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Ludomusicians, rejoice! The Xbox 360 version of Rock Band 2 received a massive title update earlier today, adding a whole slew of oft-requested features to Harmonix's beefy music platform. The most notable of these additions is that the game now supports wireless microphones, such as those used with Lips. Other changes include improved hammer-ons and pull-offs, background downloading for music store purchases and the "Audition Mode," which allows Rock Band Network users to test out their homebrewed Rock Band tracks. In a Rock Band forum thread, Harmonix's Sean Baptiste explained the PS3 version of the update is currently working its way through Sony's certification process. We've yet to hear mention of a Wii version of the patch. C'mon, Harmonix! Waggle-rockers need love too! [Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

Create your very own game face!

Direct link here Check out more screens in our Flickr set According to the PR agency that is handling Dragon Quest Wars, the title should end up seeing release in the states come next week. That’s not 100% official, but it’s looking good! For now, check out the new details on the game’s monsters below. In [...]

Let’s take a close look at the Samurai Warriors 3 fact sheet, shall we? We posted this the other day, but now I’ve highlighted certain aspects… This is the fact sheet for the North American release. Last I checked, Nintendo is yet to confirm the Classic Controller Pro in North America. With both [...]

At first glance, you would never believe that the one-handed Xbox 360 controller above is the work of modder extraordinaire, Ben Heck. Given the svelte, smooth and attractive one-handed controllers he's made before, it's a bit hard to believe this is his work. However, the Heck points out this was a rush-job, so we suppose we can forgive him just this once. The controller features a duplicate left analog stick on the bottom, which players move by placing it on their leg. There are also extra an extra back button and left bumper button just above the face buttons. To top everything off, Ben Heck even squeezed the left trigger under the right side, where it can be pulled with the middle finger. Not his most elegant work, but impressive nonetheless. See a video of it in action after the break. [Via Engadget]

The ‘Game Over’ screen for Dick Tracy. Absolutely every single person that played this game saw this screen…millions of times.

Reader Moldy Clay snapped us this pic while at Rite-Aid. Man oh man, doesn’t that kid on the front of the box look like he’s having a blast?! Either that, or he just crapped his pants.

Maz_Killer noticed somethign curious when listening to the original .NSF from Battletoads. There was a track that was unfamiliar to him. It turns out that the track never actually made it into Battletoads as a game, but it was still included on the cart. A song that didn’t make the cut, but [...]

Experience the horror for yourself.

The Crystal Chronicles name has always meant players are in for a more experimental Final Fantasy experience. While the spin-off series is still infused with the essence of the main, Roman numeral'd franchise, it's still like eating an egg that tastes like an orange. The latest Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers trailer highlights this peculiarity quite clearly. Heavy on action, with a little sarcasm and some sexiness ... even for Crystal Chronicles, this game still looks different. Keep an eye out for our TGS hands-on preview coming soon.

A plethora of Japanese game creators were on hand to give their thoughts of Project Natal.

Check out more screens and art in our Flickr set SANTA CLARA, Calif., (September 25, 2009) – Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., today announced that Dragon Ball®: Revenge of King Piccolo has gone gold exclusively for Wii™. Relive the vibrant and exciting world that spawned the epic multi-generational Dragon [...]

Remember when it was first announced that Resident Evil 5 wasn't coming to the Wii, and fans got really upset, because Resident Evil 4 on the Wii was totally awesome? It seems that decision wasn't made due to Capcom's oversight of said awesomeness -- rather, it looks like they chose to bring that experience to the PS3 with the ball-pointed PlayStation Motion Controller. Seriously, check out this gameplay sample (video posted after the break) from Sony's TGS keynote and tell us that doesn't look exactly like RE4 on the Wii. Okay, the PS3 version is significantly prettier -- and due to the fact that Sony's controller has no nunchuck (which forces the player to hold a SIXAXIS in one hand and the wand in another) the controls look a bit more awkward this time around. [Via VG247]

The official website for C.O.P.: The Recruit has received a ton of updates. You can now check out a lot more gameplay footage, new character profiles, get details on new weapons, and even have a look at some more of the cars you’ll be ‘commandeering’. Click over and have a look for yourself! Site [...]

Travis goes 8-bit to rake in the dough!

The customer is always right.

Step One: Put on your rooster hat! (you can also make your own rooster hat, if you don’t have one yet!) Step Two: Take a picture of yourself or have someone take a picture of you! Step Three: Upload your picture to our wall; it will then be saved in our “Fan Photos” album. 10 Lucky winners will [...]

The Price is Right…a fantastic game show, but not a very good video game. At least this version wasn’t. Who knows, the 2010 version might end up being a great title. Now that Ubisoft has seen that people want a video game version of the show, maybe they’ll have the developer put [...]

This week's content for European Nintendo fans is quite the bevy of scrumptious content. There's a new chapter in the Tales of Monkey Island franchise to laugh through, as well as some new stuff for your little ne'er-do-well in My Life as a Darklord. If WiiWare isn't your thing, you could always shoot everything in sight in some R-Type on the Virtual Console. See? Totally a bevy. You, Me, and the Cubes (WiiWare, 1 -2 players, 1,000 Wii Points) Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 2: The Siege of Spinner Cay (WiiWare, 1 player, 1,000 Wii Points) Sexy Poker (WiiWare, 1 player, 500 Wii Points) Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a Darklord - Palom ally add-on (WiiWare, 1 player, 200 Wii Points) Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a Darklord - Living Room Set add-on (WiiWare, 1 player, 400 Wii Points) R-Type (Sega Master System, 1 - 2 players, 500 Wii Points) Yummy Yummy Cooking Jam (DSiWare, 500 DSi Points)

Namco Bandai General Manager Yozo Sakagami wagers his reputation on the future of Natal.

Sega R&D Creative Officer Toshihiro Nagoshi envisions a future where Natal is relevant.

Konami producer Naoki Maeda loves Natal.

Managing Director Masanori Takeuchi breaks it down in a way even a nub could understand.