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Not content with doom and gloom messages aboutpossible penis shrinkage, Greenpeace thought it would be a fine time to issue a new PSA about the toxicity of game consoles. At least they didn’t go the route of the trying to reach usthrough our favorite characters in gamesthis time, instead opting for a hip soundtrack and quick edits to try to reach their demographic.I’m the first to admit that I’m not really the type to study which harmful chemicals are in my gaming equipment, but despite my first reaction to these ads, I think some part of me is starting to feel the need for more clarification of what my console can or cannot do to me....

Curious about whatGrand Theft Auto IVwill actually offer? Will you be able to fly? Will you be able to shoop da whoop? These are burning questions, and I’m sure you all dying to know the answers. Via someGame Informer knowledge, here’s what you want to know: Kobe Asks: I heard that you can’t fly in Liberty City anymore. What is up with that?! Flying is one of my favorite parts of this series!...

Gator against rabbit. Hawk versus fox. These perennial feuds will be brought to life by Electronic Arts next year inWildlife: Forest Survivalfor PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade. This multiplayer-focused title has players taking on the role of one of four forest animals, using each of the critters’ skills to stalk prey and elude predators. 12 players will fight against one another as they track prey in forest arenas. The rabbit will use quickness and its “sense danger” ability; the artful fox will slink behind unwary adversaries; the hawk will strike from the air; and the gator will hang out in water hoping one of the other three will want to take a bath… adeath bath!...

If you’re not quite convinced that SIXAXIS-based toothbrush simulation is your cup of tea, don’t worry! Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has confirmed that a demo of Quantic Dream’sHeavy Rainis on the way. Now you can see for yourself how exciting it is to pour out a glass of milk … in VIDEOGAMES! A worldwide release for the demo has not been confirmed, but it seems likely. If not, creating a European PSN account is very easy so there’s no reason for anybody to miss out on testing the big PS3 exclusive before it launches....

Zelda Informer was sent these screens which are purportedly from an upcomingZeldatitlemaking its way to the Wii. They’re totally fake, as evidenced by the creator later popping up in the Zelda Universe forums andclaiming creditfor them. Even without that, I had a hard time believing that these photos, unsourced and so forth, had any validity whatsoever. Still, the prospect of the Roc’s cape (which I contend looks more an alligator clip on a set of jumper cables than clothing in these screenshots — now there’s a useful tool) in a 3D Zelda could be pretty interesting....

Nintendo made a lot of noise yesterday about upcoming releases, so some stuff probably got lost in the shuffle. Admittedly, some of it probably should have… ButNight Games, a WiiWare exclusive title developed byCave Storydeveloper Nicalis, should not. The title is a nominee for a 2009 Independent Games Festival Seumas McNally Award (say that five times fast), so you know what that means — it’s nothing like, say,Killzone 2. What it does look like is a gorgeous and atmospheric experience that has a similar look and feel to Nicalis’ other titles....

A collaboration between Electronic Arts and director Steven Speilberg, known as “LMNO,” will never see the light of day. But thisvisual target video acquired by 1UPshows us what could have been, and it’s heart breaking, because it certainly looks impressive. The title was originally announced in 2005, and after EA went quiet on the project, it’s reported to be quietly canceled only a few years later. “LMNO” was said to mix first-person parkour-style movement with an action game, sprinkled with some role-playing game elements....

In an appearance at GameCity in Nottingham, Media Molecule co-founder Alex Evans revealed that image importation would be coming toLittleBigPlanetby Christmas. Evans (also the guy who manned Sackboy during theE3 presentation) did not elaborate but he did say that the reason it wasn’t included in the initial release was due to time constraints. This is obviously a very welcome addition to the game, where user-created images are the only real limitation....

An image that has appeared on theRockstar Social Club Web siteis hinting at some curious events that may take place in Liberty City. The image shows a quarantine sign — presumably on the fence surrounding the in-game Eugenics, Inc. compound inGrand Theft Auto IV’s Liberty City — warning of the outbreak of a contagious disease. This particular location (sans sign) can be found in the game world, yet it doesn’t play any role in the game....

When I started this writing gig, I promised myself and my mother that I would never write about the furry haven that isSecond Life. I am about to break that promise. BoingBoing (Who totally hearts virtual worlds!I told you about Cory’s locker, right?) brings usword of somethingthat might be kinda heartwarming if it wasn’t so bizarre and stupid. Starting December 4th, a Spanish NGO,Mensajeros de la Paz, will be operating an avatar inSecond Life....

It’s not clear at the moment if this is one of those isolated cases of a momentary lapse of stock on Sony’s part, or if this is the beginnings of a greater pattern to come, but at least one person — a European NeoGAF poster — is claiming to becaught in console limbowhile he waits for Sony to replace his failed 60GB PS3 which was sent in for repairs. The story has it that after a month of hearing nothing from Sony regarding the repairs, he became concerned and contacted them for an update....

Finally, a developer gets me. I spend a good portion of my time as a WWII pilot in various videogames dive-bombing precious targets with reckless abandon. Unfortunately, most games don’t reward me for my individual (and explosive) heroics. But it appears as thoughBattlestations: Pacificwill. Today, Eidos and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment released a new trailer for the game. And it features the dreaded Kamikaze pilot. Apparently there’s an entire mode dedicated to Kamikaze....

Wait what? You read that correctly, Mad Catz — grown into the biggest peripheral maker in recent years — has announced the formation of ThunderHawk Studios, a studio focused on developing a series of MMO flight simulator games to be published by Mad Catz. The first game is expected to launch in 2012. Flight simulators are one of the most peripheral-intensive genres out there, especially now that the music game genre has lost theGuitar HeroandDJ Herofranchises....