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Dragon’s Dogma coming with Resident Evil 6 demo access

Capcom sent word today that their latest action RPG, Dragon’s Dogma, is set to be released on May 22.  But that’s not the only word they shared.  Along with the game, you’ll receive access to the Resident Evil 6 demo.  I’m sure this goes for only new copies of the game.  If you buy it [...]

No used games on the next Xbox?

No used games on the next Xbox?

I’m sure you’ve all heard about this rumor but I thought I’d pose the question for all to debate.  What if the next Xbox console had the technology to prevent you from using used games on it?  Would you even consider such a console and would Microsoft really be so crazy as to do this? Reports [...]

Online pass gimps offline only game Kingdoms of Amalur

Online pass gimps offline only game Kingdoms of Amalur

I can’t say that I”m totally against the online pass idea.  I understand the concept behind believe me I do.  EA, THQ and various other publishers are trying to curb the whole used games fiasco.  Did I mention that the uproar from publishers about used games is a total cop out?  I don’t recall seeing [...]

Puddle plops on Xbox Live Arcade

Puddle plops on Xbox Live Arcade

This has to be one of the more unique titles to hit the Xbox Live Arcade in a while.  You literally control a puddle throughout the game.  That should be weird yet fun especially with the cool design and style. In Puddle, players must guide a puddle of fluid to its target destination, not by [...]

Gotham City Impostors console beta begins

Gotham City Impostors console beta begins

Ready to impersonate or rather become the best Gotham impostor around?  Warner Bros. is finally bringing the beta for the highly anticipated Gotham City Impostors to consoles.  I’ve been looking forward to this game for a while now and I’ll be happy when I’m playing it tonight.  It began for PS3 users a few days [...]

Modern Warfare 3 Elite content tied to one console and user

Modern Warfare 3 Elite content tied to one console and user

Say what McFly?  In a bid to secure even more money from Call of Duty fans, Activision has apparently locked the Call of Duty Elite content to one console and one user.  That means that even if you have multiple profiles on your console, only the one who actually purchased the Elite content will be [...]

The Darkness II launch trailer is awesome!

The Darkness II launch trailer is awesome!

I was already looking forward to The Darkness II even before the sequel was officially announced.  I loved the first game as I always point out.  The Darkness II demo was impressive as well and managed to sell me on the new art style of the game. But after seeing the official launch trailer, I’m [...]

THQ bidding farewell to kid games, focus on core IPs

THQ bidding farewell to kid games, focus on core IPs

In a move that I fully support, THQ has decided to put its focus on the core IPs that the studio publishers.  It will no longer dish out the mesh that is the kid licensed games and instead serve up more of Saints Row, WWE and the other reasonably successful titles. As part of the [...]

UFC Undisputed 3 demo, Bones vs Silva!

UFC Undisputed 3 demo, Bones vs Silva!

Ready for the UFC match-up of the century?  Jon “Bones” Jones takes on The Spider, Anderson Silva in the freshly minted UFC Undisputed 3 demo!  You can also take Rampage Jackson against The Axe Murderer, Wanderlai Silva.  Don’t these dudes have the craziest nicknames?! You can queue up the demo right here and get your [...]