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You’ve gotten speedy at typing messages to people using your controller, haven’t you? Me too. Regardless of how good I get at it though, it’d be a thousand times easier if I could type it out on actual keys. The 360 already has a solution, but until now PS3 owners still had to hunt and peck analog style. Just announced today, the new Bluetooth-enabled wireless keypad has been announced for both SIXAXIS and DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controllers....

Check your inboxes. Microsoft blasted the first wave ofXbox LIVE Preview Program codesthis afternoon. According toMajor Nelson, those lucky enough to be selected during this round will be able to download the update and explorethe new featuresat some point tonight or tomorrow morning. If you didn’t receive an e-mail yet, relax: There will be another wave of e-mails and, even better, Microsoft is still accepting Preview Program applications. Nelson says many of the applicants didn’t fill out the paperwork correctly....

If you’re a fan of ridiculously expensive gadgets designed to make you look like the trendiest douchebag in town, then you will no doubt own an iPhone, and might be interested to learn that LucasArts is porting over its highly anticipatedStar Warsaction title.Star Wars: Force Unleashedwill be heading to Apple’s latest money magnet with a unique control system. The iPhone version ofForce Unleashedwill be completely on-rails, and you’ll be expected to swipe your finger across the screen to engage in portable lightsaber action....

Doves take poops on you, so hit them with slingshots. That’s the premise behindBomber Dove, free today thanks to OpenFeint. In truth, the concept is better than the game itself, but the price is better than either of them. Y’know, because it doesn’t anything. You’ll be bored of it within five minutes, but it was either this orHelichicken, and trust me,Helichickenis not as good as the name makes you think it is....

Okay, so there’s no free Chipotle. That would betooamazing. As you know, I teased yesterday about giving outCall of Duty: World at WarMap Packs today. Now we are.We just gave away some PS3 codes, and now we’re ready to give you some Xbox 360 codes. As you already know, today is the launch of theCall of Duty: World at War‘s Map Pack 3, hitting both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360....

Last week’sdebatewas a big Kum-Ba-Yah around the Dtoid campfire, in which we all discussed the games that have consumed the most hours of our lives. Some looked back lovingly while others shook their fists in regret Over two hundred votes were cast, and surprisingly the majority of them were all for completely different games than others had mentioned. Here are some of the games that stood out among the rest:...

I’m feeling lazy tonight, so this week I’ve decided to post some moreFlight of the Conchordsto accompany our videogame rundown. This particular song has been getting a lot of attention from yours truly, so it deserves the highlight. As per usual, the Destructoid staff had the nerve to play some videogames, and are going to tell you all about it. Hit the jump to find out what we’ve been up to, forGod’ssake!...

IFC debutedPortlandiathis weekend. I haven’t had a chance to check it out yet but as a newcomer to the city they’re poking fun at, it’s pretty evident that there’s something weird going on here. Up above is a delightful exaggeration of what it’s like living in this place. It’s time to take a look at the games the staff of Destructoid played this past week. We played many, many games and love nothing more than to share those games with you....

Nintendo’s keynotethis morning at GDC is bringing exciting new news for Final Fantasy fans. Two new Final Fantasy games were announced for WiiWare,Final Fantasy IV: The After YearsandFinal Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life As A Darklord. The first title actually continues the story after the classicFinal Fantasy IV, and was originally released as a mobile title in Japan. The story focuses on Ceodore, son of Cecil and Rosa, and the press release also promises a host of familiar faces as supporting characters....

THQ held a public event during GDC this today, a promotional “rally” to promote its upcoming first-person shooter,Homefront. Oh, and it invited the indomitable wall of sound that is The Dillinger Escape Plan to play. Because why not? The event kicked off at noon, with the publisher first inviting foreign relations expert Tae Kim to speak onHomefront‘s fictional future timeline, which finds the Greater Korean Republic occupying the United States in the year 2027....

If you ever wondered what aBlade Runnervideogame could look like in today’s gaming landscape, the aboveCryEngine 2 mock-upshould be sufficient. According to a recentreport from OXM, Gearbox could have been the developer to supply us with such an experience. “One of my partners, Brian Martell, hadBlade Runneron the list [of IPs we wanted to use],” said Gearbox president Randy Pitchford. “We chased it down and we coulda had it.” So, why then are we sitting here in the year 2009 with no Gearbox-developedBlade Runnergame?...

Earlier today, while I was still unable to write due to technical weirdness, I saw a news blip about the next free Wi-Fi gift forPokemon HeartGoldandSoulSilver. It’s Mew, so naturally, I freaked the eff out and was sad I couldn’t share with the rest of you. Now I can, and I’m happy once more. October 15 through the 30th is when you’ll be able to fill in #151 on your Pokedex....

If you’re anything like me, you’re chomping at the bit to play the full version ofGod of War III. Every day I have to come into the office hearing Nick Chester rave about how great it is. He showers the game with compliments every time its brought up. I think this is his newRock Band. While I can’t give you the game yet, I can give you a free song from the soundtrack....