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It hasn’t even started yet but this year’s installment of the Tokyo Game Show is already guaranteed to be the best.  Perhaps making such a proclaim may be a bit selfish on my part but I can’t help but feel “Sh!t Just Got Real” when I hear that game designer Suda 51 will finally premier his project under the EA Partners label at a TGS event on September 15th.

When EA announced that they were reviving NBA Jam I think everyone immediately sprung forth from whatever they were doing and performed a flaming slam dunk. Even with the game destined on the Wii, well at least originally, the excitement level for the game was high as hell and justifiably so based on what I played at E3.

After months of anticipation, intrigue and hype, Electronic Arts’ foray into the world of mixed martial arts is almost upon us.  It’s been a long time in the making but in less than a month EA Sports MMA will be available to gamers out there who want an alternative to THQ’s UFC Undisputed 2010.  But even with all the videos released so far there’s been some worry that EA Sports MMA may not have what it takes to become the champion of MMA video games.

When the weather’s nice and the sun is out it’s always terrific to take a drive in a luxury vehicle.  I’m of course not referring to personal experience as I hate leaving my apartment and am forever bound to buses and trains since I don’t own a car (inside fact: don’t have a license either).  I prefer my luxury car driving to occur in the world of video games since I can enjoy the virtual sun (the real thing is too annoying on my sensitive eyes) and I can become a speed demon.

Your Dragon Age: Origins' warden will soon complete his/her final quest as Bioware's Witch Hunt DLC hits next week on Sept 7th and closes out the RPG masterpiece that was Dragon Age: Origins.

Confront Morrigan and perhaps try to make some enchantment in the bedroom once again in the epic final chapter to Origins' story. Your final adventure will find your warden hooking up with some companions such as Finn, a Circle of Magi mage and a Dalish warrior named Ariane.

Bioware sets loose the trailer for its newest downloadable content pack for Mass Effect 2 called "The Lair of the Shadow Broker". The DLC will be available next week on Sept 7 to download via the game's Cerberbus Network for 800 Microsoft Points or $10 on the Xbox 360 console and PC.

EA and Criterion has been quite mum on what vehicles we can expect from their Need for Speed Hot Pursuit relaunch. So far we know of a few of the cars which will be included in the game which include a Lamborghini, a Porsche and an Audi.

Bioware announced today the final DLC that will conclude the storyline for their hit RPG game, Dragon Age: Origins.

"Witch Hunt" will become available to download for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC on September 7 and will cost 560 Microsoft Points or $6.99.

One of the many additions added to FIFA 11 this year is the Be a Goal Keeper mode. A first in the series, players will be able to relive all their goal keeper fantasies whether it’s in the career mode or the 11 vs. 11 online mode.  With this being a new mode to the FIFA franchise and the position of goalie requiring a certain level of skill, EA has included several tutorials and things to assist players in their quest to become the world’s best keeper.

Crackdown 2's "Key to the City" DLC will give players access to god mode, infinite ammo mode, fly cam, freezing time of day ability, instant skills maximization, thruster ability for Agents who are maxed out to level 6 on all skill sets and new Vehicle Tag MP mode. This DLC will be free.

A separate second DLC pack will also be available at the same time that will cost 560 Microsoft Points.

Over the years as video games grew in popularity and became comparable to big budget films, the events to promote these games also grew. The video game industry definitely has a reputation for putting on elaborate events, as evident by the sensory overload that is E3. But now it’s almost common to have several major events for a video game, often prior to the release in an effort to build up hype.

Crysis was a major hit on the PC, even if half the gamers who played the game weren’t able to reach the maximum performance levels to fully enjoy the jaw dropping graphics. But now it’s time for Crysis 2 to hit the PS3 and Xbox 360 and given the flooded market of fps games available, Crysis may have a tough battle in terms of breaking through to certain gamers.

Following on from the news that Mass Effect 2 will be released on PlayStation 3, EA yesterday announced the release date for Bioware's Dragon Age 2. The game will see release on March 8 and March 11 2011 in the US and Europe respectively. At the time of writing, dates for other regions had not been confirmed. Like its original, Dragon Age 2 will be released on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

I don’t think it has quite settled in yet, but this November we’re getting a brand new Need for Speed Hot Pursuit game. Yes, in a mere two and a half months we’ll be able to drive around in a Lamborghini and recklessly drive as we avoid the cops.  To say I’m excited at this prospect is an understatement, especially after getting some hands-on time with the game recently.  But now my excitement level has reached its peak with the release of a new gameplay trailer.