Mass Effect 2 is simply a megaton of a game that offers a fulfilling gameplay experience that truly defines the next-gen experience and it seems millions of gamers are sold on this reality, at least 2 million in just the first week and counting.

EA Press Release:

40 perfect scores. 2 million units. One pop culture phenomenon. BioWare, a division of Electronic Arts Inc., announced today that Mass Effect 2 has sold-in over two million units worldwide in its first week of release. Lauded for its intense shooter gameplay and deep, hand-crafted story, Mass Effect 2 has earned an average review score of 96 — making it the second highest rated game of all time on the Xbox 360 platform. Mass Effect 2 has earned 40 perfect scores, amassed over 30 editor’s choice awards and has donned the covers of 45 magazines worldwide. On launch day, the term “Mass Effect” was in the top 10 trending topics on Twitter and most searched on Google News. MSNBC.com said, “Mass Effect will go down as one of the most influential video game series of all-time.”

Mass Effect 2 follows in BioWare’s tradition of delivering excellence on every front: gameplay, story, character development and visuals. Mass Effect 2 is an epic shooter/RPG set in a vast universe filled with dangerous alien life and mysterious, uncharted planets. In Mass Effect 2, players step into the role of the heroic Commander Shepard, leading a crew of some of the most dangerous operatives from across the galaxy on a mission so challenging that it’s potentially suicidal. Featuring intense action, a rich storyline, space exploration and engaging character interaction, Mass Effect 2 delivers an unparalleled gaming experience.


It’s not rocket science people, put simply, if you currently own an Xbox 360 go get this game NOW! If you don’t own the Xbox 360, go and get one for this game NOW!

THQ Inc. today announced that Metro 2033, the hotly anticipated first person shooter for Xbox 360 and PC, is scheduled to reach North American stores on March 16th, and European stores on March 19th 2010.

Standard and Limited Edition versions of Metro 2033 are available to pre-order now, with selected retailers offering free Metro 2033 themed Xbox LIVE Avatar items with every pre-order.

DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio today announced that first-person shooter fans will get early access to the best-in-class online war experience in Battlefield: Bad Company 2. Players can now download a free console demo worldwide on Xbox LIVE Marketplace. A PC beta is also now available to players that pre-order the game at participating retailers in North America, Europe and Asia, and through select community channels. On February 4th, the demo will be accessible on the PlayStation Network in Europe and on February 11th in North America. Defined by its increasingly intense vehicular warfare, destruction, variety of weapons and huge sandbox environments, Battlefield Bad Company 2 promises to be one of the finest online FPS games of 2010.

“After the success of the PS3 beta, we’re excited to provide gamers — especially our long-supporting, rabidly passionate PC fans — with another opportunity to get into the game before release,” says Patrick Bach, Senior Producer on Battlefield: Bad Company 2. “Our fans have been a huge part of the franchise’s success and we can’t wait for everyone to experience the amazing gameplay and unforgettable Battlefield moments in Battlefield: Bad Company 2.”

The Battlefield: Bad Company 2 console demo and PC beta will feature Port Valdez, a new vehicle focused map where up to 24 players (32 on PC) will compete against each other as either the US or Russian armies in the game’s Rush multiplayer mode. Players will have access to five land and three air vehicles where the Russian side can use everything in their arsenal including Main Battle Tanks as well as the fast-moving Quad Bikes and Mobile Armored AA. The fight will also be packed with plenty of infantry combat fought alongside the waterline towards a great oil industrial landscape in the Alaskan mountains.

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 will be in stores on March 2, 2010 in North America and March 4, 2010 in Europe for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. The Limited Edition can be pre-ordered now on all platforms at no extra cost, with participating retailers worldwide.

Lionhead Studios facebook fan page reads:

“We hinted at this a couple of weeks ago but today it’s official, a big Xbox event called X10 will take place in San Francisco next month showing all the upcoming Xbox games! Of course Lionhead is excited about showing the latest of Fable III, but we’re also very much looking forward to all other games and announcements… coming from this event! So put it in your diaries; 11th February in SF and on the internet, X10!”

There might be some great surprises coming out of X10 next month so stay connected to Thevolution Network.

The scare-face bounty hunter known as Zaeed Massini via his Xbox 360 DLC pack is now available through Mass Effect 2’s Cerberus Network. For all of you currently playing MASS EFFECT 2 or still in the process of getting your copy of this amazing new title, remember that all of the additional content For MASS EFFECT 2 by way of the Cerberus Network will be free.

On another important note: Go this game now! It is truly an amazing title which has become yet another great experience for the Xbox 360. To truly understand the magnitude of the experience I encourage you to get your hands on this game as soon as possible.

Since posting our update on the surprising appearance of Marcus Fenix and Dom from the Gears Of War universe in the latest Lost Planet 2 trailer, we’ve wanted to share the video with many of you who have not seen it. We hope you enjoy the video and let’s keep our fingers crossed in hopes that this can be an early sign of an Xbox 360 exclusive update concerning Lost Planet 2.

Are you kidding me? Jumping into action on a recent video from the Xbox Live Marketplace, Gears Of War legends Marcus Fenix and Dom according to IGN did some serious butt-kicking as they utilized explosives and firearms to take out an Akrid in the LOST PLANET universe.

Could we see a cameo appearance? Well, it does seem like it, but let’s not get our hopes up too high. Capcom has recently announced the official release date for their upcoming action-shooter LOST PLANET 2 which will arrive May 18th. If the legends of Gears Of War are playable characters in LOST PLANET 2, then you should assume they will be exclusive playable characters only on the Xbox 360. I wonder what other surprises Capcom has under their sleeve?

Bungie has finally opened the flood gates and introduced a plethora of new HALO REACH images which can be seen below. After looking at these new images HALO REACH is already a Game Of The Year hopeful in our book. Let’s hope it plays as well as it looks. For more on Bungie’s upcoming gargantuan FPS title head over to Bungie.net for full intel.

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The dark second chapter to the epic science-fiction trilogy known as MASS EFFECT 2 is just around the corner and by all accounts the Xbox 360 is starting 2010 off with a bang as this exclusive title is already receiving rave reviews. MASS EFFECT 2 is due to release Jan 26th.

Check out the first 8 minutes of MASS EFFECT 2:

Just in time for the human football season’s end, SouthPeak is here to offer a less than traditional spin on classic football. With a rich heritage of table-top gaming, Blood Bowl is poised to tear your Windows PC, Xbox 360 and PSP system a new end zone. With turn-based gameplay and each play teetering on the roll of the dice, Blood Bowl will keep you on the edge of your seat from kickoff to final score. Inspired by the infamous Warhammer series, Blood Bowl brings some of the most vicious gameplay, dirty tricks and lest we forget – secret weapons – to the field in an all new way.

If you’ve never seen a goblin thrown into the end zone by a troll to score a touchdown, then prepare to be amazed!

Check out the latest Xbox 360 Achievements list for Blood Bowl:

25 There will be blood Get a Star Player to join your team
30 Didn’t hurt a bit Prevent 3 players from being taken-off prematurely thanks to the Apothecary
10 Bad luck Cause at least 3 opposition casualties in a match
15 No messing about ! Cause at least 6 opposition casualties in a match
30 Simply the best… Win a competition using the “Blood Bowl® Championship” Classic rules
30 Thanks, I took it easy Win a competition in Easy mode
40 Thanks, I did that with one arm Win a competition in Difficult mode
50 Thanks, I didn’t break sweat Win a competition in Normal mode
30 The Art of Bribery Use Bribery 3 times in a game
10 No quarter Cause at least 2 opposition deaths in a match
25 Survival of the fittest Cause at least 4 opposition deaths in a match
25 Interceptor Captor 3 successful interceptions in a match
30 Pass Buster ! 2 successful interceptions in a match with the same player
10 Soft skulled Cause at least 6 opposition KOs in a match
25 Cracked skull Cause at least 12 opposition KOs in a match
10 Showtime ! Cause at least 5 opposition casualties (through death or injury) in a match
15 For the fans Cause at least 10 opposition casualties (through death or injury) in a match
30 Veni, vidi, vici ! Cause at least 15 opposition casualties (through death or injury) in a match
15 Three’s a crowd Start a competition match with the services of a Pogoer, Looney and Fanatic in your team
20 Team play 4 successful passes in a match
35 Solid-gold Thrower 4 successful passes in a match with the same player
10 Discovery Finish 1 match on Xbox LIVE
25 Starter Finish 10 matches on Xbox LIVE
25 Experienced Finish 20 matches on Xbox LIVE
30 Devotee Finish 50 matches on Xbox LIVE
35 Pro Finish 100 matches on Xbox LIVE
20 Foul play ! Have 5 players sent-off by the referee and still win the match !
20 Anyone for six ? Score 6 touchdowns in a match
25 9 for the fun of it ! Score 9 touchdowns in a match
30 A star is born Score 3 touchdowns in a match with the same player
35 Hero of the supporters Score 5 touchdowns in a match with the same player
45 That’s done ! Free-up all the tournaments in Campaign mode
10 First of many ? Win 1 match on Xbox LIVE
25 The start of a long series ? Win 10 matches on Xbox LIVE
25 A road paved with victories Win 20 matches on Xbox LIVE
30 Any challengers ? Win 50 matches on Xbox LIVE
45 A born winner Win 100 matches on Xbox LIVE
20 Team development Gain at least 25 SPPs for the team in one match
35 Explosive advancement Gain at least 40 SPPs for the team in one match

Are you looking for a zombie-filled shooter where you and your friends have to survive an all-out zombie infestation? Well, Amazon has a great Deal Of The Day where you can pick up Left 4 Dead 2 for the Xbox 360 for only $34.99 and PC gamers as well can pick it up for only $27.99.

If you haven’t pick up L4D2, you may want to give it a try, oh and make sure the lights are turned off and the sound is pumping. Happy hunting.

With much mystery and anticipation for the mighty HALO: REACH, EBGames has recently dropped a nice batch of gameplay images to wet our insatible gaming appetites. Currently all we know is that HALO: REACH is slated as a fall release title exclusively on Xbox 360, nothing more. Microsoft has been hush hush as it seems they are pulling out all stops in order to regain FPS dominance in today’s insanely robust first person shooter market.

We’ll have more on HALO: REACH as updates come in – Enjoy!

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Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, announces DEATH BY CUBE, a brand new title for Xbox LIVE Arcade is available from today priced 800 points.

By strategically dashing through enemies to confuse them and deflecting attacks with your shield, you can defeat enemies of all sizes. The controls – simple yet challenging to master – make destroying a slew of enemies both exhilarating and addictive. Take on missions in single player mode or enjoy a heated battle in multiplayer mode