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12 Minute Arkham City Trailer released

Features never before seen gameplay footage

Rocksteady has released a 12-minute 'Batman: Arkham City' gameplay video and it looks like fans won't be disappointed. (more)...

Posted by Matt Clark, MTV.com Mon, 04 Jul 2011 20:08:33 GMT - Permalink

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong (Photo: MTV)

Green Day Talk Getting Their Own 'Rock Band'

'I think it might have inspired people to get real guitars and real drums,' Billie Joe Armstrong says of the video game's appeal.

There's only one problem: Although their name is imprinted on the front of the box, the guys are actually rather terrible at "Rock Band." (more)...

Posted By: James Montgomery Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:42:42 GMT - Permalink

Whatever Happened To The 'Metal Gear Solid' Movie?

David Hayter Discusses The Stalled Adaptation

Remember that "Metal Gear Solid" movie that was going to happen? Remember how the voice of Solid Snake and a real-life screenwriter, David Hayter, was going to write the script? (more)...

Posted by Russ Frushtick and Adam Rosenberg Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:42:00 GMT - Permalink

Jamie Foxx Cast As Lynch In Adaptation Of Video Game 'Kane & Lynch'?!

Bruce Willis also confirmed by producer Adrian Askarieh

Whatever you may think of the game, the story is ripe for a film adaptation. Which is actually happening, at Lionsgate, with newcomer Kyle Ward writing a script (more)...

Posted by Adam Rosenberg Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:04:00 GMT - Permalink

Ray Liotta recalls his Grand Theft Auto days as Tommy Vercetti

'It was hard work' the Goodfellas star recalled of his voice over experience

Seeing as Liotta is no stranger to playing cops, criminals and sometimes a combination of both, we decided to ask him which end of the law he prefers to be on when playing cops and robbers on the big screen. (more)...

Posted By Nick McAnulty Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:43:00 GMT - Permalink

'Green Day: Rock Band' Coming In 2010

Version of the popular game will feature songs from the band's entire career.

Fans have been jamming to songs from Green Day's 21st Century Breakdown on "Rock Band" for the past year. (more)...

Posted By MTV News staff Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:28:39 GMT - Permalink

Eminem Talks 'DJ Hero,' Challenges DJ Jazzy Jeff

'I'm gonna be better than Jazzy Jeff at this game,' Em brags.

Despite his world famous talent as a lyricist, MC writer and producer, Eminem has never been known for his skills as a DJ. (more)...

Posted By Russ Frushtick Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:33:00 GMT - Permalink

Jay-Z Says 'DJ Hero: Renegade Edition' Makes You Feel Like Grandmaster Flash

MC adds that he hasn't had the chance to play the game against Eminem.

NEW YORK — If you catch Jay-Z backstage on his current tour, Hov or someone he's traveling with may be playing "DJ Hero: Renegade Edition," which features Jay and Eminem. (more)...

Posted By Shaheem Reid Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:16:00 GMT - Permalink

Eminem's 'Taking My Ball' Hits The Net

Previously unreleased track will appear on 'DJ Hero: Renegade Edition.'

"DJ Hero: Renegade Edition" will be in stores in less than two weeks, but one of the marquee items that comes with the game, a new Eminem record called "Taking My Ball," hit the Internet on Friday. (more)...

Posted By Shaheem Reid Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:49:00 GMT - Permalink

'The Beatles: Rockband' midnight release, 09.09.2009

'The Beatles: Rock Band' Draws Eager Fans For Midnight Launch

'It's an iconic catalog of music,' explains one gamer of why he waited all night for his copy.

At 12 a.m. on Wednesday (September 9), "The Beatles: Rock Band" went on sale, much to the joy of fans around the world. (more)...

Posted By Russ Frushtick Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:28:00 GMT - Permalink

'The Beatles: Rock Band' Raises The Bar With Three-Part Harmony

'We had a lot of focus tests, and people picked it right up,' creative director Josh Randall tells MTV News.

Although the basic gameplay of "The Beatles: Rock Band" is similar to past "Rock Band" games, there's one notable addition: three-part harmony. (more)...

Posted By Russ Frushtick Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:09:00 GMT - Permalink

'The Beatles: Rock Band' Goes Psychedelic

'We tried to make it more modern psychedelic,' creative director Josh Randall explains of game, which hits stores Wednesday.

While playing "The Beatles: Rock Band," players will see computer-generated scenes of the Fab Four performing their hits. (more)...

Posted By Russ Frushtick Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:05:00 GMT - Permalink

'Beatles: Rock Band' Track List Revealed (Minus One Song)

Additional 19 songs announced on Tuesday.

Harmonix and MTV Games revealed 19 more songs from the upcoming release of "The Beatles: Rock Band," bringing the total of announced tracks to 44. The 45th song currently remains unannounced. (more)...

Posted By Russ Frushtick Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:08:00 GMT - Permalink

'The Beatles: Rock Band' Expands Its Song List

'Twist and Shout,' 'Revolution,' 'Yellow Submarine' among 15 new songs announced.

"The Beatles: Rock Band" revealed 15 new songs today, bringing the announced track list to 25 for the game, which is set to launch on September 9. (more)...

Posted By Russ Frushtick Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:27:00 GMT - Permalink

'Beatles: Rock Band' Preview Reveals 10 Songs, Three-Part Harmonies

MTV News gets hands-on with the upcoming game, which includes 'Here Comes the Sun' and other Fab Four classics.

After a huge showing at E3, "The Beatles: Rock Band" came to MTV's headquarters in Times Square, letting employees check out the hotly anticipated rhythm game first-hand. (more)...

Posted By Russ Frushtick Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:54:00 GMT - Permalink

'Star Wars: The Old Republic' Trailer Reveals Flashy Force Powers

Exclusive sneak peek of MMORPG is filled with impressive graphics, but reveals no gameplay.

We're probably still a ways off from a solid release date for BioWare's massively multiplayer online role-playing game, "Star Wars: The Old Republic." (more)...

Posted By Adam Rosenberg Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:56:00 GMT - Permalink

Jonas Brothers 'JONAS' Video Game To Launch In Fall

Nintendo DS game will be based on the group's Disney sitcom.

Disney Interactive Studios announced today that the Jonas Brothers are going to be starring in their first video game. (more)...

Posted By Russ Frushtick Thu, 28 May 2009 23:04:00 GMT - Permalink

Beyonce Promotes Nintendo Game, Admits Weakness For 'Super Mario'

Singer's 'Rhythm Heaven' ad leads to discussion of her favorite video games.

Video game giant Nintendo is putting a lot of weight behind the upcoming Nintendo DS game "Rhythm Heaven" but is showing somewhat mixed judgment in who it gets to sing the game's praises. (more)...

Posted By Stephen Totilo Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:26:00 GMT - Permalink

Batman Returns As 'Invisible Predator' In New Video Game

'Batman: Arkham Asylum,' due this summer, has gritty feel of 'Batman' films.

Some call him Batman or the Caped Crusader, but now you can also call him the Invisible Predator. (more)...

Posted By Stephen Totilo Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:24:00 GMT - Permalink

'The Beatles: Rock Band' (And Instruments) Coming This Fall

Video game will be released alongside replica instruments, for the ultimate Fab Four experience.

MTV Games announced Thursday (March 5) that the world's first video game that will allow gamers to play along to the music of the Beatles will be released at the end of the Summer. (more)...

Posted By Stephen Totilo Fri, 06 Mar 2009 02:16:00 GMT - Permalink

'Grand Theft Auto IV' Expanded Soundtrack Features Busta Rhymes, More

'Lost and Damned' episode offers new hip-hop and death-metal shows, plus new songs on existing radio stations.

Radio is alive and well — and getting a major upgrade — in next week's "Grand Theft Auto IV" episode, the downloadable-only Xbox 360 exclusive: "The Lost and Damned." (more)...

Posted By Stephen Totilo Wed, 11 Feb 2009 02:24:00 GMT - Permalink

The "Halo" bride and groom, Desirai Labrada and John Henry

Inside The 'Halo' Wedding

From the cake to the vows, everything led back to the couple's favorite video game.

ORLANDO, Florida — The bride wore white, the groom a tuxedo. (more)...

Posted By Stephen Totilo Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:23:00 GMT - Permalink

Our Five Favorite iPhone Games ... So Far

We check out the latest games available for the iPhone and iPod Touch.

There's no stopping the iPhone and iPod Touch. Apple's powerful touch-screen multimedia devices are showing no signs of slowing down, which means it's increasingly likely you or someone you know will have one soon (if you all don't already). (more)...

Posted By Patrick Klepek Sat, 24 Jan 2009 03:09:00 GMT - Permalink

'Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost And Damned' Details From Rockstar Games

'We're rethinking how you play the game,' Jeronimo Barrera says.

NEW YORK — They're not calling it a "Grand Theft Auto" expansion; they're calling it a whole new game. (more)...

Posted By Stephen Totilo Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:59:00 GMT - Permalink

Nintendo DS Tops Christmas Sales Charts

Plus: A 2007 game might top the 2008 best-seller list.

Nintendo continued its domination of the video game market this past holiday season, according to sales figures released Thursday (January 15) by the NPD Group. (more)...

Posted By Patrick Klepek Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:58:00 GMT - Permalink

The Nintendo DS And PSP Games We're Most Excited For In 2009

We can't wait to get 'Mario and Luigi RPG 3' and 'Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars' in our hands.

The iPhone may prove to be big player in video games in 2009, but right now, the five games we most want to play on the go are on the Nintendo DS and PSP. (more)...

Posted By Stephen Totilo Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:19:00 GMT - Permalink

The Xbox 360 Games We're Most Excited For In 2009

Microsoft console brings the big guns this year, with the latest from 'Halo,' 'Grand Theft Auto' and other marquee franchises.

After a banner year in 2008, the Xbox 360 looks like it's going to have a big 2009 as well. (more)...

Posted By Stephen Totilo Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:37:00 GMT - Permalink

The Nintendo Wii Games We're Most Excited For In 2009

From 'MadWorld' to a new version of 'Punch-Out!!,' here's a list of games Wii is rolling out in the new year.

If you're a Wii owner, you might envy the Xbox 360 and PS3 people - fans of Microsoft and Sony's systems already have many major games announced for those consoles. (more)...

Posted By Stephen Totilo Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:56:00 GMT - Permalink

The PlayStation 3 Games We're Most Excited For In 2009

From the latest 'Final Fantasy' to 'God of War III,' here's what's coming for PS3 in the new year.

Over the next few days, we're going to list the games that we're most excited about - no, make that the games that I'm most excited about - for 2009 (more)...

Posted By Stephen Totilo Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:23:00 GMT - Permalink

Microsoft Unveils E3 Lineup, Claims Victory Over PlayStation 3

Roster includes 'Final Fantasy XIII,' 'Gears of War 2' and more; company also announces Netflix service, Xbox Live Prime Time.

Roster includes 'Final Fantasy XIII,' 'Gears of War 2' and more; company also announces Netflix service, Xbox Live Prime Time. (more)...

Posted By Stephen Totilo Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:33:00 GMT - Permalink

'Rock Band' Creators Sued By 'Rock Revolution' Publisher Konami

Japanese company claims patents for guitar and drum controllers were violated.

Japanese company claims patents for guitar and drum controllers were violated. (more)...

Posted By Stephen Totilo Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:57:00 GMT - Permalink

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That Linda Lovelace movie is disturbing me. I get the feeling it will barely be noticed when it finally comes out
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My favorite part about last night was @jasondehni as "team owner" ...lmao!!
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What is even happening!!! http://t.co/KsMSXuGx
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Honored to be @motionballTO in support of Special Olympics with @melissagrelo @jessegiddings @DanielSTEREOS http://t.co/vO8S2dFZ
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Texting "I see you" to people randomly when all I see is potential
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FASHION FIX! Shooting specials today at MTV...this was taken during down time in the host wardrobe room :) http://t.co/G3mKsM3k
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#MTVLive: Which of our hosts can cry first? http://t.co/1L0m2JUJ (With a special guest appearance from Sheena's Boob Onion)
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the most amazing video. If you didn't catch it this morning: “@Nigel4u2C: M.I.A. - Bad Girls (Official Video): http://t.co/AMJgrjjY"
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Did Sarah deserve to get sent home with Vinny? (So far, the overwhelming response is NO) http://t.co/KNlfkcdK #TheChallenge #Exes
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I wanna be more fictitious. Life goal. Sub-goal: find out what that means.
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Video: My FAVORITE video in a LONG TIME! Brand New M.I.A “BAD GIRLS” … (came out this morning) . Watch Here... http://t.co/z8G7xMfG
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M.I.A. released her own video for "Bad Girls" today. Check it out: http://t.co/Lha8lREb A little different from the Madonna video...
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Adult Swin produced a video for Neon Indian's "Fallout." Check it out: http://t.co/uWlR9hFZ
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Here is the full video for "Give Me All Your Luvin'" by Madonna ft. Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. http://t.co/i3TL5owf Thoughts?
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If you're interested, here's the new All-American Rejects video called "The Beekeeper's Daughter" http://t.co/B0BNeoAQ
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Thanks Algonquin College! RT @kylekipp: @AliyaJasmine famous once you make it into an issue of @AlgonquinTimes, right? http://t.co/PcFQt5y4
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'TO BE CONFIRMED' TOTALLY STOLE 'TBC' FROM 'TO BE CONTINUED' WTF IS WRONG WITH THESE PEOPLE
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John Legend loves Tim Tebow? Sings song for him. http://t.co/2GsVvLTs
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If you haven't heard, in addition to Bruce Springsteen and Adele, Katy Perry will also perform at the Grammys. http://t.co/ctUpZKDx
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Lana Del Rey really loves things that are "beautiful." and "gorgeous." A lot. http://t.co/ywxJdJxp
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Bonding with your roommates is always more effective with your junk out. #JerseyShoreWisdom
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Ultimate. Tanning. Institute. #JerseyShore
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AW YEAH, #JERZDAY YEAH. An all-new #JerseyShore starts right now. Saddle up. #VinnysBack
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Congrats to our DJ Pauly D ticket winners! Stay tuned for the next giveaway!
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!!! RT @sinny_yoga @mtvcanada Vinny #Exes: "If you dont have the guts you cant win it." Well you definitely have the biggest gut this season
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Check out this wicked new iPhone music app @herdfm from my boy David. http://t.co/nVPwHVsq Canadian tech stand up!
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Bruce Springsteen set to perform at the Grammy Awards
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Photo: Fashion Fix! My leather dress on this friday’s show is from @HMCanada http://t.co/LdlMRTQT
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Last night on the show we got to chat with Madonna and got a tour of Blue Slide Park with Mac Miller. Watch: http://t.co/hySSU38B
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Here is the video of Joan Rivers getting high. Time for some munchies Joan? http://t.co/HcQlNnhJ
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Early projections look like Lana Del Rey's Born to Die will land at #2 on the Billboard 200 next week: http://t.co/dyqp9WvK
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Kanye West is making another 30 minute movie in the Middle East? http://t.co/SvsEAEqi
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Sarah on her exit: "All I wanted is to do the fun things that we get to do." WHAT ABOUT THE $150,000? ARE YOU TOO GOOD FOR THAT? #Exes
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Tonight's game is #Exes and #OhNoYouDidnt! Catch a scandalous new episode of The #Challenge starting now - who's headed home this time?
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One hour until a new episode of The Challenge: Battle of the #Exes! Tune in now if you were under a rock last week and missed the premiere.
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M.I.A Back With Two New Singles
M.I.A is back, with not one but two new singles. She appears alongside Nicki Minaj on Madonna's new single, 'Give Me All Your Luvin' and had just debuted her own Danja-produced single, 'Bad Girls'.

Wiz Khalifa Reveals O.N.I.F.C. Meaning
"It's inspired by Prodigy's H.N.I.C. When he dropped that, I felt like that sounded so strong."

Nicki Minaj "Was The Queen Of London" In A Past Life
Nicki Minaj has claimed that she was born in London in a past life, admitting she was "probably queen" of the capital of England.

Madonna Goes Old-School In 'Give Me All Your Luvin' ' Video
"Fans can make you famous, a contract can make you rich, the press can make you a superstar, but only luv can make you a player." And with that message, Madonna's funky, fun and surreal (and almost cartoony) "Give Me All Your Luvin' " video kicks off.

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