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The “Mad World” commercial for the originalGears of Wardid absolute wonders for not only the song featured in the ad, but it also obviously helped garner interest for the game too.WithGears of War 2‘s November 7 release date rapidly approaching, it was only a matter a time before we saw a similar TV commercial for the sequel. While “Last Day” won’t necessarily excite potential buyers in the same way “Mad World” did, that’s not to say it isn’t a good ad spot....

I played it,reviewed it, loved it.Silent Hill: Shattered Memoriesis easily the best experience I’ve had on the Wii, and one of the better ones in theSilent Hillworld. And speaking of worlds, I was in my own little one until I began reading the comments on the review. It was then that I found out that some were having difficulty with the title. Later, I read many other reviews and found that while some shared the same enthusiasm, others seemed to have had some issues with the game....

I have to admit that I wasn’t very excited forDark Voidwhen it was first announced—there’s something about Airtight Games’ vertical cover system that makes my head spin, kind of like the first time I playedPortal. Nevertheless, every time I mention to Nick that there’s something aboutDark Voidthat bugs me, he looks at me like I’ve just grown another head. His enthusiasm for the game is doing more to keep me interested than anything else....

Now that I have been officially “beaten in” by the Destructoid gang, I just wanted to introduce myself — I am resident nOOb, Chad! I would shake all of your hands, but I am not sure where they have been. Sorry. While I go get some ice to put on these bruises, you can check outmy first post. It was a groundbreaking, inside look at … the new Zorro game for the Wii....

Our friends at Guili in Japan were kind enough to share these new screens from the upcoming Japanese Xbox 360 shoot-em-upMamoru-kun wa Norowarette shimatta, orMamoru-kun is Cursed. This is a vertical anime-styled shump originally released in arcades for Sega’s Naomi arcade system, but is now coming home with a new story mode and characters (available via DLC). On top of some cough shota-kon action, the game has a cursing system that allows players to put a spell on enemies, putting them in a rage....

Now that you’veread all about Wizarbox, take a look at their first game, a point-and-click adventure game titledSo Blonde. Wizarbox has an impressive set of credentials for a start-up company, and hopes to bring some of that experience toSo Blonde: they snagged Steve Ince, ofBroken Swordfame, to write it and part ofFahrenheit‘s team to design it. “It’s not a Paris Hilton simulator,” says Wizarbox CEO Fabien Bihour. “She’s blond, but she’s not stupid....

A few dedicated people (includingHey Ash Whatcha Playin’contributor Justin Yngelmo) put in about one year’s work to makeHalf-Life – Singularity Collapse, and, well, let’s just say I need some new pants. The production values are spectacular and the ending is just… perfect. I don’t know what it is about theHalf-Lifeuniverse that inspires so many fantastic independent projects —Half-Life: Full Life Consequences,Freeman’s Mind,Escape from City 17, and now this. I have lots of respect for these guys; they’re giving us work of this caliber to keep us going untilHalf-Life 2: Episode 3is released, or y’know, announced....

Sanuk GamesteasedPlayStation 3 owners a couple of weeks ago when they announced that their fantasticArkedo Serieswould be coming to PSN “soon.” Well, they weren’t kidding because today they’ve announced that the first entry in the series,JUMP!, is coming to European owners August 24th. Still no word on whenSWAP!andPIXEL!launch for PSN, and there’s also no indication of when us North American folks will be able to grace our PS3’s with this fantastic series....

Remember thatAssassin’s Creedgamewe mentioned a few weeks back? Yeah, it hit the App Store today.Assassin’s Creed: Altair’s Chronicleswill put you back in the shoes of Altair on an epic quest “to end the Crusades” by stealing an object dubbed “The Chalice” from the dreaded Templars. (Tom Hanks is not involved.) The developer, Gameloft, is promising around seven hours of action. We haven’t had a chance to check this out yet, but it’s a safe bet Gameloft isn’t pulling our tails with the estimate....

If you’re going to be at either EVO 2011 (Las Vegas) or Otakon (Baltimore) in the coming weeks, you’ll have a chance to check outThe King of Fighters XIII, as Atlus is bringing the game to both events. The company says that they’ll also support KOF XIII tournaments taking place at both EVO and Otakon, providing special prizes for participants. They’ve also revealed that they’ll hold a panel at EVO 2011 (Saturday, July 30th, at 10:00 a....

It’s obvious that when I get to playBayonetta, I am going to masturbate over it. Hence the quandary: How can I play this game yet still crack off a frothy squirting from my throbby piping at the same time? Platinum Games has the answer! Bayonetta‘s “Very Easy Automatic” mode isdesigned for noobs, but should also be perfectly suited to the chronic wanker. Able to be played with one hand, socially maladjusted gamers like myself will be able to pull their plonkers, issue a fine stringy jet of minging muck-magma,andclean up the pubic marshland without ever having to stop the game....

Take-Two Interactive has released its game line-up for the remainder of fiscal 2009, which is set to end on Jun 14, 2025. Why should you care? Because it reveals thatBioShock 2: Sea of Dreams— among other Take-Two titles — will be available at retail by then, that’s why! The line-up can be found after the break, but honestly, I bet most of you could probably list what the games are off the top of your head....

Shocker: Bioware might be developing an original IP. According to once-Bioware producer Daniel Roy’sLinked In profile, the studio was working on an “unreleased original IP” between the January 2008 and June 2009. Roy was a senior producer on the project. We assume that the IP is still being developed, but haven’t the slightest idea what it is, when it could hit shelves, be teased, or even be announced. We do know, though, that sugar free jam on low carb, chemically twisted toast served alongside a cup of steaming black coffee is a great way to start a morning....