Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain: Launch Trailer unleashed

Hitting video game stores and retailers exactly ONE WEEK from today, Hideo Kojima and Konami have released the official "Launch Trailer" for what arguably is the final entry to the long-running Metal Gear Solid series with "Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain".

Continuing the story of the legendary soldier known as Big Boss, the game is set primarily in 1984 and is a tale of revenge and conspiracy, as the man now going under the codename "Venom Snake" goes through a lengthy journey of vengeance involving stealth and warfare that ultimately leads to conflict with a new weapon that has the potential to "surpass Metal Gear".


Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Launch Trailer
As the last game to be directed by Hideo Kojima following some controversial issues with Konami that will lead to the former's departure from the company, this will be the last swan song for fans who have followed a cinematic journey that began since the very first Metal Gear game.

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain will be released for PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360, and PC starting September 1.

Batman: Arkham Knight: Batgirl and other DLC content announced

Hot on the heels of the new trailer that features the return of a few allies and the Season Pass that will guarantee new content for the game, Rocksteady Studios and the developers of "Batman: Arkham Knight" have announced that Batgirl will be gracing the game, in a new DLC story that is set as a prequel and will be released soon after the game hits stores worldwide.

That, along with other juicy extra content with the season pass has been detailed in the game's official Facebook page.

Batman: Arkham Knight hits PS4, Xbox One, and PC on June 23, 2015.

Batman: Arkham Knight: Season Pass announced

Hot on the heels of that new action-packed trailer that premiered yesterday, the Batman Arkham have officially announced the "Batman: Arkham Knight" Season Pass - which gives players who purchase it an extended experience in the world of Batman and Gotham City that includes story missions, new skins, new challenge maps, and more. More details and information can be found by visiting the Batman Arkham Facebook page.

Batman: Arkham Knight hits PS4, Xbox One, and PC on June 23, 2015.

Tekken 7: Jin Kazama and Devil Jin return; Josie Rizal revealed

Officially announcing the return of two characters (technically one person w/ two sides) and the unveiling of a new fighter hailing from the Philippines, Tekken series director and producer Katsuhiro Harada and Bandai Namco Games have revealed that Jin Kazama, Devil Jin, and newbie Josie Rizal have been added to the roster for Tekken 7!

The return of Jin is no surprise, given his roles in the past entries. As a secret boss in Tekken 7, one has to wonder how the offspring of Kazuya and Jun will play into this "final entry" of the Mishima Bloodline saga. Here's his reveal trailer.

And then there's Devil Jin... The other side of the coin and the evil side of Jin controlled by the Devil Gene within him. Much like past appearances, he'll unleash his dark half when he cannot control himself... And it's a separate character to boot. Here's his reveal trailer.

And then there's the new girl in the block... The NEW Filipina character introduced to the Tekken universe proper... Josie Rizal! Named after The Philippines' national hero himself Dr. Jose Rizal, this gal wears a costume design patterned after the country's national flag, and is a master of Eskrima and Kickboxing! Here's her reveal trailer.

Tekken 7 is currently playing in arcades. Expect these characters to appear soon!

Mortal Kombat X: Liu Kang and Kung Lao return as playable characters

Looks like the Shaolin Monks are now pawns of evil in the next Kombat tournament.

In a brand new Russian market trailer posted online, Klassic Mortal Kombat characters Kung Lao and Liu Kang have been revealed to return in the upcoming new MK game by Warner Bros. Games and NetherRealm Studios - Mortal Kombat X. This time, the two Shaolin Warriors are undead and servants of Shinnok, following their downfall from the events of 2011's Mortal Kombat. It's a grim repeat of the fate that Kang suffers, being killed before in MK: Deadly Alliance and resurrected as a zombie in MK: Deception. Time will tell how his and Kung Lao's story goes in this new installment.


Mortal Kombat X | Official Shaolin Trailer (2015)

Mortal Kombat X will be released on April 14, 2015 for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

Batman: Arkham Knight: "Officer Down" gameplay trailer released

Now delayed to June 23, 2015, Warner Bros. Games and Rocksteady Studios have released a brand new trailer for their newest game in the Batman Arkham series - Batman: Arkham Knight.


Batman: Arkham Knight Gameplay Video
Batman: Arkham Knight will be released for Xbox One, PS4, and PC.

ICYMI: Hideo Kojima reveals his Xmas surprise to Metal Gear Solid V fans- The Chicken Hat

If you were among the many diehard Metal Gear Solid fans who tuned in to a livestream for an announcement on Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain from none other than the franchise's creator Hideo Kojima... Then you were in for QUITE THE SURPRISE.

And "Surprise" is an understatement when it involves revealing a special item Big Boss/ Venom Snake can use and has him wearing a silly "Chicken Hat". As reported by Comic Book.com and Kotaku, this cluckin' item made the headlines.

However, it's not just ANY Chicken Hat. It's an item players can get in The Phantom Pain - where if they fail and die numerous times, they shall be rewarded with this poor excuse of headgear which ACTUALLY helps to make Snake slightly undetectable! It's a choice and it will certainly look ridiculous... But it has its benefits for those willing to go the distance! Check out Kojima's announcement via this YouTube clip of the segment.


"Did you rike it?" - Hideo Kojima

 And of course, no official release date for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain has been announced yet other than it comes out for PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and PC sometime in 2015.

Batman: Arkham Knight: Game delayed until 2015 and new trailer released

It was bound to happen soon, and now the official word is out with a new trailer out to justify the reasons.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, DC Entertainment, and Rocksteady Studios have released a brand new trailer for the latest and final chapter in the highly acclaimed "Batman Arkham" video game series with a "Battle Mode Batmobile" trailer for "Batman: Arkham Knight".


Official Batman: Arkham Knight -- Batmobile Battle Mode Reveal
Unfortunately, the announcement also comes with news that the game will now be pushed from it's original October 2014 release date to 2015, meaning the next-gen game will see a later release sometime next year. While it may be a hard pill to swallow or some fans, the delay will be worthwhile and give the developers more time to polish out some kinks.

Batman: Arkham Knight will now see release on the PS4, Xbox One, and PC on 2015.