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Mirror’s Edge Goes Gold

The wait is nearly over. Electronic Arts announced today that DICE’s long awaited first-person action platformer Mirror’s Edge has gone gold. In case you haven’t already, be sure to check out the playable demo available on PSN and XBLM. For those unfamiliar with the game, Mirror’s Edge is a unique first-person action adventure where players are introduced to Faith, a […]

Clip: The Godfather II Blackhand Brutality Trailer

Electronic Arts sends over an all-new The Godfather II trailer, highlighting the game’s melee combat system. Sit back and watch as mob soldier Dominic Corleone inflicts bodily harm in a number of painful ways to those who oppose him. You’ll see him bash skulls, as well as snap legs, arms, and the occasional neck. The Godfather II is slated for […]

SEGA Mega Drive Ultimate Collection Hitting PS3, Xbox 360

Want to relieve your childhood years on PS3 and Xbox 360? SEGA today announced that it is releasing a complication consisting of first-party titles from the company’s 16-bit years. Due out in early 2009, The Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection packs 40 classics one on disc, including Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2 and 3, Columns, Alien Storm, Ecco the Dolphin, […]

Fallout 3 Ships 4.7 Million

Bethesda Softworks proudly announced today that its post-apocalyptic RPG Fallout 3, released October 28 in North America, has shipped 4.7 million units on a worldwide basis as of last week for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. Nice to see it doing well. Do keep in mind these are shipped figures, though we can’t imagine the number of total […]

Killzone 2 Beta Phase Two Invites Going Out

Yep folks, you read that right. Invites to phase two of the ongoing Killzone 2 beta are being sent out today on a global basis, including North America and Europe. And we received one! The demo weighs in at a paltry 459MB and Sony has setup a forum asking for player feedback based on a wide range of gameplay aspects, […]

THQ Confirms Layoffs, Red Faction: Guerilla Delayed

In its second quarter fiscal 2009 financial report, publisher THQ today confirmed that it is in the process of shutting down five of its internal studios as part of a “significant business realignment.” Approximately 250 people, or 17 percent of the company’s product development personnel will be laid off as a result. THQ also announced that both Red Faction: Guerrilla […]

Wal-Mart Offering $100 Gift Card With PS3 Purchase

Black Friday is still weeks away, but the deals are already pouring in. As a one-time deal on Saturday, November 8, retailer Wal-Mart will be offering a $100 gift card along with the purchase of a standalone 80GB PS3. Other noteworthy deals as part of this sale include the Ratchet and Clank PSP-3000 bundle and PS2 console. Both will come […]

Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe Now Gold

Midway announced today that development on its one-on-one superhero mash-up, Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, has officially wrapped up. The teen-rated effort is now gold and is slated to hit retail shelves on November 16, with a European release following on the 21st. “We are proud to release to manufacturing Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe, the culmination of two years […]

PS3 Firmware 2.52 Released

Surprise! A new PlayStation 3 firmware has appeared on Network Update. According to the supplied changelog, the update improves on playback quality with certain PS3 titles and patches up an issue that occurred while using the on-screen keyboard, USB keyboard or Bluetooth keyboard in select titles. Nothing too exciting by our standards, but hey, fixes are always welcome.

Update: Fallout 3 Trophy Support On The Way, PC Patch Due This Week

Update: A Bethesda spokesperson has provided an update on the situation, revealing that a patch for Fallout 3 will not hit today, but instead is scheduled to roll out “later this week.” The main focus of the patch is to address the crashing issues on exit. The company noted that it is working on a “more extensive update” and is […]

Clip: Tom Clancy’s EndWar Launch Trailer

Tom Clancy’s voice-controlled RTS EndWar ships to retailers today, and in celebration Ubisoft has provided a launch trailer to whet your appetite. Starting tomorrow, EndWar will be available in a standalone and bundle package for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Priced at $89.99 and available at “select retailers,” the limited edition bundle for PS3 comes packed with an official […]

Red Alert 3 for PS3 In Development, Says Producer

Despite being pushed off to the side last June, the PlayStation 3 version of Red Alert 3 is actively under development, according to producer David Silverman. Various technical complications prevented the PS3 build from being released last month alongside the Xbox 360 and PC version, but Silverman assures that there are “definitely people working on it.” He further noted that […]

Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix Screens: Bison, Dhalsim, Honda

Publisher Capcom has issued yet another batch of screenshots — twenty-one in all — for Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, in preparation of the game’s scheduled November release on PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade. The screens showcase characters M. Bison, Dhalsim, and E. Honda. Hit the break to view the full selection. Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix […]

Metal Gear Online Hits 1 Million Users

Konami sent word today that over 1 million users have gone through the process of creating a Konami ID to play Metal Gear Online. To celebrate the achievement, Konami is launching a rewards campaign on November 25, offering players who sign on the MGO service 10,000 reward points through December 9. Additionally, those who sign on during the timeframe will […]

Fan Recreates Gradius Opening Level In LittleBigPlanet

This is amazing. One devoted fan who goes under the PSN ID of “RRR30000” used his creative skills to recreate the opening level from Gradius, a classic coin-op shooter, in none other than LittleBigPlanet. From the erupting volcano to the first epic boss fight, it’s all there. For those interested, be sure to fire up LittleBigPlanet level browser and search […]

2K Details BioShock PS3 DLC

Take-Two and 2K Games have released details on the initial batch of exclusive downloadable content for the PlayStation 3 version of BioShock. Due out later this month on November 20, the DLC consists of three challenge rooms in all, each offering new trophies attainable by completing certain pre-defined tasks. For further details on these rooms and a selection of screenshots, […]

Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix In Certification, November Release Expected

When Capcom said Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix was due out “very soon,” they meant it. According to Chris “Kramez” Kramer, the 2D PSN and XBLA fighter is currently undergoing certification and if no hitches are encountered along the way, we can expect a release in November, hopefully just in time for Thanksgiving. There’s no word on pricing […]

Insomniac Games Studio Tour Kicks Off November 7

Live in the state of California? You’re in luck, as Insomniac Games is hosting a community day on November 7, inviting fans of ages 17 or older to tour its Los Angeles-based studio. Among other fun activities, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in competitive multiplayer sessions against the development team, as well as participate in a panel discussion regarding […]

Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box Hits Retailers In February

Electronic Arts and developer Criterion Games today announced Burnout Paradise The Ultimate Box, a special edition version of the original racing hit that packs all the previously released downloadable content and an all-new Burnout Paradise Party mode on a single disc. According to EA, Paradise Party is an “offline multiplayer mode designed to allow up to eight friends to ‘pass-the-pad’ […]

Splatterhouse Halloween Trailer

In celebration of Halloween, Namco Bandai today sent over a brand-new trailer and screenshots from the upcoming Bottlerocket-developed PS3 and Xbox 360 title Splatterhouse. The clip, which unfortunately is lacking in gameplay footage, can be found after the break.