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Award-winning title coming to Facebook platform.

Every weekend in March, Microsoft will be discounting Games on Demand for Windows titles, kicking things off with 75% off the critically acclaimed Batman: Arkham Asylum this Friday through...

It could just be our lowered expectations for games including kart racing, Sonic or "All-Stars" in the title, but we were pretty surprised by the positive buzz for Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing; the Wii, PS3 and 360 versions are all doing well with a 79 percent average on Metacritic. Here's what's being said:

GameSpot (80/100): "Although the core of Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing is obviously pulled straight out of Mario Kart, this wacky racer can stand on its own four wheels. The tight controls and excellent track design ensure that head-to-head competition is always exciting, but it's so fun just to play around with these karts that it's easy to lose hours climbing the online leaderboards in Time Trial mode."

1UP (B): "Though it has some hiccups, unexciting party modes, and a questionable difficulty curve, All-Stars Racing is a respectable effort that makes a good kart racer at its core (and is at least much more cohesive than Sega Superstars Tennis)."

Nintendo Power (8/10): "It isn't quite the fan paradise it could have been, but it's a very good racer that makes great use of classic Sega franchises. We wouldn't mind a sequel with more franchises and tracks included."

IGN: (8/10): "It's pleasantly surprising to find out that the Nintendo Wii edition - apart from the lower resolution - gets similar treatment with close to the exact same features as the stronger hardware."Metareview: Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing

Original phenomenon updated with new features and free-to-play multiplayer action for the next generation by real-time games site OMGPOP.

Capcom's Monster Hunter Tri was a big focal point at yesterday's Nintendo Media Summit, but there seems to be a bit of confusion surrounding the demo disc shipping March 8. It turns out, that isn't the GameStop pre-order incentive it was made out to be. Instead, the demo disc will be free for all -- a GameStop pre-order will net you a card with 500 Wii Points on it.

As for getting the demo disc, you'll be able to walk into any GameStop location and grab one starting March 8.

The landscapes of each twin affect the landscapes of his counterpart.

What happens above affects what happens below, and vice-verse, in this eighth stage gameplay.

A portion of a Nintendo Life review… Family Go-Kart Racing is definitely not a more affordable option to Mario Kart in the same way that eating poo is not a more affordable option to eating steak. And to the second group, we say if you spend your 500 points on this unplayable mess you will most [...]

Could this incredible new piece of poster-worthy art also be what we'll see on store shelves?

Revisit old friends like Luna, Nash and Mia in this reunion trailer.

I played Just Cause 2 today, the "sandbox Rambo" game others at Kotaku have raved about. My "Rambo," named Rico, got killed by ninjas, but not before I learned some new terms and laws of...

If you're one of the countless Americans that has been stricken by halftuck, you'll soon be able to bring awareness to this serious, chronic disease by rocking one in PlayStation Home, thanks to some new Uncharted outfits slated to hit the service this week. You don't have to be afraid anymore, halftuckers, you get out there and fly that flag.

Sidenote: The Drake to Chloe switch provides some terrifying new opportunities for the Quincy enthusiasts out there preying on unsuspecting Homers. Consider yourselves warned.

Amazon - Monster Hunter 3 bundle for $59 - $10 FUTURE GAME CREDIT OFFER GameStop - Monster Hunter 3 bundle for $55 - Monster Hunter 3 themed points card (500 Nintendo Points)

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We all get to enjoy the Neo Geo through the wonders of the Wii Virtual Console, but there was a time when you had to either shell out some cash for the platform itself, or head into your local arcade to get a taste of the action. I can’t believe that the Neo Geo [...]

Video shown involves the Cube emulator, and is meant to show the difference between Wii and Cube graphics…

When Alpha Protocol is the only thing protecting you, make sure that all of your bases are covered.

Emerging from "deep cover" (a euphemism for plastic surgery in Eastern Europe), where it received "tweaks," Alpha Protocol is ready to shake its money maker and get everyone interested in it again with a new trailer and screenshots. Not only that, but the game's box art has also received a facelift, adding several more guns to what was only a two pistol cover before.

Alpha Protocol is set to prevent war in the States on June 1, with layovers in Australia and Europe on May 27 and 28, respectively.

It’s only been a week since the season premiere of The Tester and I know many of you are already speculating about who will stay, who’s going home AND what will the remaining competitors face next. You don’t have to wait any longer to find out – Episode 2 of ‘The Tester’ arrives later today. The battle heats up this week for the aspiring SCEA game testers as the competition gets more physical and they face legendary game designer David Jaffe. As one of the most respected professionals in the industry, we’re honored to have him join the panel and evaluate the candidates in action. You don’t want to miss the insight and perspective he brings to the show. In the epic spirit of his most famous game, check out this week’s Episode 2 preview:

While last week’s premiere episode tested each individual’s ability to discern visual differences as a key skill to become a game tester, in Episode 2, the cast takes on their first ‘team’ challenge. The test this week is all about communication skills. The ability to communicate effectively is important in any job, but especially critical in game development. Who can follow directions? Who can give them? Who can do this effectively using human hamster balls, blindfolds, and a bullhorn?

If you haven’t started watching The Tester, it is a great time to start. Can Fame Girl redeem herself? What’s Doc planning? Who will come out on top?

The Tester will be available in both Standard and High Definition formats from PlayStation Store. And, remember it’s also showing in the PlayStation Home Theater where you gotta get this week’s new free T-shirt. There’s also a commemorative ‘goat chair’ available for purchase for your personal space.

Thanks for downloading and watching, everyone. Enjoy the show.

Based on the best-selling book series that has captivated millions, vision in white delivers an all-new, interactive Nora Roberts experience.

Attacker, Nelson Bay, and Laguna Alta drop in this map pack.

Comm scan has detected that new Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Avatar items are now available on Xbox Live Marketplace. Yes, even more Star Wars stuff for your digital self. Normally, we would scoff at things like this, but hey ... there's a Stormtrooper outfit. Oh sure, you could get a clone trooper outfit before, but why waste money on that when the obviously superior Stormtrooper armor is available?

Check out the full collection of gear, including the Starkiller lightsaber, on Xbox Live Marketplace.

Our puritanical grandmother always tried to convince us that art is evil, but we never believed her until this morning. Though we fell asleep in a world where we loved every square pixel of Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth, we awake to this gorgeous fan art from DeviantArt user brilcrist and now all we can think of is how much we wish the game looked exactly like that.

So, Capcom, what would you say to a big-budget, meticulously detailed game centered on Miles Edgeworth costing millions of dollars and countless man hours to produce?

... Hey, where are you going?

A portion of an OSV interview with Taucer and Bahamut of the remix project… OSV: Tell us a bit about OCR’s newest project, Serious Monkey Business. Bahamut: Serious Monkey Business is a Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy Kong’s Quest remix project which is comprised of tracks from a bunch of people, mostly veterans, but also several people [...]

The Polish studio pulls the curtain back on its upcoming downloads for Nintendo's systems.

The Polish studio pulls the curtain back on its upcoming downloads for Nintendo's systems.

With Xbox Live Avatars all the same height, you never have to worry about being called a little short for a Stormtrooper while wearing your Star Wars: The Force Unleashed clothes and accessories, now...