MyGaming weekly roundup (12 – 16 March 2012)

Hey look, it’s Friday! Did you fall asleep for an entire week again? Were you playing Mass Effect 3? Come on, be honest now…

Not to worry! Courtesy of the MyGaming elves, you can catch up with the biggest news this week, right here. No need to thank them, we’ll feed them as a reward (but not too much).

The Diablo 3 announcement you were waiting for

Oh yes, ladies and gentlemen – all systems go: Diablo 3 has got a release date.

>> Diablo III release date announced

Baldur’s Gate is getting enhanced

Diablo 3 not your cup of tea? Don’t tell James, but it’s not mine, either. Baldur’s Gate, however, most definitely is – and it’s currently in the workshop getting a new coat of paint.

>> Baldur’s Gate Enhanced – what we know so far
>> Baldur’s Gate Enhanced Edition announcement breaks the internet

Mass Effect 3 upsets people

Last week we were all clamouring to grab hold of Mass Effect 3 – a week later, everyone is evidently clamouring to grab hold of BioWare’s neck to choke them for the ending.

>> Mass Effect 3 players want a new game ending
>> New Mass Effect 3 multiplayer stuff incoming?
>> Mass Effect 3 ending change petition also supports charity
>> BioWare keeping mum until more people finish Mass Effect 3

Bethesda has been busy

Never ones to simply sit back and do nothing, Bethesda has been spending its time settling courtroom scuffles and trademarking™ common™ words™.

>> Bethesda to announce Elder Scrolls MMO soon
>> Skyrim update lets you propose to Lydia
>> Bethesda successfully trademarks a common noun

Microsoft have been busy, too

Want a next-generation Xbox? Well Microsoft have something to say about that. They also can’t decide if they want to give us more Gamerscore – or take it all away.

>> Microsoft makes next-gen Xbox reveal announcement
>> Xbox LIVE glitch scrubs Gamerscore, Achievements, everything
>> Microsoft wants you to achieve more while gaming

Prices cut!

What do we love more than things? Things that cost less than they used to!

>> Nvidia GTX 580 price cut in SA
>> FNB cutting iPad 2 prices
>> Nintendo DS Lite price cut in SA

And in your local news

So how big is the South African gaming market? And what does Google want to do with Gmail? Will we ever be real rock stars? And does MWeb really love us? Why are we asking all these questions? Will these local news articles answer them?

>> The size of SA’s gaming market revealed
>> Send free SMSes from Gmail in South Africa
>> Rocksmith: rocking SA in 2012
>> MWEB launches GamersGate mirror service

C-c-c-c-c-competitions!

We love you guys, and always have something going on to give back to our readers – so be sure to check out these MyGaming competitions and stand a chance to win.

>> Win BitFenix Colossus Venom Edition PC case
>> Diablo III beta key give-away enters bonus round