The U.S. got Gears of War Triple pack back in February, but for gamers who haven’t yet experienced the first two chapters of one of the most celebrated video game franchises in history, Microsoft is making it easier than ever to jump into the action with the launch of the “Gears of War Triple Pack” coming this April to Canada.

For half the price of a standard retail game, this compilation includes the award-winning “Gears of War” and “Gears of War 2” along with the “Gears of War 2: All Fronts Collection,” which features the sequel’s bonus “Road to Ruin” campaign chapter and 19 additional multiplayer maps. This compelling collection offers new players a chance to experience the first two installments of the award-winning franchise before the launch of this year’s most anticipated blockbuster, “Gears of War 3.” Available for a suggested retail price of $29.99, the “Gears of War Triple Pack” includes a total of 38 explosive maps* and 61 campaign chapters, and every Achievement to date worth a total of 3,000 Gamerscore.

Published by Microsoft Game Studios, the “Gears of War” franchise has won over 30 “Game of the Year” awards, sold more than 12 million copies worldwide and redefined the third-person shooter genre this generation. One of the bestselling Xbox game series of all time, “Gears of War” is exclusive to the Xbox 360 and its riveting multiplayer action makes it one of the most popular titles on Xbox LIVE.

*Five multiplayer maps from the original “Gears of War” are not included on disc, but are available for download on Xbox LIVE at no additional charge.

Normally I start a review by trying to write a neutral intro where I talk a little about the game and lead up to my review. That’s normally; I’ve decided I’m going to forgo that this time and just say straight up say this game is bad. Knights Contract starts out seeming like your run of the mill action adventure game but it didn’t take too long to realize how many things are done so badly. Most of my time playing the game I spent wanting to throw my controller at my wall and I’ll now explain exactly why.

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Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced Hard Corps: Uprising is now available for download on PlayStation Network. Along with the game, three new downloadable characters will be available for purchase at launch, as players have the opportunity to play as Harley Daniels, Sayuri and Leviathan. Harley Daniels is extra tough, starting with four health bars instead of three, while Sayuri provides players with quicker movement and a deadly Samurai blade attack. Leviathan rounds out the group with only one weapon slot, but his Moonsault, Sliding Attack, and Grenade Throws more than make up for it. Developed by ARC System Works, Hard Corps: Uprising brings an exciting new look to a traditionally retro genre, all the while keeping with the frenetic gameplay that defines the shooter category.

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Activision Publishing, Inc. and ABC Entertainment Group today announced that Wipeout In the Zone is coming this summer to Kinect, controller-free games and entertainment, for Xbox 360. Based on the ABC hit show Wipeout, Wipeout In the Zone will be the latest release in this hit video game franchise and will have players running, ducking, dodging and wiping out using Kinect for Xbox 360’s full-motion capabilities right in their own living room.

“The ABC hit show Wipeout continues to thrill a growing fan base of viewers with hilarious new obstacles. Everyone who watches the show wishes they could try the obstacle course – and now this is their chance!” said David Oxford, Activision Publishing. “The show is all about absurd movement and well-timed balance, so it’s a perfect fit for a Kinect game.”

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Set to release next week on March 23rd for XBLA, PSN, and PC Download, Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime brings arcade style gameplay to the beloved franchise with a whole new team of Ghostbusters ready to take down Dumazu the Destroyer in New York City.

Bulletstorm is a first person shooter developed by People Can Fly games and published by EA and uses the Unreal Engine created by Epic Games. The core concept of the game is that the player has the ability to kill enemies in a wide variety of ways using a whole arsenal of unique weapons. The game follows Dead Echo, a former elite military unit turned space pirates, and its leader Grayson Hunt after they crash land onto resort planet full of crazy locals and wildlife that would like nothing more than to tear them apart.

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Atari has released the first trailer from Batman: Arkham City that features in game footage. The game is slated to arrive at stores in North America October 18th for the Xbox 360, PC and PS3. Set inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart of Gotham City, this highly anticipated sequel to 2009’s Batman: Arkham Asylum, introduces a brand-new story that draws together an all-star cast of classic characters and murderous villains from the Batman universe, as well as a vast range of enhanced gameplay features to deliver the ultimate experience as the Dark Knight.

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Activision Publishing, Inc. today announced that TOP SHOT ARCADE, a family friendly arcade shooter exclusively for Wii is in stores today.

Up to four players will feel the thrill of the hunt as TOP SHOT ARCADE has over 75 arcade shooting galleries across 15 North American environments. If that’s not enough, TOP SHOT ARCADE also includes 15 outrageous bonus games that have players shooting up some unlikely targets. A few examples of the fun include: Night of the Living Trophies, Trailer Trashin’ and Animatronic Annihilation. From taking down zombified bucks to singing animals, there is a little bit of wackiness and outright entertainment for everybody. TOP SHOT ARCADE is also available bundled with the TOP SHOT ELITE firearm peripheral which makes the game accessible to players as they jump in, point, and take out the targets.

TOP SHOT ARCADE, bundled with the TOP SHOT ELITE, is available now exclusively for Wii with a MSRP of $49.99. TOP SHOT ARCADE itself is also on sale for a MSRP of $29.99. The game is rated T for Teen. For more information, visit www.topshotarcade.com or follow on Twitter and Facebook – @ActivisionHunts – Facebook.com/ActivisionHunts

SEGA is thrilled to announce the release of Yakuza 4’s final Launch Trailer. Detailing the visceral and exciting experiences available in Yakuza 4, the Launch Trailer is the final Yakuza 4 trailer to announce the game’s nation-wide release today.

Yakuza 4 is SEGA’s newest edition in the Yakuza franchise which chronicles Kazuma Kiryu and three new characters through a deep and interwoven story in the underground world of Tokyo. Known for its epic storylines and refined combat systems, Yakuza 4 takes the series to a new level with an even larger world to explore including Hostess Bars, Karaoke pickup bars, massage parlors and pachinko palaces. With a deeper fighting system, four playable characters, and new street chases.

Today, Ubisoft announced the development of Rocksmith, a new video game franchise that is set to revolutionize the music genre. Rocksmith is the first and only game where players can plug any real guitar with a standard quarter-inch input jack into an Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, a PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system or PC, and play through an in-depth library of music including everything from the latest hits to classic rock songs.

Featuring gameplay that automatically adjusts to the player’s skill level and innovative game design that makes reading music visually fun and intuitive, Rocksmith engages experienced musicians and those who are picking up a guitar for the first time. The game includes a sizeable library of music from classic rock bands to current artists, such as The Animals, The Black Keys, David Bowie, Interpol, Nirvana and The Rolling Stones.

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