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.