12 More Iron Maiden Songs for Rock Band Just announced via their online 'zine, Harmonix just released their next wave of downloadable for Rock Band/Rock Band 2. Something which generally isn't that big of news. Generally. Except this time it is a full set of 12 Iron Maiden songs. Including one of my favorites, which was covered by Cradle of Filth, Hallowed Be Thy Name. Below is the full list as well as part of the 'zine just sent out. The only thing that kind of upsets me about this whole thing is there is no word on how it will be handled for the two tracks that have already been released. Read More...

In 2006 Marvel and Activision teamed up to create Marvel: Ultimate Alliance. Built on the X-men Legends engine, Ultimate Alliance featured the largest collection of comic book characters ever seen in a video game. Combining the standard roster with downloadable content, Ultimate Alliance featured nearly 40 playable characters. The game was a success and this coming fall we'll get to see the sequel Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2: Fusion. Already there are 17 playable characters that will be a part of the roster with at least another dozen that have yet to be identified as playable or non-playable. Read More...

When you look back at the 1990’s and you see the more popular fighting games to come out of that decade, your mind will invariably jump to Mortal Kombat or Street Fighter above anything else. From those two series came so many clones that really didn’t offer anything new to the genre. It’s ironic though that most of these clones are probably better known than anything from the Samurai Shodown series which is a shame since Samurai Shodown did so much to add to the fighting genre back in the day. Thankfully SNK Playmore have put together a collection of Samurai Shodown games that is a must have for anyone who is a fan of the series. There are several things that separate Samurai Shodown from virtually every other fighting game of the same era. Read More...

FTW! Last month World of Warcraft made an announcement that they would be bringing us two new Gamer Fuel flavors of Mountain Dew.  Alliance Blue and Horde Red.  The official Warcraft site has been posting little about it but no real definite dates. Currently there is a website here with a timer quickly counting down.  The mystery is that it says you can start winning tokens and you can enter a chance to win every 15 minutes. At the bottom of the page is your typical "enter e-mail address here" bar. Read More...

Brütal Legend Official Trailer Even though it is still about 5 months out, the PR train is starting off for EA's Jack Black video game. Well it's not really his game, but you can't sit there and watch the trailer or anything else for this game and not tell me the main character wasn't written to have Mr. Black voice and be modeled after. I'd go close to saying it is the closest to a Tenacious D video game that will ever be made. Read More...

Looks like there's a new Fallout on the horizon, but this time it's taking place in good old Lady Luck Las Vegas. That's right at a press event in London, Bethesda Softworks said that Obsidian (known for KotORII, Neverwinter Nights 2 add-ons Storm of Zehir and Mask of the Betrayer) will be developing the new Fallout title. Seems that Chris Avellone will be the lead game designer on this project. You may know his works from KotOR II or Planescape : Torment. Read More...

Tekken 6 XBox 360 Title Preview: Spring 2009 Trailer Where did all the fighting go in this fighting game? That was something I though after watching the latest trailer for the console version of Tekken 6. I mean watch the trailer and see. There looks to be more going on than just fighting in this fighting game. People with guns, fat guys moving faster than they really should be able too, you get the picture. What this does look like though is that there is the chance there will be more story going on in the game outside of the characters are just getting down and dirty for their own greedy needs. Read More...

Top 10 Reasons To Get [Prototype] If for some reason you didn't want to even give Radical Entertainment's game Prototype a good college try, no clue why one wouldn't really, then here is a list of the top ten reasons for you to consider. Or at least look at and think, holy hells why did I even not think to give it a play through. But in any instance, it may well change you mind or get you a little more excited for this game come this June. Oh, some of the reasons by the way, Projectile Dysfunction, Brutal Devastator Attacks, Jacking Military Vehicles, and Consume and Become Anyone. Read More...

Once again, Japan’s Famitsu magazine has released a bombshell with news of a Ninja Gaiden 2 port coming to the PlayStation 3. Yosuke Hayashi, the producer and director of the first Ninja Gaiden Sigma will be reprising his role in what is said to be not just a direct port, but an upgraded version of the original. Among some of the new additions to the game are a new weapon as well as all new battles against giant bosses. Perhaps the most interesting feature to be included in the game will be the ability to play as Ayane. Read More...

Resident Evil Retrospective Episode 6 Just in time for the North American launch of the game comes the final part to the recap of the franchise that Game Trailers put on for us all. Leaving us with, in my opinion, one of the best recaps of a franchise I've seen in a while. Biases aside from the franchise, this 22 minute clip covers damn near everything that has ever gone on in the franchise. This whole final recap is a history, in order of events, from all of the main games and story of Resident Evil. Leading all the way back to 1966 when the founders of Umbrella found the Progenitor virus to do basics tests. Read More...

Resident Evil Retrospective 5 Just in time to get all of us up to the most current goings on in the Resident Evil universe for the incoming launch of 5, the fifth video from Game Trailers is up for your viewing pleasure. All so you can get jazzed even more so, as if you were not already, for Resident Evil 5. This weeks video covers pretty much all things from Resident Evil 4 and all of the films that were made around the franchise. That does include the most recent CGI film that was pumped out not to long ago as well. Read More...

Japanese idol simulator, Idolm@ster SP, for the Sony PSP has seen a release day sell out throughout various shops in Japan. Within hours Japanese gaming stores, Gamers and Mesee Sanoo starting posting signs claiming the game was "Sold Out". By the morning of February 20th, Amazon Japan was completely sold out of all 3 versions as well.  For those who are unfamiliar with this title, Idolm@ster started as a sim style game where you are an Idol manager, and you pick a girl to be the next Idol in Japan and groom her to success. Originally released to Japanese arcades by Namco Bandai, Idolm@ster continued its success after being ported to the Xbox 360. Read More...

Resident Evil Retrospect: Episode 3 It's that time again, to lead up to the release of Resident Evil 5 with more story and world background. Just to add to the first two that have come out. But on top of that, Capcom has also graced us with some extra images from the game show casing some of the villains and enemies. Some of which look really cool. Like say the "zombie" who's head is split open or the giant. Read More...

The long-awaited Grand Theft Auto IV DLC exclusive to Xbox Live is arriving on February 17th at 3AM EST.  Coinciding with six free days of Xbox Live, Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned will be retailing for 1600 Microsoft points (which magically translates to $19.99 apparently).  To whet the appetites of Xbox 360 gamers everywhere, Rockstar Games released a second trailer featuring their new protagonist Johnny, who I am sure is to become the sweetheart of every GTAIV fan on the 360.  Watch now and get ready for the action early next Tuesday morning! The Debut of Trailer #2 For The Lost and DamnedToday's official site update features the final official trailer before release for Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned, which will be available exclusively on Xbox LIVE on February 17th. Read More...

Resident Evil Retrospective: Episode 2 As I reported last week, Game Trailers is placing out a retrospective on the Resident Evil franchise for the launch of the new game. Well this week they have launched the next installment of the six over all. This one covers all the events that took place during 1.5 through 3. Yes, the rumored and petitioned after 1. Read More...