A couple days ago Microsoft announced their upcoming revamped controller with a “transforming” d-pad, grayed buttons, and improved ergonomic design. The buzzkill is that it will only be available in a $64.99 play and charge kit. The release date is November 9th. Check below for the video reveal.
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Come November Xbox Live Will Cost More
Microsoft announced earlier today that starting November 1st Xbox Live Gold accounts will increase in price. They cited the addition of ESPN as one of the reasons for the price increase. If you’re a current Xbox Live Gold member you probably also got an e-mail about how you can get a year for $39.99 if you purchase it now.
Here are the new prices starting November 1st.
59.99 instead of 49.99 for a year.
24.99 instead of 19.99 for 3 months
9.99 instead of 7.99 for 1 month.
Skills For Kills
Crackdown 2 is the sequel to the 2007 Xbox 360 exclusive Crackdown(surprise, surprise). A lot of people claim the success of that game was based on how the only way to access the Halo 3 beta was to purchase it. Regardless of whether or not that was true, it was still a great game. Could the sequel live up to the original, and maybe even improve upon it?
Metroid: Other M – Commercial
Here we have a mostly live-action commercial for the upcoming Wii exclusive Metroid: Other M. Check it out below the cut.
So, This Guy Made a Plasma Rifle
The A3-21 Plasma Rifle from Fallout 3 to be exact(bottom). How amazing does the craftsmanship look on that? He also made the AER9 Laser Rifle, also from Fallout 3(above). You can check out the rest of his photos of them here.
It turns out the creator of these is an animator in the games industry. If prop work paid more he might want to look into that.
Ratchet & Clank All 4 One – Debut Trailer
I couldn’t post the Resistance 3 announcement trailer and then not post the Ratchet & Clank trailer that debuted the same day. I love Ratchet & Clank so hard. This game looks great and introduces co-op to the series. Check out the trailer below the cut.
Bulletstorm Gameplay Footage – GamesCom 2010
In the picture above is a four-barreled shotgun. This game looks better the more I see of it. The quality of this video isn’t great, but the awesome substance is there. Check out the video below.
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Resistance 3 – Announcement Trailer
This is the announcement trailer for PS3 exclusive FPS Resistance 3. It’s live action and over three minutes long. It’s quite good for about the first two minutes. But, hey, more Resistance is good right? Check out the trailer below.
Deus Ex: Human Revolution – Gameplay Trailer
Here is the first gameplay trailer for the next Deus Ex game. The first-person shooter elements look good, and if hand to hand combat plays out like they’re showing count me in. Prepare yourself for the awesome sci-fi universe.
BioWare to Spread the Love
Hey, people who only own PS3′s, get excited because one of the best current franchises in video games is coming to you. Check below for the video.



