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You’ve probably heard by now that Dead Space 2 is coming. If you loved the original Dead Space, then there’s plenty to be excited about. However, if you’re a curmudgeon like me, then you might still be a few things that don’t seem right. You see, as much as I liked the original, I have [...]

Activision CEO Bobby Kotick is a controversial figure among gamers right now. Among the reasons for gamers’ scorn is that Kotick is responsible for saturating the market with Guitar Hero, releasing not just one but several installments in a year. In fact, if a game can’t be exploited repeatedly, Kotick doesn’t want it in the [...]

If you’re a hardcore G.I. Joe fan, then you might want a closer look at this tidbit: EA said people who preorder the G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra game at participating retailers in North America will receive a code to unlock certain playable characters in their classic uniform from the original 1980s G.I. Joe [...]

Everybody’s a sucker for free stuff, yours truly included. It’s no surprise then that Battlefield Heroes, EA’s cartoon-style third-person shooter, has already reached one million registrants.
What is surprising is the amount of time it took to reach that magic number. If you recall, Battlefield Heroes came out just a little over three weeks ago. I’m [...]

For some reason, the new gameplay trailer for Dante’s Inferno reminds me of God of War. It must be the pseudo-mythological imagery, combat, and third-person camera distance shown in the video. Have a look:

Oddly enough, Dante’s Inferno doesn’t show any blood—the fluids spurting from enemy carcasses are colored bright orange. Could EA be aiming for [...]