Major Nelson writes:
From Atlanta Video Games News Examiner:
IGN: "2K Games and Gearbox are proud to announce that The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned, the first in a series of downloadable content for Borderlands, will be available for download for Xbox 360 and PS3 starting November 24, 2009 for 800 Microsoft Points ($9.99). Thought you've seen it all? Well get ready to square off against ferocious brain-eating zombies, carnivorous Were-Skags and more as you continue your pursuit for all of that sweet, sweet loot."
Guardian writes: "Retailers around the country will open at midnight tonight in a bid to attract gamers desperate to get their hands on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 – and the good news for consumers is that most will be offering big discounts.
Skewed and Reviewed have launched their new magazine with a look at some of the big games for the holiday shopping season. They have also confirmed that the new publication will support Chil's Play which is the charity created by Penny Arcade and have posted subscription info.
BrutalGamer.com writes:-
GoGamer has launched their weekend deals, and this time the sale is much more multi-platform than usual. Highlights include sales on Dragon Age: Origins (All), GTA: Liberty City Episodes (360), Tekken 6 (360/PS3), Borderlands (PC/PS3), Brutal Legend (360), and more.
BeefJack writes: "Back in the day Smash TV was the game to have, its re-release on XBLA only proved that time has been more than kind to the twin stick shooter. And with our generations urge to remake everything it wouldn't be long before we were looking at the next Smash TV, only with those Playdoh looking graphics applied to it.
A Bayonetta demo will be released for the Xbox 360 before the game hits stores in January. Select players have a chance to get their hands on it weeks earlier than everyone else.
BeefJack writes: "You can say what you want about AFI, too emo to be goth, and too emo to be emo, and if that hasn't put you off you'll find an incredible band here. With a knack of writing insanely passionate and catchy tunes AFI have dug out a brilliant niche. Although The Leaving Song PT II could've easily taken this spot, Love Like Winter may be the better song for those new to the band."