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The Release List of 11/8 - 11/14: Modern Warfare 2
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is almost here. What more needs to be said? Go ahead and hit up the full list, or, if you're looking for a particular system, skip right to the PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS or PSP section. Should you want to check out any past release l...
Yesterday
Avatar: The Game Trailer Ignites the War
A new trailer for James Cameron's Avatar: The Game arrived today. It showcases the alien world of Pandora and its colorful, yet aggressive denizens, the Na'vi. Players face them as RDA Corporation Soldiers and giant armored mechs in fights ranging through the jungles. Alien panther-like...
Super Street Fighter 4 Trailer: Man Vs. Car
Continuing to highlight the various tweaks of Super Street Fighter IV, Capcom Japan has issued a new trailer that outlines some of the new modes. And while the Japanese text makes some things a little hard to understand, smashing cars is universal. Packing new moves and new fighters, inclu...
Thursday, Nov 5
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Beta Details Surface: PlayStation 3 on November 19, PC in December
A multiplayer beta for Battlefield: Bad Company 2 will be available on PlayStation 3 come November 19 and then hit PC in December, developer DICE announced today. Those in North America can gain access to the PlayStation 3 beta by pre-ordering the game from GameStop, with those in Europe a...
Wednesday, Nov 4
Darksiders Trailer Stars Gun-toting, Sword-wielding Apocalyptic Horseman
Ever wonder what would happen if one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse was betrayed? Yes or no, developer Vigil readied a response in the form of Darksiders. The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 action game, published by studio owner THQ, arrives in North America on January 5, with its Europe...
Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising 'Skirmish' DLC Announced, Coming Free to PC Tomorrow
Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising developer Codemasters has announced a downloadable content pack titled 'Skirmish' will hit its tactical battlefield shooter soon. Bringing two new Fire Team Engagement missions plus four new multiplayer maps, the Skirmish pack will come to the P...
Tuesday, Nov 3
Braid Coming to PlayStation 3 Next Week
No word yet as to how much the PlayStation 3 edition of Braid will run--both the PC and Xbox 360 versions are priced at $15--or when it will arrive in Europe. Should you be interested in sampling the title, we have a 120MB PC demo over on FileShack.
Monday, Nov 2
LEGO Indiana Jones 2 Trailer: Marion's Bar Brawl
Relive a classic Raiders of the Last Ark moment in this new LEGO Indiana Jones 2 trailer, splicing footage from the film and its plasticised video game recreation. LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues hits PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, DS and PSP on November 17 with revamped ve...
Sunday, Nov 1
Magic: The Gathering - Tactics Announced
Wizards of the Coast today announced Magic: The Gathering - Tactics, an "online, 3D turn-based strategy game" based on its collectible card game, coming from Sony Online Entertainment Denver--developer of the EverQuest online CCG 'Legends of Norrath.' Magic: The Gathering - Tactics...
The Release List of 11/1 - 11/7: Dragon Age
It's been a long time coming, but BioWare's Dragon Age: Origins is almost upon us. And be sure not to overlook this week's other releases. The inevitable showdown between Imagine: Babyz Fashion and Jurassic: The Hunted should prove interesting. Go ahead and hit up the full list, or, if you'r...
Friday, Oct 30
LEGO Rock Band Trailer Stars LEGO Dinosaur
Remember when LEGO Rock Band was announced and publisher MTV said the music game would embrace the "imaginative settings that the LEGO world offers?" May I present to you the intro video for LEGO Rock Band. It's out on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii and Nintendo DS in North America next Tuesda...
God of War 3's $100 'Ultimate Edition' Revealed; Pre-ordering Game Nets Demo Access
Offering yet another means to access the God of War III E3 2009 Demo, Sony has revealed that those who pre-order the PlayStation 3 game from "select retailers" will get a download code. Those download codes are available at those select North American retailers today, with the game itself...
PlayStation Store Update Brings Demos Galore
It's a demo-heavy week for the North American PlayStation Store, as this week's update delivered a variety of downloadable samples: Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time, Fat Princess, LocoRoco Midnight Carnival PSP, Jak and Daxter PSP, and more. A number of downloadable titles a...
Thursday, Oct 29
Borderlands Gets Patched on Consoles
Developer Gearbox has rolled out a pair of updates for Borderlands, bringing a number of bug fixes and tweaks to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions. On its official forums, the company vowed that it is "continuing work on support updates for all platforms, and will deploy fixes for eve...
Wednesday, Oct 28
Avatar Dev Diary 2: No Good Guys, No Bad Guys
Avatar: The Game doesn't have any bad guys, so apparently you spend the game knitting and/or in a lot of awkward conversations. You can also play Avatar: The Game as a trooper or as an Avatar. Of course, either way you're playing as an avatar. I'll let you ponder that one.
Band Hero DS Trailer Takes It to the Streets
Following in the footsteps of many a great infomercial, this Band Hero DS trailer takes to the streets for real-life testimonials, impressions and thoughts from a chosen few. Coming from Guitar Hero DS developer Vicarious Visions and packing support for guitar and drum peripherals--n...
Tuesday, Oct 27
Dante's Inferno PSP Screens: Hellish High Heels
I'm starting to think that Dante may be more of a hero than people realize. I mean, would you want to be trapped in those heels for all eternity? These screens are meant as "a warning of the terrors that await the sinful among us," after all. He's just trying to help. Visceral's hellish beat 'em up...
'3D Dot Game Heroes' Coming to North America
The PlayStation 3 exclusive hits Japan on November 5 thanks to Demon's Souls developer From Software and partner Silicon Studio. No word yet as to when it will arrive in North America or which company is bringing it over, but rest assured, it's coming.
God of War Collection Shipping November 17
Sony today announced a release date for the God of War collection, pegging the pack for a November 17 arrival. The God of War Collection bundles the first two action games into an HD PlayStation 3 presentation. It also packs a download code for a demo of the upcoming God of War III.
Assassin's Creed: The Live Action Short, Part 1
As for the game itself, Assassin's Creed II hits PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on November 17. Nintendo DS and iPhone editions are also due that day, as is Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines for PSP, with the PC version of Creed 2 now slated for early 2010. [video]15541[/video] Shackvideo users can u...
Matt Hazard: Blood Bath and Beyond Trailer Shows Desperate Video Game Stars
Video game icons from all ages seek the wisdom of fictional star Matt Hazard in a fine new trailer for Blood Bath and Beyond, though there is a certain irony to it all considering the poor critical reception of Matt's actual debut in Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard. Vicious Cycle's side-s...
Monday, Oct 26
LEGO Rock Band Trailer Starts 'Final Countdown'
The "Final Countdown" to LEGO Rock Band has begun, as co-publisher Warner Bros. today confirmed a November 3 release for the family-friendly musical block-buster. The latest from TT Games and Harmonix is coming to PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii and Nintendo DS. Below you'll find a trailer th...
Homoerotic Shooter 'Cho Aniki' Coming to PSP
An entry in the long-running homoerotic shooter series Cho Aniki is coming to PSP owners in North America as a digital download, publisher Aksys has revealed. Packing "five man-rageous levels of brotherly love and muscle-on-muscle madness" plus "heightened experiences of rhythmic a...
Thursday, Oct 15
Opinion: What Resistance 3 Could Learn From Two
Back when the PlayStation 3 launched in 2006, I went home with two games--Resistance: Fall of Man and Ridge Racer 7. I'd actually been able to beat Resistance and publish my review before its release, but I still wanted a copy for myself. That's how much I liked Insomniac's alternate history...
Tuesday, Aug 18
Patch: PlayStation 3 Firmware 3.00 Preview
The PlayStation blog has thrown together a video highlighting many of the changes in the upcoming PlayStation 3 firmware 3.00 update. Major additions such as the "What's New" section are detailed, along with minor features and fixes like the status indicator, custom themes, and a redesi...
Sunday, Mar 22
Skate 2 Patch Touches Down on PS3, Xbox 360
A new patch for EA Black Box's Skate 2 was today released on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, updating the extreme open-world game with several tweaks and fixes. Changes include the addition of PlayStation 3 custom soundtracks, better off-board controls, a more streamlined approach towards...
Thursday, Feb 26
Call of Duty: WaW Console Patch Adds Re-lit Map
Today is the day that PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 owners of Call of Duty: World at War no longer feel such animosity towards their PC brethren, as now players on all three platforms can finally enjoy the re-lit daytime version of the Makin multiplayer map. PC owners got the map as part of a patch...
Tuesday, Jan 27
Patch: MotorStorm Pacific Rift Update Detailed
A sizeable update to Evolution Studios' PlayStation 3 racing sequel Motorstorm Pacific Rift is on the way, according to the PlayStation Blog.
Monday, Aug 25
Patch: New Warhawk Expansion Priced, Bundled
Operation: Fallen Star, the third and latest expansion in the PlayStation 3 multiplayer shooter Warhawk series, will be released on August 28th at a price of $7.99 according to the PlayStation Blog. The price is in line with previous expansions.
Thursday, Mar 20
Patch: PS3 Firmware 2.20 Adds BD-Live Support, DivX Subtitles, More
Sony detailed the latest update for the PlayStation 3 firmware, set to go live in the next few days, on the PlayStation Blog today. The update, which brings PS3 firmware to version 2.20, adds support for Blu-ray Disc Profile 2.0, also known as BD-Live. Blu-ray discs which support the feature a...
Thursday, Mar 13
Patch: PlayStation 3 Firmware Update 2.17 Now Available
Sony has released an update for the PlayStation 3, bringing the console's firmware to version 2.17. According to the official PlayStation blog, the update is said to improve the operating stability of some online PlayStation 3 titles, though particular titles affected were not specifi...
Tuesday, Sep 4
Patch: Sony Ambiguously Updates PS3 Firmware
Sony has released a "minor" firmware update for the PlayStation 3, bringing the firmware to version 1.92. Sony posted an announcement of the upgrade on the PlayStation Blog, but offered few details of what was included in the mystery update. Sony PR manager Patrick Seybold said in the post t...
