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We speculated back in August that the stars were starting to align for Sony around a Motion-controlled/3D future for the PS3. Our confidence in this fact centered around the recent motion-controlled demonstration that Sony gave for the PS3 at E3. Combined with the never-used EyeToy camera, what Sony was showing off looked comparable, if not [...]

Capcom today decided to start of the new year with a ton of release info.  They released their full calendar for the first half of 2009.
Here is the rundown:

FLOCK! (Xbox Live Arcade, Playstation Network, Windows PC) – Early 2009
Street Fighter IV (Xbox 360, Playstation 3) – February 17
Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop (Wii) [...]

With the gift giving season upon us I’ve noticed a lot people with questions about which music game peripherals are compatible with each other.  With three different gaming consoles and two major new music games released recently there are a lot of possible game to instrument combinations available. Fortunatley Joystiq.com jas put together a Compatibility [...]

Bethesda Softworks has announced three Fallout 3 DLC packs for release in the beginning of January. The DLC packs will be availiable for the Xbox 360 and the PC, but there are no plans for release on the Playstation 3.  Details for the three packs are as follows:

Operation: Anchorage: Enter a military simulation and fight [...]

This was actually a really good trailer. Alot of times when developers try and sell this epic adventure storyline, it falls flat. Personally, I’m not to interested in playing the boring artsy game that tries to validate the industry when I could be having tons of fun playing a mindless shooter like Gears of War [...]

The newest trailer for Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix wants to remind you that never doubt that you’re the one and you can have your dreams! As long as your dreams are to finally own the Street Fighter II face lift when it hits Xbox Live and the Playstation Network sometime this month.
Thanks [...]

Codemasters has announced a new Downloadable pack for both the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3, which should hit sometime this fall.  The ‘8 ball’ pack features eight new cars, two new multiplayer events, and four new achievements worth 100 points that’s exclusive to the Xbox 360 version.
‘8 Ball’ DLC Pack Cars:

McLaren F1 GTR – [...]

 
Today is a big day for all Burnout Paradise owners as the Bikes Pack has finally hit the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. The pack not only introduces Motorcycles(duh) but new challenges as well, which guarantees to extend the length of the already limitless single player campaign.
The download clocks in at about 445MB and should [...]

Eidos Interactive and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have officially revealed Batman: Arkham Asylum for the Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and PC to be released in 2009.
Developed by Rocksteady Studios, Batman: Arkham Asylum puts you in the shoes of none other than, Batman as he delivers The Joker to the infamous Arkham Asylum. Unfortunately for the [...]