MyGaming weekly roundup (30 January – 3 February 2012)

Missed something big this week? Never fear, for below you’ll find all the news stories that made waves in the week of 30 January – 3 February 2012.

THQ’s rough patch

THQ hasn’t been having a great time as of late, with earning results showing a massive loss, the company has had to change tactics somewhat.

>> THQ suffers huge loss with uDraw
>> THQ leaving kids game market

Mass Effect bustle

Mass Effect 3 is so close we can almost taste it – and this week we’ve received a few updates to make the past look better, whet our appetites for the time to come, and get us excited for the epic conclusion.

>> New Mass Effect PC mod makes everything look better
>> Mass Effect 3′s Insanity Mode is insane
>> Mass Effect 3 demo includes free Xbox LIVE Gold

PS Vita incoming

The PS Vita launch looms, and we’ve collected all the info you need to know about getting your hands on the device locally, and what games you can expect to play.

>> SA gets more PS Vita launch titles
>> PS Vita SA launch info update

Next-gen commitments

Wondering what the next generation of consoles holds? Well you might have to wait just a bit longer, with the big HD players telling us all off – and only the Wii U making any sort of waves.

>> Wii U hardware is “changing constantly”
>> No new Xbox in 2012, says Microsoft
>> Sony boss: Next PlayStation will likely be last out the door

Delays and Dates

Delays for PS3 exclusive, Twisted Metal, and the PC version Prototype 2 – but at least PC gamers will know when they can get Alan Wake, and we all find out where Max Payne has settled on the calendar. Oh, and Dragon’s Dogma – which is funny to say out loud.

>> Max Payne 3 release dated (again)
>> Alan Wake PC release date and pricing confirmed
>> Twisted Metal delayed, censored
>> Prototype 2 delayed on PC
>> Dragon’s Dogma release date announced

Local is lekker

Whoo! Look at all the local stuff going on – competitions, leagues, recruitments, servers and results. All you need to know about what’s going on right here on our homeland.

>> Battlefield Play4Free and Battlefield Heroes servers launched in SA
>> PSA: iGame February Frenzy Tournament starts today
>> DoGaming League 2012 ready to rock
>> Team SA goes down against Finland in Battlefield 3
>> SA Arma 2 community recruiting for 2012 season