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Ladies and gentlemen, with the opening of the new forums here at Gamercide, some of our AMAZING members have contests for you to enter! Take a look at the links below and get in on the action: Bogey's Up & Running Points Giveaway Here's your chance to win 1600 MS Points! Just head here and sign up! . . Dateranoth's FRAPS ContestWin a full license for the latest release of this amazing PC software. Just add the link to your 30 second clip created using the free version (Found here) to the thread and Dateranoth will determine the winner. It's really that simple to enter. Read more about it here. Dateranoth's Borderlands (PC) GiveawayHere is your chance to wi…

This exclusive sniper challenge is available immediately upon your preorder of Hitman: Absolution which is due to hit store shelves this coming fall on November 20th. Tweet This Post Post to Facebook View the full article

Did you buy Activision’s latest video game music love child, DJ Hero? Regardless of if you did or didn’t, would you care if I told there is going to be a sequel? In an interview with Kelowna, DJ Guetta who is the European Ambassador for DJ Hero has announced that he will be working on DJ Hero 2. “I think it's amazing, this game, and I'm going to work on the No. 2 version, “It's a really crazy game. After 10 minutes, you get the rush that a DJ gets after 10 years of practising. I have fun with it, but you know what? I can't go to the maximum level. It's too difficult for me. It's crazy.” Nobody from Activision has confirmed that DJ Hero 2 is in the works, but it appears f…

Falling into the ugly, "game gets DLC before releases" category, Namco has announced that next week's release Soulcalibur V, will be getting custom character creation packs to the tune of €1.99 or 160 Microsoft points each. The first pack will release on Soulcalibur's release day February 3rd, and include 9 customization options like bikinis, wings, and face paint and also original music from the very first Soulcalibur. On Valentine's Day, February 14th, Namco will be releasing 9 "fearsome" custom options that include a breast plate, kimono, and animal heads along with music from Soulcalibur II and Soulcalibur III. On February 28th, the last day of DLC releases you can …

Sony CEO Jack Tretton made his Sony fanbase a huge promise that turns out might just be a big pile of poo. Tretton made the announcement at this year's E3, regarding exclusive Saint's Row: The Third multiplayer content that only the PS3 was getting. He promised users that they would be receiving an "over the top exclusive mulitplayer game mode.". According to the fine fellows over at Joystiq both the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 versions are the same and that there are no differences in either version. Joystiq did reach out to THQ and received a big fat, "no comment.". Many websites are speculating that Tretton was speaking about Whored Mode, however the PC, Xbox 360, an…

Remedy released an announcement trailer last week for the upcoming downloadable episode for Alan Wake, Alan Wake's American Nightmare. Today, they released the full extended trailer which shows Alan Wake doing what he does best. Dodging "omega 3 fatty acid" foes and still managing to get hit in the back during the slow sequence scene. http://youtu.be/n_xaxNeb59sAlan Wake's American Nightmare will be releasing on the Xbox Live Arcade as a downloadable episode. via CVG Click here to view the article

Have you tried the insanely difficult and often maddening world of Namco Bandai's RPG, Dark Souls? If not, I can't say I blame you. I love insanely difficult games, however this is one I will not touch out of respect for my controller to ensure that it stays in one piece. If you have yet to try it, because you are debating on whether or not to torture yourself through grueling gameplay, then you will be happy to know that Namco has ensured that just about every gamer gets to play Dark Souls by making sure to ship 1.5 million units worldwide. So wait on my fellow gamers. Out of the those 1.5 million worldwide units, those of us here in the United States have received t…

It appears that Xbox 360 owners will also be able to get their hands on the Devil May Cry HD Collection. While Capcom has yet to confirm anything, the ESRB appears to have beaten them to the punch. Ratings for the collection that includes Devil May Cry 1, 2, and 3 have surfaced online and those ESRB ratings clearly include both the PS3 and 360. The collection has been rumored to be a PS3 exclusive since June after it was spotted on a Spanish shop list. via Eurogamer Click here to view the article

BAFTA’s nominees for the 2012 video game awards have been announced and apparently we live in an alternate universe where games that suck or fail miserably at trying to be different (yeah you LA Noire) deserve to come out on top. Batman: Arkham City and LA Noire faired pretty well receiving most of the nominations including Best Game, Game Innovation, Artistic Achievement, and Action. LA Noire also scored a nomination in the Debut category. Other titles receiving their share of nominations include Modern Warfare 3, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, FIFA 12, Portal 2, and Assassin’c Creed’ Revelations. For the complete list of where these games and other games fall, please vi…

Successful arcade game developer PopCap has announced that Zuma's Revenge will be releasing on the Xbox Live Arcade this coming summer to the tune of 800 Microsoft Points. Zuma's Revenge will come with 20 achievements, new gameplay including no checkpoints and no more game overs, online leaderboards, new modes including Boss Rush and Weekly Challenge, as well as tiki themed avatar awards for your Xbox Live mini me. Not bad for 800 MS Points if you ask me. via PopCap PR Click here to view the article

MonkeyPaw Games and Frozen Codebase released the first full gameplay trailer and a ton of screenshots for the upcoming HD remake of the classic Burgertime. Take a look at the the screenshots below and the full press release after the break. We will have the trailer uploaded later today. Click here to view the article

EA now has the rights to publish two upcoming games that will be coming out on the XBL, PSN, and PC. Hothead Game's action role playing game, Deathspank will be releasing on XBL and PSN while Klei Entertainment's 2D side scrolling action title will be available on XBL, PSN, and PC. Shank will be releasing sometime this summer, but no date has confirmed for Deathspank. Joystiq *Update.....According to the press release from EA, Deathspank will be releasing in 2010 EA Partners and Hothead Games Team up to Deliver DeathSpank in 2010 EA to Publish the Latest Game from Industry Icon Ron Gilbert REDWOOD SHORES, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EA Partners, a division of Electronic A…

It is that time of the year again. That's right gamers, it is time to find the special gifts on your list for your gaming buddies, kiddos, and spouses. Thankfully Gamercide's Grim Reaper spoke to a few of Santa's elves who recommended the following gaming goodies for every budget that are sure to get the reaction you are looking for. For The Social Gamer The Social Gamer. The gamer who spends their time playing games to keep in contact with friends or uses games as an attempt to make new friends. The "I Love Farmville" Mug - $9.99, Amazon.com This white mug is perfect for the social gamer who spends hours sitting in front of the their PC or iTouch/iPhone playing Zyng…

The list is a little light on releases this week. Bayonetta has been getting great buzz though, so all may not be lost. Take a look and let us know what you are looking forward to in upcoming weeks or if I may have missed something for this week that you are looking forward to. Divinity II - Ego Draconis Darksiders Bayonetta My Fitness Coach 2: Workout and Nutrition Fast Food Panic Click here to view the article

Major Nelson has announced a new limited edition bundle to the Xbox 360 family. The Xbox 360 Special Edition 4GB Kinect Family Bundle features a glossy and all white Xbox 360 and matching Kinect sensor and wireless controller. The family bundle also includes Kinect Sports, Kinect Adventures, and a 3 month XBL Gold Subscription. The new bundle is shipping today and will be available for $299 while supplies last. The glossy and white Xbox 360 wireless controller will be available for purchase separately at $49.99. via Major Nelson Tweet This Post Post to Facebook View the full article

In a move that really should surprise no one, Legendary Pictures has acquired the rights to bring a Mass Effect movie to the big screen. With the success of the game(s), this is no real shocker for anyone. With the likes of Halo, Bioshock, and rumors in the industry of a God of War film, a game with such a deep story could easily be brought to your local cinema. Mark Protosevich (I Am Legend) has been hired to pen the script. His work hasn't really impressed me thus far, but with him being a more character driven writer, it could be a good thing for this project. Also, if the studio could snag Matthew Fox (Who Commander Shephard's look was modeled after) fresh off his…

Sad news has surfaced out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 16 year old Kendall Anderson attempted to kill his mother two times and when both attempts failed, he beat her to death with a chair leg after Kendall's mother Rashida Anderson took away his Playstation. On Thanksgiving, Kendall and Rashida had gotten into a lengthy argument when Rashida decided to take his Playstation away as punishment. The next day Kendall spent three hours debating if he should kill his mother or not and ultimately decided to do so while she was sleeping. On the first attempt, Kendall tried to beat her to death with a hammer. When that failed he decided to "cremate" her putting her body into t…

Nintendo's Game Boy Advance which has seen three different designs since it's release in 2001 is officially on it's way out as Gamestop announces that they will no longer be accepting Game Boy Advance handheld devices or games. According to Joystiq, on April 2 the gaming retail giant will no longer be taking anything that has to do with the 11 year old handheld. Whether or not this will change prices of the handheld remains to be seen as Gamestop's current prices for a Game Boy Advance are ranging from $44.99 to $24.99 and have not adjusted yet. via Joystiq Click here to view the article

Reportedly during their keynote address at CES, Microsoft will announce an "Xbox Game Room" to give gamers a retro gaming experience. Robbie Bach, president of the entertainment devices division, announced in a video interview earlier today that Microsoft plans to offer something akin to the compilations of older games that have been hitting the market lately. See Bach's quote after the break. It will be interesting to see what games are offered in this new "Game Room". Hopefully it won't just be a link or repository for the retro games that are already available on the Marketplace. (Update) As expected, Game Room was announced. Interestingly enough it will be avail…

Cloud Streaming Service Gaikai has been acquired by Sony for a staggering $380 million over the weekend. Gaikai allows gamers to play console and PC games from a webpage or any device that is connected to the internet. “By combining Gaikai’s resources including its technological strength and engineering talent with SCE’s extensive game platform knowledge and experience, SCE will provide users with unparalleled cloud entertainment experiences SCE will deliver a world-class cloud-streaming service that allows users to instantly enjoy a broad array of content ranging from immersive core games with rich graphics to casual content anytime, anywhere on a variety of internet-co…

Major Nelson tweeted this morning that the pony dance will be coming to an Xbox 360 near you soon. Psy’s popular dance track Gangam Style will be coming to the Dance Central 3 lineup on November 27th. Gangnam Style will be joining a growing library of dance songs that include hits from the 70′s, 80′s, 90′s, and today. Tweet This Post Post to Facebook View the full article

Developed By: Double Fine Published By: THQ Platforms: XBLA, PSN Players: Single Release Date: October 19, 2010 and October 20, 2010 Price: $15.00 on PSN and 1200 MS Points Version Reviewed: XBLA It's every candly loving fiend's favorite undead holiday, Halloween. As two siblings argue over who is going to lead their night of Trick or Treating, they have no clue what is in store for them, but the monsters that have taken over their once quiet neighborhood are determined to make sure that they find out. Double Fine and THQ take a stab at adventure/role playing with their latest arcade friendly title, Costume Quest. In Costume Quest you will find yourself in the middle of a…

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NBA 2K10, NBA Live, and Dead Space can add their name to the growing list of avatar fashions on the the Xbox Live Marketplace. The prices for these avatar clothes range between 80 and 320 MS Points. Marketplace Click here to view the article

Those of you who have yet to install Bethesda's recent patch for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on your Xbox 360 might want to wait. Gamers have flocked to the Skyrim forums and are expressing their outrage after many have discovered their game is just about unplayable after installing the update. Patch 1.2 went live yesterday and since then gamers have been complaining of bugs, quests not advancing, dragons still flying backwards, spells not working, not being able to play saved games, and the list goes on. One gamer on the forums stated, "it was working fine for me before the 1.2 patch" and another titled their thread, "Thank you bethesda" where they expressed their than…