Badman 2 Readies for Launch
December 22, 2009
In anticipation of its March 2010 release, NIS America has unleashed the demo of Holy Invasion of Privacy Badman! 2, for the PSP, on PSN. Badman 2 will continue the retro art style, wicked humor, and innovative gameplay of the first title by expanding the concepts from the original. Read more
Van Halen Rocks Guitar Hero
December 22, 2009
Bringing the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees to life, Guitar Hero Van Halen hits retail shelves nationwide today delivering players a unique way to experience the energy, attitude and music from one the most accomplished bands in the world. With 25 of Van Halen’s greatest hits from “Jump” to “Panama” and three of Eddie Van Halen’s most epic guitar solos, coupled with rockin’ anthems from a host of globally renowned artists spanning various genres of music – including Lenny Kravitz, Weezer, Foreigner, Queen and Blink-182 – the set list crafted for Guitar Hero Van Halen is the perfect blend of music for all fans and players. Virtual rock stars can jam together regardless of physical location in the online Quickplay mode, compete head-to-head in Face-Off, Pro Face-Off, Battle and eight-player “Battle of the Bands” game modes plus create, record, edit and share their own unique compositions in the Music Studio. Read more
Call of Duty DLC Bundle
December 22, 2009
Fans of one of the most-popular online multiplayer games ever can now get the entire collection of Call of Duty: World at War downloadable maps in one shot with the Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack Bundle. Available starting today in North America on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for the Xbox 360 for 2000 Microsoft Points and on the PlayStationStore for the PlayStation 3 for $24.99, the bundle from developer Treyarch and Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) features the complete collection of nine multiplayer maps and three co-op Zombie maps from Call of Duty: World at War Map Packs 1-3. Read more
God of War Ultimate Edition Details
December 21, 2009
Today we learned more about the upcoming God of War III Ultimate Edition–coming for PlayStation in 2010. Roadrunner Records plans to release an exclusive digital EP soundtrack for the game titled God of War: Blood & Metal. This EP will be included in the Ultimate Edition of God of War III with artists such as KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, DREAM THEATER, TRIVIUM, OPETH and TAKING DAWN. Read more
SOCOM Fireteam Bravo 3 Delayed
December 21, 2009
Sony has confirmed to us that the much anticipated SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3 has been delayed to a date to be announced later. Originally, the title was slated for a 1.12.10 release. Read more
Nintendo Download 12/21
December 21, 2009
Deck the halls with downloadable fun this week as Nintendo offers 11 new games to engage and entertain everyone in the household. Among this week’s highlights is the Virtual Console debut of the original Super Smash Bros. game, bringing the total of downloadable games for the WiiWare and Virtual Console services to a fabulous 500 and featuring a host of beloved characters from across the Nintendo universe. New WiiWare offerings include the Earth-conscious action game Eco Shooter: Plant 530 and a sequel to the quiz-lovers’ favorite TV Show King. For Nintendo DSiWare fans, fresh arrivals include hand-held versions of the card-table classic UNO and the pioneering arcade game Dragon’s Lair®. For rollicking multiplayer fun, mellow single-player diversions and everything in-between, Nintendo’s got you covered for the holidays and beyond. Read more
The Gamer’s Guide to the Holiday Galaxy
December 12, 2009
Well, it’s that time of the year again: the time of the year where good games flood the market and gamers do their best to find time to play them all. Read more
Beatles DLC – Rubber Soul Coming 12.15
December 11, 2009
Apple Corps, MTV Games, and Harmonix announced today their plans to release the next installment of DLC for Beatles Rock Band. On December 15, Rubber Soul will be available with the following tracks:
· “Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)”
· “You Won’t See Me”
· “Nowhere Man”
· “Think For Yourself”
· “The Word”
· “Michelle”
· “What Goes On”
· “Girl”
· “In My Life”
· “Wait”
· “Run For Your Life”
Check back to your platform of choice for some Beatles DLC fun on December 15.
Sakura Wars Coming 3.23.10
December 11, 2009
NIS America has revealed today that the highly anticipated arrival of Sakura Wars will be on March 23, 2010. The Strategy RPG will appear in two formats: A PlayStation 2 Premium Edition and a Nintendo Wii Regular Edition. Read more
Mad Moxxi Comes to Borderlands
December 10, 2009
2K Games announced today that the second piece of downloadable content for Borderlands, Mad Moxxi’s Underdome Riot, will be available on December 29, 2009 from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 800 Microsoft Points and on January 7, 2010 from the PlayStationNetwork for $9.99. This explosive piece of action-driven content is in development at Gearbox Software and provides players with more methods of destruction as they tear through the denizens of Pandora. Read more