5. Dead Space 2 multiplayer announced

Dead Space 2 developer Visceral games announced this week that the highly anticipated (mostly by me) game will feature multiplayer mode. While no further details were given, it can be assumed that the inevitable, soldiers vs. necromorphs mode will be available. Rumors are persisting that the multiplayer will be Left 4 Dead esque. More details to come.

4. Killzone 3 gets a release date

The highly anticipated (and hated by LOG's Kaillif Ammen) shooter got a release date this week at PAX. Fans will be slaughtering Helghast's on Febuary 22nd 2011.



3. Call of Duty Black Ops adds currency system

Treyarch seems to be adding something new to the established Call of Duty multiplayer mode. A new currency system is added, meaning as players move up, instead of getting perks and guns atomatically you will get money for you to buy new perks and weapons. We'll see in the coming weeks if this angers or pleases the hardcore Call of Duty fanbase.

2. Metroid: Other M divides gamers

The highly anticipated Metroid: Other M was released this week to very divisive reviews. G4 and Game Informer gave Other M extremely low reviews while other publications like Wired and IGN praised the game. Our review will be coming in the next few days.

1. Duke Nukem Forever is actually coming out

After a nearly 15 year wait, Duke Nukem Forever is finally coming out. It was announced at PAX this week that 2K games gave the game to Borderlands dev Gearbox studios and a playable demo was released at PAX. The infamously delayed game will be released next year for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC