Go ahead right now and call up your bookie, or call someone that will take a bet on anything because here are the winners for Spike TV's VGA 2009. If you are wondering where these results came from so early, Doc Brown hopped in the DeLorean and stole Biff's Sports Almanac, inside we found the results and cool directions on how to make our very own hoverboards.

GAME OF THE YEAR
Assassin's Creed 2 (Ubisoft / Ubisoft Montreal)
Batman: Arkham Asylum (Eidos Interactive - Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment / Rocksteady Studios)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Activision Publishing / Infinity Ward)
Left 4 Dead 2 (Valve)
UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves (Sony Computer Entertainment / Naughty Dog)

Winner UNCHARTED 2: Among Theives

STUDIO OF THE YEAR
Infinity Ward
Naughty Dog
Rocksteady Studios
Valve

Winner ....

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Namco Bandai today released their Q1 2010 earnings report. And buried amidst the boring money stuff (net sales are down 15.8%) is something a little more interesting: game sales data.

Listed were the publisher's top five-selling games for the quarter ending June 30, 2009 (as in, only those sold during that three-month period, not lifetime sales). Those expecting Nintendo-like numbers will be disappointed, but those who love Afro Samurai - or just numbers in general - will be thrilled!
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The update brings a set of features that will further enhance the gameplay experience:

* Camera settings can now be accessed through the Options menu
* Invert camera control option has been implemented
* Gameplay tuning – Improved Brother 6 boss fight
* Multiple bug issues have also been resolved
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UK videogame releases for March 23rd to 27th sees the release of the Midway/Ubisoft title, Wheelman and Playstation Network title, Burn Zombie Burn arrives mid-week. Don King's boxing title arrives on the Wii and DS along with Afro Samurai on Xbox 360 and PS3.

Please note, release dates are about as reliable as a priest stuck in traffic behind two nuns in a Skoda, so don't take them as gospel. This is what we've been told.
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Here's the Euro releases for this week, highlights include The Wheelman, Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 for Wii and Buzz! Brain of the UK. Please note these are tenative release dates and are subject to change with little or no notice.
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Leigh Alexander on Gamasutra writes:

"BottleRocket today officially confirmed that it will no longer be developing Namco Bandai's Splatterhouse after the publisher repossessed the title earlier this week -- but says it is working on an unannounced new project, disputing earlier reports of its de facto demise.

'BottleRocket wishes Namco the best in completing their project,' the studio said in a brief statement confirming the cancellation. 'The BottleRocket development team is looking forward to turning their attention to a new project soon to be announced.' "
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According to the game's own credits, "Afro Samurai" will receive at least one downloadable episode in future; and today, GameCyte spoke to the man who penned its story, a Mr. Peter Saji, for some clues about the contents of a confirmed multiple episodes to come.
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Video Afro Samurai: 30 min. Gameplay (First Level Completed) - X360 Version

"Spoiler Inside"
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A look at the new titles being released this week.

Monday (Jan. 26)
AC-130 (PC)
MLB Front Office Manager (360, PS3, PC)
Niki - Rock 'n' Ball (Wii)

Tuesday (Jan. 27)
Afro Samurai (PS3, 360)

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Gamerdeals.net writes:

"Hightlights this week include Afro Samurai (Xbox 360/PS3), MLB Front Office Manager (Xbox 360, PS3, PC), Rygar: The Battle of Argus (Nintendo Wii).

Check out the full list of new video game releases (USA) for the week of January 25, 2009 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Sony PS2, PSP, Nintendo DS, and PC!"
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This week's new videogame releases are lead by over the top anime action with Afro Samurai for the PLAYSTATION 3 and Xbox 360. The action game has a distinct art style and is back by voice acting by Samuel L. Jackson. Enemy AI is affected by the beats from RZA of Wu-Tang Clan. Wii and DS gamers have Coraline, the game based on the upcoming stop-motion fantasy film by Henry Selick and Neil Gaiman's book. Coraline should appeal to younger gamers who like a bit of fantasy mixed with mini-games. If you want to scratch on the PSP, take on the portable turntables in DJ Max Fever.

Check out week's new videogame releases.
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Great way to promote your product. Samuel L Jackson leaves a nice voicemail promoting Afro Samurai game for Game Crazy.
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Middleware developer BabelFlux, LLC announced today that NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. has licensed its AI middleware package, NavPower, for multiple titles, including the upcoming Afro Samurai videogame.
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Surge, Namco Bandai's new cutting edge studio and publishing label, announced today that Afro Samurai has gone gold and it is scheduled for release on January 27, 2009. Below is the press release with the announcement!
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Over the past few days, game retails have frequent revealed pre-order bonuses for games - such as demos, costumes and wallpapers - but this, by far, has to be one of the best they have revealed.
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PS3Center takes a look at all the titles due out for the PS3 in January 2009.
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ATARI recently announced their overview of upcomming 2009 game releases including dates.
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A collation of every video from Tuesday's Atari Live event held in London.
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The big-haired revenge-driven Samurai is crossing the pond over to Europe come 2009, this according to the press release sent out by Namco Bandai and Atari.

While there is no specific date as to Afro Samurai's (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360) European arrival, we're thinking it'll be at least a little after the January North American release date. That shouldn't be too long now, so get your bling on and get ready to cut your way through his aesthetically designed world of vengeance, with original hip hop musical score by The RZA of Wu Tang Clan.

We'll be keeping you posted for more updates as they roll in.
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Leading video games publisher and developer Namco Bandai Games America Inc., announced today that high-style action will be unleashed on January 27, 2009 with Afro Samurai for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system.
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