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Last Saturday, the Chicago Fire played a fairly disheartening game against the Seattle Sounders at home, though the proceedings were brightened significantly by a delightful, Mario-themed tifo display. We're not sure what Mario has to do with the two clubs, but -- oh, wait! Fireballs! Of course.

#easports The most fateful day for NBA Elite 11 was not Monday, Sept. 27, the day it was postponed indefinitely. It's Sept. 21, the day it was crucified. More »

If you've been waiting to jump on the Monster Hunter Tri bandwagon or are just looking for an excuse to pick up a sexy black Classic Controller Pro, this post is for you. Capcom has announced that the Monster Hunter Tri / Classic Controller Pro pack is now back in stock at retail -- and with a cheaper suggested price of $50.

Even better, Amazon is currently offering the bundle for just $40. That's a brand new controller and more hours of gameplay than you can shake a giant sword at for just two Jacksons.

Think you have what it takes to become the ultimate 'Couchwarrior'?

Think you have what it takes to become the ultimate 'Couchwarrior'?

#clips Remember that 7-minute-plus trailer for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow from Tokyo Game Show? Konami's got more where that came from, issuing a new, gameplay-filled preview of Mercury Steam's take on Castlevania that can go all night. More »

Have you thought about all the opportunities you'll have to pervert Jordan's legacy in NBA 2K11? This new trailer will give you some good ideas.

#lionheadstudios Fable fans will be able to amass a fortune in the kingdom of Albion well before the next Xbox 360 entry launches next month. And they'll do it on their smartphones with the soon-to-be-released Fable III Kingmaker. More »

Star Trek: Infinite Space is a free-to-play, casual browser-based game launching in the summer of 2011. Published by Gameforge (don't worry, you've likely never heard of 'em) and developed by Keen (What's Cooking? With Jamie Oliver, Anno on Wii and DS), it's set during the Deep Space Nine timeline.

Keen Games creative director Antony Christoulakis says, "We consider ourselves very lucky to have this opportunity and we are highly committed to delivering a Star Trek experience fans can be proud of." Wouldn't it be awkward if this freemium game ends up being more compelling than the for-pay (for-now) Star Trek Online?

Typically, when we think of the words "video games" and "post-apocalypse," the next word that comes to mind is "brown." Thankfully for eyes everywhere, Ninja Theory opted for something much more colorful in Enslaved. Watch the video after the break to learn about the visual design that went into the game.

Our complete rundown of today's PS Store update.

#northamerica PlayStation 3 owners can take part in Lara Croft's latest adventure, as the cooperative game without the Tomb Raider name makes its way to the North American PlayStation Store. What else can PS3 and PSP owners spend hard earned money on? More »

Just put in anything you want, and the Pokedex will give you specific details on what it does! Try it out here

New gaming audio solution for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation.

#valve Valve's Left 4 Dead 2 team gives Capcom a little love today with this image, hidden inside a blog post on the release of part three of The Sacrifice digi-comic. Then Chuck Greene shows up. More »

The PSN update has quite some quality downloadable games this week. Lara Croft and The Guardian of Light not only arrives, but it adds a whole featured section on the PSN. There's also Deathspank: Thongs of Virtue and Swords & Solidiers.

Fans of Borderlands should also take a look at the game's final piece of DLC, "Claptrap's New Robot Revolution." Although, remember, if you haven't already invested in the game's DLC, the Borderlands Game of the Year Edition will be out October 12. Check out the full PSN update after the break.

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The long anticipated release of Gaijin Games' Bit.Trip Beat on the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch is this Thursday, September 30. The glowing-finger-enabled dev Alex Neuse (seen above) announced as much with a toothy grin via the Gaijin blog this afternoon -- he later told us via email that the game will run $4.99 on iPhone/iPod Touch and $6.99 on iPad. Additionally, DLC will be available on day one, as will Game Center support.

Aside from new levels and an HD up-res of the graphics, the game will also be getting multiplayer support on iPhone/iPad. Take a peek at the gallery below and join us in rapt anticipation for Thursday morning, won't you?

Hi Everyone – It’s time for the weekly PlayStation Store Update.

When the first Tomb Raider game launched in 1996 it was a revolution. Outstanding graphics, gameplay and storyline, it changed the way that video games were played and developed forever. Fronting the games assault on the world was the central character, Lara Croft. Lara Croft and the Tomb Raider brand includes award winning and critically acclaimed titles such as Tomb Raider: Legend, Tomb Raider: Anniversary, Tomb Raider: Underworld, and most recently Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light. Check out our Tomb Raider Collection!

Also, for PlayStation Plus subscribers that have Automatic Downloads enabled, be sure to check out the demo for Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, which was pushed to your console today. Along with the demo, there is a sale on Croft’s first game, Tomb Raider. Check out this PS One classic available to PlayStation Plus subscribers for $5.00 (50% off).

Updates

Street Fighter Alpha – Sale (now $2.99, original price $5.99) **Part of the PlayStation 15th Anniversary Sale
Brain Challenge Expansion Pack – Sale (now $0.99, original price $1.99)
Brain Challenge – Sale (now $0.99, original price $1.99)
Madden NFL Arcade – Permanent Price Drop (now $9.99, original price $14.99)
Ace Armstrong Vs. The Alien Scumbage – Permanent Price Change (now $5.99, original price $6.99)
Flying Tiger PS3 Premium Themes – Permanent Price Change (x17) (now $1.49 each, original price $1.99 each)
ModNation Racers PSP – Permanent Price Drop (now $19.99, original price $29.99)

Downloadable Games

Deathspank: Thongs of Virtue ($14.99)
Join DeathSpank in the hunt for the Thongs Of Virtue! Fight through war-torn battlefields, tame the High Plains and sail the savage seas. Experience fast paced action-RPG combat with over 150 quests and tons of weapons, armor and loot to collect.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 1.26 GB

Lara Croft And The Guardian Of Light ($14.99)
Unlock the full version of Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light and enjoy a classic formula of combat, exploration, puzzles, and breathtaking visuals in this fast-paced arcade experience. Team up with a friend or go at it alone as you traverse and solve deadly traps, fight hordes of undead enemies, and collect dozens of weapons, artifacts and relics.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 2.3 GB

Swords & Soldiers ($9.99)
Blend ninja monkeys, attacking Aztecs and brutal Vikings with everything you love about real time strategy games and you’ve got Swords and Soldiers, a unique new game hitting the PlayStation Network! Acquire resources, assemble your army, thwart enemies and dominate your opponents in single and multiplayer local and online modes. Advance through each level and unlock special modes, minigames and PSN trophies as you go!
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 248 MB

Game Demos (free)

Swords & Soldiers Demo
Blend ninja monkeys, attacking Aztecs and brutal Vikings with everything you love about real time strategy games and you’ve got Swords and Soldiers, a unique new game hitting the PlayStation Network! Acquire resources, assemble your army, thwart enemies and dominate your opponents in single and multiplayer local and online modes. Advance through each level and unlock special modes, minigames and PSN trophies as you go!
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 248 MB

EA SPORTS MMA Demo
EA SPORTS MMA brings the authenticity of the world’s most intense combat sport home like never before. Go on the offensive with a dynamic control system for strikes, elbows, knees and kicks and strategically manage advances and counters with an intuitive submission system. Battle it out in the Strikeforce cage or deliver vicious soccer kicks and head stomps in a ring in Japan. Are you ready? Let’s get it on!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 1.25 GB

MySims SkyHeroes Demo
Take off as Pilots. Land as Heroes! Take to the sky to lead the resistance against Morcubus and his drone army and to stop his plans to take over the skyways! MySims SkyHeroes is an all new adventure that brings the thrill and high-speed action of flying to the creative, immersive world of MySims.
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 448 MB

Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 Demo
Download and play the new Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 Demo Today!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 1.61 GB

Lara Croft And The Guardian Of Light Demo
Download the trial version of Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light. Team up with a friend or go at it alone as you experience the first level of the game.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 2.3 GB

Heavy Rain PlayStation Move Demo
This demo for Heavy Rain features two levels from the game and is fully playable with the new PlayStation Move motion controller. Download today!
ESRB Rated M
File size: 1.97 GB

Add-on Game Content

Borderlands – New Revolution ($9.99)
The Hyperion Corporation thought it had solved their greedy, 2nd-hand-trading treasure hunter profit concern when they activated the Interplanetary Ninja Assassin Claptrap. In new missions, across new areas, against new bosses, our heroes must stop the claptrap revolution before they assimilate all life on Pandora. Oh, and collect a reward too.
File size: 1.33 GB

ModNation Racers: Air Raid Mod ($0.99)
Whether he’s soaring through the skies off jumps or shooting Hydra missiles at his latest opponent, Air Raid will stop at nothing to win the race. Once in the crosshairs of his one-of-a-kind Fighter Plane Kart, you better say your prayers! This ModNation Racers Mod includes a fully-designed Mod, as well as several related parts and accessories for you to Create with. Download this pack today!
File size: 100 KB

ModNation Racers: Air Raid Kart ($0.99)
Whether he’s soaring through the skies off jumps or shooting Hydra missiles at his latest opponent, Air Raid will stop at nothing to win the race. Once in the crosshairs of his one-of-a-kind Fighter Plane Kart, you better say your prayers! This ModNation Racers Kart includes a fully-designed Kart, as well as several related parts and accessories for you to Create with in the Kart Studio. Download this pack today!
File size: 100 KB

ModNation Racers: Air Raid Mod and Kart ($1.75)
Whether he’s soaring through the skies off jumps or shooting Hydra missiles at his latest opponent, Air Raid will stop at nothing to win the race. Once in the crosshairs of his one-of-a-kind Fighter Plane Kart, you better say your prayers! This ModNation Racers Mod and Kart pack includes a fully-designed Mod, Kart, as well as several related parts and accessories for you to Create with in the Mod and Kart Studios. Download this pack today!
File size: 100 KB

Mafia II – Greaser Pack ($2.99)
Greaser DLC – 2 new hot-rod speedsters and 2 new suits for Vito in this greaser inspired pack.
File size: 13 MB

Mafia II – Renegade Pack ($2.99)
Renegade DLC – Outfit Vito in 2 new suits to fit his renegade persona and 2 new cars, a small sports coupe and a 50s hot rod.
File size: 16 MB

Mafia II – Vegas Pack ($2.99)
Vegas DLC – Vito shows his Vegas style with 2 new cars and 2 new suits.
File size: 11 MB

Mafia II – War Hero Pack ($2.99)
War Hero DLC – Vito looks sharp in 2 new military suits, including a full uniform. 2 military vehicles complete the pack.
File size: 9.22 MB

Naughty Bear – Episode 9 – Pirate Bear ($4.99)
Filled with exclusive hidden treasures, deadly weapons and brutal buccaneers, players will be able to plot a course through four new challenges in Episode 9. As the terrors of the high seas come ashore to do battle, players will encounter all their favorite bears, new character Admiral Giggles, as well as The Pirates and their Captain, The Dread Pirate Bearbeard.
File size: 198 MB

Blazblue: Continuum Shift – Valkenhayn R Heilsing ($7.99)
The new character Valkenhayn is now available to use.
File size: 2.51 MB

Deathspank: Thongs Of Virtue – Snowy Mountain Dungeon DLC ($2.99)
Be alert, brave hero! A freezing yet terrifying dungeon has opened up in the Snowy Mountains! Horrible enemies of ice, flesh and terror await DeathSpank in this, the greatest expansion of all time! This product supports the following languages: In-game speech: English; On-screen text: English.
File size: 14 MB

Deathspank: Thongs of Virtue – Tankko The Warrior DLC ($0.99)
A new warrior is ready to join the battle for Justice! Tankko the warrior is half-man, half-monster, all awesome! Tankko inspires fear in enemies and slight discomfort among friends. This product supports the following languages: In-game speech: English; On-screen text: English.
File size: 802 KB

My Aquarium Blue Oasis: Underwater Glamour Set ($0.99)
The Underwater Glamour Set includes the Black Neon Tetra, the Dwarf Gourami, and the Brilliant Turquoise Discus.
File size: 3.41 MB

Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock: Soundgarden ‘Telephantasm’ Album ($17.99)
Downloadable album ‘Telephantasm’ by Soundgarden featuring ‘Birth Ritual’, ‘Burden In My Hand’, ‘Black Hole Sun’, ‘Blow Up The Outside World’, ‘Fell On Black Days’, ‘Hands All Over’, ‘Hunted Down’, ‘My Wave’, ‘Spoonman’, ‘Outshined’, and ‘Rusty Cage’. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading. For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com.
File size: 515 MB

Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

• “Among the Living″ – Anthrax ($1.99)
• “I’m the Man″ – Anthrax ($1.99)
• “Indians″ – Anthrax ($1.99)
• “Madhouse (Live)″ – Anthrax ($1.99)
• “Metal Trashing Mad (Live)″ – Anthrax ($1.99)
• Anthrax Pack 01 ($8.49) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Anthrax Pack 01. This pack includes “Among the Living”, “I’m the Man”, “Indians”, “Madhouse (Live)”, and “Metal Trashing Mad (Live)” by Anthrax.
• “I’m Not Okay (I Promise)” – My Chemical Romance ($1.99)
• “Welcome to the Black Parade” – My Chemical Romance ($1.99)
• “Closer to the Edge” – 30 Seconds to Mars ($1.99)
• “Coffin Nails” – Atreyu ($1.99)
• “Out of Line” – Buckcherry ($1.99)
• “Listen to the Music” – The Doobie Brothers ($1.99)
• “Long Train Runnin’” – The Doobie Brothers ($1.99)

Rock Band Network

• “Cali Girl” – Ballyhool ($0.99)
• “First We Feast, Then We Felony” – Circus Circus ($0.99)
• “Hail Destroyer” – Cancer Bats ($1.99)
• “Leaderless And Self Enlisted” – Norma Jean ($1.99)
• “Now Demolition” – Evile ($1.99)

File size: 19 – 44 MB (singles), 139 (track pack)

Bundles

Mega Man 9 & 10 Combo Pack ($14.99)
Purchase both Mega Man 9 and Mega Man 10 with this Two-in-One Combo Pack.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 206 MB

Avatars

DEAD RISING 2 Chuck Avatar ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Mega Man 10 Avatars (x5) ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Deadliest Warrior: The Game Avatars (x8) ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

ModNation Racers Avatars (x10) ($0.49)
File size: 100 KB

Game Videos (free)

Swords & Soldiers Trailer
File size: 16 MB (SD), 59 MB (HD), 74 MB (1080)

BioShock Infinite – Announcement Trailer
File size: 104 MB (HD)

BioShock Infinite – Gameplay Trailer
File size: 428 MB (HD)

Mafia II – Developer Diary #5
File size: 155 MB (HD)

Resistance 3 Announcement Trailer
File size: 143 MB (HD), 239 MB (1080)

Dew Tour – Chicago – Nike 6.0 BMX Open Dirt Hightlight
File size: 53 MB (HD), 89 MB (1080)

Dew Tour – Chicago – Nike 6.0 BMX Open Highlight – BMX Park
File size: 65 MB (HD), 109 MB (1080)

Dew Tour – Chicago – Nike 6.0 BMX Open Highlight – BMX Vert
File size: 59 MB (HD), 99 MB (1080)

Dew Tour – Chicago – Nike 6.0 BMX Open Highlights
File size: 103 MB (HD), 172 MB (1080)

PS3 Themes

Swords & Soldiers Theme (free)
File size: 2.94 MB

Deadliest Warrior Theme (US Only) ($1.99)
File size: 4.91 MB

Dragon Premium Theme ($1.99)
File size: 3.83 MB

Mayan Skulls Theme ($1.49)
File size: 5.31 MB

Baltic Sky Theme ($1.49)
File size: 3.96 MB

Haunted English Castle Theme ($1.49)
File size: 2.29 MB

Inner Warrior Theme ($1.99)
File size: 6.46 MB

Zombie Mistress Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
File size: 2.01 MB

Blackbeard’s Curse Theme ($1.49)
File size: 6.41 MB

Visions Theme ($1.49)
File size: 15 MB

Wallpapers (free)

Kung Fu Rider Wallpaper 1
File size: 904 KB (1080)

Kung Fu Rider Wallpaper 2
File size: 998 KB (1080)

Kung Fu Rider Wallpaper 3
File size: 1.5 MB (1080)

Kung Fu Rider Wallpaper 4
File size: 1.3 MB (1080)

Kung Fu Rider Wallpaper 5
File size: 1.39 MB (1080)

PlayStation Store for PSP

Downloadable Games (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Rapala Pro Bass Fishing ($19.99)
Experience tournament fishing action like never before! Rapala Pro Bass Fishing melds its new tournament experience with all-new angling action and control. Dive into North America’s best freshwater fishing to to compete against real life pros and prove you’re the best of the best!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 584 MB

Game Demos (also available from PS3 Storefront) (free)

God of War: Ghost Of Sparta Demo
Download the GOD OF WAR Ghost of Sparta Demo
In his quest to rid himself of the nightmares that haunt him, Kratos must embark on a journey that will reveal the origins of lost worlds, and finally answer long-awaited questions about his dark past. Armed with the deadly chained Blades of Athena, he will have to overcome armies of mythological monsters, legions of undead soldiers, and amazingly dangerous and brutal landscapes throughout his merciless quest
ESRB Rated RP
File size: 93 MB

Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team Demo
For the first time ever in the Dragon Ball series, experience 2 vs. 2 team battle with the Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team demo! Jump into the white-knuckled action with Signature Skills and Super Attacks! Prepare for fierce fighting as you choose from any of six fan-favorite characters – Goku, Vegeta, Piccolo, Krillin, Android #19 or Dr. Gero – and battle alone or with a friend using either co-op or versus play! Full game available Oct. 2010.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 41 MB

Add-on Game Content (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Gladiator Begins: Ella (free)
This is Gladiator Begins DLC. Gladiator Begins lets you create and customize your own gladiator (male or female) to battle it out in the colosseum to try and earn enough money to buy your freedom.
File size: 530 KB

Gladiator Begins – Galea Of Mars (free)
This is Gladiator Begins DLC. Gladiator Begins lets you create and customize your own gladiator (male or female) to battle it out in the colosseum to try and earn enough money to buy your freedom.
File size: 483 KB

Gladiator Begins – Ikaros’s Wing (free)
This is Gladiator Begins DLC. Gladiator Begins lets you create and customize your own gladiator (male or female) to battle it out in the colosseum to try and earn enough money to buy your freedom.
File size: 475 KB

Gladiator Begins – Mysterious Female Gladitor (free)
This is Gladiator Begins DLC. Gladiator Begins lets you create and customize your own gladiator (male or female) to battle it out in the colosseum to try and earn enough money to buy your freedom.
File size: 547 KB

Valkyria Chronicles 2 – DLC Pack 2 ($4.99)
Download this 22 mission pack that will take Avan and his friends through more adventures in Europa! Complete exercise against rival classes, divert the Rebel Army’s attacks and even square off against phantom tanks! For more details on all 22 missions, go to the Valkyria Chronicles 2 product page on Sega.com for more information!
File size: 32 MB

LittleBigPlanet PSP – Costumes of MotorStorm ($0.99)
PLAY, CREATE, SHARE…Everywhere.
LittleBigPlanet’s critically acclaimed “PLAY, CREATE, SHARE” experience, makes its way to the PSP system with a completely new Sackboy adventure. Show off your love for the MotorStorm franchise with these great outfits for Sackboy!
File size: 2.5 MB

PSP Themes (also available from PS3 Storefront)

Blackbeard’s Curse PSP Theme ($1.49)
File size: 446 KB

Deadliest Warrior PSP Theme (US Only) ($1.49)
File size: 441 KB

Light Machine Gun – RPD PSP Theme ($1.49)
File size: 629 KB

Machine Gun – UMP PSP Theme ($1.49)
File size: 555 KB

Mayan Skulls PSP Theme ($1.49)
File size: 496 KB

Hypocricy, skepticism and the subtleties of sarcasm.

#gameface Adult film actress Bobbi Starr - E3 2009's DiRT girl, remember her? - does her impersonation of Monday Night Combat's Pitgirl. Seen on her Twitter. A second NSFW pic also is available. More »

A good third-person shooter isn't easy pull off on the PSP. The limited number of buttons and lack of a second analog stick mean that only a few games represent the genre well on Sony's handheld -- Syphon Filter and Resistance Retribution both come to mind. Given the limitations of the platform and Square Enix's storied failures with the genre, you'd be right at approaching The 3rd Birthday with some skepticism. Based on what we've played so far, it doesn't seem like developer Hexa Drive is capable of assuaging our concerns.

Parasite Eve fans have waited for a new game in the franchise for over a decade, and The 3rd Birthday has many of the qualities that made the original games so intriguing. Once again, New York is under supernatural attack, and Aya and a squad of soldiers must stop the infestation. Like its predecessors, The 3rd Birthday is all about mood and macabre, grotesque enemies. The presentation is absolutely spot-on, boasting some of the studio's best CG work and impressive real-time graphics. Whilst watching a lengthy cutscene, I couldn't help but think how much it looked and sounded like a true Parasite Eve sequel.

Minecraft is a game about building things that runs on your computer. One man is building a working computer inside the game that runs on his computer. At this point it's okay if your head explodes. More »

#clips Claptrap's Robot Revolution, the Borderlands DLC available today, carries this homage to another 2K Games hit, BioShock. You'll run across it very early in your return trip to Pandora. [Thanks Pascual M.] More »

As it turns out, the server troubles experienced by Minecraft last week -- which led to an impromptu free-to-play weekend -- might have served as a perfect marketing technique for the indie world-building title. When combined with exposure from Penny Arcade, this free weekend apparently served to make its players hungry for a legit version of the game. According to a Minecraft sales-tracking site, the game was purchased 25,936 times within the 24-hour period after it came back online last Wednesday, netting its creator, Markus Persson, somewhere in the neighborhood of $350,000.

The game's sales dropped off a bit since the servers' revival, but have remained significantly higher than before the free-to-play weekend. That's a whole, whole lot of money -- but nothing compared to the paychecks the game's players have lost due to sinking entire lifetimes into their DIY projects. We just want to redo our palace's marble floors, finish the diamond tower and dam up this lake, and then we're done. We mean it this time!

#first4figures First 4 Figures follows-up its Metroid Prime 2: Echoes gunship with a gorgeous 12 inch replica of Samus' gunship from the original Metroid Prime, and it can be yours for only $300. More »

Is the service that lets you play to game with girls ready for the big time?