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This past Saturday brought us the Spike TV Video Game Awards and - before experiencing the litany of world exclusives that awaited us inside - we spent some time outside cruising the red carpet and talking (briefly!) to many of the game developers and talent. We squeezed them for information as fast as we could while simultaneously wishing them holiday cheer and good tidings. Yes, it was as awkward as it sounds. Here's what we learned from Vince Zampella and Jason West from Infinity Ward about Modern Warfare 2. So what do you all think about Medal of Honor going Modern Warfare? Vince Zampella: Eh, good for them! You're not saying, "Hey, this is our territory." Vince: Nah. Since the game shipped a month ago, Infinity Ward has been squashing bugs and reading feedback. Vince: Absolutely. The benefit of making a game that all of our guys love to play is that all of our guys are playing it, and they're running into the same problems that any other player is, so we want to get that stuff fixed as soon as possible. Jason West: Yeah, the studio has been shut down for all of December, but these guys are playing the game and they want to come in on their own time to fix it and patch it. Considering that they're all on vacation, the responsiveness of the team has been pretty awesome. [Note: based on the new unlimited ammo glitch, they still have some work to do. Unless there's a Christmas miracle] Has anything really surprised you with multiplayer? Vince: Well, yeah .. the Javelin thing, obviously [laughs]. Just the fact that somebody picked that out. Jason: And the infinite Care Package one is pretty impressive, I mean you have to do this, do that and ... Vince: I could see you accidentally doing it, but then how do you figure out how to go back and replicate it? That's crazy. So if there's a Modern Warfare 3, what can you possibly pack in to top the Night Vision Goggles? Vince: This time we'll have a version that comes with a complete tank. Jason: Yeah, or a full-sized Ghillie suit would be awesome, too.

Segregation is alive and well in this casual port.

DS owners can mark their calendars now for the hotly anticipated survival horror FPS.

A reminder from your friendly neighborhood Joystiq: The Army of Two: The 40th Day demo promised earlier this week is now available on Xbox Live Marketplace. Weighing in at a less-than-diminutive two gigabytes, the demo allows players to try out a part of the first level of the game. And, since Army of Two kind of depends on cooperative play, the demo thankfully offers both offline and online co-op for two players. The demo may or may not also contain bro hugs. We hope it does. Shortcut: Add the Army of Two: The 40th Day demo to your 360 download queue [Via Xbox.com]

Consumer electronics bling-modder Stuart Hughes has transformed the $200 Wii into a £299,995 ($491,000) console. The device took six months to convert, and features 2,500 grams of 22 carat gold and 19.5 carats of diamonds on the buttons. Only three units were made. Some of you out there may be asking: "Well, what do I do if the Wii breaks? Who handles the warranty?" If you're asking that question ... well, frankly, you can't afford this luxury in the first place. [Thanks, deepa; via LuxuryLaunches]

Uggghhh…another one of these articles. How many contradicting studies do we have to see before people realize that we’re never going to come to a conclusion that everyone can agree on?!

Ah, Total Recall references -- does it get any better? Well, five times the XP for five days in Red Faction: Guerrilla is a start. Any of you Quaids out there who jump online for some jetpack-fueled fun will get quintuple XP from today up until Monday, December 21. And if you've not downloaded the multiplayer DLC pack yet, check out Volition's Twitter feed, @RedFaction. Volition's going to be giving away codes for the DLC to a few lucky followers throughout the event.

Just in time for the Holidays, Cross Fire introduces latest update featuring new Christmas weapons, maps and more.

All-new online WWII third person shooter game lets players create their own tanks and do battle on historically accurate battlefields.

As 2009 drawn to a close, it seems that Borderlands is going to be one of the few real original IP success stories of the year. Gearbox's co-optimized first-person shooter has emerged from a pack of licensed games and sequels to sell 2 million units worldwide, according to Take-Two's most recent financial release. Take-Two added that the game "has established itself as a key franchise for Take-Two, for which the Company has long-term publishing rights," so it seems as though 2 million or so of you have a return trip or two to look forward to in the coming years.

PM Studios is bringing yet another retro arcade shooter to PSP via the PlayStation Network in 2010. Gunbird 2 Remix is true to its name and promises "all new 3D/2D hybrid graphics." According to the press release, there will be six different characters to choose from, each with different attacks and storylines, and multiple endings for each. Gunbird 2 Remix should be available on the PlayStation Store in both America and Europe next February. For a video of the original arcade game, head past the break.

This new footage focuses on boss battles with a variety of the game's colossal beasts.

Sign up and participate in the stress test and win a spot in the closed Beta, exclusive prizes items and more.

Bayonetta's hair takes on various forms to pummel and destroy her enemies.

A social drinking game offered through Facebook.

It was not sent to die.

Def Jam Rapstar gives you the chance to flex your rhyming skills in the comfort of your own home.

Become a Rap icon with Def Jam Rapstar.

Detailed a couple months back, SOCOM: Confrontation's DLC pack "Cold Front" arrives later today on the PlayStation Network for the introductory price of $10 ($15 after December 20), though we're just seeing it in action today with a couple of gameplay trailers. The DLC includes not just five new maps, but snow effects, a new gameplay mode and ... wait, what's this? Fancy new clothes! Nothing says "tactical warfare" like goose down jackets! Get a taste for the DLC, then test your mettle against the urge to get fashionable, just after the break. [Thanks, Edgar]

Nintendo has announced some new Club Nintendo rewards for patrons to spend their hard-earned points on. Don't get too excited! The rewards are folders and greeting cards. For 300 points each, you can get a set of either Nintendogs or Mario greeting cards; and for 250 points each, there are folder sets of "Mario & Friends," "Toad & Friends," and "Bowser" (each containing three folders and some bookmarks). These office items might be extra useful for those of you still in school -- or those of you whose jobs don't already tell everyone you know what a huge Nintendo nerd you are. We like them because all the Mario items use hand-drawn Mario art instead of the 3D models Nintendo typically uses.

Too bad Nintendo won’t ever let Earthbound see the light of day in North America again, unless it’s through cameos in other games. Seriously…so much Earthbound love in the Smash Bros. series, yet North American gamers can’t get a chance with the GBA outing?

Satisfy your greed with a sneak peek at the upcoming release of Dante's Inferno, courtesy of GameTrailers.com!

Check out this gameplay footage of the first stage of the city level.

Celebrate the Holiday season with two downloadable content releases for Assassin's Creed II, including the Battle of Forli and the Bonfire of the Vanities.

An article from Game Informer just popped up, and it’s all about the ever-changing boxarts between Japan and North America. Hmmm…where have I seen this before… Oh yes, now I remember! This exact same comparison was in Rinry’s latest video, which was just posted last night. Have a watch below!

Okay, is it fair to include Dragon Quest V on a list of the best RPGs in 2009? We all know the game didn’t originally come out in 2009, just the remake. I guess if Square-Enix saw fit to re-release the game in 2009 with some major overhauls, we can be kind enough [...]

Zachary Quinto lends many voices--including Spock-- to the online Star Trek experience.