"Cooler. Faster. More immersive. That's how we like our games, and the industry is all to eager to provide. Whether it's a brand new console, a new controller or a new way of paying for new in-game underwear, we're constantly being smashed in the face with the next big thing.

Sometimes it works out (thankyou, online gaming and polygonal graphics), but sometimes, despite the best efforts of developers to shape the future of how we play, the idea falls straight onto its arse and doesn't get b..."

Dark Arcanine via gamesradar.com »

Q-Games usually doesn't do sequels. When they release a game and it becomes popular enough they release an encore version, which is seen in Monsters and Eden. But Dylan Cuthbert said that they have so many ideas and really wanted to test their engine, and moving on would seem to be just a waste. So expect to see Shooter 2 before the next original PixelJunk game.

Linkin Park Fan via g4tv.com »

Stephen Totilo has typed up a preview for the Nintendo DS game, Infinite Space. Coming from the creators of Bayonetta and Madworld, they describe it as an in-depth game that lacks in the eye-appeal department. Check out the preview to find out more!

Dark Arcanine via kotaku.com »

Mike Gingras is feeling a little nostalgic, unlike others of recent. At any rate, he's interested in a question and some answers. How necessary is gaming history knowledge in order to call yourself a true gamer? Check out the source for his thoughts.

Dark Arcanine via bitmob.com »

There's been some talk going around lately about the relationship between Nintendo and third party developers. An example being difficulty with hardcore third party titles. Lee Evans has posted a blog entry going over some facts and figures in an effort to shed some light on the matter and the severity of the situation.

Dark Arcanine via downwardscompatible.blogspot.com »

"On Tuesday February 09 2010 Mass Effect 2 fans will be able to get the new Cerberus Assault Armor and M-22a Eviscerator Shotgun DLC fof free through the Cerberus network. It should be available for all fans, both on PC and Xbox 360 at 12:00pm Mountain Standard Time.

Cerberus Assault Armor
Cerberus assault armor is designed for shock troops, turn the tide of battle against creatures or forces that would decimate normal soldiers.
Increases heavy weapon ammo capacity by +10%
Increases shi..."

Absolute via social.bioware.com »

Daniel Vuckovic has posted up some interesting news concerning a man from Australia. This man uploaded an illegal copy of the game New Super Mario Bros. Wii a week prior to release in Australia. Check out the source to find out how much Nintendo has sued him for, including the whole press release.

Dark Arcanine via vooks.net »

"What do you look for in a role-playing game? The role-playing genre means different things to every player, so it's important to know the answer to that question before reading too much into this review. In my case, I want a solid adventure with compelling characters, a solid plot, and a resolution that makes me feel like I've accomplished something. I also enjoy managing the minutiae, assigning skill points, maxing out my armor and weapon enhancements, and seeing real results of my toil on t..."

Chad via kotaku.com »

The Ferrari will be returning to the Need for Speed series for the first time since 2002 in the 360's version of Need for Speed Shift. Along with the 10 different types of Ferrari, eight new events and five new Achievements will tag along with the DLC.

Chad via shift.needforspeed.com »

DEADLY VIRUSES AND HEROIC VEGETABLES MAKE FOR A MEMORABLE WEEK... Blaster Master Overdrive(1000p), Tomena Sanner(500p), and Princess Tomato in the Salad Kingdom(500p) hit the DSi Shop and Wii Shop Channels this week.

gef loung via press.nintendo.com »

"Mitigating transition, Bioshock 2 is immediately familiar, with some minor changes. Picking up 10 years from the original, Rapture is still deteriorating from the oppressive rule under a new dictator, the Communist Sofia Lamb who offsets Ryan's Objectivism, and the incessant hunting of ADAM for diabolic intent. You play as the original Big Daddy and your motivations are the same the original protagonist: protect the weak and punish the large, only now it is personal (Like all good sequels, th..."

PlanetXbox360 via planetxbox360.com »

One spark of inspiration and a bunch of creative and dedicated minds is all it takes to make a game come to life.

The folks over at NeoGAF are doing just that.

The over 100-strong volunteer NeoGAF forum member army that is the Grimoire Assembly Forge have officially announced the development of Dudebro II: My Shit is F----- Up So I Got to Shoot/Slice You II: It's Straight Up Dawg Time, due for a summer 2010 release on a PC or Mac near you. The game is a top-down shooter built on the Un...

Akira_EX via grimoireassemblyforge.com »

"When Quantic Dream CEO and co-founder David Cage watches movies or television, he dreams of the day when game designers can have the same liberties. Cage, whose mature interactive drama Heavy Rain hits stores later this month, says he feels that censorship in games is "probably the strictest in all the entertainment industry.""

ThreeTwoFiveSix via destructoid.com »

"For a limited time, you'll get three Xbox 360 Platinum Hits for the price of two. Offer valid February 7, 2010 through February 13, 2010, or while supplies last, when shipped and sold by Amazon.com. Limit one free Platinum Hit per household. To qualify, check out with three of the Xbox 360 Platinum Hits listed below in your cart. The price of the third qualifying Platinum Hit of equal or lesser value will be discounted during check out."

ThreeTwoFiveSix via amazon.com »

"In a distinct way, Shiren the Wanderer is a blessing in disguise. Normally, the Mystery Dungeon series doesn’t see much limelight outside of Japan. They are often labeled as “hardcore” and too niche for the U.S. audiences, but if Shiren the Wanderer proves anything, it’s that the genre has room for growth in terms of popularity."

Caspel via wii.gamezone.com »

"Look out sports fans! We’re bringing you episode one of The Away Team Podcast! This brand new sports podcast is hosted by our Lead Sports Writer The Herp (Eric) and he is joined by a fellow sports game aficionado Lethalwraith (Gabe). In this first episode they’ll talk a little bit about what they’ve been playing which includes Tiger Woods Online, Vancouver Winter Olympics and give you a preview of MLB 10 The Show. They also look at some of the latest headlines around the virtual spo..."

theherp80 via spawnkill.com »

It looks like FFXIII might not actually be getting any dlc, at least not in Europe. A new scan of the EU box art reveals that it is missing the "game-content download" description box. Either one of the regions is getting screwed over by either having to pay for extra content or not getting any extra content at all or someone's getting fired. Of course there's always the third option: photoshopped.

ThreeTwoFiveSix via uffsite.net »

GameZone's Steven Hopper has delivered his final impressions of BioShock 2 and has came away decisively impressed with the full retail build. He even enjoyed the multiplayer, which some are calling a throwaway.

Caspel via pc.gamezone.com »

"Square Enix Holdings Co. this week said Final Fantasy XIII for Sony Corp.'s Playstation 3 and Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox 360 holds 10 hours of cutscenes in the final product.

The title is said to hold 50 to 60 hours of gameplay, including the cutscenes."

ThreeTwoFiveSix via news.punchjump.com »

The recent release of the Alien Vs. Predator demo has had gamer's talking about a number of things. There was a bug with the matchmaking systems on both the PC and PS3 versions, but the bug free (at least, no matchmaking bug) Xbox 360 version has recently passed an impressive 14,000 downloads.

Chad via computerandvideogames.com »

""From day one the goal was to bring FPS fans around the world the most exciting and realistic paintball experience ever created in Greg Hastings Paintball 2," said Greg "Red" Hastings. "Every detail from the latest paintball weapons and gear to the hottest international fields was crafted to place gamers in the most insane paintball battles and match the intensity of a real combat experience.""

Chad via majescoentertainment.com »

"The Aliens vs. Predator demo came out last week may have heard developers talk about their “Rock, Paper, Scissors” mechanic. What does that mean? Does it mean that marine beats alien, alien beats predator, predator beats marine? Not in the slightest. If you have played the demo you’ve probably seen that the number of each race is limited, such as having only two predators allowed (which may indicate that the predators are overpowered). Let me tell you that this simply is not the case. F..."

fartwad via allegedly-speaking.com »

Last week's Alien vs Predator demo was one of the most-talked about subjects. However, although the Xbox 360 version had no issues, PS3 and PC owners were out of luck with numerous matchmaking connecting issues. Even worse, it looks like the PS3 issues could be "ongoing."

almehdaaol via seganerds.thekartel.com »

GameStop.com is offering 15% off any number of Nintendo Wii or Nintendo DS games when you enter coupon code LUVNU at check-out. This is the best Nintendo Wii/DS coupon that was available this year. Combining with free shipping coupon, many of the games (such as Tatsunoko vs Capcom Ultimate All-Stars) can be had at lowest prices ever available.

megax8 via dealprodigy.com »

The multiplayer mode of Aliens Vs. Predator seems to be a big attraction. Pitting three species up against one another is always exciting. However, a useful technique that players using the Colonial Marines rarely use is blocking. The video guides viewers through the technique so that they can hopefully incorporate it into their gameplay.

Chad via kotaku.com »