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Capcom is being a tease. On Japan’s official Xbox Live website, Capcom has an ad running on the front page under tab 3, that is teasing at an “Xbox 360 Title Premiere” that will take place on January 26, 2010. Commense the speculation and rumors....Now! via Joystiq Click here to view the article

On January 28, 2010 Ubisoft will be launching one out of two DLC add ons for Assassin’s Creed II that was previously announced. In the “Battle of Forli” gamers will be fighting against the Templars with the help of two allies and Ezio will also be gaining six new memories. You will also be able to pilot Da Vinci’s flying machine. The “Battle of Forli” will be available for 320 Microsoft Points on XBL and $4 on PSN. The second of the add ons, "Bonfire of the Vanities" is expected to be delievered in February at the price of 400 Microsoft Points on XBL and $5 on PSN. via Gamespot Click here to view the article

There is an update in the works for L4D2 says Valve. The PC and Xbox 360 update expected to be released in the coming weeks will provide gamers with an AI bot while playing as the infected team if they lose a player. The multiplayer auto spawn in the versus finales will also be removed from the game. Valve is also hard at work at the DLC pack, The Passing. The Passing will reunite gamers with their favorite survivors from the original. Valve is not stating how the survivors from L4D and L4D2 will meet up, but did Doug Lombardi the VP of Valve released the following statement regarding the new DLC, “The Passing will become the most important campaign in the Left 4 Dea…

Plan on taking a trip to Hong Kong anytime soon? The Hong Kong International Airport has added 14 “PS3 Game Poles” at various spots throughout the airport allowing travellers who are waiting for their flights to arrive to get their game on. Gamers can play Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, Assassin’s Creed II, and James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game all for free. I wonder how many flights will be missed because of this? via Moodie Report Click here to view the article

Fans of Mass Effect 2 may have taken notice to the free DLC that gamers will have access to upon launch showed up early on the Xbox 360’s marketplace. In fact it was a whole day early and contained spoilers. Since then EA has pulled the DLC, however if you managed to snag the freebies before it was taken down, you can still download it. Everyone else will just have to wait until tomorrow. If you can't wait until tomorrow, you will find the list of free goodies that are full of spoilers at IGN. Click here to view the article

Besides the free DLC that was leaked today, the sex scenes from Mass Effect 2 were also leaked. EA has since pulled all of the videos except for the Miranda Lawson scene. Interested? What, I'm not judging. You can view it below. via VG247 Click here to view the article

People of Scotland can rest a bit more easier at night knowing that their tax payer dollars are going to fund “Brain Training” for inmates in jail that includes the inmates being given Nintendo DS’s that contain brain training software. The decision made by Scottish officials was the right move because in their minds, inmates have a lessor chance of becoming a repeat offender if they play the “brain training” software on the DS by improving their employment chances. Say what? The government is basing their decision off of a study that was conducted about the education of prisoners. This study also concluded that if children benefit from playing “brain” games on the DS, t…

A lawyer from Horsham, PA is claiming that he has been misled about the Microsoft Points that he “purchased” to buy things through the Marketplace. Samuel Lassof is letting the accusations fly after he received an invoice stating that he made transactions buying points, but Lassof is saying that it’s Microsoft fault, because he couldn’t complete those transactions due to the way their download system works. The lawsuit which was filed in late January details these complaints that include "fraudulent handling" and that he feels that other XBL members are being taken advantage of as well. Microsoft is not the only company that Lassof has tried suing in the past. He sued …

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 (USRP $59.99) comes with a soundtrack CD, a pillow case featuring the character of Ellis, and a "3D" mousepad featuring the character Vira-Lorr. PS3 Owners will be lucky out of l…

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 Click here to view the article

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 will be launching in February. Click here to view the article

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 Click here to view the article

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. Click here to view the article

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 revenge never seeing the light of day? Thankfully we don't have to wait too much longer to find out! via VGReleases Click here to view the article

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 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo WiiClick here to view the article

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 240 MS points to 400 MS points. With this announcement I am left to wonder if Microsoft is losing their marbles. Why on earth would I pay again for something that I have purchased pr…

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 of all time on the Xbox 360® platform. Mass Effect 2 has earned 40 perfect scores, amassed over 30 editor’s choice awards and has donned the covers of 45 magazines worldwide. On la…

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. Click here to view the article

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 download. Capcom will also be releasing a demo for both the 360 and PS3 “about a month prior to launch”. In the demo, gamers can play on the Mugello race track and will have access to a…

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 new, fast-paced, strategic 5v5 multiplayer mode across four different maps. Gamers can get access to the beta by signing up at http://www.commandandconquer.com/news/get-cc-4-public-…

A new Wii game is coming from Zoink Games, where you jam the Wii-mote down a stuffed animals throat and move the stuffed animal around to play the game. Interesting idea for kids if it works well. Take a look at the promo video below and see what you think. Click here to view the article

Is one of the industry's leading developers picking on the developer behind the ever so addicting, Minecraft? Bethesda has made contact with Minecraft developer Mojang, claiming that Mojang's next game which happens to be titled "Scrolls" is an infringement against Bethesda's popular Elder Scrolls series. Bethesda is citing that gamers will confuse their Elder Scrolls games including the yet to be released Skyrim with Mojang's Scrolls. Mojang's Markus Persson responded over Twitter, posted a picture of the letter, and took to his blog to explain the letter and how he felt. Persson also said that he hopes this is only lawyers being lawyers and not Bethesda itself "pull…

Yes, you read that correctly. Besides Modern Warfare 3 releasing on the graphically superior Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and PC, it will also be appearing on the Nintendo Wii. [insert sound of crickets here] Modern Warfare 3 releases to the masses on November 8th, 2011. via GameSpot Click here to view the article

Activision and Treyarch continue to show their love to Call of Duty: Black Ops fans by announcing another DLC pack, Rezurrection. The $15 add on will release on the Xbox 360 on August 23. Playstation 3 and PC will receive it sometime before the end of September. Rezurrection will feature 5 Zombies maps that include 4 remakes from previous levels Nacht der Untoten, Verruckt, Shi No Numa, and Der Riese in Call of Duty: WaW. The 5th map is based on the moon in outer space. Also included in the add on is a Moon theme for the Xbox 360 and zombie theme songs. Gamers who purchased the Hardened or Prestige editions of Black Ops will get the content for free. via GameSpot Cl…

The followup to Gearbox's successful 2009 RPG, Borderlands has been confirmed however Gearbox's CEO Randy Pitchford is not pleased that the details were leaked so soon. According to 1up, Pitchford took to Twitter yesterday to show his unapproval for the early announcement and targeted "shoddy journalism" (Eurogamer?) for the leak. Talk about a verbal beatdown. Eurogamer first announced the leak yesterday claiming that they got the information from an unnamed source. More drama ensued as Ars Technica tried to stand up for Eurogamer and the other gaming websites that carried the story on, however Pitchford was not having it as proven in the previous tweet. via 1up and A…