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New Pre-Release Week Rock Band 3 Screenshots

Electronic Arts, MTV Games, and Harmonix have released a slew of pre-release week screenshots to their upcoming music game, Rock Band 3. The new screens range from Pro Mode captures to character creation shots and more. In fact, there were SO many screenshots, we can only offer you a select smattering. Rock Band 3 is due out on October 26th.

Enjoy the new screenshots, After the Break!

Combat Mission Shock Force: NATO Out Now

Battlefront made a surprise announcement today stating that the final expansion to their Combat Mission Shock Force military simulation, NATO, has been released for sale at their official website. NATO features three new campaigns as well as a slew of new units for existing armies – not to mention the addition of three new armies as well.

Combat Mission Shock Force: NATO retails for $25 dollars in its digital distribution format.

Square Enix Announces Front Mission Evolved Papercraft Contest

Square Enix has announced an new contest along with Double Helix Games where winners can win items ranging from Xbox LIVE Gold memberships all the way to a four-foot tall papercraft Wanzer from Front Mission Evolved. To enter, users must create their own papercraft Wanzer using downloadable template.

For full details, see Square Enix’s contest page.

New Screenshots from Divinity II – The Dragon Knight Saga

Focus Home Interactive has sent out some new screenshots from their upcoming Divinity II: The Dragon Knight Saga, some even featuring cool shots of dragons in flight. Divinity II is due out later this year on the Xbox 360 and Windows PC platforms and features the original Divinity II: Ego Draconis as well as the expansion and some additional, new content.

Checkout the new screenshots, After the Break!

Rock Band 3 Pro Guitar Mode Trailer


In this new trailer from Electronic Arts for their upcoming Rock Band 3, we get a look at the game’s Pro Guitar mode and Fender’s Rock Band 3 pro guitar hardware. This mode promises to be a very hardcore experience that will eventually help people learn to play music on real guitars.

Circe Revealed in DC Universe Online


Sony Online Entertainment has revealed that Circe will be joining the cast of villains in their upcoming MMO, DC Universe Online. Circe commanded sirens who lured men to their doom on the high seas. DCUO will be released in the first quarter of 2011 on the PlayStation 3 and Windows PC platforms.

Checkout the new screenshots of Circe, After the Break!

Shogun 2: Total War Gets New Screenshots

SEGA and The Creative Assembly have released some new screenshots for their upcoming real-time strategy title, Shogun 2: Total War. Due out next year, exclusively on Windows PCs, Shogun 2: Total War promises better visuals and gameplay options over its predecessors.

Checkout the new screenshots, After the Break!

BlizzCon 2010 Begins this Friday


Blizzard Entertainment has sent out a reminder announcement that their yearly gaming event, BlizzCon, begins this Friday in Anaheim, CA. The sold-out event will run for two days and feature several panels and presentations regarding the game companies IPs. Jay Mohr is returning as the MC and Tenacious D will be closing the event on Saturday evening.

‘We look forward to providing a truly entertaining and informative convention experience to all attendees, as well as those joining us remotely from around the world,’ said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. ‘BlizzCon offers a great opportunity for us to meet our players and share the latest news about Blizzard games with them, and with the help of Tenacious D, we’re sure this year’s show will be one the audience will never forget.’

The GamingShogun crew will be heading to the gaming event to bring you interesting news from around the show floor, so stay-tuned!