She’s back! For those upset about the recent Portal 2 delay, this is for you.

Just like last year, in an attempt to rub fanboys up the wrong way, Kojima-san took the stage at Microsoft’s Briefing to shed some light on the latest game in the series, Metal Gear Solid: Rising. The trailer’s tag “Cut at Will” was used as Raiden ripped through enemies and objects with flair, choosing the angles as he went.

One a side note you’d think a sword-based action game would be a perfect fit for Natal Kinect, no? Trailer after the jump. What will you cut?

Monday’s sure aren’t what they used to be. Media Molecule started the week with a bang, with the announcement of LittleBigPlanet 2 – heart-melting trailer attached.

Building upon the original, Media Molecule states it’s no longer about just making levels, but entire games. One of the game’s new features, the “Direct Control Seat” is set to offer endless possibilities allowing level creators to map controller buttons to any object or function within a game. Embodied by an actual seat, the control scheme switches the second Sackboy jumps into it. Imagine the community once they get their hands on this expanded toolset.

Complete with grappling hooks and Space Invaders-styled shooting, the trailer shows that it’s more than just an upgrade. The game claims to sport a new graphics engine, greater physics and the inclusion of all two-million of the original game’s existing levels. Join the conversation on the LittleBigPlanet Forums or head on over to Media Molecule’s website for more information.

LittleBigPlanet 2 drops this Winter on PlayStation 3.

Last week we saw the Justin Bieber phenomenon kicking ass and taking names, specifically that of our favorite chainsaw wielding game designer, Cliff Blezenski. Being the bigger man, Cliffy pushed up his appointment with Fallon to this evening and boy was it worth the wait. The clanger dropped by Microsoft on Xbox Live last week pretty much confirmed it, and this trailer made it that much more official. Hit the jump for the game’s first trailer.

Prior to the show I wasn’t sure if CliffyB’s Gears act could follow up Bieber’s ‘Drum-Off’ against Questlove last week, turns out I was dead wrong! The Gears of War 3 World Premiere is below, let the salivating commence!

Early this morning a Taiwanese site leaked a trailer for the upcoming Halo: Reach beta. While we can’t yet confirm the videos authenticity, it certainly looks real. And by real we mean really promising! Check out the full trailer after the break!

The new trailer (posted below) shows off some of the new features gamer’s can expect from Halo: Reach when it drops on May 3rd. Some specific additions contained in the trailer include jetpacks, assassinations and the new Invasion and Head Hunter multiplayer modes.

Let’s be honest, do you need any other reason to check out the video? It’s Halo, it’s new, and if the footage below is any indicator, those fortunate enough to have beta invites are in for a treat.

Update: It’s official! Bungie has released the trailer on their homepage.

Last year Nintendo broke their age-old rule of one 3D Mario game per generation with the surprise announcement of Super Mario Galaxy 2. Hitting US stores on May 23 and Europe shortly after (June 11), Nintendo don’t seem to be messing around this year. Check out the game’s mouth-watering box art and a brand new trailer after the break.

Yoshi joins Mario on his second adventure through the galaxy – though I’m still baffled why he was absent from the first game. New power-ups are present, notably the Drill Bit which sees our favourite plumber burrowing through the back of planets as well as inside them, without a Warp Pipe in sight.

Nintendo have promised 95-99% of new content with the sequel, scrapping the complaint from fans that some old levels would return. If the game lives up to be as good as his first outing then we’re in for treat! The game’s fact sheet follows.

• Mario collects stars as he travels from galaxy to galaxy. Every level is new, but the game retains the charm, sense of wonder and beauty in line with Mario’s history.
• Mario works his way through the various levels, sometimes upside-down, sometimes floating from place to place.
• On some stages, Mario can find an egg, smash it open and hop onto the back of Yoshi. Yoshi can use his tongue to grab items and shoot them back at enemies, or to snag attach points and swing across chasms.
• Yoshi has an interesting diet. When he eats a Dash Pepper, he gets so hot and frenzied he can run up steep inclines and vertical walls. When he eats a Blimp Fruit, he inflates like a balloon and floats to new heights.
• New power-ups include a drill that Mario uses to tunnel through the planet’s surface all the way to the other side of a planet.
• Skilled players will want to collect new Comet Metals, which will unlock harder levels with even more challenges.

Mmm… Shexy Box Art!

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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.

From taming wild horses to dragging enemies through the dirt on horseback, the lasso will help accomplish many tasks along the way. Coupled with the featured weapons in the trailer below and there’s bound to be a reason to visit the wild West this April. Hit the gallery underneath the video for more screenshots courtesy of Rockstar.

Early this morning the single-player Battlefield: Bad Company 2 trailer debuted on GameTrailers TV. The episode revealed that the original B Company would be returning, with players stepping back in the shoes of Private Preston Marlowe. Also revealed in the episode, was a new multiplayer demo launching sometime in February.

I’ll admit, the story seems to be a typical military campaign – someone cue the default Russian enemies and over the over the top violence. Fortunately, the new trailer features spectacular visuals paired with some excellent music via Queens of the Stone Age, and that, for me, looks like one hell of an experience.

“Things are going to get real ugly,” on March 2 when Battlefield Bad Company 2 launches. (Honestly, who didn’t see that one coming at the end of the post?)

As expected, footage from Tron Evolution, the tie-in game to next winter’s Tron Legacy, was shown during the VGAs. The trailer is a bit short when it comes to revealing any sort of story but is drenched in light cycle and glowing disc goodness. Trailer after the jump.

Coinciding with the release of the movie in May, Ubisoft are returning to The Sands of Time storyline with Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands. Looking to feature similar mechanics to the 2003 smash hit, fans of the time-control abilities will have a chance to revisit the Prince of Persia they know and love.

“Sultans die, Kingdoms fall, but the sand remains. Now hidden within, is a dark secret.”

Feast your eyes on the CG trailer for The Forgotten Sands after the jump.