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Daily Wrap-Up 11.25.09

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0800

Here's what happened today in the world of video games, technology and popular culture:

We pick the game of 2009 that most deserves a second chance (while sending others to their doom).
Old Navy is giving customers who spend $20 or more a copy of LEGO: Rock Band for free on Black Friday.
Two new track packs from Nirvana and Night Ranger are coming to Rock Band next week.

Check out this latest Darksiders video diary to find out what weaponry you'll be wielding in the apocalyptic action title.
Sinclair Solutions recruits you in this new multiplayer trailer for BioShock 2.
Is the Silver Surfer movie dead or alive? The co-writer of the script weighs in.
Behold some new stunning cinematics and new gameplay in this new Japanese pre-launch trailer for Final Fantasy XIII.
Adam takes a moment to explain why some sequels may get lower scores than their predecessors.
Reviews Editor Sterling McGarvey runs through this year's most notable reviews, in case you need help with your holiday purchases.
In this week's Feedback, the crew gives recommendations on the biggest games for the holidays.

Daily Wrap-Up 11.24.09

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0800

Here's what happened today in the world of video games, technology and popular culture:

In this Morning Hangover, Patrick Klepek asked what your Thanksgiving travel game will be.
Modern Warfare 2 corrupts an English judge and the verdict could have repercussions on all phony sick days!
Assassin's Creed II has broken the first week sales record of the original.
The latest LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues parody video features the tank sequence from The Last Crusade.

Atari is offering many of its arcade games for free on the Web.
The name of the second Resident Evil 5 downloadable episode will be called "Desperate Escape."
Searching for the perfect holiday gift for the gamer in your life? Check out X-Play's Holiday Buyers Guide!
A Ubisoft writer has confirmed Far Cry 3's development, and says the game "looks pretty exciting."
Electronic Arts has confirmed a new Mercenaries game, tentatively titles Mercs Inc.
Accessory manufacturer Datel is suing Microsoft for disabling "unauthorized devices" on Xbox 360s and disputes Microsoft's cheating.
If you're looking for the best game-related Black Friday deals, then be sure to check out our handy round-up before getting in line.
New Famitsu scans reveal that Final Fight and Street Fighter Alpha characters Adon, Cody and Guy will appear in Super Street Fighter IV
Tony Hawk is talking about a sequel to Tony Hawk: Ride.
Square Enix has announced it will be creating the cinematics for Eidos Interactive's Deus Ex 3.
Open-world action game Just Cause 2 will be available for purchase on March 23rd, 2010, in North America.
Namco Bandai has revealed that if they release DLC for Tekken 6, it will be available for free.
Reviews Editor Sterling McGarvey runs through this year's most notable reviews, in case you need help with your holiday purchases.

Daily Wrap-Up 11.23.09

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0800

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Here's what happened today in the world of video games, technology and popular culture:

Check out a round-up of what Nintendo is offering as DLC this week.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 for the PC has outsold the PC version of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.
Brian Leahy has tried out the Battlefield: Bad Company 2 beta, and he tells you all about it his hands-on preview.
The demo version of Bayonetta has been confirmed for a December 3rd launch.
GameStop has released a trailer for the bonus items players will receive if they pre-order Mass Effect 2.

The Twilight Saga: New Moon dominates and gives The Dark Knight a run for its money in box-office records.
At Microsoft's annual Gamefest conference, there are two sessions on Project Natal.
Check our new releases list to find out what games are hitting your platforms of choice this week.
A Seattle based company is planning on creating a zombie-based MMO.
Valve has already issued a small patch for Left 4 Dead 2 on PC addressing online issues and performance.
We at G4 are giving away 1,000 beta keys to MAG.
In an interview, Robert Downey Jr. implies he will quit acting if Sherlock Holmes tanks.
In these two Battlefield: Bad Company 2 beta gameplay videos, we highlight offensive and defensive tactics.
Fact: Families have more fun with Wii Sports than Call of Duty. Bite the bullet and be a good son or daughter with these family-friendly Thanksgiving.
Nintendo isn't talking many specifics about its WiiWare demo plans (and its future), but WiiWare developers are happy.
"The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned" downloadable content pack for Borderlands will be released tomorrow for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
X-Play's Abbie Heppe gives a very special review for a surprisingly good game, Style Savvy, for the Nintendo DS.

Daily Wrap Up: 11.20.2009

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:01:00 -0800

Here's what happened today in the world of video games, technology and popular culture:

Find out everything you wanted to know about the unique and ambitious, ModNation Racers, in our hands-on preview.
Here's a new gameplay video showing off some multiplayer mayhem from BioShock 2.
Ubisoft has confirmed it will not be publishing No More Heroes for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in the US.
Over 1,000 songs will be available on Rock Band next week.
Capcom is teasing the announcement of a new character for Super Street Fighter IV...who is it?
Sony has finally released the PlayStation 2 in Brazil, for the low, low price of around $445.
Capcom will not be releasing the new Resident Evil 5 content for the PC version.

Check out this video of Madden NFL Arcade's "Game Changers."
Video: Check out this achievement walkthrough for Left 4 Dead 2's "Dark Carnival."
See what kinds of rocking you'll be doing with the new Guitar Hero 5 KISS track pack in this new trailer.
As Serious Sam HD prepares to launch, Croteam has released the final trailer for the remake.
Space can be a dangerous place, and this Star Trek Online combat video demonstrates why.
A law firm is considering a class-action suit against Microsoft for banning Live members.
If you're looking for some new tracks for your favorite music games, then check out this week's music DLC round-up.
Patrick Klepek makes the argument Infinity Ward didn't provide players enough warning for the "No Russian" scene in Modern Warfare 2.
Find out what awesome powers collected souls will get you in part one of the new Darksiders Hellbook video series.
Capcom's acclaimed Resident Evil 2 is now available for download on the PlayStation 3.
Blair Buter reviews comics Batman, Punisher, Spider-Man on Fresh Ink Online.
An upcoming free DLC pack will add a new multiplayer mode and new cars to Need for Speed: Shift.

Daily Wrap-Up 11.19.09

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:01:00 -0800

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Here's what happened today in video games, popular culture and technology.

It looks increasingly like a Call of Duty movie is moving forward.
Microsoft has announced that Xbox Live will be free for all Xbox 360 owners this weekend.
G4 are proud to present Campus PD, a brand new Cops-ish program premiering on the network on Wednesday, December 9 at 11 PM ET.

The PS3 exclusive multiplayer beta for Battlefield: Bad Company starts today, and we want to know what you think of it.
BioWare has announced it will be releasing a new DLC pack for Dragon Age: Origins, entitled "Return to Ostagar."
The latest Battlefield: Bad Company 2 "Battlefield Moments" video shows off the explosive potential of...explosives.
Capcom's releasing the Phoenix Wright series on WiiWare starting in January. Each episode costs $10!
Sony says it will not start charging for current PSN content, but may offer pay-for-it premium content.
Valve may already be teasing the first wave of downloadable content for Left 4 Dead 2...Midnight Riders.
Capcom's revitalizing Resident Evil 5 with a "Gold Edition" and a slate of downloadable content.
2K has revealed details about the special edition of BioShock 2.
According to a new rumor, producers want Anne Hathaway for Spider-Man 4.
Sony has revealed that PlayStation 3's are "firmware-upgradeable to 3D."
Actor, Faran Tahir shot down rumors that he would play The Mandarin in Iron Man 2.
It's also the Wii's 3rd birthday this week, so Sterling McGarvey performs another thorough examination of Nintendo's great industry d
Brian Leahy talks killstreak rewards combos in this latest Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 tips video.
Set your phasers rock as you check out the newest music game 'Star Trek: Rock Band' in this X-Play comedy sketch!
Here's a little feature about the differences between cinematics and gameplay.
Casey tells you all about the release schedule of Guild Wars 2, tons of Warcraft news, and how to get a beta code for The Secret World.
Check out the premiere trailer for 3D Dot Game Heroes. That is, unless you have something against quirky and adorable adventure games.

Daily Wrap-Up 11.18.09

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0800

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Here's what happened today in video games, popular culture and technology.

Drain some threes on the college court as we review EA's NCAA Basketball 10 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
The sequel to Kane & Lynch: Dead Men has officially been announced.
Check out X-Play's video preview of Aliens vs. Predator.
Activision has announced that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has set a new record for five-day worldwide sales.

Brian Leahy goes toe-to-toe with Capcom's Seth Killian at Super Street Fighter IV. Here are his brief impressions!
Explore the two warring factions of James Cameron's Avatar: The Game in this new developer diary video.
Two newly released teaser trailers for Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days are unnerving and terrifying in a really good way.
Check out Star Trek Online's bridge and tactics trailers. Engage!
The next Legend of Zelda game will have a "new structure," but Nintendo isn't talking specifics.
Sony is currently addressing issues that are keeping LittleBigPlanet PSP from being available on the PlayStation Store.
No More Heroes is being ported to both Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3...but that was also part of the original plan.
Win one of 250 beta keys for the PlayStation 3 version of 'Battlefield: Bad Company 2' in our sweepstakes.
Sony has confirmed the upcoming adhocParty software won't necessarily work with every PSP game.
Activision has officially unveiled its new studio, Sledgehammer Games.
Check out this Supreme Commander 2 walkthrough video.
A new Army of Two: The 40th Day trailer shows off the game's deep weapons customization feature.
Adam grieves for all the people who worked at Pandemic Studios, and discusses the possible future plans of their publisher, EA
Ubisoft has released the launch trailer for Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines on PSP.
This week on the Links Of TheFeed, we've got one of the meanest pranks ever, some cute kittens, and the best internet dating video ever.
Winter is coming and that means an end to skateboarding season. Will the new motion control game Tony Hawk: Ride save the day? Find out.
Activision has revealed that it now has a third studio working on future Call of Duty games.
Sterling McGarvey chronicles falling in (and out of) love with Tony Hawk, professional skateboarder.
THQ's released a video of comic writer/artist Joe Madureira talking about Darksiders.

Daily Wrap-Up 11.17.09

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:01:00 -0800

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I'm predicting a lot of zombie killing going on tonight. And here's what happened today in video games, popular culture and technology.

Gentlemen (and ladies) start your sophisticated engines, with this review of the Formula 1 game F1 2009 for the Wii.
Sackboy has made his way to the handheld gaming world with LittleBigPlanet Portable, and we have the review.
Assassin's Creed II is here, and this time, we're killing people in Italy. Adam Sessler and Andrew Pfister talk about the game.
We have the review of the highly anticipated Ubisoft sequel Assassin's Creed II. Come and check it out. Italy is lovely this time of year.

Several new social networking and streaming media features are now available on Xbox Live.
Check out the launch trailer for New Super Mario Bros. Wii to see what's new and improved in Mario's all new platforming adventure.
Sony has revealed some new details regarding its upcoming firmware 3.10 update for the PlayStation 3.
Rumor: Pandemic Studios is closing its doors for good today.
Warner is rumored to announce the status of Batman 3 in January.
The Metroid Prime series isn't over, according to the producer who oversaw the creation of the series.
Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed II includes access to the publisher's new Uplay game tracking service.
Rachel McAdams has shot down rumors about her playing The Black Cat in the upcoming Spider-Man 4.
Borderlands will get its first DLC pack, "The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned," next week.
Tell us what you think of Left 4 Dead 2 so far!
3D Dot Game Heroes is being released in the United States.
Activision has confirmed that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has not been banned in Russia, but the PC version has been edited.
Tell us what you think about Assassin's Creed II so far!
Check out the cinematics for Dante's Inferno.
Electronic Arts has admitted a major glitch in FIFA 10's "Manager Mode" exists but says it can't promise a fix for all users.
Microsoft has dismissed recently "leaked" pricing and product details regarding Project Natal.
VIDEO: Seth Killian stops by to walk you through three new characters coming to Super Street Fighter IV.
Turn 10 has revealed details about a new free DLC pack and an upcoming holiday pack for Forza Motorsport 3.
It's the PS3's 3rd anniversary, let's look back at the last three years of Sony's super system.

Daily Wrap-Up 11.16.09

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:01:00 -0800

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Here's what happened today in video games, popular culture and technology.

Sony has announced that it will soon be releasing AdhocParty support for the PSP.
Here's a taste of Just Cause 2's open-world action compliments of Avalanche Studios' developer walkthrough.
Nintendo hasn't decided if the "Super Guide" feature will appear in Super Mario Galaxy 2.
Capcom has released two new gameplay videos, new screenshots and new details for Super Street Fighter IV.

Rockstar Games' co-head Dan Houser spoke briefly in a recent interview about starting development on the next Grand Theft Auto.
Resident Evil fans should have a lot to look forward to with 'The Darkside Chronicles,' as seen in this review.
With 2012 making $225 million this weekend, will the long-discussed sequel to Roland Emmerich's Independence Day be next?
A double shot of zombie games comes out this week. One is Left 4 Dead 2, the other is Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Cyber Crimes Center are using the PlayStation 3 to crack the passwords of child pornographers.
There are a ton of big games hitting shelves this week, so to help you get your priorities in order, here's a helpful list.
It turns out the impressive OnLive streaming service will also be able to stream games to cell phones, too.
Just as Left 4 Dead 2 is arriving, Activision drops Call of Duty: World at War: Zombies on iPhone.
Grab your whip and dive into a new Indy adventure as we review LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues.
VIDEO: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Completed Through Beatles RB DLC Tomorrow, New Trailer
Nintendo has started releasing WiiWare demos, starting with five already released games.
Some clever folks have recreated the first level of Castlevania using Half-Life 2's Source Engine, and this video proves it.
VIDEO: Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Night Vision Goggles Review
One zombie fan is slowly rebuilding Left 4 Dead as an old school 8-bit shooter for a free download.
In honor of New Super Mario Bros. Wii, here are our five favorite 2D Mario levels.
If you're like Desmond and are having trouble remembering things, here's our Launch Primer for Assassin's Creed II. No expensive Anim
There's a lot that's new about Left 4 Dead 2...prepare for the second zombie wave with our Launch Primer.
Patrick Klepek and Adam Sessler sat down to discuss Patrick's review of Left 4 Dead 2. Surprise: it's really good.
Pills here! Pickin' up some puke! Get the lowdown on the new game Left 4 Dead 2 in this review.

Daily Wrap-Up 11.12.09

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:01:00 -0800

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Here's what happened today in video games, popular culture and technology.

Pandemic Studios' lead designer takes us through of The Saboteur in this direct-feed walkthrough.
Electronic Arts and DICE recently stopped by to show off Battlefield: Bad Company 2's multiplayer features.
In this Morning Hangover, Patrick Klepek debates the merits of playing games until 3:00 a.m. every night.
It looks very likely that Facebook will soon be usable within the PlayStation 3.

Modern Warfare 2 sold 4.7 Million million copies in North America and the U.K., taking in $310 million
Check out our trip to the midnight launch of Modern Warfare 2.
Microsoft will finally turn on Facebook and Twitter for everyone on Xbox Live next Tuesday.
Take-Two says Beaterator and Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars are coming "shortly" to iPhone.
Modded Xboxes selling for super cheap on the internet.
Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime describes why the DSi XL exists. Do you agree with him?
Sony's announced that Uncharted 2: Among Thieves has sold more than a million copies so far.
If you downloaded Modern Warfare 2 through Steam, it's now unlocked. Finally!
Electronic Arts says Battlefield 1943 has currently sold 1.2 million copies across Xbox Live and PlayStation Network.
Time Magazine has named Microsoft's Project Natal one of the top 50 inventions of 2009.
Casey talks about Star Trek Online's release date, Aion selling almost one million copies, and Warhammer Online's unlimited free trial.
Dragon Age's downloadable content has already produced more than $1 million in revenue for EA.
GameStop announced yesterday that it is planning to install DLC kiosks in its stores.
Tuesday was Xbox Live's busiest day ever because of a little game called Modern Warfare 2.
Check out this gallery of Mass Effect 2 Screenshots.
In this month's analysis of the game software sales for October 2009, Patrick Klepek wonders...where is Brutal Legend?
SCREENS: Gallery: Star Trek Online Gallery
This week on the Links Of TheFeed we've got the new trailer for Slammin' Salmon (featuring an Olivia Munn Cameo), some Russian gangsters and more.
This week, the Feedback team looks ahead to next week's Sims 3 expansion pack World Adv...kidding. It's Modern Warfare 2.

Daily Wrap-Up 11.11.09

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0800

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Here's what happened today in video games, popular culture and technology.

In this Morning Hangover, Patrick Klepek wonders if all the buzz about Modern Warfare 2 is making anyone else not want to play it rig
Some early details on Microsoft's controllerless control system Project Natal have leaked out
A composer mentioned that he is working on a sequel to Rockstar's Bully.
The controversy over Modern Warfare 2 has made it all the way to Fox News.

The Winter Olympics are sneaking up, and we've got a first-look at Sega's licensed game for The Games!
Activision head Bobby Kotick believes that rising unemployment rates will affect the games industry.
Video: Modern Warfare 2's heartbeat sensor being used to wrack up kill-streaks in Team Deathmatch.
In just 24 hours after launch, more than 2.35 million people have tried Modern Warfare 2 through Xbox Live alone.
Borderlands creative director says a sequel is a "no brainer" if "everything makes sense."
Starfleet captain Morgan Webb gives her status report on Star Trek Online.
Some newly released figures suggest that Microsoft has banned between 600,000 and 1 million modded Xbox 360s.
Brian Leahy passes along tips about making yourself undetectable in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer.
Star Trek: Online makes more sense than Deadwood Online. Here are Five Other TV Shows That Should Be MMOs.
One gamer has already invested more than two days into Modern Warfare 2's multiplayer mode on Xbox Live.
Ignition announced Deadly Premonition, a survival horror title for the 360.
Check out some intense team deathmatch action from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's Quarry map in this multiplayer gameplay video.
Darksiders' creative director Joe Madureira talks about the game's epic narrative scope in this new interview trailer.
An internet job posting has revealed that 343 Industries is looking for experienced people to work on a Halo game.
X-Play senior producer Matt Keil and the great Adam Sessler sit down and talk Modern Warfare 2.
Infinity Ward has addressed trophy and multiplayer issues that hit the PS3 version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 last night.
Dragon Ball fans are in luck. A new game is hitting the Xbox 360 and PS 3. Check out our review for Dragon Ball: Raging Blast.

Daily Wrap-Up 11.10.09

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0800

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Here's what happened today in video games, popular culture and technology.

Find out what's new in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's multiplayer. Learn about killstreaks, perks, and more in this new video.
Waiting to get home and play your copy of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2? Check out three multiplayer videos while you wait!
The wait is finally over! Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is finally here and we've got the review.

In this Morning Hangover, Patrick Klepek asks about your favorite video game launch evens.
The patch addressing difficulty for the PC version of Dragon Age: Origins isn't coming to consoles because it's not necessary.
The demo version of action game Dante's Inferno is coming out this December
The midnight launch event for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 here in Los Angeles was mighty impressive.
The demo for Left 4 Dead 2 is now available for all Xbox Live Silver Members.
Sometimes, the dialogue in Grand Theft Auto IV tests Patrick Klepek's patience because, well, it's too good.
Microsoft has added Monopoly to its Games On Demand lineup, but it costs $29.99 and includes no online play.
Check out the versatile grappling hook in this Just Cause 2 video.
Check out Modern Warfare 2's The Pit level.
Check out this video feature on the midnight launch event in London for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
Steven Spielberg and Will Smith's adaptation of Old Boy may already be dead.
Square Enix is currently putting the "final touches" on the English version of Final Fantasy XIII.
Modern Warfare 2 is out. Tell us what you think!
A rumor has going around that Rachel McAdams is in talks to play The Black Cat in Spider-Man 4.
Submit a question and be Feedback's reader question of the week!
In the latest Assassin's Creed II developer diary, the creators preview the various "homes" you'll occupy in the game.
A new Super Street Fighter IV trailer from Capcom highlights all the new features in this update.
Video: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Spec-Ops: Evasion
FIFA 10 players are reporting a significant "manager mode" glitch that won't let them progress past a single season.
Check out this review for 'Magna Carta 2,' a Japanese-style RPG game with some very lovely animated ladies in the mix.
Looking for a new RPG for your DS? It may or may not be 'Nostalgia'. Check out our review!
The skilled artists at BioWare talk about Dragon Age: Origins' robust combat system in this developer diary.
Saints Row 2: Ultor Exposed is this week's Xbox Live deal of the week!
A video has popped up online that reveals the final level and the final boss battle from New Super Mario Bros. for the Wii.
Modern warfare is fun and everything, but here are five other armed conflicts that could use some interactive representation.
Don't know a Zakhaev from a Kalashnikov? X-Play's got a Modern Warfare plot refresher before you dive in to MW2.

Daily Wrap-Up 11.09.09

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:01:00 -0800

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Here's what happened today in video games, popular culture and technology.

In this Morning Hangover, Patrick Klepek asked readers to discuss which game series they've meant to try...but haven't.
Season two of 1 vs. 100 starts next week.
Activision/Blizzard has set up a million-dollar foundation aimed at helping returning soldiers find employment.
The big day has finally arrived...here's what you need to know about Modern Warfare 2.
British Member of Parliament Tom Watson has started a Facebook group to defend video games from unfair government and media attacks.

Valve talks about Left 4 Dead mods coming to the 360: "It's complicated."
It looks like the Netflix interface for PlayStation 3 is locked until it becomes part of the PS3 next year.
The first slate of downloadable content for Borderlands (with zombies!) is arriving on November 24.
Electronic Arts has acquired social gaming creators Playfish.
Square Enix is teasing a Final Fantasy XIII announcement. Is it a release date?
Aching for soccer action, but aren't digging FIFA 10? Check out our review for Pro Evolution Soccer 2010!
Who doesn't want a Space Invaders-themed alien autopsy drawing on their chest?
A new website provides auctions for the super-wealthy.
Electronic Arts announced plans to lay off 1,500 employees as part of a restructuring plan.
Win a limited edition Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360 and more in X-Play's 'Modern Warfare 2' Sweepstakes!
The launch date for Star Trek Online is officially February 2, 2010 in North America.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 tops this week's list of new releases.
Electronic Arts believes more console price cuts, digital sales and motion controls will provide new sales opportunities in 2010.
Electronic Arts says a "revitalization" of the Medal of Honor franchise will be revealed soon.
Electronic Arts is not happy with its recent experiences with the Wii and is asking Nintendo for help.
The beta for MAG, which ends Nov. 20, has entered its fourth phase, bringing with it a host of improvements.
Infinity Ward has served up some memorable moments in its Call of Duty series, but these five stand out the most in our minds.
BioWare has released the PC toolset for its fantasy RPG Dragon Age: Origins.

Daily Wrap-Up 11.06.09

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 18:00:00 -0800

Here's what happened today in video games, popular culture and technology.

DIRECT-FEED WALKTHROUGH: Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles
Highlights of Black Friday sales deals.
VIDEO: Bayonetta Finishes Her Fights With Torturous Execution
Nintendo has released a new trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks for the Nintendo DS.
Microsoft is working on letting parent control access to Facebook.
So many games, the Feedback team couldn't limit it to just one. This week's episode features The Ballad of Gay Tony, DH Hero, and Tek
VIDEO/SCREENS: Skate 3 Reveals First Look At Team-Based Gameplay
Patrick Klepek tracked down the man with the most achievement points -- he has 384,155 points and aims for 1,000,000.

Gran Turismo 6 won't take as long to develop as Gran Turismo 5, says series creator Kazunori Yamauchi.
Several supposedly leaked screens of Bungie's Halo: Reach have popped up online.
In a recent interview, Nintendo discussed the next Zelda, whether Wii HD exists and Modern Warfare 2's impact.
According to Dhani Harrison, Rock Band 3 will teach people to play "real" music.
We got to check out Ubisoft's new game based on James Cameron's film. Blue with envy yet?
Direct2Drive, Gamersgate and Impulse won't be selling Modern Warfare 2 because of the Steam integration.
J.J. Abrams is reportedly in talks to produce a movie version of Micronauts.
The Resident Evil games are scary and fun, but man, they're also pretty insane. Here are five things to prove that.
In this week's edition of Reply to All (our new mailbag!), we wonder what Activision and Infinity are thinking, how sex in games can
Gearbox Software head Randy Pitchford believes Valve has a "fanboy"-like attitude towards the PlayStation 3.
Blair Butler reviews comics Secret Six, Lobo, Stumptown and more on Fresh Ink Online.
If you're looking for some new tracks for your favorite music games, then check out this week's music DLC round-up.
No, we're not kidding. Someone is making a Minesweeper adventure game.
When you bring home a new game, what do you attack first: the single-player campaign or the multiplayer?
Tell us...what games are you playing this weekend?
X-Play's Abbie Heppe takes a guided tour of Valve's studio to find out where the brains behind games like Half-Life and Left 4 Dead 2
G4's President, Neal Tiles, answers your questions in this month's edition of 'Open Source.'

Daily Wrap-Up 11.05.09

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 19:01:00 -0800

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Here's what happened today in the world of video games, technology and popular culture.

INTERVIEWS: World of Warcraft 5 Year Anniversary Interview Blowout Part 2
Check out the picture above: It's the full ghost outfit from the new Modern Warfare 2 avatar clothes coming to Xbox Live.
VIDEO: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Launch Trailer
Developer DICE has announced that it will be releasing a PS3-exclusive beta for Battlefield: Bad Company 2 on Nov. 19.
Netflix has started notifying members the disc enabling PlayStation 3 streaming will start showing up tomorrow.

Epic Games has made its Unreal Engine Development Kit available to the public.
Analysts say that sales of the Wii may have saved the PlayStation 3.
VIDEO: Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles Provides A Peek At Everything
Hudson Soft explains why they're fiercely embracing digital distribution for Bomberman, Bonk and others.
BioWare has revealed details about its Mass Effect 2 Collector's Edition coming Jan. 26.
Roland Emmerich is looking towards a TV series based on his upcoming film, 2012.
We found pictures of old people playing Guitar Hero. Yes, it's awesome. Yes, it's hilarious.
VIDEO: Splinter Cell: Conviction Profiles Sam Fisher's Combat And Backstory
Steve Guttenberg talks about reviving basically ALL of his 80's franchises.
Casey comes back to tell you about the 1 million characters in Champions Online, the new Star Trek Online trailer, and the Fallout MMO lawsuit
Activision is predicting Modern Warfare 2 could the biggest "entertainment" launch of all time, not just in games.
Activision is promising a new Call of Duty, Guitar Hero, Tony Hawk, Spider-Man and Shrek game throughout 2010.
VIDEO: Meet The Enemies Of Mass Effect 2
Blizzard says StarCraft II is coming "first half of 2010," but it doesn't look like Diablo III's anytime soon.
Halo: Legends, a collection of animated shorts based on the Halo universe, will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Feb. 9, 2010.
Analysts looking for more details on Blizzard's new MMO came up dry. We still don't know anything.
The response to removing dedicated servers from Modern Warfare 2 has been harsh, but Activision says it's not worried.
Data suggests that a percentage of multi-console owners plan to buy PS3 versions of major holiday sequels instead of Xbox 360 version
Video: Check out Split/Second's "Can it Outrun a Building?" trailer.

Daily Wrap-Up 11.04.09

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0800

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Here's what happened today in the world of video games, technology and popular culture:

CBS Television is taking a bunch of its popular shows and bringing out video game versions of them.
The Wii is offering playable demos and video downloads on a test basis for the Wii.
VIDEO: Darksiders Mayhem Trailer Provides Close-Up Of Angelic Foes
VIDEO: Bayonetta Trailer Is Packing Heat/Whips/Bazookas

VIDEO: Assassin's Creed II Focuses On Hired Guns, Hooligans, And "Escorts"
Lionhead Studios has released some Fable III concept art that displays the new, industrialized look of Bowerstone.
Abbie Heppe walks you through Left 4 Dead 2's Scavenge and Survival modes with tons of exclusive footage.
Konami predicts its profits will have dropped 82%
Ubisoft claims the next series of game releases will be part of the company's most important quarter ever.
Viacom has revealed that The Beatles: Rock Band has yet to turn a profit for the company.
VIDEO: Dark Void Dev Video Profiles Nikola Tesla And Rocketeering Main Hero Will Grey
Bayonetta isn't the only video game character capable of pulling off the "sexy librarian" look, and we have a list to prove it.
For 21-year-old Faron Yoder, living in an Amish household forces him to get creative to gain access to electricity.
On Tuesday Night, ABC's V debuted to huge numbers.
A "teaser trailer" for American McGee's The Return of Alice isn't an official trailer, and is not representative of the actual game.
Former Dr. Who, David Tennant lands a starring role on an NBC pilot.
Adam takes Infinity Ward to task for their involvement with a recent Modern Warfare 2 viral video that included offensive language.
Mr Sark is giving away Bungie exclusive Flaming Armor in Halo 3, but you'll need to be the best around in the newest Sarkathlon!
Kmart's Black Friday deals have shown up online.
A review of the new Weezer album, Raditude, accuses the band of catering to Rock Band.
Bayonetta is out in Japan. That means we've got an import preview!
Media Molecule believes that releasing a true sequel to LittleBigPlanet could potentially "fragment" the game's committed community.
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Enterprises has filed a trademark registration for the word "Margaritaville" in connection with games.
The band No Doubt has filed a lawsuit against Activision over just-released music game Band Hero.
Namco Bandai says a patch for Tekken 6 is coming to address online multiplayer issues.

Daily Wrap-Up 11.03.09

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0800

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Here's what happened today in the world of video games, technology and popular culture:

Did you know that there's a new Jak & Daxter game out today? There totally is, and it's totally for PSP and PS2.
Lionhead Studios is recruiting a humanoid AI researcher for a three year project, presumably built around Project Natal.
VIDEO: Scratch: The Ultimate DJ Trailer Examines Realistic Scratch Deck Controller
Hideo Kojima is judging a Twilight art contest.

VIDEO: Thirty Seconds to Mars Debuts New Album Track Exclusively In Dragon Age: Origins
Right now, DJ Hero doesn't give consumers the option of buying individual mixes. Patrick Klepek argues that's not fair.
BioWare has finally delivered Dragon Age: Origins. Tell us what you think so far!
Sony Online Entertainment and Wizards of the Coast are teaming up for a new strategy title based on Magic: The Gathering.
GameStop has revealed that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has set a new pre-order record.
Ubisoft has revealed details about Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction Collector's Edition.
Valve has dropped the playable demo for Left 4 Dead 2. What do you think of it?
Infinity Ward says it doesn't feel obligated to make new Call of Duty games forever.
Sterling McGarvey gets you ready for Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 with the launch primer.
VIDEO: Star Trek Online Trailers Chronicle Backstory And Gameplay
Submit a question for Feedback's reader question of the week!
VIDEO: Morgan Webb Interviews Assassin's Creed II Producer On Historical Accuracy
The PC demo for Left 4 Dead 2 is now available.
The trailer for Prince of Persia: Sands of Time is available right now.
VIDEO: Canine Kills And Heavy Gunplay Abound In Dead to Rights: Retribution Combat Montage
Tipsters have apparently revealed information regarding BioWare's future plans for Mass Effect 2 downloadable content.
In an interview, Rare's Mark Betteridge implied his company is working on a Natal shooter.
Shigeru Miyamoto recently provided some details about the use of Wii MotionPlus in the next Zelda game.
Charity initiative OneBigGames is close to releasing its first game, Chime. Patrick Klepek talked to its founder.

Daily Wrap-Up 11.02.09

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 19:01:00 -0800

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Here's what happened today in the world of video games, technology and popular culture.

Adam Sessler sits down with Mike Laidlaw, lead designer of Dragon Age: Origins, to talk about the game's development.
Dragon Age: Origins launches tomorrow. Are you ready for it?
We love BioWare games, we really do. But sometimes they do things in their games that are...weird?
A new video promoting Modern Warfare 2 is causing controversy for its anti-gay slur.
A teaser trailer for American McGee's The Return of Alice has been released that reveals the game will be released in 2011.

Rocksteady Games maybe be working on a sequel to awesome super-hero action game Batman: Arkham Asylum.
VIDEO: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Chaos Rising Trailer Pits Space Marine Vs. Chaos Space Marine
As it turns out, the "leaks" that seemed to outline Left 4 Dead 2 downloadable content were just dummy lines of code.
Warren Spector once tried to acquire the rights to Deus Ex for a sci-fi game at Junction Point.
Quantic Dream has confirmed they will be releasing a playable Heavy Rain demo, but the scene hasn't been picked.
Rockstar Games is releasing an adults-only version of Manhunt 2 for PC next week.
Will Paranormal Activity's success bring a new Blair Witch movie?
VIDEO: Prep Your Zero-G Sickness Bags For The Shattered Horizon Gameplay Trailer
Elizabeth Mitchell seemingly confirms her return as Juliet in the upcoming season of Lost.
Microsoft has started cracking down heavily on Xbox 360 modders by banning their Xbox Live accounts.
Based on comments from DJ Hero's developer, $3-per-mix for downloadable content sounds like it's here to stay.
VIDEO: Name Your Own Wii MotionPlus Tricks In Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage
Dragon Age: Origins, LEGO RB, Band Hero & Rabbids Go Home are among this week's new release. Check out the full list right here.

Daily Wrap Up: 10/30/09

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:59:00 -0700

Here's what happened today in the world of video games, technology and popular culture:

We're getting into the home stretch of 2009, what are our games going to be like in 2010? Nikole Zivalich has some ideas...
Insomnia may be dropping 60 FPS framerate games.
VIDEO: Champions Online Trailer Reminds It's Good
A leaked sequence from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has caused some in Australia to call for the game's rating to be re-reviewed.
The developer of Alan Wake is considering asking Microsoft to leave the ending off discs send to the media.
There's more evidence that Electronic Arts is hard at work at Dead Space 2.
A bug-fixing patch has been issued for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of Borderlands.
Sony has revealed details about the collectible God of War III Ultimate Edition.
VIDEO: LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues Parody Trailer Splices In Vintage Film Footage
According to Cryptic, one million heroes have been created in super-heroic MMO Champions Online.
Anthony Hopkins is apparently in negotiations to play Odin in Thor.
Activision has released the first downloadable mix for DJ Hero at $3 per mix. Is that too much?
Morgan Webb talks to past and present developers of World of WarCraft as the company celebrates the game's five-year anniversary.

Nokia is killing the N-Gage gaming service.
Behold, Reply to All: G4tv.com's New Community Mailbag. Read the debut edition, and start thinking about what you're going to ask us.
Error codes found in the Left 4 Dead 2 demo appear to hint strongly at future downloadable content packs.
Electronic Arts has dismissed reports about Dead Space 2 as "speculative." We're not really buying it.
VIDEO: Nothing Ordinary In New Just Cause 2 Trailer
TONIGHT: Ghost Adventures' live 7 hour "lockdown."
Warren Spector says he's already thinking about Epic Mickey 2 and Epic Mickey 3 in his mind.
VIDEO: Resident Evil Archives: Resident Evil 0 Dated For Dec 1 Launch
Blair Butler reviews Punisher, Wolverine, Batwoman and more on Fresh Ink Online.
Patrick Klepek talks about the one time he turned off a video game because it became too terrifying.

Daily Wrap-Up 10.29.09

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:01:00 -0700

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Here's what happened today in the world of video games, technology and popular culture.

Jake Gaskill has been thinking about episodic gaming, and has written these thoughts on digital paper to share with everyone.
We catch up with Heavy Rain writer and director David Cage for his thoughts on demos, sexuality in games, and the underbelly of America.
Full games are great and all, but what would be better in bite-sized pieces? Here are five suggestions for the episodic treatment.
Patrick Klepek looks at the rare success stories and multiple failures when publishers attempt to put "mature" games on the Wii.

Nintendo has unveiled a new DSi: The DSi LL. It has a larger screen!
VIDEO: Army of Two: The 40th Day Trailer: Halloween Blowing **** Up
The Phillies top the Yankees in the World Series...simulated in MLB 09: The Show.
Nintendo reports a decline in profit over the last six month.
VIDEO: Wind Up Your Best Taunts With The Walmart Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 TV Spot
According to Sony, while work continues on Home, it's no longer a priority for them.
Find out everything you want to know about BioShock 2, thanks to our hands-on preview and X-Play's all-access interviews.
Military research concludes that hunters are better at spotting IEDs than gamers.
Wii sales are down, which Nintendo says is because it's failed to release software to excites Wii owners.
The final three Wallace & Gromit episodes have been dated for Xbox Live Arcade.
VIDEO: Tekken 6 Behind The Game Featurette Hosted By "Mr. Tekken"
DICE has revealed that Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Limited Edition will include bonus content at no additional cost.
The Ballad of Gay Tony drops today, but so does Episodes from Liberty City. Which one should you pick up?
A US version of the BBC's supernatural drama, Being Human will come to SyFy.
This week Morgan Webb tells you about Champions Online's free weekend, Bizarro in DC Universe Online, and Star Wars: The Old Republic
Nintendo has officially confirmed the new DS, titled the DS XL, will arrive in North America and Europe early next year.
The manual for GTA: Episodes From Liberty City features a teaser ad for the location of the next GTA game.
Frank Miller is looking to begin filming Sin City 2 in 2010.
SCREENS: New Red Dead Redemption Screens Are Armed And Dangerous
The fee for becoming a SwitchGames "Verified Member" will soon jump from $1.95 to $4.95.
Bayonetta is coming out in North America on January 5th.
If you're looking for some new tracks for your favorite music games, then check out this week's music DLC round-up.
The Feedback panel talks about the leaked Modern Warfare 2 footage, & how we think the current crop of consoles is doing.

Daily Wrap-Up 10.28.09

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:00:00 -0700

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It's almost Halloween! Here's what happened today in the world of video games, technology and popular culture.

X-Play's Abbie Heppe brings Left 4 Dead 2 to you with three interviews and tons of exclusive gameplay footage!
"And the award for best Grand Theft Auto sociopath in a supporting role goes to..."
Been away from Liberty City for too long? Gay Tony is awaiting your return, so you should prepare with our launch primer.
The debate over dedicated servers rages. Brink will definitely feature them. Aliens vs. Predator? Well, maybe.
Leaked gameplay footage from Modern Warfare 2 revealed that you'll be able to play at least part of the game as a terrorist.

The biggest stumbling block for Halo fans who want to unlock every achievement is tucked away in Halo Wars.
SCREENS/VIDEO: Celebrate Halloween With Champions Online's Blood Moon Event
Sony has announced that the demo for God of War III will be included on the Blu-ray version of District 9.
Watchmen artist Dave Gibbons and Broken Sword creator Charles Cecil are collaborating on a new adventure game.
VIDEO: Dragon Age: Origins Trailers: Mages Get Corrupted, Grey Wardens Spot TV Time
Left 4 Dead 2 will feature avatar awards earned in-game.
VIDEO: Luis Lopez Trailer Rounds Out Gay Tony Media
VIDEO: Avatar Dev Diary Tours The Beautifully Deadly World Of Pandora
Games based on The Deadliest Catch and Man vs. Wild are on the way.
DJ Hero is out in the wild now. What do you think of it?!
Actor, Clancy Brown, is rumored to be a candidate to play Lobo.
Adam discusses why he doesn't think we need a new console generation anytime soon.
Disney released a lot of new info on Epic Mickey today.
Learn how the creators of the Retro Remix Revue compilations were able to convince Japanese publishers it was a good idea.
Nintendo has announced that New Super Mario Bros. Wii for the Wii will be released in North America on Nov. 15.
Developer Warren Spector has admitted that Epic Mickey was originally planned as a PS3, Xbox 360 and PC game.
Mr Sark is giving away Bungie exclusive Flaming Armor in Halo 3, but you'll need to be the best around in the newest Sarkathlon!
Playlogic is offering free Fairytale Fights DLC to gamers who register on the game's site.
VIDEO: Bayonetta Dev Diary Finds The Devil In Story Details
Jake Gaskill has been thinking about episodic gaming, and has written these thoughts on digital paper to share with everyone.