IO Interactive has released a new “Welcome to Shanghai” trailer and screenshots for Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days, scheduled for release on August 24th for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.
Kojima Productions has released a new gameplay trailer for Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker, scheduled for release on June 8th exclusively for PSP.
Sony Online Entertainment today announced that its musical puzzle game, Groovin’ Blocks is now available on the PlayStation Network for $9.99. With over 50 levels and 20 original songs, Groovin’ Blocks will have players of all skill levels groovin’ along.
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, American Celtic punk band, Flogging Molly, brings three new tracks to Guitar Hero 5 and Band Hero this week. The Flogging Molly Track Pack features “Requiem For A Dying Song,” “The Seven Deadly Sins” and “(No More) Paddy’s Lament.”
Also, gamers can play against Flogging Molly on Tuesday, March 23rd in the newest Game with Game competition. Xbox Live Gold members can send a friend request to the below Gamertags by 6:30pm ET on the day of the Game with Fame session:
The Flogging Molly Track Pack is available via Xbox Live Marketplace for 440 Microsoft Points, on the PlayStation Store for $5.49 and the Wii Shop Channel for 550 Wii Points. The three songs are also available as single downloads for Xbox 360 for 160 Microsoft Points, PS3 for $1.99 and Wii for 200 Wii Points each.
Have you ever played a videogame and thought “wouldn’t it be cool if…” Well, Visceral Games announced today that fans of the Dead Space franchise can make their “what if” dreams a reality. This is their chance to design a kill and get it in the game. Players can submit ideas via text, video or still images. Since the contest began last week, there are over 1,000 entries already, so the cooler the kill, the better chance it has of winning a place in the upcoming Dead Space 2 videogame. To prove to the Visceral development team that they have the right stuff, players have to demonstrate Isaac Clarke defeating or dismembering various Necromorphs including the Slasher, Lurker, or Leaper using their own signature kill. The grand prize winner will not only have an opportunity to have their dismemberment move recreated in the game but they’ll also win the opportunity to have their likeness modeled onto a non-player character in the game.
Contest submissions are open at http://www.facebook.com/deadspace?v=app_4949752878 and will end March 26th @ 11:59 pm PST. The Dead Space 2 development team will select finalists based on creativity, execution, and how well it fits in the Dead Space universe. Once the finalists are announced, the Dead Space community will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite. The winner will be announced on or around April 20th. Complete contest rules can be found here.
Atlus USA has released the sixth and final entry in the Trauma Team video walkthrough series. In Diagnosis, the player takes on the role of the clever yet sarcastic Dr. Gabriel Cunningham, using the patients’ commentaries and putting them under observation to conclusively determine the ailments they are suffering from. Dr. Cunningham’s computer sidekick RONI helps analyze data, but it’s up the player to make an accurate diagnosis. Trauma Team will be available on May 18th exclusively for the Wii.
EA Montreal today released an all-new co-op campaign map pack titled ‘Chapters of Deceit’ on Xbox Live for Army of Two: The 40th Day. The map pack will be available on April 1st on the PlayStation Network. Chapters of Deceit puts players back amidst the disaster in Shanghai where they will stumble upon new information that could help end the invasion by Jonah and his 40th Day Initiative army. However, they quickly learn that everyone is out for themselves and no one can be trusted. The lives of this two-man private military team are at risk, forcing players to rely on each other to get out alive. Chapters of Deceit is available for $9.99 or 800 Microsoft Points.
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has released the opening cutscene for LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4. The game is scheduled for release across all platforms on May 3rd.
Capcom today announced the release date and pricing information for Final Fight: Double Impact. Available for download on April 14th for Xbox Live and April 15th for PlayStation Store, gamers can get their hands on two arcade games for $9.99 / 800 Microsoft Points. Final Fight: Double Impact gives fans the opportunity to experience both Capcom classics, Final Fight and Magic Sword, in a true arcade experience. The game includes enhanced graphic modes, a fully remixed soundtrack, as well as drop-in online co-op that will allow gamers to play with friends or strangers online. “GGPO” network technology creates a frame-accurate arcade experience across the internet with online voice chat and the ability to join games in progress.
Activision today announced that it is bringing the ABC TV show Wipeout to Wii and Nintendo DS this Summer. Wipeout: The Game challenges fans to master speed, balance, and precision to overcome the world’s largest obstacle course.