Another week another deal, this one is worth it if you haven't bought them already, Both Mass Effect DLC for 240 ms points each.  This no doubt is the deal because of the pending release of Mass Effect 2 next week. If you haven't bought the DLC yet, they are worth the price being offered, and you get new achievements. Wednesday there are two new titles being released on XBLA, Konami's Vandal H... more.

New info on Dead Space 2 multiplayer, details on Mass Effect 2's voice talent and Mega Man 10 coming to WiiWare. (more...)... more.

Jessica Chobot reports Black Friday sales numbers, the release of COD: Classic on PSN and XBLA and info on the upcoming DLC content for Assassin's Creed 2. (more...)... more.

In just one day on store shelves in Japan this past week Nintendo sold over 100,000 of their jumbo sized Dsi LL that retail for ¥20000 ($221). Here is the breakdown of Japan's video game hardware sales from  November 16th through 22nd, 2009. DSi LL: 100,553 (Released 11/21/09) PS3: 34,752  | down 3,746 (9.73%) Wii: 32,844  | up 6,080 (22.72%) PSP: 32,752  | down 6,018 (15.... more.

EA officially announced Mercs Inc a multiplayer version of Mercenaries in the early stages of development at EALA along with two dozen or so of the Pandemic team that weren't let go when the studio's doors were closed just days ago. Watch the leaked video below of the preproduction game in action. According to the EA press release: “We are very excited to announce a new instalment in the ... more.

Electronic Arts is shutting down its Westwood-based game developer Pandemic Studios just two years after acquiring it, putting nearly 200 people out of work. The struggling video game publisher informed employees Tuesday morning that it was closing the studio as part of a recently announced plan to eliminate 1,500 jobs, or 16% of its global workforce. Pandemic has about 220 employees, but an EA... more.

Gamespot reports that Nintendo will be releasing Super Mario Kart as a download via Virtual Console on the Wii tomorrow (11/23/09) for 800 Wii Points ($8 US). The game was released originally in 1992 for the Super Nintendo. Also before years end you will be able to download the 1991 Super Nintendo launch title Pilotwings, along with the 4-player fighting game Super Smash Bros. that released i... more.

Some footage has been leaked of Modern Warfare 2 which has already stirred up controversy. The scene lets you play as a terrorist as you enter a crowded airport and open fire on innocent civillians. It is being called tasteless by some, and downright discraceful by others. Activision says the scene will not be removed, stating that the it is in there to show the aweful nature of the terrorist, ... more.

Netflix instant streaming will arrive on the Ps3 in November.  Using the Playstations Networks free service, all you will need is the Netflix fee of $8.99 a month.  This is a huge move for Sony, taking a huge exclusive feature from Micrsofts Xbox.  With the recent price drop, redesigned console, Blu-Ray, powerful exclusives, and now Netflix service,  Microsoft may need more then the new ... more.

A complaint filed in April by Gamefly that states that Netflix and Blockbuster are receiving preferential handling of DVDs is currently waiting on the US Postal Service to respond to discovery requests: "The Postal Service seeks additional time to respond to the GameFly Motion because it has “been unable to turn its attention to the arguments presented by GameFly” due to constraints rais... more.

Rumors circulated the web recently that Microsoft was purchasing EA. Microsoft spoke with the Washington Post today to set the record straight. It looks like all the buying and selling of was moot, because Phil Spencer says it’s not happening during a talk with Reuters: "We have no plans to acquire EA," said Phil Spencer, corporate vice president of Microsoft Game Studios, during a talk ... more.

Rocksteady Studios share the following behind-the-scenes stories and fun facts regarding the development of Batman: Arkham Asylum. For some of the motion-capture scenes of Harley Quinn, we actually use one of the male producers! Some of the SFX for the air-con vents are recordings of the audio director's fridge at home. Three cans of whipped cream are used to create the sound eff... more.

Erik Gruenwedel at Home Media Magazine reported that Movie Gallery is shuttering about 200 Game Crazy store-within-a-store locations in October, underscoring the plummeting fortunes of the video game industry. Wilsonville, Oregon based Gallery, which is owned by private investors and includes the Hollywood Video chain, operates about 680 Game Crazy locations. In a statement, Gallery said the... more.

Steve Jobs returned to the stage today at the Apple event 'It's only rock and roll' that took place in Yerba Buena, CA to the delight of those in attendance. The event had big news for their iPod line, among the announcements was the iPod Touch being marketed as a device that is great for gaming. And people are starting to see what a great gaming device this is. When you think about the compan... more.

A Safeway Supermarket in Rohnert Park, CA made this awesome tribute to Mario with a thousand half cases of soda. A video game tie in themed Pepsi Display in Northern California. I had been sitting on the idea for a while but never got the chance to use it. Finally for this upcoming labor day the local Safeway asked us at Pepsi to do a large display and usually we build a giant American flag... more.

When OnLive was a no-show at E3 leading many to think that their streaming game console was vaporware. OnLive CEO Steve Perlman announced that the service is officially entering the beta phase via their official blog. The service has already been undergoing an intensive internal beta, but soon it will open up to select members of the public. If you are interested in being part of the beta y... more.

BioShock 2, Mafia II, Max Payne 3 and Red Dead Redemption release dates have been pushed into the first-half of 2010 (January-June). The company released a statement earlier today stating the games will be pushed back into their fiscal 2010 line-up, and will benefit from having more development time. [source]... more.

Robert Bowling gives us an early look at the three editions of Infinity Ward's much anticipated follow up to Modern Warfare that will be available in stores November 11th. The standard version of the game will run you around $60, the "Hardened Edition" in a steel case that will cost $80, while the premium "Prestige Edition" costs $150 and brings you the steel case, art book, "fully functionin... more.

ZeniMax Media, the company behind Fallout and Oblivion publisher Bethesda, has acquired acclaimed US developer id Software. (more...)... more.

NPD group released sales figures for video games hardware and software sold during the month of May this year. (more...)... more.