Last year Valve released Left 4 Dead and the game became a great Co-Op game and a personal favorite. Today the sequel Left 4 Dead 2 hits stores exclusively for the Xbox 360 and PC. The game has new modes including Scavenger new avatar awards and all new weather effects. Left 4 Dead 2 also offers gamers new game modes including the Scavenger mode. With a new cast of characters, melee weapons and Avatar rewards the game is loaded with new things.

For those who pre-ordered Valve’s Left 4 Dead 2 the Demo went live on the XBL Marketplace yesterday. The PC demo hit today so start downloading and take a look at the upcoming sequel. I got a chance to play the Xbox 360 version and was surprised at the changes and the look of the game. Valve really made some great changes to make it a bit more realistic and less hand-holding while playing. Please remember this is for those who pre-ordered only Gold XBL members will have a chance to play the demo in early November.

FIFA 10 is looking great for the Xbox 360 and the fan base here in the US for the series is growing. Not wanting to leave out the PC players here is some screenshots for you. I have to admit the PC game is shaping up to be a great version this year. It hits stores on October 20th. The list of features to this years version is impressive and should satisfy any fan of FIFA. Read the rest of this entry

Red Alert 3: Uprising will be released exclusively for the PC digitally in March. While it builds upon Red Alert 3, Uprising is a standalone title and does not require Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 in order to be played. The game will feature 4 new campaigns, 11 new units, and the biggest cast ever in a Command & Conquer expansion.

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Blade3D is an engine, platform and asset marketplace based on a subscription model ($14.95/month at the basic level) that allows enthusiasts create titles that can be made available through XNA without the need of a formal education in game programming and design.

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Ubisoft passed word today that they will be releasing World in Conflict: Soviet Assault for the PC. A complete package titled World in Conflict: Complete Edition will include both the original World in Conflict title, as well as the Soviet Assault add-on. Gamers that already own World in Conflict will have the option to download the Soviet Assault expansion pack exclusively online.

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I just got word from EA that they released a zip file that will removed the DRM protection for NHL 09. Before you visit the site or download and install the zip file please read the entire post and instructions first. The new update license update will remove the default 5 license rule and I think it’s a good idea. There is some important information on how to install and de-authorized a current license again this is only for the PC version you can download it by visiting the EA forums just click here.

I get to see a lot of the newest electronics to hit the market during trade shows and through other contacts. Over the years I have seen these eye glasses or units that promise great things but wind up either giving me a massive headache or just being lame. We had a topic hit out on the forums several months back about the Headplay “PCS” system and, of course, I wanted to voice my thoughts. After years of experiencing sales reps, PR guys and show girls forcing strange looking things over my head and say watch and you’ll be amazed, I always ended up taking the darn thing off my head or eyes then after adjusting to the real life surroundings and getting mad that I even agreed to try it. Of course having that “gadget freak” in me I would try the next thing to show up and the cycle continued.

I have seen the demo videos of the Headplay “PCS” and the ads on the demo discs that come with OXM magazine. I also read very positive things in the magazines. I simply was not impressed with the whole “PCS” systems in the past. For years they have been trying to perfect it or at least get it to work as promised. Funny thing happened then after the topic was up on the forums. I happened to be contacted by Headplay. They even joined our forums to read the comments and they wanted to talk about a review of their product. I spoke with the person and while polite and seemed very cool, I still told him I would need time with the unit and I would be honest with the review. He agreed saying “we want to let people like you who have used other systems in the past to see why we are proud of our unit”. So after a lengthy period of time with Headplay’s Personal Cinema System, I am ready to tell you how it stacks up. Read the full review and you may be surprised at what I have to say. Read the rest of this entry

It’s been a hectic time with the holiday activities, food and the games time flies. I have yet another chance for something pretty cool. EA and EA Phenomic just kicked their new PC RTS card game BattleForge into the Beta stage and gave me a few beta keys to give away. How do you snag one of these you may ask? First unlike most of the other token giveaways you need to be a registered member on our forums. Then simply go to the PC section and find the BattleForge Beta Thread and follow the instructions. Remember asking for one through our comment section won’t help I won’t respond and this is a cool new RTS game. Check out our forums and I may be sending you a token and the URL to download the game. Watch for more news on BattleForge as it gets closer to retail release.

EA sent word that the Red Alert series is back and has shipped the PC version of Command & Conquer Red Alert 3. The game is being shipped worldwide and has an all-star cast including Kelly Hu, Tim Curry, Jenny McCarthy and George Takei. Red Alert has been in the works for a long time and EA is proud to bring the series back. The Xbox 360 version ships on November 11th.