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Blood, hatchets, chainsaws, body dismemberment, and deranged baddies await your horror loving eyes in the new and extremely bloody trailer for the upcoming exclusive to Kinect horror title, Rise of Nightmares. http://youtu.be/m7c1s7M4zg8 via Lazy Gamer Click here to view the article

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 Ars Technica 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 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

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 "pulling a Tim Langdell". Bethesda has asked that Mojang stop using the word, "Scrolls" or else they will face a lawsuit. via Gamasutra and The World of Notch Click here to view the article

The wonderful and creative folks over at Activision have decided to bless us all with another attempt at a hunting game. In Cabela's Survival: Shadows of Katmai, you play as Logan who after his plane crashes in a remote location in Alaska must survive off of the land. Along the way, Logan will find hunting gear and firearms to aid you in your battle of survival against the scariest foes that the Alaskan wilderness has to offer. This highly anticipated game is expected to launch on all consoles on November 1, 2011. I have one question though. Will Les Stroud be bundled with this surviving off the land adventure? via Activision Click here to view the article

Is Valve out to get the industry giant EA or has EA completely lost their mind? EA is once again pointing the finger at Valve after Dragon Age II was taken off of Valve's downloadable service, Steam. Last month Crysis 2 disappeared off of the download list and Alice: Madness Returns was late to appear on Steam after it released. Since then EA has been on the defensive saying that this is Valve's doing and has nothing to do with EA's online EA Store. via 1up Click here to view the article

Batman and Bane will be fighting side by side in Batman: Arkham City. Announced at Comic Con 2011, Bane will be an AI partner who helps Batman track down chemicals in side missions. Also announced during the panel were 4 hours of gameplay as Catwoman, new gadgets, the main storyline will be longer than Arkham Asylum, and if you fail a mission you can return to it later with better upgrades. via Go Nintendo Click here to view the article

Xbox 360 gamers who are anxiously awaiting to get their grubby little hands on CD Projekt RED's The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings will have to wait beyond the end of this year. The third person RPG with multiple endings was expected to release by the end of this year, however CD Projekt RED announced that they are pushing the release date back until sometime in early 2012. CD Projekt RED is currently in a lawsuit against Namco Bandai over the game's distribution rights in several countries. via IGN Click here to view the article

Have you grown tired of seeing someone rushing towards you in Modern Warfare 2 and as you are emptying your clip into them, they lunge and end up killing you with a knife kill? If you said no, then you are lying. The Commando perk that many Modern Warfare fans have been outraged about has been removed from Modern Warfare 3 altogether according to a tweet made by Robert Bowling, Infinity Ward's Creative Strategist. Breaking news....tissues and diapers have been in great supply as gamers who use the "Marathon, Light Weight, and Commando" perks go into a baby rage. Click here to view the article

If you are still managing to play 3D Realms and 2K Games recently released Duke Nukem Forever, then you will jumping for joy with this recent announcement. The over-hyped long awaited Duke that released to mostly negative reviews will be receiving it's first onslaught of DLC later this Fall. Included in the "Hail to the Icons Parody Pack" DLC will be new multiplayer modes and maps that include the names of Call of Duke, 2Forts1Bridge, and others. via 2K Games Click here to view the article

Have you grown tired of seeing all of those "x"'s in your gamertag or maybe the word "Assassin" just isn't cutting it anymore? Well my fellow Xbox 360 gamers you are in luck. From August 2 through August 8, the cost to change your gamertag will be temporarily discounted from 800 MS Points to 560 MS Points. Now that you are counting down the days until your new gamertag, just don't go changing it to "xXSpartanAssassinBeNdOv3RXx". via Major Nelson Click here to view the article

Those of you looking to get your hands on Jackie Estacado in The Darkness II will have to wait a bit longer than the earlier October 2011 release date. The first person shooter which picks up two years after The Darkness will now release on February 7, 2012. In The Darkness II, players will once again control Jackie Estacado who is controlling "The Darkness" powers and has used them to become The Don of the Franchetti crime family. The Darkness II will feature new cel-shaded graphics to give it more of a comic book friendly feel, along with new features and Nolan North taking over the reigns as Jackie Estacado. via Game Revolution Click here to view the article

File this piece of news under your "oh hell no!" radar for the day. Capcom's Marvel vs. Capcom 3 may have only released this past February, but that didn't stop Capcom from deciding to release an "Ultimate" version of the game this November. The "mid-ranged priced" fighting game will feature 8 new stages, observation mode, and tweleve new characters. Four of those characters that have been announced are Ghost Rider, Strider, Firebrand from Ghosts & Goblins, and Hawkeye. For those of you that bought and could stand to play Marvel vs. Capcom 3 for more than a few days, will you spend more money again on another full retail game release that is being dubbed, Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Ultimate? via Joystiq Click here to view the article

While the upcoming September release for Gears of War 3 will be ending the current story involving the tough talking, overly muscular Marcus Phoenix, Cliff Bleszinski hinted to Ripten that more Gears will be coming in the future. Without the fate of the current characters being known and how well it will do sales wise, is talking about another Gears of War jumping the gun a bit early? Gears of War 3 releases September 20, 2011. Click here to view the article

The Splinter Cell Trilogy bundle that is headed to the Playstation 3 appears to be releasing this September according to several video game retailers and Joystiq. GameStop, Amazon, and GameFly have all listed the release date for as September 27th, however Ubisoft has not confirmed the date. The bundle features Splinter Cell, Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow, and Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory. Click here to view the article

Did you sign up for the upcoming Call of Duty Elite Beta being brought to you by Activision and Beachhead Studios? If so, you might want to check your email, because the first round of invitations were sent out last week. According to Eurogamer, the service is already live for the Xbox 360, however Playstation 3 and PC users will have to wait a bit longer. Call of Duty Elite will be using stats from Call of Duty Black Ops in order to compile your current Call of Duty data. via Eurogamer Click here to view the article

Halo fans get ready to get an insta-boner as news has surfaced regarding a pre-order special for Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary. If you pre-order the remake of the ten year old franchise, you will receive the exlusive Grunt Funeral skull and a complete set of Master Chief armor for your avatar. The Grunt Funeral Skull will cause everybody's favorite Halo enemy, the Grunts, to explode in a pretty, plasmic fashion. http://youtu.be/UYfNBCHYHFE via Joystiq Click here to view the article

If you are in the market for a new Xbox 360 and have money to burn then today is your lucky day! Amazon's "Gold Box Deal of the Day" which just so happens to include a 4GB Xbox 360. Now what's the deal you ask? If you purchase a 4GB 360 today you will receive $100 in promotional credit that will be added into your Amazon account to be used on future purchases. Other deals include Super Monkey Ball 3D discounted from $39.95 to $21.99 and two more unannounced deals that have a countdown clock and hints for you puzzle guru's to figure out. via Amazon Click here to view the article

What happens when your current girlfriend who might be pregnant finds out about the piggy-tailed blonde, big boobed girl you possibly cheated on her with the night before? For Catherine's Vincent, he is about to find out in this new trailer for the upcoming very sexual and twisted puzzle game from Atlus that is set to release next month in the US on the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. http://youtu.be/G2FjqieajyY via Click here to view the article

Something that countless numbers of gamers have been saying for years has finally been spoken from the lips of Sega. The famous blue, chili-dog eating hedgehog spawned a comic book series, television show, and numerous toys and clothing for kids of all ages is getting ready to celebrate his 20th year in the gaming industry. Fans have been complaining year after year that Sonic related video games have gone downhill, but even after Sega admitting that they shoved sub-par Sonic games down the throats of gamers each year, will they actually listen? As CVG pointed out, there are four Sonic games that are coming out all within a month of each other so it does not appear that Sega is going to be taking their own advice anytime soon. Click here to view the article

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 city that has become overrun with monsters and other types of enemies and military. The graphically gorgeous and somewhat Silent Hillish Amy, is releasing on the Playstation Network in Fall of 2011 and will be making it's way to the Xbox Live Arcade at a later date. http://youtu.be/t4KtIqirCME via Edge Click here to view the article

Does Max Payne 3 have an official release date? Even though Rockstar has been keeping mum on details involving the game, both Amazon and GameStop are claiming that the release date for Max Payne 3 has been set by Rockstar despite Max Payne 3 not showing up as calendar release for the 2011-2012 game release year. The release date that is noted on both of the online selling behometh's show a date of December 1, 2011. Rockstar Vancouver who is at the helm of Max's driver seat have not confirmed or denied the release dates. via VG247 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

Any die hard Halo fan took notice to quite a few things during the E3 debut trailer of Halo 4. Sure there were explosions and mass confusion, but one good look at certain things and you could tell that things with Halo 4 are going to be a bit different this time around. 343's Frank O Conner explained why Halo's green armored hero is a bit different to OXM without giving away too many juicy tidbits. "There's some story behind his new look. There are specific reasons why he looks the way he does and why some of his behaviours have changed. We'll see in good time." ~ Frank O Conner, 343 Industries "A lot of things have changed in that intervening period." We will have to wait to see what those changes are as more details emerge regarding 343 Industries, Halo 4. http://youtu.be/TC2yMKMENdg via OXM Click here to view the article