Author - Jerry Paxton

New DJ Hero Dance Party Mix Trailer Puts Lady Gaga Against Duran Duran

In this new trailer showing off just one of the mixes in the newly-released Dance Party Mix pack for DJ Hero, we get to see the mashup of Lady Gaga’s ‘Pokerface’ and Duran Duran’s ‘Girls on Film’. The new DLC pack retails for 640 Microsoft Points and also features two new ‘beat juggles’ with Rhianna and The Pussycat Dolls.

DCS: A-10C Dev Diary Shows In-Depth Startup Sequence

DCS: A-10C Producer Matt Wagner sent us word that they have posted a second dev video for the upcoming combat flight simulator. This time, the video walks through the seven minute long startup sequence for the in-game aircraft on the most realistic settings. Of course, there is a simple 1-button start-up as well but what fun is that?!? In case you missed it, we got the chance to throw some questions at Matt recently, so be sure to checkout our full interview after watching the video below!

First DCS: A-10C Video Developer Diary

Eagle Dynamics and The Fighter Collection have released the first developer diary for their upcoming A-10 Warthog sim, DCS: A-10C. The game is due out in downloadable version by the end of the year on Windows PCs and is arguably the most complex combat air simulation to date. Just last week, we got to interview Producer Matt Wagner on various facets of the game.

Official APB Box Art Released

Realtime Worlds has released their official box art for the upcoming MMO, APB. APB is due out on June 29th across North America for Windows PCs and forces players into choosing to fight on the side of the criminal gangs or enforcers trying to keep the peace. European gamers will have the option to get into the act starting on July 1st.

Checkout a MUCH larger image of the box art, After the Break!

booq Introduces Mamba Catch Messenger Bag


booq, a maker of quality laptop bags, has just unveiled a new messenger which will make on-the-go people swoon: the Mamba Catch. The Mamba Catch features a ton of internal space for a bag designed to accommodate up to a 15” laptop. The unit can even be wrapped around a luggage cart handle using velcro for easier towing.

Official Features:
# Ballistic nylon exterior fabric with water-repellant coating
# Densely padded laptop compartment with super soft plush interior
# 1 removable zipper accessory pouch can be used as a wallet or accessory organizer
# 6 internal lining slip pockets for cables, hard drives and other laptop accessories
# 2 internal elastic mesh pockets for mouse and power adaptors
# 3 external zipper pockets for securing and allowing quick access to plane tickets, mobile phone, MP3 player, pens or wallet

The Mamba Catch is on sale now at booq’s website for $149.95, also remember to checkout some additional shots of the Mamba Catch, After the Break!

EA Trademarks Alice: Madness Returns

Looks like Electronic Arts is finally getting around to the long-awaited sequel to American McGee’s Alice, which was released back in 2000. Trademark super-watchdog, Superannuation, discovered that EA has filed for servicemarks of the title ‘Alice: Madness Returns‘. Will this new title signal a return for McGee, who’s latest bits of gaming have not yielded the highest of praises (Bad Day LA, American MsGee’s Grimm)?

Official Announcement of Silent Hill 8

We reported on this during our Konami live blog during the last week’s Electronic Entertainment Expo, but here is official word on the latest Silent Hill chapter. Silent Hill 8 (working title) is currently scheduled to launch in 2011 on both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 platforms. In the presentation at E3, producers stated this was nearly a reboot and re-imagining of the franchise – something they haven’t been afraid to do. The only question remains: will it live up to the good games in the series?

RTK Touch Comes to iPad

Tecmo Koei has unleashed a new, iPad version of their classic Romance of the Three Kingdoms game. For $15.99, gamers can download the RTK Touch Plus for iPad off the Apple App Store. The game features all new scenarios as well as the ability to edit officers and cities in-game.

Checkout some additional screenshots of the game, After the Break!

Free Tuk Tuk Boom Boom Released for Just Cause 2

Square Enix has announced that they have released some free DLC for their actioner, Just Cause 2, in the way of the Tuk Tuk Boom Boom – a small tri-wheeled rickshaw equipped with a large cannon. You can find it available now, for free, on Windows PCs, the PlayStation Store, and the Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

Checkout an additional data screenshot on the Tuk Tuk Boom Boom, After the Break!