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Taro Yoko says he wants to "expand breadth of work."

If you're a resident of the great continent of North America, you don't have much of a reason for not seeing a Video Games Live performance during the next few months. The orchestra recently announced 42 shows across America, Mexico and Canada, covering both coasts -- and quite a few fly-over states as well. (H-town WV, represent!)

Check out the full list of upcoming concerts after the jump!

Here we are, having our own little private November Christmas, tearing apart the freshly delivered Xbox 360 S console bundle, replete with Kinect and Kinect Adventures, only to make an inconvenient discovery -- the Xbox 360 S Kinect bundle doesn't contain a standalone power cord for Kinect, leaving folks who want to use those Kinects on older (pre-Slim) Xbox 360s in the lurch. How in the world are we going to show Grandma all our stylish new Dance Central moves when she's only got a regular Xbox 360?

As of this minute, Microsoft isn't showing individual Kinect power cords on its website, though a Microsoft rep is looking into whether they'll be offered in the future. Those in dire need could always purchase a standalone Kinect (which comes bundled with the cord), but we'd suggest against that. For now, though, unless Grandma's got her own Kinect, or an Xbox 360 S, your dance moves are staying firmly holstered in your own abode.

Taro Yoko says he wants to "expand breadth of work."

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If you had any question of this game seeing release in Europe, I think this PEGI rating should calm your fears. Now, if we could just get an ESRB rating!

Pay no attention to the North Korean soldiers on your front yard. They only intend to kill you.

Lift the curse lest your soul be consumed.

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.'s world-renowned rhythm and dance development team introduces original dance IP.

Here we are, having our own little private November Christmas, tearing apart the freshly delivered Xbox 360 S console bundle, replete with Kinect and Kinect Adventures, only to make an inconvenient discovery -- the Xbox 360 S Kinect bundle doesn't contain a standalone power cord for Kinect, leaving folks who want to use those Kinects on older (pre-Slim) Xbox 360s in the lurch. How in the world are we going to show Grandma all our stylish new Dance Central moves when she's only got a regular Xbox 360?

As of this minute, Microsoft isn't showing individual Kinect power cords on its website, though a Microsoft rep is looking into whether they'll be offered in the future. Those in dire need could always purchase a standalone Kinect (which comes bundled with the cord), but we'd suggest against that. For now, though, unless Grandma's got her own Kinect, or an Xbox 360 S, your dance moves are staying firmly holstered in your own abode.

Prizes for all contestants, four top players will qualify for world championship in Japan.

2010's most anticipated dance game gets you on your feet and moving to the beat with creative, fun choreography and the hottest hits from mega artists.

FIFA 11 Ultimate Team free download available now.

#askkotaku Brian Crecente and I have each been using Kinect for over a week, playing and reviewing many of the launch games. Are you worried about living room space? Wondering about games or the dashboard? Ask away and we'll answer here. More »

The master of all things domestic returns to teach us new skills

The MLG Pro Circuit Finals are coming to Dallas, Texas this weekend with the best players in both Modern Warfare 2 and Tekken 6 battling for supremacy — and only on PS3. This time around, event spectators will have the chance to compete online in the Killzone 3 online multiplayer beta and get hands on with PlayStation Move and stereoscopic 3D!

If you can’t make it to the event, you can watch both competitions online at MLGpro.com. Admission is $25 for spectators (i.e. if you’re not competing in the pro circuit), but we here at PlayStation know times are tough. That’s why we’re giving away 50 passes! All you need to do is email your information (name, date of birth, address, and phone #) to PlayStationSweeps@gmail.com (include a +1 if you’re bringing a guest). Tickets are first come, first served! Get ‘em while you can! As always, I’ll be at the booth so come say ‘hi!’ I hope to see you all at the event!

Stop by the PlayStation Booth at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas to play and compete in Killzone 3, Sports Champions, The Fight: Lights Out and Time Crisis: Razing Storm on PlayStation Move.

HILTON ANATOLE
2201 Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, TX 75207

The PlayStation booth will be open for business during the following hours:

• Friday: 1:30pm – 10:00pm
• Saturday: 10:00am – 10:00pm
• Sunday: 10:00am – 5:00pm

Sunday- MW2 Pregame Show at 10:45am CT, followed by six matches—including the Championships—with broadcast commentary from Fwiz and Hastr0.

Killzone 3

• Online Multiplayer: Didn’t get into the beta? Want to see what all the hype is about? This is your chance to play in the Killzone 3 Online MP Beta
• Single Player Campaign: Offered in stereoscopic 3D
• Fabulous prizes: Limited edition Killzone 3 swag bags, Killzone 3 Beta codes, and more!

 

PlayStation Move

We’ll be hosting tons of daily competitions including a ‘decathlon’ across all of these killer PlayStation Move titles:

• Sports Champions
• The Fight: Lights Out
• Time Crisis: Razing Storm

MotorStorm Apocalypse

• Single-player races in stereoscopic 3D!

Modern Warfare 2 and Tekken 6 Pro Circuit Finals

• Friday & Saturday -Tekken 6 Live competitions throughout the day; Finals are at 9:15pm CT on Saturday

Starting this Sunday (Nov. 7) and running through the following Saturday (Nov. 13), Call of Duty: Black Ops buyers at Target are being offered a little something extra with their game purchase: an Xbox Live one-year subscription card for half price. As sent over by some Target-employed tipsters, the forthcoming week's advertisement flyer reveals the Black Ops-branded Xbox Live cards to be just $30 when purchased alongside next week's big release.

Just think of all the things you can do with that extra $30! You could get, like, a whole bunch of really delicious frozen yogurt! Or you could use it towards Microsoft Points -- sure to be useful when DLC for Black Ops inevitably arrives with a $15 price point per map pack. The choice is yours!

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

3rd Annual Game Developers Conference China to host regional indie developers December 5-7 in Shanghai, China.

Two new ways to sharpen your team skills.

#science Invisibility cloaks; stealth armor; invisible jets - a team of physicists at Scotland's University of St Andrews have made a breakthrough that could make these items a reality. More »