Jurassic Park The Game Action Montage Video

The power is dead, the gates down and the Dinosaur action is out of the paddock as Telltale unleashes this colossal video from the anticipated Jurassic Park: The Game

Think there's no action in a point and click adventure game? Think again. These dinosaurs are hungry and want to eat your face.
 

 

Baseball Announced For Kinect Sports Season 2

Microsoft has unveiled the inclusion of Baseball in Kinect Sports Season 2 ahead of PAX Prime. The minigame is set to offer both single and multiplayer fun on the virtual diamond. Two players can take on each other – one taking on the role of the Batter and the other taking on the role of the pitcher. Attendees at PAX prime are able to hit the field at Microsoft’s booth.

For those of us who can’t attend PAX Microsoft has provided a breakdown of what we can expect from Kinect Sports Season 2’s baseball mode. While batting players can choose to bunt, swing for the homerun or step forward and add some extra force to their swing using their Star Batter. Once the ball is in the air players must run the bases, presumably using a similar running mechanic to the original Kinect Sport’s track and field mode. The Kinect Sensor monitors the pitchers throwing velocity and angle to calculate the speed of the pitch as well as its type (Fastball, Curveball ect).

Alongside these details Microsoft also released a few screenshots of the Baseball minigame in action. Microsoft expects Kinect Sports Season 2 to ship on October 28th in North America.

The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim DLC Available First on Xbox 360

On November 11th the next installment in The Elder Scrolls franchise with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Xbox LIVE will be the first to bring players the experience of Skyrim’s add-on content in this revolutionized open-world fantasy epic where players can explore any way they choose.

The first two add-on content drops for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim will be releasing exclusively on Xbox 360, 30 days before it’s available anywhere else. If you’d like to be the first to break new ground in Skyrim, Xbox LIVE is the only destination that won’t keep you waiting.

We will get more information as it comes available.

Brink Combo Packs Now Available on Xbox Live

If you missed out on any of the bonus "combo packs" that were given to Brink pre-orderers then fear not, they're now available on Xbox Live in exchange for 160 of your Microsoft points.

Publisher Bethesda has updated its official blog with details including pricing, and the items included in each pack, which are themed around other Bethesda properties.

If you decide to blow some of your spare MSP on a combo pack, you'll be able to choose between the Fallout/SpecOps pack, and the Doom/Psycho, both of which cost 160 MSP. Fallout/SpecOps Pack

• Unique Fallout Vault 101 body tattoo
• Exclusive Vault 101 (Security) and Fallout New Vegas Vault Boy (Resistance) customized skins for the CARB-9 SMG
• Exclusive Fallout Vault 101 (Security) and Fallout New Vegas Vault Boy (Resistance) t-shirts
• Exclusive Vault-Tec beanie cap (Security) and Fallout bandana (Resistance)
• Exclusive weapon: the “Hockler” Machine-Pistol
• Exclusive “GreenEye” Combat Optical Scope
• Exclusive Security “Sloani” Combat Mask
• Unique Dogtag body tattoo

DOOM/Psycho Pack

• Unique “Hellspawn” body tattoo
• Exclusive UAC (Security) and Cacodemon (Resistance) customized skins for the Bulpdaun SMG
• Exclusive UAC Marine Body Armor (Security) and Lost Soul Screaming Skull (Resistance) t-shirts
• Exclusive UAC beanie cap (Security) and DOOM bandana (Resistance)
• Exclusive weapon: the “Caesar” Revolver
• New attachments: The Resistance’s improved Soda Can Silencer and Security’s ArkTactical Silencer
• Exclusive Resistance “The Grin” Combat Mask
• Unique “Tortured Soul” body tattoo Will you be picking any of this stuff up? Let us know in the comments.

Counter Strike Global Offensive Details & Video

Valve unveiled Counter Strike Global Offensive earlier this month at GamesCom. Now that PAX has begun the press and gamers alike are getting their hands on the game. IGN Xbox 360 got a chance to sit down with the title and they have uncovered a whole pile of information about the game. We’ve got details on the gameplay, guns and maps of Counter Strike Global Offensive.

Global Offensive has been liked by some as an ‘incremental upgrade’ to the franchise rather than an entirely new game. The core concepts have changed very little, the game still pits a team of Counter Terrorism Agents against Terrorists forces on a variety of maps. Objective game plan such as defusing /placing bombs and rescuing hostages are still at the heart of Counter Strike.

Valve has changed how you will be arming yourself as well. Unlike Counter Strike and Counter Strike Source you no longer have unlimited money. Instead money is earned by the winning team and the amount of cash earned has been ramped down. Don’t expect to be wielding a high powered assault rifle within the first few rounds. Valve has confirmed that that game will ship with at least eight maps including Aztec, Dust 1 &2 and the classic office. Look for Counter Strike Global Offensive to ship sometime in the first quarter of 2012.

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Assassin's Creed Revelations Ultimate Bundle Revealed

Assassin's Creed fans who were hoping for something a little more flashy than the standard edition of Assassin's Creed: Revelations are in luck, GameStop has put up a listing for the Assassin's Creed Revelations Ultimate Collector's Edition

Ringing in at $99.99, the package includes a da Vinci Flying Machine which requires some assembly and a 7-inch Ezio figure, as well as the Signature Edition of the game, which includes a bonus mission, exclusive multiplayer characters, an animated film, 3 weapon upgrades, and the soundtrack. Of course, the all pre-orders are automatically upgraded to the Signature Edition, so you're effectively paying an extra $40 for an action figure and a toy glider.

Microsoft To Release Monster Hunter Bundle In Japan

Retailers may be ramping down promotion and orders for the Xbox 360 but Microsoft is fighting back. On September 28th a bundle will launch that combines the Xbox 360 250GB Slim with Capcom's latest lootfest Monster Hunter Frontier Online.

The redeemable code for Frontier Online allows players to play the game for free for a limited time and gives them some starting gear. Unlike other Monster Hunter games Frontier Online is not a single player experience. It is a multiplayer only endeavor complete with subscription fee.

Do you think that the Japanese Audiences will bite at Microsoft's latest offerings? The bundle will be priced at 29,800 YEN, which is the equivalent of $390 USD. To put things in to prospective some Japanese retailers have reported that the Halo Reach Slim Console, that was release just 12 months ago, can be found for as little as $120 USD.

SSX Gameplay Trailer Shows Off RiderNet Functions

The GamesCom media blitz continues with a trailer for EA's upcoming snowboarding game, SSX. The trailer, embedded below, shows off gameplay footage and dedicates some time to the RiderNet feature , which allows for the player to race against the "ghost" characters of friends, compete in global events, and track and share data between players:

Full Roster for NBAs Greatest in NBA 2K12

2K Sports announced today the complete lineup of 15 NBA legends that will be available in “NBA’s Greatest” mode, an all-new playable game feature for the next installment of the top-rated and best-selling NBA video game simulation franchise, NBA 2K12. For the first time, gamers will be able to take control of some of the most iconic players in NBA history, such as Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and Julius Irving, and pit them against other classic and modern-day teams to create NBA dream matchups.

Each of these 15 basketball legends has been meticulously recreated with an uncanny level of detail, including period-specific depictions of their arenas, team uniforms, signature moves, and even historically accurate broadcast presentation styles in NBA 2K12. Gamers will now tap into the legacy of these legendary athletes by utilizing their signature moves, such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s unstoppable skyhook, to rule the virtual hardwood.

“Fans across the country were ecstatic to see Jordan, Bird, and Magic on the cover of NBA 2K12, and have speculated for weeks about who would fill out the rest of the ‘NBA’s Greatest’ roster,” said Jason Argent, vice president of marketing for 2K Sports. “These 15 legendary athletes will allow sports fanatics to create the NBA’s most storied matchups – and lock in bragging rights for their favorite teams in NBA 2K12.”

“NBA’s Greatest” legends in NBA 2K12 include:

* Kareem Abdul-Jabbar;
* Larry Bird;
* Wilt Chamberlain;
* Julius Erving;
* Patrick Ewing;
* Magic Johnson;
* Michael Jordan;
* Karl Malone;
* Hakeem Olajuwon;
* Scottie Pippen;
* Oscar Robertson;
* Bill Russell;
* John Stockton;
* Isiah Thomas;
* Jerry West.

Bonus Gift with Purchase – Customers who purchase their copy of NBA 2K12 for the Xbox 360 will receive two bonus, historic NBA teams featuring their own NBA greats – the 1990-91 Golden State Warriors and the 2001-02 Sacramento Kings. Bonus content will be available on launch orders only, while supplies last.

Duel Of The Planewalkers 2012 Gets DLC

Fans of Wizard of The Coasts' downloadable Magic The Gather - Duel of the Planewalkers 2012 will be pleased to know that a new batch of downloadable content was announced for the game today.

Titled "Ascend into Darkness", the downloadable content includes a variety of new features, such as 17 new campaign levels for the single player portion of the game, three new playable card decks, additional cards for the decks found in the base game, and an Archenemy mode for both local and online multiplayer where three players face off against another player whose power has been boosted.

The game is set for an early fall release and while no price was announced for this bit of downloadable content, it is probably going to be cheaper than buying the non-digital decks would be.

Dishonored Screenshots Released!

A PR contact of mine just sent along these shots of their recently-announced game Dishonored. It's a stealth action game and from these first couple of shots I am intrigued. The filename for the dudes on stilts (I originally thought they were flying) is "tallboys." Hmm, interesting stuff. Anyways, here are the shots!

Killbane & the Luchadores Star in Latest Saints Row The Third Trailer

Saints Row: The Third is already shaping up to be one of the crazier titles of the year as illustrated by the latest trailer from THQ's upcoming open-worlder. The "Killbane & the Luchadores" trailer introduces players to one of the Saints' deadliest rivals, which just happens to be a bunch of pro wrestlers with access to heavy weaponry. Naturally.

Check out the trailer below, and let us know in the comments if you're planning on picking up Saints Row: The Third when it lands on November 15.

Sonic Generations Screens & Trailer

Sega has released a brand new trailer for Sonic Generations. This latest trailer repeats most of the information we already knew about the game. Generations will feature two different styles of play including sidescrolling levels as Classic Sonic and Sonic Adventure style levels as Modern Sonic.

Along with the trail Sega also released several new screenshots. We already knew that the game would open with a level inspired by the dolphin filled beachfront from the original Sonic Adventure. The latest trailer shows off the previously revealed City Escape level as well as the return of a Sonic 2 classic, the Chemical Plant Zone.

Check out the trailer and screenshots below. Are you looking forward to Sonic Generations?

FanPowered Madden NFL 12 Club 100 Campaign

EA SPORTS, ESPN.com and SportsNation are once again giving fans an opportunity to make their voices heard in Madden NFL 12 leading up to the game’s release on August 30. At the stroke of midnight on Monday, August 22, fans will be able to log onto ESPN.com to vote for the five athletes that will be bestowed the coveted 100 rating in five distinct Madden NFL 12 categories in a campaign entitled Club 100.

Each day from August 22-26, SportsNation.com will unveil a new skill category to vote amongst five candidates, each of which is highly debatable among NFL fans and Madden players. The categories include: Throw Accuracy, Elusiveness, Hit Power, Spectacular Catch and Speed. The winning athlete in each category will be announced on SportsNation on Friday, August 26 and their 100 rating will be added to Madden NFL 12 via downloadable roster update* during the opening week of the NFL regular season.

Much like the Madden NFL 12 Cover Vote, Club 100 will involve a variety of promotions across ESPN platforms. Leading up to and throughout the week of voting, exclusive Club 100 content will be featured on SportsNation, SportsNation.com and through their social media pages including Facebook, Twitter (with the hashtag #Club100) and YouTube. Content featured on ESPN.com will include a live comments section, video and other exclusive web content. Fans on the go will also be able to vote via ESPN Mobile.

Driver San Francisco Multiplayer Demo Now Available

Ubisoft announced today that a multi-player demo of Driver San Francisco for the Xbox 360 is now available in North America.

The multi-player demo features 2 competitive online modes:

• Tag - Up to six players compete to be the first to score 100 points. Points are awarded by holding the ‘tag.’ The match starts with the ‘tag’ being held by an AI vehicle. The ‘tag’ is passed between players by colliding with the ‘tag’ vehicle. The game mode has a time limit of 6 minutes. The player who reaches the 100 point score limit first, or has the highest score after 6 minutes have elapsed, wins the match.

• Trailblazer - Up to six players compete to be the first to score 100 points. Points are earned by staying in the yellow trails of the AI controlled trailblazer car (highlighted in yellow) as it drives a pre-determined route through the city. Staying in the trails will turn them blue to indicate that the player is scoring. The game mode also has a time limit of 6 minutes. The player who reaches the 100 point score limit first, or has the highest score after 6 minutes have elapsed, wins the match.

The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 single and multi-player demos of Driver San Francisco are now available on Xbox LIVE® and PlayStation® Network for download in North America.

Driver San Francisco will ship in North America on September 6, 2011 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii™. For more information go to http://www.driver-game.com.

Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine Dev Diary #3

If Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine is on your "to buy" list for the next month, then you'll want to check out Relic Entertainment's latest developer diary video. Direct your attention down a few pixels to find out more about the cinematic approach that Relic has taken when dealing with Space Marine's plot and action sequences. And of course, in among all the talking heads you'll find fresh gameplay and cut-scene footage from the game itself.

Check it out below. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine is due to land September 6, marking the start of the gaming silly season that'll continue through until the end of November.

This Week's Top Halo Reach Kills from IGN

It's the end of the week, and that means another Halo: Reach kill compilation video from IGN showing off a smattering of funny, ridiculous and generally awesome takedowns from the past week of gameplay. Take a peek below...

UK Retailer GAME Gives Fans Early Access To Modern Warfare 3

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 will be making its playable debut to the public in just a few short weeks in the United States. For those who live abroad this might feel like a bit of snub but have no fears United Kingdom residents retailer GAME has got your back.

Activision will be on hand with a demo version of the popular first person shooter between September 16th and 18th. GAMEfest is GAME's yearly consumer orientated showcase. Some of the biggest titles of this fall will be there including Gears of War 3, Battlefield 3, Need For Speed On The Run and Dark Souls. For those in the Birmingham area the event is held at Halls 9 and 9 of the National Exhibition Center.

Modern Warfare 3 Is Scheduled To Be Released On November 8th.

Black Ops Gets Rezurrection Behind The Scenes Trailer

In the latest trailer for the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops Rezurrection DLC, Treyarch talks about how and why they created a DLC focused on the Zombies mode. Of course, if just learning isn't your thing, the trailer also contains our first look at the Moon level, which takes place on, well, the moon. Which means, yes, you get to see a zombie explode from depressurization:

Batman Arkham City Gets T for Teen Rating from ESRB

The Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) has gotten around to rating Rocksteady's Batman: Arkham City, giving the upcoming bat-'em-up a T for Teen rating, according to reports from IGN 360.

Here's a summary of the ESRB's ratings reports for Arkham City. On the whole, nothing significantly more risqué than the original... Content Descriptors:
Alcohol Reference, Blood, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Tobacco, Violence

Rating Summary:
This is an action-adventure game featuring characters from the Batman franchise. Players assume the role of Batman as he investigates Arkham City, a neighborhood overrun by psychopathic criminals and former prison inmates. As players explore the city and infiltrate hideouts, they punch and kick criminals in melee-style combat, using various gadgets (e.g., explosive gel, smoke pellets, a grappling gun) to defend themselves against gun-wielding thugs and villains. The frenetic combat is highlighted by cries of pain, punching sounds, realistic gunfire, and slow-motion effects. In some sequences, players must solve puzzles or use stealth to incapacitate enemies and free hostages; when players fail a challenge, the hostage will lose his life. Some environments contain bloodstains on the floor or furniture; other cutscenes depict spots of blood on injured characters. During the course of the game, some female characters are dressed in form-fitting outfits that expose large amounts of cleavage; one background sign depicts the silhouette of a woman and the words "Live Nude." The dialogue also contains some suggestive references (e.g., "The anger, the frustration, the hints of repressed sexual tension" and "Sure could go for some porn right now."). One sequence depicts a character smoking a cigar, and there are various references to alcohol (e.g., "She got a little drunk and killed her classmates," "I'd give anything for a nice cold beer right now."). The words "b*tch," "a*s," and "bastard" can be heard in dialogue.

Tropico 4 Demo Coming To Xbox Marketplace

Kalypso Media confirmed today that the demo version of Tropico 4 will be available on the Xbox 360 marketplace soon. The demo includes four tutorial missions and one from the main campaign. Are you ready to run your own tropical Caribbean island as El Presidente? During your time on the island you will have to deal with several other international players including Europe, The Middle East and China. "Tropico 4 sees you return as El Presidente, the tyrannical (or benevolent) dictator of the island paradise of Tropico. The world is changing and Tropico is moving with the times – geographical powers rise and fall and the world market is dominated by new players with new demands and offers – and you, as El Presidente, face a whole new set of challenges. If you are to triumph over your naysayers you will need to gain as much support from your people as possible. Your decisions will shape the future of your nation, and more importantly, the size of your Swiss bank account. "

Official description of Tropico 4 from Kylpso Media Check out several screenshots of Tropico 4 below. Look for more coverage of Tropico 4 soon.

TeamXbox.com Seeking Volunteer Writers

TeamXbox has always aimed to your one stop site for everything involving the Xbox 360. You might have noticed the same four or five names at the top of all of our articles over the past year. How would you like to see your own username at the top of a news article, review or preview?

TeamXbox has always been a fan run effort at its core. The group of us that maintain this page are Xbox enthusiasts who have a passion for the platform. The Xbox has given us greats like the Halo and Gears of War Franchise as well as being the home of some of the greatest third party titles like Grand Theft Auto.

Ensuring coverage of all of these games can be a daunting task, especially for four or five people. A lot of work goes on behind the scenes to make sure that the news articles you enjoy reading are delivered on time with videos, screenshots and more. That is why we are seeking a few more volunteers to help speed up the delivery of content.

The fall/winter holiday season has almost one AAA game being released every week. Here is a list of the volunteer positions we are looking to fill.

News Reporter - Do you enjoy writing blogs? We are looking for a few dedicated individuals to help post breaking news. Opinions/knowledge on the industry and a passion for delivering up the minute details are must.

Previews Writer - Previewing a game doesn't always mean going hands on with it. We are looking for someone who can collect all of the relevant information about an upcoming title and write a fascinating and informative one page preview under a deadline.

Reviews Writer - Do you enjoy critiquing your favorite video games? How about the chance of scoring some of the hottest titles for free? We are looking for a dedicated review writer who is able to review games that they are passionate about, and those which are assigned. Everyone has a voice, let yours be the one that is heard.

As mentioned prior these positions are volunteer only however they are a great opportunity for the hardcore and passionate amongst our readership to help cover their favorite games. If you've wanted to break in to the gaming industry writing for a website is strong bullet point on your resume.

If you are interested at all please email txbvolunteers@gmail.com with the following details:
• Desired volunteer position
• gamertag
• last 3 games you played on more than 2 occasions
• 2 games you are excited for this holiday season
• Days of the week/hours per week you are willing to commit

Thanks for reading and we look forward to hearing from everyone who is interested

RAGE and Doom IV Highlight QuakeCon Keynote Speech

id software brought their AAA game, literally, to QuakeCon's keynote speech that was held earlier this weekend. Jon Carmack took that stage at the yearly keynote speech and summed things up nicely - "every year we come on stage and talk about what we are doing and where we are going.. You can go and experience the game [RAGE] right now. We have a dozen or so stations with the full game and dev console enabled". Fans who attended QuakeCon got the chance to experience RAGE first hand almost a full two months before release.

The playable build of RAGE wasn't the only piece of news regarding the game. id also released a brand new trailer for the game. The uprising trailer, which we brought to you earlier in the week, has a runtime of 3 minutes. This trailer gives us a great look at the "megatexture" technology id has developed for their latest engine. The characters and objects look amazing. Are you ready to take up arms and fight against "the authority"?



Fans of id know that they are always working on their next innovation. When they were working on Return to Castle Wolfenstein (2001) they were laying the ground work for their next smash hit Doom 3 (2004). Now that work is wrapping up on RAGE they are setting their sights on DOOM IV. While they didn't show any screens/videos or renders from the game they did release some technical details. The single player portions of Doom IV will run at 30HZ while the multiplayer will be doubled - to 60HZ. Most of the RAGE development team will shift to the Doom IV project now that the game is less than 2 months away from release.

There are lots of news, trailers and speeches to digest from QuakeCon. If you'd like to see Jonb Carmack's full hour and a half presentation from earlier this weekend id has already published it to YouTube. We've included it in the embedded player below

New Sonic Generations Screens Race On To The Scene

Sega has released a whole slew of new screenshots for Sonic Generations. Sonic looks to be in top notch shape for his return to the Xbox 360 this November. For the uninformed, Generations has “Modern Sonic” teaming up with “Classic Sonic”, each of them with their own gameplay styles either based upon the older 16 bit titles or the Adventure series from the previous generation of consoles.

This latest batch of screenshots has me excited because it features one of my favorite levels from Sonic Adventure 2 – City Escape. Generations seems to be taking the best of the 16-bit and 128-bit eras while setting aside the convoluted stories, ridiculous gameplay mechanics *cough* were-hog *cough* and focusing on pure speed.

Click any of the screens below for a higher resolution version. Expect more news on Sonic Generations as its November release date approaches.

Bethesda's Lawyers Send Cease & Desist To Minecraft Creator

There was once a time when legal disputes between game companies and developers never got a lot of attention. It seems that nowadays if an employee brings up accusations of mistreatment, or a company feels that their trademark/brand is being infringed it will be all over the internet within minutes of the court case being filed.

Bethesda Software's lawyers sent a cease and desist letter to Notch, the developer behind the popular world building title Minecraft. They believe that the title of his next project, Scrolls, may infringe on their trademark for "The Elder Scrolls" and ultimately could cause confusion among consumers. Notch revealed the cease and desist case over twitter this afternoon.

He shared a portion of the translated letter to his fans: "It is common practice for goods and services with a common commercial origin to be marketed as characterized by are constructed from a common brand elements.. It is our opinion that Mojang's use of the sign Scrolls constitutes an infringement" Despite the seemingly harsh language in the letter (is it just us or does all legalese sound threatening?) this isn't the first time that Notch and Bethesda have crossed passed. Last month Skyrim Direct Tom Howard and Notch appeared together in an interview. Considering that the Elder Scrolls and Scrolls don't share much in common - one is a Roleplaying Game the other is a card game - it is entirely possible that both sides can come to an amicable settlement.

How do you feel about legal disputes within the gaming industry? Cases like the one against Activision brought up by Vince Zampella has received nationwide attention since it launched early last year but has yet to be resolved.

Call of Duty Black Ops Rezurrection Teaser Poster

Check out a new Call of Duty: Black Ops Rezurrection poster released today aimed to get you even more pumped for the DLC.

Classified Deus Ex Human Revolution Trailer Released

Square Enix has released a brand new ‘classified’ trailer for their upcoming Action RPG Deus Ex: Human Revolution. In Deus Ex: HR the world is coming apart at the seams. Within the next 15 years we will have developed biological augmentation according to Edios Montreal’s new game. As an enhanced private security officer it is your job to find out who assaulted your corporation and deal with your new augmented abilities.

This new trailer is an excellent primer for anyone who hasn’t been keeping tabs on the long awaited third entry in the Deus Ex series. Human Revolution allows players to utilize 3 different play styles. You can choose to kill your enemies in the shadows using stealth, lead a brutal charge with guns blazing or a mixture of the two for a more balanced style of play.

Deus Ex: HR has the unique opportunity to ask a lot of questions about what role technology plays in a complex and often delicate society. Be sure to check out the trailer in the embedded player below. Look for full review of Deus EX: HR shortly after the game’s launch.

King of Fighters XIII Exclusive Content Revealed

Atlus' incentive for those who plan to preorder The King of Fighters XIII sounds like music to our ears. Those who pre-order the game before its planned October release date will receive a 4 disc soundtrack. The CD collection is comprised of music from both the previous 12 entries and the upcoming 13th. Atlus always pampers fans with neat bonuses for pre-ordering like collector's box art, music soundtracks and other goodies.

The CD collection wasn't the only piece of news regarding The King of Fighters XIII. They also unveiled several key features of the upcoming fighter including some that are console exclusive.

• The story mode will take players through events through multiple character's perspectives. You can expect to witness the events of KOF XIII through the eyes of Ash, Heidern and Adelheid.
• The Xbox Live online modes include ranked, unranked and friend matches. The ranked mode features a strict set of rules designed for the fighting enthusiast. Unranked matches are designed for a more casual style of play.
• Other modes were also announced. These include time attack, mission mode and survival. Anyone up for trying to beat the entire roster in survival using no continues?

KOF XIII was playable by the public for the first time this weekend at the EVO Tournament. A panel featuring the director of the game was also held. Look for more coverage of KOF as we head toward its October release date.

Xbox Live Deal Of The Week Gamertag Changes

This week's Xbox Live Deal of the Week for Gold members isn't related to a specific game, but instead the service as a whole -- Gamertag change discounts .

If you registered for your Xbox Live Gamertag back in seventh grade and now tire of use L33tPwnKill3r, you can now change your shameful name for a price of 560 MS Points.

Madden '12 Demo Coming August 9th

Armchair quarterbacks, the wait is almost over. Soon you will be able to download the latest in the yearly iterations of the Madden NFL franchise, Madden NFL 12. Coming August 9th, it will feature the Bears and the Packers for your gridiron enjoyment.

So are you still really disappointed in the delayed launch of Madden 12? Or is the olive-branch tactic of releasing a demo on the normal release date of the game enough to keep you satisfied until its launch at the end of that month?

Source: Kotaku