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Batman: Arkham City Sells 2 Million in its First Week

Since its release on October 18th, Batman: Arkham City has already shipped more copies (4.6 million) worldwide than its predecessor, Batman: Arkham Asylum has sold to date.  According to Warner Bros., the sequel to 2009’s Arkham Asylum has already sold over 2 million copies worldwide. 

Those numbers are sure to increase in a little under a month, as the PC version of Arkham City is set to be released on November 15th in North America, and November 18th in Europe.

Grand Theft Auto V Confirmed

The next in line in the Grand Theft Auto series has been confirmed by Rockstar Games.  The announcement of the appropriately titled Grand Theft Auto V comes with absolutely no details, but the announcement alone is newsworthy.  The only tidbits that the Rockstar Games website reveals are the logo for the game and that a trailer will be released on Wednesday, November 2nd.

Shooters You Should Play Instead of Battlefield 3: Bulletstorm

Sure, Battlefield 3: Near-Future Warfare has breathtaking graphics, great sound design and a host of gameplay improvements that make it possibly the most realistic shooting experience this side of actually joining the army and killing real insurgents.  But why would you play Battlefield 3, one of the dourest video games in existence, when you could hurl an energy leash thing at a bad guy, yank him off his feet into your boot, kicking him up into the air where you can riddle him with automatic fire before switching weapons and shooting a rocket up his backside?  Why indeed?

Xbox Live Shocktober Event Kicks off Halloween Spirit

The Xbox Live Shocktober event, which
began on October 18 and will conclude on the 31^st, features
spooky-related games and add-on content. Gamers looking to get into the
Halloween spirit will be able to purchase games such as Castlevania Harmony of Despair, Zombie
Apocalypse, and Metro 2033 at a
discounted price. While these are the only games on sale, it’s unknown whether
more games will follow, so check out the official Shocktober page for the latest
details. The Shocktober event also features items for your avatar, dashboard
themes, and family-oriented “scary” games such as Plants vs. Zombies.

Mass Effect 3 Pre-Release Demo Confirmed For January

Mass
Effect 3 developer
Bioware has announced on their forums that a pre-release
demo of the final game in the trilogy will be available in January. While the
exact date is TBA, the demo will include portions of the single and multiplayer
portions of the game. Those who purchase EA’s Battlefield 3 and activate their Online Pass will be granted early
access to the multiplayer demo, regardless of platform. Mass Effect fans who aren’t going to purchase Battlefield 3, don’t fret, because Bioware also announced that “there will be another program whereby
players and fans of the Mass Effect franchise can unlock this early access
(with no purchase necessary) – this will also be announced in late November or
early December.” The length of the early access period is still under
wraps.

Xbox 360 Has Served Over 57 Million Since 2005

Nearly six years after its launch in 2005, Microsoft has announced that they have sold over 57 million Xbox 360 units worldwide. Despite these impressive numbers, the Xbox 360 still lags far behind the Nintendo Wii, which has sold 87 million. The 360 still holds a lead over the Playstation 3 with its 51 million sales worldwide.

Shooters You Should Play Instead of Battlefield 3: Part 2

Why play Battlefield 3 when you can play Halo Reach? Why kill innocent human beings who happen to be shooting back at you when you can teabag kill bloodthirsty and ruthless aliens and save the planet…all while looking badass…IN THE FUTURE!