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G4Box releases a new trailer to prepare for the launch of a new website and event!

Tackle some of the most colorful mini-games you've seen in a Super Monkey Ball game.

In the very same official Q&A where it finally responded to the complaints of the Rockstar Spouses, Rockstar brings up an old friend we haven't heard from in a while: L.A. Noire, the "innovative," possibly console-based, "Ellroy-esque" game that's been in development almost since its noir inspired Los Angeles setting was current. It says that we'll finally get a good look at the game and why it's supposed to be so great as soon as "next month" courtesy of "a big cover story." What magazine? That's still a hush hush, on-the-QT and off the record secret. But said cover story (Time? Popular Science? Dog Fancy?) will reportedly contain information about why both the look and "the amazing new technology" of the game are worth the wait. We would say not to hold your breath, but everyone still holding their breath for LA Noire turned blue and passed out about a year ago. Still, we're interested, so we'll keep eyes peeled on the magazine stands next month. [via G4TV]

If you haven't been paying attention to the end-of-year NPD reports, it may surprise you to learn that Gearbox's multiplayer shooter slash RPG, Borderlands, performed quite well in the gruesome 2009 gaming sales arena. How did it manage this feat? Well, we'd attribute it to the game's massive stockpile of collectible weaponry, which we found to be black tar heroin-esque in its addictiveness. However, Gearbox president Randy Pitchford chalks it up to choosing hardcore gamers as the title's target audience. "Perhaps Borderlands can be a lesson for all of us -- that when making a videogame, we should not be afraid to identify gamers as the audience," Pitchford said in a recent interview with IGN. "I wonder if too frequently publishers and developers are so caught up with going after new, untapped audiences that they can forget to care for the largest, most loyal and reliable audience there is -- the current gamer," he added. Well, there go our hopes for a Facebook-based Borderlands gem-swapping casual puzzler.

Pandora and Azeroth have a ton in common. Na'vi vs. Night Elves! Hometree vs. World Tree! The Mithril Gloves are off!

Ready to fight demons in yet another JRPG?

This sensual Finnel gameplay features semi-nudity and provocative anime poses in the midst of a brutal battle against quasi-sentient plant creatures.

AOL has announced that the soundtrack to the upcoming anime collection, Halo Legends, have been added to its AOL Radio service. The soundtrack includes new tracks created for the series, as well as new orchestrations of the Halo theme by long-time series composers Marty O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori. Of course, AOL Radio is a radio service, so it's up to the luck of the draw whether you'll actually hear any of the tracks. But hey, uncertainty is what makes life exciting, right? The Halo Legends soundtrack will hit Sumthing Digital, iTunes and retail on February 9.

While we've heard from nearly everyone else regarding recent quality of life accusations at Rockstar San Diego (not to mention Rockstar Vancouver and New York), we are just today seeing the first direct response to the claims from Rockstar itself. In a post this afternoon on the company's blog ("Rockstar Newswire"), a representative responds to a fan question on the subject by saying, "As for the stories spreading around the internet, yes we have noticed them ... Unfortunately, this is a case of people taking the opinions of a few anonymous posters on message boards as fact." The Rockstar rep also assured readers that Red Dead Redemption -- the San Diego dev studio's latest game -- is on track for its April 27 release in the US, and Rockstar "could not be more excited with how the game is looking and playing." With regards to actually addressing the accusations leveled at the company, the rep was a bit more dismissive. "We're saddened if any former members of any studio did not find their time here enjoyable or creatively fulfilling and wish them well with finding an environment more suitable to their temperaments and needs, but the vast majority of our company are focused solely on delivering cutting edge interactive entertainment. We've always cared passionately about the people working here, and have always tried to maintain a supportive creative environment." Though the piece admits "no business is ever perfect," it pointedly notes the enormous challenge that comes with "such large scale, high quality games." Unfortunately, there is no mention of the recently released "Eye of Sauron" wallpapers.

A snarky magical version of Diablo?

The Japanese debut trailer for Keroro RPG.

GameStop isn’t the only retailer that has the Wii version of Sonic and SEGA All-Stars Racing listed at $40. Looks like this will be the official price. Only $10 less for the DS version just doesn’t seem right, does it?!

The series is going back to the platform where it all began and now you can play it for yourself.

Definitely not quiet on the Eastern Front.

All the power of Cybertron used to power Mass Effect 2.

Nothing satisfies like a doc about Japanese girls playing Super Monkey Ball: Step & Roll.

Compete against another player or an AI bot in one of the two-player maps of Greed Corp.

Conquer the board by adopting basic strategies and out-witting your opponent.

The biggest issue facing most Borderlands players has to be the level cap. When you reach level 50, what do you do next? Sure, you could start up a new character and do it all again, but what if you have each class maxed out? Well, then we think the technical term is: you're boned. That won't be the case for much longer, as Gearbox's Jason Reiss recently popped on the company's forums to guarantee the most-requested feature for the game was indeed in the works. Not only will there be new DLC, but Reiss also confirms there's another update coming that "solves a bunch of issues." That's like two for the price of one, right? Wait, our math may be a bit off -- moving on! There's no timetable for either the update or DLC at this point, but Reiss says we can expect a full announcement "soon." And you can expect a post about it on our website when there's more info because that's how this relationship works.

click to get even closer After announcing a March release window for Yakuza 3, Sega has now confirmed that the Japanese crime game will invade European shores on March 12. As previously announced, the game will feature the original Japanese voice cast and English subtitles. Eurogamer also points out that Yakuza 4 will see its Japanese release this March. The new sequel is based on the same engine as Yakuza 3, hence the quick development turnaround. Check out some new screens in the gallery below.

More screens here AGOURA HILLS, Calif. – JANUARY 20, 2010 – America’s favorite teen sleuth is back as THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced Nancy Drew®: The Model Mysteries for Nintendo DS™. Based on the three-book trilogy “Model Crime,” “Model Menace” and “Model Suspect”, Nancy Drew: The Model Mysteries is the perfect interactive compendium for fans. In [...]

With a host that's "crazy for RPG" and a model, plus guest appearances by the "legendary" David Jaffe, upcoming PSN reality show, The Tester, has already locked up the celebs. But what about the unknowns -- those everyday, real folk -- vying for an entry-level job in the industry? Today, we're introduced to these eleven strangers, picked to work for Sony, to test games and have their lives taped, to hopefully get smashed and hook up and puke and then start some real drama if the video editors are any good, 'cause, boy, game testing is really kinda boring and ... hey, did we mention there's still an unannounced celebrity that's gonna show up? Stay tuned! [Via PlayStation.Blog]

A portion of a C3 review… Call of Duty Modern Warfare: Reflex Edition may be a mouthful to say, but it’s one of the most well made and truly great games on the Wii. It doesn’t matter that the game’s technically two years old, it still delivers on every front. If you’re a Wii owner who [...]

Can you entice your heroes to defeat the goblins of Grum-Gog?

From Baldur's Gate to Mass Effect 2, we trace the legacy of a beloved RPG developer.

From Baldur's Gate to Mass Effect 2, we trace the legacy of a beloved RPG developer.

Dust off your siege equipment – it's time to go to war.

From Baldur's Gate to Mass Effect 2, we trace the legacy of a beloved RPG developer.

No, this isn’t an official Nintendo-run Facebook page for Tom Nook, but it’s definitely a dedicated fan. We also learn that Tom Nook is pretty damn funny, and he loves to update his Facebook through his iPhone!