In a completely non coincidental event, the PS3 and Xbox 360 are about to be considerably beefed up in a series of new game bundles.

First up is the Xbox 360, which is to be bundled as a “super elite” limited edition package, which will include a themed 250GB console along with two controllers and a copy of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, all for the tidy sum of $399. You can currently preorder the bundle from Amazon, which lists it as being released on November 10th, and a Forza Motorsport 3 bundle has also been rumoured.

And now an Uncharted 2 bundle for the PS3 Bulimic has been all but confirmed, which has also been fitted with a sizable 250GB hard drive. Sony however have reportedly denied the bundle for America, but did not pass any comments on a European release however. Become more heated, the console war has.

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Following on from the scuffle between Nirvana, Courtney Love and Activision, Jon Bon Jovi has also voiced his dismay over Activision’s decisions. The controversy stemmed after a playable avatar of the late Kurt Cobain was included in the newly released Guitar Hero 5, whereby the character model can be used to play along to other artist’s material.

In a recent interview, he empathised with the riled band members, stating “I don’t know that I would have wanted it either.”

He continued by saying: “To hear someone else’s voice coming out of a cartoon version of me? I don’t know. It sounds a little forced” and also revealed that he was approached by Activision to make his own appearance in the game, but the offer was subsequently declined. “”I had the paperwork, they wanted me to be on that game and I just passed.”

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The latest PSN store update has gone live for Europe, and with it comes a splendid collection of full games to download, along with the usual host of playable demos and mostly music related DLC. This week we are treated to the delights of the standalone Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 – Commander’s Challenge along with Trine and Bomberman Ultra, as well as some sporty playable demos for the likes of PES 2010 and NBA Live 10.

Hit the jump for this week’s update in full.

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It’s happened again. It always happens.

I am a man of simple tastes. I enjoy Halo 3, Assassin’s Creed, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. There are several independent titles that I love, and I’m a consistent purchaser of XBLA titles. However, my main horde of games is filled with AAA titles, not unlike the standard mainstream gamer.

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[Every Thursday is Retro Day at Gamer Limit, so kick back and enjoy the classics!]

Vandal Hearts has to be one of the goofiest experiences I’ve ever had with a video game. As a strategy RPG, it’s competent, but nothing really stands out about it.

The story, on the other hand, is ridiculous, filled with the most absurd dialogue you can imagine. It also might hold the world record for the most usage of Deus Ex Machina I’ve ever seen in a narrative. Read more… »

Following last week’s bizarre and frankly nightmare-inducing taste of the olden days, Gamer Limit is back with a new ad for your viewing pleasure. Although, by new, we clearly mean horrendously old. Read more… »

The latest developer diary from Ubisoft basically has the developers doing what they do best — convincing you to buy the game. We don’t mind though, Assassin’s Creed 2 looks ace. The difference between the other videos and this is that this time the video concentrates much on the solutions to the problems that plagued the first game: repetition.

Hit the jump to view the video and learn more about AC2‘s branching mission structure. Read more… »

PlayStation 3 owners may be a little late to the party, but a demo of Lost Planet 2 will definitely be coming to PSN later next Thursday. To quell the many raging fanboys, Capcom has done the smart thing and thrown in some extra exclusives for the Sony demo. Suffice to say, these relentless, Lost Planet-hungry crowd should be rather pleased.

Head inside to find out what sort of digital chowder they’ll be playing next week. Read more… »

Australia’s terribly archaic classification system has claimed another victim. The news broke earlier today that Classifications Board have deemed the game “unsuitable for a minor to see or play”, which means that now none of us get to play. More post jump.

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After Crackdown undoubtedly sold more copies due to Halo 3’s sneaky beta placement, Microsoft are hoping that, once again, an upcoming Halo title will help them boost sales.

Stored inside every Halo 3: ODST disc will be a beta invite for Bungie’s final foray into their sci-fi universe, Halo: Reach.

Hit the jump to read what Microsoft’s head of gaming and entertainment devices UK, Stephen McGill, had to say on the matter.

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In an era where shovelware and casual action titles are developed for every system imaginable, it’s hard not to write off the plain looking Mini Ninjas based off the boxart. For all intents and purposes, it looks very similar to Brave: A Warrior’s Tale, which represented everything wrong with current 3D action titles.

Despite my initial negative stigma towards the game, I’m pleased to say that Mini Ninjas overcomes its’ stereotype, and is actually a rather enjoyable and adorable romp. Read more… »

For the latest round of Brutal Legend hype, Electronic Arts have released the opening cinematic. One word best describes the introduction… ‘epic’.

Sadly the person playing decided to disable gore and swearing, but nonetheless check it out after the jump.

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