Let me share a big secret with you. All of the ratings boards around the world that tell you how old you should be to play certain games also have a tendency to leak out a lot of information. Guess what? That’s how we found all about Secret of Monkey Island having a chance to come to the Xbox 360.

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Our very own Daniel Clancy is a major a fan of Killzone 2. I thought it best that he not have to report on this news that Halo 3 is actually outselling Killzone 2. Didn’t Halo 3 come out over two years ago? It is almost unbelievable that it is still selling that much per month. Hit the jump for the statistics.

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We’re still worried about people falling off of their skateboards without wheels and hurting themselves, but come what may, Tony Hawk’s Ride is real. The first bit of news after the big reveal is the fact that in Europe Ride will only be available on the Xbox 360.

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Big name video game franchises, such as the Final Fantasy series, possess numerous elements that make them the memorable gaming experiences that they are, while also allowing for longevity over the years as additional games are added and competing series spring up. Yet these high standards we set for such games make it all the more disappointing when they, inevitably, fail to meet them.

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Recently, Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 was announced for the Playstation Network and XBox Live Arcade. While this was cool, it wasn’t a surprise to anyone, either (someone I know from another website I visit called it “the gaming industry’s worst-kept secret”). Still, when it was officially announced, even though we all saw it coming, most people were happy to hear it.

Personally, I was a little skeptical at first until Capcom released a fact sheet about the game. Most people were probably thrilled to hear about the netplay, or the anti-aliasing options. What finally got me excited about the release was the mention that the game would be based off of the Sega Dreamcast version.

What does this mean? Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 will be “Arcade Perfect”, meaning that there are no gameplay-based phenomena that occur unless it would happen in the original arcade version. If you don’t know why this is important, get ready for an important lesson.

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Because gamers love nothing better than hot chicks, any promotion material for a title involving scantily clad glamour models is sure to inject nothing but the word “want” into millions of potential customer veins. In turn, this will obviously send hordes of bleary-eyed zombies flocking to their nearest game store to pick up the product in question. That’s the mantra of Eidos and and Warner Bros. right now, anyway. They’ve decided to delve into the completely relevant world of sexy women in order to sell PC and Xbox 360 tactical WWII blaster Battlestations: Pacific.

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PlayStation LifeStyle has released a supposed trailer for Team Ico’s next project titled Project Trico. The trailer follows a young boy and a very large griffin-like creature helping each other overcome obstacles in some sort of temple with the art direction of previous Team Ico games. It looks like a mix of Ico and Shadow of the Colossus.

Hit the jump to watch the trailer.

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Did playing Run DMC’s “Walk This Way” on Guitar Hero: Aerosmith tickle your fancy?  How about “No Sleep ’til Brooklyn” in Guitar Hero: World Tour? Did you feel an itch in your fingertips that you knew could only be satisfied by spinning vinyl?  Your case of scratch fever is about to be remedied, as details about DJ Hero are just a jump away. Read more… »

Defense Grid: The Awakening explores a relatively unpopular genre called Tower Defense.  Influenced from the defensive structures of many RTS games, it is the player’s duty to build numerous fortification towers that prevent enemies from reaching their goals.  Each level delivers stronger, faster and numerous hordes that challenge a player’s quickness, strategies and intelligence.  With each new wave of enemies, players are rewarded with new weapons and upgrades.  Hidden Path Entertainment, the developer and publisher, have delivered an amazing experience that is easy to play, but difficult to master. Read more… »

800 MS Points? Yowsers! As a general rule, Microsoft 1st party titles have avoided the whole DLC debacle, but Halo Wars has destroyed the trend! Today the Strategic Options Add-On Pack has come, and what you get does not equal what you pay.

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It has been revealed that upcoming PlayStation 3 exclusive electricity-wielding sandbox inFamous will ship without any English voicing outside the UK. This has led to a backlash from many Europeans who would prefer not to be forced into playing a game dubbed in their mother tongue.

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The PSN Store has continuously been releasing quality products that help fill the void between official Playstation 3 releases, even offering such classics that demand attention by all gamers alike. Some may stand the test of time, but most must suffer the curse of mediocrity. Some strive to meet that desire for simple addictions, while others vie for innovation in a merging of genres, and if you’re looking for an in-depth story, gripping and significant RPG elements all packaged nicely together in a puzzle game, then Puzzle Quest: Galactrix is not quite right for you.

However, if you’re into Bejeweled and any of its clones, or are a fan of puzzle games in general, then PQ:G may offer a refreshing twist for series veterans, as well as those new to the puzzling phenomenon. Read more… »