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Buy 360 Singularity earn free Prototype
Activision offering mail-in voucher for Radical’s violent action adventure on Microsoft’s console for limited time with purchase of Raven’s upcoming shooter.
In Singularity, gamers play as Nate, an air force pilot who, in the early parts of the game, is scrambled to investigate some strange happenings on an island off the coast of Russia.
Dead Space 2 trailer leaked
then pulled :(
EA is about to release a new trailer for Dead Space 2. However, someone else beat them to the punch.
Dead Space 2 is expected between January 1st and March 31st of next year.
See how Isaac looks like on Joystiq
GameTrailers TV will announce Next Call of Duty this week
It was just announced today that on this week’s GameTrailers TV will feature a brand new teaser trailer that promises to “put all the rumors to rest.”
Read more on Windowsobserver.com
Record of Agarest War Needs You
Record of Agarest War releases today on Xbox 360.
Aksys Games, a publisher of interactive entertainment products, announces its first epic SRPG, with Record of Agarest War for the Xbox 360 to coincide with the previously announced PlayStation Network version. In this game developed by Compiled Heart, RED Entertainment, and Idea Factory, SRPG fanatics will finally be able to play a game worthy of the genre.
Read more on IGN
BioShock 2 DLC delayed
Launch of BioShock 2 DLC pushed back to undetermined date for Xbox 360, PS3, PC; $10 add-on to include six new maps, new achievements, etc.
Read more on Gamespot
Infinity Ward employees sue Activision for $625 million
Group of 38 developers allege publisher withheld $75 million-$125 million in royalties, bonuses, and stock options related to Modern Warfare 2 sales and technology during Q1 2010; massive punitive payout also sought; Activision says case “without merit.”
“Overall, the group of 38 wants $75 million to $125 million in compensatory damages for unpaid royalties, bonuses, stock options, and technology-related payments it claims Activision withheld. It is also seeking punitive damages of between $75 million and $500 million as a result of Activision’s withholding of the bonuses, which the suit says was tantamount to holding “employees hostage so that Activision could reap the benefit of the completion of Modern Warfare 3.” Representatives of an external PR company employed by Activision quickly rebutted the allegations in the new lawsuit.
Play Modern Warfare 2 with Method Man
Legendary hip-hop artist Method Man will play Modern Warfare 2 with Xbox LIVE Gold Members in Xbox Game with Fame on May 7, 201
Singles from Flyleaf, Busted and Silverchair Come to Rock Band
Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that singles from Flyleaf, Busted and Silverchair will be added to the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii
Guitar Hero 5 with "Weird Al" Yankovic
Comedy and music legend "Weird Al" Yankovic will bring his own quirky style to Xbox LIVE to play Gold Members in a special Game with Fame event playing Guitar Hero 5. If you’re a Gold Member join us Tuesday, December 15, from 7:00 – 9:00 P.M. ET (4:00 – 6:00 P.M. PT) for the madness.
Since his first released recording in 1979, he has 12 studio albums with 28 Gold and Platinum certifications, numerous EPs and music videos, three Grammy Awards and a 2009 nomination for his digital-only EP Internet Leaks, and has sold more comedy recordings than any other artist in history.
Comedy and music legend "Weird Al" Yankovic will bring his own quirky style to Xbox LIVE to play Gold Members in a special Game with Fame event playing Guitar Hero 5
LEGO Indiana Jones 2 The Adventure Continues Released
LucasArts and TT Games today announced that LEGO Indiana Jones 2 The Adventure Continues is now available for the Xbox 360.