Aswe already know,Modern Warfare 2‘s Hardened and Prestige editions are going to include a redeemable code for a downloadable version of the originalCall of Duty. Even though it seemed kind of implied, IGN has gone ahead andconfirmed thatyes,Call of Duty Classicwill be hitting Xbox LIVE Arcade and PlayStation Network. The standalone release, according to Infinity Ward’s Robert Bowling, will be coming to both services “eventually.” But, of course, those who pay top dollar for either of the twoModern Warfare 2collector’s editions will have first access toCall of Duty Classic....

Activision — or someone with some pull — has sneakily changed the name of the Wii version of developer Infinity Ward’sCall of Duty 4: Modern WarfarefromCall of Duty: Modern WarfaretoCall of Duty: Modern Warfare: Reflex. The new name is a mouthful and a mystery. We haven’t the slightest idea why it was changed. Earlier this morning,CVGspotted the name changein a press releaseannouncing the plethora of videogames coming to the Wii this holiday season....

Here it is — that Cartoon Network fighting game you always wanted as a kid. Developed by Papaya Studios,Cartoon Network Punch Time Explosionwill first hit in May on 3DS, followed by Xbox 360, Wii, and PlayStation 3 releases during the holiday season. (Well, now we know who the target audience is here.) There will be 18 playable characters and 19 of those cameo-style assist characters. Which shows are we talking about?...

The topic of aSilent Hill 2film is a very sensitive subject among fans of the title, considering the game’s story is the most beloved of the series. There was talk of a film adaptionway back in 2006, and that perhapsSandmanwriter Neil Gaiman would be at the helm for the script, but that news unfortunately dissipated like smoke. Here we are in 2009, with no movie and no news about a movie....

[Update]Contest closed! All winners have been sent a code! For those of you not on the Plus subscription plan, don’t feel bad! We’re giving away 20 codes for the maps and all you have to do is tell us what your your favorite part ofKillzone 3isin the comments below. We’ll be giving away the codes via Destructoid’s Private Messaging system to 20 random commenters after the contest closes at11:59AM on April 16....

I’m not a pig, so I won’t blindly say that Mama has found her place in the kitchen. But really — the woman never leaves the kitchen! Well, she does hit the garden now and again, but it seems that she can’t stay away the stove. You need to get out, Mama. Look, I can appreciate that the franchise has done well, and that a thirdCooking Mamawas probably a good idea, but give the woman a break....

Sony has denied in the past that PSP games would get Trophy support, but some people believe that it’s more likely than we think. An eagle-eyed gamer has spotted a possible Trophy reveal in the Gamescom trailer forNo Heroes Allowed.The video shows both a PSP-3000 and PSPgo side by side, each one displaying the system XMB on the screen. The XMB shows the Trophy Collection icon, sat on the PSP screen....

We’ve been speaking with Croteam boss Roman Ribaric all this week, learning aboutSerious Sam 3and thehidden complexity of the series. We’ve also been talking about the famous “PC vs. Console” debate, and felt that Roman was as good a man to ask as any — what really is better? The answer, naturally, was as diplomatic as it was interesting. “We are covered either way it goes. PC market, with a direct digital distribution, works really good for the developers....

While I’d have far preferred another game as unique asOnechanbarafrom E3 Publisher, you’re able to definitely tell they are focused on foraging through new territory with their upcoming titleUnknown Soldier: Mokuba no Houkou(Unknown Soldier: Howl of the Wooden Horse). It looks to be a World War II themed FPS, and not such a great one at that. Truth of the matter is, though, that D3 somehow make compelling, often addictive games regardless of the way they look, so despite the fact I don’t play FPS titles I haven’t left the room just yet....

The Denver airport has sh*t for food. I just scarfed down a horrid beef bowl that cost $11, and now I’m feeling kind of weird. I have to tough it out; I’m on my way to Los Angeles to cover Anime Expo for the fine ModernMethod network of Web sites. And it’s not all scary cosplay and weeaboos, you gamers. There’s plenty that would interest you there. While D3Publisher titlesNARUTO: Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 andNARUTO: Path of the Ninja 2might be of more interest to our friends next door atJapanator, they’re also showcasingBangai-O Spirits....

Today, we’ve got a double shot of deals on the PC side: the usual Steam savings plus PopCap is running a50% off sale, which sadly does not includeBejeweled 3. Oh well. I don’t seeAmnesiagetting much lower than this anytime soon, so now would definitely be the time jump on that deal. My guilt is preventing me from taking part in this stuff, so I should probably just walk away. What’s everyone going for today?...

(In honor of the upcomingRally to Restore Sanity/March to Keep Fear AliveI shall deliver all the news this weekend twice: First the sane way, and then the fear way. It’s the weekend, I get to do stuff like this (I hope… please don’t fire me). Sane:I hate unboxing videos, but damn if it isn’t a slow weekend and damn ifDead Rising 2‘s High Stakes Editions doesn’t come with a really nice poker set....

Portal 2is $34.99at Amazon.com today for the PS3, Xbox 360 and $30 for PC,continuedfrom this weekend’s deal. What an amazing price for a new game. Also at Amazon is a deal where you’re able to gettwo Kinect games for $60.I know you’ve been eyeing thatZumba Fitnesstitle. And while the PS3 isn’t quite online yet, it will be soon. You can get a new 160GB system at Amazon and get a$50 promotional creditalongside that....