Since its inception in 2005, Video Games Live has been entertaining crowds across the globe.  With its epic scores, great energy and audience participation, VGL promotes the gaming industry in an extremely positive way.  Created by famous video game composers Jack Wall and Tommy Tallarico, the concert series’ agenda of solidifying game music as an art form and the games industry as a positive force are present and spotlighted but are carefully swaddled by the fun, excitement and showmanship.  The first show, in the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, had over 11,000 people and was instantly a phenomenon.  As the first few years have passed, the show has slowly made its way down to smaller cities and venues. Read More...

Just as a reminder, XBOX Live, as well as www.xbox.com, will be down for it's annual fix-up Tuesday, June 16th.Here are some things to do with your time:Actually finish the campaign mode of CoD4.Go on PSN (I still don't know whether this suggestion is a joke or not).Purchase Ghostbusters, it's mainly a single-player game, and it's pretty awesome, try beating it in one day!Purchase the 25th Anniversary Ghostbusters BluRay, my favorite comedy of all time.Go outside, have a KFC picnic. Read More...

There is something unforgettable about the moment you began playing Wolfenstein 3D.  Fast, furious and in your face, this title made an impact that affected the games industry forever.  For many gamers, including myself, it changed the way we played and thought about games, shooters in particular.  Fast forward 17 years and many first player shooters later, Wolfenstein is getting set up to be released by id Software and during this E3, we saw a demonstration focusing on the supernatural aspects of the game.   Once again, you assume the role of BJ Blazkowicz and it is your mission to uncover and stop the Nazi plot to take over the world. Read More...

Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 Coming To Live And PSN Looks like the complaining and wishing have finally paid off for all of us Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 fans. Well somewhat. Don't you hate when I say that because it generally means it comes with some kind of "but" or bad news? Well not totally this time. The aforementioned "somewhat" only means that we will have to wait until this summer to get it on our XBoxes and PlayStations. In fact, we will be getting it then with some new features that I'm sure will not let you down. Well as long as Live and the PSN do what is hoped of them. Read More...

Finally we get the word on the release date for Banjo Tooie on the Xbox Live Marketplace. The bear and birds second adventure will be out next week on Wednesday the 29th for probably the same amount as the original Banjo Kazooie, 1200 Microsoft Points ($15)The game will allow you to swop any of the hidden eggs you found in Banjo Kazooie at Heggy's Hen for brand new moves that were not on the original N64 version. Here's a little video that came out a couple days before Easter that shows you a preview of the stop n swop and where to find any of the eggs in case you missed them.    Also a list of all the achievements can be read here if you're interested. Read More...

From GameIndustry.Biz:Amazon.com has become the first retailer to begin selling Xbox Live Arcade content, previously only available through Microsoft's official website or the Xbox 360 Marketplace.The beta service offers US customers Xbox Live Arcade game codes, Microsoft Points and subscription cards"PC gamers have enjoyed the convenience of digital downloads on Amazon.com for some time. Now Amazon. Read More...

Overview Of OnLive If you have been paying attention to anything that has come out of this year's GDC, or at least following the Total Meltdown Podcast, you most likely heard some bit on the new service called OnLive that is being worked on. Some say it is the future of digital downloading, and others are skeptical about this new system that has been proposed. Which of course is why I went out to ask a few things from the people behind this service to get a few answers and information to give out. For those of you who have no clue what OnLive is, here is a an overview of it and in simpler terms for everyone. Read More...

For American Xbox 360 owners, and European PS3 owners, June 30th is going to bring a gem to the arcade scene of Live and PSN. It's OutRun Online, an online speed-fest based on OutRun 2006, with 15 courses, and support of online head-to-head play for six players. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ou1fJ6CoRcIOutRun has long since been a favorite of mine and I would say it, arguably, influenced many other games in the genre with its approach to racing. If you aren't familiar with the series, it will be a great time to get aquainted. It's looking pretty good for an arcade title. Read More...

"Versus" Brings New Online Gameplay Excitement To Resident Evil™ 5 Via Digital Download So when you are done beating Resident Evil 5 and the mercenary game unlocked after that what is one to do? Trade it in at your favorite game trading company? Place it on your mantle as one of the best games of '09? Beat it again to try and find funny things you can do with the characters? Try to go online and kill your buddies in the aforementioned Mercenaries mode? Read More...

Best Buy is offering a great deal for all the Xbox Live users who want to see the upcoming comic movie "Watchmen" on March 6th for free. This is one of those special things that are just too darn good to ignore.Best Buy is giving out 2 free tickets for the movie "Watchmen" when you purchase an Xbox 360 console or any Xbox Live product, such as a Xbox Live time card or a network adapter. If you spend $50 on a "12-Month Messenger Gold Pack", not only will you still get the tickets for "Watchmen", but they will also throw in a controller chat pad, a Xbox Live headset and the game Project Gothem Racing 4. But if you don't want to spend that kind of money you can always get the 3-month card or possibly even the 1-month card. Read More...

VIDEO GAMES LIVE ANNOUNCES 45 MORE TOUR DATES! For those of you who did not get a chance to see this show the first time around, or second, or third, there is some good news for you. Video Games Live should be rolling by somewhere near you soon. At least close enough for a short weekend jaunt out to the closest location. I mean look below. There are loads of locations for you to try to see it once or even twice. Read More...

Looks like Xbox 360 users will be getting more Worms later this year. Worms Armageddon Decades, a remake of the ten year old strategy game, has been confirmed to hit the Xbox Live Marketplace later this year. While theres the original Worms on XBLA, Decades is said to "represent a highlight for the series." No official release date has been announced, but long going fans of the games are sure wanna keep an eye out for this. Read More...

Lost Planet 2 Announced Yes, in my opinion it was a sneak attack by Resident Evil 5 producer Jun Takeuchi. Don't believe me, then check out the small blurb sent out from Capcom in their most recent press release about Street Fighter IV selling 2 million + copies. That and it was kind of on the sly released onto XBox Live. Secondly, a hot tip: fire up your Xbox to get a sneak preview of a brand new Capcom title. In an industry-first, we've announced a new game through the Xbox LIVE service, complete with an introductory video from the producer and director. Read More...

The long-awaited Grand Theft Auto IV DLC exclusive to Xbox Live is arriving on February 17th at 3AM EST.  Coinciding with six free days of Xbox Live, Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned will be retailing for 1600 Microsoft points (which magically translates to $19.99 apparently).  To whet the appetites of Xbox 360 gamers everywhere, Rockstar Games released a second trailer featuring their new protagonist Johnny, who I am sure is to become the sweetheart of every GTAIV fan on the 360.  Watch now and get ready for the action early next Tuesday morning! The Debut of Trailer #2 For The Lost and DamnedToday's official site update features the final official trailer before release for Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned, which will be available exclusively on Xbox LIVE on February 17th. Read More...

Microsoft recently announced that Xbox Live will be free of charge on February 17 to February 22nd. Now you may all think has Microsoft gone crazy, Xbox live free? No they have only given us this reward to celebrate the launch of Grand Theft Auto 4 Lost and Damned. For 5 days you will be able to play the multiplayer mode on GTAIV for free. Im Looking forward to participating in this event and think Microsoft will attract alot of gamers to GTAIV because of this i believe. I only hope that in the future they do this for more popular games such as Call of Duty, Halo, and Rainbow Six Vegas maybe. Read More...