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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 will be availabe for download on XBL on February 10th for 400 MS Points and February 11th on PSN for $4.99. Also announced is the Dark Void soundtrack that will feature a special 8-…

Gather around my Fail Award junkies. The Fail Awards are back and ready to bring you the most embarassing, facepalm story of the week within the gaming industry. For those of you who might be wondering what exactly a Fail Award is, let me break it down. There are two types of Fail Awards, the Weekly Fail Award and the Monthly Fail Award. The Weekly Fail Award is determined by which little piece of news is the ultimate facepalm of all facepalms in the gaming industry for that current week. With each passing week, the Weekly Fail Awards pile up and at the end of the month, there is a Monthly Fail Award that is given out to whomever the members of Gamercide feel ha…

[caption id=" align="alignleft" width="305" caption="Dynasty Warriors 7 Official Website][/caption] Tweeted earlier in December from Tecmo Koei's Twitter were hints of the next game in the Dynasty Warriors series hitting shelves in March for the PS3 and Xbox 360. Confirmed yesterday from Tecmo Koei's camp is that the game will be releasing on March 22, 2011 in North America and on March 25, 2011 in Europe. Dynasty Warriors 7 will have new features including switch and musou attacks and a new story mode. The weapon system has also been revamped so that any character can now use almost every weapon. via MTV Mulitplayer and Dynasty Warriors 7 Official Website Click here t…

Screenshots have been revealed by EA and Visceral Games for the upcoming DLC, "Severed" for Dead Space 2. The DLC will be available for the PS3 and 360. No news on if PC users will get it. via GamesRadar Click here to view the article

Resident Evil will be getting yet another movie added to the list, bringing the total of movies that have nothing to do with series except for the name up to five. Sony Pictures announced today that a fifth movie has been ordered and should be in theaters on September 14, 2012. No details have emerged about the plot of the movie or cast members, however Sony Pictures did say the movie will be shot in 3D. via Box Office Mojo Click here to view the article

Batman fans and pervs of the gaming universe unite! Rocksteady Games has confirmed that Catwoman is a fully playable character in the story of the newest entry into the Batman Arkham universe, Batman: Arkham City. GameSpot who got an E3 sneak preview of the highly anticipated game was told by Rocksteady's Dax Ginn that gamers will get to explore the darker side of the game and that Catwoman has been designed specifically for Arkham City. via GameSpot Click here to view the article

Games (Trailers and Demos) Rayman Origins Driver: San Fransico Far Cry 3 Brothers in Arms 4: The Furious Four The Adventures in Tintin Ghost Recon: Future Soldier Ghost Recon Online Trackmania 2 Raving Rabbids: Alive and Kicking Just Dance 3 Rocksmith Assassin's Creed: Revleations Announcements Far Cry 3 showcased a bit of story along with an opening cinematic that was all about "insanity" and a very dark and twisted storyline. Gearbox announced the new Brothers in Arms game that is straying far away from the traditional WWII setting and going into a more cartooney and outrageous atmosphere. Raving Rabbids Alive and Kicking will be Kinect friendly. Chastity's Final Verd…

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 smooth, seamless online play help it stand above the competition. The Battlefield: Bad Company 2 demo features Port Valdez, a new vehicle focused map where up to 24 players can comp…

It should come as no surprise that the 2 million dollar seller on the Wii, Super Mario All-Stars 25th Anniversary Edition is doing so well. After all, Mario is not only a fan favorite of every age, but he is also one of Nintendo's flag ship characters. However it might come as a surprise to some fans that despite selling well since it's release in December of last year, Nintendo is going to stop shipping the game to North American retailers on March 13. Costing $30, fans of the series can get their hands on all of the Mario classics including Super Mario Bros, Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario Bros: The Lost Levels, Super Mario Bros. 3, as well as a book that explains …

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

Another week has come and gone meaning it is time for another recap. Before we begin, special thanks go out to Syc for the banner! News What Exactly is Fable III? - Peter Molyneux has said that Fable III is moving on from the RPG category. How Many Zombies Have You Killed? - Valve released a statement today about how many zombies have been killed since Left 4 Dead 2 graced the PC and 360. Are you ready for this? A little over 28 billion. Wesker Added to Lost Planet 2 - Are you lost as to why the beefed up Marcus and Dom from Gears of War are appearing in Lost Planet 2? Well be prepared to be even more confused. Pay to Play Call of Duty - That is the question after a rece…

Have yet to purchase Shank, the beat 'em up 2D side scrolling game from Klei Entertainment? Now is your chance to get your hands on Shank for the discounted price of 800 MS points. This offer is good until Monday, November 22. Also announced today via Major Nelson's blog is the addition of a holiday promotion from Microsoft. From November 16 until November 22, if you spend 1600 MS points on select Microsoft Game Studios Games on the XBLA, you will receive 400 MS points back in return. For a complete list of XBLA games that qualify and details on how to register for the promotion, head on over to Xbox.com. Click here to view the article

What items released on the XBL Marketplace today? You can find the list below. Pinball FX2 - Free full game download. Tables purchased seperately. Free import of the original Pinball FX tables. 3D Ultra MinGolf Adventures 2 - 800 MS points Need For Speed Hot Pursuit Demo Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare Pack Add On - 800 MS points Majin and the Forsaken Freedom Demo Click here to view the article

Incase you missed what was added to the Xbox Live Marketplace for the week of October 10, you can find it all here in one little nifty recap. Deal of the Week - Mass Effect 2 (All deals are good for Gold members until October 18) Overlord - 400 MS points Kasumi Stolen Memory - 400 MS points Suit - 160 MS points Helmet - 80 MS points Demo Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2 Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 Game Add Ons Alan Wake: The Writer -560 MS points Dead Rising 2: The Psycho Skills Pack - 160 MS points XBLA Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 - 1200 MS points Dead Space Ignition - 400 MS points (If you preordered Dead Space 2 from certain retailers lik…

The disaster that seems to be swirling around THQ's day old release Homefront keeps getting worse. Walmart and Amazon have both already discounted the price of the much hyped first person shooter PS3 and 360 versions to $41.96. For Walmart that includes in store and online purchases. No news on whether this is permanent or just for the time being. via Thrifty Nerd Click here to view the article

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

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

Just a friendly reminder for those of you who have been waiting to get your hands on the Lost in Nightmares DLC for Resident Evil 5. The DLC releases tomorrow on the Xbox 360 and on February 18th for the PSN. In the meantime you can download the Extra Figures pack for free on XBL. The pack includes Rebecca Chambers and Barry Burton figures. Click here to view the article

The growing list of expensive games that are being added to the XBLA are lacking creativity and not worth the amount of points that they are releasing for. Sure there are some downloadable worthy titles that will keep you busy for hours like Braid, Kingdom for Keflings, Limbo, and Shadow Complex, but what happens when you grow tired of repeatedly playing the same games over and over and want a new arcade game? You are faced with 1200 MS point buys that are not worth even a discounted price of 400 MS points. Here are a list of games that could revamp and save the XBLA from disappearing into the ugly dark hole that it is slowly digging for itself with out of control pri…

Deal of the WeekPolar Panic - 400 MS points Burton Snowboard - 120 MS points Burton Red Hi Fi Helmet - 80 MS points Gingerbread Man - 120 MS points Gears of War 2 Snowblind Map Pack - 160 MS points 3 on 3 NHL Arcade - 200 MS points Games on DemandArmy of TWO 40th Day Game Add OnsPinball FX2: Marvel Comic Table Pack - 800 MS points Avatar MarketplaceStar Wars: The Force Unleashed II Holiday Collection Coming soon.... December 22 - A World of Keflings 800 MS points December 29 - Raskulls 800 MS points January 5 - ilomilo 800 MS points via Major Nelson Click here to view the article

It appears that developers and publishers cannot get enough of body motion gaming. The latest company to pledge their support to Microsoft's Kinect is Sega. Hayes further went on to say that Sega is also backing Wii U and Sony's Vita which were both announced and shown at this year's E3. via VG247 Click here to view the article

Overpriced, lacking, or just plain sucks. Those are a few of the words used by gamers to describe the behemoth that is the Xbox Live Marketplace. Why have gamers turned so hostile towards the one stop destination for all things 360 and is Microsoft, the developers behind the games, or are the gamers themselves the ones to blame for the growing number of angry remarks being made against the marketplace? In part one of this two part series, we take a look at just how much gamers are spending for their games. Would you be willing to pay between $150 and $200 for a game that releases for $59.99? If you answered "no", chances are that you have already paid that price f…

Speaking with Edge, Paul Cuisset creator of the upcoming Playstation Network and Xbox Live Arcade downloadable survival/horror title Amy, explains why they took a creative and bold turn by making the character Amy autistic. "It’s difficult to go very far into this because it’s tied to the story, and we want to keep some information confidential for now. As a player, you will learn and understand why Amy has this condition," responded Cuisset when Edge asked why they decided to make Amy autistic. In Amy, you play as Lana, a woman who is protecting a young child with autism and also has powers that cannot be explained. As Lana, you have to help the 8 year old Amy escape a …

If you are looking to pick up a new game for an all night game lovefest before New Years, Kmart is offering discounts on top games. All offers are valid until January 1, 2011. Epic Mickey (Wii) $39.99 Ravin Rabbids Travel in Time (Wii) $39.99 (reg. $49.99) Kirby's Epic Yarn (Wii) $39.99 (reg. $49.99) Donkey Kong Country Returns (Wii) $39.99 Michael Jackson: The Experience (Wii) $29.99 (reg. $49.99) Goldeneye (Wii) $29.99 (reg. $49.99) Call of Duty Black Ops (Wii) $29.99 (reg. $49.99) Pacman: 30th Anniversary Edition (Wii) $19.99 Biggest Loser Challenge (Wii) $19.99 Red Dead Undead (360/PS3) $19.99 Call of Duty Black Ops (360/PS3) $49.99 (reg. $59.99) Sly Coo…

60 days is all it took for Kinect to sell more than what Microsoft was hoping for and also topple the competition, Sony's Move. Microsoft was hoping for 5 million Kinect units moved and instead ended up with more than 8 million units sold in the first 60 days since Kinect has been released on November 4, 2010. Move has only sold 4.1 million units since it's release on September 17, 2010. via Fox News Business Click here to view the article