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I Am Alive proves it is still alive with an ESRB rating

It sounded like such an interesting idea when it was first announced: You are a survivor of a massive earthquake that destroys Chicago and cuts it off from the mainland. The rest of the world is facing a water crisis, which essentially means you are alone, left to fend for yourself as the city crumbles […]

Zynga profits drop 90-percent, further threatening its IPO status

The social network gaming giant has seen a massive decline in profits following recent expansions, which could seriously hurt its planned IPO bid.

Blizzard developer claims Diablo III is better with a controller

In a recent interview, one of the directors of the upcoming Diablo III praised console development, and claimed that the game “feels even better, with direct control.”

After a rocky start, the Nintendo 3DS is tops in Japan

Following the controversial price cut, and despite still low software sales, the Nintendo 3DS has surpassed the PS3 in monthly sales to take the top spot.

PS3 to receive Battlefield 3 DLC first

Sony and EA have come to terms on a deal that will give gamers that play Battlefield 3 on the PS3, a one week exclusive for all upcoming downloadable content.

PlayStation Network goes down again (Update!)

Sony has confirmed that the PlayStation Network is down. No word on how or why the service is once again down, and Sony isn’t sure when it will be back up.

Angry Birds developer becoming a publisher

Rovio Mobile, the group responsible for Angry Birds, is expanding to become a publisher for independent studios.

PlayStation Vita and PSP will be able to play multiplayer together

The Sony handhelds will be capable of ad hoc multiplayer on certain games, and Sony is considering ways for users to port their PSP games to the Vita.

PlayStation Vita to be region free

Sony’s upcoming PlayStation Vita handheld will be region free, allowing all imported games to work on a North American system.

Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City delayed until 2012

Capcom’s prequel game will miss its 2011 debut, but shouldn’t be delayed beyond winter of 2012.

Call of Duty Elite beta hits PS3

Although the Call of Duty Elite service remains in beta, PS3 users now have the chance to join Xbox 360 users and access the soon-to-be-pay service.

Diablo III begins public beta testing

Blizzard has moved beyond the closed beta for employees and friends, and invites are being sent out for the Diablo III beta.

Gears of War 3 planning campaign DLC

In a recent interview, Gears of War 3 director Cliff Bleszinski confirms that there will be more story coming in the form of campaign DLCs.

Assassin’s Creed Revelations on PS3 to include original Assassin’s Creed game

PS3 owners that purchase Assassins Creed Revelations will receive the original Assassins Creed as an added bonus.

Battlefield 3 beta begins later this month

The highly anticipated FPS, Battlefield 3, will begin an open beta on September 29.

Crytek joins THQ for the next Homefront game

The maker of Far Cry and Crysis 2 has been tapped to replace Kaos Studios as the developer of THQ’s next Homefront game.

Gamers solve decade old AIDS puzzle in ten days

Using the spatial-based game Foldit, in less than two weeks gamers managed to decipher the complex structure of M-PMV, an AIDS-like enzyme that has stumped scientists for over a decade.

DC Universe Online to do away with subscription fees

The PS3 and PC MMORPG from Sony Online Entertainment, DC Universe Online, will soon offer three new gameplans, including two that grant players free online access.
contagion review

Contagion Review

Review: Director Steven Soderbergh puts together an ensemble cast to tell a cerebral, rather than emotional story of a world on the brink of chaos thanks to a deadly new contagion.
warrior review

Warrior Review

Review: One part fight film, one-part family drama, Warrior tries to bring a dramatic sheen to bloody spectacle with mixed results.

Call of Duty XP begins, CoD Elite premium unveiled

Call of Duty XP begins today in LA, and with it came several announcements about Modern Warfare 3, Call of Duty Elite and the future of the franchise.
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A behind-the-wheel look at Scion’s micro car, the iQ

Toyota offshoot Scion has plans to bring the iQ microcar to North America within the next few months. We had the chance to take it out for a spin.

Gears of War to offer four DLCs in one season pass

The upcoming Xbox 360 exclusive will offer a flat fee for all of the Gears of War 3 add-ons, including four upcoming DLCs.

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Bundle goes for the bling

Nintendo has announced a new Zelda: Skyward Sword bundle that will include a golden-colored Wii remote and a CD containing orchestral arrangements from the Zelda 25th Anniversary concert.
our idiot brother review

Our Idiot Brother Review

Review: Paul Rudd stars as a naïve and charming fool, in the predictable and mostly inoffensive comedy, Our Idiot Brother.

The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim DLC to be released on Xbox 360 first

Bethesda and Microsoft have announced that all add-on content for the upcoming game, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, will be available on Xbox Live 30 days before they hit PC or PS3.

Stan Lee Media Sues Conan

Stan Lee Media, Inc. has filed suit against the filmmakers behind the recent Conan the Barbarian remake, claiming that it still owns the rights to the character.

GLaDOS and Valve help a man propose to girlfriend via Portal 2

To propose to his girlfriend Stephy, Gary Hudston enlisted the help of modders, as well as developer Valve, to create a mod of Portal 2 to pop the question.

Grand Theft Auto: Iran

One of the directors of the Grand Theft Auto series is now working on a new open world game set in Iran during the 1979 Iranian Revolution.
fright night review

Fright Night Review

Review: The 1985 vampire classic Fright Night gets a new look, and despite being a remake, manages to be surprisingly original and fresh.

Ridley Scott to direct new Blade Runner film

The director of the original Blade Runner will return to write and produce a new sequel or prequel of the sci-fi classic.
god of war origins hands on preview

God of War: Origins hands-on preview

Sony brings the two God of War games from the PSP to the PS3, with remastered graphics. God of War: Origins won’t hit stores until September 13, but we had the chance to spend some time with it.

Sony promises to replace the PSP of an Injured boy robbed on video during the London riots

As the London riots continue, one video of a bloodied 20-year old man with a broken jaw being mugged of his PSP leads Sony to announce that it will replace it.

L.A. Noire developer may be filing for bankruptcy

Despite the critical and commercial success of L.A. Noire, developer Team Bondi is selling off its IPs and remaining assets, and may be heading towards bankruptcy.

Pregnant woman ignores labor to watch Skyrim clip

At QuakeCon, during a demo of Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, a woman sitting with her fiance went into labor. The couple then stayed for the entire 40-minute clip before leaving for the hospital.
rise of the planet apes review

Rise of the Planet of the Apes Review

Review: In Rise of the Planet of the Apes, the damn dirty apes return in a fresh new reboot that ranks among the best sc-fi films of the year.

Red Riding Hood Review

In an attempt to cash in on the Twilight craze, director Catherine Hardwicke has brought us Red Riding Hood, almost certainly the worst movie of the year.

First look at Anne Hathaway as Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises (Possible Spoilers!)

A few days after images of Bane fighting Batman were leaked online, The Dark Knight Rises has decided to beat the leaks and release the first official images of Anne Hathaway as Catwoman. Beware potential spoilers.