So apparently there's a new Aliens vs Predator game in the works! They don't have a proper title just yet so it's just being referred to as "Aliens vs Predator". It sounds pretty similar to AvP2 and most of the information released so far is fairly generic and expected:

The Marine’s story is an incredible fight against the odds, and the horrors lurking in the dark. Beset on all sides yet armed to the teeth, the Colonial Marine represents humanity’s last stand with the firepower to fight back.

As the Alien, players will discover what it’s like to be the most murderous and lethal creature in the universe, with the ability to traverse any surface with awesome agility in order to get close enough to unleash its deadly teeth and claws.

A master of the hunt, the Predator grants the player a suite of exotic weaponry and equipment with which to stalk its unknowing prey. Earn the greatest honour by ambushing prey up-close and butchering them for a gory trophy kill.

There are some cool screenshots that are definitely worth a look and there's a trailer showcasing the Predator action.

It's a bit of a Left 4 Dead 2 celebration around here, but in the spirit of a New Orleans mardi-gras, we figure why not. So, after asking Valve to comment on all the community issues with the announcement of Left 4 Dead 2, we thought some hands-on time was the next best step and so yours truly sat in front of one of Valve's stunning monitors, fired up the mouse and got ready to slam a chainsaw clear through a zombie's head.

For our full impressions of the game click this link. Of course for more information and links to various media and editorial, check out our game page.

In the wake of some initial excitement and then a community in uproar, we tracked down Valve's meeting room at this year's E3 to hear it from the zombie horse's mouth, so to speak. And managed to grab writer, Chet Faliszek, to talk about all things gumbo, swampy and sequelly (I know that's not a word, too).

For anyone too lazy to read, we have a video of our interview up right here, and for anyone who can't stand the sound of my voice or doesn't want to use up their bandwidth, we have a full transcript here.

Check our L4D2 game page for more info.

The LEGOfication of ever major brand, franchise, movie or book continues with LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4, due next year:

LEGO® Harry Potter: Years 1-4 will give gamers the chance to experience the magic and adventure of Harry Potter in a new and uniquely LEGO way. Playing as Harry Potter, Ron Weasley™ and Hermione Granger™, as well as other favourite characters, gamers will have the opportunity to attend lessons, cast spells, mix potions, fly on broomsticks and complete tasks to earn house points. Throughout the game, players will also have the freedom to explore iconic settings from the wizarding world including Hogwarts castle, Diagon Alley™, the Forbidden Forest and the village of Hogsmeade™!

A teaser trailer is available, showing off some of the scenes for the first movie in the classic LEGO gaming style that you'd be familiar with if you've seen any of the other LEGO titles (which I must confess is actually pretty entertaining to watch).

Fresh from E3, we've got the trailer for Gran Turismo 5, the next in the series of the granddaddy of PlayStation racing games. Not of a lot of other information about it just yet, but the trailer shows lots of sweet rides going really fast, which I guess is the sort of thing you want in a racing game.

Following the recent announcement of the PSP version of Metal Gear Solid, Konami have announced they're working on cross-platform version of the game, due for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC:

The first Metal Gear Solid game in the series’ history to be released simultaneously on three platforms, Metal Gear Solid: Rising stars Raiden – one of the most popular characters within the MGS universe. Raiden made his debut as a playable character in Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty for PlayStation®2, and appeared as a non-playable cyborg in Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots for PLAYSTATION®3.

No other information is available at this time, though they've released a cool-looking render which you can check out on our screenshots page.

So apparently they're making a movie based on the awesome comic book Tintin, being directed by Steven Spielberg with Peter Jackson is on board to produce. Ubisoft have announced the inevitable video game, though there's no real information available as yet:

The film, distributed by Paramount Pictures and Sony Pictures Entertainment, utilises state-of-the-art, next-generation performance capture. Ubisoft’s Montpellier studio will work with director and producer Steven Spielberg, producers Peter Jackson and Kathleen Kennedy, to develop a unique and thrilling game that is closely tied to the upcoming motion picture.

"We look forward to working with Ubisoft and the filmmakers to create exciting new interactive adventures for Tintin,” said Thomas Lesinski, President, Paramount Digital Entertainment. “The upcoming video game will reintroduce Tintin to a whole new generation of gamers.”

Pro-gamer Johnathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel, has been hard at work showing off the latest solid state drive from Fusion-io, targeted at gamers:

"The ioXtreme supercharges high-end PCs and workstations. I predict this technology will fundamentally change the way software is designed, allowing developers to create a new class of applications that seamlessly handle massive amounts of data," Fatal1ty said. “Imagine playing the most intense game, working on complex 3-D graphics, manipulating massive files, ripping multiple DVDs and installing a new application -- all simultaneously. The technology is crazy and works at the speed I need.”

“Johnathan’s experience with high-end computing has given him a unique insight into the disruption our core technology brings to all levels of computing,” said Steve Wozniak, chief scientist of Fusion-io. “We look forward to working with an incredible young talent like him. The ioXtreme is a good example of how combining the wisdom of veterans, such as myself, with next generation expertise such as Johnathan’s, will take Fusion-io’s performance revolution into the future.”

And yes, that's Steve Wozniak of Apple fame. Also, check out the hilarious video at Fatal1ty's website at the top.

We've been talking in the forums a little about the advantages of SSD, so this might be of interest to those trying to decide what direction their next upgrade will be in.

As Steve mentioned in his wrapup, the next Metal Gear Solid game has been announced - and it's a PlayStation Portable exclusive:

Developed by the legendary Hideo Kojima – the mastermind behind the most successful video game tactical-espionage series of all time – this latest PSP® installment picks up where Metal Gear Solid®3 left off. Players take control of the famed Snake, in a thrilling story set in 1974.

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker features original game design, story and scenario by Hideo Kojima. Scheduled to launch in 2010, the game takes the series in an exciting new direction with its incredible visuals and its unique new game system designed specifically with the PSP in mind.

A teaser trailer thing has been released, which you can watch right now in our magical streaming video section. It sets the scene and shows off a bit of the gameplay as well.

EA have announced the full car and track list for the upcoming Need for Speed SHIFT, the latest installment in their popular action racing series.

At Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, gamers will also get a first look at a wide spectrum of the seminal performance machines in the game, including classic cars like the 1972 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R, renowned tuners like 1995 Mazda RX-7, and ultra-exclusive exotic cars like the 2007 Lamborghini Reventón. The best way to show off these hot rides is to take them for a spin on the track. Need for Speed SHIFT features over 50 unique layouts across 18 tracks including real-world locations and fictional circuits. Players can race on world-renowned tracks like the grueling 20 km Nordschleife or meticulously-designed fictional circuits found in Glendale with its steep grades, hairpin corners and blind crests.

The full list is available in the press release and you can check out some of the purty pictures on our game page.