http://gamer.rawsignal.com/ We rank the latest and greatest news about video games en-us 2/26/2012 3:13:13 PM © 2012 Raw Signal. All rights reserved. 60 RawSignalGamerhttp://feedburner.google.com http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=59062024&aId=10581047&d=120226 UPDATE: In a surprising development, it seems that the "third" entry in the fifth generation of Pokemon games will actually be two separate titles, releasing simultaneously. As mentioned below, they will be called Pokemon Black 2 and Pokemon White 2 and they will release in Japan this June. No news ... Audrey Drake 2/26/2012 7:01:00 AM http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=59062024&aId=10581047&d=120226 http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=58957261&aId=10575065&d=120226 Five screenshots and a stylish advert for Mass Effect 3's day-one "From Ashes" DLC pack have surfaced on GameStop's Facebook account, and while we're not entirely positive that the pack's contents are indeed spoilerific, we feel that it's better the err on the side of caution. To that end, we've totally hidden the identities of the characters in the above screenshot, and tucked the rest away in the gallery below.Gallery: Mass Effect 3 (From Ashes 02/25/2012)Mass Effect 3 'From Ashes' DLC screen Jordan Mallory 2/25/2012 5:22:00 PM http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=58957261&aId=10575065&d=120226 http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=59009886&aId=10578961&d=120226 One of Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3's biggest selling points on the Vita is the fact that all of the console version's DLC carries over; costumes, characters, the whole nine yards. Well, that was the plan, at any rate. So far, the Jill Valentine, Shuma-Gorath and Costume Pack 1 DLC add-ons have been missing on Sony's plucky little handheld. Thankfully, the issue is not permanent and should be resolved during the Vita's next weekly update on Tuesday, February 28. As it turns out, the fact that Jordan Mallory 2/25/2012 11:02:00 PM http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=59009886&aId=10578961&d=120226 http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=58771176&aId=10567848&d=120226 Fans really wanted Rain to return in Mortal Kombat, designer Brian Lebaron says, and it was a task more difficult than developer Netherrealm Studios expected.Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition trailer looks back on Rain originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 25 Feb 2012 04:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments David Hinkle 2/24/2012 11:44:00 PM http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=58771176&aId=10567848&d=120226 http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=58711051&aId=10560107&d=120226 There are few bands who encapsulate the '80s sound quite like Huey Lewis and the News. Not only were they the inspiration for a terrifying American Psycho monologue, but the band is also known to break into your home and sing to you while you're sleeping. [Image: Huey Lewis "Do You Believe in Love"]Continue reading Rock Band Weekly: Huey Lewis and the NewsRock Band Weekly: Huey Lewis and the News originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of f Alexander Sliwinski 2/24/2012 1:45:00 PM http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=58711051&aId=10560107&d=120226 http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=59062025&aId=10564368&d=120226 What kinda vampire are you going to be: super-evil Kiefer Sutherland; pensive and regretful Brad Pitt; or sparkly and seductive whoever-that-guy-is from the Twilight movies?Stalk this Saints Row: The Third 'Bloodsucker' DLC trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 24 Feb 2012 23:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments David Hinkle 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=59062025&aId=10564368&d=120226 http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=58904225&aId=10570924&d=120226 Update: A flyer for the event (added below) mentions Austin-based Critical Mass Interactive as part of the panel. A quick trip to the developer's website resulted in the banner image above, which pretty much removes any doubt about what this announcement could possibly be for. According to its LinkedIn profile, Critical Mass Interactive handles outsourced art, design and programming duties for other developers, listing The Outfit and The Incredible Hulk among its past projects. Joystiq has l Jordan Mallory 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=58904225&aId=10570924&d=120226 http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=58735924&aId=10564372&d=120226 You can't rewrite history, but you can show that the Texas Rangers would've won the 2011 World Series -- had you been in charge. Their matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals will be the focus of a MLB 2K12 demo, which is set to drop on PS3 and Xbox 360 next week on Tuesday, February 28.MLB 2K12 launches on March 6, 2012. We recently got our hands on the game and played around with some of the improved pitching mechanics, all of which you can read about on our site.[Thanks, Patrick.]MLB 2K12 de David Hinkle 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=58735924&aId=10564372&d=120226 http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=59062034&aId=10576737&d=120226 #stickjockey Whether they won the club championship or they're the sixth man on their Y league team, most recreational athletes would accept that they are, by definition and by depth of skill, amateurs. It's not a bad word. But it sure feels like it in a video game. More » Owen Good 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=59062034&aId=10576737&d=120226 http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=59062037&aId=10577793&d=120226 #kotakushopcontest The suborbital marketing stunt experiments of Mass Effect 3 provided the palette for our smart 'shoppers, who took the game to the reaches of the universe—and absurdity. We've got 20 Kotaku 'Shop Contest finalists inside, including seivewright! More » Owen Good 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=59062037&aId=10577793&d=120226 http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=59062028&aId=10570910&d=120226 Skyrim is Not Nearly as Bad as It Seems'" href="http://kotaku.com/industry-gamers/" style="background-color:#888888; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:12px;text-align:right; display:block; height:14px; padding:1px 2px; text-decoration:none; text-transform:uppercase; width:156px;">#industrygamers Skyrim is Not Nearly as Bad as It Seems'" href="http://kotaku.com/5888218/this-week-in-the-business-ps3-skyrim-is-not-nearly-as-bad-as-it-seems" class="pp_image"> Skyrim is Not Nearly as Bad Steve Peterson 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=59062028&aId=10570910&d=120226 http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=59062029&aId=10570923&d=120226 #themoneysaver This coming Tuesday sees the long awaited return of SSX. Only suckers pay retail, and you can already get the game at deep discount if you don't mind having it shipped. There are more than 50 additional details awaiting you in this week's roundup of The Moneysaver. Let's go! Last one to the bottom of the hill is buyin'. More » Owen Good 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=59062029&aId=10570923&d=120226 http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=58922741&aId=10555609&d=120226 You've been doing a great job killing those Batman and/or Joker imitators in Gotham City Impostors and Monolith wants to reward your hard work with some free DLC. Available starting today on Xbox 360, this content update adds a new level called The 25th Floor, a rooftop arena with a lovely view of the Gotham skyline.In addition to the map, there are also some new outfits and a few new weapons: a semi-automatic pistol and a katana. Finally, a new toxic gas support item is available, which shoul David Hinkle 2/26/2012 1:23:00 AM http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=58922741&aId=10555609&d=120226 http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=58510443&aId=10566168&d=120226 Your Avatar is dumb. There's no brain in there; no independent thought. Kinda like Beavis and Butt-Head, quite possibly the world's most idiotic duo.If you want your Avatar to reflect the lack of sentience hiding inside its digital skin, you may want to check out the recent Beavis and Butt-Head themed items to debut on the Avatar Marketplace. You'll find apparel, wigs and even the iconic TV set the two use as a platform to trash network programming.Beavis and Butt-Head accessories for your musi David Hinkle 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=58510443&aId=10566168&d=120226 http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=58767397&aId=10562313&d=120226 Better question this week: What aren't you playing? The floodgates are open and the year is off to a strong start with almost too much to choose from.What's everyone playing? [Image: Michael Krug Photography]Continue reading WRUP: An early harvestWRUP: An early harvest originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments Alexander Sliwinski 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=58767397&aId=10562313&d=120226 http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=58767400&aId=10562314&d=120226 As much as I'd like to feel sorry for the decimation of Cybertron, home of my childhood heroes, developer High Moon studios left me craving even more destruction with Transformers: Fall of Cybertron.Transformers: Fall of Cybertron takes place during the final hours of a civil war that eventually destroys the planet. The Decepticons have won, driving the Autobots to seek a new home somewhere amongst the stars. As Optimus Prime and his Autobot buddies race to find a way off the planet, Megatron a David Hinkle 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=58767400&aId=10562314&d=120226 http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=59015746&aId=10577800&d=120226 Waking Mars, the IGF finalist formerly known as Lost Mars, has been approved for human consumption and will be available on Apple's App Store come March 1, according to developer Tiger Style's Twitter account. The action-gardening platformer will set you back a solid $4.99, is both iPhone and iPad compatible, and as we discovered last September, looks "stunning."The game's name change was a preemptive precaution inspired by Mojang's legal trouble over Scrolls: "We were paying attention to the s Jordan Mallory 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=59015746&aId=10577800&d=120226 http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=59015744&aId=10575061&d=120226 Capcom's classic Darkstalkers 3 will soon save vampires via the PlayStation Network, assuming that we're correctly inferring the ESRB's recently administered Teen rating for PlayStation 3 and Vita versions of the title. We suppose it's not a physical impossibility that Capcom would rerelease boxed versions of a 14 year old fighter, but we're hedging our bets on digital distribution.Originally released in 1998, Darkstalkers 3 (or Vampire Savior: EX Edition in Japan) is the third title in the Dar Jordan Mallory 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=59015744&aId=10575061&d=120226 http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=58922749&aId=10573796&d=120226 Anyone who's listened to my long, incoherent rambles on The Joystiq Show knows that I love fighting games more than most things that exist. What you may not know, however, is that my love for a good combo is rivaled only by my desire to spit sick verses over fly jams. So, when Joystiq's Alexander Sliwinski and Steven Wong suggested that I marry my two passions into one creation, how could I resist?The end result (embedded above) is a SoulCalibur 5 rap song written and performed by yours truly. Jordan Mallory 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=58922749&aId=10573796&d=120226 http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=58904216&aId=10572343&d=120226 Interior design can be a challenge, especially when your passions in life aren't easily translated into creative and unique home decor. Gaming culture certainly produces its fair share of posters and wall decals, granted, but what if you're looking for something a little more elegant? What if you want your house guests to think "young professional," rather than "college bachelor?" For you, there is the Super Mario Coin Block Lamp from 8BitLit.Available for $74.99 at the company's Etsy shop, the Jordan Mallory 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM http://gamer.rawsignal.com/news/Story.aspx?mode=0&id=58904216&aId=10572343&d=120226