First Modern Warfare 2 downloadable maps are a rip-off

Activision and Infinity Ward just released details and pricing for Modern Warfare 2's first ever downloadable maps, and it's fair to say they're taking the piss somewhat when it comes to cost. The "Stimulus Package" contains five new ... continue

Modern Warfare 2 downloadable content dated, detailed

Activision has announced that Modern Warfare 2's first downloadable map pack will be called "Stimulus Package," and is set to launch on Xbox Live on 30th March. You may recall that this new downloadable content will be available ... continue

[VIDEO] First Transformers: War for Cybertron trailer released

The press release I opened earlier from Activision just transformed into a rather spiffing debut trailer for Transformers: War for Cybertron, so let's end the week on a high by watching giant robots smash the crap out ... continue

Courtney Love: Kurt would find Guitar Hero 5 “really funny”

"i think Kurt would despise this game alone let alone this avatar." So said Courtney Love on how she thought Kurt Cobain may perceive his digital likeness in Guitar Hero 5. The above claim was tweeted by Love ... continue

Xbox 360 gets 30-day exclusive on new Modern Warfare 2 maps

Microsoft has had the checkbook out again, securing a timed Xbox 360 exclusive on the new downloadable content for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. The deal in itself isn't news - it was announced last June ... continue

PC Modern Warfare 2 gets patched, PS3 and Xbox 360 fixes on the way

Can you believe we've had 19 days of 2010, and I've not mentioned the biggest game of 2009 in a single post? Let's correct that! Modern Warfare 2, then. It was A Big Deal in 2009, and it'll ... continue

French DJ inadvertently reveals DJ Hero 2

Activision is working on a follow-up to DJ Hero, its Guitar Hero spin-off that nobody bought. We're not supposed to know about the sequel, but loose-lipped French DJ David Guetta let the cat out of the bag in ... continue

Play Tony Hawk’s game, and he’ll be your friend

Tony Hawk has already got defensive about the reaction to the latest videogame to bear his name, Tony Hawk's Ride. Last month, the former pro skater hit out at the overwhelmingly negative reviews for the game, claiming ... continue

Modern Warfare 2 is culturally sensitive

A Karachi-based gamer has revealed that a new Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer map set in his home city is covered with a language that is never used in Pakistan. Saad points out that English and Urdu are the ... continue

Modern Warfare 2 gets patched, I write some stuff

First-person shooter, all-round glitch-fest, and Most Popular Thing Ever Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has just received a new patch on Xbox Live, conveniently fixing sneaky tricks like the "Akimbo glitch." It also retunes the Model ... continue

Modern Warfare 2 hit by new infinite ammo glitch

The latest glitch to affect Activision and Infinity Ward's multi-zagrillion-selling Modern Warfare 2 is an exploit that allows players to gain unlimited XP and ammunition on private games. Internet reports of the glitch popped up earlier this week, ... continue

No Doubt gets countersued by Activision

Last month, Californian rock outfit No Doubt announced they were suing game publisher Activision over their appearance in Band Hero. The band's beef? That their virtual avatars could be used to perform any of the 60 songs ... continue