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Bayonetta Character in Anarchy Reigns Is a GameStop Pre-Order Exclusive

Anarchy Reigns: Day One Edition was recently announced for a UK release. It looks like North America is confirmed for an identical deal, though Sega and Platinum Games aren’t calling it Day One Edition over here. Big deal? Nah, not really. If you pre-order Anarchy Reigns at GameStop, you’ll score Bayonetta (not to be misread as “score with Bayonetta”) as […]

Borderlands 2: Mr. Torgue’s Campaign of Carnage Out Now

Can’t get enough Borderlands 2? Well, you’re in luck, because 2K Games and Gearbox Software have launched the latest round of story DLC for the game. Mr. Torgue’s Campaign of Carnage was made available today across the Xbox Live Marketplace, PlayStation Store, and Steam. As previously explained, Torgue is one of the many weapons manufacturers in the world of Borderlands […]

Doom Classic Complete Hits PSN Today

For those yearning for more old-school Doom action in the wake of Doom 3 BFG Edition’s release, Bethesda has you covered. The company is readying Doom Classic Complete, set to hit PSN today. The announcement isn’t exactly surprising, considering we outed a list of trophies yesterday revealing that the collection will include Ultimate DOOM, DOOM 2: Hell on Earth, DOOM 2: […]

Wii U CPU Too Slow Says Metro Last Light Dev

We’d take this bit of news on good authority that a port of Metro Last Light won’t be nearing the Wii U anytime soon, if ever. 4A Games chief technical officer Oles Shishkovtsov has told NowGamer that the Wii U CPU is too slow to keep up with the engine that powers Metro’s sequel. The team was given an early […]

Hitman: Absolution Online Pass Requirement Removed by IO Interactive

I think we can all agree that online passes are just plain dumb, right? That’s why it’s great to know that a publisher like IO Interactive has decided to refrain from including the feature (read: setback) from one of the more anticipated games of the year. Hitman: Absolution (which was recently reviewed by Conan O’Brien) will launch with its online […]

Conan O’Brien Reviews the Hotly Anticipated Hitman: Absolution

For those who may be unaware, Conan O’Brien runs a segment on his show titled Clueless Gamer. In the past, Conan has reviewed titles such as Skyrim, Resident Evil 6, Minecraft, Just Dance 4 and Michael Phelps: Push the Limit. The talk show host has made no attempt to call himself a video game expert. In fact, he’s openly expressed that […]

Telltale Releasing Season Finale of The Walking Dead Next Week

It’s been quite the lengthy road leading up to this point, but Telltale Games has announced that The Walking Dead will reach its season finale soon. Titled The Walking Dead: Episode 5 – No Time Left, the final chapter in this wildly successful adventure game series will come to a halt next week. The game will launch on the PlayStation […]

Second GTA 5 Trailer Gives Insight on Main Characters

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vzue74y7A84&feature=plcp Grand Theft Auto 5 details have been trickling in lately, slowly revealing more about the game’s characters, mechanics, and plot. Last week, we found out that Rockstar Games’ upcoming open world action-adventure game would star not one, but three protagonists. Now, the title’s second trailer has formally introduced us to these charming lads. From the looks of it, this […]

PS2 Original Katamari Damacy Taking Its Brand of Quirky Fun to PS3

Namco Bandai has announced that Katamari Damacy, which was originally available on PlayStation 2 in 2004, will soon be downloadable on PlayStation 3. The game will appear on the PlayStation Network as a PS2 Classic, and according to Siliconera, this news currently only concerns Japan. Drat! Katamari Damacy was a spectacular hit when it landed on Sony’s previous home platform, […]

Xbox World, PSM3 to Cease Publication on Dec. 12

Two more gaming magazines will soon meet their demise. Future US announced that both Xbox World and PSM3 will cease publication. According to a report on CVG, December 12 will be the day both magazines launch their final issues. “This decision has been taken as Future continues to focus on its strategy on accelerating digital growth across its international digitally […]

Sony Fights Back, Unleashes Banhammer On PS3 CFW Users

It should go without saying, but those running a custom firmware on PS3 should exercise caution before connecting to PSN. Sony has issued a warning that it has begun banning accounts and console IDs tied to modding activities. In fact, CFW users as well as those running applications that bypass certain PSN authentication checks like “F*ckPSN” are already receiving the boot. […]

Tomb Raider Collector’s Edition Detailed, Priced at $100

Tomb Raider is due out in North America on March 5, 2013, and Crystal Dynamics has revealed the contents of the upcoming Collector’s Edition, which is available for pre-order and will be priced at $99.99. This Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 bundle will include: Lara Croft action figure with three sets of alternate hands (say what?!) Endurance Survival Kit tin […]

Rainbow 6: Patriots Might Be a Next-Gen Title, Says Ubisoft

What’s the deal with Tom Clancy’s Rainbow 6: Patriots? Well, it’s still in development, apparently. Accordiong to Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot, the game may even be headed to the next wave of consoles. The development of Patriots became a bit rocky when three developers left the team. As a result, the process hasn’t been as smooth as Ubisoft would’ve hoped […]

PSN Maintenance Set for Sunday, November 11

Sony’s announced that PSN is set to undergo planned maintenance on Sunday, November 11. The maintenance window is three hours long, and will stretch from 10 pm to 1 am Pacific Time. As is usual, online gaming won’t be affected, provided you’ve signed in to the service at least once over the past few days. However, the PlayStation Store, PlayStation Home, and Account Management […]

Anarchy Reigns: Day One Edition Features Bayonetta as a Playable Character

If you want to play as Bayonetta in Sega and Platinum Games’ upcoming brawler Anarchy Reigns, you’re going to have to pre-order the game. It turns out that the sexy witch isn’t available in all copies right from the get-go, which is kind of a bummer for folks who weren’t planning on getting the game at launch. Aptly titled Anarchy […]

Bethesda Says It’s ‘Close’ on Skyrim DLC for PS3

For a while now PlayStation 3 owners have been wondering when and if they’ll get DLC for The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. The past several months have been rife with confusion and speculation, but now Bethesda has addressed the fans’ concerns. Well, kind of. It’s really more like an update of an update. The company took to Twitter and announced […]

Devil May Cry HD Collection Available for Download on XBLM, PSN

Have you checked out Devil May Cry HD Collection yet? You say there’s literally no more room left in your house, and if you add another physical game to your collection you won’t have any space to move around in? Well, you can do one of two things. You can either move to a bigger place or download Devil May […]

It’s Official: PlayStation: The Official Magazine Officially Closing Down (Officially)

First Nintendo Power, now PlayStation: The Official Magazine … It looks like we’re going to have to bid farewell to yet another gaming publication pretty soon. According to a report on Game Informer (which also happens to be a magazine yet appears to be in no real danger), PlayStation: The Official Magazine will cease publication. While neither the magazine itself […]

Epic Mickey 2 Demo on XBLM, PSN Lets You Sample Paint Before You Buy

On November 18, Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two will launch on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii U, and Wii. If you feel like testing it out before you purchase it, however, you can now do exactly that. Disney Interactive announced that a demo of Epic Mickey 2 is now downloadable on the Xbox Live Marketplace and PlayStation […]

Far Cry 3 Goes Gold Across PC, Xbox 360, PS3

For those eager to set foot in the tropical warzone that is Far Cry 3, Ubisoft’s officially announced that the title has gone gold, meaning the game code is finalized and has been sent off to production. The title is scheduled to hit PS3, Xbox 360, and PC on November 29 in the EU, with a November 30 and December […]