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When Aksys Games released a limited edition of Arc System's BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger, I applauded.  Offering a CD soundtrack and a DVD strategy guide (or Blu-Ray if you bought the PS3 version) at the same price as the regular edition, this was a trend that needed to catch on.  Surely other games would follow suit? Leave it to Aksys Games to completely ruin the very concept they created.  Record of Agarest War will be released on a DVD for the XBox 360, and the "Really Naughty" Limited Edition

This tweet made by EA APOC today has left many wondering how soon the beta for Command and Conquer 4 will be coming out. Nobody knows for sure other than what a follow up tweet said stating, "....details on our official website later this week." via Games Arena

Gather round my fellow achievement whores and trophy hoarders. Make sure that you grab a tissue as well before you continue.  It brings me great sadness to announce that the new DLC add on for Assassin’s Creed II, The Battle for Forli does not have any new trophies or achievements. This sad piece of news was confirmed from Ubisoft's UK Community Manager Korina Abbott to VG247. The Battle for Forli which comes out tomorrow will cost 320 MS Points and $3.99 on the PSN. The second part of the DLC

As the Wii prepares for motion controlled competition, PS3 is preparing to hit the ground running with 10 games available for the new user interface by the end of the year.   The games released will include "sports and pet raising titles."   The motion controller will utilize the PS3's underused Playstation Eye to detect 3D space and motion.  via Joystiq

Who wants a new Dead or Alive game?  I know I do, but not this kind.   Following in DOA: Xtreme 2's footsteps this DOA which will be launching sometime this year for the PSP features sun, sand, water, odd looking jiggling boobs, and barbie doll rear ends.

That ashy white and red chiseled body that makes up Kratos on Sony's hugely successful God of War series, will be launching God of War III officially on March 16, 2010 in the US, March 19, 2010 in Europe, and March 25, 2010 in Japan.  The release date for North America was never confirmed until today by Sony. God of War III  will be the final installment of the current Kratos storyline.  Will Kratos succeed as him, Gaia, and the Titans head towards Olympus or will Kratos have to live with his

Can't wait to get your hands on the highly anticipated Heavy Rain that has already gone gold in North America?  If you can't wait until the game's release on February 23 for the US or February 26 for Europe, then keep your eyes peeled for the demo that Sony announced will be available on February 11. If February 11 still seems like a long way off then you can wet your appetite by watching the new trailer below via GameTrailers Video Games | Heavy Rain | To Catch a Killer Trailer HDXBox 360 | P

If you answered no, then get ready to do a while lot of crying, kicking, screaming, and name calling. According to Game Informer, a Microsoft rep has confirmed that gamers will have to pay again for the classic arcade games that they might have already in the game library, because the Game Room classic's are different from the "revamped" versions of the classic titles on the XBLA so they will not transer over. How much will this cost you again to purchase? The games will range in price from 2

Game Earns Rave Reviews, Sells 2 Million Units in Week One EDMONTON, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--40 perfect scores. 2 million units. One pop culture phenomenon. BioWare™, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), announced today that Mass Effect™ 2 has sold-in over two million units worldwide in its first week of release. Lauded for its intense shooter gameplay and deep, hand-crafted story, Mass Effect 2 has earned an average review score of 96 — making it the second highest rated game

Game Trailers has released the latest trailer for Heavy Rain and let me tell you, it is one of every parent's worst dreams come true. Video Games | Heavy Rain | Exclusive Mall Gameplay HD XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii How does it all end? Fortunately, gamers won't have to wait too much longer to find out. Heavy Rain is set to hit game shelves near you on February 23.

MotoGP 9/10 is set to race onto a tv set near you in March and already Capcom is announcing free DLC for the game. The first DLC pack will feature the 800cc bike class with bike, riders, team liveries, and the new tracks for the 2010 season which are Silverstone and Hungary. The second DLC pack will include the 600cc and 125cc bike, riders, and team livery updates. Capcom says that both DLC packs will be available shortly after the game releases in March and that they are both free to downloa

The Weekly Gamercide Recaps are back!  Each week this nifty little recap will contain every little piece of news, review, preview, interview, and everything in between that we post about.  So if you missed something from Sunday to Saturday, no worries!  News MotoGP 09/10 DLC and Demo - MotoGP 9/10 is set to race onto a tv set near you in March and already Capcom is announcing free DLC for the game. New Heavy Rain Trailer - Game Trailers has released the latest trailer for Heavy Rain and let me

Gamers Worldwide Invited to Experience the Next Chapter of Storied RTS Franchise LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced that PC gamers worldwide can get early hands-on experience with Command & Conquer™ 4 Tiberian Twilight by joining the open multiplayer beta before the game’s release in North America on March 16 and in Europe on March 19, 2010. The multiplayer beta gives players a unique opportunity to experience all-new RTS gameplay in the game’s n

30-Second Spot Introduces 100M Viewers to Hell in Fourth Quarter of Super Bowl XLIV REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the New Orleans Saints make their Super Bowl debut, so too does Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS). On Sunday February 7th, EA will air its first-ever Super Bowl commercial as part of the massive marketing program for the company’s newest videogame franchise, Dante’s Inferno. On Super Bowl Sunday, EA will invite 100 million football fans to join Dante on an adventure that span

EA SPORTS and Xbox 360 Kick Off Super Bowl Weekend With Exclusive Game With Fame and Madden NFL 10 Match With Cincinnati Bengals’ Chad Ochocinco MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Who Dat! The New Orleans Saints pull the upset and march to a victory over the Indianapolis Colts with a score of 35-31 at Super Bowl XLIV, according to the official Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) simulation run by the award-winning Madden NFL 10 on Xbox 360. The first three quarters display the offensive fireworks that both teams

STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ:ERTS), today announced that the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system players in North America will now have access to the Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2 demo* on February 4. Available via the PlayStation®Network, Battlefield: Bad Company 2 has been recognized by critics worldwide for its incredibly detailed, huge sandbox environments, vehicular warfare, destruction, and squad play. Its dedicated servers that allow for s

A bit of a surprising announcement coming from Sega today.  The upcoming demo for Alien vs. Predator is coming out soon.   How soon do you ask?  Is tomorrow soon enough for you? Available on the 360, PSN, and the PC via Steam the demo allows gamers to play as all three species which include the Colonial Marine, the Alien, and the Predator.  Gamers will also get to play Deathmatch on Refinery. Alien vs. Predator releases on February 16th for North America and February 19th for Europe. via CVG

Oh how we rely on the ESRB for the initial ratings of games. The ESRB’s recent details about Tecmo’s upcoming breastacular game is…well words can not express it, so have a look see for yourself. “This is a video game in which users watch grown women dressed in G-string bikinis jiggle their breasts while on a two-week vacation. Women’s breasts and butts will sway while playing volleyball, while hopping across cushions, while pole dancing, while posing on the ground, by the pool, on the beach, in

Sega's "top secret project" codenamed 'Project Needle Mouse' has finally been officially revealed.  Guarded in secrecy and discussed in speculation amongst the various circles, fans wondered if it would be a completely new franchise or a return to glory for a long neglected one.  Now, after teaser images and trailers, Sega is ready to reveal the true identity of Project Needle Mouse.  Speculate no longer, gamers.  Spoilers After Jump (for those of you who haven't figured it out from the graphic

Rare tweeted today that Perfect Dark which is headed for the XBLA will not only be at Microsoft's X10 event in San Fransico this month, but that it will be playable. "In Perfect Dark XBLA news: the game will be playable at the X10 event next week, widespread coverage to ensue. Have some of that!" Perfect Dark will not be the only game being shown at the event.  MCV has reported that Lionhead confirmed that Fable III will be making an appearance.  Alan Wake, Halo Reach, and Natal are expected to

Ubisoft's community manager, Aymeric Evennou announced via Twitter that Ubisoft will be making a big announcement sometime next week. "Big announcement coming up next week. and I mean BIG! Can't say more as for today. But I know you gonna love it :- )" Interwebs, commense rumors.....now. via CVG

Months ago, The Behemoth announced that they were working on a new XBLA title that they called, "Game 3".  Since then there hasn't really been too much talk about regarding the game until now. The Behemoth has released an official trailer for the upcoming XBLA title which has an official name, BattleBlock Theater.  There is also a sliver of information about the game via the Development Blog.  "Having shipwrecked on a mysterious island you find yourself both betrayed by your best friend Hatty a

Capcom's sci-fi adventure, Dark Void will be getting DLC this week for the 360 and the PS3. The new DLC pack, Survivor Missions, will have you fighting for your life while reliving key events from Dark Void, where the main goal is try to survive wave after wave of increasingly difficult enemies. While the enemies attack from the ground and air, you will be able to receive upgrades for your weapons and collect points with the ultimate goal being able to survive all 10 rounds. Survivor Missions w

It shouldn't comes as a surprise to anyone that EA loves to milk DLC for every penny that they can get.  So this piece of news should be expected. EA has officially announced that in the year 2011, every single title that they launch in 2011 will have online features and paid DLC.  That’s right folks.  Every single title is going to be milked until it is bone dry. Is this a lame attempt to try to keep down the selling of used copies of their games (looking at you Mass Effect 2) or has EA fin

Ubisoft's big annoucement has been revealed and Ghost Recon fans prepare to rejoice. Ghost Recon: Future Soldier is on the horizon and it appears from the teaser trailer below that the game will be launching sometime in Fall 2010 with a multiplayer beta out in the Summer.