Author - Jerry Paxton

Dead to Rights: Retribution Out Now


Namco Bandai has announced that Dead to Rights: Retribution is now available across North America. The game puts players in the shoes (or paws) of Detective Jack Slate and his K-9 partner, Shadow, as they track down bad guys and put the smack down on criminals. It was released on the Xbox 360 and PS3 platforms and retails for $59.99

Nier Launch Trailer Released

Square Enix’s latest Action-RPG, Nier, has finally arrived on store shelves. In the game, you play as a father seeking a cure to a horrible plague which as afflicted his daughter. Also released is the game’s official launch trailer, which you can see below!

BLUR Cars and Tracks Trailer

Activision and Bizarre Creations released a new ‘Cars and Tracks’ video for their upcoming racer, BLUR. The game is set for release on May 25th for the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC platforms. It features both licensed and ‘based-on’ cars to race in and against.

Bad Company 2 Kit Upgrade DLC Starts Tomorrow

EA DICE has announced that the Kit Upgrade DLC codes will start being accepted tomorrow for their shooter, Battlefield: Bad Company 2. These codes can be found on specially-marked cans of Dr. Pepper and will unlock new uniforms and weapon camouflage. European gamers can purchase the kits on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for 160 Microsoft Points per kit.

What Comes After Runaway? The Next BIG Thing

Focus Home Interactive and Pendulo Studios have taken the lid off of their next big graphical adventure game following the three-part Runaway franchise. Titled ‘The Next BIG Thing’, the game promises to pay careful homage to many of our favorite movie and TV franchises while also telling an intricate story in the vein of Runaway. Along with the initial announcement, they released two screenshots of the game, the first pictured above.

Checkout the second screenshot, After the Break!

Dead to Rights: Retribution Behind the Game Part 2


Namco Bandai has released the second part in their ‘Behind the Game’ video series for the upcoming action-shooter, Dead to Rights: Retribution. The game is said to feature a ‘hybrid combat system’ which promises to blend both melee and projectile weapon attacks. Retribution is due out in North America on April 27th.

Blizzard Sends Out Cataclysm Beta Invites to Media

Guess what came in the mail today? A beta invite to the upcoming expansion for World of Warcraft known as Cataclysm! Relax, people, it is strictly media-only. Thankfully, Blizzard mentioned that we could do as many write ups on the matter as we wanted to in the message, so we can tell you about it with geeky delight.

Media invites will be accepted until April 15th, but there is no word yet on when the beta will begin, media-only or publicly. However, we will keep you posted as we learn more and with a full preview of the expansion whenever the beta starts.

Dead to Rights: Retribution Trailer Showcases Shadow


Namco Bandai has released a brand-new trailer for the upcoming Dead to Rights: Retribution, showcasing Jack Slade’s best friend, the K-9 Shadow. The game is due out on April 27th and will allow players to switch back and forth throughout the game between both Slade and his four-legged friend, as they inflict their own brand of justice…

Razer Announces Left Hand FTW Contest


Interested in winning a Razer DeathAdder Left-Handed edition? If so, create a forum post, facebook post, blog post, etc asking for all left-handers to comment and pledge their support, then head over to the contest page. Enter the details of where and when you posted the announcement for your chance to win. Two gaming mice will be given out on May 2nd, 2010.