18– hoo boy, the podcast is barely legal now! …I mean, its the latest episode of Primecast, the Default Prime podcast. This week, the gang talks about multiplayer gaming; where it’s been and where it’s going. Along with quite a bit of horror game and co-op gaming talk.

How does the 3DS port of Rayman Origins compare to the console versions, released by Ubisoft last winter? Check out Cliff's demo impressions/preview of the Rayman Origins demo, posted on Game Freaks 365, for all the details about his hands-on experience.

Could the next handheld installment of Konami's Castlevania franchise be coming to the Nintendo 3DS? Sources point to yes, and it might be called "Castlevania: Mirror of Fate". More details about the rumors in the full story on Game Freaks 365.

Weekly round-up of the latest video game screenshots. Check out new galleries for Crysis 3, Halo 4, The Last of Us, Gravity Rush, Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time, Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy, Batman: Arkham City’s Harley Quinn’s Revenge DLC, Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown, Rayman Origins 3DS, One Piece: Pirate Warriors, Alan Wake’s American Nightmare for PC, Pokédex 3D Pro, Pokémon Black Version/White Version 2, Smart As, Sound Shapes, Madagascar 3: The Video Game, Mercenary Ops, Lollipop Chains...

It's that time again! GamerNode Senior Editor Jason Fanelli serves up a heapin' helpin' of gaming news Hot Off The Grill! This week, Tomb Raider, Halo 4, and Nintendo E3 predictions!

"Available this week, exclusively for Nintendo 3DS owners, is the eleventh in a series of popular Shaun the Sheep 3D clips. Also available via the Nintendo Video channel is the final episode of the warmly received Big Buck Bunny in 3D series."

EA has confirmed that FIFA 13 will feature 5 new innovations that are game-changing and will revolutionalize the FIFA Soccer franchise. Well, we'll see.

Leviathyn's Jason Fanelli continues his series on E3 2011, today turning his attention to Nintendo's press conference. Did Nintendo deliver on all of their promises last year? Read on to find out.

"O-Games has today launched the long awaited Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion XL, now available on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii. Cartoon Network Punch Time Explosion XL features the casts of some of Cartoon Network’s most iconic shows, including Ben 10, Samurai Jack, Johnny Bravo, The Powerpuff Girls, Dexter’s Laboratory, Chowder and many more."

Gamesta.com has good news for gamers short on cash after the release of Diablo III and Max Payne 3. Ubisoft is hailing all platforms with a line of its own budget titles, in vein of Xbox Classics or Playstation 3. The publisher is even the first to release a line of discounted games for full retail releases on Nintendo 3DS.

Gamesta.com gets a bunch of news from Nintendo. A system update for Nintendo 3DS is made for Mario Kart 7 and fixes shortcut exploits. Additionally, Big N is planning to bring some Pokémon DS content to 3DS with 2 paid applications for the new handheld.

"Get ready to traverse land and sea as the classic Game Boy platform title, Kirby’s Dream Land 2, arrives on Virtual Console for Nintendo 3DS. Other titles available from today include Bird Mania 3D and demos of Rayman Origins and 2 Fast 4 Gnomz."

"This week, we talk about none other than the summer– and most importantly, the games we spend the summer playing, both now and in the past. We also settle the age old debate of whether waffles or pancakes are to be preferred. And there’s some other stuff in there too. Take a listen, its a fun one."

For the first time in franchise history, Square Enix is launching a Kingdom Hearts game in North America with a Collector's Edition today announcing the Mark of Mastery Edition for Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance.

With scans backing it up, Leviathyn has pictures of John McClane (yes from Die Hard) standing next to Chun-Li. You may be scratching your head but there is a great explanation for it all.

Game Freaks 365's Cliff Bakehorn hits the courts with Mario Tennis Open, the latest installment of Nintendo's Mario-themed tennis franchise:

"Mario Tennis Open will no doubt satisfy the fans of Mario Tennis games and Mario sports titles in general."

Keep reading the full review on Game Freaks 365 for more details on the 3DS tennis title!

Sega has revealed the official sales data for five of their major games that came out during their fiscal year that ended on March 31, 2012: Football Manager 2012, Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games, Sonic Generations, Virtua Tennis and Yakuza: Dead Souls

Leviathyn's Jason Fanelli gives his take on the new Pokemon Dream Radar 3DS app launching this fall with the new Pokemon games. Could it be the tool that will ignite the passion of old Pokemon fans once again?

"Two new Pokémon titles for Nintendo 3DS are coming soon, complementing the upcoming launch of Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 for the Nintendo DS family of systems later this year. In addition to the new entries into the series, Pokédex 3D Pro and Pokémon Dream Radar will both release in autumn 2012, giving players new ways to capture and learn about their favourite Pokémon."

"Next week’s MCM London Comic Con is set to play host to some of the biggest videogame titles set for release in 2012. Along with previously announced highlights such as Aliens: Colonial Marines, Lollipop Chainsaw and Kingdom Hearts [Dream Drop Distance], the show will also present new titles from the likes of Tecmo Koei Europe, Nintendo and Capcom."

"Electronic Arts Inc. today unveiled five new mechanics that will bring changes to EA SPORTS’ FIFA 13, promising the largest and deepest feature set in the history of the franchise. Ranging from new artificial intelligence (AI) design to a redesigned dribbling system, EA SPORTS are pulling out all the stops for FIFA 13."

"Available exclusively to Nintendo 3DS this week is the second instalment of the ground breaking short animated film, Big Buck Bunny in 3D, from the award-winning Blender Foundation. Additionally, is the tenth in a series of popular Shaun the Sheep 3D clips is now available via the Nintendo Video channel."

For the last several years Sony's has continuously been making annual loses and this year is no exception. While Microsoft is continuing their 16 month winning streak, Sony posted it's highest ever annual loss, causing share prices to drastically drop.

"Get ready to defy gravity once more as Captain Viridian, when the cult videogame VVVVVV arrives on Nintendo 3DS. Also available from today are classic titles Sonic Labyrinth, Wonder Boy in Monster Land and the European debut of Monster World IV."

It appears that Capcom may be working on a third Resident Evil title for the Nintendo 3DS - rumors suggest that "Resident Evil: Downfall" is in the works. Check out more details and speculation in the full story on Game Freaks 365.