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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Review

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Review

The wait is finally over! Infinity Ward releases what could potentially be the 2009 Game of the Year. Check out our Modern Warfare review for the Xbox 360 and PS3!

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Review
Editorial: The state of Nintendo, and why some old ways need to change.

Editorial: The state of Nintendo, and why some old ways need to change.

Nintendo may still be on top of the gaming world. But the Wii is starting to show major wear and it may be time for Nintendo of Japan to change its old ways and philosophies.

Editorial: The state of Nintendo, and why some old ways need to change.
Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising Review

Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising Review

Game developer Codemasters came out of nowhere with this game and gives gamers a real look at how "War can be Hell"!

Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising Review
Zombie Apocalypse Review (XBLA/PSN)

Zombie Apocalypse Review (XBLA/PSN)

Developer Nihilistic Software takes the nostalgia of 1970's and 1980's Italian zombie horror flicks and gives gamers one of the best old-school Arcade shooters since Smash TV.

Zombie Apocalypse Review (XBLA/PSN)
Halo 3: ODST Review

Halo 3: ODST Review

Halo 3: ODST hits the Microsoft Xbox 360 in full force! But is the new Bungie Studios game worth the full $60 price tag? You bet it does!

Halo 3: ODST Review
Left 4 Dead 2 sells over 2 million retails copies in two weeks

Left 4 Dead 2 sells over 2 million retails copies in two weeks

01 December 2009

Released just two weeks ago, over 2 million retails copies of L4D2 have been sold worldwide and the game appears to be on target to become one of the top selling Xbox and PC titles for the month of November. Sales to date are more than double the original title, which was released exactly one year prior to L4D2. And "Black Friday" promotions during the title's second week of availability in North American resulted in stronger than expected sales in L4D2's bid to become one of this year's best selling releases on both platforms.

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PopCap Launches its First Nintendo DSiWare Title; Bookworm is Available Now

PopCap Launches its First Nintendo DSiWare Title; Bookworm is Available Now

01 December 2009

PopCap Games, the leading developer and publisher of the world’s most widely played video games, today announced the launch of Bookworm for NintendoDSiWare, a new adaptation of one of PopCap’s most successful franchises and the most popular, multiplatform digital word games in history. Marking PopCap’s entry into the DSiWare category, this version of Bookworm delivers the highest caliber of gameplay available in a downloadable title that has been optimized for the Nintendo DSiWare platform. The game is available now at Nintendo’s online shop for 500 DSi Points (U.S. $5.00). Bookworm will be followed by an all-new adaptation of Bejeweled Twist for DSiWare later this fall.

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Christmas themed video game helps with recession blues

Christmas themed video game helps with recession blues

01 December 2009

Christmas Clix is an arcade puzzle game similar to the play style of Bejeweled or Tetris. The goal of Christmas Clix is to decorate the Christmas tree by quickly removing the colored presents and ornaments that Santa stacks. You will also be rewarded with candy canes and gold coins that unlock the mini-games or power-ups.

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Nintendo did some ass-kicking of its own on Black Friday

Nintendo did some ass-kicking of its own on Black Friday

01 December 2009

Nintendo's internal tracking numbers show that the company sold more than 1.5 million Wii, Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi video game systems combined in the United States during Thanksgiving Week. That works out to more than 150 Nintendo systems sold every minute continuously for the week – or more than 2.5 every second.

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Backbreaker Revolutionizes the Football Video Game Genre on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3

Backbreaker Revolutionizes the Football Video Game Genre on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3

01 December 2009

505 Games U.S. and NaturalMotion today announced the worldwide debut of Backbreaker, offering gamers a breakthrough in football video games. Targeted for release in Spring 2010 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 platforms, Backbreaker is next generation football for the new generation of football fans.

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Nintendo Download: Nintendo Offers 10 Downloads to Help You Recover from Your Holiday Weekend

Nintendo Download: Nintendo Offers 10 Downloads to Help You Recover from Your Holiday Weekend

30 November 2009

Whether you succumbed to a food coma, found yourself trapped at the mall or just planted yourself in front of the television, clearly you need a break from the exhausting holiday weekend. And Nintendo is here to help, with 10 downloadable games sure to provide a welcome distraction. WiiWare brings the latest installment in the [...]

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Madden NFL Arcade is now available for download on Xbox Live and PSN

Madden NFL Arcade is now available for download on Xbox Live and PSN

25 November 2009

Electronic Arts Inc. announced today that Madden NFL Arcade is now available for download on the PlayStation Store, and will be available on Xbox LIVE Arcade on Wednesday November 25th. Perfect for pick-up-and-play action during halftime, Madden NFL Arcade provides an all-new way to experience the Madden NFL franchise, featuring a unique art style and fast-paced gameplay. Madden NFL Arcade is available on the PlayStation Store and Xbox LIVE for $14.99 and 1200 MS points respectively.

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Updated Star Trek: D-A-C warps to Xbox LIVE Arcade

Updated Star Trek: D-A-C warps to Xbox LIVE Arcade

25 November 2009

Now Available for Download, Game Offers All-New Single Player Survival Mode, More Ships and Pick-Ups Maps and Updated Gameplay Features with Updated Content Available As Free Download for Current Owners of Star Trek: D-A-C

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2K Games Announces The Zombie Island Of Dr. Ned, The First Downloadable Expansion For Borderlands, Available Now

2K Games Announces The Zombie Island Of Dr. Ned, The First Downloadable Expansion For Borderlands, Available Now

25 November 2009

2K Games announced today that the first game add-on content for Borderlands, The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned, is now available for download from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation Network for 800 Microsoft Points and $9.99, respectively. Developed by Gearbox Software, The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned is the first in a series of electrifying downloadable expansions that continue the exhilarating Borderlands experience while upholding the franchise’s core gameplay elements.

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Black Friday Wal-Mart sale features “Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare”, “Godfather II”, “UFC”, 100+ games $7-$25!

Black Friday Wal-Mart sale features “Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare”, “Godfather II”, “UFC”, 100+ games $7-$25!

23 November 2009

In only a matter of days Black Friday will hit. Once everybody fills up on Turkey and stuffing, shoppers set out to get ready for the Holiday season. Black Friday can be summed up on only one word... Chaotic! We all see the videos on the local news, crazy mothers beat run down shopping isles like it's a marathon. People run for the cheapest deals in town. Here in Florida-land we are blessed with an abundance of 24 hour Wal-Marts. And this year I wanted to post at least a few Black Friday deals that will be going on this Friday.

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Black Friday Nintendo DSi Bundles Come Loaded with More Than $20 in Software Value

Black Friday Nintendo DSi Bundles Come Loaded with More Than $20 in Software Value

23 November 2009

Two extraordinary releases from Nintendo are about to give Black Friday holiday shoppers an incredible value – but they won't last long. Starting Nov. 27, U.S. consumers can purchase Metallic Blue or White Nintendo DSi systems that come pre-installed with more than $20 in software value. These Nintendo DSi bundles are priced for the holidays and will be available while supplies last at participating retailers nationwide.

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Nintendo Download: Download New BIT.TRIP Kicks, Speeding Karts, Magic Castles and More

Nintendo Download: Download New BIT.TRIP Kicks, Speeding Karts, Magic Castles and More

23 November 2009

Among the latest downloadable games from Nintendo is BIT.TRIP VOID, a riveting new installment in the extraordinary retro-arcade series for the WiiWare service. You'll also find some remarkable kid-friendly fare on WiiWare this week, including the immersive Harvest Moon: My Little Shop. Race-loving Mario fans will thrill to see the original Super Mario Kart make its Virtual Console debut alongside the imaginative A Boy and His Blob: Trouble on Blobolonia. The Nintendo DSiWare service welcomes Castle Of Magic - featuring some inventive uses for the Nintendo DSi system's built-in cameras - as well as five delightful additions to the Electroplankton series.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Sets All-Time Entertainment Industry Record Grossing an Estimated $550 Million Worldwide in First Five Days

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Sets All-Time Entertainment Industry Record Grossing an Estimated $550 Million Worldwide in First Five Days

18 November 2009

Activision Blizzard, Inc. announced today that Infinity Ward's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 continues to shatter theatrical box office and video game sales records for five-day worldwide sell through in dollars. The biggest entertainment launch in history set a new worldwide estimated five-day sell-through record of approximately $550 million, according to internal Activision estimates.

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Nintendo Brings Multiplayer Excitement to the Mushroom Kingdom with New Super Mario Bros. Wii

Nintendo Brings Multiplayer Excitement to the Mushroom Kingdom with New Super Mario Bros. Wii

16 November 2009

From fans who grew up playing the NES console to gamers with a passion for the Wii console, generations of Americans have enjoyed the imaginative fun of Nintendo's Super Mario Bros. video game series. Now the launch of New Super Mario Bros. Wii heralds the first time in the history of the series that up to four players can compete at the same time, either cooperatively or competitively.

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Nintendo Download: Try Before You Buy: Nintendo Offers 5 Game Demos to Guide Holiday Shoppers

Nintendo Download: Try Before You Buy: Nintendo Offers 5 Game Demos to Guide Holiday Shoppers

16 November 2009

There's never been a better time to check out the extraordinary lineup of downloadable games from Nintendo. This week, Wii owners who connect their Wii consoles to the Internet can enjoy demos of five exceptional games for the WiiWare downloadable game service for zero Wii Points: BIT.TRIP BEAT, FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: My Life as a Darklord, NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits, World of Goo and a brand new entry in the Pokémon game series, Pokémon Rumble.

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The Flu-Bug hits GCN

The Flu-Bug hits GCN

02 November 2009

Many of you may have noticed that we have been slow on getting news out the last week. This is due to the flu-bug hitting the Gaming Console Network staff. Right now I am recovering and the rest of the crew are sick and laid up in bed. So please stick with us during this crazy time. This puts us all behind on reviews and previews.

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