Weekly Wrap-Up: Go Play Diablo 3

We covered a ton of content this week on TheFeed, and luckily for you, we're going to post them all right now so you can catch up. We're really nice. This week's biggest story might have been Diablo 3's Open Beta Weekend, which is still going on.

After you're done, check out our excellent slate of webshows for the week:

• Feedback: The Feedback crew covers the drama around used games sales.
  
• Sessler's Soapbox: Adam talks about The Witcher 2.
• Fresh Ink: Blair Butler talks the latest and greatest comics.

And now for the news...

Monday

• Scott Murphy and Mark Crowe, the 'Two Guys from Andromeda' creators of the Space Quest series, reunite to form a new studio.
• Electronic Arts officially confirms Crysis 3 for a spring 2013 release along with the initial pre-order details.
• Human Head Studios, the developer on Bethesda's Prey 2, reveals to Facebook followers that a Rune sequel is being considered.
• A newly discovered glitch in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time results in a world's-fastest 23-minute speed run.
• A LinkedIn resume posting suggests that Microsoft will be implementing a new way for Xbox Live users to spend money in 2012.
• A demo for Dragon's Dogma is coming out on April 22.
• Check out the Bethesda screenshot that has leaked.
• Is Farmville 2 in development? Maybe, according to a resume listing.
• The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, the best game of all time, has been recreated in musical form
• he PlayStation Network, aka the PSN, will be down for scheduled maintenance today.
• News: Mario for Wii U will be shown at E3 2012.
• Star Wars: The Old Republic has introduced a surprise live event.
• For Earth Week, we're checking out a handful of games that take you out of the living room and into the real world.
• The Apple iPad Mini may be on its way according to Chinese web site NetEase.
• Electronic Arts (EA) is denying rumors that they're laying off 500-1,000 workers.
• Before you pick it up, we tell you all you need to know about The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings.
• Microsoft and Sony have confirmed their E3 Press Conference dates.
• Fresh Ink Online: Jay Faerber Reviews Saga, Thief Of Thieves
• EA has made some pretty significant changes to its Origin banning procedures.
• Check out our preview of Family Guy Online.
• X-Play's Morgan Webb went all the way to Austin, Texas, to check out BioWare Austin's Studio.
• Care to play a round of video game inspired mini-golf?

Tuesday

• Nintendo will gives the gaming world its first look at Pikmin 3 for Wii U at E3 in June 2012.
• EA Sports confirms plans to release a pair of SSX Tricky-inspired DLC packs for SSX, available separately or bundled together.
• A new trailer for Namco Bandai's Star Trek game gives a look at how it plays and nods to an 'early 2013' release.
• Electronic Arts releases a Battlelog iOS app that allows players to remotely access their Battlefield 3 stats and social features.
• Check out the cinematic trailer for Bethesda's Dishonored!
• Microsoft confirms a November 6, 2012 release date for Halo 4, with more details to come from Conan O'Brien's late night show.
• We've got a killer Star Trek preview for you to enjoy.
• Hop on your flying nimbus and read our full Dragon Ball Z for Kinect preview.
• Are Valve and Apple working together to create a gaming console?
• Rockstar and Marvel have come together to create a Max Payne 3 comic series.
• Look through the lens of truth as we compare the Xbox 360 and PC version of The Witcher 2.
• We've got some details on Baldur's Gate for the iOS.
• Ubisoft has announced their latest facebook game, House M.D. Critical Cases.
• Brad Welch recently unveiled a ton of Halo 4 competitive multiplayer details.
• Valve has updated the Portal and Valve facebook pages with the same image
• With Fez already out, we take a look at the five big indie titles that will be your new obsession.
• Check out how SimCity will manage the water when it comes out.
• Check out our Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch preview.
• We check out the top 5 richest video games characters and some of the taxes that they need to pay.
• Tekken Tag Tournament 2 won't have any paid character DLC according to Tekken series producer Katsuhiro Harada.
• Check out our NCAA Football 13 preview.
• Far Cry 3's competitive multiplayer mode was on display and playable at PAX East 2012
• Darksiders 2 has been delayed.

Wednesday

• The much-publicized Halo 4 appearance on Conan turns out to be a nine-minute sketch with a brief look at multiplayer footage.
• From April 19-23, Microsoft will unlock the most popular Xbox 360 entertainment apps for non-Gold Xbox Live users to try out.
• Activision reveals 007 Legends, a new James Bond FPS that ties together the stories from six of the classic super-spy movies.
• A multi-page advertisement in Famitsu reveals the existence of the PlayStation Vita action game, Soul Sacrifice.
• THQ pushes the global release of Darksiders 2 back a few months, from June 26, 2012 to sometime in August.
• Check out this Minecraft video of an amazingly detailed re-creation of Final Fantasy 7's walled city of Midgar.
• Check out all the details on Spec Ops: The Line's multiplayer modes.
• Late night comedians Andy Richter and Conan O'Brien will be characters in Halo 4.
• Publisher THQ has said that it will make more money than it had expected. Saints Row 3 to thank.
• Apple is being sued over how they deal with in-app microtransactions.
• Need for Speed's next installment in the annual series will be Need For Speed: Most Wanted 2.
• Is Dead Space 3 coming? According to a retailer, yes.
• Three free PlayStation Vita apps, Paint Park, Treasure Park, and Wake Up Club are all coming to the handheld.
• This week on Feedback we decided to talk about used games.
• The Thundercats are coming to the Nintendo DS in August.
• Get your Bioware fix as Mass Effect 3, SWTOR Game Deals and More In This Week in Game Deals
• TERA is hosting an open beta event this weekend, April 20-23, 2012.
• We take a look at what you can download this spring in Microsoft's Arcade NEXT.
• Final Fantasy 13-2 is getting Snow and Valfodr DLC around May 15, 2012.
• Find out if the skills it takes you to win a hand at poker help you to pull off that amazing combo.
• Swedish furniture maker Ikea has introduced a new smart TV.
• ArenaNet has announced the first public Guild Wars 2 beta weekend will take place on April 27-29.
• Valve has released some incredibly interesting heat maps from the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive beta.
• God of War: Ascension has been announced

Thursday

• The much-publicized Halo 4 appearance on Conan turns out to be a nine-minute sketch with a brief look at multiplayer footage.
• From April 19-23, Microsoft will unlock the most popular Xbox 360 entertainment apps for non-Gold Xbox Live users to try out.
• Activision reveals 007 Legends, a new James Bond FPS that ties together the stories from six of the classic super-spy movies.
• A multi-page advertisement in Famitsu reveals the existence of the PlayStation Vita action game, Soul Sacrifice.
• THQ pushes the global release of Darksiders 2 back a few months, from June 26, 2012 to sometime in August.
• Check out this Minecraft video of an amazingly detailed re-creation of Final Fantasy 7's walled city of Midgar.
• Check out all the details on Spec Ops: The Line's multiplayer modes.
• Late night comedians Andy Richter and Conan O'Brien will be characters in Halo 4.
• Publisher THQ has said that it will make more money than it had expected. Saints Row 3 to thank.
• Apple is being sued over how they deal with in-app microtransactions.
• Need for Speed's next installment in the annual series will be Need For Speed: Most Wanted 2.
• Is Dead Space 3 coming? According to a retailer, yes.
• Three free PlayStation Vita apps, Paint Park, Treasure Park, and Wake Up Club are all coming to the handheld.
• This week on Feedback we decided to talk about used games.
• The Thundercats are coming to the Nintendo DS in August.
• Get your Bioware fix as Mass Effect 3, SWTOR Game Deals and More In This Week in Game Deals
• TERA is hosting an open beta event this weekend, April 20-23, 2012.
• We take a look at what you can download this spring in Microsoft's Arcade NEXT.
• Final Fantasy 13-2 is getting Snow and Valfodr DLC around May 15, 2012.
• Find out if the skills it takes you to win a hand at poker help you to pull off that amazing combo.
• Swedish furniture maker Ikea has introduced a new smart TV.
• ArenaNet has announced the first public Guild Wars 2 beta weekend will take place on April 27-29.
• Valve has released some incredibly interesting heat maps from the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive beta.
• God of War: Ascension has been announced

Friday

• A newly released blink-and-you'll-miss-it Crysis 3 trailer from Electronic Arts teases an upcoming gameplay trailer.
• Valve boss Gabe Newell shoots down reports that Apple CEO Tim Cook recently visited the offices of the Steam proprietor.
• A video offers a look at a cancelled tactics-oriented Call of Duty game that was in development at Vicarious Visions.
• Take a peek at the newly launched multiplayer trailer and website for 2K Games' Spec Ops: The Line.
• Blizzard kicks open the doors on the Diablo 3 beta, offering open access to one and all from April 20-23, 2012.
• Rocksteady tweeted a picture today that could well be a tease for some Batman: Arkham City DLC.
• Major League gaming has partnered with Blizzard for Starcraft 2 world championship series.
• Meet the sisters of Lollipop Chainsaw in this new video.
• Check out the best in mobile gaming in this week's Knuckle Up.
• Microsoft pulled a video game from the Chinese market because the sound of toilet is considered offensive there.
• Prey 2's developer, Human Head, hasn't worked on the title since November 2011.
• "The Sony Santa Monica Studio is hiring for an unannounced new IP!"
• Enjoy our official music video for Dragon's Dogma. It will totally rock your socks off.
• EA would like to turn all its IP Into "Online Universes"
• Valve's upcoming MOBA, Dota 2, will be free to play "with a twist," according to Gabe Newell.
• Let's take a historic look at the man we love to hate through video game history.