SEGA^® Europe Ltd. can confirm that the VANQUISH^TM Official Demo: Velocity Attack, is available exclusively for download from Xbox LIVE^® Marketplace for the Xbox 360^® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft^®, and PlayStation^® Store for the PlayStation^®3 computer entertainment system in Europe today.

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Valve Software has graced us with 5 new screenshots of Portal 2, their first-person puzzler for the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

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KONAMI today announced that SAW II: Flesh & Blood will be available at retail stores nationwide on October 19 for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, just in time for the release of “Saw VII 3D”, the seventh installment of the popular horror franchise from Lionsgate® and Twisted Pictures. KONAMI has released an all-new look at concept art from the game for those daring enough to enter Jigsaw’s world. The images reveal newly created deadly traps that challenge the player to think fast under pressure. Zombie Studios Producer, John Williamson, shares the vision for the game, “Just the silhouette of the character in the trap had to make the viewer uncomfortable. You had to know instantly that something bad was going to happen to this person if you didn’t get them out.” A look at the intense and detailed environments were also revealed to show the mysterious, detailed levels one can expect in this year’s release.

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Criterion Games, a studio of Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced a Limited Edition version of Need for Speed™ Hot Pursuit, this holiday’s hottest action racing game. Need for Speed Hot Pursuit is bringing the intensity of cops vs. racers to the connected generation. The Limited Edition features six of the world’s fastest cars that players can use to race and chase their friends, right out of the box. Available at participating retailers at the same price as the standard version, the Limited Edition packs added value for speed junkies, while supplies last.

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Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) and Crytek GmbH, Europe’s leading independent video game studio and award-winning developers of the critically acclaimed Crysis® franchise, today announced two special editions for the highly anticipated first person shooter Crysis 2; the Crysis 2 Limited Edition and the Crysis 2 Nano Edition. Both editions feature premium packaging and special unlocks in the Crysis 2 multiplayer game. The Limited Edition and Nano Edition are available for pre-order now in limited quantities*. EA and Crytek also announced today a closed multiplayer beta for Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system starting this fall.

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Leading video game developer BioWare™, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), announced today that Dragon Age™2 will be available on March 8, in North America and March 11, 2011 in Europe. Dragon Age 2 is the sequel to the 2009’s “RPG of the Year”, featuring faster-paced action, striking new art direction and an updated method of storytelling that will allow gamers to experience the rise to power of one of the most important characters in the Dragon Age universe. The game’s first trailer, “Destiny”, is available for viewing now at www.DragonAge.com.

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We’ve also just announced Brink’s digital pre-order bonuses for North American retailers. Extend your customization options even further with the exclusive DOOM, Fallout, Psycho and Spec Ops packs. Each contains unique apparel, tattoos, weapons and weapon attachments for your in-game character. These pre-order bonuses will be offered exclusively through participating North American retailers and will be made available in Europe and Australia in the coming weeks.

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Irrational Games released a teaser trailer for BioShock Infinite for the PlayStation 3, PC and Xbox 360.  They have a website for the game at www.whatisicarus.com where there are 3 screenshots, the teaser trailer, a synopsis and more.

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2K Games and Gearbox Software announced today that Borderlands fans can return to Pandora’s inhospitable environment to enjoy a brand-new destructive downloadable adventure in Claptrap’s New Robot Revolution. This fists-of-fury-filled fourth add-on pack from the popular franchise will be available this September via Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 800 Microsoft Points and the PlayStation®Network for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC for $9.99.

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2K Games announced today the availability of a downloadable demo for Mafia® II, the action-driven epic crime saga for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC. The demo is available for free to download from PlayStation®Network, Xbox LIVE Marketplace, and via Steam and select internet portals for Windows PC. Set in Empire Bay, a fully realized and immersive 1940’s and 1950’s American urban cityscape, the Mafia II demo invites gamers to experience the title’s intense shooting, white-knuckle car-chases, compelling characters, engaging narrative and decadent and meticulously crafted atmosphere. Mafia II will be released on August 24 in North America, August 26 in Australia and August 27 internationally.

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As fans eagerly await the arrival of Madden NFL 11, Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ:ERTS) will be marking the launch of the 22nd edition of the game on August 9th with a Mardi Gras-themed event in New Orleans, entitled Madden Gras. As part of the event, EA SPORTS Orlando-based Tiburon studio, which develops the game, will make a $100,000 donation to the National Wildlife Federation to assist in the Gulf Coast oil spill relief and wetlands restoration efforts.

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Candella Software Ltd and Saga Wonderworks are pleased to announce Cargasm^®, for the PC, Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3, Sony PSP, Nintendo Wii and IPhone.

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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today announced Batman: Arkham City^TM as the title for its follow-up to the award-winning, critically acclaimed hit videogame Batman: Arkham Asylum^TM. Batman: Arkham City will be available for the Xbox 360^® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Games for Windows PC and the PlayStation^®3 computer entertainment system in Autumn 2011.

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2K Games announced today Minerva’s Den, an all-new single-player focused downloadable game add-on for BioShock® 2 that introduces new characters, locations and mystery to the fiction-rich world of Rapture. In development for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Games for Windows-LIVE, Minerva’s Den is a self-contained narrative experience that puts players in the role of an all-new character who has teamed up with Brigid Tenenbaum to unravel a dictator’s stranglehold on a key district in the distinctive city under the sea.

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NaturalMotion Games have lifted the lid on Greathouse, the forthcoming update to their revolutionary, euphoria-powered football game, Backbreaker. The update introduces brand new features, gameplay enhancements and dozens of important tweaks, resulting in a greatly enriched Backbreaker experience.

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2K Games announced today that Protector Trials, an all-new single-player focused downloadable game add-on for BioShock® 2, is now available from the Xbox® LIVE Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 400 Microsoft Points,and from the PlayStation®Network for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systemfor $4.99. Protector Trials puts players back into the boots of the Big Daddy as he defends his Little Sister against swarms of corrupt Splicers who are hell-bent on stealing the precious ADAM that she gathers from corpses.

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Title:  Transformers: War for Cybertron
Platform:  Xbox 360
Developer:  High Noon Studios
Publisher:  Activision
Reviewed By:  FuriousPenquin
SCORE:  B+

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We have 2 new screenshots of ArcaniA – Gothic 4, JoWood’s action RPG for the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

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Title:  Blacklight: Tango Down
Platform:  Xbox 360
Developer:  Zombie VR Studios
Publisher:  Ignition Entertainment
Reviewed By:  ElAychJay
SCORE:  B-

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THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced that its upcoming 3rd Person Action/Shooter, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, will be shipping for the Windows PC in addition to the Xbox 360^® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation^®3 computer entertainment system.

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Title:  LIMBO
Platform:  Xbox 360 (XBLA Title)
Developer:  PLAYDEAD
Publisher:  PLAYDEAD
Reviewed By:  TheEternalVenomX
SCORE:  A-

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Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games today announced that Street Fighter X Tekken is in development for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®. The title will make history as fighters from these two bastions of the fighting genre come together for the very first time.

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Independent game development studio Playdead today announced that LIMBO is now available for download on Xbox Live Arcade for 1200 Microsoft points.

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The fate of Carmine lies in your hands! For the first time in franchise history, Epic Games and Microsoft are giving fans the chance to decide the fate of a character in “Gears of War 3.” By purchasing avatar gear on Xbox LIVE Marketplace, fans and gaming communities around the globe will decide the destiny of the newest Carmine brother set to appear in “Gears of War 3,” with all the proceeds going to the Child’s Play Charity.

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We have 5 new screenshots of the newly announced Alice: Madness Returns, an adventure title for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

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