So as is the trend, publisher Sega and veteran developer Obsidian are offering various pre-order bonuses for their upcoming espionage RPG Alpha Protocol. Want to go in Die Hard style with crazy assault weapons? Pre order from GameStop. Doing this will net you the exclusive Assault weapons pack that contains: Some shotgun with a fancy name (UC Regulator if you MUST know) Some Assault Rifle with a fancy name (Rittergroupen Grizzly? That's actually not that fancy) Different Ammo Types Are you more the spy than the heavy? Like sneaking around and stabbing (or shooting) dudes in the back? Read More...

Ever wonder what it would be like to have your own character in a video game? Well wonder no more as Atomic Operations has announced a Fat Princess Biggest Fan Contest. They are looking for the King or Queen of Fat Princess. Someone who has ruled the rankings, has directed some of the weirdest winnings and who also loves cake more than the Princess herself. If you have all of those qualities than you could be the next A.I. Read More...

SEGA, according to Eurogamer, has reported its intent to make use of the Uniloc DRM for its PC release of Alpha Protocol, despite past issues regarding the software. SEGA will be joining the growing group of publishers who have begun using intrusive authentication software in the name of protecting their PC releases. Since the inception of PC gaming publishers have been trying to find effective ways to balance protection against theft and unobtrusive gameplay experiences. How many people remember the funny picture wheel with older Lucas Arts games, or the frequently used “what’s the 4th word on the 9th line of page 36 of the manual” chestnut? Read More...

Looks like Ubisoft might be gearing up to go into feature films, or at least shorts sometime soon. First they do a live action short based on all the beginning story to Assassin's Creed II. Something that was produced very well and added quite a bit of extra content to the overall experience of the game. At least it did for me. But the Assassin's Creed short looks like it was just the tip of the iceberg for Ubisoft's short films. Read More...

Well it is all over now folks. Michael will finally have his wish as a new DLC will be coming for Mass Effect 2. In this DLC BioWare will be introducing Kasumi Goto, the galaxy's most enigmatic and cunning master chief, err I mean thief. Not only will players be able to recruit Kasumi in new missions, players will be able to to utilize her special abilities as a member of Commander Shepard's squad. Aaryn Flynn, Studio General Manager of BioWare Edmonton commented, “Mass Effect 2 is BioWare's highest Metacritic game to date, and we are excited to be able to expand that experience by introducing another engaging new character in Kasumi. Kasumi – Stolen Memory is a testament to our promise to continue to provide fans with new, compelling, high quality post-launch content. Read More...

So since last week we had a comment about posting more XBox 360 DLC, I tried to do just that and this is what I found. Nothing. Well besides a over priced DLC for Modern Warfare 2. Anyways. In This Week In Nintendo, they bring to you a freeware that came out in 2004 for the PC call Cave Story. A world where rabbit-like creatures roam the world. Now if you aren't thinking about killer rabbits then I don't know what to say to you. Other than that there are five new titles for the Nintendo DSi for you to enjoy on the go. Read More...

Looks like Lara is no longer raiding tombs, at least in the title form of things. As can be seen in the latest in the Lara Croft stories, Lara Croft And The Guardian Of Light. Which is much better than other titles it could have been like Lara Croft And The Space Aliens That Crashed And Died On Earth And She Has To Take Her Son On An Adventure With Monkey. Not that catchy I know. But title is not the point here for this digitally distibuted game slated for this summer. Read More...

Binh and Corey record the first ever AggroReview for Cryptic (which we forgot to mention...Sorry Cryptic) Star Trek Online. We discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly with the newly released MMO. Please leave your questions, comments and concerns and thanks for listening to AggroReview*note* if you do not see the player at first give it a minute and it will appear. Read More...

In our latest episode of the Aggrocast, we discuss World of Warcraft, Star Trek Online, and Retro Game Challenge during our What We've Been Playing segment. Bargain Binh sees a civil war in the comic world for less than twenty dollars. As Brian takes us on the DL, proclaims "Hail To The King, Baby" with an XBLA Arcade title of a classic PC FPS. Mike drops three comedians available on his Netflix Picks to keep the laughs coming. We discuss a few news topics this week as well. Read More...

Now that the excitement and anticipation of Mass Effect 2 is over, it is time to make way for another action adventure type of RPG. This time without alien boobs or harvesting minerals from planets. Instead, you get to save the world from a full on war. Much like every other RPG storyline that is out there. Final Fantasy I'm looking at you. Alpha Protocol has been given the official date of June 1st for release. Read More...

One of the more entertaining action series in recent memory, Dead to Rights, is coming back and is going to pack more of a punch than ever before. Recently I had the opportunity to speak with Imre Jele (pictured below), Volatile Games' Project Director of Dead to Rights: Retribution, and pick his brain concerning the upcoming 'Game Noir' title. Here's a preview: Teste-Kills. Read on. Read More...

Plants vs. Zombies was one of the 2009 most played games for the PC, especially for those at Aggrogamer.com. PopCap Games has announced today that they will be releasing the game for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Plants vs. Zombies will be available now at the Apple’s App Store for $2.99. Andrew Stein, Director of Mobile platforms from PopCap Games made the following comment, “Plants vs. Zombies for iPhone and iPod Touch marks the first adaptation of our wildly popular ‘flower defense’ game to a new platform, and we’re excited at how well it has translated to the iPhone and iPod touch. We’ve stayed true to the original computer version with the full-featured gameplay of Adventure mode, and have optimized this adaptation around a seamless touch interface. Read More...

Episode Fifty Nine of the Aggrocast is here. On this episode, Mike, Brian and Binh begin with a discussion of our 2009 Game of the Year Awards. We move on to what we've been playing, where Brian decides to spill some salt with PlayStation Home and recommend the game as his On The DL pick. Binh discusses a bit of Star Trek Online, and then joins in as Mike raves about Mass Effect 2. Bargain Binh brings everyone a 2009 Activision game for under $20. Mike decides to seek revenge three times over with his Netflix Picks. Read More...

Valentine day is just around the corner and you don't know what to give for your love ones? What about a game from Nintendo Download. New this week for the WiiWare is a sci-fi adventure in BLASTER MASTER OVERDRIVE and the speedy fun of Tomena Sanner. For the DSiWare send your love with rocket-powered puzzles with Link 'n' Launch along with a tower-defends thrills of Fieldrunners. Here is the rest of the list for this week in Nintendo. WiiWare BLASTER MASTER OVERDRIVE Publisher: SUNSOFT Players: 1 ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Mild Fantasy Violence Price: 1,000 Wii Points™ Description: BLASTER MASTER OVERDRIVE is an action-adventure game that takes place on an Earth infected by an aggressive, polymorphic virus. Read More...

We've seen the BioShock 2 Launch Trailer or seen the ending that teased the sequel oh so long ago. In these trailers you may have spotted something that the Little Sister was carrying around. A nice little plush doll, made from random junk from Rapture, fashioned to look just like her Big Daddy savior. If you haven't seen it, then watch one of those videos and you will understand what I am talking about. Getting back on track, NECA has decided to add that plush doll from the game to their list of licensed BioShock 2 merchandise. Read More...