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Check out the newly released gameplay movie (Game Videos) from the upcoming Gears of War 2 for the Xbox 360 slated to drop in November.

GameInformer wrapped up their top 150 things a gamer should do once in his or her life.

1. Part I
2. Part II

The compressive list in PDF checklist format for those who do wish to keep track is available.

Great news now that Trent and gang are RIAA free I was finally able to purchase their latest album new.  What makes it even better I can do it directly from the guys as they are offering it up from their website store for bargain prices.  Check out the Google News Articles concerning their latest album Ghosts I - IV.  I opted for the $10.00 + s/h of 2CD set.  The next level looked tempting but I don't have a blu-ray yet but that could change with the MGS4 PS3 bundle.

• Free downloads of the first nine tracks from the Ghosts I-IV collection as DRM-free MP3s, plus the 40-page PDF.
• $5 download: All 36 tracks in a variety of digital formats, plus a 40-page PDF.
• $10 two-disc set: A double-disc set, packaged in a Digipak with a 16-page booklet, to be shipped on April 8. Includes immediate download of album.
• $75 deluxe edition: Ghosts I-IV in a “hardcover fabric slipcase containing two audio CDs, one data DVD with all tracks in multi-track format, and a Blu-Ray disc of Ghosts I-IV. Ships May 1. Includes immediate download of album.
• $300 “ultra-deluxe limited edition package”: Deluxe edition plus a four-LP set on 180-gram vinyl, which is packaged in a fabric slipcase. Two limited-edition Giclee prints are included; package is numbered and signed by Trent Reznor. Limited to a run of 2500, and one piece per customer. Ships May 1 and includes immediate download.  (SOLD OUT)

Game Informer has a couple articles on achievements for 360.

1. Unlocking Achievements Part I
2. Unlocking Achievements Part II
3. Site Lists Annual Best/Worst 360 Achievements (from Xbox360Achievements)

MyGameCard makes your XBox Live Game Card a little more portable.

What are my friends up to?

Portal's getting a sequel as the mentioned on this clip on X-Play from G4TV.  Also to tie in with the announcement of Audio Surfer (see our article here) when purchasing on Steam you receive The Orange Box Sound Track.

Mass Effect has been announced for the PC and new DLC is coming to Xbox Live titled Bring Down the Sky.  The content will be: 400 Microsoft points, available at 5:00am EST on March 10th, contain 90 minutes of new material, 50 gamepoints of achievements and introduce the race of Batarians. Screens are available below:

The saga continues as GoW2 is now slated for a November '08 release.  Check out the teaser video via GameTrailers below:

Update 2008.02.23: The game, which launched on 2008.02.15, can now be had for a mere $9.95 via Steam.

Audiosurf: Ride Your Music is a game from an independent developer (Invisible Handlebar, LLC) that is gaining some praise from IGF, which I stumbled across some by watching some videos at YouTube (see examples).  I am not much of a rhythm gamer but the videos are seducing me to give this one a chance.  I like the awesome concept of using your own songs to play through unique levels in the game [value added for my music collection!].  For more details checkout their site and forums and here is demo video set to Kraftwerk - Computer Love.

Grab the public demo from FileShack.

This may just convince me to use a CD Ripping Service.

The forthcoming Star Wars game Star Wars The Force Unleashed is the first next generation experience from Lucasarts in this famous mythos (shout outs to Kotaku).  In the video from Game Videos the developers mentioned after the father of THX 1138 gave his blessing the next step was bring their vision to life.  To do this they sought out and merged three amazing technologies to create a dynamic and slightly unpredictable game universe.

1. Havok Physics
2. NaturalMotion Euphoria
3. Pixelux Digital Molecular Matter

Video is after break (click here).