“Alpha Protocol offers a new take on the RPG genre giving players the chance to immerse themselves in the world of modern day espionage,” said Gary Knight, European Marketing Director of SEGA Europe. “Being the first ever RPG in this setting, Obsidian have written a truly immersive storyline with a cast of characters everyone will remember.”

Alpha Protocol launches in Europe on May 28th and in the U.S. June 1st.

In the Day 1 Map Pack trailer get a preview of two brand new maps available to download at launch.

With dense snow-covered forest restricting vehicle use Nelson Bay will put your infantry combat skills to the test via the Rush game mode whilst Laguna Alta features the classic Conquest mode in a challenging woodland environment where effective use of ATV and infantry-fighting-vehicles will be the key to military supremacy.

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 launches on March 2nd in North America, March 4th in Europe.

Forget what you think you know about high-end graphical fidelity. In fact, do yourself a favor and forget about the experience you may have had with the God Of War III E3 demo, it does not scratch the surface of what you will see in this latest episode of GTTV with Geoff Keighley as they head into Santa Monica Studios to bring us some never-before-seen footage of God Of War III.

Like myself, you will probably hear this little voice in your head saying “This is CG footage, when are they going to show some real gameplay?” Please understand that you are not alone, however everything you see in this video is 100% real gameplay. I personally did not believe we would get to this level of visual gameplay during this generation of consoles and yet I sit here still trying to take it all in as a reality.

Be sure to watch the complete episode as the God Of War III footage continues throughout the entire video. There will be other games announced but do yourself a favor continue watching, it gets better and better.

Waiting until March 16th is officially torture!

Fans who pre-order Lost Planet 2 at GameStop locations in North America will be able to download two new maps where they can engage in battle during the 16-player multiplayer versus modes of Lost Planet 2. Originally announced as a GameStop exclusive, the playable skin of Resident Evil 5’s Albert Wesker and the powerful Magnum Revolver weapon received such massive demand, Capcom decided to give them to everyone who purchased the game.

The new map packs include:

Helix
The underwater NEVEC mining facility houses several layers and twisted corridors. Swim between the layers, or dive to the bottom to change your point of attack. Aqua Catapults can launch you to the upper levels in a hurry, and you must learn every corner and get the upper hand on your enemies.

Back to the Island
The shady atoll of Island 902 is broken into wide open spaces and compact interiors. Choose your battlefield from the beaches to the battered carrier, or explore a new dimension in the underwater battle. Control the bridge to dominate the map, but beware attacks from all sides.

Splitscreen
After months of speculation, the development team that brought localized splitscreen gameplay to Resident Evil 5 has confirmed that they will be doing it again. With the introduction of two-player splitscreen gameplay to Lost Planet 2, gamers can join the battle for control of the precious thermal energy on E.D.N III alongside a friend from the same living room.

PlayStation Store via PS3
Special Offers

(Available until the 4th of March)

* Marvel vs. Capcom 2 (was – £11.99/€14.99 now – £5.49/€6.99)
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* Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood – Old West Map Pack (was – £7.99/€9.99 now – £3.99/€4.99)
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minis month

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* Tetris (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £3.49/€3.99)
* Sudoku (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £3.49/€3.99)
* Bowling 3D (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £3.49/€3.99)
* Yetisports Pengu Throw (was – £2.49/€2.99 now – £1.74/€1.99)
* Red Bull X-Fighters (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £3.49/€3.99)
* Let’s Golf (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £2.49/€2.99)
* Stand O’Food (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £3.49/€3.99)
* Spot the Differences (was – £2.49/€2.99 now – £1.24/€1.49)

Downloadable Games

* Greed Corp (£7.99/€9.99) Rating: PEGI 7

Availability: All locales

Demos (free)

* Darksiders Demo Rating: PEGI 18

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minis

* Age of Zombies (£3.99/€4.99) Rating: PEGI 16

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Add-On Game Content

* FIFA Ultimate Team 10 Trial (free)
* FIFA Ultimate Team 10 (£3.99/€4.99)

Rating: PEGI 3

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Please note: FIFA Ultimate Team 10 is available in five languages across all locales – English, French, Italian, German and Spanish.

* Uncharted 2 Drake’s Fortune Skin and Map Pack (£3.99/€4.99) Rating: PEGI 16

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* Blue Toad Murder Files – Episode 3: The Mystery of the Concealing Flame (free) Rating: PEGI 7

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* LittleBigPlanet

o White Knight Chronicles Costume Kit (£4.79/€5.99)
o Black Knight Costume (£1.59/€1.99)
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o Leonard Costume (£1.59/€1.99)
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(contains the following costumes which are also sold separately)

Rating: PEGI 7

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* Borderlands – The Secret Armory of General Knoxx (£5.49/€6.99) Rating: PEGI 18

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* Dante’s Inferno – Animated Feature Dante Costume (£1.59/€1.99) Rating: PEGI 18

Availability: Not available in Russian Federation

* EyePet Fairy Styling Pack (£2.39/€2.99) Rating: PEGI 3

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MX vs ATV: Reflex

* Track Pack 1 (£3.19/€3.99)
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Rating: PEGI 3

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* Ferrari Challenge

o Riviera + 5 Car Pack (£4.79/€5.99)

(contains the following content which is also sold separately)
o Riviera Track (£3.19/€3.99)
o Additional Car – GTO (£1.59/€1.99)
o Additional Car – Ferrari 365 GTS (£1.59/€1.99)
o Additional Car – Ferrari 430 Spider (£1.59/€1.99)
o Additional Car – Ferrari 512m 94 (£1.59/€1.99)
o Additional Car – F50 GT (£1.59/€1.99)

Rating: PEGI 3

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* Valkyria Chronicles – Challenge of the Edy Detachment (£3.19/€3.99)

Rating: PEGI 16

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* Rock Band

o Distracted by KSM (£0.99/€1.49)
o Just for Tonight by One Night Only (£0.99/€1.49)
o The Dope Show by Marilyn Manson (£0.99/€1.49)
o The Who Super Bowl S-Mashup by The Who (£0.99/€1.49)
o Walking on the Moon by The Police (£0.99/€1.49)
o HIM Track Pack 01 (£2.49/€3.99)

(contains the following tracks which are also sold separately)
o Heartkiller (£0.99/€1.49)
o Ode to Solitude (£0.99/€1.49)
o Wings of a Butterfly (£0.99/€1.49)

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* Guitar Hero 5

o Third Eye Blind Track Pack (£4.39/€5.49)

(contains the following tracks which are also sold separately)
o Can You Take Me (£1.59/€1.99)
o Losing A Whole Year (£1.59/€1.99)
o Never Let You Go (£1.59/€1.99)

Rating: PEGI 12

Availability: Not available in Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and United Arab Emirates
Videos (free)

* Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West Announcement Trailer
* Lego Harry Potter Years 1-4 Year One Vignette

Premium Themes

* 3D Abstracts Theme (£1.19/€1.49)
* World’s End Theme (£1.19/€1.49)

Themes (free)

* Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Theme 2

PlayStation Store via PSP and Media Go
Special Offers (also available via the PS3 store)

(Available until the 4th of March)

* Brothers In Arms D-Day (PSP) (was – £15.99/€19.99 now – £7.99/€9.99)
* Prince of Persia: Revelations (PSP) (was – £15.99/€19.99 now – £7.99/€9.99)
* Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PSP) (was – £15.99/€19.99 now – £7.99/€9.99)
* Lilo and Stitch: Trouble in Paradise (PSone) (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £3.19/€3.99)
* Bug’s Life (PSone) (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £3.19/€3.99)

minis month

(Available until the 4th of March)

* Tetris (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £3.49/€3.99)
* Sudoku (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £3.49/€3.99)
* Bowling 3D (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £3.49/€3.99)
* Yetisports Pengu Throw (was – £2.49/€2.99 now – £1.74/€1.99)
* Red Bull X-Fighters (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £3.49/€3.99)
* Let’s Golf (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £2.49/€2.99)
* Stand O’Food (was – £3.99/€4.99 now – £3.49/€3.99)
* Spot the Differences (was – £2.49/€2.99 now – £1.24/€1.49)

Downloadable Games (also available via the PS3 store)

* Dante’s Inferno (£31.99/€39.99) Rating: PEGI 18

Availability: All locales

Please note: Dante’s Inferno will be available from the 26th February.

* Echoshift (£11.99/€16.99) Rating: PEGI 3

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* Pro Cycling 2009 – Tour De France (£23.99/€29.99) Rating: PEGI 3

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Demo (also available via the PS3 store) (free)

* The Eye Of Judgment Legends Demo Rating: PEGI 12

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minis (also available via the PS3 store)

* Age of Zombies (£3.99/€4.99) Rating: PEGI 16

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* Echoshift -Desert Level Pack (free) Rating: PEGI 3

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* BUZZ! Quiz World – Comedy Movies Quiz (£3.19/€3.99) Rating: PEGI 12

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SEGA Europe Ltd. are proud to announce that Obsidian Entertainment’s long awaited Alpha Protocol is hitting store shelves this summer. The espionage game, a fiercely original take on the role playing game genre, will launch in Europe on May 28th and June 1st in the U.S. for the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC Games For Windows.

“Alpha Protocol offers a new take on the RPG genre giving players the chance to immerse themselves in the world of modern day espionage,” said Gary Knight, European Marketing Director of SEGA Europe. “Being the first ever RPG in this setting, Obsidian have written a truly immersive storyline with a cast of characters everyone will remember.”

With a plot torn from today’s headlines and more twists than a blockbuster movie, Alpha Protocol brings a new level of modern day realism to the world of RPGs. Tasked with uncovering the perpetrators behind a tragic missile attack on a passenger jetliner, players dive into a story rich with characters and locations to discover an international arms-dealing conspiracy. Through their actions and choices, players direct the outcome of the game as they ultimately decide who to befriend, trust or kill.

In Alpha Protocol, players assume the role of rookie spy Michael Thorton and are given unprecedented control over the development of his abilities and interactions with other characters. Customizable character skill-sets, attributes and weapons all play an important role in allowing gamers to tailor Thorton to their play-style.

Sony invited a few gamers down to the studio to get their reaction to the highly anticipated PS3 exclusive known as Heavy Rain. Check out their reaction;

Heavy Rain is currently available, so be sure to grab yourself a copy and find out the indentity of the Origami Killer.

Another PS3 exclusive has been unleashed as NIS America announced today that “Last Rebellion” for the PlayStation 3 Computer Entertainment System has been shipped to North American retail stores. A joint project between Nippon Ichi Software and HitMaker, Last Rebellion is an RPG with action elements. Players can roam around the world field and make action movements like in an action game, but once you enter battle you engage the enemy using a turn-based system.

During battle, different body parts can be targeted to disable the enemy. For instance, attacks to the legs will slow them down, while blows to the arms will weaken their attacks. By strategically striking key areas of the body, players can strip the enemy of their ability to fight.

Setting

There are 2 main characters in Last Rebellion, Nine (male) and Aisha (female). Nine is a Blade, whose specialty is physical attacks, and Aisha is a Sealer, who uses magic spells to attack & seal enemies. The player can switch back and forth between the two during the battle. Since Nine and Aisha share a single, the player must strategically choose which character to execute their attacks first. Because of this, Last Rebellion is no ordinary RPG with another mindless battle system. The player must be aware of which enemies they are fighting against, and use their experience and strategy throughout the game.

- Tactical battle system with interchangeable main characters
- Attractive, visual characters with lots of personality
- Gorgeous watercolor-like character art and event scenes
- A story of revenge featuring a dark anti-hero

The amazingly talented developing house known as RockSteady Studios that brought us the greatest superhero video game known to man has now been acquired by Warner Bros.

There simply is no denying the unique gameplay experience offered in BATMAN: Arkham Asylum which has gone on to received industry acclaim and sell more than 3 million copies worldwide, so with that said this acquisition was really only a matter of time.

“We are proud to strengthen our association with WBIE, a world class publisher that we have enjoyed working with since we began developing Batman: Arkham Asylum,” explained Jamie Walker, studio director of Rocksteady Games. “The Rocksteady team is very much looking forward to creating more great games based on widely recognized Warner Bros. brands like Batman.”

BATMAN fans should also be excited to know that BATMAN Arkham Asylum 2 is currently in development at RockSteady Studios and we might just get a sneak peek at E3 2010, maybe, fingers-crossed.

Death by ALIEN ZOMBIE is upon us… well, for Europeans anyway.

Bathe in the laser death froth of alien sillyness, puny humans….

ALIEN ZOMBIE DEATH is now out! Now! On PSP Minis.

That’s right. Just about the best thing you can do with £2.50 ( maybe ) is tucked away inside the Playstation Store waiting for you to shove it up your PSP and destroy the remainder of your week.