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The thing about luxury is that you can never have too much of it. Already picked up Modern Warfare 2? Of course you did -- but so what? Have another! Joystiq is giving away a copy of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 for Xbox 360 and, of course, that's not all ... We're including an exceedingly schweet Astro Gaming A40 Sound System complete with headset, mixamp and Modern Warfare 2 speaker tags. But wait! In order to make this giveaway truly Hef-worthy, we're also tossing in a -- neatly folded -- plush robe and pair of slippers (pipe not included), which are both embroidered with Modern Warfare 2 logos. This ultimate lap-of-luxury set could be yours by following the rules for entry below: Leave a comment telling us what your preferred gaming attire is. You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec). Limit 1 entry per person. This entry period ends at 12:00PM ET on Thursday, November 12. At that time, we'll randomly select one winner to receive a Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 game for Xbox 360 ($59.99 ARV), an Astro Gaming A40 Sound System ($249.95 ARV) and a Modern Warfare 2, one-size-fits-all robe and slipper set ($50.00 ARV). For a list of complete rules, click here.

Square Enix is planning to start 2010 off right in Japan: by selling a Dragon Quest game. The publisher announced that Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Reverie, the last of the planned DS remakes, will be out in Japan on January 28, just over a month after another big RPG franchise release. We can now attempt a guess at when the North American release will take place, given the release dates of the last two games. Dragon Quest IV came out in Japan in November 2007, and then in America in September 2008 -- ten months apart. Dragon Quest V was released in July 2008 in Japan, and February 2009 in North America, just seven months apart. Therefore, Dragon Quest VI will probably be released in America in ... spring 2010. That's when every game is coming out. [Via Andriasang]

Fallout Boy and LMFAO join Audition's lineup of premier artists.

Fast-paced puzzle action from the makers of Diner Dash is now shipping to stores.

The MAG beta program is getting one final, well-timed push before Zipper Interactive gears up to launch the impossibly oversized shooter. The game has officially moved onto Beta Phase 4 -- a shift which not only makes 6,000 changes within the game (including modifications to the skill tree and an increased level cap), but also makes the beta exclusively available to those who've pre-ordered the online FPS at GameStop. Yes, if you've been playing the beta using one of the other promotional access codes, you'll be shut out of the proceedings. However, as a side bonus, Zipper is now keeping the game's servers open all day, every day. That's right, you no longer need to sacrifice your nightly Murder, She Wrote viewings to adhere to the beta's odd schedule. Thanks, Zipper!

Zoo Games announced today that Wedding Dash® is now available for the Nintendo DS™. Zoo Games partnered with PlayFirst, Inc., creator of the Wedding Dash series and a leading publisher of casual games, to bring the title to the DS. This newest Nintendo DS™ release features time-management action as players keep everything running smoothly for [...]

Eager karaoke fans desperate to hear the entire tracklist from forthcoming Nintendo Wii exclusive We Sing can do so now - as Nordic Games reveals the final line up on the game’s brand new official website at www.wesinggame.com. Crank up the sound, as the 30 songs and artists are revealed for the first time within a [...]

There might be a game buried deep in the Modern Warfare 2: Prestige Edition box that showed up on our doorstep yesterday, but if so, we're not aware of it. See, we've been a little too busy harnessing the miracle of modern technology so we can see in the dark. We've opened our eyes in the blackness and seen the green-tinted future, and now we want to share our vision with you. (And yes, we'll be giving the whole thing away soon.)

Phalanx - 500 Nintendo Points - remake of the Sharp X68000/GBA/SNES title - graphics/music based on the Sharp X68000 version - new gameplay elements added Fantastic Cube - 800 Nintendo Points - due out Jan.

Konami has confirmed that Dance Dance Revolution Music Fit will be launching in Japan on January 28th, 2010. This title is going to be a Japan-only release. For those that are looking for a little bit more information on this game, check out the Wiki blurb below. On October 30, 2009 Konami launched the [...]

A portion of an OSV review, and unboxing… Direct link here The album is out today in Japan, and even if you’re not the biggest fan of Naoshi Mizuta, I recommend checking this one out, as it just may change your mind.

MCV reports that Microsoft has been showing Project Natal off to UK publishers this week, and filling them in on the launch plan. According to the site's unnamed sources, Microsoft plans to release the peripheral in November 2010, at a sub-£50 ($84) price point that could go as low as £30 ($50) when sold by itself. That price happens to match the price predicted by Michael Pachter last month. MCV's sources say that Microsoft will have 5 million cameras ready for launch, with a "great launch line-up" of 14 games. While a November launch of a major video game item seems plausible even in a year overloaded with spring releases, this information remains unverified and, therefore, suspect. And we're tempted to say that the price is too good to be true. If it does turn out to be $50, our expression of delight may be the first thing the fancy camera sees.

Have you been wondering why North America’s E-Tank drink can looks like this… Instead of the Japanese design? Well, a Boston America rep has stepped in to discuss why the design choice was made. “I understand why that Japanese version had such a tremendous appeal to the hard core Megaman fan but when we showed this to the [...]

Has Infinity Ward gone too far with Call of Duty's airport level?

In a market place saturated with huge franchises and ultra realistic titles, gamers may be left wondering where the fun has gone. British indie games developer Onteca have taken a side step to get back to the true essence of gaming. With the release of their newly developed game coming this January, the company is [...]

Want to get a free case of Hint water, which would cost you $22 otherwise? All you have to do is send a copy of your Wii Fit Plus receipt to hintwater@5wpr.com. You’ll have a choice of slamming down either Blackberry, Watermelon, Pomegranate Tangerine, Mango Grapefruit or Raspberry Lime flavors.

I barely remember this magazine, but seeing VideoGames & Computer Entertainment #1 chronicled for those that never had the chance to read it sure is a treat. I love stepping back in time through game magazines, just to reminisce about the industry in its infancy. I can only imagine my younger self getting [...]

No, this isn’t real audio from the game…but it’s still funny!