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#gunweek One of the experiences that unites gamers is that so many of us have picked up a plastic gun and pointed it at our TV. History has given us dozens of light guns. Here, aa gallery of greats and not-so-greats... More »

Become the next UFC champion.

Rock Band Aide, the premier fan site for Harmonix's soon-to-be-expanded rhythm game, reportedly uncovered a thrilling pop-up advertisement while watching MTV sister station Palladia -- one which revealed a September 7 release date for the eight-song Snoop Dogg track pack announced for Rock Band a year and a half ago. A year and a half! Why, that was long before the December release of Mr. Dogg's chart-topping "Malice N Wonderland." How the times have changed!

We certainly hope the advertisement turns out to be accurate, as we're starting to feel a little impatient for the playable raps of the Doggfather. Then again, when the tracks were first announced, Snoop Dogg was still legally banned from entering the UK, a decision which was only overturned this past March. We would have felt terrible if this Dogg embargo had somehow kept our overseas friends from getting their hands on the tracks.

[Thanks, Dirtybeefz!]

#gearboxsoftware Gearbox Software's runaway hit Borderlands is, officially, getting a "Game of the Year" style re-release, compiling anything and everything Borderlands into one complete, Claptrap-filled package. More »

Dominate the world of ashan.

Uber Entertainment has announced that a big Monday Night Combat patch has entered testing and will soon be ready for certification. The title update is set to fix several issues with the game, notably the ability for players to damage Moneyball shields, and host migration problems. Several classes will receive tweaks as well, with the brunt going to the Support and Assassin. Devious Support players will be displeased to know they won't be able to hack through walls anymore, while Assassins will be happy to hear that grapples won't take as long to recharge after a whiff.

The updated version of MNC will be playable at PAX this week, and Uber is also bringing along plenty of swag, including the T-shirts above. Furthermore, Uber will soon release the first of three DLC packs for the game that will contain "new content, gameplay adjustments, and more bug fixes." According to Uber's Chandana "Eka" Ekanayake, the studio is "very invested" in the MNC community -- as such, the first DLC pack will be free.

Hopefully we'll hear more details about the DLC at PAX. In the meantime, head past the break for the full list of fixes in the title update.

#releasedate The all-helicopter combat game we've all been waiting for as Activision reveals a November release date for Gaijin Entertainment's Apache Air Assault, with hot new screens to boot. More »

Punch-Out!! Next Level Games did a fantastic job with Punch-Out!!’s revival on Wii. Not only did they go all-out with nostalgia, they also offered up a mode with completely new challenges for those wanting something more. One of the best revivals I’ve seen in quite some time. The Top 7 Nintendo games not made by [...]

- indie project - uses “massage recognition” to simulate the “physical communication of lovers” - not meant to be a sexual game - partners appear as silhouettes - use a silicon sleeve and an image of a female’s back to simulate the real experience - choose a virtual partner, which have different shapes and ages - adapt to techniques they like [...]

PlayStation Blog released a few images of the special edition PSP, seen above, included in the God of War: Ghost of Sparta bundle. It just ... looks angry, doesn't it? Like, we rarely imbue inanimate objects with human emotions, but that thing looks like it wants to cut us while we sleep.

No one knows where this teaser image actually originated, which means that it could be completely bogus. If we are to believe the story behind it, the image confirms that Sakura Taisen VI: Stronger than Love is coming to Wii. Sakura Wars creator Ohji Hiroi has said that there’s a special reveal coming [...]

#screengrab This showed up on my doorstep this morning. Nice, vibrant print, but an abstract watercolor would have been cooler. More »

In a move that no adoption agency would ever endorse, Playdom has basically killed off Acclaim just a few months after acquiring it, as Gamasutra reports. Acclaim's site says that all of its online games have been shut down as of August 26 and unused "Acclaim Coins" are being refunded. A couple of games, Kogamu and RockFREE, will continue to live on under the Playdom banner.

Playdom was bought a month ago by Disney which apparently had little interest in continuing to support Acclaim titles like 9Dragons. Though we can't claim to be big fans of any of their MMOs -- and can't really say we know anyone who fits that description -- it does seem kind of a jarring way to leave consumers.

#review The sky—and everything else—is falling in The Incident, an iPhone and iPad game that combines the randomized chaos of piling trash, a la Katamari Damacy, with the retro, one-button gameplay of platformers of old. More »

Watch a Knights Templar battle against an onslaught of foes.

Consumers provided with opportunities to secure exclusive WWE Superstars, additional ring gear options and a playable arena.

I hope you love Naruto...

Coming to Japan later this year is Malicious, a PSN exclusive that's composed entirely of boss battles! It's as if developer Alvion looked at the usual "platforming" and "puzzle solving" nonsense and just cut it. Considering this debut trailer, we don't think the studio made the wrong decision.

All four download add-ons in one collection.

New helicopter combat heading your way.

#gallery It wouldn't be the DC Universe, online or offline, without Princess Diana of Themyscira, and while she isn't sporting the late-80's short jacket look she has in the comics, she's still looking great for a woman in her late 60's. More »

Though we'd love to offer you an extravagant trip to Fortune City today, you'll have to settle for a fully paid stop in the lovely, almost lively town of Still Creek. Dead Rising 2: Case Zero, a downloadable prologue to next month's full-blown zombie plague, introduces new protagonist and dedicated father Chuck Greene. He hasn't covered even a single war, but he's watched plenty of episodes of MacGyver. It helps!

If you want to throw your lot in with Chuck and win one of five Xbox Live Marketplace codes for Dead Rising 2: Case Zero, just follow the rules below.

To enter:

• Leave a comment on this post and point out the safest place to be during a zombie outbreak. (We'll see you there.)
• 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 3:00PM ET tomorrow, Tuesday, August 31.
• At that time, we'll randomly select five winners to each receive a download code for Dead Rising 2: Case Zero (ARV $4.99).
• For a list of complete rules, click here.

What is Joyswag? Since we don't keep the games and merchandise we receive for review or promotional purposes, it becomes "Joyswag," which is passed along to our readers. Please note that Joyswag may be in "used" condition.

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Spartan Army! Yes, November 2nd is right around the corner, and if you haven’t already pre-ordered, be sure to do it soon as the ultimate DLC bundle (announced earlier this month) is only available for a limited time. We’ll be providing more detailed information for each of the pre-order elements starting next week.

And if you’re in the Los Angeles area, be sure to come out and join us over at the El Portal Theater this Wednesday, 9/1 from 4pm to 7pm as the entire cast of God of War Game Directors will take part in a roundtable discussion, filmed in front of a live studio audience. Seating is limited, so be sure to show up early and mark our Facebook Fanpage.

For now, I’ve included detailed information for on the full game and the Limited Edition God of War: Ghost of Sparta PSP Bundle below.

For the ultimate God of War PSP experience, be sure to visit any of our participating retailers and pre-order the God of War: Ghost of Sparta Entertainment Pack, which includes the same great six-item pre-order bonuses, as well as the contents below.

• Black and Red Two-Toned PSP-3000
• God of War: Ghost of Sparta UMD Game– After God of War concludes, Ghost of Sparta begins with the story of Kratos’ ascension to power as the God of War.
• God of War: Chains of Olympus PlayStation Network Downloadable Game Voucher – Before the events of God of War, experience Kratos’ journey during the 10-years of servitude to the Gods of Olympus in one of the most highly acclaimed action titles of all time!
• Kick Ass – UMD Movie
• 2 GB Memory Stick Pro Duo

For more details on today’s announcement, visit godofwar.com or spartansstandtall.com.

Despite suffering a delay in Japan, downloadable Xbox 360-exclusive prequel Dead Rising 2: Case Zero will still be released on time this week in the U.S. and Europe, Capcom told us today. Case Zero reaches the U.S. tomorrow. More »

#gunweek Sometimes, the obsession with guns in video games gets ridiculous. During Gun Week, we celebrate such acts of "gunfusion." Let us lament the existence of Shadow The Hedgehog, the game starring Sonic's gun-toting ... brother/cousin/whoknows. Shadow, put the gun down. [PIC] More »

Disney seems to have gotten the message that you guys like collector's editions. With toys in them. One day after the reveal of the Epic Mickey Collector's Edition, Disney Interactive has announced the Collector's Edition release of Tron: Evolution for PS3 and Xbox 360.

The package contains the game (obviously), along with a toy model Light Cycle by Sideshow Collectibles and a display case with a drawer for the game -- all for $130. We spent too long thinking about this and realized that since "real" light cycles are only supposed to exist in a virtual computer world, these toys are more tangible than the genuine article!

Disney has also announced a December 7 release date for the Collector's Edition and, of course, all other versions of Tron: Evolution game, including those for Wii, PSP, DS and PC.

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