments before his own life is taken. Resurrected by a Spirit of vengeance and empowered with Wraith abilities, Talion ventures into Mordor and vows to destroy those who have wronged him. Through the course of his personal vendetta, Talion uncovers the truth of the Spirit that compels him, learns the origins of the Rings of Power and ultimately confronts his true nemesis.
At the Paradox Interactive Convention in Miami, Paradox Interactive announced that a fast-paced Duel Mode will be added to Magicka: Wizard Wars, a player-versus-player (PvP)-focused multiplayer game from Paradox North. In Duel Mode, four players will step into an arena with a shortage of personal space, and two randomly chosen players will begin the battle in a one-on-one format while the others witness the carnage. When one wizard falls, a spectator will take their place, with all four players cycling into the game until one robe warrior has scored six murders - making them the champion.