Wii Fit Plus isn’t really a sequel — it’s sold separately without the Balance Board for those that already own it — it’s actually an expansion pack which includes the original games and workouts, and even transfers your data from the old game. This is pretty slick, meaning that you won’t have to swap the new and old Wii Fit disc. Wii Fit Plus features 15 new work out mini games and six strength training and Yoga workouts, and this time, you can mix and match your workouts as you see fit.

If you’re familiar with Wii Fit, you’ll feel right at home, the same slick, colorful user interface is present in Plus, and the “gameplay” is virtually the same, meaning it also includes some of the few drawbacks that the original had, most noticeably, sluggish response from the Balance Board. But this doesn’t happen too often, it it won’t affect your game too much. Multiplayer wise, there’s the same offline, turn based multiplayer where you compete on who can do the exercise the fastest way or get the best score. However, there is no online multiplayer, which again, is disappointing from Nintendo. Someone needs to go to Kyoto and check if those guys know about this thing called “The Internet”. Wii Fit with online multiplayer and leaderboards would make the game so much better, but again, as noted, Nintendo disappoints on that level.

The 15 new balance games and six new exercises are very well put together and will make sure you end up using your entire body after going through them. From Kung-Fu, where you have to sync your movements to a group of fighters on the screen, to Skateboarding, where you turn the Balance Board sideways and steer a skateboarder through an arena. But the best mini game by far is Golf, which not only uses the Balance Board, but also the Wiimote, and gives some of the most accurate golfing experiences ever — you’ll definitely improve your swing here.

Wii Fit Plus will satisfy fans of Wii Fit, with the new mini games and exercises will bring enough to do for a while, and the expanded abilities to manage and plan your workouts are quite detailed and pretty deep for a “casual” game. However, there is still no online multiplayer, which is a shame.

The Good:
Plenty of new games
Cheap
More depth than before
Includes the original Wii Fit games

The Bad:
Balance Board can get sluggish
No online multiplayer or leaderboards

Overall score: 8/10

Those of you with an Xbox Live Gold membership can now log on and download the NCAA Basketball 10 demo as it was just released today. Alternatively those of you who have a Silver membership will be able to get it on November 12th while PS3 owners will be able to get it on November 19th.

And for those of you who just want the retail game well, that will be out on November 18th.

While 2009 is drawing to an end, and with all the great AAA titles only weeks away, keep in mind that 2010 is going to see more top-notch titles released than the last few years. Here are 20 games that should/will make an impact next year, and while a lot more games are coming out, we obviously couldn’t include them all — our list grew from ten games to twenty games simply because even we were surprised how many title are lined up for 2010. Here’s our 20 games for 2010, in no particular order.

Postal 3 (PC, Xbox 360, PS3, Running With Scissors, Q2, 2010)

The original Postal was both hailed and damned for its controversial content, and the sequel, Postal 2 only made it better (or worse, if you’re a politician looking for some media attention). Postal 3 will expand on the sandbox style gameplay, and will even feature director Uwe Boll (who made the 2008 Postal movie) in a cameo role.

APB (PC, Xbox 360, March 2010)

After developing Crackdown for the Xbox 360, which has since become a cult classic on the console, Realtime Worlds shifted all their manpower to APB (All Points Bulletin), a revolutionary MMO set in a huge city where players battle each other as either law enforcement agents, or criminals. A kind of GTA online, as creator David Jones (the man behind GTA) is noted saying APB is “the bastard child of everything we’ve been striving towards over the 15-20 years”.

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (PC, PS3, Xbox 360, March 2, 2010)

Battlefield: Bad Company almost managed to perfect something no other FPS had done before: creating a fully destructible battlefield, where walls would no longer provide infinite cover — one tank shell and you better be looking to hide somewhere else. Coupled with a single player campaign and a solid multiplayer, Bad Company has been one of the most played FPS on the Xbox 360 and PS3. Bad Company 2 will bring “destruction 2.0″, taking destruction to a whole new level, this time, entire buildings and towns can be leveled to the ground.

Heavy Rain (PS3, February 2010)

Heavy Rain has been highly anticipated ever since it was first showcased at E3 2006 for the PlayStation 3, the film-noir, thriller-styled game will feature an intertwined storyline, with four playable characters, all looking for a serial killed going under the name “The Origami Killer”.

Halo Reach (Xbox 360, Q4 2010)

The next chapter in the Halo series and Master Chief’s battle against the Covenant was unveiled at E3 2009, without any further details other than the game would be the last Halo game to be developed by Bungie. Owners of Halo 3: ODST will have a chance to check out the game’s multiplayer beta in the middle of 2010, by then we should have more details on Reach.

Red Steel 2 (Wii, February 16, 2010)

The original Red Steel was the very first Wii game that was revealed, and rode a wave of anticipation until its release — as a Wii launch title — where it showed a flawed control scheme, dated visuals and uninspiring gameplay. Red Steel 2 is said to correct all those issues, and will require (and be bundled with) the Wii Motion Plus accessory, giving it a true 1:1 control input, paving the way for some great sword fights. We sure hope so.

Crysis 2 (PC, PS3, Xbox 360, Q4 2010)

The original Crysis is still bringing even the most powerful PCs to their knees, and is still hailed as the best looking game available, at least if a tropical island is what you crave. Crysis 2 continues the story where the original left off, and will use the new CryEngine 3, creating an even more immersive world. There aren’t many details of the game yet, but one thing is for sure: start saving for a new PC rig.

BioShock 2 (PC, PS3, Xbox 360, February 9, 2010)

BioShock took the gaming community with storm in 2007, offering an amazing look at the steampunk/retro-futuristic world of Rapture, coupled with a story similar to Half Life, and in BioShock 2 — which takes place ten years after BioShock 1 — players can take control of the infamous Big Daddy, and will be able to step outside of the underwater city of Rapture. On top of that, BioShock 2 will include multiplayer as well, bringing a whole new dimension into the series.

Alan Wake (PC, Xbox 360, March 2010)

Alan Wake was originally a title known for its pretty visuals, actually, gorgeous visuals, but it soon became apparent that the game had much more to offer, as it showcased the first gameplay bits at E3 2009. It’s a psychological thriller, and draws inspiration from Twin Peaks and countless Stephen King novels, and is one of the most anticipated original games of 2010.

STALKER: Call Of Pripyat (PC, February 2010)

STALKER, and its expansion pack, was a promising action RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world of Chernobyl, but both games were hammered by technical issues and a merciless difficulty. Call of Pripyat is set to correct those issues, and is set to become a more accessible game for both action and RPG fans. On top of that, the game will utilize new DirectX 11 technologies, offering an even more grittier-looking Chernobyl than before.

Crackdown 2 (Xbox 360, March 2010)

Crackdown was one of the sleeper hits on the Xbox 360, where some gamers eagerly purchased the game only for the bundled-in Halo 3 beta. They soon found out that Crackdown was a viable GTA contender, with its own unique style and gameplay. Crackdown 2 was revealed at E3 2009, and is set to expand on gameplay and destruction of Pacific City, complete with a new visual overhaul.

Deus Ex 3 (PC, PS3, Xbox 360, Q4 2010)

Deus Ex and Deus Ex 2 have pretty much solidified their cult status among gamers, and especially, fans of dystopian cyberpunk. Deus Ex 3 will take place in 2027, 25 years before Deus Ex, so its views on a cyberpunk culture might dwindle a bit, but we’ll see — developer Eidos Montreal has yet to release any screenshots or videos of the game.

Max Payne 3 (PC, PS3, Xbox 360, March 2010)

The original Max Payne and May Payne 2 were hallmarks of noir storytelling in vidoegames, and when the new look and feel of Max Payne 3 was announced — with a new, bald Max — taking place in Brazil, loyal fans to the series got worried. After all, what’s Max Payne without a gritty New York City, rain, and lots of voice over acting? It’s even got a new developer, and the original writers are not on board. Lots of things can go wrong, but new developer Rockstar Vancouver seems to be on top of things, both story and gameplay wise.

God Of War 3 (PS3, March 2010)

God Of War has been one of the most successful franchises on the PlayStation 2, and it was never a secret that Sony was bringing the third game in the series on the PS3. If screenshots and gameplay videos are anything to judge the final product by, PS3 owners have something very special waiting for them next year, as God of War 3 is looking to be the biggest PS3 release of the year, second only to Gran Turismo 5, perhaps.

Gran Turismo 5 (PS3, Q2 2010)

Arguably the best racing sim franchise in history, Gran Turismo 5 will flex its muscles in beautiful high def for the first time, and it’s getting increasingly difficult to differentiate GT5 screenshots from real life photos of the cars. Compared to arch rival Forza 3, GT5 will have over twice the amount of cars (950 vs 450 in Forza 3) and more racing tracks as well. In addition, GT5 will include both NASCAR and World Rally Championship racing options.

Supreme Commander 2 (PC, Xbox 360, Q3 2010)

Supreme Commander, the spiritual successor for one of the greatest RTS games ever, Total Annihilation, revolutionized the way the battlefield was viewed, with a huge map that could be zoomed in and out to any point, effortlessly. That feature alone took gameplay and multitasking to a whole new level, and the game even had a proper support of multi-monitor setups. Supreme Commander 2 was unveiled during E3 2009, and takes place 25 years after the ending of SupCom: Forged Alliance.

Mass Effect 2 (PC, Xbox 360, January 26, 2010)

One of the many games delayed from late-2009 to early-2010 due to the clogging of several AAA titles this year, Mass Effect 2 continues the story from Mass Effect, this time, it’s a lot darker, according to the developers at BioWare. The game features an updated combat system, improved AI and more detailed characters and animations.

Army Of Two: The 40th Day (PS3, PSP, Xbox 360, January 10, 2010)

While the premise for a great co-op game was laid out in Army Of Two, poor execution and AI crippled the gameplay. The sequel, like all sequels should, will try and make up for those shortcomings. The 40th Day will feature refined controls, the ability to use human shields and to fake a surrender in order to outflank the enemy (meaning you better trust your teammate).

MAG (PS3, January 25, 2010)

MAG (short for Massive Action Game) is trying something no other FPS multiplayer game has been able to pull off before: massive 256 tribes and matches. It’ll feature 128 players per teams, divided into 8-player squads, 4 squads into a platoon, and 4 platoons into a company (8*4*4=128, see?). With 256 players on the map, MAG is set to deliver some of the most intense and frantic combat yet, and will offer detailed stats and rankings, where higher ranked players will be able to command the battle and give orders to individual squads and platoons.

Rage (PC, PS3, Xbox 360 & OS X, Q4, 2010)

Id Software’s first original game in decades, Rage is a fusion between a first person shooter and a racing game set in a post-apocalyptic Mad Max styled world. It’s built on the brand new ID Tech 5 engine, and will ship on 3 DVDs for the Xbox 360 and PC versions, while the PS3 edition will ship on one Blu-ray disc. Id Software legend and Rage developer John Carmack revealed that the game takes up a whopping 1 TB in space when not compressed. 3 DVDs don’t seem that much of a big deal now.

Honorable mentions: LA Noire, Fable 3, Far Cry 3, Super Mario Galaxy 2, Ghost Recon 4, Guild Wars 2, Command & Conquer 4, Thief 4, Dead Rising 2 and Just Cause 2.

You’ll notice right away that NBA Live 2010 does improve on a few things quite drastically, like the presentation. The visuals have received an overhaul, everything from the animations to the crowd and the stadiums look great, the player models however, while improved over last year’s edition, still lack behind in detail and realism compared to NBA 2K10, but overall, it’s still a pretty game. Gameplay wise, the action is definitely more fluid, and while some animations can seem out of place, it’s still better than last year. However, it’s not about being better than last year, where NBA Live 09 was virtually the low point of the series the past few years. Instead, it’s about how the gameplay compares to the rival NBA 2K10. The Live counterpart does have a more fluid play, but the 2K version seems far more immersive, mainly due to the realistic look and feel of it. However, NBA Live 2010 does feature a lot simpler gameplay, a lot easier to get a hold of, and you’re only using one button to shoot, regardless whether it’s a dunk or layout, jump shot or hook shot. However, this too has its flaws, as your player will often do something else than you intended. If you’re looking for a short jumper, the player on screen might take a hook shot if the defender is too close to him, and thereby take a much tougher shot when a simple one would have done the job.

NBA Live 2010 once again features Dynamic DNA, which updates players stats and rating every day, based on their real life performance. This is also added to the dynamic season mode, where you can play any of the real world games on that particular day, while the rest of the games will receive the stats according to the real game results. However, as cool as that is, you can’t manage a team, you can’t control any aspects of it, nor can you use your own created player. You’re basically thrown into the game, as if it was a random exhibition. We would have loved for EA to fuse his with the regular franchise mode, which would make for a compelling experience.

Multiplayer wise, the game has the same features as last year, with the addition of “Live Run”, actually, it’s called “Adidas Live Run” (dammed be product placement), where you’re put together with 9 other players online for a match in a training gym, where each player wears slightly different clothes, just as it would be if you got together with 9 buddies at the local basketball court. While this feature is great, however, most of the time it’s utter chaos, as everyone is looking to shoot the ball and no one is passing, and everyone is rushing after the ball and rebounds. It’s like a group of unorganized 7 year-olds playing for the first time, but it’s still a lot of fun, especially if you can find a few teammates that pass the ball once in a while.

Overall, NBA Live 2010 is a noticeable improvement over last year, however, it’s still comes short in certain aspects. The gameplay, presentation and features are a little notch lower than on NBA 2K10, so if you’re in for basketball this holiday season (and the upcoming NBA season), we recommend 2K10.

The Good:
Noticeable improvement over last year
Dynamic DNA is great
Live Run mode is a lot of fun
Good multiplayer

The Bad:
Too much product placement
Occasional AI issues
Not much depth
Lacking commentary

Overall score: 7/10

When booting up a game of 2K10, you’ll immediately notice that the gameplay has received a notch upwards, and that there are now a slew of new animations, all contributing to life-like, realistic players on the court. The player models themselves are the best the series has ever seen, as everything from clothes to skin, to facial animations have been rendered almost perfectly, besides one thing; the jerseys the players are wearing. Usually, they seem to “pop up”, as if resting on an invisible cushion on the player, giving them a very odd look. But overall, those are minor details.

The gameplay is smooth for the most part, but once a lot of players clog together, like in the paint, for instance; going for a rebound, the game features some serious slowdowns at times, chugging along in a single-digit frame rate. 2K Sports has promised a patch regarding this issue, so we’ll see how that turns out later on. A few other issues plague the game as well, from player animations that bring the ball back over half-court (resulting in a back-court violation) for no reason, to doing the wrong kind of pass or shoot. The low post play can be frustrating in particular, especially when playing with your back to the basket. However, one thing that has been greatly improved over last year’s edition, is the commentary, which now seems a lot more fluid and conversational, and the commentators will factor in the latest real life games in order to give a more natural commentary. It’s definitely a welcomed feature, and works great.

The new career mode, called “my player mode”, let’s you create a player, but this time, you go from a complete unknown, fighting your way through training camps, to development leagues, to the draft and finally, to the NBA. Fans of this kind of feature won’t get disappointed, as it’s very comprehensive and offers plenty of gameplay value. However, it’s not without its fault, as your player will often get penalized on his ratings and progress for no reason at all.

Technically, the game looks great, everything from player animations to the crowd and the bench all seem to fit perfectly, with the exception of the occasional frame rate issues. The soundtrack and commentary are great as well, the commentary in particular is the best the series has seen so far. The multiplayer is just as solid as the last few years, with online matchmaking and lobbies that will fit everyone from the newbies to the pros. Fans of the series won’t be disappointed, especially if 2K Sports fulfills its promise of fixing the issues.

The Good:
Great gameplay
Best commentary yet
Solid multiplayer

The Bad:
Occasional frame-rate issues
Some AI issues
Annoying product placement

Overall score: 8/10

FIFA 10 brings a slew of additions to the series, including a brand new “360 degree” player control feature, which means you can move your player in any direction, not just 8 as before, which astonishingly stuck with the franchise from before the analog sticks were introduced, which is now more than ten years ago. Finally, you can use the analog stick to move the player in any 360-degree direction. This means that the actions and movements of players are a lot more fluid and realistic, a huge leap over FIFA 09 (imagine how players used to zig-zag across the scree before?). Coupled with updated and increased amount of animations, it looks even better, almost as if you were watching a real match, if it wasn’t for the commentators and a few other nitpicks.

To take advantage of the much improved gameplay, a few game modes have been added, which still include the main one, career mode, which used to be “Be a Pro” (not the most clever name), where you guide a player (you, obviously) through his career. FIFA 10 adds to that by allowing you to import your own face as well, and thereby renamed it “Virtual Pro”. It still has plenty of RPG features and will definitely satisfy fans of the mode.

This time though, EA is offering paid DLC, where you can spend $2 at the “FIFA Store” and buy an upgrade to your Virtual Player that ups his attributes for a few matches and so on. There’s a sense of nickel-and-dime about this sort of DLC, and even charging for something that should be free, like Live Season updates (almost $10!), clearly, it’s nothing less than a rip off. For manager junkies, the Manager mode has received a good overhaul and now sports a lot more variety and features, and it’ll keep you busy for quite some time.

The sheer amount of content the game packs already though, will ease on the feeling of being nickle and dimed by EA, with the new modes, expanded multiplayer and added features, it’s still by far the most comprehensive FIFA game to date. Technically, it’s the best looking one too, especially considering the new animations and the improved AI. The commentary, like always, is a hit and miss, but for the most part, it’s decent. But the overall presentation is still wonderful, there’s a sense of a real soccer match going on when you’re playing. All things considered, FIFA 10 is the best soccer game out there, and for once, owners of last years edition have a definite reason to upgrade to this year’s edition — it’s by far better and the gameplay itself is reason enough for soccer fans to pick it up. However, the paid for DLC content drags it down a notch, as certain things should be free, as they always were.

The Good:
Immersive gameplay
Stunning animations
Plenty of modes

The Bad:
DLC is nickle-and-dime
Commentary can get tedious

Overall score: 8/10

If you’ve been to any Flash game site you’ve without a doubt played Trials or a similar motorbike physics game and chances are, you loved it. Well it seems like us Flash game addicts aren’t the only ones who love the game as RedLynx has recently announced that Trials HD has sold over 300,000 digital copies through the Xbox Live Arcade.

This is an amazing feat as the game topped the big 300k after being on sale for just a month. I think it’s now safe to see we will be seeing several Trials HD sequels, don’t you think?

Read (Eurogamer)

10: Avatar (November 15)

James Cameron’s upcoming sci-fi epic Avatar has been in production for years and sci-fi fans around the world are looking forward to its December premiere. The game adaptation, developed by Ubisoft, uses the same technology as the film, and will be in 3D as well.Very little is known about the game, mostly because it follows the movie closely, which itself has been a tightly kept secret.

9: NBA 2K10/NBA Live 10 (October 6)

The rivalry between NBA basketball series NBA 2K and NBA Live has been ongoing for several years, and for the 2010 versions of the respective games — which will be released on the same day — the stakes are even higher. 2K Games and EA have added a ton of new features to their games, which will make this years line up even more compelling to basketball fans around the world.

8: Aion: The Tower of Eternity (September 22)

Korean developer/publisher NCsoft is known for creating lots of MMOs, from Lineage, to Guild Wars, to the failed Auto Assault. Aion is their latest creation, and unlike many other MMOs, the main attraction here is that combat will, for the most part be airborne. Unfortunately however, unlike Guild Wars, Aion will be subscription based, and will cost $15 a month to be a part of.

7: Halo 3: ODST (September 22)

Halo 3 ODST (”Orbital Drop Shock Troopers”), doesn’t follow the main protagonist Master Chief, instead, it centers around an unknown soldier, “The Rookie”, who crash lands on a hostile planet and must find his teammates. While it’s not a true sequel, rather something in between Halo 3 and the upcoming Halo Reach, it’ll most certainly satisfy hard core Halo fans this holiday season.

6: Assassin’s Creed 2 (November 17)

Assassin’s Creed 2 features an all new setting: Venice during the Renaissance in the 15th century, where the player will not only have the opportunity to roam free around the city by jumping from rooftop to rooftop, it’ll also have the option of swimming in the countless canals. Even cooler, your weapons and gadgets will be made by none other than Leonardo da Vinci, who has been recreated in the game.

5: New Super Mario Bros. Wii (November 15)

New Super Mario Bros. for the DS was a mega hit for Nintendo, and true to company nature, it’s releasing a NSMB game on the Wii, which will be a sequel to the DS game. It’ll feature four-player multiplayer gameplay throughout the single-player campaign, and will include Wiimote motion capabilities (although players can still play the “classic” way by holding the Wiimote horizontally).

4: Forza Motorsport 3 (October 27)

Forza Motorsport 2 was the ultimate racing sim on the Xbox 360, and Forza 3 will take that to a whole new level, with over 400 cars which are ten times as detailed as in Forza 2, and 100 tracks as well, all built with a brand new graphics engine. The single player mode will include over 200 events, ranging from racing, to time trails and even drifting competitions.

3: Left 4 Dead 2 (November 17)

Despite the outrage among hardcore Left 4 Dead fans that Valve was doing a sequel only a year after the original game, lots of Left 4 Dead fans are eagerly awaiting the sequel, which brings four new survivors, a new setting and a lot of new weapons, including chainsaws and other melee weapons.

2: Borderlands (October 20)

Gearbox’ Borderlands was originally announced back in 2007, and was pretty much left alone until earlier this year, when an all new art style of the game was revealed. It’s a first person shooter with RPG elements and a “drop-in/drop-out” co-op mode in single player, set in a “Mad Max” type environment. Players will have a choice between four different characters, each with different abilities and skill trees.

1: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (November 10)

The sequel to the best selling FPS game in history has a lot to live up to, from compelling single player campaign to fully fledged multiplayer, and it looks like Modern Warfare 2 will accomplish all of that, and then some. It’ll build on the classic MW multiplayer formula by offering even more unlocks and bonuses, including perks that are now upgradeable.Even the visuals have greatly improved, with an updated version of the engine that will provide even more detailed worlds than before.

In Dirt 2, you play as a rookie race driver who’s competing with pros (all from the real world Rally Series), and the campaign follows you through tons of races and competitions. It even starts fairly emotionally, as you’re given your first car, which is none other than the Subaru Impreza that the late Colin McRae drove. The campaign is fairly long and your competitors are quite good — but not too good. The difficulty can be adjusted before each match, and as something new in the series, you have a “flash back” feature, where you can turn back time a dozen seconds, which is paramount when you make a bad turn just before the finish like and lose the number one spot. It’s a great feature, however, it’s not prone to too much abuse, as you have a maximum of five flashbacks on the easiest setting, and even fewer on the harder settings. The campaign mode has some 100 events, some of which comprise of multiple races, but it’ll still give you about 10 hours of gameplay. In addition to that, there’s an online multiplayer mode, which is well executed and a lot of fun to play, however, there is no split-screen multiplayer mode, which is kind of a shame.

There are 35 cars in the game, all which can be upgraded and tuned before each race. If a tack has a lot of long, straight parts, you can adjust the transmission to give you a higher top speed instead of faster acceleration, and vice versa, if it’s a track with plenty of turns, you do the opposite. Best of all, everything is easy to explain and simple to use, and you’ll quickly get a hold of it. In Dirt 2, you can not only drive standard rally cars, but trucks and buggies too — which are quite fun. All cars feature damage and deformation as you bump into other cars and rocks, however, you can adjust so that the damage can impact the performance of your car, or simply be cosmetically different. One of the things that stands out compared to the predecessor, is the AI. Your opponents are some of the most believable in a racing game, and you constantly get a feeling that they’re “real” folks who are trying to win the race just as you. Occasionally, just as you will, they’ll gamble too much and crash. Another great update is the co-driver, who’ll give you accurate directions and criticize you if you’re doing bad, and should you smash into something, you’ll hear them scream as well. It can get too repetitive, but it does the job well, as you will rarely be looking at the minimap, and instead just listen to your co-driver.

Technically, the game looks gorgeous, runs smooth at a constant frame rate, and exhibits almost no bugs and glitches. The little details like the dust gathering on the car as it progresses though the race are great touches. If you’re into racing, not just rally, Dirt 2 is simply a must have game.

The Good:
Great campaign mode
Visually stunning
Online multiplayer

The Bad:
No split-screen multiplayer

Overall score: 9/10

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European gamers, on the other hand, will be getting the demo on September 10th, one week prior to us Americans.

If, however, you don’t want to get your hands on the game before you physically get your hands on the game, you’re going to have to wait until it hits store shelves for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC on October 20th.

According to the press release this level mimicks a Quiksilver event help in December 2008 where Mr. Hawk himself took gold. Furthermore, it allows players to “skate on a full 80’s style vert ramp, dressed in an authentic Quiksilver retro wardrobe, executing a special, vintage trick list” along with come face to face with an “’80s version of Tony Hawk”.

Will this help spurr Tony Hawk Ride sales? Maybe, but not as much as top notch game play would. Will it deliver? We’ll have to wait until November 17th to find out.

via gonintendo

2K Sports has unveiled a new teaser trailer for their upcoming hockey game NHL 2K10. The video doesn’t show much, just left winger Alexander Ovechkin getting floored and making an unbelievable goal.

Improvements from the last installment include new gameplay mechanics, enhanced online modes, and co-op play. NHL 2K10 will be released on September 15th for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, and Wii.

Ashes Cricket 2009 is set to come out for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, and PC systems in the United Kingdom and North America on August 7th, and a bit later on August 13th for Australia.

You can download the PC demo over at FileFront.

Essentially what this is is a series of mini-games that will allow take their created characters and run through different drills to boost their stats and prepare them for the actual game.

NBA 2K10 Draft Combine will be released over Xbox Live and PSN this September for 400 Microsoft Points or $5 respectively. The actual game, NBA 2K10, however will hit store shelves for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Wii and PC on October 6th of this year.

via Joystiq