Next 'Games Convention Online' set for July 8-11 in Leipzig
by Alexander Sliwinski 
{ 10 minutes ago }
Games Convention Online was Leipzig's way of staying on the map after it lost the mega European games convention, which became GamesCom in Cologne. That show brought in an astounding 245,000 attendees its first year.
Bayonetta's dancing is really 'sexy'
by JC Fletcher { 1 hour ago } 
What kind of touch-ups did Platinum do after this prototype stage? " ... on Kamiya-san's orders," animator Uchi says, "we accentuated the movements of her waist and butt to make it over-the-top in the sexiness department." You'd have to accentuate the hell out of those movements to go from that to "sexy."
The terrifying prototypes of Tony Hawk: Ride
by Richard Mitchell { 1 hour ago }
Not everyone can be as skilled as we were the very first time we tried Tony Hawk: Ride. Most people, as we understand it, are a bit daunted by the game's iconic peripheral at first. We're told it can be quite intimidating. That may be true, but just wait until you see some of the original prototypes Robomodo recently revealed to Develop. Employing wooden boards, blank decks, arcade buttons, trackballs and, yes, duct tape, the prototypes appear infinitely more frightening than the comparatively svelte final product. Check them out and be thankful for the Ride that never was.
Fight Night: Round 4 gets new fighters, modes, major update Dec. 3
by David Hinkle { 2 hours ago }
Punch your way through to our gallery
Pugilists looking to beef up their stable of brawlers in Fight Night Round 4 will be able to do just that when EA offers up three new fighters in a DLC pack for 360 and PS3 on December 3. For the price of 160
($2) and $1.99, respectively, you'll be able to add boxing greats Evander Holyfield, Sonny Liston and Bernard Hopkins to your virtual lineup of potential pulverizers. In addition to the new DLC, EA will also bring in the cut man to fix a few issues fighters are having with the game -- you can find the full list of fixes after the break -- and will add Old School Rules and Ring Rivalry mode. Here's the fight card:Full bundle (Xbox 360/PS3) - 800
($10) / $9.99
- Evander Holyfield, Sonny Liston and Bernard Hopkins
- Ring Rivalry game mode (allows players to choose from over 20 different match options recreating boxing's most famous matchups)
- Old School Rules game mode (simulates the common rules of boxing prior to the establishment of the Marquis of Queensbury Rules)
($2) / $1.99Old School Rules mode -- 320
($4) / $3.99Ring Rivalry mode -- 160
($2) / $1.99Gallery: Fight Night Round 4 (DLC)
Australian Attorney General Atkinson plans appeal of Modern Warfare 2 rating
by Alexander Sliwinski { 2 hours ago }
The anti-game antics of Atkinson are coming dangerously close to reminding us of the United States' disgraced, former attorney Jack Thompson. The Age reports Atkinson was recently on Aussie national radio and expressed that the Classification Board in Australia "does everything" to "get games in under the radar, and film, generally." Later, he stated that he has "no trust" in the board to apply guidelines, thus drawing up guidelines for games to have an R18+ classification "would be to draw them up in sure and certain knowledge that they would be stretched and then broken." So, games aren't being rated properly, but he won't support an R18+ rating. Feel free to drop your "facepalm" reactions below in the comments.
Source -- Atkinson confirms MW2 appeal [AU GameSpot]
Source -- No confidence [The Age]
Engage: New Star Trek Online screens and dev diary
by Griffin McElroy { 3 hours ago } 
With our rudimentary knowledge of the expanded Star Trek universe, we have a hard time following Cryptic Studios' series of lore briefings for Star Trek Online (the latest installment of which is posted above). Still, you don't have to have a Ph.D. in Klingon-Starfleet relations to appreciate the gargantuan space battles featured in the video. You just have to have eyes. We suppose an appreciation for lasers helps, too.
In addition to the moving pictures, Atari has released a batch of new stills, as well, which we've tossed into the gallery below. Unless you have some aversion to wrinkle-headed alien species, we think you'll like what you see.
In addition to the moving pictures, Atari has released a batch of new stills, as well, which we've tossed into the gallery below. Unless you have some aversion to wrinkle-headed alien species, we think you'll like what you see.
Gallery: Star Trek Online (11/24/09)
If Namco releases more Tekken 6 DLC, it will be free
by JC Fletcher { 3 hours ago }
Of course, this is the same company that released paid Star Wars DLC for Soul Calibur IV after the director said there wouldn't be. So don't go empty out your Tekken 6 DLC fund just yet.
Gallery: Tekken 6 (GamesCom 2009)
[Via Siliconera]
GameStop 'Buy 2, Get 1 Free' used game sale starts tomorrow
by Justin McElroy { 4 hours ago } 
Just so there's no confusion, we're not suggesting that you buy used games for yourself to save money, far from it. We just can't help but think how much extra cash you'd have left for Assassin's Creed 2 if you got everyone on your list a second-hand copy of Wheelman.
[Via CheapCollegeGamers]
Ubisoft writer says team working on Far Cry 3, looks 'pretty exciting'
by David Hinkle { 4 hours ago }
That's about all we have to go on right now. Offer your own speculation in the comments below while we sit here and imagine all of the people and things we're going to kaboom.
Next Tron game teased, debuting at VGAs
by Randy Nelson { 5 hours ago }
Joining games the likes of Halo: Reach and 2K's new Spec Ops debuting at this year's Spike Video Game Awards is a new installment in the Tron franchise. It's not the first time we've heard of the game -- it was rumored to be in development back in January of this year. Still, its existence is confirmed by an all-too-brief teaser at GameTrailers, which promises a proper unveiling at Spike's awards show on Saturday, December 12.
Based on the teaser, the game may simply be titled Tron -- although the logo and art style found in the footage are very similar to that of the upcoming movie sequel, Tron: Legacy. We'll find out exactly what to expect on the Game Grid in just a little over two weeks' time. For now, check out the teaser after the break.
[Via That Videogame Blog]
Based on the teaser, the game may simply be titled Tron -- although the logo and art style found in the footage are very similar to that of the upcoming movie sequel, Tron: Legacy. We'll find out exactly what to expect on the Game Grid in just a little over two weeks' time. For now, check out the teaser after the break.
[Via That Videogame Blog]
PSN Tuesday: Turkey Thursday 2009 edition
by Alexander Sliwinski { 5 hours ago }
Thanks to Turkey Day this Thursday, the PSN update is going live a couple days early. Gobble up the savings as several PSN titles are priced perfectly for tryptophan overdose relaxation. Check out the full PSN update after the break to find more things to do while avoiding family obligations this weekend.
Choose your platform to view the corresponding release list:
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(Note: Continue past the break to view both release lists.)
LucasArts whipping up online co-op patch for Lego Indy 2
by Randy Nelson { 5 hours ago }
Soon, friends who see that you're playing Lego Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues on Xbox Live or PlayStation Network won't need to sit idol-y by -- they'll be able to join in. LucasArts has tweeted that it's working on a patch that will bring online co-op play to the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the latest Lego game on the block.
What's more, the publisher has also confirmed that the patch will let players collaborate in the game's level editor, tweeting, "In LIJ2's new co-op, you'll be able to join others as they build and play their levels." As for timing, LucasArts says to "give it a few weeks" before the update is transported by submarine from Cairo toa secret island base Microsoft and Sony's servers.
What's more, the publisher has also confirmed that the patch will let players collaborate in the game's level editor, tweeting, "In LIJ2's new co-op, you'll be able to join others as they build and play their levels." As for timing, LucasArts says to "give it a few weeks" before the update is transported by submarine from Cairo to
Rumor: OPM teases Dead Space reveal in December
by Ludwig Kietzmann { 6 hours ago }
Considering the artwork depicted on the "next month" page of November's Official PlayStation Magazine, it requires only the slightest of hops to reach the conclusion that a new Dead Space announcement is lurking just around the corner. Allegedly snapped by GOONL!NE (as in the connectivity instruction, not the lineup of criminals), the artwork features a grotesque, tentacled creature viewed through what appears to be the iconic toaster visor of Dead Space protagonist Isaac Clarke. The site confidently suggests that the creature itself is derived from the original game's concept art.Now's the time to strategically remember several job listings, which mentioned a Dead Space follow-up, along with EA CEO John Riccitiello's recently expressed desire to have EA focus on more profitable, safer games. What could be safer than an isolated spaceship sending out a distress call?
The November issue of Official PlayStation Magazine is on sale
[Via CVG]
Dell severs $20 off Left 4 Dead 2 PC price
by Richard Mitchell { 6 hours ago }
[Thanks, Eric!]
Spend your scratch on New DJ Hero DLC
by Randy Nelson { 6 hours ago }
($8) and $7.99 on Xbox Live Marketplace and PlayStation Store, respectively (the tracks are not offered for purchase separately). Each track is sold separately for Wii at 300 Wii Points ($3) apiece.Also out today for Wii are the two tracks from last month's Extended Mix Pack 01: "All Of Me" by 50 Cent featuring Mary J. Blige vs. "Radio Ga Ga" by Queen, and "DARE" by Gorillaz vs. "Can't Truss It" performed by Public Enemy. Those will set living room DJs back 300 Wii Points, as well.
The knowledge that your DJ Hero controller is a million times cooler than the Tony Hawk Ride board is, as always, priceless.
