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Killzone 2: Beta Impressions
The Killzone 2 multiplayer beta is here! Read on to find out more about the Clan System, Valor Points, and epic Warzone game modes.
Price drop: Rock Band now $100 for Wii, PS2
Amid economic recession, Electronic Arts and company dropped the price of the original Rock Band today to $100 on Wii and PS2, and $140 on Xbox 360 and PS3.
Wii gathering dust? Not so, says Nielsen survey
A new survey from the renown consumer tracking firm Nielsen found Wii usage is actually relatively healthy compared to other consoles.
Chinatown Wars, GTA IV DLC delayed to Feb-April
Take-Two today announced that Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars has been pushed from January to as late as April, and the Xbox 360 GTA IV expansion will likely get bumped too.
Bungie: Halo 3 Recon is ‘3-5 hours, not a $60 game’
Comments direct from the developer shed light on next year’s stand-alone Halo 3 expansion.
EA announces Wii Fit knock-off for… well, you know
EA Sports Active the first in a new line of fitness games, the publisher says, coming spring 2009 to a Wii near you.
Horn tooting: Mad skills earn GamePro LittleBigPlanet honors
GamePro wins a 40″ big screen and bragging rights for beating other gaming press in the LittleBigPlanet create-a-level contest sponsored by Sony and the official PlayStation blog.
Worldwide Wrath of the Lich King launch nerfs credit card systems
Worldwide World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King launch busts wallets and credit card systems alike.
Staying Alive on the Mirror’s Edge
The futuristic landscape of Mirror’s Edge is a playground to those known as free-runners; information couriers working as revolutionaries in a corrupt world. In EA’s parkour-based adventure, you fill the shoes of free-runner Faith on her quest to clear her sister’s name from a murder she didn’t commit. With these five essential tips to staying alive on Mirror’s Edge ultramodern rooftops, sewer systems, office buildings and train stations, you may just find yourself a few steps ahead of the Blues long enough to free-run your way through this extraordinary first person experience.
Ed Boon talks Mortal Kombat secrets, MK vs. DC, and the future of M-rated fighters
In a rare interview, Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon talks about the successes (and trials) of his upcoming Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, long-standing rumors surrounding the legendary fighting series, and what may become of Mortal Kombat 8…and the third MK movie!
Handhelds dish out October surprise
Both DS and PSP sell a boat load in a banner month for handhelds that surpasses sales of both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
7-Eleven a great place to buy big name games early
Shh! Don’t let this secret out of the bag: 7-Eleven is an incredible place to buy big games before their street dates.
‘Death and taxes’ joined by ‘fanboys’ as life’s certainties
Even if the world were to end in a fiery explosion tomorrow, cockroaches and fanboys would live on, indefinitely.
Microsoft responds to Xbox Live bannings
Company says only a “small percentage” of Xbox 360 owners have been affected, mostly for modifying their consoles to play pirated games.
Gears of War 2 sales top 2 million at launch
Microsoft today announced that Epic’s latest sci-fi shooter sold more than 2 million in its opening weekend.
Mysterious Square Enix countdown site features Bahamut, colossus
Square Enix is at it again with another countdown clock.
7 Games South Park Should Spoof
They’ve done Warcraft. They’ve done Guitar Hero. Here’s what they should do next.
Damnation
Codemasters upcoming Damnation mixes the Old West with a techno future to create a steam punk atmosphere with an abundance of jumping, grabbing and shooting.
7-Eleven a great place to buy big name games early
Shh! Don’t let this secret out of the bag: 7-Eleven is an incredible place to buy big games before their street dates.
GamePro 2008 Holiday Gift Guide
It’s that time of year again, folks! The holiday shopping season in in full swing and the store shelves are jam packed with plenty of games, toys, tech and gear. But don’t fret: Gamepro’s got your back with our incredible list of awesome presents for 2008!
