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Video Game News, Stories and Updates for the PS3, XBOX 360, PC, PSP, Wii, and DS

Brad Pitt Plunges Into Dark Void

Pitt's Plan B production company options the film rights to Capcom's upcoming jet-packs-and-aliens adventure.

Added by Ryan on Nov. 19, 2009. 41 comments

New Resident Evil 5 Single-Player Content Starts Feb. 17

Two new story-based episodes, a bunch of costumes, and a catch-all Gold Edition package are on the way for your horror-shooting needs early next year.

Added by Brad on Nov. 19, 2009. 57 comments

Most Popular Achievements (11/7 - 11/13)

Oh hey, right, this thing. Sorry it's late!

Added by Jeff on Nov. 17, 2009. 33 comments

Atlus Bringing 3D Dot Game Heroes To North America

It's coming in May!

Added by Jeff on Nov. 17, 2009. 53 comments

Hey, How's Your Knowledge Of Zelda?

Answer some questions, and you might win a copy of Spirit Tracks!

Added by Brad on Nov. 16, 2009. 89 comments

Super Street Fighter IV Hands-On

We mess around with a few of the new characters in Capcom's upcoming Street Fighter update.

Added by Jeff on Nov. 16, 2009. 66 comments

Final Fantasy XIII: March 9 In North America

Also, uh, Leona Lewis?

Added by Brad on Nov. 13, 2009. 236 comments

Here's Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare! On The Wii!

It is all Modern Warfare all the time around here this week.

Added by Brad on Nov. 11, 2009. 164 comments

The New Greatest Picture On This Website Of Ours

Hint: It's Ice-T. Again.

Added by Jeff on Nov. 9, 2009. 251 comments

Most Popular Achievements (10/31 - 11/6)

I bet this is the last week on top for Borderlands.

Added by Jeff on Nov. 8, 2009. 49 comments

Garrus Returns! And Other Secrets About Mass Effect 2

Some familiar faces are back in BioWare's sci-fi sequel, but plenty has changed, too. Read more!

Added by Brad on Nov. 6, 2009. 60 comments

Is This The First Teaser For Kane & Lynch 2?

Do I look like I read German?

Added by Jeff on Nov. 5, 2009. 128 comments

Netflix PS3 Discs Start Shipping

Watch your e-mail boxes... and then I guess watch your mailboxes, too.

Added by Jeff on Nov. 5, 2009. 61 comments

Go Watch Captain N (Actually, Go Watch Pole Position)

New cartoon site launches with plenty of awful third-tier cartoons for on-demand viewing.

Added by Jeff on Nov. 4, 2009. 84 comments

No Doubt Gets Cobain'd, Files Lawsuit Over Band Hero

Band "bitterly disappointed," Activision "believes it is within its legal rights."

Added by Jeff on Nov. 4, 2009. 101 comments

Namco Working On Tekken 6 Online Patch

Good.

Added by Jeff on Nov. 4, 2009. 28 comments

The End of N-Gage

Special interview with the world's leading N-Gage enthusiast inside!

Added by Jeff on Nov. 4, 2009. 103 comments

Most Popular Achievements (10/24 - 10/30)

Spoiler Alert! They're all Borderlands this week.

Added by Jeff on Nov. 1, 2009. 56 comments

Back To Rapture: Hands-On WIth BioShock 2

Same dystopia, different villain.

Added by Brad on Oct. 30, 2009. 76 comments

Here's An In-Depth Look At Disney's Epic Mickey

Curious what Warren Spector's been up to lately? Here you go.

Added by Brad on Oct. 28, 2009. 163 comments

Getting Buzzed With Buzz! Quiz World

Can you test your knowledge of art history and '80s television in the same sitting? Trick question! Those are the same thing!

Added by Brad on Oct. 27, 2009. 21 comments

Netflix Streaming Coming To PS3 This Year

Netflix starts taking reservations for free disc-based streaming solution for PS3.

Added by Jeff on Oct. 25, 2009. 126 comments

Most Popular Achievements (10/17 - 10/23)

Borderlands is absolutely cleaning up this week.

Added by Jeff on Oct. 25, 2009. 39 comments

What You'll Need To Run Modern Warfare 2 On PC

Assuming you can swallow your ire long enough to install it, that is.

Added by Brad on Oct. 23, 2009. 209 comments

Blu-ray Coming to 360... OR IS IT!?!

Steve Ballmer says yae, Major Nelson says nae. Which Microsoft representative do YOU believe?

Added by Ryan on Oct. 22, 2009. 102 comments

Army of Two: The 40th Day's Preorder Bonus: A Whole Online Mode

Plus a look at the modes you'll get, no matter when you buy it.

Added by Brad on Oct. 22, 2009. 48 comments

Eyes-On: The Xbox 360's Instant 1080p Streaming

Exactly how instant is "instant," anyway?

Added by Brad on Oct. 21, 2009. 90 comments

Have You Had Trouble Finding Borderlands?

Gearbox issues a statement on availability.

Added by Jeff on Oct. 21, 2009. 187 comments

This Modern Warfare 2 PC Situation Is Getting Crazy

Apparently, you can pry these dedicated servers from a lot of people's cold, dead hands.

Added by Brad on Oct. 20, 2009. 1139 comments

The 411 On 343's Halo Waypoint

Get a guided tour of the Halo portal coming next month to an Xbox 360 near you.

Added by Brad on Oct. 19, 2009. 92 comments

Most Popular Achievements (10/10 - 10/16)

The latest on support for Sony's trophy system and a new leader round out this week's update.

Added by Jeff on Oct. 18, 2009. 109 comments

A Fresh Dose Of New Super Mario Bros. Wii For Your Weekend

Screenshots! Video! Ice flowers!

Added by Brad on Oct. 16, 2009. 76 comments

Mass Effect 2: January 26

That's soon!

Added by Jeff on Oct. 16, 2009. 117 comments

Borderlands "Zombie Island of Dr. Ned" DLC Announced

Wait, don't they need to get the retail game out the door first?

Added by Brad on Oct. 15, 2009. 269 comments

A Quick Look At GTA IV: Ballad Of Gay Tony's Multiplayer

I mean "quick look" in the literal sense, not the talkin'-over-video sense.

Added by Brad on Oct. 14, 2009. 92 comments

Shakeups Coming To Voice Cast For InFamous II?

Actually, I don't care what he sounds like. I just want to keep zapping trash bag-wearing hobo supermen.

Added by Brad on Oct. 13, 2009. 81 comments

Hands-On With Command & Conquer 4

Right-click on bad guys to make them blow up!

Added by Jeff on Oct. 13, 2009. 30 comments

Welcome Eddie Riggs Into Your Own Metal Fortress

Or: Here's a chance to win a pretty sweet statue for your very own home.

Added by Brad on Oct. 13, 2009. 1228 comments

Most Popular Achievements (10/3 - 10/9)

Quite a shocker at the top of the charts this week.

Added by Jeff on Oct. 11, 2009. 37 comments

SUNDAY NIGHT VIDEO GAME COLLECTION DANCE PARTY

There's only one way to truly celebrate your shelves full of sick-ass cartridges.

Added by Jeff on Oct. 11, 2009. 188 comments

Now There Are Two People Who Want A Getting Up Sequel

Apparently it's not just me.

Added by Jeff on Oct. 9, 2009. 62 comments

Tekken 6 Goes Gold, Co-Op Patch Due After Launch

The King of Iron Fist Tournament is just about ready for your entry.

Added by Jeff on Oct. 9, 2009. 34 comments

New Super Mario Wii: Sort Of Like A Modern SMB3

I submit that "like Super Mario Bros. 3" is the highest possible compliment you could pay to anything, ever.

Added by Brad on Oct. 8, 2009. 86 comments

Exploring Time Anomalies With Ratchet & Clank

We take a crack at the early levels from Insomniac's latest.

Added by Jeff on Oct. 8, 2009. 33 comments

New 4 Left 4 Dead 2: The Scavenge Mode

Sixteen gas cans are all that stand between you and salvation from the undead hordes.

Added by Brad on Oct. 8, 2009. 125 comments

Start Your Day Proper-Like With EVE Online Rap Video

The craziest EVE-related thing since that guy took all that ISK and ran off.

Added by Jeff on Oct. 7, 2009. 88 comments

Persona 4 Post-Mortem Tells You What Went Right, Wrong

"In the end, we all wish for our next project to be an action game."

Added by Jeff on Oct. 6, 2009. 127 comments

Giant Bomb: Now With Full PlayStation Network Trophy Support

Give us your PSN name and we'll give you the world!

Added by Jeff on Oct. 5, 2009. 274 comments

The Next DOTA, Coming To You From... Valve?

Defense of the Ancients maintainer IceFrog is now on the payroll at the maker of Half-Life.

Added by Brad on Oct. 5, 2009. 90 comments

Most Popular Achievements (9/26 - 10/2)

What does October hold for the world of achievable achievements?

Added by Jeff on Oct. 3, 2009. 38 comments

Trine Hits US PlayStation Store October 22

Look for it by the end of July!

Added by Brad on Oct. 2, 2009. 51 comments

VG Movies: Resident Evil, MechWarrior, and More

Movies, movies, movies!

Added by Ryan on Oct. 2, 2009. 46 comments

Take A Return Trip To GTA's Chinatown On The PSP

Just how is Rockstar porting a DS game to the PlayStation Portable, anyway?

Added by Brad on Oct. 1, 2009. 36 comments

Here's The Matt Hazard Game You Were Maybe Waiting For, Maybe?

C'mon, it's a side-scroller. You can get behind that, right? Right?

Added by Brad on Oct. 1, 2009. 66 comments

Sony Busts Out A Gang Of Digital PSP Games For PSPgo Launch

Some hot deals and lots of new games for you PSP-type people out there.

Added by Jeff on Sept. 30, 2009. 73 comments

Dear Mr. Schafer, Thank You For Your Interest...

Don’t do what I did. It only worked in the 80s! - Tim Schafer

Added by Vinny on Sept. 30, 2009. 62 comments

Enslaved 4 U

Here are a few shots of the next game from the developers of Heavenly Sword in a story I only wrote so I could make some kind of tired-ass Britney Spears reference in the headline. Sorry?

Added by Jeff on Sept. 29, 2009. 73 comments

The Science of DJ Hero

We're of the firm mind that you'll need to see and play DJ Hero for yourself for it to finally make sense, but our interview with Chris Lee should help you learn more about FreeStyleGames' upcoming release.

Added by Jeff on Sept. 29, 2009. 55 comments

Retailers Move Alpha Protocol To 2010

There's no official word, but with retailers moving the Alpha Protocol release to next year, it seems likely that we won't see Obsidian's latest anytime soon.

Added by Jeff on Sept. 28, 2009. 85 comments

Super Street Fighter IV Images, Info Leaks

Well, maybe something interesting happened in Japan, after all...

Added by Jeff on Sept. 28, 2009. 117 comments

Most Popular Achievements (9/19 - 9/25)

What if The Beatles wore ODST armor? The top spot would never be the same again.

Added by Jeff on Sept. 25, 2009. 29 comments

Borderlands' Big Baddies: The Crimson Lance

Here's a quick tease of the guys who will be making your life miserable in the back half of Gearbox's swell-lookin' loot shooter.

Added by Brad on Sept. 25, 2009. 74 comments

Real-Life Paperboy

Grown men re-enact scenes from Paperboy in fantastic fashion.

Added by Jeff on Sept. 24, 2009. 73 comments

Shinobu Gets All Playable In No More Heroes 2

That Travis Touchdown was always such a hog for the spotlight.

Added by Brad on Sept. 24, 2009. 26 comments

Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom Vs... Frank West?

Dead Rising star set to throw down alongside Capcom stars, anime dudes, robots.

Added by Brad on Sept. 24, 2009. 79 comments

The Last Guardian Makes A Tokyo Game Show Appearance

A new trailer and interview with Fumito Ueda show off more of Team ICO's third mystical adventure.

Added by Brad on Sept. 24, 2009. 128 comments

Sony Motion Controls Coming to Resident Evil 5, LittleBigPlanet

LBP to get a patch, RE5 to get a whole new edition next year.

Added by Jeff on Sept. 23, 2009. 69 comments

Here's Crackdown 2 In Action (Plus, Bonus Alan Wake!)

You're going to want to look at these shots, agent.

Added by Brad on Sept. 23, 2009. 72 comments

Wii Price Drop: $199.99, September 27

OK, well that's officially official now.

Added by Jeff on Sept. 23, 2009. 85 comments

Microsoft Rolls Out XBLA Plans At TGS

South Park to launch on Oct 7, RayStorm HD made official.

Added by Jeff on Sept. 23, 2009. 37 comments

Sam Fisher Wearing Night Vision Goggles

Also, a release date announcement for the next Splinter Cell.

Added by Jeff on Sept. 23, 2009. 117 comments

The Dueling Ferraris Of Forza 3 And Gran Turismo 5

Two Ferraris enter, one Ferrari leaves! Wait, that isn't right. Just watch these videos.

Added by Brad on Sept. 23, 2009. 200 comments

Return Of Allard

According to some leaked info, the eyes of J Allard have been laser-focused on a new Microsoft tablet machine.

Added by Jeff on Sept. 22, 2009. 70 comments

TrackMania 2 Announced For 2010 Release

I'm looking forward to your next batch of "LOL Maps."

Added by Jeff on Sept. 20, 2009. 53 comments

Most Popular Achievements For 9/12 - 9/18

Find out what's big on the 360, GFWL, and Steam.

Added by Jeff on Sept. 19, 2009. 26 comments

Click Here To Play BrĂ¼tal Legend Today!

Oh yeah, and also get chosen in our random drawing!

Added by Brad on Sept. 18, 2009. 1133 comments

The Best Half-Life 2 Mod Ever

Ever? Ever.

Added by Brad on Sept. 17, 2009. 114 comments

Vogster Entertainment Makes Substantial Staff Cuts

Substantial job cuts hit Vogster, but the company's NJ-based headquarters claims it's still all about CrimeCraft.

Added by Jeff on Sept. 17, 2009. 46 comments

Here's The New Fallout 3 Premium Xbox Theme

Just in case you were wondering what it will look like.

Added by Brad on Sept. 16, 2009. 93 comments

Hands-On With Modern Warfare 2's Multiplayer

Yes, we played it. Here's what you want to know about.

Added by Brad on Sept. 16, 2009. 212 comments

250GB Xbox 360 Hard Drive Confirmed, Part Of Modern Warfare 2 Bundle

Get your Modern Warfare 2 along with a console to play it on.

Added by Jeff on Sept. 15, 2009. 158 comments

Watch Some Borderlands

Check out five new gameplay videos for Gearbox's latest.

Added by Jeff on Sept. 15, 2009. 132 comments

Watch & Win: The MAG Beta

Zipper Interactive's Ben Jones drops knowledge on the new massively massive shooter, then maybe--just maybe!--you get to play it.

Added by Brad on Sept. 14, 2009. 1838 comments

I Just Keep Getting More Excited About DJ Hero

Here are some large shots of Daft Punk to help you out in the excitement department.

Added by Jeff on Sept. 14, 2009. 126 comments

Site Updates - Improved List Tools

Engineer is credit to team.

Added by snide on Sept. 11, 2009. 55 comments

Most Popular Achievements For 9/4 - 9/11

Meet The Beatles.

Added by Jeff on Sept. 11, 2009. 32 comments

Courtney Love: "ACTIVISION SMUGLY BOASTING OF RAPE"

Kurt Cobain's widow gets sloppy on Twitter, threatens a lawsuit against Activision over Guitar Hero 5.

Added by Jeff on Sept. 10, 2009. 183 comments

A Decade Of Dreams

A brief reflection on the lineup of the Dreamcast, 10 years to the day after its release.

Added by Brad on Sept. 9, 2009. 149 comments

Swine Flu, PAX, And You

A public service announcement from some people who were there.

Added by Brad on Sept. 8, 2009. 126 comments

Most Popular Achievements For 8/29 - 9/4

Also, 11 new games now have achievements tied to the site.

Added by Jeff on Sept. 7, 2009. 31 comments

South Park On XBLA: Extreme Truth In Advertising

Just in case you had any remaining doubts that this is going to be a tower defense game...

Added by Brad on Sept. 7, 2009. 74 comments

Giant Bomb At Penny Arcade Expo This Weekend

Or "GB @ PAX" if you're "with" "it."

Added by Jeff on Sept. 3, 2009. 158 comments

Ninja Turtles Return For New DS Brawler

TMNT: Arcade Attack on track for a November release.

Added by Jeff on Sept. 3, 2009. 38 comments

Fine, I'm Playing Borderlands On A PC

Not to alarm you, but this first-person shooter might play better with a mouse and keyboard.

Added by Brad on Sept. 2, 2009. 275 comments

Return of Bonk

The face of the TurboGrafx-16 is coming back next year with an all-new adventure.

Added by Jeff on Sept. 2, 2009. 68 comments

Kurt Cobain, Versatile Front-Man

This collection of Guitar Hero 5 footage is... I don't know, a little messed-up?

Added by Jeff on Sept. 1, 2009. 145 comments

Here's The GTA4: Ballad Of Gay Tony Trailer

Sing a song of downloadable expansions from Rockstar North.

Added by Brad on Sept. 1, 2009. 168 comments

Ogle This Incredibly Huge Metroid Prime Artwork

Gigantic images of Samus at rock bottom prices!

Added by Brad on Aug. 31, 2009. 45 comments

PS2 God Of Wars Hitting PS3 On Blu-Ray This Fall

Looking for a little remastered Kratos in your stocking this year? Perhaps you are in luck.

Added by Brad on Aug. 31, 2009. 137 comments

Most Popular Achievements For 8/22 - 8/28

John Madden takes a batarang to the back of the head and a new leader is crowned.

Added by Jeff on Aug. 29, 2009. 53 comments



Hey, How's Your Knowledge Of Zelda?
Answer some questions, and you might win a copy of Spirit Tracks!
New Resident Evil 5 Single-Player Content Starts Feb. 17
Two new story-based episodes, a bunch of costumes, and a catch-all Gold Edition package are on the way for your horror-shooting needs early next year.
Super Street Fighter IV Hands-On
We mess around with a few of the new characters in Capcom's upcoming Street Fighter update.
Atlus Bringing 3D Dot Game Heroes To North America
It's coming in May!
Brad Pitt Plunges Into Dark Void
Pitt's Plan B production company options the film rights to Capcom's upcoming jet-packs-and-aliens adventure.
Most Popular Achievements (11/7 - 11/13)
Oh hey, right, this thing. Sorry it's late!
Hey, How's Your Knowledge Of Zelda?
Answer some questions, and you might win a copy of Spirit Tracks!
Super Street Fighter IV Hands-On
We mess around with a few of the new characters in Capcom's upcoming Street Fighter update.
New Resident Evil 5 Single-Player Content Starts Feb. 17
Two new story-based episodes, a bunch of costumes, and a catch-all Gold Edition package are on the way for your horror-shooting needs early next year.
Atlus Bringing 3D Dot Game Heroes To North America
It's coming in May!
Brad Pitt Plunges Into Dark Void
Pitt's Plan B production company options the film rights to Capcom's upcoming jet-packs-and-aliens adventure.
Most Popular Achievements (11/7 - 11/13)
Oh hey, right, this thing. Sorry it's late!
Left 4 Dead 2
X360 | PC - Nov. 17, 2009
Assassin's Creed II
PS3 | X360 - Nov. 17, 2009
God of War Collection
PS3 - Nov. 17, 2009
Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles
WII - Nov. 17, 2009
Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines
PSP - Nov. 17, 2009
Gyromancer
XBLM | PC - Nov. 18, 2009
LittleBigPlanet
PSP - Nov. 17, 2009
Formula One 2009
PSP | WII - Nov. 17, 2009
Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes
DS - Nov. 17, 2009
Foto Frenzy
DS - Nov. 17, 2009