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GamingShogun Week in Review for the Week of November 1st 2009

11/7/2009 3:41:05 PM

Top Stories of the WeekEA Releases SKATE 3 Debut TrailerSpike TV to Premiere Assassins Creed Short FilmVideo Showcasing the Coke Zero Dodge Viper in Need for Speed SHIFTA Review of EA Sports NBA LIVE 10Fight Night Round 4 Gets New DLC in DecemberLEGO Rock Band Official Launch TrailerBradyGames Modern Warfare 2 Strategy Guides Get Release DateOfficial Website Launched for Runaway: A Twist of FateNew Dead to Rights: Retribution ScreenshotsMAINGEAR Unveils SHIFT Personal SupercomputersLeft 4 Dead TV Spot 2 ReleasedStar Trek Online - The Future Past Part 2 TrailerOfficial Launch Trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2Just Cause 2 No Ordinary Mission TrailerBand Hero Official Launch TrailerBad Company 2 PS3 Mutliplayer Beta AnnouncedDark Void Developer Diary Talks Character and SecretsJesper Kyd to Score Assassins Creed 2 - Soundtrack Out on Nov. 16thThe Weekly Setlist for the Week of November 9thModern Warfare 2 Xbox 360 Avatar Items Released

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 - Africa Harbour Multiplayer Gameplay Video

11/6/2009 7:17:36 PM

EA DICE has released a new gameplay video from their upcoming Battlefield: Bad Company 2 showing off some multiplayer sessions in the Africa Harbour map. Bad Company 2 is due out on March 2nd, 2010.For fun, see the video at 0:22 when the player stafes his buddies with a support machine gun! Don''t get tunnel vision, n00b.

Sony Releases Bluetooth Mouse Compatible with PS3

11/6/2009 7:15:31 PM

Sony has released a bluetooth mouse for use in their VAIO laptops. Cool thing is that the mouse is also compatible with their Playstation 3 game console. The mouse, while not being able to control any games (wtf, Sony?), features a laser sensor and is able to be used while web browsing.Via PS3Center

Official Website Launched for Runaway: A Twist of Fate

11/6/2009 1:55:15 PM

Focus Home Interactive has launched the official website for their upcoming 2D-adventure title, Runaway: A Twist of Fate. On the site you can find out all sorts of information on the game and even get the latest videos and screenshots. Runaway: A Twist of Fate is the third in the Runaway series and will be out on the Nintendo DS and PC platforms come early 2010.

EA Sports Announces STRIKEFORCE as Premier League in MMA

11/6/2009 1:42:13 PM

EA Sports has announced that the premier league featured in their upcoming MMA title, called EA Sports MMA, will be STRIKEFORCE. Along with this announcement comes word that this will include having Ken Shamrock and Mauro Ranallo on the commentary team! EA Sports MMA is due out next year for the Xbox 360 and PS3 platforms.Official Release:Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that STRIKEFORCE, a world-class mixed martial arts fight promotion, will be featured as a premier league in the upcoming EA SPORTS™ MMA video game. In addition, Brett Rogers and Jake... (cont.)

EA Releases SKATE 3 Debut Trailer

11/6/2009 11:01:25 AM

Electronic Arts has released the debut trailer for its upcoming SKATE 3. The third in the series, SKATE 3 will be released sometime in May of 2010. The trailer also features the caption, ''Team up, Throw down'', in the title card along with the release month. Speculation indicates this is a sign to greater multiplayer functionality including team competitions, but time will tell.

Three New Wallpapers for Army of Two: The 40th Day

11/6/2009 8:55:57 AM

The fine folks at EA Montreal have released three new wallpapers from their upcoming co-op shooter, Army of Two: The 40th Day, for your downloading enjoyment. The 40th Day is due out January 12th of 2010, but you can get the wallpapers now from the official Army of Two blog.

The Weekly Setlist for the Week of November 9th

11/6/2009 8:43:27 AM

Hey there, it''s that time again! Time to find out what is coming out next week for those music games that we just can''t get enough of. Let''s get into clearing up some downloadable content news for the new games out now.As of now, we have a total of six music games for the big three of consoles, but many of these games will share downloadable content. It has been announced that Band Hero will share the content that is coming out for Guitar Hero 5 and Guitar Hero World Tour. LEGO Rock Band will only allow certain Rock Band 2 songs to be downloaded to the game, and will be marked and noted as we discuss the Harmonix section of this column. DJ Hero will have it''s own list of new content, but right now Activision is not releasing it on a weekly schedule. We will treat DJ Hero like we do Rock Band: The Beatles, and give you the news as it comes out... (cont.)Read the rest of The Weekly Setlist, after the break!

New Screenshots for Tony Hawk RIDE

11/6/2009 8:42:41 AM

Activision has released a ton of new screenshots for their upcoming skateboarder, Tony Hawk: RIDE. The game is due out November 17th for the Xbox 360, Wii, and PS3 game consoles. It features an all-new skateboard controller which utilizes infrared technology to transmit your movements to the on-screen character.See the new screenshots, After the Break!

Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360 Avatar Items Released

11/6/2009 8:37:30 AM

Activision has released a plethora of new Xbox 360 avatar items based on their upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. While the game might be due out on November 10th, your Xbox 360 avatars can now dress up in full Ghost uniforms and even play with an R/C UAV! Each costs, of course, mostly in the 240 Microsoft Point range.You can see the full array of Modern Warfare 2 avatar items here.

Operation Flashpoint Dragon Rising - A Review

11/5/2009 10:46:01 PM

In Codemasters Operation Flashpoint Dragon Rising you play as part of a fictional US incursion into the Russian Federation island of Skira. Unfortunately for the Russians, the Chinese are making a push to ''reclaim'' the island and the United States is not going to let that happen. The campaign''s opening missions all showcase Force Recon and other special operations to set the stage for the large invasion to come. Many of the later missions break from the intimate nature of the first few to show the larger battle unfolding.To start with, you will be put in charge of a four-man US Marine fire team. This usually consists, aside from yourself in the lead role, of a grenadier, support gunner, and rifleman. Each mission starts with a briefing screen showing various items of interest on the large map of the island. You can also choose to view the blue forces available during the missions. In this screen, I was hoping to be able to customize my team''s loadout before embarking on the mission. Unfortunately, Codemasters does not allow this - I am assuming for the sake of realism. Even if they would not let us choose any weapon we like, which I can understand, and just narrowed it down to armaments in the same category as the default ones - this would have been enough to make me happy. After understanding your mission''s primary and secondary objectives, its time to deploy - Hoorah!While Codemasters has called the game''s campaign ''dynamic'', this is really not the case. A truly dynamic campaign is one that evolves dependent upon not only the player''s actions but also those of other forces in the AO (Area of Operations). In Dragon Rising, the missions rollout exactly the same no matter the outcome and are success-dependent. This means that if you fail one mission you cannot move onto the next one.The game features three difficulty settings, none of which affect enemies or mission objectives in the least. Instead, these settings directly control how much help the user-interface provides you as well as the option to have your fallen fire team members re-spawn once an objective is reached. This most difficult setting even takes away your on-screen compass as well as any waypoints - it''s up to you to navigate the mission yourself. This freedom of choice is nice, I just wish they would have gone further with it - allowing, say, to have no on-screen compass or waypoints but choose to get my fallen teammates back at checkpoints, but I digress.In the game you will find a large variety of weapon systems from all sides of the conflict. Each feels very realistic and features accurate reload animations and average reload times. Something that struck me rather quickly once the lead started flying was the usage of weapons in the game. Firefights often take place at long distances, sometimes a even a few hundred meters away! While this is probably nothing surprising to any real-life US Marines perusing this review, for the average gamer you will undoubtedly find this a new experience. Most shooter games, even ones priding themselves on realism, bring gun battles up close for the sake of your vision and accessibility. Plus, its hard to see all the cool polygons of a character that is a couple hundred meters away. To its credit, Dragon Rising keeps the ranges real and you will strain your eyes constantly attempting to pick out exactly where that enemy solider is firing at you from. Just remember, if you here a whistling noise zoom past you - get down!One role I love to fulfill in co-op play, yes you can play the whole campaign with three of your friends (awesome, btw), is that of the support gunner. In most military shooters the support gun is not used for its intended purpose, which is to suppress enemy positions during an assault or withdrawal. Enemies just keep on firing as the large machine gun flings lead in their direction. Dragon Rising is an exception to this horrid rule as enemies have great sense of imminent danger and the second they hear the SAW unloading at them, they dive for cover. This allows players to actually use suppressing fire to a tactical effect.On the flipside, the vehicle and aircraft experience tends to be simplistic, utilizing WASD keys as much as possible for throttle and steering. I would have preferred a slightly more sim-like quality to this part of the game, allowing for the use of flight yokes and joysticks. It would be more in keeping with the realistic depiction of the rest of the game.Visually, Dragon Rising is a stunning experience with tons and tons of sprawling foliage, hills, beaches, and more. Thankfully, all of this eye candy does not stop at the environments as the characters and vehicles are also well-detailed and realistic. Explosion effects in the game have had a lot of attention placed on them due to the realistic way Codemasters is portraying them. Unlike many titles where, say, artillery shells create gigantic balls of fire that rival a would-be nuclear blast, Dragon Rising shows those effects realistically, with large plums of smoke and earth being tossed into the air. On higher graphics settings the smoke will hang out for quite some time and can even be utilized for concealment if it is close enough to the ground.Audio is extremely important in military games and in this latest Operation Flashpoint, it is no different. Weapon sounds are realistically showcased as is the sound of bullets whizzing past you at various distances. I, for one, would have loved to be on the sound team for this game - going out and test firing all the various weapons. Now, that''s my idea of a good time!Operation Flashpoint Dragon Rising is a very fun and intense military simulation - especially on the fire team level. On the easiest setting it''s very accessible to new players and when the difficulty is cranked up, the game will provide a real challenge to veteran shooter/war game players as they navigate themselves around from one objective to another. Hopefully, we can expect to see a slew of new campaigns and other downloadables released for the title as well as third-party mod community influence on the PC side of things.

Purported Screen Grabs of HALO: REACH

11/5/2009 3:15:29 PM

Some lucky dude over at the MLG Forums posted some images of what he claims to be Halo: Reach being played. It certainly looks real enough to us. He also posted some information about the new weapons and perks he saw...From the post:New Carbine- New carbine that shoots needles, and explodes when 3 needles are hitBattle Rifle- It is a one shot battle rifle with 12 rounds, pretty powerful and effective long range.Perks- This is what the HUD looks like. In the bottom left, you can see your squadmates health and names.- Right above the radar shows what perks you are carrying. When I played there were 3 perks-sprinting, cloaking, and halogram.- The sprinting makes you run when you hold LB,cloaking makes you invisible (when you cloak your radar jams and you can''t really hear anything around you).- The halogram creates a hologram of yourself, so enemies will shoot at both.Via NeoGaf

Mass Effect 2 Collector''s Edition Revealed

11/5/2009 1:57:40 PM

Electronic Arts and BioWare have revealed what we were all hoping for: a collector''s edition of their upcoming action-RPG, Mass Effect 2. The Mass Effect 2 CE will include a special armor set, tin case, art book, comic book, as well as a special, as-yet-unknown in-game weapon. The game will be released on January 26th for Windows PCs and the Xbox 360. The collector''s edition will retail for $69.99.See a rendering of the new armor, After the Break!Official Release:Recruit your crew and fight for the lost! Leading video game developer BioWare™, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that the internationally acclaimed Shooter... (cont.)

Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles Launch Trailer

11/5/2009 1:50:13 PM

Capcom has released the launch trailer for their on-rails shooter, Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles. The game allows players to relive some of the most terrifying moments of the Resident Evil game series using the Wii''s unique control system to blast your foes. It will be released on November 17th for the Nintendo Wii.

Bad Company 2 PS3 Mutliplayer Beta Announced

11/5/2009 1:45:04 PM

EA DICE has announced it will launch an exclusive multiplayer beta test of its upcoming Battlefield: Bad Company 2, on the Playstation 3 platform, starting November 19th. In December, the beta will expand to PC gamers followed by a general beta for all systems early next year. Bad Company 2 is due out on March 5th of 2010 continues the story of Bravo Company from the original game.Official Release:DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced the upcoming Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2 multiplayer beta exclusively on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. Starting... (cont.)

Gratuitous Space Battles Released

11/5/2009 12:34:52 AM

If you are like us and loved the beta version of Positech Games'' Gratuitous Space Battles, you will be clamoring to know that the full-version of the hybrid RTS/Tower Defense game has been released to the masses. The full version of the game costs $22.99 in US Dollars.If you are still on the fence, give the demo a try - I dare you not to purchase it!

Spike TV to Premiere Assassins Creed Short Film

11/5/2009 12:25:35 AM

Spike TV has announced it will aire the short film Assassins Creed: Lineage on Wednesday, November 11th at 12:00am Midnight. The short film chronicles events leading up to the start of Ubisoft''s Assassin''s Creed 2, which is due out on November 17th.Official Release:Underscoring the growing convergence between games and other forms of entertainment, today Spike TV announced it will premiere the complete “Assassins Creed: Lineage” short film. The live-action/CGI short... (cont.)

Video Showcasing the Coke Zero Dodge Viper in Need for Speed SHIFT

11/5/2009 12:17:22 AM

Electronic Arts has released a new video showcasing the unlockable Coke Zero Dodge Viper SRT10. Gamers can get the unlock code from signing up for free at MyCokeRewards.

Left 4 Dead TV Spot 2 Released

11/5/2009 12:13:26 AM

Valve Software has once again thrown us a cool trailer seeping with zombie-killing bravado in their second Left 4 Dead 2 TV Spot. This trailer features the song ''Electric Worry'', by Clutch. The full game is due out November 17th on the Xbox 360 and PS3 platforms, but if you are a PC gamer or Xbox LIVE Gold Member - you can try the demo out right now!

Madden NFL 10 Ultimate Team Mode Coming for Free in January

11/5/2009 12:09:00 AM

EA Sports has announced that a new ''Ultimate Team'' gameplay mode will be available, free of charge, for their Madden NFL 10 football game this January. Ultimate Team mode will allow players to hand-select their ultimate football team through a virtual card interface. The update will be available for both Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the game.Official Release:Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today the addition of Madden Ultimate Team, a new, strategic game mode for the critically acclaimed Madden NFL 10 on the PlayStation®3 computer... (cont.)

Dark Void Developer Diary Talks Character and Secrets

11/5/2009 12:04:34 AM

Capcom has released a new video developer diary for their upcoming shooter, Dark Void. The game will not only feature combat in the horizontal plane but also in the vertical, adding a whole new element to the cover-system. You can see our preview from this year''s San Diego Comic Con here.

Official Launch Trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

11/5/2009 12:00:55 AM

Activision and Infinity Ward have released the official launch trailer for their November 10th-targeted Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. The game promises even more action-packed gameplay than Modern Warfare provided, this time allowing players to dual-wield handguns.

BradyGames Modern Warfare 2 Strategy Guides Get Release Date

11/4/2009 1:55:03 AM

BradyGames has announced that it will not only be releasing a special, hardcover ''Prestige Edition'' strategy guide for Activision''s upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, but also a softcover ''Signature Edition''. The game is due out November 17th, but gamers can expect the strategy guide to be in stores on November 9th.Check out images of the strategy guide variants, After the Break!Official Release:Official strategy guide expert, BradyGames, today announces it has been working exclusively with Activision and Infinity Ward on the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Signature... (cont.)

Star Trek Online - The Future Past Part 2 Trailer

11/4/2009 1:49:04 AM

Cryptic Studios has released the second part in their ''The Future Past'' trailer series. The trailer lays out the timeline of the Star Trek Universe after Nemesis and before the events of the game, which takes place in the year 2409. If you did not see the first part of this series, see here.

PES 2010 is Available Now

11/4/2009 1:43:55 AM

Konami''s Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 is now available across North America for the Xbox 360 and PS3 platforms. PES 2010 features a new focus on environmental realism as well as the real-life teams and players of the UEFA Champions League.Official Release:GOOOOOAL!! Pro Evolution Soccer is back and better than ever! Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. announced today that Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 has shipped to stores for the... (cont.)

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Ultimate Sith Edition Out Now

11/4/2009 1:38:57 AM

LucasArts and Aspyr have announced that the PC-version of their well-received Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, is now available across North America. Dubbed the Ultimate Sith Edition, the game features all of the extra content previously only available on console versions. The game retails for $39.99

Band Hero Official Launch Trailer

11/4/2009 1:32:48 AM

Activision has released the official launch trailer for Band Hero, which is now in stores across North America for the Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, Wii, and DS platforms.

Left 4 Dead 2 Demo Opened to ALL PC Gamers and Xbox LIVE Gold Members

11/4/2009 1:25:21 AM

Valve Software has sent word that the demo for their upcoming zombie killing epic, Left 4 Dead 2, has extended its access requirements to ALL PC gamers and Xbox LIVE Gold Members, regardless of pre-order status. The full, retail product is set to release on November 17th for the Xbox 360 and Windows PC platforms.

A Shantotto Ascension: The Legend Torn, Her Empire Born Trailer

11/4/2009 1:21:50 AM

Square Enix has released a new trailer for its upcoming expansion for Final Fantasy XI, titled ''A Shantotto Ascension: The Legend Torn, Her Empire Born''. The expansion will be released exclusively on the Playstation Network and cost $9.99.

A Review of EA Sports NBA LIVE 10

11/2/2009 10:50:52 PM

Back in the day I used to play a lot of basketball so it’s natural that our supreme leader, the GamingShogun himself, handed off NBA LIVE 10 from EA Sports to me for review. I have a long history of playing basketball games on just about every console conceived and spent a lot of time running dream seasons with my favorite teams. NBA LIVE 10 sets out to bring the authenticity and realism of the true NBA experience to gamers. Let’s get court-side and take a closer look!NBA LIVE 10 game does not feature your standard push a button to pass - push a button to shoot experience. EA Sports ramps up its game by offering a slew of slick new features to its roster. For instance, you now have the ability to increase the difficulty settings! Any veteran basketball gamer should raise those up right away for a real challenge. Also, the simple strategy of just throwing your ball down court to your big guys in order to have them dunk it home won''t work anymore. Keep trying this and you will be stripped of the ball in no time at all. You really have to think about how you are going to get around some monster defenses with trick passing and screens. NBA LIVE 10 really brings home the realism of the NBA experience. This time around it’s even more challenging to kick the ball out to your guard for an easy three point shot. Shooting is still a one button affair, but you can modify your shots by using the right trigger and the analog stick. Dunking and layups are easy as you drive the line by holding the right trigger while you shoot. Once you get the hang of things it is really to pick but still proves a challenge in winning the game. To add to the realism you can use a play menu that will deliver key passes and plays to specific players. Defensive roles in NBA LIVE 10 are critical as there is a much greater emphasis placed on stopping your opponent from scoring then I have seen in any other basketball game. Long gone are the days of running up to the opposing team and hitting the ''strip ball'' button to trigger a breakaway. I tried this on several occasions and was left either flat-footed or penalized for a foul. As with the offense gameplay, you have to watch the opposing player''s movements and what screens they are throwing your way. Get caught off guard and you are going to get a ball dunked in your face. I didn’t find many problems with the AI on offense or defense except for a few plays where random players went out of bounds for seemingly no reason. With that being said, what suffers most in this game is the variety, or lack thereof, of gameplay modes you have to choose from. Nothing really stands out as new or novel. You have the Dynamic DNA feature which you can sign up for on launch. Dynamic DNA keeps real-time stat tracking, comparing your game against what the real life NBA season. For instance, if Lamar Odom gets hurt in real life you will see that reflected in the game. This adds more realism to the game but is really not that noticeable. The Dynamic Season is an interesting way to do a manager mode type of game. It''s actually very similar to what the FIFA series does with ''Live Season'' where you play the actual games that are played in real life and compare the results. The stat tracking is pretty up to date and I was very impressed by it. Other than those two play modes and online multiplayer, the game modes are pretty standard fare and fall a little flat for me. You can only play a season over and over so much.Online multiplayer may very well be ''where it’s at'' in NBA LIVE 10. The new NBA game introduces the Adidas Live Run event, where you can join a pickup game with up to twenty other players. You can pick any of the NBA teams or even create a dream team featuring your top NBA picks. I wasn’t able to test the Ultimate Team mode but the pickup games with regular NBA teams worked great and I experienced very little lag or disruptions. Other than the normal trash-talking during the game, the online mode was flawless and really helps put some shine on the finished product. Graphics in NBA LIVE 10 are solid and I found no visual bugs or anomalies. Visually, the game truly shines with respect to how real the arenas appear. There were times when I was playing this game where people thought I was actually watching an NBA game on my 73-inch TV. My only qualm with the game''s visuals is that the players looked a little ''plastic'' in their animations. There is really nothing like throwing a huge three point shot or a dunk and watching your bench jump up and down from their seats. The crowds looked great and everything was wrapped up in a nice little graphics package. Adding to the graphics is the great game audio. From the chatter of the players to the chants of the fans it really added another layer to the title. I want a sports game to make me feel like I am there and this game did just that. The only negative on the audio-front is that the announcers got a bit annoying in that I heard the same lines over and over again... Let''s get some announcer variety here!If you are looking for an NBA Jam-style experience then NBA LIVE 10 is not the title for you. While NBA LIVE 10 is not a huge leap forward for the franchise, it''s really a step in the right direction and if you are a long-time fan of basketball games, or are even looking to try one out for the first time, NBA LIVE 10 is an excellent choice and the best on the market at the time of this writing.

LEGO Rock Band Official Launch Trailer

11/2/2009 10:12:22 PM

Warner Bros. and MTV Games have released the official launch trailer for its LEGO: Rock Band, which hits stores tomorrow on the Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, and Nintendo DS platforms. The trailer is a spoof of the intro video to the original Rock Band and features sufficient epicness to keep both Rock Band and LEGO fans happy.

MAINGEAR Unveils SHIFT Personal Supercomputers

11/2/2009 10:06:19 PM

MAINGEAR has unveiled what it promises to be an ''everyday supercomputer'' for all your needs from gaming to video editing in their new ''SHIFT'' PC line. SHIFT is fully-customizable at MAINGEAR''s official website and features a vertical airflow design which exhausts heat from the top of the system, where it naturally wants to dissipate. It also flexes a stylish, minimalistic chassis and 90 degree motherboard rotation to help facilitate the previously-mentioned ''vertical airflow''.Official Release:MAINGEAR Computers, award-winning builders of custom computers for PC gamers and enthusiasts, unveils SHIFT, the everyday supercomputer that will reshape the current landscape of high... (cont.)

Jesper Kyd to Score Assassins Creed 2 - Soundtrack Out on Nov. 16th

11/2/2009 9:56:23 PM

Ubisoft has announced that veteran composer Jesper Kyd will be composing the soundtrack to their upcoming Assassin''s Creed II, which is due out on November 17th for the Xbox 360, PS3, and Windows PCs. Kyd has composed scores for games such as Hitman: Codename 47, MDK, and the original Assassin''s Creed. They also announced that the game''s score will be available for purchase and digital download on November 16th.Official Release:Award-winning composer Jesper Kyd has created an epic soundtrack for Assassin''s Creed II, the sequel to the fastest-selling new IP in video game history. Following his atmospheric score... (cont.)

New Dead to Rights: Retribution Screenshots

11/2/2009 9:50:11 PM

Namco Bandai have released some new screenshots for their upcoming Dead to Rights: Retribution. Retribution is due out in the first quarter of 2010 and will continue the story of Jack Slate and Shadow.Check out the new screenshots, After the Break!

Fight Night Round 4 Gets New DLC in December

11/2/2009 9:42:33 PM

EA Sports has announced that Fight Night Round 4 will be getting some new downloadable content love. Targeted for early December, the DLC pack will add Bernard Hopkins, Sonny Liston and Evander Holyfield as playable boxers in addition to adding two new multiplayer game modes.The new DLC pack will retail for 800 Microsoft Points, or $9.99Official Release:Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that it will be releasing a new Downloadable Content (DLC) pack for Fight Night Round 4 in early December for both the Xbox 360... (cont.)

Taylor Swift Talks Band Hero

11/2/2009 9:36:57 PM

Activision has released a new trailer for their upcoming Band Hero, which releases tomorrow, featuring Taylor Swift discussing her role in the contributing to the game.

Just Cause 2 No Ordinary Mission Trailer

11/1/2009 4:35:31 AM

Eidos has released a new trailer for their upcoming actioner, Just Cause 2. The new trailer shows off some of the gameplay you can expect using things like the grapple and stunt parachute.

GamingShogun Week in Review for the Week of October 25th 2009

10/31/2009 11:34:38 AM

Top Stories of the WeekScream 2009 Awards - Scared Straight from the Blood Red CarpetMore Halloween-Time Movie Watching OptionsUncharted 2: Among Thieves - A ReviewGameStop Preparing for Holiday by Hiring 15,000 WorkersShattered Horizon Release Date AnnouncedLeft 4 Dead 2 Baseball TV SpotArmy of Two: The 40th Day Halloween TrailerZombie Tycoon Now Available on PSNDynasty Warriors 6: Empires Coming to the PSPBioShock 2 Siren Alley Gameplay TrailerLeft 4 Dead 2 Demo Out Now on the Xbox 360 - Tomorrow for PCBattlefield: Bad Company 2 Limited Edition Trailer and DetailsNew Band Hero Trailer for the Nintendo DS11 New Star Trek Online ScreenshotsTears of the Hextadon DLC Pack Announced for Brutal LegendValve Releases Halloween Team Fortress 2 UpdateGo Behind the Scenes of DJ Hero With EminemCES Increases Gaming Presence by 50 PercentStar Wars: The Old Republic Reveals Jedi Knight ClassSeven New Screenshots from PT Boats: Knights of the Sea

Star Wars: The Old Republic Reveals Jedi Knight Class

10/30/2009 10:00:41 AM

LucasArts and BioWare have revealed the Jedi Knight class from their upcoming Star Wars MMO epic, Star Wars: The Old Republic. At the game''s official site you will find the full rundown on this class and its fight for justice and light.Class Description:A symbol of hope in dark times, the Jedi Knight stands for the legacy of the Jedi Order—more than twenty-thousand years of protecting the Republic and keeping the peace across the galaxy. Though Jedi Knights have served as generals, guerilla fighters, and warriors for generations, their legendary combat prowess faces its greatest test during this age... (cont.)Also, check out screenshots of the Jedi Knight as well as the rest of its description, After the Break!

Valve Releases Halloween Team Fortress 2 Update

10/30/2009 9:44:10 AM

Valve has announced that a new update has gone live for it''s multi-player frag fest, Team Fortress 2. This time, it is a Halloween themed update with five new achievements, a new map, and two new hats to snag. The new map, King of the Hill Halloween Harvest Event, is the only place to get some of these achievements done. The map is filled with ghastly ghosts that will scare you and force you to flee from the fight, booby trapped pumpkins that with blow up when a stray bullet hits one. The two new hats are the Ghastly Gibus, which was given out to those lucky few who found it on Valve''s website, and the Halloween Paper Bag Mask, my personal favorite.You can get all the info here at the Team Fortress 2 update page.Don''t forget to click on the tombstone on that page to find out more about the mysterious Zepheniah Mann....

DJ Hero Gets First DLC Pack

10/30/2009 9:32:41 AM

Activision has released the first DLC pack for its recently-released rhythm title, DJ Hero. The DJ Hero Extended Mix Pack 01 features the following new mixes:- “All Of Me” by 50 Cent featuring Mary J. Blige vs. “Radio Ga Ga” by Queen- “DARE” by Gorillaz vs. “Can’t Truss It” Performed by Public Enemy (See the video below)The DLC pack retails for 480 Microsoft Points on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace and $5.99 on the Playstation Network.

Fort Zombie Now Available

10/30/2009 8:56:31 AM

Kerberos Productions (Sword of the Stars) have released their latest entry - Fort Zombie, a game in which players try to survive and flourish during a zombie apocalypse. The game features tons of zombie-killing weapons to use and tons of zomebies to use them on. It is out now for Windows PCs and retails for $9.99 via digital distributors such as Direct2Drive and Impulse.Official Release:Assemble your party from the survivors you can find. Equip them and send them out to find weapons, ammo and food, to... (cont.)

The Weekly Setlist for the Week of November 2nd

10/30/2009 7:55:33 AM

Hey there rockers, it''s that time again - The Weekly Setlist is here as we finish out the greatest month of the year, October! This week, we are just talking Rock Band 2, because the guys over at Activision are way to busy enjoying their month of music and horror to give us any information on what will be available next week. As we get word from Activision, then we will post it here.Harmonix next week has got eight songs lined up for their downloadable content. Enter the Dave Grohl pack. We get four songs from the Foo Fighters, three songs from Nirvana (both bands featuring Grohl), and one from Joan Jett. While an interesting DLC pack, I probably won''t get any of the songs. At this point, I feel that Harmonix has already released the best of each band. Here is the list of songs that will be available next week.... (cont.)See the rest of The Weekly Setlist, After the Break!

CryENGINE 3 Licensed for Project TGO

10/29/2009 5:50:18 PM

Crytek has announced that OnNet has licensed its new CryEngine 3 for the company''s Project TGO, an upcoming online golf title, to provide the game''s ''natural'' backgrounds and other detailed visuals. Project TGO is expected to launch next year.Official Release:Hence, CEO Sungju Hong (OnNet Co. Ltd.) and CEO Youngmok Park (Crytek Korea Ltd.) exchanged the contract for the license of CryENGINE® 3 at the Crytek office and agreed their full cooperation for the project... (cont.)

Zombie Tycoon Now Available on PSN

10/29/2009 1:42:28 PM

Frima Studio has officially-launched their PSP zombie strategy/actioner, Zombie Tycoon. The game allows players to build their zombie armies and, eventually, take over the globe. You can download the game now via the Playstation Store for $7.99Official Release:Beware of living deads around Halloween…Frima Studio’s Zombie Tycoon is launching today as a PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) mini title... (cont.)

Army of Two: The 40th Day Halloween Trailer

10/29/2009 11:16:27 AM

Electronic Arts has released an awesome and funny new Halloween-themed trailer for their upcoming Army of Two: The 40th Day, showing protagonists Salem and Rios trick or treating at the offices of EA Montreal.

Seven New Screenshots from PT Boats: Knights of the Sea

10/29/2009 10:38:03 AM

Akella and !C have released seven new screenshots of gameplay from the upcoming naval combat sim, PT Boats: Knights of the Sea. PT Boats is due out later this year on Windows PCs and will put players into the boots of the brave men who manned the titular small, fast attack craft during World War II.See the new screenshots, After the Break!

Five New Runaway: A Twist of Fate Screenshots

10/29/2009 9:30:10 AM

Focus Home Interactive has released five new screenshots from their upcoming point-and-click adventure game, Runaway: A Twist of Fate. Runaway will be released in Quarter 1 of 2010 for Windows PCs and the Nintendo DS handheld.Check out the new screenshots, After the Break!

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Limited Edition Trailer and Details

10/29/2009 9:04:12 AM

EA DICE has released a new trailer for the upcoming Limited Edition of their shooter, Battlefield: Bad Company 2. Set for release on March 2nd, 2010, the Limited Edition will feature six additional multiplayer unlocks not seen in the standard release including a couple classic Battlefield 1943 weapons!See the trailer below and the full list of unlocks, After the Break!

Resident Evil Archives: Resident Evil Zero Gets Release Date

10/29/2009 8:53:32 AM

Capcom has announced that their upcoming re-issue of Resident Evil Zero will be released across North America on December 1st, 2009. Resident Evil Archives: Resident Evil Zero promises to take gamers on a terrifying journey as a rookie member of the S.T.A.R.S. Bravo team.Resident Evil Zero was originally released for the Nintendo Gamecube console back in 2002.