To Cover a Cover

Since the beginning of time us Europeans (like the Japanese) have become accustomed to our Final Fantasy boxes bearing nothing but the logo of each iteration. A minimal but classy approach it’s been somewhat of a tradition in PAL land and traditions aren’t one to be broken, until now apparently. Read More »

First Bit: Battlefield: Bad Company 2

Ever found yourself on the fence about buying a new game? This should get you off it! Watch the opening minutes of Battlefield: Bad Company 2 after the break. Read More »

Dead Rising 2 Dated + Prologue Announcement

As part of the slew of X10 announcements coming out of San Francisco, Capcom has announced the official release date for Dead Rising 2. You can expect to see the sequel on store shelves on August 31 in the US and September 3 in Europe. Check out the new X10 trailer and further information after the break. Read More »

Modern Warfare 2 DLC Coming This Spring

The release date information just keeps flowing in from X10. Microsoft has unveiled that gamers can expect to see the first post-launch DLC pack for Modern Warfare 2 this Spring on Xbox Live. No word on any exclusivity, but the press release does mention that it will be available first for the Xbox 360. Further details on what exactly will be released in the content pack have not been announced.

Microsoft Press Release

Halo: Reach Beta Dated and Box Art Revealed

During tonight’s X10 it was announced that Halo: Reach’s Multiplayer Beta would go live on May 3. I do hope everyone has their ODST disc ready, the wait is almost over. To top off the great news, we’ve had the pleasure of some sweet accompanying box art, after the break. Read More »

First Bit: BioShock 2

Ever found yourself on the fence about buying a new game? This should get you off it! Watch the opening minutes of BioShock 2 after the break. Read More »

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 to Feature WWII Level

The ESRB has just secured their rating for Battlefield: Bad Company 2, revealing that the game’s beginning will see players returning to World War II, something I’m sure many many are hoping will be brief.

In single-player mode, players conduct missions on an unnamed Japanese island during World War II and then move into the modern day through jungles, deserts, and snowy terrain.

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Say Hello to Joe Danger

Looking back at our video archives, here’s a game that due to my forgetful mind never made the front page. Joe Danger, by Hello Games puts you in the shoes of the former as the world’s most dangerous and determined stuntman. Check out some old but thrilling footage and an interview from last year’s Eurogamer Expo after the break. Read More »

L.A. Noire Coming to 360? “It’s not a PS3-exclusive”

As L.A. Noire slowly begins to reveal itself, Joystiq are reporting that it’s no longer a PS3 exclusive. Coming from the comments section of a Game Informer post, Matthew Kato claims the game’s going multiplatform.

“It’s not a PS3-exclusive. It was at one point, but it’s coming out for the PS3 and 360.”

Nothing’s official as of yet, so I’d take this announcement with a grain of salt if I was you, at least until we see it in print. Being something I’ve had my eye on for a while I’m happy we’re finally hearing news on this project. Game Informer’s preview will be with subscribers and newsstands shortly. Stay tuned for more info.

Red Dead’s Lasso and Weapons Trailer

Rockstar Games have just released some new screens showcasing Red Dead Redemption’s lasso. Will you kill or capture your bounty? Play nice and you’ll have the option of hogtying downed enemies to keep that conscience clear, picking up greater rewards later on. Collecting bounty won’t ever go unnoticed, providing Marston with extra cash and goodwill from the local law. Read More »