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GamingShogun Week in Review for the Week of October 4th 2008

10/12/2008 11:22:31 AM

Top Stories of the WeekWrath of the Lich King System RequirementsRazer Introduces the Lycosa Mirror and Arctosa KeyboardsDiablo 3 Wizard Class Gameplay Video2008 TGS - Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires TrailerLegends of Norrath: Ethernauts Interview with Tom LischkeSteelSeries World of Warcraft MMO Gaming MouseDiablo 3 Wizard Class TrailerFallout 3 System Requirements AnnouncedDark Horizon Patch ReleasedRed Alert 3 Empire of the Rising Sun Campaign TrailerSpider-Man: Web of Shadows SHIELD PSA Video2008 BlizzCon - Saturday Morning GalleryHalo Wars Trailer Begins to Shed Light on Game StoryMaking of LEGO Batman: The Video Game - Chapter 1Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria Release Date and Pre-Order Info2008 TGS - Halo 3: Recon TrailerSilent Hill Homecoming Intro Movie2008 BlizzCon Schedule of Events and MapTomb Raider Underworld - What Could Lara DoHalo 3: Recon Box Art Revealed

2008 BlizzCon - Diablo III Gameplay Impressions

10/11/2008 4:14:04 PM

Drainpip and GamingShogun were treated with a sneak peak of Diablo III. As we sat down, the simple class selectrion screen showed us our fate. Of course we selected the Witch Doctor and Wizard which are the new classes released so far. The town we started in was ruined and overrun with undead. As a Witch Doctor, Drainpip wasn''t greeted with a friendly smile. I suppose I would too if someone came up to me with a bone through their nose.I can say this: Diablo is back. The single dungeon demo we experienced put us right back into our memory as if we had never left the world we spent so much time in almost 10 years ago. We both joined up the game and were instantly in playing side by side in a beautiful, destructable, dark world. I suppose this is the dark, evil place all those people with too much time on their hands wanted because we thought it was quite drab and dank... which it was - so kudos to the art department.Our first encounters were a little sloppy, but once we got the hang of it, it was just like getting on a bike. Soon, we were killing machines with spells of graphical goodness destroying zombies and skeletons alike. The dungeon we were running was the final resting place of a skeletal king who tried foiling our every move as we moved toward his throne. Although the destructable environment was a little bit too easily destroyed, it sure was fun taking that place down to kibble.As we traversed the place, we leveled up several times. There seems to be a plethora of skills to choose from and upgrade - we both felt the skill bar at the bottom was a welcome feature. The rest of the UI was a little bit ''muddled'' and hopefully the already polished game gets a bit more shine in that department before release.The Witch Doctor was a blast to play. To start he can summon two zombie dogs which are brutes and can definitely take a beating. You can ''buff'' them with fire or disease so their enemies take more damage. The Witch Doctor himself likes to let the dogs work and stand back lobbing a catalogue of area of effect, damage over time spells on the unsuspecting undead. Anything from a tower of spiders, to a flaming skull destroy your enemy quickly and efficiently.The Wizard was a great long range direct damage dealer. While the dogs were doing their thing and the spiders and disease slowly crumbled the undead, the Wizard''s spells simply decimated the remaining remains. I can imagine the Witch Doctor could play through the game without an issue by himself (although, what fun is that?). The Wizard would be a cautious solo artist, taking care to watch mana at all times because when it runs out, you''ll die quicker than a ninety year old smoker.Loot was fantastic and the graphics from the environment to the spells were crisp and vibrant. The Wizard''s spells especially popped out, lighting up the screen. Diablo is back my friends, Diablo is most definitely back.

2008 BlizzCon - Starcraft 2: Drainpip vs GamingShogun

10/11/2008 3:45:28 PM

So, early this afternoon we got the chance to play Starcraft 2 in head-to-head tournament mode. Drainpip got on the side of the mighty Terran empire and yours truly ended up playing the Zerg.And the match begins! Drainpip is beginning to figure out what the heck is going on. How does he build something? He begins the peaceful process of ''exploration''. A gently, discovery of what makes Starcraft 2 tick. Drainpip is busily constructing bunker units and and marines with which to fill them and, unaware of GamingShogun''s bullying ways and does not see what his cohort is up to. GamingShogun is not so peacefully building an army of slimy zerglings and gathering crystals with which to further his creepy war machine.Both competitors are constructing at an amazing rate, rivalling even the best Korean pro-gamer of the original game. Passers by cannot believe the speed at which both alpha males move. The men want to be them, and the women want to be with them... Not really.Anyhow, Drainpip has sent out a scout team to find out what the map looks like while GamingShogun has launched his first assault wave. Drainpip has seen the enemy and felt the betrayal of his companion. A single tear streams down his cheek as he eyes the oncoming brood. Though it seems as though GamingShogun has underestimated Drainpip''s defensive capabilities and his zerglings are easily slaughtered.While Drainpip was innocently toying with the game, figuring out what it is capable of, GamingShogun has concocted an invasion of epic proportions. It was like feeding a bunny rabbit to a zergling. GamingShogun blindly stumbles on to the power of the Ultralisk. All he needs to do his build one last structure. Drainpip has plans of his own, however, and launches a force of jump-jetting Marauders in a desparate surprise attack.They come in from the North, over some destructible boulders that neither player knows are destructible, and begin laying down fire. Instinctively, GamingShogun sends his growing army of zerglings towards his attacker and repels them, suffering moderate losses.Finally, with his ultralisks ready, GamingShogun launches a final assault, which devastatingly destroys much of Drainpip''s infrastructure. As his forces lie dying, his buildings smoldering, he stands up and does the only thing left to do: proceeds to punch GamingShogun in the nose. ''Now who''s losing, biatch!'', Drainpip yells, drawing the attention of Blizzard employees everywhere. GamingShogun....Alright, I can''t do this anymore. None of what you just read actually happened. I mean, some of it did: the stuff about the playing of Starcraft 2. However, the stuff about the punching was just in Drainpip''s imagination. A fantasy, which he may never get the chance to play out.

CURRENT- UPDATE - Dynasty Warriors GUNDAM 2 - TGS 2008 - TGS Trailer with gameplay scenes

10/11/2008 2:40:14 PM

There is in Japan at the TGS 2008 the TGS-Trailer of ''Dynasty Warriors GUNDAM 2'' is released today. In the Trailer there are also very many Gameplay-Scenes. The Trailer is 5 Minutes long. In the Trailer you can see also the new very large and very big Mobile Armors and very big Gundams, and you can see the new Mobile-Suits. You can see the new Mobile-Suits ''Strike Freedom Gundam'', ''Destiny Gundam'', ''F91 Gundam Formula 91'', ''MSN-04 Sazabi'', ''Nu Gundam'', ''Victory 2 Gundam'' ... etc... And you can see the new big Mobile-Armors ''Psyco Gundam'', ''Psyco Gundam Mk-II'', ''JDG-00X Devil Gundam'', ''Big Zam'', ''Alpha Azieru'' ...etc... Here is the TGS-Trailer (5 minutes) :http://uk.ps3.gamespy.com/dor/objects/774973/mech-based-action-game-working-title/videos/gundammusou2_tgs08_101008.html

2008 BlizzCon - Saturday Morning Gallery

10/11/2008 12:24:35 PM

So, here we are Shogunites, at the 2008 BlizzCon. We have had quite a morning thus far and we wanted to share a bit of it with you. We arrived at 8am to register at the press desk, met up with some friends that we know in ''the company'', then proceeded to wait in line until 10am. Once inside, we saw the lovely Felicia Day at Diablo 3 and decided to check the game out ourselves. We will bring you our impressions later. Additionally, we got to play a mean tournament of Starcraft 2! More to come!There is one thing we saw this morning while waiting to get in. A display of stupidity unlike any I have ever seen. One geeky guy decided to run backwards up the down escalator in an effort to impress the masses. This went on for a good ten minutes of people looking strangely at him, and concluded when the entire escalator broke down.Yes, broke down. As in, no longer in service for the rest of the day! Thanks man, we love walking down stairs all day as we go in and out of the press room!Here is the perp, note the ''snazzy'' attire:And here is the result:After the break, check out the first in our collection of images from around BlizzCon!

Diablo 3 Wizard Class Trailer

10/10/2008 2:39:22 PM

Today at BlizzCon, Blizzard announced one of the new player classes in Diablo 3: The Wizard. A conjurer of the elements, players can most likely expect all manner of elemental magics. Here is the official trailer, released today, showcasing the Wizard class.

Diablo 3 Wizard Class Gameplay Video

10/10/2008 2:21:50 PM

Along with the Wizard class trailer that was released today, Blizzard has also put out a video showing the gameplay of the Wizard class in Diablo 3.

SteelSeries World of Warcraft MMO Gaming Mouse

10/10/2008 1:23:09 PM

SteelSeries has released a new line of World of Warcraft gaming geare for your geeky usage. They have a new zBoard, mouse, gaming surface, and more at the official product line page. The most interesting of the group, however, is the new gaming mouse with its striking design and lighting pattern. There is not a mention of the official specs, but it should release on November 13th for $99.99Official Product Page

X3: Terran Conflict Now Available for Pre-Order

10/10/2008 12:52:33 PM

X3: Terran Conflict is now available for pre-order on Steam for $39.99. Terran Conflict finishes the X trilogy''s story off with a bang and adds several new features to the gameplay such as a new control scheme, UI, and independent stations to name a few. The game will be released on October 17th.Pre-Order LinkOfficial Release:EGOSOFT, a renowned developer of acclaimed computer games for PC, Mac and Linux, announced today that the latest game in their popular X series, X3: Terran Conflict, is now available for pre-order via Steam, a leading platform for the delivery and management of PC games and digital content with over 15 million accounts around the world. The full game will be made available October 17, 2008 as a worldwide digital exclusive via Steam, as well as at retail outlets in Europe.New Features:- A brand new user interface allow full control using only the mouse- New and improved mouse flight controls- Several new races and factions, including Earth’s primary military force, the Terran United Space Command- Independent, non-player owned corporations, complete with unique ships and stations, offering new friends or foes to players- New group management system allowing for better control of large numbers of ships in your fleet- Over 100 new ships and several new ship classes- Double the amount of distinct weapons- The ability to board and capture huge capital ships with your own mercenaries and soldiers

Spider-Man: Web of Shadows SHIELD PSA Video

10/10/2008 11:17:05 AM

New York City is being ravaged by a deadly infection. Symbiotes roam free! What is a New Yorker to do? We will tell you: watch this public service announcement from S.H.I.E.L.D. and stay informed. Spider-Man: Web of Shadows releases on October 21st for the Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, and Playstation 3 platforms.

Making of LEGO Batman: The Video Game - Chapter 1

10/10/2008 9:56:40 AM

This is the first part in a ''making of'' video series chronicling the development of LEGO Batman: The Video Game, which has been receiving positive reviews across the North American market.

Bungie Says Halo 3: Recon is the Last in the Trilogy for Them

10/10/2008 9:20:57 AM

In an interview with GI, Bungie Community Manager Brian Jarrard claims that Halo 3: Recon is the last game in the trilogy for them and even agrees when the interview asks him if it is their ''final statement'' in the trilogy. All is not doom and gloom for Halo fans, however, as there is nothing in Jarrard''s statements that say Bungie wont work on a new story in the Halo universe.From the Interview:Bungie is currently working on three separate projects, of which only the Halo title is so far known to the public, but according to community and PR director Brian Jarrard that team currently working on Recon won''t continue to work on Halo projects in that series once the game ships.''I don''t think so,'' he said during an interview in Tokyo. ''We''ve already put a couple of map packs out, we do have more maps on the way. We actually have a Mythic map pack coming out early next year. We don''t have firm details or a date yet, but we do have one more map pack coming out, and then we do have some maps associated with the actual Recon retail release.Via GamesIndustry

Voyager Announced from Just Trains

10/10/2008 8:56:41 AM

With a boxed version due out November 7th, the Voyager train pack for Rail Simulator contains two variations of the classic Voyager passenger train. The pack costs $29.99 and is available for download now.Just TrainsOfficial Release:Rail Simulator continues to take the world of simulated railways to new levels and is now firmly established as the leading simulator in this popular genre. Just Trains is pleased to announce that it will be expanding its range of add-ons for Rail Simulator with the Voyager passenger train.The download version of the Voyager is out now and available to purchase direct from Just Trains – www.justtrains.net. The boxed version will be shipping out on November 7th.Since its introduction in 2001 the distinctive shape, effortless performance and striking liveries of the Voyager passenger train have brought the future of railways to a station near you!Now the Voyager is taking to the tracks of Rail Simulator with the Class 220 and Class 221 versions clothed in a set of distinctive liveries. The detailed cabs, controls and animations are coupled to accurate models of the train physics to provide a highly realistic driving experience. Voyager also features an immersive passenger view, a high quality sound set and seven engrossing scenarios to put you through your paces. Step aboard for the ultimate train voyage!

Dark Horizon Patch Released

10/10/2008 8:50:36 AM

Paradox Interactive has released a patch for their recently-released Dark Horizon. The space combat game is set in a rich universe with a very detailed mythos. No word on what this patch fixes at this time.Download the patch here (Right-Click and Save As...)Official Release:Paradox Interactive today released a new downloadable patch to further improve the playing experience for the space action combat simulator Dark Horizon.Set in the dark and beautiful galaxy of Enosta, Dark Horizon calls upon heroes from every corner of the universe to determine the fate of a galaxy plagued by the all-consuming, dark force known as the Mirk.To answer the call and retrieve the new patch, set your navigation to the following coordinates: http://www.quazar-studio.com/horizon/downloads/DH_TEST_PATCH.exe

Dynasty Warriors Strikeforce Info and Debut Trailer

10/10/2008 12:51:38 AM

KOEI has, at the 2008 TGS, announced the action-game ''Dynasty Warriors Strikeforce'' for the PSP along with releasing its trailer. This game is set for release in Europe and North America in 20009. In the game the Characters can transform into a powerful ''Super Saiyan'' look, similar to characters in the game DragonBall Z. There is also alot of mid-air fighting to boot.

Legends of Norrath: Ethernauts Launched

10/9/2008 2:28:26 PM

The fifth expansion to Legends of Norrath, Ethernauts, has been officially launched. Ethernauts sets off a new story in the Legends of Norrath game series and adds a whole slew of new cards (over 280) to the game. There are also over 20 new loot cards which can interface with EverQuest and EverQuest 2. We got the chance to interview producer Tom Lischke on the expansion, which you can read here.Official SiteOfficial Release:Players can get their virtual hands on more than 280 new cards with the launch of Ethernauts, the fifth release for Legends of Norrath™ from Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE). Explore the adventures of the Ethernauts, ancient heroes who saved the world of Norrath from destruction, through 10 new scenarios with an all-new story. Ethernauts also brings players 20+ new loot cards for EverQuest® and EverQuest® II, new light and shadow cards, and the new Legendary Starter Pack (for $19.99 plus any applicable taxes)! In addition, all active Legends of Norrath, EverQuest and EverQuest II players with paid subscriptions in good standing will receive a complimentary Cloudskipper starter deck.

Big League Sports Announced for Nintendo Wii

10/9/2008 1:16:08 PM

Big League Sports has been announced for the Nintendo Wii from Activision Publishing, Inc. The game focuses on ''pick up and play'' gameplay and covers various moments of sports. These moments are 22 in all and range from hockey to lacrosse. The game is set for a holiday release this year.Official Release:Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that it will release Big League Sports for Wii™ this holiday season. Developed by Koolhaus Games exclusively for Wii™, the game offers instant access to the most action-packed moments in sports. The result is a title with a singular focus on putting players in the most thrilling situations while competing in their favorite sports.“Big League Sports evolves the family friendly ''pick up and play’ sports gaming experience on Wii™,” said Dave Oxford, Activision Publishing. “Featuring some of the world’s most popular sports in one title, ‘game night’ will take on a whole new tone as up to four players swing, kick, dunk, charge and skate their way to victory.”Six sports are represented for a combined total of 22 events, each using instinctive controls that mimic real athletic movement with the Wii Remote™. Each sport – tennis, basketball, football, soccer, lacrosse and hockey – has its own kind of “hit the shot at the buzzer” kind of heart-pounding action, and this is exactly what Big League Sports captures.

Fallout 3 System Requirements Announced

10/9/2008 12:41:10 PM

Excellent! Now you mortals may see if you have what it takes to play Fallout 3 on your PCs!Minimum System Requirements:Windows XP/Vista1GB System RAM (XP)/ 2GB System RAM (Vista)2.4 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent processorDirect X 9.0c compliant video card with 256MB RAM (NVIDIA 6800 or better/ATI X850 or better) Recommended System Requirements: Intel Core 2 Duo processor2 GB System RAMDirect X 9.0c compliant video card with 512MB RAM (NVIDIA 8800 series, ATI 3800 series)Supported Video Card Chipsets: NVIDIA GeForce 200 seriesNVIDIA Geforce 9800 seriesNVIDIA Geforce 9600 seriesNVIDIA Geforce 8800 seriesNVIDIA Geforce 8600 seriesNVIDIA Geforce 8500 seriesNVIDIA Geforce 8400 seriesNVIDIA Geforce 7900 seriesNVIDIA Geforce 7800 seriesNVIDIA Geforce 7600 seriesNVIDIA Geforce 7300 seriesNVIDIA GeForce 6800 seriesATI HD 4800 seriesATI HD 4600 seriesATI HD 3800 seriesATI HD 3600 seriesATI HD 3400 seriesATI HD 2900 seriesATI HD 2600 seriesATI HD 2400 seriesATI X1900 seriesATI X1800 seriesATI X1600 seriesATI X1300 seriesATI X850 series

2008 TGS - Resident Evil 5 Trailer

10/9/2008 11:15:44 AM

Capcom has released a new Resident Evil 5 trailer in honor of the Tokyo Games Show. Set for release in March of 2009, the game will feature Chris Redfield, a fan favorite as he explores various African locales and tries to stop a deadly viral outbreak.

2008 TGS - Bionic Commando Trailer

10/9/2008 11:04:46 AM

GRIN has released a new trailer for their upcoming Bionic Commando at the Tokyo Games Show. Set for release in 2009, Bionic Commando promises fast-paced action and bionic arm goodness. We got the chance to check it out at this year''s E3 and were pleasantly surprised. You can find our E3 impressions here.

Fallout 3 Has Gone Gold

10/9/2008 10:31:14 AM

Yahoooooo!!!!! Finally, Fallout 3 has gone gold. This is excellent news for gamers everywhere and we applaud Bethsoft for all their hard work in getting the project to this point. Fallout 3 will be released on October 28th in North America, October 30th in Australia, and October 31st in Europe.PrepareForTheFuture.comOfficial Release:Bethesda Softworks®, a ZeniMax Media company, announced today that its highly anticipated title, Fallout® 3, has gone gold and will be available on store shelves and online in North America on October 28, in Europe and Australia on October 30, and in the UK on October 31. Developed at Bethesda Game Studios – creators of the 2006 Game of the Year, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® – Fallout 3 is slated for release on the Xbox 360®video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, and Games for Windows.“Fallout 3 has been the biggest project we’ve ever undertaken,” said Todd Howard, game director for Fallout 3. “It’s been a long journey and we’re really happy with how it turned out. We can’t wait for everyone to get a chance to play it.”Fallout 3 features one of the most realized game worlds ever created. Set more than 200 years following a nuclear war, you can create any kind of character you want and explore the open wastes of Washington, D.C however you choose. Every minute is a fight for survival as you encounter Super Mutants, Ghouls, Raiders, and other dangers of the Wasteland.

2008 TGS - Dead Rising: Chop till You Drop Trailer

10/9/2008 9:59:50 AM

A Nintendo Wii exclusive, here is the 2008 TGS trailer for the upcoming Dead Rising Chop ''till You Drop. Built on the Resident Evil 4 engine, the game promises a new control system to take advantage of the Wii''s special controls as well as doing away with the photography mini-game.

2008 TGS - Halo 3: Recon Trailer

10/9/2008 9:52:26 AM

With its announcement earlier today, now you can take a look at the official Halo 3: Recon trailer which was released at this year''s Tokyo Games Show. The expansion will put gamers into the shoes of an orbital drop shock trooper in an all-new campaign which slightly predates the events of Halo 3.

2008 TGS - Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires Trailer

10/9/2008 9:47:18 AM

KOEI has released a new trailer for its recently-announced Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires, which is an expansion to the original Dynasty Warriors 6, adding new tactical and strategic gameplay elements from Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria Release Date and Pre-Order Info

10/9/2008 9:15:25 AM

Turbine has announced the release date for its upcoming Mines of Moria expansion to the Lord of the Rings Online. The expansion is due out in North America and Europe beginning November 18th. If you pre-order the expansion, you will receive two free in-game items: • The Cloak of Sunset, a unique cloak emblazoned with an image of the Hollin Gate.• An exclusive in-game Moria character title - “Moria Expeditionary”.• 1 in-game token, which allows you to choose 1 of 8 unique in-game items after launch.Official Release:Turbine, Inc. and Codemasters Online today announced the details of the launch of The Lord of the Rings Online™: Mines of Moria™. On November 18, 2008 the Mines of Moria will open for players across North America and Europe to begin their journey to the vast, terrifying and unparalleled world beneath Middle-earth.“Beginning November 18th players across North America and Europe will journey with the dwarves deep into Middle-earth to reclaim the ancient kingdom of Khazad-dûm from the minions of Saruman,” said Jeffrey Steefel, Executive Producer of The Lord of the Rings Online.

Halo 3: Recon Box Art Revealed

10/9/2008 9:09:03 AM

Bungie has unveiled the box art for their recently announced Halo 3: Recon while at the Tokyo Games Show. The game is due out at the end of 2009.

Halo 3: Recon Formally Announced

10/9/2008 8:59:22 AM

Ever since the teaser went live on Bungie''s site, gamers have been chomping at the bit to know more about their upcoming Halo 3 expansion. Now we do. Called Halo 3: Recon, the expansion will add a whole new single-player campaign as well as new multiplayer maps.You will play as an ODST (orbital drop shock trooper) in a campaign that slightly predates the events of Halo 3. Being a standard human being, you will not be genetically altered like a Spartan, forcing the greater use of tactics and stealthy movement.Halo 3: Recon is due out at the end of 2009 for the Xbox 360.

Tomb Raider Underworld - What Could Lara Do

10/8/2008 2:08:54 PM

Eidos has released the third in their Beneath the Surface video series on Tomb Raider Underworld titles ''What could Lara do?''.

Saints Row 2 Full Radio Tracks Listing

10/8/2008 2:08:29 PM

Saints Row 2 is set for a release on October 14th and it seems as though THQ is priming the pump once again, this time releasing the game''s radio track listings. Much like GTA, when exploring the world of SR2, you will be able to select from 11 different radio stations, each with its own type of content. Here is the list by station:Ezzzy 105 Naughty But Nice - Walt Rockman Marvellous Singers Remix - Marc Durst and Laurent Lombard Love For Life - Sammy Burdson and John Charles Fiddy Kalamazoo Style - Olivier Andres and Christian Seguret Just Strolling Along - Sammy Burdson and John Charles Fiddy Coconuts - Gerhard Narholz Dancing On The Avenue - John Cacavas Dolce Vita - Bruno Bertoli Face To Face - Sammy Burdson A Girl Like You - Norman Candler Jarabe Tapatio - Carlos Periguez Tooba Boogie - Otto Sieben Walkie Talkie - Gerhard Narholz Whistle Happy - Colin Baldry and Tom Kane Tchoupa Twist - Nicolas Folmer A Sunny Day In Heidelberb - Horst Jankowski Swing Paname - Angel Debarre Stereo Cha Cha - Umberto Pagnini Colonie Celeste - Jean-Jacques Perrey A Cielito Lindo - Carlos Periguez Chanson Pour Toi - Alfred Jack Bossa Cubana - Gerhard Narholz Berg Und Tal - Gerhard Narholz Bachelor Samba - Marc Durst Krunch 106.66Anthem - TriviumBat Country - Avenged SevenfoldColony of Birchmen - MastodonMilk Lizard - Dillinger Escape PlanNothing Left - As I Lay DyingGhosts of Perdition - OpethStars - HumResurrection - ChimairaUnsung - HelmetWhat A Horrible Night To Have A Curse - The Black Dahlia MurderRedneck - Lamb Of GodDeadly Sinners - 3 Inches of BloodBarnburner - The Agony SceneWoman - WolfmotherK12We Are Rockstars - Does It Offend You, Yeah?Death Of A Moralist - Daniel MansuryDon and Sherri - Matthew DearGive Me Every Little Thing - Juan MacleanNorth American Scum - LCD SoundsystemSexy Results - Death From AboveSpecial Effect - TRS-80Street Justice - MSTRKRFTOver and Over - Hot ChipThrough The Hosiery - Crystal CastlesCrossover Appeal - Guns N BombsFunk 98.4Love Fades - AmnestyTrespasser - Bad MedicineGotta Get Your Love - Chocolate StarKeep Running - Cliff NyrenDrugs Ain''t Cool - Ebony Rhythm BandStreet Scene - Leon MitchisonYou Can Be A Star - Luther Davis GroupWake Up Pt. 1 & 2 - Pure EssenceLook What You''ve Done To Me - Sheila SkipworthFunky In Here - Dayton SidewindersPut A Smile On Time - The Rhythm MachineThe Cissy''s Thang - The Soul SevenDon''t Get Discouraged - UPC Allstars99 UndergroundAnd She Would Darken… - The Twilight SadCheer It On - Tokyo Police ClubDead Friends - The SapsDon''t Call It A Ghetto… - ArchitectsEvery Single Line Means Something - Marnie SternFor Real - Okkervil RiverHazel Street - DeerhunterHere''s Your Future - The ThermalsShoot The Runner - KasabianWestern Biographic - Bound StemsCall In The Debts - South StreetTerror - The RakesHouse Of Cards - ShipwreckThird Gear Scratch - Shiner89 GenXAll That I''ve Got - The UsedLying Is the Most Fun… - Panic At The DiscoRock And Roll Queen - The SubwaysTeenagers - My Chemical RomanceHate ( I Really Like You) - Plain White T''sHole In the Earth - DeftonesPut Your Money Where Your Mouth Is - JetKnights - Minus The BearLet Me In - Hot Hot HeatMakedamnsure - Taking Back SundayFace Down - Red Jump Suit ApparatusCoat of Arms - The Life and TimesWhat You Need - GalacticMisery Business - ParamoreKrhyme 95.4Trick Me - KelisOne Thing aka 1 Thing - Amerie Featuring EveTell Me Bout It - Joss StoneFandango - DJ Quik Feat. B-RealSo Sick - Ne YoMe & You - CassieHands Up - Lloyd BanksNew York State of Mind - NasGangsta Bitch - ApacheSucker MCs - Run DMCRidin In That - WaleTwinz - Big Pun Feat. Fat JoeWhat A Thug About - Beanie SigelGood Girl - Chrisette MichelleI Luv It - Young JeezyThe Mix 107.77Down Under - Men At WorkKarma Chameleon - Culture ClubPretty In Pink - Psychedelic FursTake On Me - A-HaThe Reflex - Duran DuranDon''t You (Forget About Me) - Simple MindsOut of Touch - Hall & OatesSister Christian - Night RangerEverybody Wants To Rule The World - Tears For FearsEverybody''s Working For The Weekend - LoverboyThe Final Countdown - EuropeFour20Hey Boy - Buju BantonStop the Fussing and Fighting - Dennis BrownBoom ShakA Tak - Born JamaicansWho Am I? - Beenie ManGanja Smuggling - Eek-A-MouseGuns Out - NinjamanHeads High - Mr. VegasHere I Come - Barrington LevyKrazy - Elephant ManPicture This-Vybz CartelMurder She - Chaka Demus & PliersWorld 195.0Over The Moor To Maggie - Greg Knowles and Mike TaylorEl Viento En La Isla - Liza Carbe and Jean Pierre DurandBangara Dance - Ravi ShaniZahrat El Sahra - Roger AbajiThe Drunkard''s Song - Viktor MastoridisSchenkt''s Ma Mal Was Boarisch - Karl BarthelMountain Hut Landler - Martin BeelerMandilatos - Robin JeffreyMambo De Fito - Liza Carbe and Jean Pierre DurandHungarian Sundance - Friedrich SehlHumours of Glen Dart - Greg Knowles and Mike TaylorHot Nights - John LeachGypsy Dance - Laszlo BorteriGood Morning Polka - Jan SchneebergFriss A Rozsa - Niko RadicEmerald Jig - Ian Clarke and Simon PainterDrumjig - Greg Knowles and Mike TaylorConnaught Chase - Greg Knowles and Mike TaylorCigany - Niko RadicBarasilian Fiesta - Claudia Figueroa, Forbes Henderson, Tony Hinnigan, and Martin TaylorBaidoushka - Robin Jeffrey102.4 KlassicCoppelia Ballet Suite, Act 1, No. 1 - Leo DelibesWater Music Suite No. 1 in F Major - HandelSleeping Beauty Waltz - TchaikovskyNutcracker Suite - TchaikovskyHungarian Dance No. 5 - BrahmsArrival Of The Queen Of Sheba - HandelBrandenburg Concerto No. 3 - BachConcerto No. 4 in A - BachEine Cleine Nachtmusik - MozartFour Seasons No. 1 - The Spring - VivaldiFour Seasons No. 2 - The Summer - VivaldiHaffner Serenade No. 7 in D Major - MozartMoonlight Sonata (First Movement) - BeethovenMusic for the Royal Fireworks - HandelPeer Gynt Suite No. 1 - Anitra''s Dance - GriegRide of the Valkyries - WagnerString Quartet in G Major - 2nd Movement - MozartSymphony no. 40 - 1st Movement - MozartSymphony no. 5 in C Minor - Allegro Con Brio - BeethovenSymphony no. 5 in C Minor – Allegro - BeethovenToccata and Fugue in D Minor - BachWater Music Suite No. 1 in F Major – Overture - HandelMarriage of Figaro – Overture - MozartPeer Gynt Suite No. 1 - In The Hall of the Mountain King - Grieg

Ninja Blade Combat Video

10/8/2008 12:43:09 PM

Ninja Blade has been announced by From Software at this year''s Tokyo Games Show. The game promises high-action hack-n-slash gameplay along with God of War style interactive cutscenes and finishers. The gameplay video you are about to see below showcases some of the game''s combat.

Wrath of the Lich King System Requirements

10/8/2008 10:49:26 AM

Blizzard has released the official system requirements you will need to run their upcoming World of Warcraft expansion, Wrath of the Lich King. The expansion is set for release on November 13th.PC System RequirementsOS: Windows XP (Service Pack 3), Windows Vista (Service Pack 1)Processor:* Minimum: Intel Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or AMD Athlon XP 1500+ * Recommended: Dual-core processor, such as the Intel Pentium D or AMD Athlon 64 X2Memory:* Minimum: 512 MB RAM (1GB for Vista users)* Recommended: 1 GB RAM (2 GB for Vista users)Video:** Minimum: 3D graphics processor with Hardware Transform and Lighting with 32 MB VRAM such as an ATI Radeon 7200 or NVIDIA GeForce 2 class card or better* Recommended: 3D graphics processor with Vertex and Pixel Shader capability with 128 MB VRAM such as an ATI Radeon X1600 or NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT class card or betterSound: DirectX-compatible sound card or motherboard sound capabilityMac System RequirementsOS: Mac OS X 10.4.11 or newerProcessor:* Minimum: PowerPC G5 1.6 GHz or Intel Core Duo processor* Recommended: Intel 1.8GHz processor or betterMemory:* Minimum: 1 GB RAM* Recommended: 2 GB RAMVideo:* Minimum: 3D graphics processor with Hardware Transform and Lighting with 64 MB VRAM such as an ATI Radeon 9600 or NVIDIA GeForce Ti 4600 class card or better* Recommended: 3D graphics processor with Vertex and Pixel Shader capability with 128 MB VRAM such as an ATI Radeon X1600 or NVIDIA 7600 class card or betterAll PlatformsControls: A keyboard and mouse are required. Input devices other than a mouse and keyboard are not supported.Connectivity: You must have an active broadband Internet connection to play.Mouse: Multi-button mouse with scroll wheel recommended.Hard Drive Space: 15 GB free hard drive spaceVia Blizzard Forums

New Screenshots from Fallen Earth

10/8/2008 9:21:41 AM

We have some new screenshots for the upcoming sci-fi MMO, Fallen Earth. Fallen Earth is being developed by Fallen Earth LLC and has recently gone ''content complete''. After some more tweaking and debugging, the game will eventually reach the beta stage, so stay tuned!Official SiteImages After the Break!

SouthPeak Interactive Reports 220% Revenue Increase

10/8/2008 9:13:30 AM

According to their financial reports for the last fiscal year, SouthPeak Interactive has increased its revenue by 220%, going from $12.5 million dollars to $40.2 million. This is due, in part, to the merger with the GSPAC as well as their increasingly strong product line which includes titles like X-Blades and Monster Rancher.Official Release:SouthPeak Interactive Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: SOPK; SOPKU; SOPKW; SOPKZ), one of the fastest growing videogame publishers, today announced financial results for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008.Commenting on the Company''s results, Terry Phillips, Chairman of SouthPeak, stated, ''The 2008 fiscal year was an exciting period for us. We rapidly grew our business and completed a going public transaction and an institutional financing. Our financial results were driven by strong market demand for our products and the continued expansion of our product portfolio. Our results underscore the scalability of our business model, as illustrated by the decrease in our G&A expenses as a percentage of our net revenues to 9.5% as compared to 18.2% in the year-earlier period.''Melanie Mroz, CEO of SouthPeak, added, ''In the past year, we have built a strong product line for next generation hardware platforms, including solid franchises, like Two Worlds, that provide us with sequel opportunities. We plan to expand our portfolio in fiscal 2009 with the addition of several new IPs, including Ninjatown, X-Blades, My Baby and Two Worlds: The Temptation. With our strong stable of independent developers throughout the world, we are poised to more than double our titles next year.''

Mirror''s Edge Remix Album Announced

10/8/2008 8:58:07 AM

A remix album of their Mirror''s Edge soundtrack will be digitally available starting November 11th, which will coincide with the game''s release. There are six tracks on the album, each being a different mix of the game''s main theme, ''Still Alive''.Official Release:DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced that a remix album for their highly anticipated title Mirror’s Edge™ will be digitally released worldwide on November 11th in conjunction with the launch of the game. The album features the title track “Still Alive” performed by Swedish rock/pop star Lisa Miskovsky and remixes by some of today’s hottest artists including Benny Benassi, Paul van Dyk, Junkie XL, Teddybears, and Armand Van Helden.“A groundbreaking videogame demands an equally provocative theme song,” said Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music and Marketing for EA. “We’ve taken an unprecedented approach to this track, bringing together several of the world’s top remixers to create an album that will not only cross genres and borders, but also redefine how great new music can be delivered to the world.”Recorded exclusively for Mirror’s Edge, “Still Alive” was written and produced by Rami Yacoub and Arnthor Birgisson who are best known for their chart-topping work with artists Pink, Britney Spears and Kelis. The song was performed by Lisa Miskovsky who earned international acclaim for her #1 self-titled debut album and #1 Platinum follow-up Fallwater. She also won Sweden’s top music awards including Best New Artist, Best Female Artist and Artist of the Year.

Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2009 Gone Gold

10/8/2008 8:53:06 AM

Jillian Michaels'' Fitness Ultimatum 2009 is not gold and set for release on October 21st - only on the Nintendo Wii. Utilizing the Wii Balance Board, JMFU 2009 promises to entertain players as well as work them out.Official SiteOfficial Release:Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced that Jillian Michaels'' Fitness Ultimatum 2009 has gone gold and is scheduled to ship on October 21st for Wii™. The game is the first of its kind to integrate a celebrity fitness trainer-Jillian Michaels, the strength trainer and life coach on the popular television series ''The Biggest Loser''-with the Wii™ system and is compatible with the ground-breaking Wii Balance Board™ accessory.In Jillian Michaels'' Fitness Ultimatum 2009 players become new recruits in Jillian''s boot camp where they enroll in a unique training program composed of challenging fitness tests and an ever-changing series of workouts. Players choose their workout from four types-Weight Loss, Strength Training, Intervals and Hill Climb-and set the intensity to light, medium or hard. By completing Wii Remote™ and Wii Balance Board motion-based challenges that range from crossing monkeybars to boxing and rowing, players can reach their own personal fitness goals while tracking their progress based on calories burned and workout intensity. Players can also unlock lifestyle and fitness video tips from Jillian. In addition, a Multiplayer Mode lets two players race against each other through entertaining individual challenges or through the entire Physical Training course to earn the winning time.

The Cole Protocol Release Date Confirmed

10/7/2008 3:41:41 PM

The upcoming Halo novel, The Cole Protocol, will be in book stores beginning on November 25th. Named after the tactic devised by Admiral Cole to keep Earth''s location secret, the book will delve into the mysterious Spartan Gray Team.Official Release:Tor Books today announced Halo: The Cole Protocol will be released on November 25 – just in time for the holidays! The cover image for the new novel has been officially revealed to coincide with the announcement (see attached).Halo: The Cole Protocol is the sixth in the New York Times bestselling literary series based on the blockbuster Microsoft and Bungie Studios'' Halo® video games. An unabridged audiobook edition will publish simultaneously with the new novel.Written by Nebula nominee and Prometheus Award finalist, Tobias Buckell, Halo: The Cole Protocol unveils the location of the Spartan Gray Team and takes readers into an unexplored conflict of the Human-Covenant War, where unlikely alliances are formed and shattered, altering the course of the humanity''s epic struggle for survival. The Halo novels, Halo: Ghosts of Onyx (Tor 2006) and Halo: Contact Harvest (Tor 2007) became instant bestsellers and they, along with the three previous novels, have helped establish Halo® as one of today''s greatest science fiction franchises.

LucasArts and Bioware Prepping New Game Announcement

10/7/2008 3:35:33 PM

Looks like LucasArts is prepping to announce their next big game along with Bioware on October 21st at 2:00PM. Most of the major money is on it being the highly-anticipated (and long-rumored) Knights of the Old Republic MMORPG.However, we can only hope their latest MMO venture (should the rumors be true) will trump their last attempt at the genre.Via Massively

EverQuest 2 Guildhall Design Video Feature

10/7/2008 12:59:36 PM

Sony Online Entertainment has released an EverQuest 2-based video feature called ''5 Tips for Guild Hall Design'' for your viewing enjoyment.

Silent Hill Homecoming Intro Movie

10/7/2008 11:25:47 AM

The nice folks at Konami have a new video for us from their recently-released Silent Hill Homecoming. This is the intro movie for the survival-horror title. Enjoy...If you dare, muhahaha...Sorry.

Legends of Norrath: Ethernauts Interview with Tom Lischke

10/7/2008 10:32:46 AM

We recently got the chance to ask some questions of Tom Lischke, Producer at SOE''s Denver studio, regarding the new Legends of Norrath expansion: Ethernauts. Ethernauts is set to launch October 9th.Q) We wanted to start by asking if the LoN team is the same one behind the upcoming Star Wars - Champions of the Force TCG: Do you pull double-duty or are they a separate entity?A) Both games are developed by Sony Online Entertainment''s Denver studio. There is a lot of overlap in the design, engineering, and production teams on the two games. Because they use a similar game system, the familiarity is a big advantage when working on the two projects. On the design side there is a bit less overlap as some of the team tends to be more Legends of Norrath specific, and some of the team focuses more on Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game.Q) It has been said that Ethernauts begins a new storyline in the Legends of Norrath saga. What can you tell us about it?A) The upcoming EverQuest II expansion, The Shadow Odyssey, will have players retrace the steps of ancient legendary heroes who are only spoken of as rumors and myth. The Legends of Norrath storyline for this year (Sets 5, 6, and 7) tells the story of what actually happened with those characters. These characters are called The Ethernauts, and we’ve had a lot of fun providing players a first look. In a lot of ways, this block of new LoN sets starts as a prequel to the EQII expansion, and by the end of the block it will evolve into an epilogue.Q) Could you briefly tell us about the challenges in creating Ethernauts?A) Ethernauts is the first set in our second year for Legends of Norrath, and as such, we’ve treated it as an opportunity to take a step back from the game and look at the things that we like and the things that we wanted to improve.A good example of a gameplay balance that we’ve re-evaluated is that of questing vs. avatar combat vs. unit combat as paths to victory. There is a very delicate balance required to make each of these a fun part of the game without overwhelming one of the others. That involved rebalancing a handful of cards from previous sets as well as updating our philosophies on how we will create cards going forward.Q) How many expansion packs can we expect in this new storyline?A) Going forward, there will generally be three sets in each storyline block. Those blocks encompass gameplay themes as well as story material.Q) Obviously, this expansion will bring players some new loot cards and, as we all know, players love loot. Could you let us in on some of the loot to be found in Ethernauts?A) EQ has some very cool new Nimbus loot cards, including Nimbus of Discordant Chains that has spiked chains swirl about you. They also have new Sokokar mounts that look like dragons and a very cool earring called Kurn’s Blood Drop Earring that has stats for your EQ character.EQII has one of the coolest loot cards we’ve seen – the Bot Made Iced Cream Cart. Two unicorn mounts will also be very popular and you can even get a 5 bedroom home for your character! All of the EQ and EQII loot cards available in booster packs have been revealed on the Legends of Norrath website. Additional loot cards will become available through special events.Q) Please tell us about Ethernauts'' new gameplay mechanics.A) There is a mechanic that takes a much closer look at an avatar’s faction level, which indicates the characters tendency towards light or shadow. Once a player earns their way to being fully light or shadow, abilities open up that let the player treat faction as a consumable resource. Once it is spent though, the player has to earn their way back to full faction before they can use it again.Another mechanic that will be rolled out over the coming months is a new keyword: Fabled. Fabled cards play normally in PvP, but if you have one or more of these cards in your deck when you start a 4v1 raid, you are allowed to choose one to start with in play. The Fabled cards will be available as rewards for completing a raid.Q) It has been said that Ethernauts will also introduce a new starter pack product. Could you tell us a bit of what about this new starter pack: what it includes, etc?A) The Legendary Starter Deck gives players the gameplay of four different starters in one package. It replaces the four starters that we’ve done for each of the previous sets, and it is the only starter we’re planning to release for the whole year.It will be a great way to get that first taste of the Ethernauts story, as avatar cards for four of the characters are included in the product. It also includes quite a few cards that support the story of the journey of the Ethernauts that can only be found in the Legendary Starter.Q) And lastly, is there anything else you would like our readers to know?A) We’re really excited about Ethernauts, as it sets a new standard for artwork and gameplay in Legends of Norrath. We’re thrilled about how well things have gone integrating our efforts with EverQuest II to give players a fun storyline to follow. We’ve bumped up the rewards for EQ and EQII players as well, as the scenarios for Ethernauts include a series of five loot card rewards for each of the MMOs.We would like to thank Tom Lischke, Shannon Drake, and all the rest of the gang at Sony Online Entertainment for fielding our questions.Have a look after the the break for an exclusive loot card image!

2008 BlizzCon Schedule of Events and Map

10/7/2008 10:01:29 AM

Blizzard Entertainment has released the schedule of events and map for their BlizzCon event happening this Friday and Saturday, October 10th and 11th. Highlights to include a TON of gaming tournaments as well as panels on Blizzard titles. Also, as reported yesterday, Video Games Live will be performing at the closing ceremonies.MapSchedule of Events

Razer Introduces the Lycosa Mirror and Arctosa Keyboards

10/7/2008 9:20:30 AM

Razer has introduced two new keyboards based on their Lycosa model. The first is the Lycosa Mirror Edition, which boosts enhanced backlighting and a mirrored finish. The Arctosa is $30 dollars cheaper but does not have all the bells and whistles of the other two.RazerzoneOfficial Release:Razer™, the world''s leading manufacturer of high-end precision gaming peripherals, is proud to announce the launch of the Razer Lycosa Mirror Special Edition and the Razer Arctosa, inspired by fusing both form and function into an ultra-sleek gaming keyboard. Both gaming keyboards retain the stylistic appeal and main features of the Razer Lycosa, with subtle differences to appeal to different gamer segments.The Razer Lycosa Mirror Edition is influenced by gamer feedback on the original Razer Lycosa where some gamers eschewed the rubber keytop for enhanced backlighting with clean lines. Razer''s reply to that culminated in the Razer Lycosa Mirror Edition. A gaming keyboard like its predecessor, the Razer Lycosa, the differences between them are a high-gloss mirror finish on the former with enhanced backlighting for night gaming. The original award winning Razer Lycosa will still be sold at all major electronics retailers while the Razer Lycosa Mirror Edition will be available in December 2008.The Razer Arctosa is designed to cater to the minimalist gamer looking for the bare essentials in a gaming keyboard. The Razer Arctosa is a basic version of the Razer Lycosa without the backlight but enhanced with fully macro-programmable and media access keys. The Razer Arctosa comes available in the standard silver-printed key letters but also comes with a black on black edition for gamers who have achieved the art of gaming without looking at their keys. The Razer Arctosa silver on black edition and the Razer Arctosa black on black edition will retail in November 2008 at global stores and online.

Unreal Engine 3 Licensed Out for New Action Horror Game

10/7/2008 9:06:39 AM

The Unreal Engine 3 has been again licensed out, this time to Japanese developer Grasshopper Interactive. It is being used to develop a new action-horror title. In a world where it seems like a new action-horror game comes out every week, at least we can take refuge in the fact that Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami is the new game''s producer!Official Release:Iconic Japanese developer Grasshopper Manufacture has licensed Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 3 for a new multiplatform action horror game to be published by Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS). The new game is produced by legendary Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami and directed by innovative game designer Suda51.“Unreal Engine 3 is a powerful, easy-to-implement game engine that is helping the creative team at Grasshopper quickly bring our vision to life,” said Goichi Suda, CEO of Grasshopper Manufacture. “The innovative tools and technology in Unreal Engine 3 help developers create games faster, easier and with less risk.”“It’s an honor to work with Mikami-san and Suda-san on their next project,” said Jay Wilbur, vice president, Epic Games. “Grasshopper Manufacture is one of the most daring and innovative studios in the world, and we can’t wait to see what they’re able to do with Unreal Engine 3.

7Million Website Update

10/7/2008 9:00:01 AM

The urban MMO, 7Million has received a big website update which will give browsers a lot more to look at. Now you can find all manner of game info at the site as well as game trailers. 7Million is an urban-MMO with the main goal being social networking.Official SiteOfficial Release:Deep Silver, the games label of Koch Media, a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products, today announced that the official website for the urban MMO 7Million has been given a new look. It can be found at www.7million.com.The contents of the website have expanded as well; new information regarding the game will be gradually appearing. From now on, the menu 7Million in the Info section of the website will provide an overview of the 7 facts that best describe the game. In the upcoming weeks, this area will be gradually expanded, and offer further details about the game world and its factions. Last but not least, the News section contains all the latest 7Million-related news.In the Media menu you’ll be able to view five brand-new screenshots, providing another glimpse of the multi-faceted game world of 7Million. All previously published screenshots and videos are available here as well.

ToCA Race Driver 3 for Mac on October 24th

10/7/2008 8:55:33 AM

Mac gaming is getting a small boost on October 24th as Feral Interactive releases ToCA Race Driver 3 on the platform. The game will retail for $49.95 and is available for pre-order now.Official Release:Feral Interactive has today announced Friday, October 24th as the worldwide release date for the Mac version of ToCA Race Driver 3™, the exciting wheel-to-wheel, single-player and multiplayer racing game developed by Codemasters®.With 70 licensed cars and 80 licensed tracks, ToCa Race Driver 3 is the racing game for the Mac and offers the greatest range of motorsports of any game; GT, Off Road, Touring Cars, Classics, Open Wheel, Rally and Oval are just a few of the more than 35 types of racing featured. And the quality is just as impressive as the quantity with real-world physics giving players an authentic handling experience for each individual car.With its online, multi-player capability, ToCa Race Driver 3 for Mac delivers an added dimension of live competition with other drivers across the globe.

Tomb Raider Underworld to Get Two DLC Packs

10/6/2008 1:01:10 PM

Eidos has announced detailed plans for Tomb Raider: Underworld''s DLC. It will start off with two downloadable chapters, the first being ''Beneath the Ashes'' which will release this Christmas, and the second being ''Lara''s Shadow'' which is set for an early 2009 release.Official Release:Eidos Interactive, creator of some of the world’s leading video game properties, today announces an agreement with Microsoft to release two brand new downloadable chapters in the continuing Tomb Raider adventures of Lara Croft. Containing up to six hours of new gameplay and content for Tomb Raider: Underworld™, the chapters will be available exclusively on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®. A demo for Tomb Raider: Underworld will also be available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace in October.Offering entirely new content specifically designed to extend the Tomb Raider: Underworld experience, Tomb Raider: Underworld – Beneath the Ashes and Tomb Raider: Underworld – Lara’s Shadow will deliver two very different single player gameplay experiences. Tomb Raider: Underworld – Beneath the Ashes takes place after the Underworld story has finished and will feature an incredible new environment to explore, additional secrets to unlock and different enemies to fight. Tomb Raider: Underworld - Lara’s Shadow will introduce players to a new kind of playable character and create a unique Tomb Raider experience.The first new chapter, Tomb Raider: Underworld – Beneath the Ashes, will be available for download exclusively on Xbox LIVE Marketplace this Christmas. Tomb Raider: Underworld – Lara’s Shadow will follow in early 2009.

Video Games Live to Perform at BlizzCon Closing Ceremony

10/6/2008 11:07:10 AM

BlizzCon will be closing with as much of a bang as it opens with this October 10th and 11th, as the closing ceremonies will contain a special performance by Video Games Live. They will be playing a set list of songs from Blizzard Video Games and it should be quite a treat. We will be there covering the convention''s events, so stay tuned!BlizzConOfficial Release:Video Games Live will perform at Blizzard Entertainment®''s BlizzCon® 2008 gaming convention, taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA over the 10th and 11th of October. This unique and special Video Games Live presentation will be held on the evening of Saturday, October 11th during the closing ceremony and will consist of music only featured in Blizzard Entertainment franchises. New Blizzard Entertainment musical segments will be debuted during the performance.Video Games Live will also be featured in High Definition as part of the DIRECTV BlizzCon Pay-Per-View special which will be broadcasting over 16 hours of live HD coverage of the event, including exclusive interviews and commentary. For more information please visit: http://www.blizzard.com/blizzcon/dtv/.BlizzCon 2008 celebrates the communities surrounding Blizzard Entertainment''s Warcraft®, Diablo® and StarCraft® series. For the latest updates, check the official website at http://www.blizzcon.com.

Prince of Persia Developer''s Diary 2

10/6/2008 10:54:12 AM

With a projected North American release date of December 2nd, just in time for the holidays, Ubisoft''s Prince of Persia re-imagination is looking pretty darn good. Learn a bit more about the game in this second video developer''s diary.

Red Alert 3 Empire of the Rising Sun Campaign Trailer

10/6/2008 10:44:35 AM

Due out October 28th, Red Alert 3 features an all-star cast with members such as Johnathan Pryce, J.K. Simmons, and George Takei. This is the campaign video for the Empire of the Rising Sun.

Strong Bad''s Cool Game For Attractive People Episode 3 Trailer

10/6/2008 10:40:58 AM

The trailer for the next episode in the Strong Bad''s Cool Game for Attractive People has been released and you may see it here. The third episode is called ''Baddest of the Bands''.