So I was surfing around YouTube and came across this amazing fourteen minute long sneak peak of Borderlands 2. Just watching the first five minutes I was blown away by the unprecedented amount of changes to the game; Completely revamped menu system that is all in-world and amazing improvements of enemy AI, they actually climb walls and jump over gaps to get to you. The character animations are impressive as well. Watching Psychos flail their arms, dodge bullets and leap at you is jaw dropping. Read More...

One of the greatest security devices in online games today is probably Blizzard's Battle.net authenticator. The device can be purchased from the Blizzard online store or downloaded for free on your mobile device. With the Windows 7 Phone's recent release, and a new marketplace on the horizon for app development, where is our authenticator? Battle.net players with iPhones or Android devices are able to login securely to their game using a one-time password in addition to their base password to access their account. Read More...

I haven't had much luck with Dungeons and Dragons games lately, but for some reason I am still really excited for Neverwinter. The last time I talked about Neverwinter was in August of last year. At that time, all we had was a place holder website and a few comments from Cryptic Studios. We finally get our first look at Dungeons and Dragons: Neverwinter at E3 this year, and I can say one thing for sure - it looks like Dungeons and Dragons. So there you have it, another Dungeons and Dragons title by Atari. I was a little more excited for this title before I played Daggerdale, but hopefully Cryptic Studios will not let this product fall by the wayside. Read More...

It's been six years to the day since the original release of World of Warcraft and how does Blizzard celebrate? By destroying the old world of Azeroth compliments of a big angry dragon made of fire and metal. According to a forum post by moderator Zaryhm the latest patch 4.0.3a has gone live on servers today thus changing the way denizens of Azeroth have adventured for years. The cinematic below is the same that you will see when you first login to your account, so if you haven't seen it (doubtful), or don't want to spoil it (your call) don't watch it! Let's take a quick look at what this new patch is actually brought today. Read More...

Atari, and Cryptic Studios, the team that brought you City of Heroes, Champions Online and the latest Star Trek Online have announced that they are developing the latest title in the Neverwinter genre for the PC called "Neverwinter." Neverwinter will be an online RPG based on the Wizards of the Coast city of Neverwinter. Once a bustling location, Neverwinter has faced a great many disasters in the past hundred years. Rule of the city remains unclear following the unfortunate demise of the last Lord of Neverwinter and factions still battle for dominance after the all-consuming Spellplague took a high toll on the population. Read More...

Ever wanted a chance to go to E3? Willing to do whatever it takes to go to E3? Well Sony now gives you a chance to do just that. They have created a “Win a Trip to E3 2010” contest and all they want you to do is create an open letter video to Kevin Butler, you know everyone favorite fictional Playstation VP in the commercials. Here is the guideline: Each video should begin with the phrase “Dear Playstation” Include your take on Kevin Butler's ever-changing title Make sure you include your own name and title (e.g John Smith, Desperate Fan) Keep your submissions brief and to the point (30 seconds or less) Video can be about anything Playstation related All content must be original – no copyrighted music, video, pictures, etc. Read More...

Aggrogamer.com is set to start bringing you chances to win prizes every Friday, starting March 12th 2010. We will be posting up a question every Friday on Twitter, and all you have to do is follow us and reply back to us with an answer with the appropriate tag. We will select one follower after 8PM EST as the winner. What do these questions consist of? They will be about video games and video game related topics. Read More...

With Mobile gaming on the rise, and new technologies emerging from console makers these days it was no surprise to see Microsoft announce XBox LIVE connectivity with the new Windows Phone 7 software. Unlike Windows Mobile 6.1 and higher, this is aimed at a more social experience by increasing communication across a multitude of carriers and phones. Windows Phone 7 will be available (unlike the iPhone) on Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and HTC phones. Windows Phone 7 OS is going to be Microsoft's mobile entertainment platform, by bringing gaming to the player anywhere they go, and the ability to network with all your LIVE friends, Microsoft is coming out the gate swinging. Read More...

Microsoft has finally caught on to the whole instant gratification idea and released it's long awaited Games for Windows- Live games on demand. Talk about a day late and a dollar short.Microsoft opened it's doors to PC gamers everywhere, with their new Games for Windows LIVE software.  Gamers can download numerous titles from Microsoft ranging from Dirt 2 to Street fighter IV.  Yes we are all aware that Digital Distribution already exists with Steam and Direct2drive among others, but Microsoft gives the players the ability to use cash or Microsoft points to purchase games. Read More...

2K games announces an addition of new independent game developer The Odd Gentlemen. They are now scheduled to release a new puzzle game called The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom. This new time-bending, plat-former was a winner of the 2008 independant game festival, and caught the eye of 2K games for it's originality. Basically you are P.B. Read More...

Windows 7 Beta Download So for those of you that enjoy having the latest and greatest of Microsoft, they literally just announce that you can download Windows 7 direct from their website. Link Below. So if you want to give it a whirl, go ahead and download the new beta for Microsoft's operating system. I know I'll be checking it out when I get home from CES tonight. On another fun side note, Totally got to play like 2 minutes of Halo Wars... Read More...

So you finished the first game and was wondering when the f*** will the episode 2 come out? Well it hasn't been release dated yet however according to their official website episode 2 has been completed and has gone gold for the PC, Mac, and Linux versions. The price will be $14.95 (or 1200 Microsoft points for those of you buying the 360 version) and will available from the Greenhouse digital distribution service as well as PSN and XBLA. If you live under a rock and haven't heard of Penny Arcade then go check em out! Read More...

Xbox and Rock the Vote to Give Voters a New Platform for Change Man there are really trying to get more and more voters these days. I remember when Rock the Vote first started, you know trying to get young voters voting using rock stars and music. Well now they are targeting your game machines. Well at least the XBox users to get even more. Using a title that could be a bit of a rip off from this site? I jest. Read More...

From my old days of loving and hanging out at Destructoid I made the best on-line pal a wolf could have, and he uses the name Genki-Jam. Besides being the coolest online person I have ever met, he also has talents. He can turn his voice into all sorts of crazy voices. His first CD has been made and is available for download; HERE: DOWNLOAD HERE! HERE: (mirror)FASTER DOWNLOAD HERE! 1 Dragonforce: Fury of the Storm - Shaggy and Scooby Doo 2 Ben Folds: Bitches Ain't Shit - Cookie Monster 3 Mickey Avalon: My Dick - Kermit the Frog 4 Sonic X Theme: Bill Cosby and Arnold Schwarzenegger 5 Anita Ward: Ring my Bell - Arnold Schwarzenegger 6 Sit MixaLot: I Like Big Butts - Elmo 7 The BeeGees: Love You Inside Out - Arnold Schwarzenegger 8 Crush 40: Seven Rings in Hand - Bill Cosby 9 Trapped in the Pudding Pt. Read More...

SwitchBlade Gaming now offers a new version 3.0.2 of their software that offers enhanced use of Xbox 360 controllers under Windows. The new version adds Call of Duty 2 and 4 support. Read More...