Prey 2 is a game we've not heard wind of for some time, and that's  shame because it was looking absolutely brilliant. However, Human Head have reiterated tht the game has not been "officially cancelled", stating that at this point in time it's "in limbo".

One of the best things about Dishonored is the way in which the world of the Empire of the Isles, and Dunwall itself in particular, is crafted. Given the opportunity to revisit it, lead designer Harvey Smith is unsure whether he'd grab the opportunity or look o close "the vault door".

Dishonored is, quite frankly one of the best games of this generation, as we suggested in our 9/10 review. It's staggeringly good, stealthy tour-de-force that excels at providing some serious satisfaction  when it comes to shadowy action. And it's now out over here in the UK today! So, to celebrate Arkane proving that you can drop a new IP at the end of a console cycle (take that, Gibeau!), here are ten tips to help you survive Dunwall's streets, sewers, and skyline.

10. You're Not Batman

Batman might be able to step into a tiny shadow and disappear, but you're not him. Guards will pass you over from a distance if you're hiding in a shadowy corner, but otherwise make sure that there's a solid object in between you and their eyes. Shadows are useful at range, but anyone up close will grow pretty suspicious. Still, if they do start getting uncomfortably close, you can always posses a rat and scurry away, or possess the guard himself and make him jump from a high ledge.

9. River Krusts Are Bastards

They might look a little bit like The Addams Family's eater eggs, but these disgusting mollusks have one purpose, and one purpose only: to vomit acid bile all over you until you drop dead. If you spot a cluster of them, check the surrounding area with Dark Vision for other humans. If there's no one around to hear you, blast the Krusts with a grenade. You could try and Blink past them, or even sneak if you have sound reduction on your boots, but otherwise blow them up from behind cover and then steal the pearls that they've been hiding.

Dishonored releases this Friday in the UK, and our 9/10 review explains why Arkane's anticpated first person stealther is "nothing short of astonishing."

"It does better than simply revive the stealth genre, it makes us wonder why the hell it went away in the first place," Matt writes. "Arkane have delivered a blank canvas in Corvo Attano, with a commendably mature approach to player freedom that asks much of you, and delivers ultimate gameplay satisfaction in return."

If you want to further excite yourself to the point of aneurysm, here's the official launch trailer.

Platforms: PC | PS3 | Xbox 360 (reviewed)

Developers: Arkane Studios

Publishers: Bethesda Softworks

How will you neutralise this target? This is the question that really forms the heart of the Dishonored experience. Is it best to invest your money in upgrades for your crossbow and optical gadgetry, to clear the rooftops of squealers, and then to send your target to sleep with a drugged dart, teleport in through the window, throw him over your shoulder, and then teleport back out again?But how to  get in to the complex in the first place? Do you go in  all guns blazing, deactivating the watchtower with a well-placed explosive round, before freezing time, possessing a guard, standing him in front of the bullet he just fired in your direction, before escaping into the shadows, and watching as the guard's own shot takes him out.

Maybe you're the sort of gamer who'd prefer to summon swarms of rats to cause a disturbance, before slinking on by silently; or perhaps you're the type of person who'd set about rewiring every piece of enemy hardware in sight, turning the fizzing and spitting Arc Pylons of Dunwall's City Watch against their own men. Are you the harbinger of redemption or retribution?

You step into the shoes, and behind the hideous mask, of Corvo Attano. Once the Royal Protector to the Empress Jessamine and her daughter Emily, you find yourself returning to the city of Dunwall after months away seeking aid from neighbouring countries for a deadly disease - the rat plague. The aid never comes, and Dunwall finds itself blockaded; the news you return with is grim indeed. Whole sections of the city are in lockdown, the plague-stricken forced into quarantine already, and Dunwall is being left to bubble and burn. In such circumstances, strong decisive leadership is surely need, and there are those who do not find that the Empress its the bill. Mid-way through your report, she is murdered by masked fellows who vanish into thin air, leaving you at the scene of the crime, and kidnapping Emily.

The game begins properly, following a scene-setting prologue that sees you approach the city's water lock from the ocean and ascend to Dunwall Tower, with Corvo breaking out of prison, with the aid of a small band of rebels called the Loyalists. The six months following the opening scenes have witnessed much change: Corvo finds himself framed for the Empress' murder, with the old Spymaster Hiram Burrows having carved out a tyrannical dictatorship as Lord Regent. With the help of the Loyalists, it's time for Corvo to find some answers, save Emily, and administer some justice.

The full list of Dishonored achievements and trophies has hit the net courtesy of X360A, and you can check it out through the link. Beware: potential spoilers abound.

There are naturally plenty of rewards for killing enemies in creative ways, but by far the most exciting achievement is a whopping 100G awarded for completing the game "without killing anyone." Gameplay choice is woven into Dishonored's DNA, and it's great to see yet another potential gameplay style supported by Arkane's anticipated First Person Stabber.

Dishonored releases next week, and you can get a taste of its freeform approach to assassination in the new interactive trailer.

"It's Our Problem, And It’s On Us To Solve It"

Bethesda has spoken out to take full responsibility for the delay in bringing Skyrim DLC to the PS3, stating that inconsistent "performance" issues are still holding them back without using the platform as an excuse.

Dishonored, the freeform assassination game from Arkane Studios, will grant us an enormous amount of gameplay choice when it comes to infiltration, reconnaissance and taking down our targets. This latest interactive trailer allows you to explore some of these options, even including a totally non-violent approach (until you find your mark, that is).

It's out next Friday. Hands-up: who's excited?

Tales From Dunwall, the animated Dishonored prequel miniseries, comes to a close today. You can watch the third and final episode above, or click through to view Part 1 or Part 2.

Dishonored releases on October 12th for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 - and it's looking very tasty indeed. More details available in Brendan's hands-on preview.

The second episode of Dishonored's Tales From Dunwall miniseries is now live, filling in some more backstory courtesy in a slickly animated style. No, your ears don't deceive you, since it's indeed narrated by Chloe Grace Moretz (Kick Ass) and scored by Daniel Licht (Dexter).

You can watch Part 1 here.

Dishonored's massive marketing drive is reaching fever pitch with the launch of a new animated miniseries. The Tales From Dunwall will act as a three-part prequel to Arkane's anticipated first person assassination title, narrated by Chloe Grace Moretz (Kick Ass) and scored by Daniel Licht (Dexter).

You can watch Part 1 above.

Dishonored releases on October 12th for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 - we're very excited indeed. More details available in Brendan's Dishonored hands-on preview.

The second Dishonored developer diary explains how Arkane Studios went about fleshing out the city of Dunwall and its diverse inhabitants.

This week's episode, 'Immersion,' follows on from 'Inception.' Dishonored launches on October 12 for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.

Wary Of Wii U "Risk"

Bethesda seem to be taking a rather standoffish approach to the Wii U at present, with the publisher unconvinced that Nintendo's console is a good "fit" for their games. Unlike many graphics-obsessed developers, they also don't feel that the current generation isn't "holding back" development - and that developing for an entirely new generation will "come at a price."

Rats will play a number of roles in Dishonored's campaign. Not only will you be able to summon hordes of them to savage enemies, but they can also be possessed to scout out dangerous locations. The little vermin are likely to become a useful part of any supernatural assassin's arsenal... and you can show your appreciation by slaughtering them in a newly-released iOS game. It's free, though we daresay it's no substitute for Brendan's latest Dishonored hands-on preview. Well, we would say that.

But "Working Hard" On Dawnguard

After holding back Skyrim's Dawnguard expansion on PS3 because of unsatisfactory performance, a Bethesda forum post reveals that it "is not a problem we’re positive we can solve." However, they're throwing everything they have at the problematic port.

Skyrim expansion Dawnguard still isn't available for PS3 even though a brand new expansion pack set to launch on Xbox Live next week. Bethesda has been fielding some pointed questions from disgruntled PS3 owners, explaining that Hearthfire's development isn't taking resources away from getting Dawnguard on to Sony's console.

Build A House! Adopt A Kid! Home Invasions!

After a few months of speculation, Bethesda has formally announced Skyrim's latest DLC pack: Hearthfire. It's a more modest expansion than Dawnguard, providing a few new ways to make a permanent mark on the game world for 400 Microsoft Points.

Dishonored is set to be as visually arresting as it is thoroughly tense and cathartic, as evidenced by a half-dozen screenshots showing off a pleasingly varied yet cohesive art style. Basically, it looks gorgeous.

Once you've feasted your eyes on them, Brendan's Dishonored hands-on preview will clue you in on the first-person combat, stealth and freeform assassinations we'll be engaged in come October 6th.

This weekend's biggest rumour claims that the as-yet unannounced Fallout 4 will be set in Boston.

But Bethesda "Not Satisfied" With PS3 Performance

Quakecon is in full swing over in the Lone Star State, and Bethesda used the podium to announce that Skyrim's Dawnguard expansion is now live on Steam. The lengthy DLC has also finally been confirmed for PS3, but apparently they're "not satisfied" with its performance yet.