Supra Society Mid Summer Solstice Pack

Supra is dropping an limited Society Mid Summer Solstice Pack on June 18 at 5 retailers. June 21 is the longest day of the year, and the eye of man hath not heard, the ear of man hath never seen, the shoes that will appear in this midsummer night's dream.

Nintendo Download Gets Makeover & Adds eShop on June 16

Sometimes you just need to shake things up to keep them interesting. That's especially true with the recent launch of the Nintendo eShop, a new virtual store that gives Nintendo 3DS â„¢ users access to a wide variety of downloadable games and ...

NPD: US retail slumps to lowest point since 2006, LA Noire tops charts

The NPD Group has reported that games retail hits its lowest point in years during May, dropping 14 percent on last year's figures to $743.1 million.

Nintendo still being cagey about Wii U controller range

“The thought is you'll be playing in the same room that the base console is in.” - Nintendo's Katsuya Eguchi This is one of the biggest questions on my mind.

Duke Nukem Forever: Review Round-up

You know, I'm still having a hard time coming to terms with the fact that Duke Nukem Forever is actually out. Like, you could go to your local retailer right now and pick yourself up a copy if you were so inclined.

Microsoft files trademark for Kinect-like ad tech

Microsoft went all out at E3 2011 to show that its Kinect motion controller camera for its Xbox 360 game console was its main thrust for games in the future.

NORE ft. Lil Wayne & Pharrell – Finito (Final Version)

As promised, NORE links back up with Pharrell. The Neptunes don't gotta be thugs, cause I'm their shooter… UPDATE: 57thave comes through with the final version.

Analyst: wii u 50 percent more powerful than the ps3, 360... (Electronista via TechNews AM)

The recently unveiled Nintendo Wii successor, the Wii U is said to be 50 percent more powerful than the Sony PS3. Nintendo, for its part, has not given any details of the hardware powering its new console.

DICE: Preorder DLC Won’t Imbalance BF3

Following an online campaign that involved many, many upset emails to EA and DICE's major executives - plus the rather less executive but rather more innocent staff of Rock, Paper, Shotgun - regarding a decision to make a trio of Battlefield 3 ...

Volkswagen Beetle Black Turbo Launch Edition pics

The new Volkswagen Beetle for 2012 is turning into a big car on the US car market, despite its size, and after the first Beetle tuning from VWvortex, we get this limited edition Beetle Black Turbo Launch Edition.

Halo 4 Teaser Trailer

The fourth installment in the Halo series was announced at the 2011 E3 Expo. Master Chief attempts to come to the rescue in the teaser.

From Wii U to PlayStation Vita: 10 Of E3 2011′s Biggest Stories

Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), the annual video game conference and show at the Los Angeles Convention center, and its unrelenting hype machine has taken over the gaming world once again.

2011 BMW M3 Frozen Black Coupe: Like Frozen Gray, Only Darker

If you liked BMW's limited production run of Frozen Gray M3 Coupes, chances are you'll love its new special edition 2011 M3 Coupe, done up in what BMW calls “Frozen Black.

Mario Kart 3DS swoops in on E3 2011 with new trailer and assets

We're rounding the final lap on Mario Kart 3DS, expected for a holiday 2011 release. This new 3DS version of one of Nintendo's most beloved franchises will feature up to 8 in multiplayer, and add new courses like WuHu Island and Donkey Kong ...

What do you think of the Wii U? Vote now in our poll

Nintendo has got a brand new console -- the Wii U is a funny-lookin' beast with a bulky touchscreen controller. Is it a great idea?

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword preview: Swinging for the skies

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is the Zelda game I wanted on Wii five years ago, when the console launched. I don't mean that to say it's not good, because I sure had a great time playing it.

E3 2011 Preview: Elder Scrolls Evolves Once More In Skyrim

With each new installment, Bethesda has continually expanded on the open-ended gameplay that the Elder Scrolls series is revered for.

Xbox 360, Kinect and Windows Phone 7–Microsoft’s answer to the Wii U?

Nintendo revealed its Wii U game concepts at E3 a few days ago, which consists of a controlled featuring a touch screen, a large number of sensors and wireless connection to the console.

IGN whines about playing Resident Evil: Revelations on 3DS

“Do you really want to play a blockbuster title on the small screen? Handheld systems compromise certain types of gameplay by design - [their] controls are cramped, oddly placed and there just isn't the same amount of real estate on the ...

Duke Nukem Forever Shrunken Duke Gameplay Video

Here's the shrunken duke gameplay video for “Duke Nukem Forever” coming soon to Xbox 360, PS3, PC. Game Description: Put on your sunglasses and prepare to step into the boots of Duke Nukem, whose legend has reached epic proportions in the ...

Silent Hill Collection will be on PlayStation 3 only, this fall

Konami didn't have much to say about the newly HD-ified Silent Hill Collection when it was announced during the company's pre-E3, but a short listing in a recent email revealed some more details.

This is the Animus Chair Ubisoft Put Me in at E3 [Assassin's Creed Revelations]

Before letting me watch the Assassin's Creed: Revelations trailer that spoils Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, representatives from Ubisoft made me sit in this chair.

SWTOR developer walkthrough takes the viewer to Tatooine

BioWare has released a new developer walkthrough for Star Wars: The Old Republic, and it gives viewers a look at the planet of Tatooine long before Like Skywalker even existed.

Dust 514 from CCP detailed, confirmed as PS3 exclusive

CCP, the creator of sci-fi MMO Eve Online widens the impact gamers can have in the virtual world with its latest revelation, taking it across both the PS3 and PC/Mac platforms.

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Wii) – Hands-On Impressions from E3 2011

After playing The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword last year at E3, I was excited to see more of the game this year. Unfortunately, they did not have much more.

'Flare Red' 3DS coming to Japan

It begins. Less than four months after the release of the Japanese 3DS, Nintendo has announced the first color variation -- and it's a familiar one.

Wii U gets Gamertag and Friends List for online gaming. No more annoying Wii Friend Codes

Ubisoft producer Adrian Blunt has said that there will be no Friend Codes on the Nintendo Wii U, like there annoyingly were on the Wii.

Miyamoto: Only one touch-screen controller per Wii U console

When Nintendo announced its new Wii U system at E3 on Tuesday, it was unclear if the company would sell touch-screen controllers separately or if only one would work per system.

It’s Here (Or Is It?) – Duke Nukem Forever

Today's the day. Today is the day. The day that over a decade of abject silliness is finally resolved: Duke Nukem Forever has been released.

Kaz Hirai: Sony still unsure of who the hackers were, what they stole

As everyone seems to know by now, the PlayStation Network was hacked during April, and the data of about 100 million user accounts was compromised.

Perfect World Acquires MMO Dev Cryptic Studios

MMO juggernaut Perfect World is expanding once more, having announced today that it has acquired Cryptic Studios, commanding a 100% equity interest in the company.

Perfect World Acquires MMO Dev Cryptic Studios

MMO juggernaut Perfect World is expanding once more, having announced today that it has acquired Cryptic Studios, commanding a 100% equity interest in the company.

Perfect World Acquires MMO Dev Cryptic Studios

MMO juggernaut Perfect World is expanding once more, having announced today that it has acquired Cryptic Studios, commanding a 100% equity interest in the company.

Vote! Who is the Hottest Guy on 'True Blood'?

"True Blood" hunk Alexander Skarsgard graces the cover of Interview magazine, and talks about vampires and upcoming projects. The actor sat down with Grammy-winning lead singer for Arcade Fire, Win Butler, and admitted he was nervous when he ...

Experience E3 LIVE From Your PS3 With Streaming Keynote, Virtual PlayStation Booth

With the E3 Expo just around the corner, the PlayStation Home team is happy to announce that you'll be able to be part of the convention excitement - right from your PS3!

Nike WMNS Air Force 1 Low Patent Swoosh Pack

Every once in a while Nike releases Womens exclusive kicks, and this time they will be releasing a pack in the Nike WMNS Air Force 1 Low Patent Swoosh Pack.

Metro Last Light (sequel to metro 2033) screen shots

THQ calls Metro 2033 its "flawed masterpiece". The moody FPS arrived from Eastern Europe early last year, depicting the post-apocalyptic Russia described in Dmitry Glukhovsky's book of the same name, with stealth, action and survival horror ...

Audi A1 Clubsport Quattro

At the Wörtherseetour 2011 in Austria Audi has unveiled a one-off show car concept that puts 503 hp into their ultra-compact A1. The A1 Clubsport Quattro concept is powered by a turbocharged 2.5 liter engine that gets the car to 62 mph in just ...

StarCraft 2: Heart of the Swarm preview: Kerrigan, again

When Blizzard announced that StarCraft 2 would be split into three different games years ago, there was quite a bit of weeping and gnashing of teeth -- lots of complaining that the new corporate entity of Activision Blizzard was triple-dipping ...

Mortal Kombat Skarlet trailer is bloody marvellous

We reportedback in April that NetherRealm Studios intends to beef up Mortal Kombats combatant roster post-launch via the DLC route.

Chinese Company Buying Star Trek Online Developer Cryptic For $50M

Two weeks ago Atari announced they were going to sell Star Trek Online developer Cryptic, and now they have found a buyer. Today it has been reported that Chinese gaming giant Perfect World will be be buying Cryptic for $50.3 million.

Nintendo DS Lite Price Drops to $99 and Mario Games Get Distinctive Red Cases

Mario-Red Boxes Will Help Shoppers Identify Select Fan-Favorite Mario Games. REDMOND, Wash.â€"(BUSINESS WIRE)â€" The portable Nintendo DSâ„¢ Lite system is getting a new suggested retail price.

Activision unveils Call of Duty Elite subscription service

Activision has officially pulled the curtain back on its long-rumored Call of Duty subscription service. Titled Call of Duty Elite, the service will launch alongside the hotly-anticipated Modern Warfare 3 this November, and is said to be free ...

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne Talk About "Diary Of A Madman"

Two more videos in promotion of of the upcoming "Diary Of A Madman" legacy 30th anniversary edition have been posted online. In the first, you can listen to Ozzy's opinion on Diary of a Madman and Blizzard in this outtake from the "Thirty Years ...

North American Ocarina of Time 3D Pre-Order Bonus

Nintendo of America has finally revealed The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D's pre-order bonus. Better late than never! Unfortunately, it isn't nearly as cool as Australia's pre-order bonus.

Today at Disneyland: Star Tours - The Adventures Continue

It was a gorgeous Southern California day today at Disneyland, with temperatures in the 70s and a light breeze. We arrived before "rope drop" and headed straight to the remodeled STAR TOURS ride.

PS3 wireless stereo headset announced

Debuted on the US PS Blog, the headset is so far only confirmed for North American release, at $99. Due in September, the headset include a retractable microphone for in-game chat.

Sony Teasing with Desert Walking Man: A New Game for E3?

A mysterious page now graces the Sony Japan site that shows a loop of a man on an endless quest through the desert. The page is not a static video however, you can click on the man and he will attempt to quicken his pace.

Video: Tanner Foust completes record-setting Team Hot Wheels jump at Indy 500

Prior to the start of today's Indy 500, fans finally got to see the long-awaited Team Hot Wheels world-record jump attempt. The mystery "Yellow Driver" piloted specially-prepared truck down the 90-foot ramp that had been under construction in ...

Rumor: Sony's NGP console gets official name - PS Vita

Even though Sony announced and released a number of details about its upcoming next generation portable console device in January of 2011, there's still a lot of mystery surrounding the NGP.

Mercedes-Benz Releases First SLS AMG Roadster Video

Everybody already knew what it was going to look like, but they were still thoroughly impressed when Mercedes Benz finally took the wraps of the 2012 SLS AMG Roadster, the German automaker's fastest drop-top.

Hideo Kojima now recording for new game

Celebrated developer Hideo Kojima has revealed that he's in the process of recording for his latest project. Posting on micro-blogging site Twitter, the Metal Gear Solid mastermind also dropped off a teaser image of the as-of-yet-unnamed title.

Gears of War 3 Campaign Trailer Released

With E3 2011 now just about a week away, the big game publishers are all revving up to showcase their big games for the fall and into 2012.

Club Penguin's Top Secret EPF Message!

This is Secret Club Penguin has posted a secret message on their blog for Agents! Here is what Billybob said: Hello Penguins Agents!

Mortal Kombat “Klassic Character Skin†DLC gets videoed

Warner has released a new video which shows the Character Skin DLC you can get for Mortal Kombat. The seven skins were originally available as a pre-order bonus and contains “klassics” like Sub-Zero, Scorpion, Reptile, Ermac, Mileena, Jade ...

White Knight Chronicles 2 and Origins share European launch date in June

Sony has announced the European release dates for both the PS3 White Knight Chronicles 2 (which includes the original) and the PSP spinoff, White Knight Chronicles: Origins.

PS4 officially under development, says Sony

The PlayStation 4 is OFFICIALLY under development, confirmed Sony executive vice president and chief financial officer Masaru Kato in a post-annual earnings report conference call.

Alice: Madness Returns Hysteria Mode revealed

Spice Horse's upcoming Alice: Madness Returns releases on June 14th, and with the date nearly upon us (I'm so excited! AND I JUST CAN'T HIDE IT!

The House of the Dead: Overkill Extended Cut brings 3D cussin' to PS3

Finally, Sega has something for those of you who love both the PlayStation Move and the f-word. Today, the publisher announced a new PS3 version of the Wii's utterly vulgar House of the Dead: Overkill, which adds ... you know, the usual PS3 ...

Have fun with your family and friends in 'Hulk Hogan's Main Event' for Kinect

Hulk Hogan, the wrestling legend, Mr. Nanny star, and guy who nearly showed us his sack in a Def Jam Rapstar trailer, has his very own Kinect game coming this fall, in which he'll teach you how to be a professional wrestler.

PSN service coming back in Asia tomorrow, Welcome Back package detailed

While there were some extra ... hurdles before PlayStation Network services could be restored in Japan, Sony announced that the phased renewal of network services for Japan and other Asian territories will go through tomorrow -- except for ...

Kojima: something big planned for 25th Metal Gear anniversary next year

Kojima Productions head honcho Hideo Kojima took to his company's official podcast to address some rumors surrounding his ongoing projects.

Sony announces new surround sound PS3 headset

Looking for a new gaming headset to pair up with your PlayStation 3? Sony has you covered. The company announced its new official wireless PS3 stereo headset with 7.1 virtual surround sound.

Konami and Gaijin announce combat simulator Birds of Steel for PS3 and 360

Konami and Gaijin Entertainment announced a new flight combat and battle theatre title called Birds of Steel today for PS3 and Xbox 360.

Trenched digs into XBLA June 22 for $15

Trenched, Double Fine Productions' co-op third-person action tower defense game (phew!), will be deployed on Xbox Live Arcade this June 22.

Sony announces 160GB PlayStation 3 bundle with Call of Duty: Black Ops

If you still haven't given in to your hankering for a PlayStation 3, you might want to check out this promotion Sony is teasing. The company just announced a limited edition PS3 bundle pairing Call of Duty: Black Ops with a 160GB console.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 drops November 8

Modern Warfare 3, the next video game in the enormously popular Call of Duty franchise, is set for a Nov. 8, 2011 release and Activision on Tuesday teased the eagerly awaited title with an action-packed trailer (video below).

iPhone App Tells You if Sony’s PSN Is Up Or Down

When one of your most important online services is down for nearly a month - which is exactly what happened to Sony's PlayStation Network after a series of hacker attacks - you should do everything you can to inform the users about its ...

Latest Ocarina of Time 3DS trailer plays the Song of Nostalgia

We're not above admitting that the latest trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (ripped from the Japanese Nintendo Channel) got us a lot more excited than we thought we'd be getting for a nearly 15-year-old game.

New Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy game announced

Don't panic but fans of the late Douglas Adams might want to get excited right about now. Today a new press release was issued announcing that a new "edition" of the guide was in the works to be developed by Hothead Games.

Disney Universe announced

Disney Interactive's lifted the lid on a new multiplayer-focused adventure romp by the name of Disney Universe. Due out on PlayStation 3, PC and Xbox 360 in fall 2011, Disney Universe has players exploring six vibrant worlds inspired by both ...

3D map of our universe is the most complete one yet

Ever grew up thinking that you would love to become an astronomer? Apart from looking at stars all day long (you can also do so by being the papparazzi - OK, so that's a bad pun), there are other stuff for you to do - such as the 3D map of the...

Test chamber music: Valve offers free Portal 2 soundtrack downloads

A generous free offering from Valve will allow you to reflect on all those great times you had with Portal 2. Or, if you haven't gotten it yet, it'll allow you to get a preview of some of those great times you'll have sometime in the future.

RIFT 1.3 to offer free character transfers

The key word being "free." As of update 1.3, Trion Worlds will allow RIFT players to transfer over to "select servers" in their territory as often as once per week.

Dead Island gets an 11-minute gameplay walkthrough

Back in February developer Techland and publisher Deep Silver got everyone's attention with a fantastic teaser video for its upcoming zombie game Dead Island.

Carmageddon Countdown To Indie Reveal?

VG247 are reporting that the countdown timer at Carmageddon.com has nothing to do with former publishers Square-Enix, and that it is an independent project.

Free Dead Space 2 DLC to bring multiplayer maps

Visceral has announced an upcoming free map pack, Outbreak, for the multiplayer component of Dead Space 2. Announced via the game's Facebook page, Outbreak contains two maps, The Academy and The Concourse.

Mercedes-Benz furthers Grand Edition franchise with new GL model

Ain't life grand? Mercedes-Benz seems to think so, as the German automaker recently introduced its Grand Edition lineup, starting with the Sprinter van, and now including the GL-Class crossover.

FEAR 3′s Soul King multiplayer mode less funky than hoped for

Soul king! That's a nice name for a multiplayer mode. I bet it's all about picking awesome outfits, and proving you know how to shake that thang, and … no, no it's not.

Is Takashi Miike Adapting the Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Games?

In spite of the fact that Japanese director Takashi Miike (Audition) has two films he is currently promoting (13 Assassins and the Cannes premiere Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai), the filmmaker is already filming his next project.

Sony to offer ps3-native remasters of psp games... (Electronista via TechNews AM)

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) on Sunday revealed it will launch a new PSP Remaster series of games for the PS3. They will first hit the Japanese market on Blu-ray discs and will be redone versions of current games for the handheld.

[stream] Arcade Fire: “Speaking in Tongues†& “Culture Warâ€

BBC radio DJ Zane Lowe premiered two new Arcade Fire songs on his program today. We got “Speaking in Tongues,” a quick interview with Win Butler and then “Culture War.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Reveal Trailer

Fanboys everywhere rejoice!! As promised, we bring you the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 reveal trailer. MW3 is being made with a new engine, so hopefully we will see some new amazing gameplay soon!

Carmageddon site registered to Square Enix updated with countdown

If you're compiling a mental list of franchises which will be summoned from their respective graves at E3 2011, it might be a safe bet to tack Stainless Games' Carmageddon onto the list.

Some PSN developers concerned over Sony’s planned store updates

A few studios are worried that Sony's multiple updates on the PlayStation Store over the next few weeks could cause some titles too lose much needed exposure.

Legend of Zelda timeline exists, Nintendo keeps it secret

One of the most hilariously controversial debates surround The Legend of Zelda is the question of whether or not there's an official timeline.

Club Penguin Medieval Party 2011 Cheats

Dance Clubs, Lighthouses, and Pizza Shops have been transformed into castles on the island of Club Penguin! You know what that means... the Medieval party has begun! Here's all you'll need to know about the party: Step 2. Find and click on the ...

Last Night: Fleet Foxes perform “Sim Sala Bim†on Fallon

Three years waiting on a follow up to Fleet Foxes' self-titled debut left many fans with a little “helplessness blues,” but the anticipation has only made the arrival of the Seattle outfit's 12-track sophomore release more satisfying.

Race 07 WTCC 2010 Expansion-TiNYiSO

WTCC 2010 brings you five authentic and highly detailed racing cars from the 2010 WTCC series featuring 26 different liveries. Eleven highly detailed race tracks, all in their 2010 configurations, one of which has never seen before in authentic ...

Star Tours Update “Light Years Betterâ€

Star Tours, the venerable Star Wars attraction at Disneyland, recently underwent a big renovation to bring it up to speed for the 21st century.

Will Harold Camping Be Prosecuted for Fraud - No End of World Today, Dude

That's what I want to know. People have been sent to jail for claiming things as truth that weren't so - so, what about the 89 year old idiot who claimed that today was going to be the end of the world - the great RAPTURE (not scriptual, by the ...

Monster Hunter Portable 3rd Will Be One Of The First PSP Games Remastered For PS3

Soon, you'll be able to play select PSP games on PS3. Sony made a "PSP Remaster" label just for PSP games that have been upgraded with HD visuals, PS3 controls and for select titles new additional... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my ...

Grimsvotn Eruption 2011: Iceland Volcano Sends Plume 18,000 Feet In The Air (PHOTOS)

Grimsvotn's eruption, which was accompanied by small earthquakes, comes just one year after the Eyjafjallajokull volcano erupted, sending a cloud of ash over Europe that impeded air travel.

Hellgate Returns to North America Beginning With Closed Beta This June

Hell is Back in North America. LOS ANGELES - May 19, 2011 T3 Entertainment, Redbana and HanbitSoft today announced the return of Hellgate to North America.

Friskies: iPad Games for Cats

Friskies® is excited to feed your cats' senses with three new games made just for cats. The colors, movement, and game-play have been researched and tested for maximum feline fun.

[1up] Sonic Generations Also Coming to 3DS and PC

As a part of the celebration for Sonic's 20th anniversary, Sega announced Sonic Generations last month. The only platforms the game was said to be coming to at the time were Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. According to a new earnings report for ...

Whole Living Magazine Subscription Only $3.99

Currently, Tanga.com is offering up a great deal on Whole Living magazine! Head on over here to snag a 1-year subscription (10 issues) to Whole Living magazine for only $3.99 (retail value $29.70) when you enter the coupon code LIVING at checkout!

Enjoy Double XP for Call of Duty: Black Ops This Weekend – Only on PS3

Leo Tolstoy once said, “The two most powerful warriors are patience and time.” Ask any PlayStation gamer who missed out on the Call of Duty: Black Ops double XP weekend a few weeks ago, and they'll tell you: Leo knew what he was talking about.

Rockstar & Sony: LA Noire NOT causing PS3s to overheat

Rockstar and Sony have issues a joint statement regarding the issue of LA Noire and overheating PS3 systems. Yesteday, Rockstar blamed PS3 Firmware 3.61.

How to stay safe on Sony PlayStation Network

If you are a Sony PlayStation Network (PSN) customer, you are probably getting a little paranoid. First, there was the data breach from last month that exposed customer data and forced Sony to take the network down.

FarmVille GagaVille Quest 4

Starting tonight, May 20th 2011, there is another new GagaVille Quests for you to complete in FarmVille. GagaVille's Quest 4, ” NAME OF QUEST” has you completing three simple tasks to earn some exciting rewards including Farm Cash!

Sony reportedly tells developers PlayStation Store will return May 24th

We wouldn't recommend setting aside time to enjoy your "Welcome Back" package just yet, but it looks like we now have our first solid indication of when the PlayStation Store will finally return to PlayStation 3 and PSP users.

Microsoft sending upgraded Xbox 360 consoles to users with disc issues

Microsoft is offering a small number of Xbox 360 owners replacement consoles and a free year of Xbox Live as compensation for a firmware glitch, according to a report.

'Gotham City Impostors' Hands-on Preview - Batman...Using Guns?

If there's one thing about "Batman: Arkham City" we can be sure of, it's that Batman won't be using any guns. That's just how he rolls.

Fallout New Vegas: Honest Hearts now available

Honest Hearts, the second add-on pack for Fallout: New Vegas, is now available via Xbox Live and Steam. It will be available on the PlayStation Network on the earliest date possible.

At one point, LA Noire was six-discs for Xbox 360

Developer Team Bondi has confirmed that at one point, the blockbuster title LA Noire filled six DVDs for the Xbox 360. We've always been called stupidly ambitious ... we make very big games. It's the biggest map that we've done and that ...

Duke Nukem Forever Demo Drops June 3 (If You Pre-Order)

Duke Nukem Forever is still a thing and it's a thing that is apparently actually happening. Gearbox Software, the studio that picked up the pieces after 3D Realms imploded, has been promising a Duke Nukem Forever demo for a while now, and ...

Atari To Sell Star Trek Online Developer Cryptic + Promise Continued STO Support

It looks like the 2 1/2 year relationship between game publisher Atari and Star Trek Online developer Cryptic is over. Atari has announced plans to "divest" from Cryptic and confirmed with TrekMovie that they will continued to support Star Trek ...

Sony Offering PSN Users a “Welcome Back†Package of Free Virtual Contents

For compensation of the 24-day's outage of the Playstation Network due to major security breach, Sony Computer Entertainment is offering PSN users a "welcome back" package of free content calling it a "customer appreciation program" available ...

Dead Island 'Tragedy Hit Paradise' trailer showcases stunning scenery

Techland has unleashed its latest trailer for Dead Island, a zombie-slashing action adventure that sees players frantically trying to survive a zombie invasion on a lush tropical island.

MFT VIP Blog Hop and Shop

Hello everyone! Welcome to the MFT VIP Hop. If you would like to start at the beginning of the hop then you can go to Kim's Blog. Cardstock: Vintage Cream by PTI Ink: True Black by PTI Take a peek at all those BEAUTIFUL items included in this ...

Sony Responds to Criticisms of PlayStation Network's 'Welcome Back' Lineup

After promising to earn back some goodwill with the community through a little thing called "free stuff," Sony yesterday detailed its "Welcome Back" plan for the return of PlayStation Network.

First Listen: Lady Gaga, ‘Marry The Night’

Lady Gaga, who released a new song titled Hair yesterday, unleashed another track upon the Internets from her soon to be released second album Born This Way.

New Mario Kart Wii bundles and Nintendo Selects budget games now available

Nintendo today released a couple of new Wii bundles and Nintendo Selects lineup of $19.99 games. The Nintendo Wii Mario Kart bundle is available at $149.99 MSRP.

Club Penguin Medieval Party Sneak Peek!

The Club Penguin Medieval Party will soon be at the island and, here is a sneak peek: The Knights Quests are awesome! I can hardly wait!

PES 2012 Announced With New Gameplay and Developer Trailer

The latest entry into the long running PES franchise has just been announced and appears to be setting its sights on an ambitious future.

New Video Game Releases for the Week of May 16, 2011 (Xbox 360 / PS3 / Wii / DS / PC / PSP)!

The video game release highlights on Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii, Sony PSP, Nintendo DS and PC/Mac include LA Noire, The Witcher 2: Assassin's of Kings, Exerbeat, plus a few more gems... LA Noire is a gritty, single player detective ...

LEGO Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Video Game Trailer Video | On PS3, Xbox 360, Wii

This is the trailer for LEGO Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Video Game. Out for PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, and other platforms now. And it looks very good, if you like both the Pirates franchise and the LEGO video games.

Brink For Xbox 360 To Receive Free DLC In June

Splash Damage today announced that they have updated the Xbox 360 version of Brink to limit its online matchmaking to 8-on-8 matches.

Sony's Playstation Network Is Back. Sony's Reputation Will Take A Little Longer | Arik Hesseldahl | NewEnterprise | AllThingsD

There's also the possibility of another attack. Having carried out an attack that caused so much damage, the people who did it may try again, or someone else may be inspired to take another crack at Sony.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Teaser

There's actually going to be a Modern Warfare 3. More details will be revealed closer to and/or at E3 2011. A second and third teaser for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has made its way online.

PlayStation Network users warned not to make multiple password reset requests

Following the news that the PlayStation Network service is back online for most people, Sony has warned that users may have to wait a while before receiving a confirmation email after resetting their passwords.

PlayStation Network Down Again: Users Report Outages The Same Day Sony Restores PSN Service

After a massive global outage, Sony began restoring service to the PlayStation Network on Sunday. However, some are reporting that the PSN is already down again.

Ubisoft: nintendo project cafe makes ps3, xbox ports easy... (Electronista via TechNews AM)

Nintendo's Project Cafe will be much more friendly to cross-platform games than the Wii, Ubisoft chief Yves Guillemot hinted during a results call.

LA Noire developers choose PS3 to lead on, then port to Xbox 360

For the longest time, developers have always chosen to lead projects on the Xbox 360 and then port to the PS3, citing that the system was easier to program for than the PlayStation 3 and it's complex Cell processor.

Konami unveils PES 2012

Konami's lifted the lid on the latest entry in its venerable Pro Evolution Soccer franchise, confirming the footie follow-up will be hitting multiple consoles this autumn.

Hacker attack breaches Square Enix Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Eidos web-sites

The hacker attacks continue, this time on a company that has nothing to do with Sony… That of Square Enix-owned Eidos via their Eidos Montreal studio's Deus Ex: Human Revolution web-site and other related sites.

Sony Online Entertainment Finalises Post-Crash Prize Patrol Plans

As the custodians of games that are completely unplayable during Sony's massive network outage, Sony Online Entertainment has an especially tough job winning back MMO players who have sat idle for 22 days and counting.

PlayStation Network back online for developers?

While consumers are slowly dying from not being able to log on to the PlayStation Network to get their daily fix of online gaming, Sony has been reluctant to give a fixed date, only mentioning that they aim to get everything up and running by ...

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 On its Way?

Call of Duty games have undoubtedly been one of the most impressive first person shooters in the domain. Last year saw the release of the finest titles in the series namely Black Ops.

Gaming Made Me: Hitchhiker’s Guide

10 years ago this week, the great British writer Douglas Adams passed away suddenly at the age of just 49 - leaving behind a wealth of fiction, humour and remarkable insight into the role of technology and the internet.

Starhawk announced for PS3. 2012 sequel to Warhawk. First trailer shown

Starhawk has been announced exclusively for PS3 as the spiritual sequel to 2007′s Warhawk from developer LightBox Interactive. It will be released in 2012.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 teaser trailer released

We know that a lot of information concerning Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 was leaked earlier today. Thanks to the leak, some folks have been satisfied with the abundant information (though said to be not 100% accurate by Infinity Ward's ...

Charlotte Motor Speedway, Panasonic flip the switch on the world's largest HD screen

Charlotte Motor Speedway and Panasonic held an event yesterday to celebrate the completion of the new world's largest HD screen, which measures at 16,000 square feet (200 feet wide and 80 feet tall).

Crush3D trailer. Five months after Nintendo announced it, Sega...

Crush3D trailer. Five months after Nintendo announced it, Sega officially unveiled the 3DS update of the interesting PSP platformer Crush.

Ace Combat Assault Horizon comes in for a retail landing October 11

One of the many announcements made by Namco Bandai during its Level Up event in Dubai was the release date of Ace Combat: Assault Horizon, the explosive series reboot for PS3 and Xbox 360.

Namco Bandai Games Announces Dark Souls Releasing October 2011

Leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., today announced the exclusive pre-order incentives and Collector's Edition of Dark Souls™, releasing in North America and Europe in October 2011 for the Xbox 360® ...

Gear Games Update: PSN / Qriocity Outage Could Change Media Outlook

The current PlayStation Network and Sony Online Entertainment service outages have caused subscriber headaches for millions, including me, and corporate turmoil for Sony.

3DS eShop update delayed to June 7 in Japan [update: June 6 in North America]

The 3DS firmware update adding the eShop, DSiWare transfer, web browser, and other features, was originally scheduled to be released in "late May.

Rockstar's lA Noire launch trailer ... (Geeky Gadgets via TechNews AM)

If you are looking forward to the immanent launched of Rockstar's latest game LA Noire on May 17th, this new launch trailer will wet your appetite even further.

Bethesda fires up new Fallout: New Vegas DLC Honest Hearts trailer and screen shots

The legend of the Burning Man lives, and so does he. Fallout: New Vegas DLC Honest Hearts is coming soon, exploring Zion and the fate of top Caesar Legion's operative and former Mormon missionary Joshua Graham.

Soul Calibur V fighting its way to us in 2012

Namco Bandai has broken its silence about the future of Soul Calibur. The fifth game in the series will be coming to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2012.

Van Gogh’s Starry Night Recreated with Delicious Bacon

So what do you do when you have plenty of time and bacon on your hands? That's an easy one, try to recreate some of the world's most popular paintings.

Swizz Beatz x Reebok Classics Limited Edition Kamikaze

Swizz Beatz was recently announced as Creative Director of the Reebok Classics brand and will be influencing all aspects of the line, including creative campaigns and product.

Report: Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D Sneaking Into Stores In November

Konami is set to release Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D sometime this year. Trade publication MCV, notes a more specific timeframe - November.

Electric Land Rover Defender sneaks up on game

The Land Rover Defender has been a mainstay for African safaris, but concern over the carbon dioxide emissions from their 2.4-litre diesel engines spawned the development of the first electrically powered Defender.

The next Alan Wake is not a sequel or DLC

You know that "Alan Wake 2" reference that popped up on LinkedIn? Remedy Entertainment has confirmed that, yes, there's more Alan Wake on the way.

My Favorite Things Design Team Creative Challenge

Arlene and Eva had an idea for this month's MFT Design Team Creative Challenge, and I'll admit, this one scared the pants off of me.

Activision Blizzard's Call of Duty takes cue from social games in China

And here we though the day would never come: The pinnacle of hardcore gaming, Call of Duty (CoD), has succumbed to the pressures and potential profits of Facebook games ... in China. VentureBeat reports that Activision Blizzard announced a new ...

PSN outage costing Capcom 'hundreds of thousands, if not millions,' exec says

A Capcom-Unity forum user received a surprisingly frank response from senior VP Christian "Sven" Svensson when he asked the executive, "Do you have anything to say about the ordeal going down with hackers messing with [Sony] and stealing ...

Activision Blizzard beat revenue estimates thanks to strong Black Ops sales

Activision Blizzard, the biggest independent publisher of video games, reported financial results today that beat analysts' expectations for its first fiscal quarter.

Diablo III Beta to arrive by Q3 2011 if possible

Blizzard is a company that has come up with plenty of memorable titles in the past, what with their highly addictive Diablo series of CRPGs that brought the hack and slash genre to new heights, while the Starcraft series has spawned plenty of ...

Source: Xbox 360 Spring 2011 update launches May 19, adds PayPal; Avatar Kinect coming May 27

Even before that new app smell has worn off from Hulu Plus, Microsoft will launch its annual spring update for the Xbox 360 Dashboard.

Star Wars MMO Estimated To Cost $100M

If you ever wondered exactly why video games are so expensive, how about a price tag of $80M for development and another $20M on marketing the product.

Temporary Lip-Smacking Tattoos - Violent Lips Offers Cosmetic Junkies a Unique Alternative (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) Violent Lips is a unique brand that has innovated a new kind of temporary tattoo. Instead of applying lip gloss or lipstick, Violent Lips has come up with lip tattoos.

Unreleased Footage Of Biggie Smalls Throwing A Water Bottle At DJ Kap

Here's Biggie throwing his water bottle at DJ Kap at KMEL Summer Jam in San Francisco in 1995. Apparently, it was so hot that the records were melting!

Assassin's creed revelations due in november... (DotGizmo via TechNews AM)

Ubisoft has announced the final chapter of Ezio's story with a brand new game titled, Assassin's Creed Revelations. The journey of discovery and revelation continues in the fourth instalment following the Assassin's Creed Trilogy, as Ezio ...

Deus-Ex: Human Revolution Full Steam Ahead.

Eidos have announced that their upcoming game, Deus Ex: Human Revolution will be available on Steam as well as full retail copies.

GameStop release lists - Sonic Generations and Time Crisis for 3DS, Rayman Origins for Wii/DS

There's also some weird title, “HP DEATH/HAL 2″, listed for Wii and DS. Remember, this is not a confirmation of these titles, but it seems like something is up.

5/8 Sunday Newspaper Coupon Insert Preview

There will be only one coupon insert available in the 5/8 Sunday newspaper. You'll receive one SmartSource coupon insert. Also, make sure to check your Parade Magazine or USA Today (depending on where you live) for coupons as well.

What will Sony have to pay to deal with Playstation Network cyber attacks?

Sony's Playstation Network has been down for over two weeks now and the MMO servers for its Sony Online Entertainment business have been offline for almost a week.

Sony extends Free AllClear ID Plus Identity Theft Protection to US PSN Account Holders

In the wake of the recent illegal intrusions into Sony's PlayStation Network and Qriocity services, there seems to be various concerns arising about the safeguard of SOE customer data.

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Teased By Official Playstation Mag

A teaser in the back of the July issue of the Official Playstation Magazine has hinted at A new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare game.

Microsoft opens Age of Empires Online beta for next two days

The Age of Empires series of computer games is an iconic chapter in real-time strategy gaming. Microsoft has been the games' publisher since the first installment, the original Age of Empires, was released in 1997.

RAGE Gameplay Trailer: “The Shroudedâ€

Bethesda and id have released a new gameplay trailer for RAGE, showing a section of gameplay in the den of “The Shrouded,” a clan of baddies.

Disney confirms layoffs at Split/Second dev Black Rock

Last night, word came in that around 40 jobs were in danger at Split/Second developer Black Rock Studio. Disney issued a statement to Eurogamer confirming cuts at the company, though not a number: "Disney Interactive Studios confirms a ...

Sony Online Entertainment Breaches 24.6 Million

On the heels of the Sony PlayStation breach affecting 70 Million, Sony Online Entertainment has suffered a further breach affecting an additional 24.6 Million.

Eclipse Foundation now has much to lose in the Hudson saga

Oracle's recently announced a proposal to move the open source Hudson project to the Eclipse Foundation. Should your company's stance on Jenkins or Hudson change as a result?

Assassin’s Creed Revelations confirmed, lands this November

Like the boy who cried wolf, sooner or later Ubisoft’s teasing would eventually lead up to the truth - an official announcement for Assassin’s Creed Revelations.

Guardian Heroes Coming to Xbox Live Arcade With Possibly Questionable Art

There are few Treasure games more revered than Guardian Heroes for the Saturn, a beat 'em up with some seriously rad sprite graphics.

Sony Subpoenaed by New York Attorney General

Sony has been subpoenaed by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman over the recent PlayStation Network hack and breach of customers' personal information.

Sony offering identity-theft protection and insurance for one year to all US PSN users

Sony Chairman Howard Stringer has apologized for the multi-week outage of the PSN and has offered all affected users in the US one year of free identity-theft protection.

Hackers plotting third attack against Sony after Playstation Network outage

The hackers that cracked into Sony's only gaming network, the Playstation Network (PSN), are plotting another attack against the gaming giant this weekend and plan to publicize information stolen from PSN users, said a reader who viewed the ...

Red carpet: 2011 Met Gala

Stylish stars, who were celebrating the opening of the Met's latest style exhibit Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty (a tribute to the late British designer) at the 2011 Metropolitan Museum of Art's annual Costume Institute Gala, surprised us ...

Resistance 3 demo included with Battle: Los Angeles

1Up reports that the June 14 release of Sony Pictures' Battle: Los Angeles on Blu-ray will include a playable demo of Insomniac's upcoming shooter, Resistance 3. The demo will let you experience 30 minutes of the campaign.

New Wii 2 rumors suggest haptic transforming controller and Blu-ray discs. Named Nintendo Feel?

Nintendo Feel may be the name of the Wii 2, according to new rumors (which have suggested in the past it might be called “Project Cafe” or “Nintendo Stream”) which have also revealed a treasure trove of other new information.

Square Enix To Publish Dead Island In North America

“Square Enix's impressive distribution and marketing capabilities, combined with their proven success with launching top-notch AAA titles, makes them the absolute best partner for Dead Island,” said Deep Silver COO Geoff Mulligan.

New trailer for Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D looks amazing

Forget everything you think you knew about The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. That game you played over ten years ago on the Nintendo 64?

Games News: LA Noire: The Books

In honour of the imminent release of the crime game noir, LA Noire, Rockstar have announced LA Noire: The Collected Stories, a full anthology of all eight short fiction stories to be released in one eBook compilation available for download on June 6th!

Call of Duty: Black Ops Escalation Map Pack is live and ready to play

Just when you were getting tired of the game, here comes a new map pack to keep things lively and interesting. The Escalation Map Pack for Call of Duty: Black Ops brings four new multiplayer maps, a new level populated with zombies, and new ...

Red Faction: Armageddon demo now live (and extra magnetic)

The Xbox Live demo for Red Faction: Armageddon is now available and has everything you could want ... by which we mean "the only weapon you'll ever want:" the magnet gun.

Fallout: New Vegas to Get Three DLC packs

Back in February, Bethesda Softworks released the first DLC for Fallout: New Vegas dubbed Dead Money. The company has now disclosed three more DLC packs referred to as Honest Hearts, Old World Blues... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit ...

'Nintendo Selects' Box Art, Mario Kart Wii Bundle and More Budget Friendly Wii Details Emerge [Deals]

Yesterday, Kotaku reported that Nintendo would launch a newly branded budget line of Wii software in May, re-releases of games like Super Smash Bros.

Portal 2 (2011_MULTI2_RIP by KaOs)

The game - the continuation of the famous logic puzzle Portal. Single player gameplay is waiting for the mass of different puzzles, new characters and levels.

Incredible Safe House with Movable Wall by Kwk Promes

“Safe House” was designed by Kwk Promes Architects and is located in Warsaw, Poland. The aim of the project was to create a two-level “fortress” that would provide a high level of security for the owners.

Inside PlayStation Network - WipEout HD

The digital delights of Sony's scrumptious PlayStation Network service know no bounds. Aside from letting punters compete in online gaming, stream films, browse the Internet and more, its premier attraction rests in the copious supply of ...

Assassin's Creed: Revelations leaked on Facebook!

The next title in the Assassin's Creed series starring Altair was supposedly leaked on their Facebook link (http://www.facebook.com/assassinscreed?

Trailer for the SyFy Channel’s Red Faction: Origins Looks Surprisingly Decent

Apparently whoever shot the movie “Red Faction: Origins” for the SyFy Channel took their job pretty seriously, because it actually looks pretty darn decent.

Portal 2 DLC coming this Summer free of charge

In a press release today Valve gave us a glimspe into their first upcoming DLC for Portal 2. Doug Lombardi already let it slip in an interview that the first DLC was en route for a Summer release.

Alexander McQueen's Savage Beauty at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

At 10 am on Monday morning, I will be handing over my assignment letter from Fashion Projects to the press officer at the Metropolitan Museum of Art to gain admittance to the press preview of Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty.

Video Game Art - Fan-made Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary 3DS

I haven't given up hope that Nintendo will offer a new 3DS design for The Legend of Zelda's 25th anniversary. We know Nintendo has some things being cooked up for the special occasion, just not what.

May Is National Scrapbooking Month!

This is the card I made for my downline swap with the new Summer Mini Catalog. Have you ever thought of giving scrapbooking a try?

Sony Apologizes For PlayStation Network Outage, Says 10 Million Credit Cards May Be At Risk

At a press conference in Tokyo over the weekend, executives for Sony issued a public apology for the ongoing PlayStation Network outage and admitted that upwards of 10 million users' credit card information could possibly have been breached.

Slick Black Ops Call of the Dead Promo Poster is Delivered

Activision knows how to push quality content. In addition to the sweet trailer it released for its upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops DLC, Call of the Dead add-on, part of next week’s Escalation pack, due May 3rd; lots of goodies after the cut.

All six Bit.Trip games will be released as 3DS collection Bit.Trip Saga

Aksys Games announces plans to collect all six Bit.Trip games into a single collection, Bit.Trip Saga, which is coming to the Nintendo 3DS with newly enhanced 3D graphics.

Redbox Announces Video Game Rentals For $2

With BlockBuster almost entirely out of the picture when it comes to neighbor hood rentals after filing for bankruptcy late last year, Redbox has picked up the much of the slack.

Sony: All your PSN Trophies are A-okay

In addition to wanting to patch it up with PlayStation gamers, Sony says that all Trophies (PlayStation's version of the Xbox 360′s Achievements) survived PlayStation Network's downtime.

Need For Speed The Run to use Battlefield 3's Frostbite 2 engine

After a trailer for the game made its way to the internet on Thursday, Electronic Arts has officially announced its plans for Need For Speed The Run, the next game in the long running driving game series.

Arabic in Assassin’s Creed Teaser Translated

There's a new Assassin's Creed teaser site up which includes glimpses of some Arabic writing. We have the translation. The translation, provided by @Altair3Feb says that the teaser reads “Altair Ibn la Ahad,” which leads to the suspicion ...

Hulu Plus Arrives on Xbox Live, is Kinect-Compatible

Hulu Plus arrived on Xbox Live today, and it enables users to "instantly stream any current season episode of top shows like Modern Family, 30 Rock, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and many others.

Marvel Universe MMO written by Bendis, will be free to play

If you're a comics fan, you're probably well acquainted with monthly fees, as you have to shell out for a pile of books in order to keep up with continuity.

Hackers might have credit card info from PlayStation Network?

At this point, I want to stop hearing anything there is related to the PlayStation Network. To sum it up: it's been an epic fail for Sony.

Valve announces first Portal 2 DLC

Valve has officially announced today the first downloadable content for its puzzle-platform hit Portal 2. The add-on will feature "new test chambers for players, leaderboards, challenge mode for single and multiplayer modes, and more.

Hulu Plus offers one-week credit to subscribers using PSN

Though it seems minor now compared to the loss of personal data, one unfortunate effect of the PSN outage has been the inability to watch Hulu Plus through the PS3.

Super Mario gets a Portal gun, you monster (video)

Before Portal 2 there was Portal, and before Portal there was Super Mario Bros. Bring these together and you get a mushroom-chomping Italian plumber ruling the 2D world -- outside the cold confines of Aperture Science -- with the infamous Portal gun.

Red Faction: Armageddon Demo Hits PS3, 360 May 3

THQ's announced that a playable demo of Red Faction: Armageddon will hit the PS3 and Xbox 360 on May 3. Players assume the role of Darius Mason, tasked with fighting through alien-infested Martian sewers.

What does the Wii successor mean for investors?

It's official, the Wii is starting the long road to becoming a last-gen system. We still have a year plus with the Wii, but Project Cafe is looming over Nintendo's current console.

Telltale Nabs Xbox 360 Publishing Licensor Agreement, Makes Us Curious

Just after announcing Jurassic Park: The Game has been moved from a later-this-month release into the fall, Telltale Games has announced a publishing licensor agreement for Xbox 360.

Hulu Plus Possibly Coming to Xbox 360 on Friday

Hulu Plus may be coming to Xbox Live soon--like, in two days “soon” soon. Joystiq has obtained what it believes to be an authentic scan of the upcoming June issue of Official Xbox Magazine, and in the pages, the rag straight-up states that ...

Kill Zombies As Buffy, Machete, Freddy Krueger In George Romero-Inspired ‘Call Of Duty: Black Ops’ Expansion

A very special added bonus is set to be released with the new Call of Duty: Black Ops expansion pack, called Escalation. One of the maps that will come with the expansion is called "Call of the Dead" and is inspired by the man who's pretty much...

Microsoft warns of Xbox Live phishing attempts via Modern Warfare 2

First it was Sony's troubles with PSN, now Microsoft has its own issues to worry about. The company today issued a service alert warning for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 players to be on the lookout for phishing attempts against them while ...

Valve confirms Portal 2 DLC for this summer

Valve's Doug Lombardi has revealed that the studio will be lifting the curtains on the first batch of downloadable content for puzzler Portal 2 in the near future.

PlayStation Breach good news: credit card info encrypted

One Aussie believes he has lost $2000 in the Sony PlayStation Network breach, his credit card apparently compromised. Is he just the tip of a 75 million plus user iceberg?

Sony PlayStation Network: still down on Day Four, fix by Tuesday?

If your gaming network is down and you know it, clap your hands. You should hear the furious sound of clapping emanating from Sony headquarters, as we're now into day four of the PlayStation Network outage.

Sucker Punch extends inFamous 2 beta as PSN remains offline

Angry about the PSN outages? Worried about missing out on the inFamous 2 beta? Sucker Punch has you covered. The developer has extended beta as the PlayStation Network remains offline.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D intro

The full Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D opening has been posted online via the official web-site, showing off the famous gameplay intro of Link riding atop his horse Epona through Hyrule Field.

Oyster.com Raises $7.5 Million From The Travel Channel

The Travel Channel has invested $7.5 million in Oyster.com. Oyster.com is a start-up that allows professionals to make hotel reviews.

Gears of War 3 beta now live, game on!

Few Xbox 360 titles resonate through our veins like Gears of War. The third installment, Gears of War 3, is now alive and kicking in online multiplayer beta form for all those who pre-ordered the game.

Samsung D6350 32-inch 3D Smart TV Hits The South Korean Market

You are lucky if you are living in South Korea, because Samsung will launch an affordable 3D Smart TV in that country. The 32-inch Samsung D6350 3D-enabled Smart TV features the Crystal Black Panel, 3D Hyper-real engine, Smart-real motion to ...

Project Cafe and 3DS: The Perfect Connection

After a week of speculation, Nintendo announced plans to unveil its next console at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), which takes place in Los Angeles, CA June 7-9.

Restaurant.com: Extra 80% off Gift Certificates!

A minimum purchase is often required… for example, if a restaurant required a $35 minimum purchase. You can apply the $25 gift card {say that you purchased for $2.00}, then just owe the remaining $10.00!

Ubongo for WiiWare and Nintendo DSiWare

Barcelona, April 21 2011.- Korner Entertainment SL proudly announces the release of 'Ubongo' for the WiiWareâ„¢ and Nintendo DSiWareâ„¢ services.

Wii successor to be revealed in June at E3 2011, confirms Nintendo

IT'S ALIIIIIIVE. Nintendo has confirmed Wii 2 (aka Project Cafe or Nintendo Stream) WILL be revealed and playable at the upcoming Electronic Entertainment Expo 2011 being held from June 7th through June 9th!

BBC News - Playstation Network suspended over 'external intrusion'

In a blog post, maker Sony said it turned off the network on Wednesday after it detected an "external intrusion" and that it was doing all it could to resolve it the problem.

More Nintendo Wii 2 gossip, E3 reveal on the cards

There's been a load more speculation floating around this week regarding the sequel to Nintendo's Wii console. Shigeru Miyamoto has already let some more details slip about the forthcoming Super Marion 3DS, which will be out this year, and now ...

Impressions: Mortal Kombat

After a slew of less-than-great releases, Mortal Kombat is back on its game with a fighter that can bring in people of all skill levels.

PS3 Version of Child of Eden Gets Delayed

Ubisoft have confirmed that the Playstation 3 version of their upcoming title Child of Eden has been delayed until at least September.

New Pokemon game to be announced next month?

If a tease in Dengeki Nintendo DS is anything to go on, we'll be hearing about another Pokemon title soon. Reportedly, "new title information" will be present in the next issue of the magazine, which hits May 21.

Experienced Points: DLC for Dummies

Here is a little bit about the Portal 2 review-bombers: The thousands of enraged, barely-literate people, who rated the best game of 2011 a zero because it has DLC which is less offensive and more consumer-friendly than anything that came before it.

Project Cafe is Wii 2 code-name. “Nintendo Stream†also considered. New details on controllers, say rumors

The Wii 2 is rumored to be code-named “Project Cafe” with one possible final-name for the system being the “Nintendo Stream”.

Portal 2, a game of the year!

In case you've never played the original Portal mini-game from Valve (included with the Orange Box combo), you should definitely go and check it out.

Latest Update for PSN/Qriocity Services

We sincerely regret that PlayStation Network and Qriocity services have been suspended, and we are working around the clock to bring them both back online.

Norio Ohga, ex-Sony chairman, passes away

Ex-Sony chairman Norio Ohga passed away on April 22nd, aged 81. Ohga's legacy may not be well recognized, though he headed the company from 1982 to 1995.

Microsoft And Sony Targeting 2014 For New Consoles

According to anonymous sources, next-gen consoles from Microsoft and Sony won't be here until 2014. We'd like to remind the game industry that, if they need something to do in the mean time, they could actually develop games for the PC in the mean time.

IGN says they’re Project Cafe information sources are reliable

With the deluge of information leaking out in regards to Nintendo's Project Cafe/Wii 2, many are bound to wonder who these mysterious tipsters are.

Mega Man Legends 3: Prototype Version Launching With The 3DS eShop

Mega Man Legends 3: Prototype Version introduces a new character too. Barrett is a reckless leader of a sky pirate gang who has explosive kicks.

Suda51 discusses what it’s like working with Resident Evil creator, Shinji Mikami

“It's really fun. He's very gentle but when it comes to the core mechanic of the game or how it feels to do the combat then he just turns to being a really strict guy.

Razer Hydra brings motion controls to PCs this June, bundled with Portal 2 for $140

Despite a release window of "early" this year, Razer wasn't quite able to ship its Hydra motion gaming controller alongside Portal 2 this week.

Shift 2 Unleashed gets Iconic Cars via Legends Content Pack

Electronic Arts released NFS Shift 2 Unleashed for the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC late last month. The latest racing title was also touted to include Pagani Huayara as well as a Limited Edition and some... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my ...

Lions Said: The Making Of Fable III PC

So, Microsoft and Lionhead's PC version of Fable III is to simultaneously release on both Games For Windows Live and Valve's Steam.

NBA Jam for iPad Out, FREE iPhone Multiplayer Update, $0.99 Sale!

One of my favorite sports games on my phone, NBA JAM, is now available for the iPad. Additionally, the iPhone/iPod Touch version has been updated to add local Multilayer via Bluetooth/WiFi.

Nintendo wii sequel may have 6.2-inch touchscreen gamepad... (Electronista via TechNews AM)

Nintendo may be planning a radical revision to its controllers with its increasingly expected sequel to the Wii. Supposedly codenamed Project Café, one of the game system's controllers would revolve around a very large 6.2-inch touchscreen.

Update on PlayStation Network outages

The PlayStation Network has been suffering from random outages starting yesterday. Users have reported sporadic issues when attempting to sign onto their PSN account.

Carl Craig Remixes Cut Copy :: “Need You Nowâ€

When it comes to ridiculously extended remixes, no one does it quite like Detroit techno icon Carl Craig. Of course, the opening tune off of Cut Copy's latest clocks in at almost 8 minutes to begin with, but Craig nealy doubles that while ...

Mortal Kombat Hits PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 Today…Fatality

Latest Installment of Legendary Fighting Series Now Available on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360. Burbank, Calif.

Portal 2 Review

Portal was one of those “where the heck did this come from?” type of games when Valve shipped it as part of The Orange Box. Nothing quite like it had been done before, so reviewing Portal was a bit of a pain.

Non-Bias Portal 2 review (Xbox 360)

Portal 2 continues its success from the original Game however Loading times, Outdated Graphics, and a complex multiplayer hamper the experience.

Will the Nintendo Wii 2 Debut at E3 this Summer?

The Nintendo Wii 2 rumours are starting to fly, with many people expecting it to debut at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3).

Portal 2 on PS3: How to redeem the free Steam copy for your PC

So you've got a brand new PS3 copy of Portal 2 and you're ready to snag the included free Steam copy, compatible with your PC or Mac.

Atari Announces Centipede: Infestation for 3DS, Wii Coming Fall 2011

Today Atari and developer WayForward have announced the upcoming Fall release of the re-imagine legendary video game franchise Centipede for a new generation of gamers with Centipede: Infestation.

Boss Challenge Mode Awaits In Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D isn'ta mere re-imaging of the N64 classic. Nintendo has gone an extra mile towards adding new features, fleshing out the package with a 'Boss Challenge' mode.

Conduit 2 USA Wii-WiiZARD

Building upon the success of the original, Conduit 2 will take players to the far reaches of the world to stop an alien invasion that can be fought in single-player, online multi-player battles, and off and online co-op modes.

[VIDEO] See the next Call of Duty: Black Ops maps here

News of five new downloadable maps (known as the 'Escalation Pack') for Call of Duty: Black Ops was leaked earlier this month. A mere two weeks later, Activision has got round to detailing maps, giving us a video, and confirming the release ...

The Grudge 3 (2009) DVDRip Xvid AC3-Freebee

From Ghost House Pictures, the makers of 30 Days of Night and The Grudge, comes the next installment in The Grudge series. How do you stop a curse that never dies?

Awesome Full-Length 12-Minute Gameplay Trailer for BATTLEFIELD 3

The full 12-minute gameplay trailer for the incredible looking video game Battlefield 3 has been released, and damn... I can't wait to get my hands on this game!

My BF3: 12 Minute Gameplay Trailer Analysis

Hey guys, I did my analysis of the newly released Battlefield 3 - Fault Line 12 Minute Gameplay Trailer. Ill be taking a look at several points of the video that stood out to me for specific reasons.

Rift Dev Blog: Creating the River of Souls Raid [Rift: Planes of Telara]

Once Phase 3 of The River of Souls world event is complete, a new level 50 20-player raid instance will be unlocked that brings the fight directly to Alsbeth the Discordant.

Dungeon Siege III Vignette Brings to Light New Reinhart Manx Character

Dungeon Siege III which was earlier perceived to release in May, will now be unleashed a month later in June. Furthermore, Square Enix has revealed that the game would include accessible controls and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit ...

Gears Of War 3 Beta Multiplayer For Xbox 360 Goes Live Today

Today is D-Day for Gears of War fans as the upcoming game in the series is going to enter its Beta stage. If you are one of the Bulletstorm Epic Edition buyers, then you can play Gears of War 3 Beta for Xbox 360 as of today.

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Patch And New Character DLC

The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of BlazBlue: Continuum Shift will receive a new patch and a character DLC in May 2011. The patch will be available for free, while the new character DLC will cost $7.99 or 560 Microsoft Points.

Nintendo Wii 2 Rumors: Various Details Surface Online

Nintendo's next generation gaming console the 'Wii 2' appears to be quite a popular subject online at the moment, with many gaming websites starting to reveal various details.

$2 off Johnson & Johnson Counterfeit Coupon Alert

I just wanted to make you aware that the $2/2 Listerine, Stayfree, Zyrtec, Aveeno coupon has been flagged as a counterfeit coupon by the Coupon Information Center.

GAME OF THRONES “Winter is Coming” Episode 1

Episode Synopsis: GAME OF THRONES “Winter is Coming” Episode 1 - A Night's Watch deserter is tracked down outside of Winterfell, prompting swift justice by Lord Eddard “Ned” Stark and raising concerns about the dangers in the lawless ...

Zipper Unveils SOCOM Pro: Special Game Types & New Weapons

Zipper Interactive Senior Community Manager Jeremy Dunham has unveiled SOCOM Pro today, which includes special game types and new weapons.

Grand Theft Auto 5 Release Date Appears at Gamestop

A Gamestop in Germany has added a release date to their Grand Theft Auto 5 retail listing. With the most popular videogame convention, E3(Electronic Entertainment Expo) getting closer and no official word from Rockstar, you should take this ...

Anomaly: Warzone Earth (PC/Multil6/2011) RePacked - XFX5

Anomaly: Warzone Earth is an extraordianry mixture of action and strategy in a reversed tower defence formula. The game tasks you with saving a near-future Earth from an alien onslaught.

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Patch for PS3 AND BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II on PSP this May

Greetings fighting game enthusiasts and BlazBlue fans everywhere! This is Xie from Aksys Games, and I'm here to let you in on all the awesome BlazBlue news happening just around the corner this May!

Nintendo sells 400,000 3DS consoles over launch week

The Nintendo 3DS launched in the US on March 27th, and Nintendo has released sales figures for the first week. The company managed to get 400,000 units out the door in those 7 days, which Nintendo of America President and CEO Reggie Fils-Aime ...

US video game sales fell 4 percent in March

Market researcher NPD Group said Thursday that March sales totaled $1.47 billion. That compares with $1.53 billion in March 2010. Sales of gaming hardware such as the hand-held Nintendo 3DS and the PlayStation 3 climbed 12 percent.

MotorStorm Apocalypse crashing down May 3 in North America

The indefinite delay that struck the North American release of MotorStorm Apocalypse has become specific: Sony has announced that the game is delayed until May 3. The game's launch date was shaken up in all regions in an effort to distance the ...

Rumor: Wii 2 codenamed Project Cafe, controller includes built-in touchscreen

The towering pile of rumors regarding Nintendo's next generation console, supposedly to be announced at E3, continues to grow today with a report from French news site 01net (which divined the hardware specs of the NGP before its official unveiling).

Help Get Portal 2 Released Early - Requires Potato Sack Playtime

The result seems to be a website which shows the concurrent users playing each of the potato sack games. The more of us playing the games counts towards to recruited CPUs required to reboot GLaDOS, resulting in the early release of Portal 2. ...

Nintendo Wii 2 Console Launching In 2012, More Powerful Than XBOX 360 & PS3

New Nintendo Console Debuting At E3 This June, Launching In 2012, More Powerful Than XBOX 360 and PS3. Nintendo's next console will debut at E3 in June, moving the maker of Mario and Zelda into the HD era.

Garry mods Garry's Mod to catch pirates

If you've been having trouble with Garry's Mod lately, specifically the error, "Unable to shade polygon normals," don't take it to the Steam forums.

Video: Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One: Terawatt Forest Trailer Arrives

Today Insomniac Games Senior Community Manager James Stevenson has made available a fresh trailer spotlighting Ratchet Clank: All 4 One in Terawatt Forest and the Mystery of the Creature Collector.

'Burnout Crash' Modeled After 'Paradise' Showtime Mode?

You might remember reading a little news blip earlier this month about a mysterious Australia ratings board submission from "Burnout" developer Criterion Games for a game called "Burnout Crash.

Blizzcon 2011 tickets on sale (briefly) in May

Start working out your index finger now, you've only got until May 21 to get into top clicking shape and secure your tickets to the Nerd-vana that is Blizzcon 2011.

Dead or Alive Dimensions goes live in North America May 24

After finalizing the Japanese release date for Dead or Alive Dimensions, Tecmo Koei has provided a specific release date for the 3DS fighter in North America.

Madden NFL 12 will launch on August 30, regardless of NFL lockout

Despite the ongoing situation between the NFL and Players Association, which could ultimately mean no football this year, EA Sports president Peter Moore quelled doubts at a recent event.

Latest Portal 2 Ad Sells You On Long Fall Boots [Video]

If you are looking for an investment opportunity, look no further than Aperture's Long Fall Boots. It's the fourth installment in a series of sound Portal-based investments that are sure to pay off in the long run, especially in terms of ...

Nintendo rumored to cut Wii price to $150 starting May 15

Nintendo is reportedly planning on cutting the price of its Wii video game console from $199 to $150 on May 15, according to the tech blog Engadget.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D busts into Top 5 on Amazon’s best-selling games list

All it takes is some official boxart and a release date confirmation for 3DS owners to start preordering The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D!

Valve reveals details for Steam on PS3

Valve has revealed many details about its upcoming Steam "experience" for the PS3, coming next week with the launch of "Portal 2." Portal 2 is the first game to support Steam on a console, and the game will offer "cross-platform matchmaking, ...

Will Microsoft launch free-to-play games on Xbox Live?

Embracing a new business model, Microsoft is expected to make free-to-play games available on its Xbox Live online gaming service next year.

Xbox 360 Review: LEGO STAR WARS III: THE CLONE WARS

Just when you thought that George Lucas was just about done with the new Star Wars titles, a third Lego tie-in game pops up, full of the usual irresistible charm and a likeability factor that has a lot to do with the appeal of the iconic toy itself.

Portal 2: Lab Rat - Part 2, Out Now!

The second part of the comic Lab Rat is now out on IGN.com. These comics serve as a bridge between Portal and Portal 2 and explain what has happened between the two games.

Deal on Cars and The Incredibles Blu-Ray/DVDs

Today, both Pixar movies Cars and The Incredibles are released in Blu-ray/DVD combo packs. Each movie contains a movie ticket (worth up to $8.50) to see Cars 2 in theaters starting June 24th.

U2′s 360 Tour Is Highest Grossing In History

U2‘s current 360 tour became the highest grossing tour in history over the weekend. A sold-out concert last night (4/10) at Morumbi Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil pushed the tour past the previous record held by the Rolling Stones’ ...

Nintendo gives DSiWare Slingo Quest, Art of Ink, Escape Trick

Slots and bingo have never really fitted into the tattoos and prison scene, until Nintendo forced them to do so as part of the weekly downloadable titles for DSiWare.

Brink to be Release One Week Earlier

Bethesda Softworks today announced that its acclaimed first-person shooter, Brink, will be available one week EARLIER than originally scheduled.

Video: Rick Ross f/ Wale, Meek Mill, & Chester French – ‘Play Your Part’

Rick Ross rounds up his Maybach Music Group signees Wale and Meek Mill in the video for “Play Your Part,” the first single from the MMG compilation Self Made Vol.

Call of Duty Black Ops Escalation DLC: arriving May with zombies!

Rather appropriately, it was Major Nelson who announced that the Call of Duty: Black Ops Escalation DLC will arrive for Xbox Live subscribers on May 3. The pack will include five new maps with four of them supporting multiplayer mayhem.

Sony And George Hotz Settle PS3 Legal Case, GeoHot Agrees To Permanent Injunction

Although the whole world was on his side, hacker George Hotz has decided to settle the case with Sony and he said that the didn't want to cause any trouble to PS3 users and to the company itself.

Ubisoft CEO: Lack of new consoles is “part of the reason why the industry is in depression”

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot believes that in order to provide the games industry with a nice shot in the arm, the big three hardware makers need to release new consoles.

Team Fortress 2 hats raise $430,000 for Japan

Valve has announced the total sum brought in during its two-week Team Fortress 2 charity drive, which sold three limited edition in-game hats to raise funds for the Japanese disaster relief fund.

Warhammer Space Marine Developer Diary Released

Relic Studios , the developer behind the upcoming Space Marine FPS, just released a trailer explaining a bit about the Warhammer 40k universe.

Portal 2 comic: Part One of Lab Rat released

As promised earlier this week, IGN has released Part 1 of Valve's Portal 2: Lab Rat comic. In it, you see Chell being used as, well, a Lab Rat and you can also get a peek at her personnel file which apparently says “The cake is a lie,” at ...

SOCOM 4 Full Deployment Unboxing Pics!

You know you want it: SOCOM 4 unboxing pic's! This is what you're looking to get in the upcoming SOCOM 4 Full Deployment Edition. You're getting the game on Blu-ray, PlayStation Move, navigation controller,PlayStation Eye camera, and the ...

'LOL' in Oxford English Dictionary

By James Morgan The internet slang term "LOL" (laughing out loud) has been added to the Oxford English Dictionary, to the mild dismay of language purists.

Cars & Incredibles Blu-ray/DVD for only $5.46

If you are a Disney fan you will want to grab this Thrifty deal. Cars and Incredibles are going to be released on Blu-ray/DVD combo packs on Tuesday, April 12th.

C4E's iXtreme Slim LT+ Allows First Backups for XBox 360 Slim

Every once and awhile when something big happens in the non-PS3 console scene we report it, and this weekend C4E has released iXtreme Slim LT+ which allows the world's first game backups to run on an XBox 360 Slim console!

Yuri Gagarin: 50 years ago

On Tuesday, April 12th, it will have been 50 years from what was arguably the most impressive achievement of the Soviet Union. Czechoslovakia was the first country after the USSR that Gagarin visited after he returned - and my positive emotions ...

4/10 Sunday Newspaper Coupon Insert Preview

There will be two coupon inserts available in the 4/10 Sunday newspaper. You'll receive one SmartSource coupon insert and one Red Plum coupon insert.

A reminder: Please Donate to Help Japan

There are many ways you can help Japan. Donating to Red Cross Japan might be difficult from outside the country, so perhaps a donation to the US Red Cross or Red Cross International would be good.

Sniper Elite V2 announced for release in 2012 for Xbox 360 and PS3

Sniper Elite V2 will be released in 2012 by developer Rebellion and publisher 505 Games for Xbox 360 and PS3. No word on a PC version.

The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile walkthrough video guide (XBLA Xbox 360)

This The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile walkthrough will guide you through the beginning to ending moments of cutscenes and gameplay for this downloadable XBLA sequel to the hit original game.

Minecraft has raked in $33 million

We can officially take Minecraft from an “underground, indie hit”, to a “huge hit”, possible, “mainstream hit”. Minecraft creator Notch has announced that the game has generated $33 million in revenue so far.

White Knight Chronicles II Is Coming To North America, But Not From Sony

Don't worry, you won't have to import White Knight Chronicles II from Europe. Level-5's transforming RPG is coming to North America, but Sony Computer Entertainment America isn't handling it.

New Sonic the Hedgehog game revealed, speeding to Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3

Sega has revealed a brand new Sonic the Hedgehog game via Sonic's Facebook page (Dr. Robotnik friend request -- rejected). A short teaser trailer depicts Sonic running through a sparsely colored sequence of checkered hills and loops, before ...

LA Noire video shows corrupt LAPD

Rockstar today released a new trailer for LA Noire that gives us a look into Phelps' experiences rising through the ranks of LAPD.

Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition Coming To Consoles As Downloadable Content

The Arcade Edition update will add the four new arcade-only characters, as well as balance changes and additions to the Replay Channel.

Dungeon Siege III Delayed, Crawls Into Stores A Month Later

Square Enix pushed Dungeon Siege III's release date back about a month from May 31 to June 21. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!

Spar Kinect-Style With Urijah Faber In UFC Personal Trainer

You knew something like this was coming as soon as Microsoft announced the Kinect way back when. It's UFC Personal Trainer, and it's exactly as you'd expect: flail about in front of your TV while an on-screen avatar carries out the moves.

PopCap Games Announces New, Edgier 4th & Battery Label

Some neat news is spilling from PopCap Games this morning. The publisher and creator of titles such as Plants vs. Zombies [$2.99 / HD] and Bejeweled [$.99] has announced the launch of a brand new label called “4th Battery,” an eclectic ...

Section 8: Prejudice dated for 360, PC

Timegate's dated upcoming FPS sequel Section 8: Prejudice for 360 and PC. In a tweet, Timegate said the game would launch on Xbox Live Arcade on April 20, with it coming to Games for Windows on May 4 for $14.99.

NBA Jam: On Fire Edition Announced for PlayStation Network and Xbox LIVE Arcade

Next NBA Simulation Title to Launch in 2012. REDWOOD CITY, Calif.â€"(BUSINESS WIRE)â€"Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that an all-new digital download of EA SPORTSTM NBA JAM will be available in October.

Retailers shoot down 3DS returns due to headaches story

A report in tabloid The Sun of the 3DS making headaches in "thousands" of users is just plain untrue according to Nintendo, HMV and GAME, the three entities the paper mentions.

GAME Australia exposes Black Ops Escalation map pack DLC

Retailer GAME Australia today outed the second downloadable map pack for Activision's FPS juggernaut, Call of Duty: Black Ops. Titled 'Escalation,' the DLC pack will feature five new multiplayer maps.

Bald Eagles become Internet sensation

Cameras installed high in a tree in Iowa have made an Internet sensation of a family of bald eagles, whose nest is streamed online live day and night.

The Sims 3: Generations expansion pack sprouts in spring

The Sims are getting ready for some cross-generational play this spring. Wow, that opening line could be totally misinterpreted. Anyway, the latest expansion pack, Generations, adds items like bunk beds, the ability to have lavish weddings and ...

Sony NGP delay: not arriving until 2012?

The Sony NGP could face a serious delay and fail to hit its global launch date later this year. That news comes not from some whispering busybody but Sony Computer Entertainment of America president Jack Tretton.

Valve and Aperture Release Third Portal 2 Video

I don't have to say it but I will anyway, Portal was awesome and I can't wait for Portal 2. Valve, in partnership with Aperture Science dba Aperture Laboratories, announced today the release of "Turrets", a promotional video for the long ...

Free Mass Effect 2 For Dragon Age II Owners

Coo - want Mass Effect 2 for free? If you've bought Dragon Age II, then it's already yours for the taking. Indeed, even if you buy a copy of Dragon Age II now, before 30th April, you can get the superb space-RPG for zero dollarpounds as well.

Spring is Blossoming Sneak Peek

Promotion details: Spring is Blossoming with Sneak Peek products from the upcoming 2011-2012 Idea Book Catalog. You can get these brand-new products in one of two ways: Spend $20* on any Stampin' Up!

Super Street Fighter IV 3D edition - 3DS

The ultimate version of Street Fighter makes its seamless transition to the Nintendo 3DS with Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition.

Nintendo isn’t making a phone

You won't be playing Super mario on a phone anytime soon. Nintendo has said that it isn't planning to build a phone or license its games for third-party software platforms.

Aya Brea’s 3rd birthday should have made it to PS3

Last week, Square Enix officially released their english version of “The 3rd Birthday”. The game itself is a standalone continuation of Aya Brea, a gorgeously rendered character derived from the Parasite Eve serie.

Madden NFL co-creator suing EA for royalties

Reuters is reporting that the designer of the groundbreaking original John Madden Football is suing Electronic Arts, claiming that the company owes him millions of dollars in owed royalties.

Australian Classification Board rates Burnout Crash

This came from left-field: the Australian Classification Board has rated something known as “Burnout Crash,” whilst LinkedIn CVs point towards a PS3 and 360 release.

Rumour: Steam’s Potato Sack bundle contains a Valve AR puzzle

Here's one to take with ladles of salt. Gamers have discovered a number of unusual features in Steam's Potato Sack indie bundle, and theorise that Valve may be teasing a major reveal.

Forza Motorsport 4 Leaked Internal Video Shows Kinect Integration

Royalgame.org have released a video showing glimpse of what's coming in Forza Motorsport 4. Its actually an internal video showing Kinect integration within this top selling racing game on Xbox platform.

New Resident Evil Mercenaries 3D trailer revealed

Got a Nintendo 3DS? Here's a game you might want to pick up when it arrives - Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D. The trailer (see it after the jump) is only 16 seconds long but it's definitely got us excited with online co-op, oodles of action ...

Daily Delight: Embroidery Book Covers

My craft skills were stunted right about the time I made a slipcover for my vanity chair as a teen. A word of warning to novices: don't choose a fabric that has stripes.

Stampin' Up! Spring Is Blossoming Promotion!

Spring is Blossoming Promotion: April 1 - 30, 2011 The Stampin' Up! Spring is Blossoming Promotion offers customers the opportunity to purchase two sneak peek products from the upcoming 2011-2012 Idea Book Catalog.

Sony Online Entertainment Laying Off 205 Employees?

Sony Online Entertainment used to be on top of the world; pioneering the MMO, draining nerds dry with “Everquest”, and making lots of money while they were at it.

April Fools: Paradox expands Vietnam theme to King Arthur series

Magicka's Vietnam-themed DLC has apparently been a huge hit with the folks at Paradox Interactive. Such a hit, in fact, that the company is now theming the upcoming King Arthur sequel in the same way -- nothing quite says "Knights of the Round ...

PS3 vs. Xbox 360: Is There Any Hope for Sony in the US Market?

By James Brightman PS3's had a big day. First it was revealed that the console topped Xbox 360 in Europe and thenglobally. One region where PS3 isn't even close to catching Xbox 360, however, is right here in the US where PS3 is behind by about ...

Need For Speed SHIFT 2 Unleashed Designer Interview

This week, the latest game from the Need for Speed garage, SHIFT 2 Unleashed is launching on PlayStation 3. I recently caught up with the Lead Game Designer at Slightly Mad Studios, Andy Tutor, to talk about friendly rivalry with Criterion and ...

New Duke Nukem Forever Trailer Appears, You Might Not Want to Watch

Now before you watch the recently released trailer for Duke Nukem Forever make note that it focuses entirely on feces. Yes, feces.

Nintendo UK Announces 3DS' Sales Numbers – Beats Wii and DS

Nintendo of America has stated that they'll be relaying the sales results of the 3DS' first few days to the American media early next week.

No Joke: Elder Scrolls: Skyrim Screens

Bethesda is bucking the trend this April Fool's day with a selection of actual, real screenshots of Elder Scrolls: Skyrim. The screens give a glimpse at sprawling environments that beg for exploration, ranging from murky caverns to mountainous ...

Back to the Future Episode 1 now free on Mac and PC

Good news, you won't have to travel to a future where money is meaningless for a free chance to try out the PC or Mac versions of Back to the Future for free.

Sony’s Music Unlimited service available on Xperia Play and possibly other Android phones

I bet music enthusiasts and fanatics of the so-called PlayStation Phone, officially known as the Sony Xperia Play, would love to put a smile on their faces once they hear the good news.

SOCOM: Special Forces: Multiplayer Map First Looks

We want to give you a sneak peak at two SOCOM: Special Forces multiplayer maps that haven't really been seen outside of Zipper Interactive yet - Von Heine Express and Cesspool.

Need for Speed: Shift 2 Unleashed Released Today for Xbox 360, PS3

Authentic racing accelerates to the next gear as Electronic Arts Inc. today announced that the latest entry in the critically acclaimed Need for Speed simulation racing series, Shift 2 Unleashed, is now available at retail stores in North America.

Nike Air Trainer SC II (Black/Varsity Red)

This is one of the few colorways coming out this summer of the Nike Air Trainer SC II. Having a mainly black upper accented with red on the tongue and midsole one might think this is a Chicago Bulls colorway.

Atari to release Warlords remake on PSN and XBL this summer

Atari has announced a Griptonite Games remake of the Atari 2600 title Warlords is in the works for a summer release. The one-to-four player arcade action game has players defending their castles from “mischievous minions and ferocious ...

Rumor: Modern Warfare 3 to be announced in mid-April

Looks like folks will get the first bit of information on Modern Warfare 3 should a report in PSM3 be any indication. According to the magazine, via CVG, sources close to the magazine said “the next in Activision's megaton FPS series will be ...

Mass Effect 2 Arrival DLC Launches with a New Trailer

EA have reminded us that the latest and final downloadable content expansion for Mass Effect 2, Arrival is now available for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. In Mass Effect: Arrival, Commander Shepard is sent to the edge of the galaxy to rescue ...

Resistance 3 Will Support 3D, PlayStation Move Sharp Shooter Thanks to Community Demand

Greetings from the fabulous Egyptian Theater in Hollywood, where we're in the middle of Insomniac's 3rd Annual Community Day. We've been letting fans get some of their first hands-on gameplay with Resistance 3 and Ratchet Clank: All 4 One.

Reggie Comments on 3DS Competition, eShop, and Virtual Console

In a recent interview with Joystiq, Reggie Fils-Aime had several things to say about the Nintendo 3DS. He comments on the current status of the 3DS as well as the future of the system.

Hideo Kojima becomes corporate officer at Konami

Konami has promoted Hideo Kojima into a corporate officer role at the company, according to an English press release its just sent out.

Free Realms Comes to the Playstation Network

Sony Online Entertainment has ported their successful free-to-play title, Free Realms, to the Playstation Network. With this move, the console gets its very first F2P MMO, coming hot on the heels of SOE's recently released superhero title, DC ...

Condore playstation 3 supercomputer now online... (Geeky Gadgets via TechNews AM)

We have heard previously about supercomputers built using Sony's PlayStation 3, and now one built by the Air Force, called Condor has now gone online and is fully operational, it was developer by Rome Labs for the Air Force.

Nintendo #3DS: Make DS and DSi Games Fit Full Screen

This tech-recipe is for you new Nintendo 3DS owners. One of the biggest selling points of the 3DS is its backwards compatibility with DS and DSi games.

Need For Speed SHIFT 2 Unleashedâ„¢: Dangerous Corners Video Game (Trailer)

Racing Game fans are going to love the new Need For Speed Shift 2 Unleashed: Dangerous Corners video game when it hits the streets.

Wii, 3DS Transformers Dark of the Moon Game Details; Named Stealth Force Edition

Amazon has posted the box art for the Nintendo Wii and NIntendo 3DS Transformers Dark of the Moon Game revealing that the game will receive the subtitle Stealth Force Edition.

Nintendo 3DS Best Buy Midnight Launch Event; Reggie Fils-Aime proclaims end to 3D glasses era [photos, video]

Nintendo ushered in a brave new world of glasses-free 3D gaming with its Nintendo 3DS. The new handheld went on sale shortly after midnight at Best Buy Union Square in New York City.

Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars (PlayStation 3)

Spawning multiple games over major franchises like Harry Potter and Indiana Jones, LEGO adaptations of movies have become a hugely popular trend that's been very successful for developer Traveller's Tales.

Triforce Johnson gets his Nintendo 3DS first, the legend continues

There are fans, and then there are fans, if you know what we mean, and Isaiah Triforce Johnson has secured his spot in column number two with a Power Gloved fist -- here he is accepting the very first Nintendo 3DS on the east coast from Reggie ...

PSN getting Machinarium later this year

Amanita Design's revealed that it will be bringing point 'n click romp Machinarium to PlayStation Network later this year. Creator Jakub Dvorsky dropped the news during a recent appearance at Nottingham Trent University.

Mortal Kombat's first two downloadable fighters revealed

Wait, you mean to tell us that even though the game hasn't actually come out yet, you're already bored with the roster of fighters included in Mortal Kombat?

Tsunami alert lifted after fresh Japan quake

Japan has lifted a tsunami warning issued after a 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit its eastern coast. The Japan Meteorological Agency had earlier on Monday announced that a tsunami of up to a half metre may wash into Miyagi Prefecture.

Kinect Horror Game, 'Rise Of Nightmares,' Coming From Sega

Did you know Sega was working on a Kinect-powered horror game called "Rise of Nightmares"? It's okay if not. The game was announced at the Tokyo Game Show last year and set for a spring 2011 release, but nothing has been said about it since.

Mega Man X and Chrono Trigger among April Wii Virtual Console releases

April will be a great month for the Wii Virtual Console, and RPG and classic platforming fans in particular! Nintendo has announced the April 2011 lineup of Wii Virtual Console releases, and in them are two doozies; games that gamers have been ...

Homefront sells a million, ships 2.4 million units

THQ has shined its best bugle to announce that Homefront is a success: today, the publisher revealed the game has managed to infiltrate one million homes in North America, Europe and Asia.

Sockpuppet Friday—The Duke Nukem Delayed Forever Edition!

[Guest post by Aaron Worthing; if you have tips, please send them here. Or by Twitter @AaronWorthing.] As usual, you are positively encouraged to engage in sock puppetry in this thread.

Walmart Accepts DS Trade-Ins For 3DS Credit

It's Nintendo 3DS weekend, and Walmart (of all companies~!) has a pretty decent deal going on. Select stores will accept old DS models for credit, credit that you can then apply toward the purchase of a 3DS.

$5 off Tangled 4-Disc BluRay Combo Pack

If you have been looking for a coupon for Tangled here it is! The coupon is $5 off Tangled 4-Disc BluRay Combo Pack. The movie is going to be released March 29, 2011, but you can go ahead and have your coupon ready.

'Mortal Kombat' Trailer Highlights Tag Team Ninja Action

This is the week for "Mortal Kombat" apparently, and not a little inexplicably. The game's out soon of course, but not until April 19, so why the crush of content now?

Rock Band Weekly: DragonForce, 'Days of Peace' pack

We do love contrast. Next week's Rock Band 3 update will include a downloadable "Days of Peace" pack, featuring patchouli-scented tracks from Blood, Sweat Tears, Jefferson Airplane and Santana.

PSA: First Strike hits PC for Black Ops, Double XP weekend follows

As promised earlier in the week, Treyarch and Activision have released First Strike for Black Ops on PC. The first DLC offering for the game includes five new maps and is available for purchase through Steam, GameStop, Direct2Drive, and other ...

The English Patient, the video game? Artsy film maker The Weinstein Co. will make games

We all know your waiting for a video game version of Shakespeare in Love, The English Patient (pictured) and The Cider House Rules.

Final Fantasy XI and XIV servers back online this Friday

Though the real Japan's recovery efforts are ongoing following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, the virtual worlds of Vana'diel and Eorzea will be back in pristine, explorable condition on Friday, March 25.

SEGA USA auctions rare stuff for Japanese earthquake relief

SEGA of America is auctioning a ton of memorabilia - some of it rare, some not so rare - and donating all the profits to the Red Cross for the Japanese earthquake aid effort.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine out in August

Need a game that pits sci-fi marine heroes against legions of unrelenting space Orks? Then keep an eye out for intergalactic shooter Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine later this year, with THQ today confirming that the game will ship in August 2011.

Gameplay trailer for The First Templar

Kalypso Media USA has released a new trailer for The First Templar, their upcoming third-person cooperative action game. The trailer showcases some of the game's combat and environments.

LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars - review

Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars is based on 20 or so episodes from the series. If you haven't seen the series, I think you'll feel a little bit lost.

GR's weekday giveaway: FREE download codes for Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime (Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime)

It's another great day for giveaway. Today, we are pleased to present you a chance to win a free Xbox LIVE download code for Atari's Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime.

FEAR 3 set for May 27th release

FEAR 3 has had an official release date pin-pointed, and is set to come out on May 27th. The three-quel from Warner Bros Interactive will offer a “unique” single player experience, according to the developer.

Verve Spotlight Hop Day 2 ~ Egg-stra Special and Dies

It's Day 2 of the Verve Spotlights, and we're hopping with a new set called Egg-stra Special. Verve is also releasing some new dies: Charming Banner and Charming Oval.

Resident Evil: Revival Selection brings RE4 and Code Veronica to 360, PS3

Sorry, but that's the closest onomatopoeia we could come up with for the sound of confetti coming out of a giant cannon. What's the occasion?

Sony claims George 'Geohot' Hotz is avoiding trial in South America

Sony may have access to pretty much all of PS3 jailbreaker George "GeoHot" Hotz's records, but it doesn't have access to Hotz himself.

Paths to success in Deus Ex: Human Revolution

Deus Ex: Human Revolution is one of my most anticipated games of the year. This video helps to show why. It's a walkthrough for an early objective in the game narrated by designer Mary DeMarle that shows three different methods to achieve a ...

JustRite Stampers and Stamper's Dream Blog Hop

Welcome! Today I have a birthday card to share that I made for a JustRite Stampers and Stampers Dream blog hop--happily for you, there is blog candy involved too!

Best buy to host midnight launches for the nintendo 3ds... (DotGizmo via TechNews AM)

Can't wait to get your hands on the Nintendo 3DS? It looks like Best Buy has heard your prayers. It has been reported that Best Buy will be selling the consoles at the stroke of midnight when the NDS goes on sale this Sunday, March 27.

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe

Just a month after lifting the veil on the new C-Class coupe, German automaker Mercedes-Benz has released its latest hot rod. The C63 AMG Coupe brings all the hallmarks of the freshly revised for 2012 C63 AMG sedan into a two-door format.

New Trine 2 trailer sweetens delay

Atlus said today that physics-based fantasy platforming sequel Trine 2 has been pushed back into the back end of the summer; it was supposed to be released in the spring.

Microsoft Begins Planning Next Xbox For 2015 (MSFT)

Microsoft has started early planning for the next Xbox to come out in 2015 -- ten years after the Xbox 360 first appeared. Last night, ZDNet discovered a portfolio image from a designer named Ben Patterson with the cryptic note "collaboration ...

Crysis 2 DVD9 MULTI 5-NETSHOW

Here comes a clonedvd for well known shooter game “Crysis 2″ released by p2p group NETSHOW. It is an first-person shooter video game developed by Crytek and published by Electronic Arts.

Madden 12 cover athlete vote expanded to 32-team bracket

Perhaps channeling the spirit of "March Madness," EA Sports and ESPN's SportsNation have partnered to present a five-week, bracket-style voting campaign for the Madden 12 cover athlete -- labor disputes be damned!

Call of Duty: Black Ops 'First Strike' DLC on PC March 25

At this point it's hard to call this Call of Duty: Black Ops DLC "First Strike" with a straight face, since it first struck on Xbox a month ago, and then on PS3 on March 3. Ironic name or not, it's finally coming to PC on March 25, according to ...

Art print to benefit Japan disaster relief

Barnaby Ward (the illustrator who created the 16 Miles to Merricks graphic novel I wrote about last week ) is selling a beautiful print for $60 to benefit Japan disaster relief.

People who Give to Japan are Cool

There are many ways you can help Japan. Donating to Red Cross Japan might be difficult from outside the country, so perhaps a donation to the US Red Cross or Red Cross International would be good.

Crysis.2.XBOX360-MARVEL

Crysis 2 is an upcoming first-person shooter video game developed by Crytek and published by Electronic Arts, due for release on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 in March 2011.

Dragon Age 2 (mediafire links)

Dragon Age II tells the story of Hawke a survivor of the Darkspawn horde's destruction of Lothering (a village featured in Dragon Age: Origins) who rises to become the Champion of Kirkwall.

Mass Effect 2 ‘Arrival’ DLC finally detailed

Mass Effect fans should be happy to hear that EA has officially confirmed the existence of the DLC titled Arrival. The existence of the DLC was first hinted [...] Related posts: PS3 Mass Effect 2 intro module detailed by Bioware Mass Effect 2: ...

DJ Skee & Premier Nate Dogg Tribute Mix

Both DJ Skee and Premier recently paid tribute to Nate Dogg with their own mix of the late G-Funk crooner's classics. Do yourself a favor and add these to your playlist.

Valve marketing VP dishes on ‘worthless’ agency marketing

Valve, makers of the soon-to-be-released game Portal 2, has a dim view of the value of ad agencies. Marketing VP Doug Lombardi says: “With the Portal 2 ad, we play tested it and were able to make changes during production.

Shift 2 Unleashed Hot Lap Gameplay Trailer

Here's the hot lap gameplay trailer for “Shift 2″ coming soon to Xbox 360, PS3, PC. Game Description: SHIFT 2 UNLEASHED features an all-new rendering engine with a massive graphics overhaul that puts the player in the heart of the racing action.

[Dragon Age 2] Spoilers for Act 3 — you have been warned

So, finished Dragon Age 2, and thoroughly enjoyed the game. For all its faults (repetitive areas, long boss fights, waves of adds in just about every fight), it's a style of game and writing that I find really compelling.

3/20 Sunday Newspaper Coupon Insert Preview

There will be two coupon inserts available in the 3/20 Sunday newspaper. You'll receive one SmartSource coupon insert and one Red Plum coupon insert.

PopCap discounts iOS games this weekend, proceeds go to Japan relief

PopCap will discount all of its iPhone and iPad games this weekend, beginning at 12:01AM PT tonight, donating all revenues from the 48-hour sale to the Red Cross in support of earthquake relief efforts in Japan.

Despite Guitar Hero’s demise, Ubisoft to release Rocksmith guitar video game

In case you haven't heard, Activision has pulled the plug on Guitar Hero, which is a sign that the music video game genre is in decline.

For Japan With Love

We will be participating in the Blogger's Day of Silence, part of the For Japan with Love Disaster Relief, to show our support for all who are now suffering in Japan.

Valve making Portal 2 ads on its own

Who knows how to communicate Portal 2's gameplay and tone better than Valve? Certainly not some ad agency, the company is asserting.

New gameplay trailer shows Arkham City is no place for a hero

Two-Face, Catwoman, Harely Quinn, and Joker all appear in a new gameplay trailer for Rocksteady's upcoming Batman game, Batman: Arkham City.

Tactical FPS Rainbow Six: Shadow Vanguard Out Now From Gameloft

Gameloft has released Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Shadow Vanguard ($6.99), a new and iOS-exclusive entry in Ubisoft's tactical first-person shooter franchise.

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Patch v1.01 Released

Getting a head start on the game's launch, Ubisoft has released a day-1 patch (v1.01) for the PC edition of their Action-Adventure title, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood.

Beyond Good & Evil HD Hitting PlayStation Network In May

A couple of weeks ago, Beyond Good Evil HD debuted on Xbox Live Arcade as a part of Microsoft's “House Party” promotion. Now that the party is over, Ubisoft is talking about the re-release's impending PSN launch window.

Unreal Engine 3 locked and loaded for Mortal Kombat developer until 2014

On the cusp of the latest installment of Mortal Kombat, serious news has been issued regarding Warner Bros. Interactive titles. The company has confirmed a deal to license Epic's Unreal Engine 3 until 2014.

Tapper World Tour Now Available on iPhone and iPad

While it's fondly remembered among classic gaming enthusiasts, Midway's 1983 arcade game Tapper never received a proper sequel or remake during the publisher's lifetime.

Heavy Rain is 'a genre,' no sequel planned says dev

Quantic Dream's David Cage has poured cold water on any hopes of seeing a sequel to its PlayStation 3-exclusive outing, Heavy Rain.

Mass Effect 2 DLC leaked in Bioware screenshots

The unannounced downloadable content (DLC) for Mass Effect 2 has yet to be confirmed by Bioware, but that hasn't stopped activity on their official Facebook page.

New Interactive Trailer and Screens for 'Rainbow Six: Shadow Vanguard', Launching This Thursday

The hype machine is in full swing for the release of Gameloft's newest shooter Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Shadow Vanguard, set to hit this Thursday.

Rumor: Dragon Age 2 subject of Metacritic user review by Bioware employee?

It has not been a good week for Dragon Age 2. BioWare's fantasy RPG sequel got accused of using SecuROM for its DRM which BioWare quickly denied.

Watch a baby unbox a North American Nintendo 3DS

But what if we gave the final retail North American Nintendo 3DS to a baby? I had a daughter just so I could find out. Watch as my 14-month-old daughter Abigail unboxes our Nintendo 3DS.

All Sonic and Football Manager iOS Sales Donated to Red Cross

Beginning today and throughout this week, SEGA will be donating all proceeds from its Sonic the Hedgehog iOS titles and Football Manager Handheld to the Red Cross disaster relief efforts in Japan.

Dragon Age Player Says He Was Banned for

Bioware.com forum user v_ware apparently isn't a big fan of EA, and he probably didn't change his mind after his Dragon Age II account was suspended.

Ubisoft announces Rocksmith, a rhythm game that uses real guitars

In one of the timeliest strategic moves in the video game industry's recorded history, Ubisoft has announced an upcoming rhythm title from a totally new IP, called Rocksmith.

Roxio Game Capture introduces new video capture options for consoles and PC

For gaming enthusiasts looking to capture direct-feed gameplay, there aren't many solutions out there, let alone affordable ones. Roxio has announced a $99 device for console gameplay video capture and a $49.99 software package for Windows PC ...

Cooper, Diamond, Waits Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rockers Alice Cooper, Neil Diamond and Tom Waits are the latest to join the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The trio of music legends were inducted in a ceremony Monday at New York's Waldorf-Astoria, along with other 2011 inductees such as Dr.

Trailer For Batman: Arkham City Released

The highly anticipated Batman: Arkham City is set to be released October 18th and today we got to see a glimpse of what's in store for us.

Shadow Complex 2 will happen, but not on iDevices

Chair Entertainment creative director Donald Mustard has promised a sequel to XBLA hit Shadow Complex. “I'll put it this way. More Shadow Complex isn'ta question of if, it's a question of when,” Mustard told Eurogamer.

BioWare: Dragon Age II does not use SecuROM

BioWare has responded to reports that Electronic Arts smuggled SecuROM onto retail PC discs of Dragon Age II, denying the presence of the notorious DRM.

Dragon Age II (2011/ENG/RUS/RePack by RGReCoding)

Continuation of the best role-playing game in 2009 from the authors of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic series, and Mass Effect.

Louis Vuitton sues artist Nadia Plesner -- again -- for using handbag image in Darfur art

Dutch artist Nadia Plesner got in hot water with Louis Vuitton in 2008 for depicting an African child with one of its high-end bags on one arm and a chihuahua in the other (below) as part of her campaign urging divestment from Sudan over the ...

US Console Sales Were Up In February

In a bit of news that comes as a surprise this late in the current generation's lifecycle, console sales jumped up over February in the US, according to NPD.

Sony PS3 firmware v3.60 brings online storage of game saves for premium subscribers

Sony has released its latest PS3 firmware version, v3.60, which will bring with it the most useful feature of online storage for game saves, exclusively for PlayStation Plus subscribers.

FFXI and FFXIV servers temporarily closed in wake of Japanese quake

Given the enormity of the events in Japan right now, it feels kind of ridiculous to be writing about the massive earthquake's effect on video game servers, but here we are.

Batman: Arkham City Release Date Revealed

The hotly anticipated sequel to one of the most critically well received games of 2009, Batman: Arkham Asylum, has finally been given a solid release date.

Owsley Stanley, LSD pioneer, RIP

Augustus Owsley Stanley III, AKA the "Bear," died in a car crash in his adopted home of Queensland, Australia today. He was 76. Between 1965 and 1967, Stanley homebrewed more than one million doses of LSD in the San Francisco Bay Area fueling a ...

National Geographic Finding Atlantis HDTV XviD-DiVERGE

National Geographic Finding Atlantis HDTV XviD-DiVERGE Could the fabled lost city of Atlantis have been located? Using satellite photography, ground-penetrating radar and underwater technology, experts are now surveying marshlands in Spain to ...

Wii sales 85 million worldwide! Donkey Kong Country Returns sales 2 million

Nintendo announced that Wii system sales in February were strong with 454,000 consoles sold in the US for the month. This brings the total worldwide sales of the Wii system to 85 MILLION UNITS SOLD!

Sony readying NGP for November 11th European release?

Sony's Jack Tretton told us the company intended to launch the Next Generation Portable in "at least one territory" by the end of 2011, and now we might know which one -- MCVUK reports that the quad-core, OLED-equipped handheld may arrive in ...

Gamestop to stop buying GBA systems and games in April

If you've been waiting to snag that copy of Final Fantasy VI Advance from your local Gamestop until its price gets cut, you might want to stop putting off your purchase, as that price is about to go down from $22.99 to "We don't have any copies anymore.

Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers - PC - Screenshots

With an easy to use tutorial, Duels of the Planeswalkers is the best way for new players to learn Magic: The Gathering. Players that are already familiar with Magic will enjoy a new-to-digital multiplayer game mode called Archenemy where ...

iPad 2 Initial Impressions and "Optimized" Games: 'Real Racing 2 HD', 'Dead Space', 'Asphalt 6 HD' and 'Infinity Blade'

On a gloomy and rainy day in Boston, I stood around with hundreds of other people to secure myself an iPad 2. It had potential to be miserable, but thankfully Apple provided some really awesome umbrellas in addition to the normal array of ...

Player banned from Dragon Age 2 forum 'accidentally' loses access to entire game

There are bans, and then there are bans. One user of BioWare's forums found himself facing one of the latter after having his account suspended for allegedly using inappropriate language in a post -- but instead of just keeping him from ...

Free Realms coming to the PlayStation 3 on March 29

Sony Online Entertainment has announced a release date for casual free-to-play MMO Free Realms' arrival on the PlayStation 3, and it's just a few weeks from now, on March 29.

Tribes: Ascend To Continue Everyone’s Favorite Flying FPS Franchise

Our most awesome readers will remember the unbelievably good times that were had (and can still be had for free) in the original Tribes.

EA Includes SecuROM DRM In Dragon Age II Without Teling Anyone, Bans Player For Making Critical Remark

Did EA ship the PC version of Dragon Age II with SecuROM DRM without telling anyone? It certainly looks that way. Reclaim Your Game's analysis [PDF] of the DVD (ie non-Steam) version of the PC game found that it does, in fact, contain SecurROM, ...

Batman: Arkham City opens up for tourism October 18

Update: Warner Bros. just officially announced the North American release date: October 18. The publisher also confirmed the previously reported release date of October 21 for "Europe and other global territories.

LA Noire Gameplay Series: Investigation and Interrogation

Here's a new gameplay series trailer for Rockstar Games' upcoming title, LA Noire. I'll tell you what, the gameplay looks amazingly good, and explores ways of playing games you rarely ever see.

New White Knight Chronicles games coming to Europe on PSP and PS3

If you've been dying for more White Knight Chronicles for some reason, SCEE has got your back, simultaneously announcing European releases for both the PS3's White Knight Chronicles 2 and the PSP's White Knight Chronicles Episode Portable: ...

New Video: Michael Jackson – ‘Hollywood Tonight’

The video for 'Hollywood Tonight' - the 2nd single to be released from Michael Jackson's posthumous 'Michael' LP - surfaced moments ago.

Mind-Blowing Unreal Engine 3 "Samaritan" Tech Demo

Demonstrated at the 2011 Game Developers Conference, this "real-time demo of 'Samaritan' shows what Epic wants to see in the next generation of games; the features demonstrated in this video are available now in UDK.

Nintendo can remotely brick your 3DS after flash card use?

Bad news for those that plan on using a flash card with their 3DS -- if Nintendo detects that you've been dabbing with one, the company might send a firmware update that could possibly brick your system.

Pokemon Black and Pokemon White sell one million copies across America

The United States set off on a journey to catch 'em all with Pokemon Black and Pokemon White for the Nintendo DS on March 6. Twenty four hours later, one million copies of the game (both versions combined) had been sold.

Tiger Woods 12: The Masters demo approaches the Xbox 360 green

EA is letting the caddy loose in a new demo for Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters, available for download now on your Xbox 360, after being released on PSN last night as part of the weekly update.

Deus Ex: Human Revolution Release Date Announced

Highly Anticipated Prequel Street Dated for August 23, 2011. LOS ANGELES (March 9, 2011) - Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION™ will be ...

PS3 firmware update v3.60 live, adds cloud storage and turns off controllers at intervals of your choice

If you're rocking a PlayStation Plus subscription and can't wait to boot your savegames into the cloud, you'll be happy to hear that the System Update enabling that -- firmware v3.60 -- is available for download right now.

Online Storage Available To PlayStation Plus Members From Tomorrow

In response to overwhelming demand from the PS3 community, we are pleased to announce that Online Storage for Game Saves will be available to PlayStation Plus members from tomorrow, 10 March, allowing you to store your game saves for peace of ...

Modern Warfare 2 patch arrives March 8, 'to address hacking'

It appears that whatever Sony did to mitigate security issues in its most recent PlayStation 3 patch has enabled Infinity Ward to address its "unplayable" version of Modern Warfare 2. Creative strategist Robert Bowling announced on Twitter that ...

Lord Sugar is hired by YouView - from The Drum

Sugar was selected for the role largely due to his media experience according to Meek, who said: “It has been apparent for some time that the YouView board would benefit from additional expertise in consumer marketing and technology delivery.

Pachter expects 360 price cut at E3, PS3 and Wii to follow suit

Gaming industry analyst Michael Pachter has updated his predictions about the console price cuts he anticipates will occur this year.

Dragon Age II | Official Thread

Dragon Age II comes out tomorrow...I'll be getting my copy at midnight tonight. :) I do have high hopes for this game, seeing as how great Origins was...I'm really hoping that this game is good. :gamer...

Mad trailer for Alice: Madness Returns shows off gameplay

We'll have our full preview of Alice: Madness Returns tomorrow. But you want to see some gameplay now, right? Electronic Arts had the same idea, and have given us the greenlight to run this latest trailer, made up of mostly in-game footage.

Here is a video of Jabu Jabu's Belly with its hanging cow heads in Ocarina of Time: Master's Quest.

Master's Quest was originally developed to be released as a disc expansion pack for the Nintendo 64DD (Disk Drive) hardware add-on.

Dispatches From The Pokemon Black/White Launch (Plus A Contest)

As the father of a freshly-minted Pokemon fiend, I find myself more and more often forced into the vicinity of Piplip, Liepard, and Purrloin than I'd like to admit.

Nintendo DLC: Bomberman Hero and more

Remember Bomberman Hero for the Nintendo 64? No? Screw you then! I love Bomberman, and this was a great game. This was an action game with a stupid story, but it did the trick for me.

World Cyber Games Announces Nine Titles for Grand Final

World Cyber Games Inc., the organizer of the international video game competition and festival, today announced the official game titles for the WCG 2011 Grand Final, which will be held in Korea this fall.

Is Piracy Theft?

In my ethics class, one of the cases the students can select for their papers is about the morality of copying software, movies, music and so on.

Warhammer 40000 Dawn of War 2 Retribution-P2P

Taking place years after the events in Dawn of War II: Chaos Rising, this title allows players to choose their perspective with the first multiple-race single player campaign in the Dawn of War II series.

Epic’s new Unreal Engine 3 trailer rocks

Epic was well represented at the latest GDC, which just wrapped up in San Francisco. They showcased the latest version of their popular Unreal Engine 3, and the demo certainly blew us away, with a dark, Blade Runner meets Robocop meets Deus Ex look.

Call of Duty: Black Ops First Strike DLC Now Available on PS3

The first DLC map pack for Call of Duty: Black Ops, called First Strike, is now available on the PlayStation 3. The Call of Duty: Black Ops First Strike DLC had previously been a time-based exclusive on the Xbox 360.

Mar. 6, 2011 (Business Wire) — Photos of Nintendo's Pokémon Black and White Versions launch event available on Business Wire's website and AP PhotoExpress.

In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Anwar B., 19, from Baltimore, Austen W., 19, from Jacksonville, Florida, and Lauren V., 25, from Cold Spring, New York, pose with larger-than-life inflatable Pokemon from the Pokemon Black Version ...

10% to 20% Discount code on Dedicated Server Hosting

This March Webhosting.UK.com affiliates can earn minimum £40 to £300 on every sale through their affiliate link. Simply, promote the following discount coupon codes for selling dedicated servers and find your way to the gold mine.

Return to Madness in June with Alice and American McGee

For anyone who's wondering when they can jump down the rabbit hole without taking the red pill, your hour is at hand. American McGee's Alice: Madness Returns has a release date of June 14th, announced yesterday at GDC.

F*ck yeah: Master Quest confirmed for Ocarina of Time 3D

In news that is sure to thrill the hardest of the hardcore, it's been confirmed that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D will include the Master Quest version of the game as well as the original.

The Coolest Muhammad Ali Tribute We've Ever Seen Only Needed 1,300 Punching Bags

LA artist Michael Kalish constructed a 26-foot-wide, 23-foot-high portrait of Muhammad Ali composed entirely of empty space and 1,300 punching bags set at different heights.

Bungie: MMO announcement during GDC panel was a joke

In its latest weekly update, Bungie took some time to backtrack on lead network engineer David Aldridge's GDC announcement that the studio's next game would be "massively multiplayer," and similar to "WoW in space.

Double Fine's Trenched To Defend XBLA

At the Game Developers Choice Awards show last night, Double Fine revealed its third downloadable title (following Costume Quest and Stacking), Trenched, which looks like it mixes third-person multiplayer mecha action -- the twist for these ...

Battle: Los Angeles becomes a downloadable FPS for PS3, Xbox and PC

Sony Pictures' upcoming Battle: Los Angeles movie is pretty much a video game. Aliens attack LA and the American military swoops in to defend it.

Nintendo Teases Super Mario For 3DS At Keynote [Nintendo Keynote At GDC Teases Super Mario Flying Game For Nintendo 3DS, More To Be Revealed At E3]

While those of us here at TFTS World Headquarters were busy covering all the live news coming out of Apple's iPad 2 announcement, Nintendo was actually holding their GDC keynote a few blocks away in San Francisco.

PSPgo Price Drops to $149 Following PSP-3000 Price Cut

Last week we reported that Sony dropped the PSP price to $129.99, and today JoyStiq.com (linked above) and Gamasutra state that Sony is now cutting the PSPgo price from $199 to $149.99 according to their Official Site.

Nintendo 3ds will get streaming netflix and free wifi access from at&t... (DotGizmo via TechNews AM)

By Chris Scott BarrIf you're planning to invest in a 3DS later this month, there are a couple of things that might interest you. First off, if you're the kind of person that enjoys watching movies on a tiny screen, then you'll love this.

Minecraft Creator Says 'No Such Thing As A Lost Sale'

Last year we wrote about how Minecraft developer Notch (Markus Persson) had been quite vocal in saying that worrying about piracy was a waste of time, and it was much more important to focus on giving people a reason to buy.

Bungie's next game is 'massively multiplayer'

There are a lot of rumors surrounding Bungie's mysterious next project. With the Halo torch passed on, many are curious as to what Bungie's first project with Activision will entail -- and what genres it might straddle.

Angry Birds hits 30 million downloads on Android

Don't look now, but it would seem that people love them some Angry Birds. A shocker, we know. Rovio announced at the annual Game Developers Conference (GDC) that the free-with-ads Android version of the popular game had been downloaded an ...

PlayStation Plus Exclusive: Mortal Kombat Demo

Just as you're reeling from yesterday's bumper PlayStation Plus update, a dark voice booms “Finish Him/Her” and we hit you with this: on Wednesday 9 March, PlayStation Plus subscribers will be able to download the Mortal Kombat demo.

Move.me invites everyone to develop for PlayStation Move

The PlayStation Move homebrew community hasn't been quite as prolific as Kinect's. But that may soon change with the introduction of Move.

Panasonic cancels the Jungle gaming handheld

Some of you might remember last October, when Panasonic was ready to make a killing in the portable gaming market with the Jungle, a Linux-powered handheld that could do MMO.

Major League Baseball 2K11 and Top Spin 4 Demos Now on Xbox LIVE Arcade and PlayStation Network

Practice for the $1 Million Perfect Game Challenge with Major League Baseball 2K11; Be the first to experience the most authentic tennis game to date with Top Spin 4. New York, NY - March 1, 2011 - 2K Sports today announced that free demos of ...

Angry Birds' Next "Season" is St. Patrick's Day

At this year's Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco, Peter Vesterbacka, Rovio's "Mighty Eagle," announced the next update to Angry Birds Seasons.

Nintendo 3DS launched in Japan, with user complaints and purportedly already cracked.

Nintendo's latest generation of handheld consoles were recently launched in Japan to a great start, with the company reporting an initial shipment of 400,000 and Enterbrain annoucing an estimate of 371,326 sold.

Wednesday Stamp Club - Nine is Divine

Howdy and thanks for stopping by, partner! I am back with a MFT Wednesday Stamp Club card that is full of FLAIR. ;) Fred Bear Out West is outfitted with a rich hat complete with denim band and organza rose (cut from Maya Road ribbon), sparkly ...

PlayStation Home Version 1.50 To Be Shown At GDC

As the world's dev community gathers in San Francisco for the Game Developers Conference (GDC), one of the talking points will be a new version of PlayStation Home that will empower them to create richer, more sophisticated and better connected ...

First Magicka Expansion Drops The Wizards In Vietnam [Magicka: Vietnam Shows The Vietnam War Through The Eyes Of A Wizard]

No, that headline isn'ta joke. The first Magicka expansion coming from Arrowhead Game Studios will indeed place the wizards on the front lines as they fight in the Vietnam war.

Fight Night Champion Hits The App Store

EA's heavy-hitting boxing sim, Fight Night Champion, is now available in the App Store. It's the second iOS title from EA this year that has been simultaneously released alongside its console counterparts, proving once again how serious the ...

PlayStation 3 shipments to Europe now being seized after LG wins injunction against Sony

Sony and LG have been going toe to toe with allegations of patent infringement for over a year now, but Sony's now been dealt what's surely its biggest setback to date in Europe.

Catherine American release date announced (Xbox 360, PS3)

Catherine will be released in America on July 26, 2011 announced publisher Atlus. If you haven't heard of the game before, it is the first Mature-rated, adult Atlus game built from the ground-up for the current-generation.

Xbox 360 4GB w/Kinect Bundle $280.99 shipped at Dell

Microsoft Xbox 360 4GB Console with Kinect Sensor and Kinect Adventure Game is $280.99 shipped at Dell. The Microsoft Xbox 360 4GB Bundle includes the new quiet and sleek designed black Xbox 360 w/4GB hard drive, built-in Wi-Fi, a wireless black ...

Nintendo 3DS Launch at Yodobashi-Akiba

Consumers line up at Yodobashi-Akiba in Tokyo, Japan, to be the first to buy the new Nintendo 3DS system on Feb. 26, 2011. Nintendo 3DS offers a realistic, immersive 3D entertainment experience without the need for special glasses.

Dead Space 2 Severed DLC Gravity Gameplay Clip

Here's the gravity gameplay video for the “Severed” DLC for “Dead Space 2 Coming soon to Xbox 360, PS3, and PC. Game Description: A horrific infestation is decimating a massive space city.