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Modern Warfare 3 "The Vet & The n00b" Commercial Rocks!

2011-11-09T11:16:00.000-08:00

If you're a fan of the FPS genre, or shooters in general, you'll love this new trailer/commercial (even if you're NOT a CoD fan) for Modern Warfare 3.

About Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a direct sequel to the previous game in the series, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. In the game's single player campaign Russian Ultranationalist Vladimir Makarov continues his manipulation of Russian Federation forces in their invasion of the United States and Europe. In their way stands characters like Task Force 141 Captain John "Soap" MacTavish, former SAS Captain John Price as well as new playable characters from Delta Force and the British SAS. Engage enemy forces in New York, Paris, Berlin and other attack sites across the globe. The world stands on the brink, and Makarov is intent on bringing civilization to its knees. In this darkest hour, are you willing to do what is necessary.

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Xbox 360 Beating PS3 In Lifetime Sales

2011-11-07T15:13:00.000-08:00

Microsoft hits new milestone with Xbox 360 as it surpasses 57 million units sold worldwide

The Xbox 360 continues to sell well, even after being on the market for almost six years. Xbox Live director of programming Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb revealed via Twitter last week that the Xbox 360 has now surpassed 57 million systems sold worldwide.

"Just saw a new sales figure that I though you would like: Xbox 360 has sold more than 57 million units worldwide" tweeted Hryb on November 4th.

The most recent numbers from Microsoft puts the Xbox 360 slightly ahead of the PlayStation 3, with Sony reporting lifetime sales through September 30 of 55.5 million units worldwide. Nintendo sits ahead of both system with its end-of-September financials placing the Wii at 89 million units sold worldwide.

2011-11-02T16:23:00.000-07:00

Epic Games revealed the Horde Command DLC last month. The new DLC has hit Xbox LIVE and we've got a new video overview to help you prepare!

The Gears of War 3 Horde Command Pack adds three new playable characters, two new weapon skins, and additional achievements worth 250 Gamerscore, and new fortification upgrades for Horde mode.

The DLC Is available NOW for 800 Microsoft Points or for download automatically to consumers who have purchased the Gears of War 3 Season Pass which entitles you to the game’s first four game add-ons at a 33 percent discount.Learn more at www.HolyFragger.com!

Diablo III Pushed To 2012 - Beta Extended

2011-09-27T14:16:00.000-07:00

Diablo III release date pushed to early 2012 and Blizzard Entertainment extends beta test, plus details on how to get into the now extended Diablo III beta

Blizzard Entertainment announced last Friday that the expected launch window for Diablo III, the next title in the company's critically acclaimed series of action role-playing games, will be moving into early 2012.

"While this news might not be a complete surprise, I know that many of you were hopeful that Diablo III would ship this year. We were too." said said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "However, this week we pulled together people from all of the teams involved with the game to decide whether we felt it would be ready before the end of December, and we grudgingly came to the conclusion that it would not. Ultimately, we feel that to deliver an awesome Diablo sequel that lives up to our expectations and yours as well, we should take a little more time and add further polish to a few different elements of the game."

"With every game we make, the temptation is always very strong to launch as soon as possible. However, we didn't put so many years of work into Diablo III to release a game that was almost ready," said Morhaime. "The beta test is going very well, and we look forward to making the most of the extra time we're taking to deliver an experience that lives up to our vision for the game and the expectations of our players. Next year is going to be an incredibly busy one for Blizzard, and we hope an incredibly fun one for Blizzard gamers."

Blizzard will use the additional time to extend the Diablo III closed beta test, which began September 20, potentially adding more testers than initially projected. Players who have an active Battle.net account with any Blizzard game attached to it should visit Battle.net account management to opt in for a chance to participate in the beta test.

Interested in signing up for an advance look at Diablo's coming invasion of Sanctuary? To be eligible to participate in the Diablo III beta test, you need an active Battle.net account with any Blizzard game title attached to it. If you don't already have an account, it's easy to create one. Once you've set up a Battle.net account, or if you've already got one, you can access it by visiting us.battle.net/en/ and clicking the Account button on the upper right. To opt into the beta, click the Games & Codes section of your Account Management page, and then select the Beta Profile Settings option from the drop-down menu. You'll be prompted to download the System Check beta opt-in application; running it will opt you in to the Diablo III beta. If your system specifications change, you can run the System Check application again to update your information.

Unfortunately, running the System Check application doesn't guarantee a spot in the Diablo III beta...

About Diablo III

Two decades have passed since the demonic denizens, Diablo, Mephisto, and Baal, wandered the world of Sanctuary in a vicious rampage to shackle humanity into unholy slavery. Yet for those who battled the Prime Evils directly, the memory fades slowly and the wounds of the soul still burn.

When Deckard Cain returns to the ruins of Tristram's Cathedral seeking clues to new stirrings of evil, a comet from the heavens strikes the very ground where Diablo once entered the world. The comet carries a dark omen in its fiery being and it calls the heroes of Sanctuary to defend the mortal world against the rising powers of the Burning Hells – and even the failing luminaries of the High Heavens itself.

Gears of War 3 Beta Schedule & More!

2011-04-25T12:42:00.000-07:00

We were lucky enough to have purchased the Bulletstorm Epic Edition and have spent the last week enjoying the early access to the Gears of War 3 Beta. New weapons, characters, maps... We've been in GoW heaven! Today, Epic Games opens up the beta up to those that have pre-ordered the game. We thought that now would be a perfect time to let everyone know what to expect with the Gears of War 3 beta, when to expect it, and (more importantly) what you will get to keep when the game realeases this fall.

Map/Game Mode Schedule
April 25th - May 1st: Team Deathmatch on Thrashball, Checkout, and Trenches

May 2nd - May 8th: Team Deathmatch and King of the Hill on all four beta maps (Thrashball, Checkout, Trenches and Old Town)

May 9th - May 15th: Team Deathmatch, King of the Hill, and Capture the Leader on all four4 beta maps (Thrashball, Checkout, Trenches and Old Town)

To get more information about the character and weapon unlocks, read the full Gears of War 3 Beta Schedule, Details & Unlocks post!

Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 Review

2011-03-08T08:46:00.000-08:00

Review of Marvel Vs. Capcom 3, see what we thought of one of the most anticipated fighting games of 2011

Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 is an incredibly colorful, fun and aggressive fighting game, that contains a great amount of admired characters from the previous installments of Marvel vs. Capcom, but also adds a few new faces to the roster. This time around some very abstruse heroes and villains were introduced, witch will for sure please the longtime fans for the comic book world. But what is less pleasing is the shortage of game modes, if you are looking for a game with a variety of fighting experiences, this is not the game your looking for.

Gameplay:
The game play is absolutely amazing, if you have ever played MvC 2 you would know that it wasn’t the easiest game to play, in fact it was pretty complicated. Well not anymore MvC complex controls have been reduced so that it will appeal to a more broad audience, now just because the controls have been toned down doesn’t mean that you don’t need skill to play this game. Trust me this game is not button mash friendly, you will have to practice but it wont take long for even the most casual gamer to pick it up.

The online Gameplay on the other hand is not up to par, from what I have experienced most games lag or disconnect all together unless it is a private match between two friends. Im sure the People at capcom will be pushing out an update soon so don’t let this be a reason to not purchase this game.

Read the full Marvel vs Capcom 3 review!

Dead Space 2: Severed DLC Hits Tomorrow

2011-02-28T11:49:00.000-08:00

Dead Space 2: Severed extends the Dead Space 2 story with the haunting story of Gabe Weller, two stand-alone single-player chapters

Have you finished Dead Space 2? Are you already screaming for more? If so, you’re not alone. Visceral Games has the answer with an all-new digital download pack -- Dead Space 2: Severed. Releasing tomorrow, March 1, Dead Space 2: Severed extends the Dead Space 2 story with the addition of two stand-alone single-player chapters. This digital pack will take players through the haunting story of Gabe Weller, who fans will remember from the award-winning game Dead Space Extraction. As a security officer, Weller comes equipped with a one-of-a-kind security suit and an upgraded, more powerful Pulse Rifle that will help him unleash his own blood-curdling adventure across the Sprawl. Lurking behind every corner is another bloodthirsty monster but the big surprise for Weller (and fans) is the return of the Twitcher, a grotesque enemy who first appeared in the original Dead Space game.

Dead Space 2: Severed will be available March 1 worldwide on Xbox LIVE Marketplace and the PlayStation Network in North America for $6.99 or 560 MS Points. Dead Space 2: Severed will be available March 2 on the PlayStation Network in Europe.

Heralded by critics worldwide as the first big blockbuster of 2011, Dead Space 2 pushes the limits of action, horror and terror. After mysteriously awaking in a sprawling, massive city orbiting around one of Saturn’s moons, hero Isaac Clarke again finds himself thrust into the middle of a relentless Necromorph outbreak. Surrounded by the screeching cries of undead monsters and the haunting drum of echoing noises, Isaac plots a course through The Sprawl. Dead Space 2 is noted by critics worldwide for delivering an epic terror experience that takes players on an explosive thrill ride filled with intense action and spine-tingling scares through deep space.

Mortal Kombat Banned By Aussie Ratings Board

2011-02-25T09:27:00.000-08:00

Mortal Kombat returning to it's brutal roots and fatalities doesn't sit well with Australian censors

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment's (WBIE) has released a statement confirming that Mortal Kombat has been banned by the Australian Ratings Board and calling for the introduction of a mature rating for games in Australia.

"The highly anticipated video game Mortal Kombat, published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment (WBIE) in Australia, has been refused classification by the Australian Classification Board and will not release in Australia. We are extremely disappointed that Mortal Kombat, one of the world's oldest and most successful video games franchises, will not be available to mature Australian gamers. WBIE would not market mature content where it is not appropriate for the audience. We understand that not all content is for every audience, but there is an audience for mature gaming content and it would make more sense to have the R18+ classification in Australia. As a member of the iGEA [Interactive Games & Entertainment Association], WBIE is reviewing all options available at this time."

According to the Classification Board's official report, Mortal Kombat is unable to accomodate the maximum MA15+ rating guidelines due to its explicit violence and limb dismemberment during fatalities.

"Kung Lao throws his metal hat into the ground and it spins like a buzz saw. He grabs his prone opponent by the ankles and drags their body through the saw, explicitly slicing them vertically in half. Copious bloodspray is noted. Kung Lao then holds up both halves of the corpse as blood pours out," reads the report.

"The game includes over 60 fatalities (some of which are noted above), which contain explicit depictions of dismemberment, decapitation, disembowelment, and other brutal forms of slaughter. Despite the exaggerated conceptual nature of the fatalities and their context within a fighting game set in a fantasy realm, impact is heightened by the use of graphics which are realistically rendered and very detailed. In the opinion of the board, the game contains violence that exceeds strong in impact and is unsuitable for a minor to see or play. The game should therefore be Refused Classification pursuant to item 1(d) of the computer games table of the National Classification Board."

Mortal Kombat is due to hit retailers April 19, 2011 for the Xbox 360 and PS3. It has been rated "Mature" by the ESRB and "18+" by PEGI.

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Blizzcon 2011 Coming To Anaheim

2011-02-09T11:28:00.000-08:00

Blizzard Entertainment’s sixth BlizzCon gaming celebration to be held at Anaheim Convention Center October 21-22, 2011

BlizzCon is a celebration of the global player communities surrounding Blizzard Entertainment’s Warcraft, StarCraft, and Diablo universes.

"We look forward to holding another exciting BlizzCon this year, filled with some great entertainment and competition, as well as the latest news about Blizzard games," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "BlizzCon is built from the ground up with our community in mind -- we're pleased to be able to host an event where players can come together to have fun and celebrate their passion for gaming."

In addition to serving as a gathering place for Blizzard Entertainment gaming communities, BlizzCon will offer attendees a chance to enjoy:

• Hands-on play time with the latest versions of Blizzard Entertainment games

• Discussion panels with Blizzard Entertainment developers

• Competitive and casual tournaments for players to showcase their talents

• Community contests with great prizes

• Commemorative merchandise based on Blizzard Entertainment’s game universes

• More activities and attractions to be announced

The previous BlizzCon was held in Anaheim in October 2010. Tickets to the event sold out in minutes, and some of the highlights included the unveiling of Diablo III's fifth and final playable character class, the demon hunter, and an epic closing concert featuring Tenacious D.

Further details about BlizzCon 2011, including ticket availability and pricing, will be announced on the official Blizzard website, www.blizzard.com, as the event draws closer.

Dragon Age 2 Demo Coming In Two Weeks

2011-02-08T10:01:00.000-08:00

EA and BioWare have announced that a Dragon Age II demo will be hitting February 22 for ALL platforms (Xbox 360, PS3, PC)

On February 22, 2011, BioWare will release a demo for Dragon Age II, allowing gamers on all platforms to experience a portion of this epic action RPG. Featuring enhanced graphics, faster, more responsive combat and a gripping storyline, the Dragon Age II demo is your chance to find out firsthand why IGN, Game Informer, MTV and The New York Times’ Seth Schiesel have endorsed Dragon Age II as one of the most anticipated games of 2011.

In the demo, players will venture through the game’s prologue, choosing from three different character classes. They’ll also learn more about Hawke and hone their skills and abilities that will make them the ultimate hero.

After finishing the prologue, players will enter a key new location in the world of Dragon Age, Kirkwall, befriending Isabela, a romantic interest in the game who is also a deadly smuggler. Upon completion of the demo, players will unlock a special weapon, Hayder’s Razor, an ancient dwarven blade which increases health, mana, and combat abilities, in the full release of Dragon Age II.

Dragon Age 2 will be available on the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system and PC on March 8, 2011 in North America and March 11, 2011 in Europe.

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A Closer Look At the User Interface and Dimentia For Dead Space 2

2011-02-03T11:03:00.000-08:00

New Dead Space 2 Dev Diary focuses on the User Interface and Visual Effects, including behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the Visceral Games team

Isaac Clarke returns for another heart-pounding adventure, taking the fight to the Necromorphs in this thrilling action-horror experience. New tools to gruesomely slice and dismember the Necromorphs complement Isaac's signature Plasma Cutter, empowering him as he meets new characters, explores epic Zero-G environments, and fights against a relentless necromorph onslaught. Survival isn't the only thing on Isaac's mind in Dead Space 2 - this time, he calls the shots.

Dead Space 2 is available now for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. It is rated "M" by the ESRB.

Dead Space 2 Now Available Plus DLC Details Revealed

2011-01-25T11:11:00.000-08:00

Dead Space 2 has hit retailers for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC along with details on the first DLC that will be released for the game

The psychological thrill of deep space rises to an electrifying new level as Visceral Games, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc., today announced the internationally-acclaimed action horror game Dead Space 2 is now available at retail stores in North America and on January 28 in Europe. This highly-anticipated sequel has been heralded as one of the top games of 2011 by New York Times’ Seth Schiesel and has received 25 scores of 90+ from top gaming outlets such as Official Xbox Magazine, Playstation: The Official Magazine and Game Informer. PlayStation: The Official Magazine said that “’Dead Space 2’ surpasses the original in every capacity,” while IGN calls it “a new gold standard” and Game Informer declares the game “a monster of a sequel, offering bigger scares and more excitement.”

Visceral Games also announced today Dead Space 2: Severed, an all-new digital download pack that extends the Dead Space 2 story with the addition of two standalone chapters in the single-player game. Dead Space 2: Severed will see the return of Gabe Weller and Lexine Murdock, the two main characters from the award-winning 2009 game, Dead Space Extraction. In Dead Space 2: Severed, the story of Weller and Lexine runs parallel to Isaac’s blood-curdling adventure in Dead Space 2, but this time players will take on the role of Gabe Weller. Working as a Sprawl Security Guard, Weller has to fight against his own onslaught of Necromorphs, as he attempts to get both him and Lexine to safety. Dead Space 2: Severed will be coming soon for purchase on Xbox LIVE Marketplace and the PlayStation Network.

“After years of anticipation we’re thrilled to unveil the next series of events in the Dead Space universe,” said Steve Papoutsis, Executive Producer at Visceral Games. “In creating Dead Space 2, we listened very closely to the community’s feedback and created a deeper, more intriguing, more terrifying sequel. With excitement guaranteed to keep people on the edge of their seats, players will not only experience all-new environments, weapons and Zero-G controls but they’ll also experience the other side of the battle when they play as Necromorphs for the first time in multiplayer. We cannot wait to hear what fans think about this next chapter in the ever-evolving Dead Space saga!”

Dead Space 2 pushes the limits of action, horror and terror. After mysteriously awaking in a sprawling, massive city anchored to one of Saturn’s moons, hero Isaac Clarke again finds himself thrust into the middle of a relentless Necromorph outbreak. Surrounded by the screeching cries of undead monsters and the haunting drum of echoing noises, Isaac plots a course through The Sprawl. Dead Space 2 is noted by critics worldwide for delivering an epic terror experience that takes players on an explosive thrill ride filled with intense action and spine-tingling scares through deep space.

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New Gears of War Title In The Works?

2011-01-20T10:32:00.000-08:00

It looks like there is another Gears of War game in the works as Epic Games has trademarked for "Gears of War: Exile"

The trademark applications include "Gears of War: Exile" and a proposed logo. The trademark was filed for use with t-shirts, a "series of computer game hint books and instruction manuals," and "video game software," which means we're most likely looking at a game and not simply another novel or comic book.

In late November, Cliff Bleszinski, Epic Games' design director, promised a Gears of War-related announcement for the 2010 Video Game Awards. The announcement was pushed to 2011 on the day of the show. The project was rumored to be a Kinect-enabled Gears of War title, but there has been no confirmation from Epic Games or Microsoft.

Epic is currently developing Gears of War 3 for the Xbox 360 and will release it this fall.

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Battlefield Play4Free Stress Test This Saturday

2011-01-13T10:05:00.000-08:00

Help with Battlefield Play4Free 10k user beta stress test this weekend, January 15th

EA and Battlefield Play4Free need your help to stress test their servers.

Their goal is to reach a PCU (Peak Concurrent Users) of 10,000.

Within a certain timeframe they need to have ten thousand people in-game, all at the same time.

The first attempt will occur this weekend, Saturday January 15th.

If they don't manage to reach their goal this Saturday they're going to resort to more drastic measures next week, which would involve disabling game access during the week and enabling it again during the weekend.

Not a member of the beta? Head over to battlefield.play4free.com to register, they're still giving out beta keys!

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Cataclysm Continues Record-Setting Sales Pace

2011-01-12T09:48:00.000-08:00

World of Warcraft: Cataclysm has sold through more than 4.7 million copies as of its first month of release

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. today announced that World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, the third expansion for the critically acclaimed massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), has sold through more than 4.7 million copies as of its first month of release, setting a new record for monthly PC-game sales (based on internal company records and reports from key distribution partners. Includes digital distribution).

World of Warcraft: Cataclysm was simultaneously released in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Europe, Russia, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand on December 7, and became available in Korea and the regions of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau on December 9. With day-one sales topping 3.3 million copies,* World of Warcraft: Cataclysm became the fastest-selling PC game of all time, shattering the previous record, which was held by the second World of Warcraft expansion, Wrath of the Lich King.

"We created thousands of new quests, introduced new lands to explore, and extensively revamped the game world for World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, making it our biggest and most ambitious expansion yet," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment.

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New inFAMOUS 2 Details Surface

2011-01-11T10:51:00.000-08:00

Sucker Punch and Sony have released new details for inFAMOUS
2 via a brand new fact sheet

Game Overview

Cole MacGrath makes his electrifying return in inFAMOUS 2, the second chapter in the best-selling franchise exclusively for the PlayStation 3 (PS3) system . Developed by Sucker Punch Productions, inFAMOUS 2 takes last summer’s blockbuster to all-new heights in an immersive open world action adventure that offers a more visceral, emotional and powerful take on the true superhero experience.

Blamed for the destruction of Empire City and haunted by the ghosts of his past, reluctant hero Cole MacGrath makes a dramatic journey to the historic Southern city of New Marais in an effort to discover his full super-powered potential - and face a civilization-ending confrontation with a dark and terrifying enemy from his own future. Gifted with extraordinary god-like abilities, Cole alone has the power to save humanity, but the question is- will he choose to do so?

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Killzone 3 Story Trailer Sheds Light On Single-Player Campaign

2011-01-06T10:40:00.000-08:00

Meet the key players of the Killzone 3 campaign mode in this explosive new story trailer!

Along with familiar faces from Killzone 2 such as Sev, Rico and Narville, you’ll find a couple of fresh ones: the resourceful female ISA member Jammer, as well as the hopeful heirs to Visari’s throne, Jorhan Stahl and Admiral Orlock. When the latter two lock horns, their actions will shape Helghan’s destiny – as well as the future of the ISA members still trapped there.

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2010-12-29T09:21:00.000-08:00

Uncharted 3 Interview Sheds Light On New Features

Creative Director Amy Hennig and Game Director Justin Richmond shed some light on what to look forward to in Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception

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Harley Quinn Reveals Her DCUO Assets

2010-12-23T08:41:00.000-08:00

New DC Universe Online renders, screenshots and wallpaper released for Harley Quinn, the Joker's right-hand... woman?

Harley Quinn becomes fascinated with the Joker while interning at Arkham, and volunteers to analyze him. She falls hopelessly in love nearly instantly with the Joker during their sessions, and ends up helping him to escape from the asylum (on more than one occasion). When the Joker is returned to Arkham after a battle with Batman, the sight of her badly injured patient drives Harley to don the costume and become Harley Quinn, the Joker's sidekick and on/off girlfriend.

See the new "assets" here!

Call of Duty: Black Ops Makes Over $1 Billion Worldwide

2010-12-22T09:01:00.000-08:00

$1 Billion in Sales Worldwide, Over 600 Million Hours Logged, Call of Duty: Black Ops Continues to Set Entertainment Records

Activision Publishing, Inc. announced earlier this week that Call of Duty: Black Ops continues to set sell-through records crossing the $1 billion mark in sales worldwide since its launch in November, according to internal Activision estimates.

In its first five days alone, the game sold more than $650 million worldwide, outpacing theatrical box office, book and video game sales records for five-day worldwide sell through in dollars, according to internal Activision estimates and boxofficemojo.com. The game exceeded Activision's previous five-day worldwide record of $550 million set by last year's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

To date, more than 600 million hours have been logged playing Call of Duty: Black Ops since the game launched on November 9, 2010. According to Microsoft, the average player logs on more than once a day and plays for more than one hour each time. Over half of that time is spent playing online with and against friends, illustrating Full Story

Bulletstorm Epic Edition To Include Early Gears of War 3 Beta Access

2010-12-17T10:03:00.000-08:00

Epic Games and EA Reveal ‘Bulletstorm Epic Edition’, Which Will Include Exclusive Early Access to Gears of War 3 Beta

People Can Fly, Epic Games, Electronic Arts Inc. and Microsoft Game Studios announced the “Epic Edition” of Bulletstorm, the new action shooter from the makers of the award-winning Unreal Tournament and Gears of War series of games, Friday. In this unique promotion, Epic Games and EA are blowing out the launch of Bulletstorm with access to the public beta for Gears of War 3, the spectacular conclusion to one of the most memorable and celebrated sagas in video games. Players that purchase the Epic Edition are guaranteed early access to the Gears of War 3 beta. Pre-order now to reserve a copy of the Epic Edition which will be available on Feb. 22, 2011 for MSRP $59.99, only for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, while supplies last.

“Epic is poised to break new ground in 2011 with Gears of War 3 and Bulletstorm,” said Dr. Michael Capps, president of Epic Games. “With these two highly anticipated triple-A experiences comes a unique opportunity to do something Full Story

SHIFT 2 UNLEASHED Pre-Order Goodies Revealed

2010-12-17T10:02:00.000-08:00

EA Gears-up for SHIFT 2 UNLEASHED by Revealing Limited Edition Pre-Order Bonus Items, Including Instant Access to Three Cars and 40 Career Events

Electronic Arts Inc. today announced the SHIFT 2 UNLEASHED Limited Edition. Players who pre-order the game will receive immediate access to three exclusive cars ready to roar off the line: the Nissan Silvia spec.R Aero (S15), the Alfa Romeo Giulietta QV, and the Lamborghini Murciélago LP640. SHIFT 2 UNLEASHED also delivers the rush of an authentic driver’s battle with exclusive access to 40 career events. Launching in Spring 2011, SHIFT 2 UNLEASHED is the perfect simulation complement to the action racer Need for Speed Hot Pursuit which introduced a simple yet brilliant rivalry-generating technology called Autolog. This groundbreaking network had been carried over to SHIFT 2 UNLEASHED, connecting friends in head-to-head races and comparing player stats for the ultimate social racing competition.

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FREE Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood DLC Now Available

2010-12-16T18:43:00.000-08:00

Assassin’s Dreed: Brotherhood Animus Project Update 1.0 DLC Now Available for FREE, Animus Project Update 2.0, Available in January, Will Also Be Available For Free

Ubisoft announced today that the Animus Project Update 1.0 downloadable content (DLC) for Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system is now available on XBOX LIVE and PlayStation Network to download for free.

The Animus Project Update 1.0 includes a brand-new game mode and brand new map for Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood Multiplayer. The game mode, Advanced Alliance, makes the original Alliance Mode with target identification and engagement more difficult than in original Alliance Mode, thus providing a more challenging experience for players. With three teams of two players each, Advanced Alliance is a tougher test for players and rewards teams that use stealth techniques to hunt their... Full Story

2010-12-15T14:18:00.002-08:00

Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception Coming 2011
Drake is back in 2011 on a high stakes expedition to the heart of the Arabian Desert

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2010-12-15T14:18:00.001-08:00

Kratos Joins Mortal Kombat Fighters Roster
Kratos is joining the fighter roster for Mortal Kombat, plus details on the three different editions of the game and a release date

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2010-12-13T20:17:00.000-08:00

Mass Effect 3 Unveiled During Spike VGAs
Check out the "Earth" teaser trailer for Mass Effect 3 that was unveiled during Saturday's VGAs and new details on the game straight from EA

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2010-12-10T13:58:00.001-08:00

Mass Effect 3 Plot Leaked
EA listed Mass Effect 3 on their official store, and has since pulled it down, but not before we grabbed the plot description!

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2010-12-10T13:56:00.000-08:00

New Dragon Age 2 Video Gives Behind-The-Scenes Details
Find out some of the things that have changed, as well as what the creative team had in mind, when they began working on Dragon Age II in this "Making Of" video

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2010-12-09T08:29:00.000-08:00

Dead Space 2 Demo Coming In Time For Christmas
Dead Space 2 Demo Drops December 21 on Xbox LIVE and Playstation Network
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2010-12-07T12:14:00.002-08:00

WoW: Cataclysm Now Availabe In Store
Third expansion for World of Warcraft launches around the world this week
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2010-12-07T12:14:00.001-08:00

Diablo 3 Demon Hunter Class Spotlight
Trailers, artwork, screenshots and more, all dedicated to the Demon Hunter class for Diablo 3
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2010-12-03T11:15:00.000-08:00

Kinect for Xbox 360 Outselling PlayStation Move?
Analyst believes that Microsoft's Kinect has overtaken Sony's PlayStation Move
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2010-12-03T11:12:00.000-08:00

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam Challenges Players To Unlock New Map
DICE is challenging players to unlock Operation Hastings map for Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam, find out how!
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2010-12-02T20:21:00.001-08:00

Deus Ex: Human Revolution Pre-Order Goodies Revealed
Exclusive weapons and missions await those that pre-order the game
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2010-12-02T10:06:00.001-08:00

Thor: God of Thunder Video Game Signs Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston
Hemsworth to Voice the Mighty Thor and Hiddleston, his Antagonist Loki, in the Marvel Action Adventure Game; Actors' Likenesses Will Also Appear in Game
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2010-12-01T20:45:00.001-08:00

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow PS3 Patch Available Xbox Patch Coming Soon
Save Issues Addressed and Upgrades Added With All New Patch for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow
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2010-12-01T06:21:00.001-08:00

First Need For Speed SHIFT 2 Screenshots Released
12 new screenshots released for EA's Need for Speed SHIFT 2
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2010-11-30T14:39:00.001-08:00

Halo: Reach "Noble Map Pack" Hits Today
First Halo: Reach map pack due today on Xbox LIVE
and select retailers
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2010-11-30T08:45:00.001-08:00

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam and Map Pack 7 Coming Next Month - http://ping.fm/dV4nm

2010-11-29T10:15:00.001-08:00

Call of Duty Multiplayer Fees Laid to Rest - http://ping.fm/iLuaZ

2010-11-29T10:08:00.001-08:00

Axl Rose Suing Activision Over Guitar Hero III - http://ping.fm/vqgn3

2010-11-29T09:55:00.001-08:00

Mark Wahlberg To Portray Nathan Drake In Uncharted Film - http://ping.fm/IoqxN

2010-11-26T10:34:00.001-08:00

Splatterhouse Launch Trailer Released - http://ping.fm/HQ7jz

2010-11-26T10:20:00.001-08:00

Conduit 2 Video & Screenshots Revealed - http://ping.fm/qDkBb

2010-11-25T00:52:00.001-08:00

Assassin's Creed Brotherhood DLC Coming FREE Next Month - http://ping.fm/xvsJY

2010-11-25T00:43:00.001-08:00

DC Universe Online Reveals New Batman Images and Gotham Fly Through Video Released - http://ping.fm/3qpsi

2010-11-24T09:22:00.001-08:00

Special Offer From Crazy Dog T-shirts - http://ping.fm/c4RgQ

2010-11-24T08:52:00.001-08:00

Red Dead Redemption "Undead Nightmare" Has Hit Retail - http://ping.fm/gIVzA

2010-11-23T22:24:00.001-08:00

2010 Xbox 360 Holiday Gift Guide - http://ping.fm/4HLYC

2010-11-23T08:14:00.001-08:00

Call of Duty: Black Ops Achievements / Trophy List - http://ping.fm/AEblf

2010-11-23T07:45:00.001-08:00

Fable 3 "Understone Quest Pack" DLC Hits Today - http://ping.fm/VExMb

2010-11-22T13:15:00.001-08:00

Madame Xanadu's Magic Shop Revealed - http://ping.fm/xLc9o

2010-11-22T12:44:00.001-08:00

WoW: Cataclysm Global Launch Events Revealed - http://ping.fm/kn5Fh

2010-11-18T08:40:00.001-08:00

Deus Ex: Human Revolution Q&A - http://ping.fm/pdOji

2010-11-17T11:18:00.001-08:00

She-Hulk Added To Marvel vs Capcom 3 Roster - http://ping.fm/EBNeJ

2010-11-17T08:37:00.001-08:00

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Races into Retail Stores - http://ping.fm/DuIG3

2010-11-16T11:19:00.001-08:00

Need For Speed SHIFT 2 Coming Spring 2011 - http://ping.fm/hHQvZ

2010-11-16T08:45:00.001-08:00

Assassin's Creed Brotherhood Has Hit Retailers - http://ping.fm/5p6L4

2010-11-15T11:17:00.001-08:00

Call of Duty: Black Ops Opening Day Sales Hit $360 Million In USA And UK - http://ping.fm/ayFr7

2010-11-15T07:46:00.001-08:00

Fable 3 DLC Coming Later This Month - http://ping.fm/CkGy3

2010-11-07T21:42:00.001-08:00

Call of Duty: Black Ops Midnight Launch Locations - http://ping.fm/EYvwG

2010-11-05T12:20:00.001-07:00

Call of Duty: Black Ops Valkyrie Rockets Killstreak Reward - http://ping.fm/Z3HcL

2010-11-05T09:04:00.001-07:00

Battlefield Play4Free Set To Hit PCs Spring 2011 - http://ping.fm/ZKxrr

2010-11-05T08:46:00.001-07:00

TRON: Evolution Video Gives Artful Insight - http://ping.fm/rsHuC

2010-11-05T07:57:00.001-07:00

Medal of Honor "Hot Zone" DLC & Game With Devs Weekend - http://ping.fm/CWnAy

2010-11-04T09:56:00.001-07:00

Call of Duty: Black Ops Launch Trailer Revealed - http://ping.fm/aIHHK

2010-11-04T09:01:00.001-07:00

Kinect for Xbox 360 Hits Retail - http://ping.fm/e6643

2010-11-04T08:31:00.001-07:00

Call of Duty: Black Ops Soundtrack Launching with Game - http://ping.fm/X6Tse

2010-11-03T09:06:00.001-07:00

Dragon Age Facebook Game Announced - http://ping.fm/TNWPJ

2010-11-02T13:25:00.001-07:00

Assassin's Creed Brotherhood "Hellequin" Revealed - http://ping.fm/v8T1Q

2010-11-02T09:08:00.001-07:00

Medal of Honor "Clean Sweep" DLC Details - http://ping.fm/5sTTX

2010-11-02T08:56:00.001-07:00

Call of Duty: Black Ops Launch Event to be Headlined by Metallica - http://ping.fm/Vc2YZ

2010-11-02T08:09:00.001-07:00

Entourage Actors Join Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Ad Campaign - http://ping.fm/r5nUD

2010-11-01T09:58:00.001-07:00

New Mortal Kombat Gameplay Video Highlights Scorpion - http://ping.fm/hXWtR

2010-11-01T08:21:00.001-07:00

Xbox LIVE Update Starts Today - http://ping.fm/SPEQ2

2010-10-29T12:08:00.001-07:00

Gears of War 2 31 Times XP For Halloween Weekend - http://ping.fm/qXrqn

2010-10-29T08:33:00.001-07:00

Dead Space 2 & Isaac Clarke Wish Everyone a Happy Halloween - http://ping.fm/AVVyt

2010-10-29T07:55:00.001-07:00

Splatterhouse On Schedule For November 23 Release - http://ping.fm/51RY3

2010-10-29T07:49:00.001-07:00

Assassin's Creed Brotherhood Has Gone Gold - http://ping.fm/JGFIM

2010-10-27T13:04:00.001-07:00

Dragon Age 2 "Rise To Power" Gameplay Video Released - http://ping.fm/5vGIZ

2010-10-27T09:23:00.001-07:00

DCUO Metropolis PD Video - http://ping.fm/Bvekc

2010-10-27T08:39:00.001-07:00

Red Dead Redemption "Undead Nightmare" DLC Now Available - http://ping.fm/x6lpZ

2010-10-27T08:34:00.001-07:00

Scarecrow Revealed As Latest DCUO Villain - http://ping.fm/UMjXl

2010-10-26T11:37:00.001-07:00

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2 Has Hit Retailers - http://ping.fm/TWbsY

2010-10-26T08:40:00.001-07:00

Call of Duty: Black Ops Gets Prestige Edition KontrolFreek - http://ping.fm/RI7zq

2010-10-26T08:31:00.001-07:00

Champions Online Going Free-To-Play - http://ping.fm/fhusz

2010-10-26T08:24:00.001-07:00

Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions DLC Due Today - http://ping.fm/l1ek1

2010-10-25T21:01:00.001-07:00

Halo: Reach "Noble Map Pack" DLC First Look - http://ping.fm/PRp0u

2010-10-25T08:33:00.001-07:00

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Demo Due Tomorrow - http://ping.fm/gZut2

2010-10-22T12:09:00.001-07:00

Splatterhouse T-Shirt Giveaway - http://ping.fm/J7mig

2010-10-22T10:50:00.001-07:00

DC Universe Online Adds Four New Actors To Voice Talent - http://ping.fm/7wd3P

2010-10-22T00:25:00.001-07:00

Red Dead Redemption Undead Nightmare Multiplayer First Look - http://ping.fm/j054v

2010-10-21T10:44:00.001-07:00

DC Universe Online Adds Circe To Character Lineup - http://ping.fm/AJ8OZ

2010-10-21T09:47:00.001-07:00

Dungeons & Dragons Online Adds Half-Orcs & Half-Elves - http://ping.fm/0qX9r

2010-10-21T09:27:00.001-07:00

NBA JAM to Feature Online Play on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 - http://ping.fm/W4WKw

2010-10-20T09:28:00.001-07:00

Red Dead Redemption Undead Nightmare Zombie Removal 101 - http://ping.fm/1lepk

2010-10-20T09:12:00.001-07:00

Aion Exchange App Launched For iPhone, iTouch and iPad - http://ping.fm/GZ4oI

2010-10-19T10:33:00.001-07:00

Medal of Honor DLC Hitting Next Month - http://ping.fm/eG5d3

2010-10-19T10:27:00.001-07:00

Kinect Launch Titles Revealed - http://ping.fm/V7tvc

2010-10-19T09:49:00.001-07:00

EA Sports MMA Hits Retailers Today - http://ping.fm/iwdNh