Before this news, the strangest instance of game promotion was a can of Pringles with trivia on them sent to then-Reviews Editor Aaron Linde, which left all of us befuddled and unsure whether to eat them or display them in a case and charge admission to view the oddity. This rather usurps that though, as I’m struggling to draw the connection between Lavender Little Trees and Gamestop. The letter you see above was received byShacknews, penned by one Mr....

We’ve known about GameTap’splansto get into the independent games distribution business, and now it’s official with the launch ofBlast Miner(puzzle) andMorning’s Wrath(role-playing). The news comes fromAngled Whiteboards, the unofficial design blog for the GameTap service. GameSetWatchsays thatBlast Minerwas one of the specialIndependent Games Festivalwinning titles that nabbed $5,000 for their submission. If you want some of that fame and fortune (well, not so much fortune), make your own indie game and submit it to GameTap....

We just came from showing ofEnslaved: Odyssey To The Westat Namco/Bandai where they demoed a 25-minute playthrough. We saw Chapter 11, which was at 2/3rd of the game, and the intro cutscene to Chapter 12. What we shown off was impressive, to say the least. By now you probably already know thatEnslavedhas you playing as Monkey, a warrior who gets bound to the woman Trip after they both escape a slave ship....

Hunted: The Demon’s Forge has been called “Gears of Warcraft” in some publications. Whether that is entirely fair, or what you should expect from this co-op oriented action game, is what you are clicking below the jump for — to read our hands-on impressions! So what isHunted: The Demon’s Forge? At its heart, it is a third-person hack-and-slash game where you walk around and hack and slash things. Amazing, I know!...

I was going to preface this article with a request asking you to excuse my lack of professionalism. I have absolutely no intention of writing something objective and balanced about upcoming platformerLimbo. In fact, my only goal here is to share with everyone possible how excited I am about this videogame. Copenhagen-based group Playdead worked onLimbofor over three years. Actually, the game designer was previously a graphic illustrator, and he’s been working on imagery for what would eventually becomeLimbofor about six years....

Euro dudes: Ghostlight announces today Collector’s Editions of two PSP games that I’m sure you’ll want.Persona 2: Innocent SinandLegend of Heroes: Trails in the Skyare both to be released on July 31, 2025 priced at £39.99. Ghostlight will be offering a package deal for your PSP buying pleasure. They’re calling The Trails Of Innocence Combo Pack, and it will include the Collector’s Editions of both games plus a bonus T-Shirt and poster, all for £69....

I’m constantly keeping tabs onSilent Hill8. The series is at the top of my list, and I’m very excited about how this is looking/sounding so far. I think I’m a bit more open than your typical Silent Hill fan, which I’ve been calling a “purist” lately. See, I really enjoyed bothSilent Hill: HomecomingandSilent Hill: Shattered Memories, unlike some others that expect every game to be the nextSilent Hill 2. I’m open for any interpretation as long as they don’t blindly insult older characters and monsters as fan service....

Today marks the beginning of THQ week on Steam, and unsurprisingly, the debut sale is worth giving a quick shout out to. TheRed Factionseries istemporarily 75 percent off, which meansRed Factionfor $2.49,Red Faction IIfor $2.49, andRed Faction: Guerrillafor $4.99. Guerrillais definitely worth the download. In my mind, it’s one of the best open-world games ever made in terms of being, well, actually open. I’m thinking of gettingRed Faction II, since creating tunnels with guns is the kind of experience I’d be willing to proudly pay $2....

“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.”— Benjamin Franklin TheGuitar Heroseries has been playing the exact same tune since its inception. Thankfully, since that tune happens to beAwesome in the Key of Kickass, it’s hard to get real upset about it. Hit the jump for some footage from Weezer’sMy Name is Jonas.

If you don’t mind rocking your Guitar Hero on the go, you may be psyched for the upcoming encore toGuitar Hero On Tour, simply calledGuitar Hero On Tour: Decades. While I’m a bit too self-conscious to throw myself around at the bus stop wailing on my DS, you can enjoy a ton of new tracks this November 16th when the game hits retailers. The full tracklist has been revealed (hit the jump to check it out) and includes a platter of really solid songs....

We all knew that theGuitar Herofranchise had its eyes set on more than just guitars. Trademarked potential titles likeKeyboard Hero,Drum Hero,DJ Heroand evenGuitar VillainandDrum Villainhave all given clues as to the possible future of the series. However, Activision might be more keen than ever to step up its game in the wake ofRock Band‘s success, and rhythm game fans playing turncoat in its wake. Activision CEO Bobby Kotickhas promisedthat more instruments and vocals will be included in future titles, effectively stating thatGuitar Herowill becomeRock Band....

Bulletstormhas been on my radar sinceit was revealedway back in May. People Can Fly’s over-the-top shooter was promising to be an epic experience, and a breath of fresh air in a market full of super-serious shooters. The “Burnoutof shooters” is coming out at the end of this month, so I was given one last look at the game before release. I likeBulletstorm, and I know I’m going to play the hell out of the Horde-like “Anarchy” mode....

Konami is celebrating the one-year anniversary ofMetal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriotsin an unusual fashion. Instead of creating commemorative figurines or throwing wild office parties, the publisher is hosting a head-to-head Team DeatmatchMetal Gear Onlinetournament.Awesome. The tournament won’t net participants prizes, unless you count adulation and bragging rights as something as worthwhile as a toaster oven or LCD TV. The tournament kicks off on June 26, but Konami will be taking entries as early as June 23....