Remember, these numbers are based solely on pre-orders so take them with a grain of salt until the NPD Group releases ACTUAL figures in just over 3 weeks. I’ll be very interested to see just how many people actually pick up Tony Hawk: Ride for $120.

GAMING’S TWO MOST NOTORIOUS CRIMINALS REUNITED IN KANE & LYNCH 2: DOG DAYS
Sequel to 2007’s Kane & Lynch: Dead Men, Introduces ‘Never Before Seen’ Visual Experience and New Fragile Alliance Multiplayer Modes
Wednesday 18th November/…IO Interactive, part of Square Enix Europe is pleased to confirm that Kane & Lynch 2™: Dog Days is coming to PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC in 2010.

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days is a raw and brutal crime shooter designed to take players on an even more intense story experience, following two of gaming’s most disturbed criminals, through the gritty Shanghai underworld.

Introducing a new visual experience, Kane & Lynch 2™: Dog Days is inspired by documentary filmmakers and the user-generated era. Every aspect of the game has been designed to deliver a fresh perspective to the words ‘intensity’ and ‘realism’ in video games.

“Gamers are always looking for something new and that is exactly what they are going to get with Kane & Lynch 2™: Dog Days,” said Niels Jørgensen, general manager of IO Interactive. “A special thanks to gamers worldwide for their feedback. They are certainly in for a shock as we, with immense pride, welcome back our two dear, violent and somewhat unfortunate friends.”

Kane & Lynch 2™: Dog Days will be released on the EIDOS games label and will be coming in 2010.

Please visit www.KaneandLynch.com for updates

After watching the video i am really glad i decided to buy this game over Left 4 Dead 2, especially since Swiff dropped a Steam code for Left 4 Dead 2 in my mail box yesterday. Anyway enjoy the launch trailer below.

Here's a pic of the new car

Along with the release of the free DLC Turn 10 has also revealed the details on the first premium DLC car pack which you can see below.

The “Hot Holidays Car Pack,” releasing Dec. 8 for 400 Microsoft points, will feature some of the world’s most anticipated super cars and purpose-built race cars of 2010, including the recently unveiled Ferrari 458 Italia. To give players a taste of the “Hot Holidays Car Pack,” the brand new 2010 Audi S4 will be available as a free download.

If you cannot wait for more details on the “Hot Holidays Car Pack,” the folks at Turn 10 will be unveiling and diving deeper into each car over the next two weeks on Forzamotorsport.net. Be sure to check it out.

If you want to get your Wesker on in Lost Planet 2 you can pre-order the game at GameStop right now.

Before you say what about my region, Capcom have only announced this deal in America but i think we should see similar deals at big video game retailers around the world in the coming weeks.

 

Along with this footage check out this post for your chance to get a free steam code for the game, I suggest you get your entry in quick as the contest is limited to 100 entries and we already have 81.

P.S.: I would like to thank Torrence Davis for allowing his likeness to be used for the character Coach.

Campaign & Gameplay:

Modern Warfare 2 takes place 5 years after the events of the original game. By now the efforts of the United States Marines against terrorism have fallen significantly short allowing the Ultranationalists to seize command and control over Russia. The main protagonist of the game is Vladimir Makarov, a former lieutenant who now gets his kicks by setting up several terror attacks throughout the globe. You begin the game from the perspective of U.S. Army Ranger Private Joseph Allen stationed in Afghanistan during an intense war. Just as in the previous game, you gradually shift command of up to five different characters at specified points and times in the story. While the aspect of having intertwined storylines adds to the core plot, the execution of this technique fails to offer a complete campaign experience. There are several loose ends that aren’t fully examined and give the impression that these explanations were purposely left out for Modern Warfare 3. An example of this theory comes within the controversial airport level, which by now has created a media frenzy. In this scene you assume the control of Private Allen while being undercover and lead by Makarov in a shooting spree at a nearby Airport. While the inclusion of this scene brings to light intense issues and suggests discussion on the topic of terrorism, it fails to serve justice to the culprits involved. As you progress through the game there is never a final confrontation between Makarov, which is a big reason why this level stands out. In traditional cinema it is always believed that sooner or later the villain gets what’s coming to him and unfortunately that’s not the case in this story. Likewise, there is also curiosity left over as to what happened to the characters of other units that you play in. One can argue that single player campaign shouldn’t be the focus of any COD game, but with a hot topic such as terrorism you can’t help but want to see a definitive resolution to the conflict. Add in the fact that this mode will only take you 5 hours to complete and you’ll feel as through there is still plenty more that could have been explored to lengthen the overall experience.

When it comes to gameplay, Modern Warfare 2 continues to shine in this department. The control mechanism is easy to get used to and is intuitive enough that even someone who has never played a cod game will be right at home with this one. You’ll easily be guided through each objective by the use of a numbered checkpoint system over a traditional map. The added military talk personnel adds to the effectiveness of capturing quality sound that keeps the environments real and engaging. An array of weapons from assault rifles, to duel wielding pistols is at your disposal and keeps the gunplay highly enjoyable and rewarding. The A.I. within the campaign is a bit dulled down even at the highest difficulty level. It’s worth noting that you’ll find the steepest challenge once you decide to play against competitors online. The graphics are also vastly improved which ranks this entry in the series a step above the original. The best display of this notion is expressed by the many locales you visit throughout the campaign including Washington D.C. and Rio De Janeiro to name a few. Even the amount of damage you can inflict upon each stage is impressive. You can tell Infinity Ward wanted to create the world on a much more grander scale and they should be applauded for there efforts this time around. Once you finish the campaign mode, you’ll be given the option to play the new Spec Ops Mode. This is a mode that allows you to play through several missions and challenges either by yourself or cooperatively with a friend. The inclusion of this feature adds further value to the package by encouraging you to replay every mission until you have successful captured all 69 stars.

Multiplayer Madness:

Modern Warfare 2’s bread and butter remains in the highly competitive online multiplayer experience. Just as in the previous entry in the series, you have the ability to create customizable classes by choosing your primary and secondary weapons, special grenades, tactical perks like Air Strikes, and improved combat techniques. Every time you play through a match you gain points based upon your individual performace. These points are then used to not only raise your player ranking but also to unlock upgraded weapons and attacks that you can use in any given match. The overall system is insanely balanced in the sense that there are always ways to counter attacks with the improved Killstreak options. There is also the ability to change Callsigns, emblems, and clan titles in the pre-match lobby to create a deeper sense of authenticity. The package contains a total of 15 multiplayer maps with the promise of more to drop in spring of 2010. There are also several match types to choose from like Free-For-All and Team Deathmatch. My only complaint about the mode is that until you unlock the ability to choose your respawn destination, you’ll find yourself dead in the middle of multiple shootouts. Certain maps offer places to hide while others lack the range of options necessary to get the upper hand on your opponents. For example, the airport terminal map is one stage that constantly keeps you highly susceptible to high death counts. Many will argue that these instances will force you to step up your gaming aesthetics when going online. Overall, the multiplayer mode is highly addictive and one of the most engaging reasons for high replayability.

Final Verdict:

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 does an excellent job of portraying the harsh realities of war in our society. When compared to other First person shooters, it sticks to the core roots of gameplay that made the first one a hit. This concept doesn’t make it revolutionary but instead just keep things as expected. While the campaign needs a deeper sense of completion to fully convey the message, its clear that Infinity Ward has gotten people thinking about the delicate issues of terrorism as it relates to our everyday lives. The Spec Ops and Multiplayer Modes offer a meaty package that is sure to own your nights for hours on end. Ultimately if you were a diehard fan of the original Modern Warfare, then chances are you don’t need a more compelling reason to pick up this game. However, if you are considering making this your first venture into the series then I recommend this is one war you don’t want to miss.

Overall synopsis:

When the Duke of Milan is brutally murdered, Giovanni Auditore an Assassin – is dispatched to investigate the crime. His mission: determine who is responsible and why. The answers he uncovers implicate Italys most powerful families reaching all the way back to the Vatican itself. As Giovanni draws closer to the truth, he becomes hunted himself. He must expose the conspirators before he joins their ever growing list of victims This is the Prequel to the Assassins Creed 2 Story.

source: Assassin’s Creed UK

Note: If the video stutters please pause it for a minute or two (depends on your internet connection). This will allow the video player to download more of the movie.

There’s also a video to go along with the announcement. Video simply talks about the game, the new Paradigm system, and Leona Lewis’ song being the official theme song. Guess getting knocked out by fans can do wonders. Anyways, here’s the clip:

Thats right, 1 Million Dollars! It’s crazy how this game can pull that much DLC already when the game is already like 60 hours long by itself. I’m barely like 4 hours in, that’s due to my decision to fly to the states this week though. Dragon Age: Origins included DLC upon launch and as you can see it has been very successful. Just remember that Bioware have promised 12 months of DLC for this game, so Dragon Age fans better hold onto every penny from now.

P.S I told you guys this game was dope.

Ubisoft even went as far as listing certain hot spots in the game world that players are very likely to go. Could this be a new trend in gaming, it will sure help put some more dollars in the developers pockets.

Let’s just hope the game isn’t too plastered with these ads, we don’t want to see a Virgin Airlines ad while Sam is hanging on the side of a building.

[Props to: Thisis50]

Please remember, you need to have a Xbox Live Gold account to use Twitter, Facebook & Last.fm on your Xbox 360.

Thanks Major Nelson

Mass Effect 2 will be on store shelves in North America on January 26, and on January 29 in Europe for Xbox 360 and PC

 

UK based sales monitor Chart-Track has also revealed record breaking sales for Modern Warfare 2. They estimate that MW2 has already sold 1.23 million copies in the UK alone, almost doubling GTA IV’s previous record of 631,000 units. With huge figures like these floating around you can expect Activision to release an official statement soon but until then a huge congratulations is in order, it’s nice to see great games resulting in great sales for once.

I do not doubt that Microsoft wish to help out the game developers/publishers by clamping down on the piracy of their games on the console, as that is a delicate matter that should be a top priority. Below is a statement on this matter issued by Microsoft.

“All consumers should know that piracy is illegal and that modifying their Xbox 360 console to play pirated discs violates the Xbox Live terms of use, will void their warranty and result in a ban from Xbox Live,”

However we all know that once somebody’s account get’s banned their only option is to purchase a brand new Xbox 360.

So my question is, could this act be both an improvisation and a strategy to boost their sales a little? It would be a great way to boost their holiday sales even further wouldn’t it?