Whether you picked up the digital release or retail, BioShock 2 has officially been released. Dive back into the depths of Rapture as you assume the role of one of the original Big Daddy beings as you take on an army of Big Sisters.

And just for the heck of it, here's the opening of the game to perhaps whet your appetite if you haven't yet picked up BioShock 2.


BioShock 2 is available for the PS3, Xbox 360, and PC platforms.

Ubisoft Paris has just revealed the next title in the Ghost Recon series. Little is known about the game, but Ghost Recon: Future Soldier will feature both single player and multiplayer modes.


Furthermore, beta access to the game will be given to those who purchase Splinter Cell: Conviction on the Xbox 360. The beta will begin at an undisclosed time this Summer.

LucasArts and TT Games have announced the latest release in their critically acclaimed LEGO Star Wars series. LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars will combine all of the best elements from previous LEGO titles while introducing all new gameplay elements.

LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars will include all the characters from both seasons of the hugely popular animated television series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, as well as some fan-favourite characters from the beloved theatrical Star Wars Saga. The game will feature brand new battle modes, giving players unique, head-to-head combat and an upgraded level builder, allowing the creation of customized bases and in-game battlefields. Play either as a Jedi or Separatist with all-new character abilities, such as Squad command, Lightsaber slicing, Lightsaber jumps, long distance Jedi attacks and Grapple Tie-Ups, all within a new, easy-to-navigate hub.

Look for The Clone Wars this Fall for the Wii, DS, PSP, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 consoles.

Futuremark Games Studio announced earlier today new details for their "Moonrise" content pack coming soon to Shattered Horizon.

The screenshots released today show hints of exotic new locations: an MMC cargo ship lured into a trap by the ISA, a huge mass driver installation, the broken remains of a luxury lunar hotel and fragments of what was a massive communications dish on the Moon.

The Moonrise pack will be free to all current owners of Shattered Horizon and will come packed with four new maps. These four new maps take place around the shattered Moon and take "the fight deeper into space and (show) a new side to the conflict."

There is no current release date set for Moonrise, but the date should not be far off.

EA Sports has just released an all-new tutorial on how you can effectively manage your "ultimate team" in the upcoming release of FIFA 10 Ultimate Team. Let's take a gander, shall we?


Be sure to check back later today for some brand-new screenshots from the World Cup. They will be new, never before seen shots! You won't want to miss those!

Electronic Arts and BioWare announced that Dragon Age: Origins has reached "triple platinum status." With sales now in excess of 3.2 million units and over 30 "Best of 2009" awards under its belt, the latest franchise from BioWare is off to a rather smashing start.

"This is a tremendous start for the Dragon Age franchise and we are extremely pleased with the great reception the game has already received from critics and fans worldwide," said Dr. Ray Muzyka, co-founder, BioWare and Group General Manager of the RPG/MMO Group of EA. "Our team is dedicated to crafting high quality, engaging new adventures and stories in the world of Ferelden for our fans!"

Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening, BioWare’s next installment in the Dragon Age lore, occurs following the events of Dragon Age: Origins. Players assume the role of a Grey Warden Commander entrusted with rebuilding the order of Grey Wardens and tasked to uncover the mystery of how the darkspawn survive after the slaying of the Archdemon. How players choose to rebuild their order, resolve the conflict with the mysterious "Architect," and determine the fate of the darkspawn are just some of the many intriguing moral choices that will shape each player’s heroic journey. Players will be able to import their character from Dragon Age: Origins or start out as a new Grey Warden from the neighboring land of Orlais.

Dragon Age: Origins received "Best of 2009" awards from a wide range of respected media outlets around the world, including USAToday.com, CNN.com, MSNBC.com, The Associated Press, Game Informer, GameSpot, IGN, and many more. The game has also inspired a tremendous response from gamers as BioWare’s online community skyrocketed to more than 5 million registered users, helping to make DragonAge.com the most visited site in EA's network in 2009, including EA.com.

Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening is slated for release on March 16.

2K Sports has released the trailer for the duel between MLB 2K10's hitters and pitchers.


March 2nd marks the release date for MLB 2K10. It will be released for the PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PSP, and PC platforms.

Beginning tomorrow, February 9, all owners of Mass Effect 2 will have access to even more free downloadable content from BioWare. If you have access to the in-game Cerberus Network, gamers will be able to download the Cerberus Assault Armor.

Look for the DLC later on tomorrow through the in-game Cerberus Network.

The folks at WouldYouKindly have a three part video showing off the gameplay in the demo for Heavy Rain. For those of you unable to get the demo yet, perhaps this will hold you over until you've had a chance to play it yourself.


Parts 2 and 3 can be found after the break.

Visceral Games and EA has released an all new trailer for Dante's Inferno. Watch as Dante descends into the depths of Hell.


Dante's Inferno was released this week in Europe and will be released next week in North America for the Xbox 360, PS3, and PSP platforms.

Developer Lukewarm Media has announced their plans to bring dinosaurs to life once more using the DirectX 11 powered Unigine. Their title, Primal Carnage, features co-op based gameplay that pits player controlled humans against player controlled dinosaurs in an all out battle for supremacy.

The team has stated that they would like to price the game around the $20 mark, but nothing firm has been set yet. A release date and additional details on the game are also not yet known. However, let's not forget the important part here: You can play as a dinosaur.

The highly stylized Rockstar Games title, L.A. Noire, was long since thought as being an exclusive to PlayStation 3. However, according to the March issue of Game Informer and a quick comment by one of the GI staff, it is now known that Noire will also be released on the Xbox 360.

GI writer, Matthew Kato had this to say about the exclusivity.
We'll have more on L.A. Noire soon.

EA Sports is gearing up for an all new season of Madden NFL football, and what better time to ignite the fires of the fans than during half-time of Super Bowl XLIV. The first entry in the Madden NFL 11 blog lays out some of the ground work on what fans can expect in the coming months. The second part to this blog is slated to appear on the Madden NFL blog once half-time rolls around in Miami this Sunday.
Once the video blog goes live, you'll be able to find out some of the first details on what to expect in Madden 11, see some of the developer's thoughts on Madden 10, and find out which team the developers would like to see win the Super Bowl.

The demo for the highly anticipated PlayStation 3 exclusive, Heavy Rain, isn't technically set to be released until February 11. However, there is an ARG (alternate reality game) that has popped up that will grant you early access to the demo through the PlayStation Network. Kotaku breaks down how to get immediate access to the game.

First off, be sure to head on over to Precinct 52, the ARG website that Sony has just launched for the game. From there, it's merely a matter of following the clues.
There you have it, you should be given access to the demo shortly after solving the clues.

Square Enix made a brief comment about why there has not yet been a remake of Final Fantasy VII, and why there may never be one. It actually ties into the same reason why Final Fantasy XIII is a far more linear Final Fantasy than what you may be used to, and why there are no actual towns in 13.
There it is, Final Fantasy fans, the reason why there has not been a remake of what many say is the best Final Fantasy title released to date: Time.