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Rather than offer interesting social commentary or moody atmospheric tone, the just-released Ballad of Gay Tony teaser instead teaches us that Luis Lopez is not a joking around kinda guy. He takes shots, tosses dudes off of buildings - he even goes to the driving range! In case it weren't already glaringly obvious to you, the second Grand Theft Auto IV expansion will be taking itself quite a bit less seriously than the first digital release. Thankfully, the wait is nearly over and we can find out for ourselves tomorrow just how much Rockstar Games has twisted its latest opus.

If you live near Melbourne, Australia, you'll have the opportunity to pick up New Super Mario Bros. Wii a bit early, and either vie for a lovely prize or laugh at people in silly costumes! Nintendo is holding a midnight launch event for the game on Wednesday night, November 11, at its "Nintendo Experience" EBGames store.Attendees will have a chance to win the glass laser-etched Mario statue seen above, provided they're willing to dress up as their favorite Mario character. Does the Kuribo's Shoe count as a character?If you don't already have a costume, you'll have the beginning of a (terrible) Mario outfit once you pick up your pre-order: EB in Australia is giving away Mario baseball caps with reserved copies. [Via GoNintendo]

Remember when we heard that Samurai Warriors 3 would have a mode that was very similar to ‘The Mysterious Murasame Castle’? Well, in the scans we posted earlier today, you can see Takamaru’s makeover. First, his original art from back in the day, and then what he looks like in Samurai Warriors 3. I’d [...]

Critically acclaimed free-to-play MMO introduces new adventure pack, epic difficulty and more!

See the designs behind the game.

Japan is going to have a great opportunity to be involved in one hell of a contest to promote Professor Layton and the Spector’s Flute. All gamers have to do is sign up for this contest at the official website for Professor Layton and the Spector’s Flute. What could they win, you ask? 1,000 [...]

The 12th expansion of PoxNora is scheduled for a mid-November launch.

See the triumphant return of the mouse on Wii.

Direct link here EDISON N.J., October 28, 2009 - The Chipmunks are back and ready to sing and dance for their legions of fans! Majesco Entertainment (NASDAQ: COOL) today released the trailer for Alvin and The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel. Watch as The Chipmunks and The Chipettes take to the stage in virbrant concert locations around the [...]

WAR for MAC now available free of charge to existing subscribers and $19.95 to new players.

First of its kind in social stock gaming opens for online fun with friends.

Current wireless adapter geting more support.

Some days you feed on a tree frog ... and some days you get a new Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker demo! Kojima's official blog brings word that a new demo will drop on the Japanese PSN this Sunday, November 1st. It's not quite the same as the one we got our hands on -- this one will be a tweaked version of the demo that was available exclusively in a special section of Konami's booth at the Tokyo Game Show. Kojima Productions has modified the controls based on player feedback, adding an unlockable third control scheme on top of the original two. The developer also improved the enemy AI and behavior, and changed the CQC system a tad, all in an effort to make the game easier to play. Kojima explains that this process of releasing demos is a game of "catch ball" with the players and that he's looking for more input after they've tried this second demo. Sharing is caring, after all. [Via andriasang]

First hybrid disc to feature both a movie and a game.

Sequel to award-winning videogame offers new lineup of classic family favorites.

Don't want to bother going outside with friends on Halloween? Good! PlayStation Home is hosting two different virtual events, one for Europe and one for America.On Halloween Day, from 6-8PM GMT, SCEE will be hosting a virtual party in the Burn Zombie Burn space. Participants that purchase and wear appropriately undead attire will receive a special "treat" upon arriving. For more details, visit the EU PlayStation.blog.SCEA is celebrating one day earlier, on Halloween Eve. At 11:59PM EST, the Central Plaza will feature a zombie rally that will put Hamsters vs Humans to shame (cough). Once again, virtual prizes will be handed out to all that participate -- and isn't that so much better than going outside, only to get tooth decay? For more details on America's festivities, visit the US PlayStation.blog.Source - Halloween comes to PlayStation HomeSource - Celebrate Halloween PlayStation Home-Style at the Zombie Rally

Join the iCarly cast and create virtual "webisodes" of the hit TV show.

While the Xbox 360 Sky Player apparently launched in the UK yesterday as planned, things veered away from the plan almost immediately thereafter. The service was "suspended" shortly after launch, for what must be the best possible problem in Microsoft's eyes: too many subscribers."Unfortunately due to the unprecedented levels of simultaneous demand," a statement on Xbox.com reads, "we did not have the capacity to satisfy all service requests and therefore temporarily suspended all access to the service." The service is being reinstated in phases today, presumably with some upgrades in place to deal with the demand. An earlier statement (reproduced on Engadget) specified tomorrow as the target date for the relaunch -- it seems likely that all users will be returned to their regularly scheduled programming then.

Sieghart, renowned hero Of Bermesiah, is now available.

A classic shooter series returns on the PSP.

Square Enix's DSiWare RTS hits Japan today.

Eight new levels coming to first person puzzler.

Chances are, you want "non stop climax action" as soon as possible. Thanks to the PS3's region-free gaming, you'll be able to do just that. Bayonetta, contrary to reports on other sites, is completely region-free. The game's menus and dialog, as Siliconera discovered, are all in English -- no need to learn Japanese, folks. Considering the game isn't US-bound until early next year, this import is an easy choice for those that want Hideki Kamiya's latest now.

Gamescampus' MLB Dugout Heroes Takes Honors In The 2009 National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) children's products competition.

Multiplayer fighter from OGPlanet features heroes of myth and legend.

In a new feature titled "Anatomy of a Screenshot," Game Informer dissects in-game screens and details the situations found within. The first title to receive the treatment is the recently revealed -- but long rumored -- Epic Mickey, from Warren Spector and Disney. The screen above details the upcoming Wii-exclusive title's heads-up display (HUD), showcasing Mickey's "persona" status, special items and details on the world around the classic Disney hero.Also, it points out Mickey's "iconic" ears ... you know, in case you missed them.

Elite district presents some thrilling challenges for players.

Optical zoom lens and hard case allows Nintendo DSi owners to take closer, clearer photos.

If you're interested in checking out God of War 3 early, but don't want to play the first two God of Wars again, Sony corporate synergy has a solution for you! The Blu-Ray release of District 9, due December 29 (a bit later than the God of War Collection), will include a playable demo of God of War 3. Once you've played through the demo, a making-of featurette will be unlocked (for the game, not the movie).While District 9 and God of War 3 are united in that they're both things that people presumably want to see, it strikes us as odd that this rather random collection is the first Blu-ray/game demo pairing for SCEA. The Watchmen movie and game actually related to one another in some way, and they came on separate discs.