Cambridge, Mass. - Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that a six pack of live tracks from Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, as well as singles from Kelly Clarkson, P!nk and the Go-Go's will be added next week to the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Wii.

Rock Band DLC Additions for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 System and Wii
Rock Band is delivering more tracks from Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers with a six pack of live tracks that...

San Francisco, California - Do not miss out on the San Francisco gaming charity event of the year! Umloud! is an annual fundraiser event for Child's Play Charity, a "gamers' charity" started by Penny Arcade's Jerry Holkins and Mike Krahulik that provides toys and games to Children's Hospitals around the country, including Oakland Children's Hospital.

The spiritual-successor to last year's successful Funde Razor, and hosted by gaming industry vets Chris Kohler (Wired), Joe Markert (Gamehelper), and John "Seg" Seggerson (Telltale Games), Umloud! will hit the DNA Lounge...

Los Angeles - The music of Assassin's Creed II composed by Jesper Kyd will debut during the Video Games Live concert at Palais des Congres in Paris, France on Saturday, November 21st, 2009. Tickets for Video Games Live in Paris are available at www.videogameslive.fr.

Video Games Live is an immersive concert event featuring music from the most popular video games of all time. Top orchestras and choirs perform along with exclusive video footage and music arrangements, synchronized lighting, solo performers, electronic...

Capcom has thus far shown Super Street Fighter IV newcomers Dee Jay and Juri. But it has said that we can expect around eight characters for the game.

So when will we get a glimpse at the other World Warriors? Next week, it seems.

The Super SFIV official blog was updated today with one of those announcements of an announcement that Japanese publishers seem to love. The blog promises a big announcement for next week, coinciding with a Weekly Famitsu blowout on the game.

The SFIV official site is usually updated on Thursdays, but Famitsu info leaks out a few days...

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced an all-new Team Racing pack for the critically-acclaimed Need for Speed SHIFT. The content pack takes online racing to the next level with an action-packed new race mode and five renowned racing cars - all for free (Need for Speed SHIFT and Xbox LIVE or PlayStation Network account required). The Team Racing pack is the first downloadable content for Need for Speed SHIFT and will be available worldwide on December 1st on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system. The pack will be released for the PlayStation 3 computer...

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - Relentless, organized and maintaining balance in the world by force! They are the Empire, the unchallenged military power in W!Games innovative turn-based strategy game Greed Corp, releasing on PlayStation Network, Xbox LIVE Arcade and PC in early 2010.

The largest of the four factions in terms of population in Greed Corp, the Empire is a People's Republic led by a Supreme Leader. Forging their cultural and technological advancements on the back of their military might, almost all weaponry produced in the Mistbound world comes from Empire factories. War is their...

New York, NY - Harmonix Music Systems Inc., the leading developer of music-based games, and MTV Games, a part of Viacom's MTV Networks, today unveiled a new marketing campaign for The Beatles: Rock Band targeted to families this holiday season and complementary to the award-winning launch campaign.

Celebrating the massive development effort behind The Beatles: Rock Band, VH1 has created a special look at how the game was created, including never-before-seen footage of Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr at Abbey Road Studios being presented with work in progress by the Harmonix creative...

If you're anything like us, you've already begun fasting in preparation for the biggest day for eating of the year. But beyond making sure you have enough space to cram 15 pounds of turducken in your stomach, you should also be keeping an eye on the array of Black Friday ads leaking out this week in case you want to do some post-Turkey Day shopping. So far we've seen ads from Walmart, Best Buy, and Apple, and now Gamestop's Black Friday sales have hit the web, which include some pretty appealing deals on games, gear, and more. We've hand-picked...

The latest Media Create sales charts paint a mixed picture for Sony's portable gaming efforts. While the week covering 11/9 to 11/15 saw the PSP grab the top software spot, it also saw the PSP go descend into the depths of four digit sales stagnation.

Sega's latest Let's Make a Pro Soccer Club game topped the charts this week. While not matching sales of its PS2 predecessor, it did perform better than a DS variation in the series which hit last year.

Strong sales for the game pushed the PSP hardware into the top spot for the week. That's PSP-3000. PSP go, in contrast saw...

Have you noticed the uptick in Final Fantasy XIII stories of late? Pretty much every week sees new revelations on the game, be it the latest update from Famitsu or a few dozen high res images (added today, so do check them out).

All of this is in anticipation of the game's December 17 Japanese release date. That's right -- there's less than a month to go!

You might think that, with such little time left, Square Enix was all done with the trailers. We assumed as much ourselves.

But Square Enix proved us wrong with an update at the FFXIII official site. Click on...

A new video teaser was posted on Kotaku this afternoon showing a new, "unannounced" game from 2K. What could it be? No, it's not BioShock 3.

It's a new Spec Ops title, which a source tells us is being developed by 2K Boston.

As first uncovered by 1up, a CGI teaser trailer has been available on the website Adland.tv since this past August.

Most fans will remember Spec Ops from its $10 budget days in the PlayStation era. We're wondering if this next-gen reboot will be another budget title as well....

UK, November 19, 2009 - Sony's Video Delivery Service has finally launched in the UK, bringing some 2,000 movies to the PS3 to buy or rent.

Rentals begin at 1.99 EUR, and once downloaded are available for 14 days and for 48 hours after it has first been watched. Films can be bought from 7.99 EUR, with HD versions available for many of the titles.

The launch line-up boasts big hitters such as Star Trek, Terminator: Salvation and Bruno, and Sony plan to keep on expanding the catalogue on a weekly basis.

There's an incentive for...

US, November 19, 2009 - One of the ways Sony plans to drive industry growth and profitability in the coming years is by expanding into the 3D market with its PlayStation 3.

During the company's conference meeting earlier this morning, Sony revealed plans to roll out a line of 3D-related products for your home, including a new series of televisions and Blu-ray players, and also plans to upgrade all PlayStation 3 consoles with a firmware update adding 3D capability by fiscal year ending March 31, 2011.

US, November 19, 2009 - Like most major releases nowadays, BioShock 2 will also be getting its very own special edition package.

2K has revealed its impressive contents, and promises a limited, single-production run. So, if you want one, I'd probably pre-order it or something.

For $99 ($89 for PC), here's what you'll be getting:

<LI>A 13"x13" premium packaging with special art on both the slipcase and the box cover.

<LI>Three posters featuring vintage ads from Rapture (rolled)

<LI>A...

US, November 19, 2009 - EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA - Leading video game developer BioWare, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), announced today that the Return to Ostagar downloadable content (DLC) for Dragon Age: Origins will be available for the Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system, the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and PC versions this Holiday season in North America and Europe. The DLC pack, Return to Ostagar,...

US, November 19, 2009 - Perhaps you've conquered Warden's Keep, performed Shale's personal quests and strapped on your Dragon armor to protect you from Darkspawn attacks. But if you thought that you'd exhausted all of the downloadable content within Dragon Age: Origins, you were definitely mistaken. BioWare and Electronic Arts announced today that Return to Ostagar, a new downloadable content pack, will allow players to search for the weapons...

US, November 19, 2009 - Earlier today we reported on</B> the details of additional and downloadable Resident Evil 5 content being made available in Japan. Capcom has updated that info with information regarding the American release of these additions and the news that it will be available as a box copy as well. So far we know that the content includes:

The Lost in Nightmares Episode (500 yen/400 MSP): This includes...

US, November 19, 2009 - As expected, first week sales for Activision's anticipated Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 were tremendous at the world's leading game retailer GameStop. During the company's third quarter investor call this morning, it was revealed the title had become the largest game launch in the company's history.

"The holiday season has started strong. In the first 72 hours of its release, GameStop sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2," said CEO Daniel DeMatteo. "We...

US, November 19, 2009 - Burlingame, CA - The world's premier action franchise is back with a vengeance and for the first time going online with four-player Tactical Action combat. KOEI Corporation today announced DYNASTY WARRIORS: Strikeforce is coming to Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system on February 16, 2010.

DYNASTY WARRIORS: Strikeforce takes place in a mystic version of ancient China where warriors possess the power of "Fury". This power...

US, November 19, 2009 - In a move to help bolster the company's online sales revenue, Sony Computer Entertainment president Kaz Hirai stated the PlayStation Network may see a premium subscription-based service on top of its current free-to-play online model.

"SCE will further increase sales by offering users new entertainment through the combination of hardware, software, peripheral and PlayStation Network," said Hirai (via Eurogamer). "Especially in the online area, we are studying the possibility of introducing...

Cambridge, Mass. - Harmonix and MTV Games
today announced that a three pack of tracks from The White Stripes and
singles from The Damned and Kasabian will be added next week to the
Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360 video
game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer
entertainment system and Wii. Tracks from No Doubt and Dropkick Murphys
will be available for download next week for Rock Band Unplugged on PSP
(PlayStation Portable) system.


Rock Band DLC Additions for Xbox 360, PlayStation...

- With the holidays coming up, there will be lots of opportunities to
get friends and family together for some quality bonding time—and with
so many new ways to play your favorite Hasbro board games on digital
platforms, it's never been easier to bring fun and laughter to holiday
gatherings. To make new memories and form a new family tradition this
holiday season, be sure to try some of the newest ways to enjoy Family
Game Night:


HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT

*A retail version of HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT comes to the Xbox360

All the pieces lined up just right for Sony this past week, and
despite a slow start for the PSP go, the PlayStation brand was dominant
in Japan.


Fueled by a highly visible marketing campaign and high scores in
Famitsu, Bayonetta's PS3 version topped the charts. The 360 version
didn't do so bad either, placing in 7th with half the PS3 version's
sales. The 360 version received a perfect rating in Famitsu, a couple
of points higher than the PS3 version.


Persona 3 Portable is notable because its sales account for just
one day. The...

Final Fantasy XIII is likely to be the biggest title for the end of the year over in Japan. Smart marketers that they are, it looks like Square Enix will be trying to capitalize on the game's guaranteed success to promote a subsequent FF game.


This week's Shounen Jump magazine reveals that Square Enix will be including in each copy of Final Fantasy XIII a campaign code for next year's Final Fantasy XIV. The code will ship with the first print run of FFXIII (which will presumably be in the millions of units).


Just what the code does is a mystery at this point,...

Word of the triumphant return of classic bonus rounds for Super Street Fighter IV leaked out earlier in the week. Now, you can get a first look via the game's official site.


Click on the "New Mode" thumbnail to see the two announced bonus games.
Veteran SF players will recognize the car pounding and barrel busting
games from older entries in the series. In Super SFIV, you'll encounter
the bonus stages during arcade mode. Clear them once, and you'll then
be able to access them in Challenge Mode.


The video clip also provides a look...

Finnish game developer Frozenbyte is proud to announce that a playable demo of Trine
has been released on the US PlayStation Store. Weighing in at 234 MB,
the demo features the first two levels of the game, complete with
voiceover narration and the same characters and abilities as the full
game, available now. The demo also supports the co-op feature with up
to three players simultaneously.


Trine is a fantasy action / platform game where the player can
create and use physics-based objects to beat hazardous puzzles and
threatening enemies. Three...

2009 - EA Sports announced today at a press event in Chicago that their upcoming EA Sports MMA game has partnered with Strikeforce
to be the premiere league in the game which is scheduled to launch
sometime in 2010. MMA fans can also expect many more leagues to be
announced at a later date. We can only assume that this means you'll be
able to sign with different leagues throughout your career.

EA Sports also announced that Brett Rogers (scheduled to fight Fedor
Emelianenko this weekend in Chicago), Jake Shields (who's in a

It seems many retailers across the globe were unable to successfully hold off selling Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 before its November 10 release date.


Customers have begun flaunting their early copies on internet forums,
suggesting where and how others can purchase the game early. In North
America, it seems smaller retailers are the culprit, getting the jump
on mega chains such as Best Buy and Walmart.


A GameStop representative told Gaminglargest the company has not heard any
reports of its own stores selling Modern Warfare...

Cambridge, Mass. - Harmonix and MTV Games
today announced that a three pack of tracks from The White Stripes and
singles from The Damned and Kasabian will be added next week to the
Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360 video
game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer
entertainment system and Wii. Tracks from No Doubt and Dropkick Murphys
will be available for download next week for Rock Band Unplugged on PSP
(PlayStation Portable) system.


Rock Band DLC Additions for Xbox 360, PlayStation...

During Activision's 3rd quarter financial call this afternoon, chief
financial office Thomas Tipple highlighted the company's outlook for
2010, and confirmed a slew of new titles, including a new Call of Duty
and Guitar Hero game.


"In 2010, Activision
publishing is expected to release a strong product line of innovative
new titles," Tipple said. "The diversified lineup will include, among
others, titles based on the best-selling franchises in the company's
history, including Call of Duty, Guitar Hero, Tony Hawk, Shrek, and
Spiderman,...

SAN FRANCISCO - SEGA
of America, Inc. today announced it is partnering with top American and
Canadian gold medal contenders Lindsey Vonn (USA; alpine skiing), Seth
Wescott (USA; snowboard cross), Kristina Groves (Canada; speed skating)
and Matthew Morison (Canada; snowboard) to appear on the cover of the
upcoming video game Vancouver 2010 - The Official Video Game of the
Olympic Winter Games that will be available for purchase at North
American retailers on January 12th, 2010 for the Xbox 360 video game
and entertainment system, the PLAYSTATION 3 computer...

Earlier today, Electronic Arts announced a PlayStation 3 exclusive multiplayer beta for Battlefield: Bad Company 2. The beta starts on November 19.


Normal folk will have to reserve the game at select retailers to
receive beta keys, but IGN Insiders and GameSpy Founder's Club members
can get keys starting on Tuesday, November 10.

Well have more details then, so make sure to check back with us next week.

Stockholm, Sweden - 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 November 19, PlayStation 3 gamers will
be able to experience the unprecedented action, destruction, vehicular
warfare, squad play and open sandbox environments that only Battlefield
can deliver. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 provides a true all-out war
experience like no other modern warfare game. For beta key distribution
details go to

Final Fantasy XIII
is due for Japanese release on December 17. That's been known for some
time now, and we're sure you've come to accept the fact that Japanese
gamers are going to get the latest Final Fantasy in advance, once
again.


But the wait for an English version may not be too long. Previously, Square Enix committed to a Spring international release for the title. Today, during an investors briefing in Tokyo (covered by Impress Watch), Square Enix CEO Yoichi Wada said that it might be possible to release the game outside of Japan this fiscal year.

Activision
Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that the greatest Super
Hero action/RPG team-up just got a super-powered upgrade with Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2
downloadable content, now available until December 31, 2009, for the
Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and
PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. Players can now experience
Marvel's epic Civil War storyline with five all-new playable characters
in their arsenal: Carnage, Psylocke and Cable make their Xbox 360 and
PlayStation 3 system debuts in the Marvel:...

Sony and Netflix recently announced
that on-demand streaming of movies from the ultra-popular rental
service would be hitting the PlayStation 3 in November, and it looks
like users will be able to start watching content as early as this
Friday. While it will be a software solution later on down the line,
PlayStation 3 owners currently need to sign up for a free PS3 streaming
disc from Netflix (via http://www.netflix.com/ps3)
to take advantage of the service,...

A screenshot has been floating around on message boards this morning claiming to be IGN's upcoming leaked review score for Modern Warfare 2. The score was listed on its product page on the Xbox 360 channel.

That picture is fake. We have not written a review for Modern Warfare 2 yet. We have not assigned the game a score.

You can find out our true score and read the official IGN review on November 10 at 12:01am PST.

the is a rumor that playstation 3 are releaseing a BETA* for battlefiled bad company 2 on the 19th of november 2009 i have not found any information yet about this beta. but i am sure there will be as there where rumors about modern warfare 2 beta but was never confirmed if i do find any info about this beta i am sure to let you al know thanks
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EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA - Leading video game developer BioWare, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that the highly-anticipated game Dragon Age: Origins
is now available on the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system,
Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system and PC. Dragon Age: Origins
introduces a dark and gritty approach to the fantasy genre where
players must make ruthless decisions and be willing to sacrifice their
friends and loved ones for the greater good of mankind. Several
downloadable content packs are also now available,...

EDMONTON, Alberta - Leading video game developer BioWare, a division of Electronic Arts
Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), announced today that award-winning rock band Thirty
Seconds to Mars will headline the in-game soundtrack for the new epic
RPG, Dragon Age:
Origins.The title song from the band's new album "THIS IS WAR" will
make its world debut in Dragon Age: Origins before the
highly-anticipated album (EMI's Virgin Records)drops on December 8th.
Available in the game today, fans and press can also get a first-listen
of "THIS IS WAR" in an exclusive...

BURBANK, Calif. - Get ready to build a band and rock the universe with LEGO Rock Band, the multiplayer music videogame that will have the entire family drumming, strumming and rocking to the beat. Published by Warner Bros. Interactive
Entertainment and MTV Games, a part of Viacom's MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA
and VIA.B), LEGO Rock Band is available now at retail stores in North
America for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from
Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, Wii console,
and Nintendo DS. Offering affordable family entertainment, LEGO Rock

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 won't be the only title moving units this holiday season.


Speaking to IGN, GameStop VP of Merchandising and Marketing Tony Bartel
spoke briefly about a few titles with strong sales that may have flown
under people's radar.

"A game that has shown strong legs and will continue to grow is Borderlands from 2K," Bartel said. "That's been a very strong title."


Borderlands' late October release was met with retail shortages, the publisher noted, saying production for additional...

Konami
Digital Entertainment, Inc. discusses the upgraded character
advancement and skills for the upcoming tactical role-playing game, Vandal Hearts:
Flame of Judgment for Xbox LIVE Arcade and the PlayStation Network.
Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment, the first of the classic strategic
RPG series on a next-generation console, keeps the original game's fast
pace and approachable learning curve, while at the same time reflecting
the many evolutions the genre has gone through in the last 10 years.


Character advancement in the original Vandal Hearts...

Australia, November 1, 2009 - Sony
Computer Entertainment Australia (SCE Aust.) today announced that
PlayTV will be available in Australia on November 26 for an RRP of AU
$169.95. The long-awaited product comes well over a year since its
debut in the U.K., and turns the PlayStation 3 into a Personal Video
Recorder (PVR) and high definition digital TV tuner, giving PS3 owners
the ability to watch, pause and record free-to-air TV. PlayTV's twin HD
tuners also means that PS3 owners can watch one program while recording
another,...

Last Friday, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 developer Infinity Ward
released a public service announcement video on Youtube featuring an
in-game character model of Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels.
The video was supposed to be of the comedic variety, with Hamels
addressing those pesky random grenade spammers, but its message exactly
didn't come across as intended for some.


Besides the use of explicit language, many believed the video's
group, "Fight Against Grenade Spam," contained an anti-gay message or
slur when put into...

Things started to look questionable this morning when a Nintendo
schedule listed Tony Hawk: Ride as a December 4th release, and now
publisher Activision has confirmed a two week delay for the title in
the UK.

The game, which was originally scheduled to release on
November 20th for Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii, will now come to market on
December 4th across all three platforms and alongside the all-new
skateboard peripheral that Activision and developer Robomodo have
crafted.

Tony Hawk: Ride's game and board bundle will set gamers back £99.99

Budding superstar DJs will have to move aside the plastic guitars and drum kits for the release of DJ Hero on October 30th.

Featuring
a considerable array of talent including DJ AM, Cut Chemist,
Grandmaster Flash, DJ Jazzy Jeff, J. Period, DJ Shadow and DJ Z-Trip,
Activision-Blizzard today revealed the final set list featuring 93
mixes that appear in the game.

Get ready, it's a long one:

• 2Pac - "All Eyez On Me" vs. The Aranbee Pop Orchestra - "Bittersweet Symphony (Instrumental)"
  
• 50 Cent...

A first sighting of anything Resistance 3 related has cropped up and
it's not via a LinkedIn profile, tucked away in Sony's financials, or
been mistakenly spilled by a voice-over actor. Nope, it appeared as an
advertising billboard on the film set of an upcoming movie (that's a
new one on us).

The images below are from Shreveport, Los
Angeles - an area commonly used for shooting movies. They appeared on
NeoGaf over the weekend, the community of which has since concluded
that the dilapidated petrol station in the foreground of one of the
images...

RPG specialist BioWare has stated that it will be supporting its latest
opus, Dragon Age: Origins through DLC for two years after the game
launches at the start of next month.

"We have [DLC] plans that
stretch out for basically two years," said the game's Executive
Producer, Mark Darrah. "And it's going to be everything from really
small stuff like item packs up to larger quests that might last an hour
or two up to even fully fledged expansion packs. Really it's a broad
long term support plan for the game."

Darrah went...