Finally, a game that everyone is definitely waiting for: Madden NFL 10. We' have some lackluster stand alone games the few weeks past, but not anymore. Starting this week, you're finally gonna get all the field action you've been longing for. Not only that, this whole week of August 9th to 15th seems to well-represented, with various games sprinkled all throughout the different days. Check out the list after the jump.

Aspyr Media and Mindware Studios have announced Dreamkiller, a "fast, frantic and mega-bloodbath" FPS title for the Xbox 360 and PC that comes across as a blend of Psychonauts and the studio's own Painkiller: Overdose.

Folks who are currently playing the PC version of Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock may want to know that a patch has been introduced that addresses many of the bugs that some players have encountered in-game.

Want to know what's been added? Read the full article for more.

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Supreme Commander's lead designer Chris Taylor revealed last month that the game will be ported to the Xbox 360. Finally, confirmation is made official by no less than the publisher for the console, Aspyr Media.

Supreme Commander will arrive on the Xbox 360 in 2008. No news on a PlayStation 3 version, though - at least not yet. More details in the full article.

At this year's recently concluded DigitalLife, the yet unreleased Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (Xbox 360, PS2, PlayStation 3, PC, and Wii) from Aspyr  Media and Neversoft took home a Best of Show award for the Game Category.

DigitalLife is a consumer electronics event and trade show featuring new and innovative technology annually held by Ziff Davis in New York City. The said event reserves awards in twelve categories including gaming, PC, portable gadgets, toys, and automobile technology, among other things.

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock was playable at the Guitar Hero booth at DigitalLife, and it impressed the judges and the PC magazine editors enough to win Best of Show for gaming. Monica Vila, Vice President of Ziff Davis Media comments:

This year's Best of Show winners represent some of the most exciting technology products on the horizon. The quality and quantity of new product announcements at this year's show indicates that DigitalLife continues to evolve from being a great venue to interact with consumers to an industry gathering place, and one of the year's major focal points for technology and lifestyle press.

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Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock is coming to Windows PCs and Macs, but will it carry the great console experience the series is known for? Aspyr Media, publisher of the upcoming game's PC and Mac editions, doesn't think the experience will completely be created, yet the folks responsible are hard at work in making the best port possible. Producer Jay Gordon told ShackNews a few details on what's shaping up to be a faithful port.

Both versions of Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock will support any USB Guitar Hero guitar controllers but not wireless ones, said Gordon. There shouldn't be much worry though, because Guitar Hero III on those platforms will only come bundled with a white Gibson Xplorer USB guitar.

Other control options will be available for those who prefer to strum with their keyboards. According to Gordon:

[...] The game will use the keyboard (CAPS LOCK, A, S, D, F) as fret buttons, left mouse button to strum down, right mouse button to strum up and the third button to activate star power. Shaking the mouse side-to-side will serve as your whammy bar.

If that's not convenient enough, players can configure their own control schemes. There's no confirmation for downloadable content at the moment, but we reckon it'll also be easier on a PC or Mac. Aspiring rock stars from either platforms can compete against each other, which is a huge plus. Other than that, the Guitar Hero III port will stay true to the original's console versions.

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock will appear on Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, and Wii this October 29. Gordon couldn't nail a release date, but stated they're aiming for a simultaneous release. We'll catch that date when it comes, so watch this space.

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IGN reports that an official PC and Mac version of Activision and Red Octane's Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii) is currently being readied by Aspyr Media for release this fall.

The PC and Mac version of the latest installment in the popular rhythm game series is being developed and published exclusively by Aspyr Media. Gamers can expect the same gameplay and content found in the game's console versions.

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock for the PC and Mac will come with more than 70 songs, unlockable content and a head-to-head multiplayer mode. The game will also include an online multiplayer mode so gamers can battle it out riff for riff against other PC and Mac gamers.

System requirements as well as peripheral support details have yet to be revealed. The X-plorer guitar controller for Guitar Hero II's Xbox 360 version is already Windows XP and Vista compatible, though, so those who have that game probably won't have to buy another controller. Stay tuned for more news.

More Simlish Stuff is coming to the Mac - prefect for those who believe they live in a "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" show. Get your highballs and high heels, Aspyr Media just announced that they're releasing The Sims 2 Glamour Life Stuff on the Mac. This counts as the second Stuff expansion they'll be releasing for the Mac OS platform, following the previous The Sims 2 Family Fun Stuff from last month.

With this Stuff package, you can get your Sims some glamorous items: furniture, decor, clothing, and other fashionable items. And you thought you could never go "Queer Eye" on your Sims, now did you? Fur rugs, home entertainment sets, couture gowns, luxury sofas - the full luxurious monty.

The Stuff pack is now available for pre-order on the Aspyr website for US$ 24.99. Click the Read link below for more specific info like system requirements and included items in the expansion.

 

Although this particular game isn't listed as one of the games to rock the Mac this year, it certainly is a welcome addition. Aspyr Media recently announced that they'll be taking care of the publishing chores for the game, The Sims Life Stories for the Mac. The game is of course licensed by EA and under development by Aspyr Studios. It is expected to hit store shelves this coming March.

Just in case you don't know what this game would be about, we'll refresh your memory. This is about the lives of Riley Harlow and Vincent Moore as they go in a quest to energize their love lives. It will guide players through twelve chapters wherein your Sims would be treated to a unique and entertaining storylines filled with intrigue, melodramatic twists, and of course, romance.

Well, I've always been a big fan of the Sims series, perhaps my inner-control freak is doing its magic when I'm playing the game. Anyhow, control freaks/Mac lovers will definitely have a ball with this development.

Executive Producer for the police game The Shield, Rob Sandberg, gets into the interrogation room with Worth Playing for an investigation as to the game's progress, its cancellation and subsequent resurrection and gameplay. And no, he didn't have to be cuffed to reveal these information.

First presented over at E3 back in March 2004, the game suddenly disappeared without any apparent trace. But now, thanks to Sandberg, we'll be finding out exactly what happened. According to him, Sammy Studios, the former publisher of The Shield, merged with Sega. Along with this new partnership came the evaluation that the game didn't quite fit in Sega's publishing portfolio. Hence, the game was set aside. Boohoo...

And then Aspyr enters the picture. Thankfully, the developers' pitch was accepted, and they now couldn't be happier with the way things turned out. After all, they do have the support of an experienced production staff and quality assurance department. Indeed, Sandberg describes it as "probably the best thing that could have happened to the game."

So, having overcome that particular hump on the road, let us now inspect the storyline and gameplay. The Shield, while based on an existing TV show, boasts of an original story entitled "Gunshy". In a nutshell:

The Strike Team is splitting up, and Vic is trying to keep them together for one last chance at recouping their "retirement fund" after their pile of stolen money was burned by Lem. The Strike Team is put on notice and needs a high profile bust to impress the brass to prevent being disbanded. Vic and the Strike Team become tangled in the middle of a gang war between the Biz-Lats and the One-Niners.

From among the 15 featured levels and 33 playable areas, viewers of the show would most recognize The Barn level. The artists and designers actually used the detailed floor plans of the Barn sets and even spent an entire afternoon at Prospect Studios to be able to take photo references of it. As for the rest of the levels, they were basically inspired by the inner city of Los Angeles.

The gameplay of The Shield was basically designed to "reflect TV police action balanced action against the idea that a cop, good or bad, cannot shoot his way through every challenge."

This single player game is given an M rating. Asked if there are any plans for a next-generation version of The Shield, Sandberg replies, "There currently are no plans for a next-gen version, but we would love to do one. Are you buying?"

We just might. Why not?