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Exclusive downloadable content seems to be the hot trend right now for Microsoft and Sony. If they can’t get an exclusive contract from a third party, then they finagle some exclusive bit of content to ensure their version of a game gets the attention…and the sales. Mafia IIis playing this business game, and surprisingly, thisexclusive DLCis for the PlayStation 3. Even better, it’s free for those who buy the game new, so those looking to get this content with a used copy are going to be out of luck (they’ll be charged $9....

Last week, a package arrive from 2K Games that contained a mysterious vinyl record. On it was printed “Rapture Records,” the font and name immediately recognizable — we had a promotionalBioShock 2item on our hands. After trying to get the 7″ vinyl to work on our iPhones, Zunes, and PlayStation 3s, we finally got our hands on a record player. So what secrets lie within the grooves of the phonograph? Side A contained an anthem for Rapture, an uplifting number you might hear before a ball game… if that was the kind of thing they did underwater....

Ever wondered what a Genesis game looks like on the DS? No, because you already know. It looks like a Genesis game, but smaller. That’s exactly whatSonic Classic Collectionlooks like. Isn’t that fun for you? I will say that I like the very quick access to the “Save” and “Load” buttons. On theUltimate Genesis Collection, you have to navigate through two menus every time you want to save. Being able to just hit the touch screen when you want to save is rather convenient....

From Kotaku. This is an ultrafast video game history lesson. How many video games can you recognize?

When did they actually make that switch frominFamoustoinFAMOUS? Anyway, Sony’s social media manager and cenobite Jeff Rubenstein has been chatting to Sucker Punch lead programmer and co-founder Bruce Oberg, sharing with him some questions collecting from thePlayStation Blogreaders. The Q&A session touches upon the game’s karma system, the storyline and, funnily enough, whyinFAMOUSis spelled so stupidly. Apparently, the title is spelled the way it is because it speaks of the game’s duality and the idea of how one can be famousorinfamous....

Allez cuisine! The Japanese cooking competition Iron Chef has always been good fun, and makes for an excellent drinking game (ask me later). The show was imported into the US by Food Network recently, and now we’re back in Kitchen Stadium for the series’ videogame debut. Iron Chef America: Supreme Cuisinecomes to both the Nintendo Wii and DS by way of Destineer. The games will feature the voice and likeness of the show’s over-the-top host, Mark Dacascos....

VG247 was tipped off about the LinkedIn profile of a 3D animator at Ubisoft Montreal which listed an unnamedAssassin’s Creedtitle with a date of 2010 next to it. The profile of Michael Donnell, since removed from the professional social networking site, listed experience on 2008’sPrince of Persiaas well as last year’s iteration ofAssassin’s Creed. In addition, it makes reference to anoft-rumored PS3 versionofSplinter Cell: Conviction. It’s certainlypossiblefor Ubisoft to get another Templar-slaying title to market this year....

The thoughts, ideas, and opinions in the following blog are that of Jonathan Holmes and do not necessarily represent those of destructoid-com.go-vip.net. It has been an insane three months for Bionic Commando fans. First Capcom announced something no one saw coming,a newBionic Commandogamefor the Xbox 360 and PS3. Then the game’s producer said theymight make a Wii version, anda petiton to show Capcomthat Wii owners want the game got over 8000 e-signatures in less than a week....

Konami has pulled together all of their new music titles and madea MySpace page, opting for the use of game information and videos over sexily posed webcam shots and annoying classic rock tunes on autoplay. Aside from coverage on theDanceDanceRevolution, Rock Revolution, Karaoke Revolutionand other titles, fans will also be able to receive special downloads like wallpapers and icons, so add Konami as a buddy. There’s even a web browser-based onlineDanceDanceRevolutiongame available for free play....

Created by Stinger Productions, Link vs Riku was a fun video meant to symbolize the struggle between the Sony PS3 and the Nintendo Wii. I liked it because you get to see a guy wearing tights in the name of video game cosplay.

Thanks to a late night phone call from industry ninjaRobert Summa, Dtoid has some late night goodies for you Middle Earth junkies. During his adventures in Vegas this week, it seems he overheard some discussion on the confirmation of the release date ofLord of the Rings: Shadows of Angmar. Preorders will begin on January 25th and the game hits shelves on April 24th. If you aren’t quite sure thatLOTRis going to grow hair on your toes, you could always give thebetaa spin....

In the most shocking cliffhanger ending since NBC’sHeroeshiatus, the latest episode ofThe 1up Showended with news editor,Luke Smith, announcing that he will be leaving Ziff Davis. His last day will be on April 27th. This comes as a surprise to fans of the show and Smith, who has garnered respect (and healthy doses of haterade) for his hard-nosed approach to gaming journalism. What path he’ll take next is unclear, but word is that he’ll spill the beans on next week’s1up Yours podcast....

To promote the impending launch ofMadden NFL 11, EA Sports has teamed with NBC to air theMadden NFL Pigskin Pro-Amthis Sunday, August 8 at 7:00 PM. The Pigskin Pro-Am is a flag football game that teams NFL legends with Hollywood “celebrities.” The game will feature two teams — The Gamers (lead by coach Tony Gonzales) and The Famers (lead by Terrell Owens). Where do the celebrities come in? Well, James Van Der Beek (spoiler!...