Microsoft is taking steps to elevate the reputation of its popular but notorious online service, Xbox Live, for its third console, this fall's Xbox One. If they pull this off, the more positive gamers of the world might enjoy their online gaming sessions a little more.

The evolution of the Xbox online service got shown on stage today at Microsoft’s reveal event. Users will keep their current accounts but have access to a slew of upgraded functions like a game-recording DVR and dynamic game achievements.

The console port of last year's Resident Evil: Revelations leads the list of this week's new titles, accompanied by the Wii U version of LEGO Batman 2, a downloadable sequel to Call of Juarez, and an adaptation of the latest Fast and Furious movie.

This is far from the first time this rumour has popped up. We heard last year that Microsoft was planning this, but as the reveal of a new Xbox console - and a new Windows update - draws closer, we're hearing it again. This time a little more convincingly.

THQ's bankruptcy couldn't kill it. Now, Metro: Last Light finally arrives for the big three—PC, PS3 and 360. Manhunt resurfaces on PSN and Zen Studios' awesome pinball simulator debuts on Steam. The Week in Games is brought to you by Dealzon.

Playing online games often exposes one to the worst of humanity. Within this den of scum and villainy you’ll find twelve year olds who act like four year olds, dudes that would be the worst drinking buddies, and silent, useless teammates that clearly have no f***ing idea how to play this damn game. Of course, when…

Few new games this week, probably because Mother's Day is a week from now. And don't you feel awful for looking for another video game to buy instead of thinking of a gift for her. Some PSN and eShop releases are accompanied the Steam release of Pinball FX 2 (and its Star Wars tables). That's it.

Last year, the "Shutdown Law" was created in South Korea to prevent gamers under sixteen from gaming during a six-hour block at night. A year later, it's going to impact more than gamers under the age of sixteen. PlayStation gamers under 18 are getting screwed, too.

Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, whatever the hell that thing really is, reveals itself on consoles Tuesday and Wednesday. Soul Sacrifice for the PS Vita is another noteworthy release this week, along with Zeno Clash II on PC, 360 and PS3.