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  • 3DS Launch Date to be Revealed September 29th

    3DS Launch Date to be Revealed September 29th

    Nintendo promises to reveal the Nintendo 3DS price and launch date on September 29th. Hit the link to find out more.

    by Phillipe Bosher | Jul 31, 2010 | 1 Comment
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops to Have Prestige and Hardened Editions?

    Call of Duty: Black Ops to Have Prestige and Hardened Editions?

    Is Activision planning on releasing special editions of the next installment in the Call of Duty franchise?

    by Jason Weissman | Jul 31, 2010 | 1 Comment
  • Vanquish Was Almost an Open-World Game

    Vanquish Was Almost an Open-World Game

    On Platinum Games’ blog, Shinji Mikami revealed some new information regarding the graphics of Vanquish and some of the ideas that were scrapped or adjusted early on in the development of the upcoming title.

    by Jon Lavallee | Jul 30, 2010 | 1 Comment
  • Vietnam Doesn’t Like Online Gaming

    Vietnam Doesn’t Like Online Gaming

    The Vietnamese Government has enacted harsh new regulations governing online games and internet cafes. Read on for details.

    by Trung Bui | Jul 30, 2010 | No Comments
  • Metroid: Other M Story Trailer and Theater Mode Revealed

    Metroid: Other M Story Trailer and Theater Mode Revealed

    We’ve got the latest trailer for Metroid: Other M. And if you like watching Metroid, wait till you hear about Other M’s Theater Mode. Details inside.

    by Jeff Schille | Jul 30, 2010 | 1 Comment
  • ‘Worms Reloaded’ Release Announced and Trailer

    ‘Worms Reloaded’ Release Announced and Trailer

    Ten years after Worms Armageddon hit our PC screens, developer Team17 has finally announced a sequel to the hilarious 2D manic series — Ladies and Gentlemen, meet Worms Reloaded, coming to a PC near you on August 26th 2010.

    by Phillipe Bosher | Jul 30, 2010 | 3 Comments
  • StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty Review

    StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty Review

    It’s taken twelve years, but Blizzard has finally appeased our anticipation and released StarCraft II. Does it live up to the hype? Read our full review to find out.

    by Rory Young | Jul 30, 2010 | 4 Comments
  • Two Worlds 2 Trailer is All About Returning to Antaloor

    Two Worlds 2 Trailer is All About Returning to Antaloor

    Two Worlds 2 is any RPG fan’s dream, and what better to fuel anticipation for the upcoming title then a brand new trailer showing off the game’s world and new customization options.

    by Riley Little | Jul 29, 2010 | 2 Comments
  • Valve Bans Thousands of Innocent Modern Warfare 2 Gamers, Makes Amends

    Valve Bans Thousands of Innocent Modern Warfare 2 Gamers, Makes Amends

    Waves upon waves of gamers playing Modern Warfare 2 on Steam have suddenly been Vac banned – Game Rant looks into whether there’s a glitch, or just a huge wave of whiny cheaters. Are you among the banned?

    by John Jacques | Jul 29, 2010 | 2 Comments
  • Halo: Reach – The Battle Begins Trailer

    Halo: Reach – The Battle Begins Trailer

    The Battle Begins is the brand new trailer for Halo: Reach. Featuring a look at several scenes from the game’s single player campaign, you won’t want to miss this.

    by Jeff Schille | Jul 29, 2010 | 8 Comments
  • Kane & Lynch 2 “You Think You Can Kill Me?” Trailer

    Kane & Lynch 2 “You Think You Can Kill Me?” Trailer

    IO Interactive is back with the latest clip for Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days. Have a look at the “You Think You Can Kill Me?” trailer inside.

    by Trung Bui | Jul 29, 2010 | 1 Comment
  • Hydro Thunder Hurricane Review

    Hydro Thunder Hurricane Review

    Though it suffers from the inclusion of one too many game modes, Hydro Thunder Hurricane is fresh and fun and perfect for summer.

    by Jeff Schille | Jul 29, 2010 | 3 Comments
  • Take Your Game To The Street In FIFA 11 On Wii

    Take Your Game To The Street In FIFA 11 On Wii

    FIFA 11 is bringing back arcade style 5 on 5 with street soccer mode exclusively on the Nintendo Wii.

    by T.J. Lauerman | Jul 29, 2010 | 1 Comment
  • Get Ready For Street Fighter X Tekken Screens, Gameplay

    Get Ready For Street Fighter X Tekken Screens, Gameplay

    Feast your eyes on Capcom’s latest dazzling display of fighting with screens and gameplay from Street Fighter X Tekken. No word yet on release, so let these images of Ryu getting beat by Kazuya hold you over.

    by Trung Bui | Jul 29, 2010 | No Comments
  • Plants vs. Zombies Says “Beat It” to MJ

    Plants vs. Zombies Says “Beat It” to MJ

    The Estate of Michael Jackson has objected to the zombie in PopCap’s Plants vs. Zombies that plays tribute to Jackson’s classic music video, Thriller, and zombie character he portrayed.

    by Jon Lavallee | Jul 28, 2010 | 4 Comments
  • Irrational Games Teases ‘Project Icarus’

    Irrational Games Teases ‘Project Icarus’

    A teaser website for the upcoming Project Icarus has been launched by Irrational Games. Not much is there at present, but that won’t stop Game Rant from speculating.

    by Phillipe Bosher | Jul 28, 2010 | 4 Comments
  • New Legendary Pokémon Victini and Downloadable ‘Enigma Stone’

    New Legendary Pokémon Victini and Downloadable ‘Enigma Stone’

    Victini is a brand new legendary Pokémon in Black and White. For those of you who want something else that is related to Pokémon, the ‘Enigma Stone’ may be just what you need.

    by Riley Little | Jul 28, 2010 | 5 Comments
  • Dead Rising 2: Case Zero and All the Extras

    Dead Rising 2: Case Zero and All the Extras

    From Case Zero to Terror Is Reality, Game Rant is here to take you on a tour through Dead Rising 2′s many extras. Details inside.

    by John Jacques | Jul 28, 2010 | 2 Comments
  • GameStop acquires Kongregate

    GameStop acquires Kongregate

    U.S. video game retailer GameStop acquires Kongregate, a website with free-to-play flash games and a social network connecting users to each other.

    by Robert Bratcher | Jul 28, 2010 | 1 Comment
  • SDCC 2010: Hands-On with Gears of War 3′s Beast Mode

    SDCC 2010: Hands-On with Gears of War 3′s Beast Mode

    You may not have been able to make it this year’s San Diego Comic-Con to try Gears of War 3′s brand new Beast Mode, but Game Rant did.

    by Riley Little | Jul 28, 2010 | 2 Comments
  • Capcom Offering More Games; Shorter Development Cycles

    Capcom Offering More Games; Shorter Development Cycles

    Capcom plans to speed-up triple-a development cycles by one to two years. Is this good news for gamers or just for the studio’s bottom line?

    by Jonathan Poole | Jul 27, 2010 | 2 Comments
  • Blizzard Indifferent to Console Development

    Blizzard Indifferent to Console Development

    Blizzard, a game company renowned for their contributions to PC gaming, continues to remain indifferent to console development.

    by Trung Bui | Jul 27, 2010 | 9 Comments
  • Activating Anti-Aliasing in StarCraft 2

    Activating Anti-Aliasing in StarCraft 2

    New owners of StarCraft 2 may have noticed that Anti-Aliasing is not yet supported. Owners of Nvidia Geforce cards will be able to fix that — details inside.

    by Phillipe Bosher | Jul 27, 2010 | 4 Comments
  • The Hits Don’t Stop: New Rock Band 3 & Dance Central Songs

    The Hits Don’t Stop: New Rock Band 3 & Dance Central Songs

    Harmonix have announced new songs for both Rock Band 3 and Dance Central. Take a look at all the latest tracks inside.

    by Jeff Schille | Jul 27, 2010 | 3 Comments
  • LittleBigPlanet 2 Release Date and Pre-Order Goodies

    LittleBigPlanet 2 Release Date and Pre-Order Goodies

    Popular platformer for PS3, LittleBigPlanet 2 gets a release date, pre-order bonuses, and a collector’s edition. Conquer with Sackboy against on November 16, 2010 for PS3.

    by Trung Bui | Jul 27, 2010 | 6 Comments
  • Michael Pachter Predicts $250 Price for 3DS

    Michael Pachter Predicts $250 Price for 3DS

    Video game analyst Michael Pachter talks about the 3DS’ potential selling price and how the software prices may increase for Nintendo’s latest handheld gaming device.

    by Trung Bui | Jul 27, 2010 | 4 Comments
  • StarCraft 2 Eclipses 800,000 North American Pre-Orders

    StarCraft 2 Eclipses 800,000 North American Pre-Orders

    StarCraft II has exceeded 800,000 North American pre-orders with no signs of slowing down. Take a look at the game’s mind-boggling projected sales statistics.

    by Matt Weeber | Jul 26, 2010 | 5 Comments
  • SDCC 2010: Disney Epic Mickey Trailer

    SDCC 2010: Disney Epic Mickey Trailer

    At last weekend’s San Diego Comic Con, Junction Point Studios and Disney Interactive Entertainment debuted the latest trailer for Disney Epic Mickey.

    by Jeff Schille | Jul 26, 2010 | 1 Comment
  • Puzzle Quest 2 Review

    Puzzle Quest 2 Review

    An incredibly fun game that offers hours of entertainment, Puzzle Quest 2 is the follow-up to the widely loved and acclaimed Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords.

    by Trung Bui | Jul 26, 2010 | 1 Comment
  • New Releases July 25 Through 31, 2010

    New Releases July 25 Through 31, 2010

    Once again, Game Rant rounds up the week’s new releases. Check out the games that will be available July 25 through 31, 2010.

    by Jeff Schille | Jul 26, 2010 | 1 Comment
  • Warren Spector Hopes to Make 3DS Title

    Warren Spector Hopes to Make 3DS Title

    Game developer and creative mind Warren Spector expresses his interest and hope to develop for the Nintendo 3DS.

    by Trung Bui | Jul 26, 2010 | 1 Comment
  • No Hitman 5 Until Christmas 2011 at the Earliest

    No Hitman 5 Until Christmas 2011 at the Earliest

    Agent 47 of Hitman fame hasn’t been laid to rest quite yet. Alleged sources from within IO Interactive have said the assassin may return as “early” as Christmas 2011.

    by Trung Bui | Jul 26, 2010 | 3 Comments
  • Review: Limbo

    Review: Limbo

    Limbo is a sinister little 2D platform-puzzler from Danish newcomers Playdead Studios that plays more on your emotions and fears than any game in recent memory.

    by Steve Pendlebury | Jul 26, 2010 | 8 Comments
  • EA: Nintendo 3DS Will “Sell Like Hotcakes”

    EA: Nintendo 3DS Will “Sell Like Hotcakes”

    The upcoming portable console from Nintendo that produces 3D effects without glasses debuted to rave reviews from those at E3. EA COO John Schappert was …

    by Robert Bratcher | Jul 26, 2010 | 1 Comment
  • Harmonix Reveals Five More ‘Rock’ Bands

    Harmonix Reveals Five More ‘Rock’ Bands

    Harmonix has taken to Twitter to announce five more bands set to appear in the upcoming Rock Band 3.

    by Trung Bui | Jul 25, 2010 | 2 Comments
  • ‘DC Universe Online’ Story Trailer

    ‘DC Universe Online’ Story Trailer

    Sony has released a story trailer for the upcoming PS3 and PC MMORPG, DC Universe Online – revealing Brainiac as the main antagonist… and Lex Luthor turning DC hero.

    by Trung Bui | Jul 25, 2010 | 3 Comments
  • GR Picks: Weekly Roundup July 25, 2010

    GR Picks: Weekly Roundup July 25, 2010

    It’s time for another GR Picks Weekly Roundup – featuring the various gaming-related videos, and other wacky content, we may have missed during the week.

    by Steve Pendlebury | Jul 25, 2010 | 1 Comment
  • SDCC 2010: Dragon Age 2 Hands-On Impressions

    SDCC 2010: Dragon Age 2 Hands-On Impressions

    Instead of showing off Dragon Age II at E3 last month, Bioware wanted the fans to be the first to experience the newest chapter since the reception at last year’s SDCC was so successful.

    by Jason Weissman | Jul 24, 2010 | 8 Comments
  • SDCC 2010: Two Versions of Street Fighter x Tekken in Development [Updated with Trailer!]

    SDCC 2010: Two Versions of Street Fighter x Tekken in Development [Updated with Trailer!]

    The Street Fighter IV panel at the San Diego Comic Con is something all fighting genre fans have been excited for. The wait is over and the panel did not disappoint.

    by Rory Young | Jul 24, 2010 | 5 Comments
  • THQ Announces ‘Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet’

    THQ Announces ‘Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet’

    THQ has announced Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet, a sequel to the first Marvel Super Hero Squad video game released in 2009.

    by Robert Bratcher | Jul 24, 2010 | 1 Comment
  • Star Wars: The Old Republic Has Space Battles

    Star Wars: The Old Republic Has Space Battles

    If there was any one part of the Star Wars series I enjoyed that didn’t involve lightsabers, the Force, or Darth Vader, it was the space battles.

    by Trung Bui | Jul 24, 2010 | 5 Comments
  • Boba Fett Hunts You In Force Unleashed 2

    Boba Fett Hunts You In Force Unleashed 2

    Boba Fett makes a “small, but pivotal” appearance in Force Unleashed 2 as the man tasked with tracking down Bendak Starkiller.

    by Trung Bui | Jul 23, 2010 | 4 Comments