Amazon is having a deal going on right now were you can buy Bioshock 2 for only $50 and get Bioshock 1 at no extra cost, oh, and the shipping is free as well. This deal is on both the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. Get the links to these deals after the jump!

PS3:
BioShock 2
BioShock
360:
BioShock 2
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On this weeks episode Ronnie and Andreas discuss DiRT 2, GameRoom, God of War 3 along with USB memory coming to Xbox 360, 250 GB 360 hard drive coming March 28th, MW2 map pack, Penny Arcade Adventures discontinued and loads more on this episode!



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News:
New Lost Planet 2 Date and Demo Announced
USB Memory Support Coming April 6th
Penny Arcade Adventures Canceled
Hydra Thunder for XBLA announced
250gb Xbox 360 Hard Drive Coming March 28th for $130
COD MW2 Map Pack


Games:
DiRT 2
Bad Company 2
GameRoom
Road Fighter
God of War 3


Other Stuff:
500 GB HD for $80
Amazon
Halo: Reach Character Customization
Official FIA 2010 Formula One Game to be Released This September
God of War 3 - Lion Gloves
RonyDean.com


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We are gone. Took off. Left the building. We are on our way to Boston representing onPause at PaxEast 2010. If you want some twitter coverage of the event follow me, Andreas and Craig.

We are going to try and bring you guys some of the news live and maybe even do a ustream from our iphones...

Enjoy your game filled weekend!

MajorNelson has just confirmed on his blog that USB memory support will be available April 6th. Once you download the system update on the 6th you will be able to use your flash drives on the Xbox 360 for storage (profiles, game saves, demos and more.) You will be able to use two USB devices at the same time (up to 16 GB each) for a total of 32 GB.

The system won’t just configure the device once it is connected to the console. You’ll need to head to the memory area in system settings, select your USB Device, and choose from Configure Now (Format and Configure the Full Device), or Customize (you can choose how much memory you want configured for Xbox360 from the free space on the device.)

Update: Check out the Microsoft branded 16gb USB device below, set to launch in May sometime.


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Capcom has announced today that Lost Planet 2 will be releasing on May 11th one week earlier than they originally said a few weeks back. They also announced that a multiplayer demo will be coming out April 21st for the PS3 and 360.

The demo will feature 16 player versus deathmatch mode and one of the games jungle levels.

The guys and gals over at Silicon Studio have created/released an extended 3D Dot Game Heroes trailer today. You can check the trailer out after the jump! - 3D Dot Game Heroes releases May 11th exclusive to the PS3.

This week Ronnie, Andreas and Craig discuss BioShock 2, God of War 3 and Perfect Dark Arcade in the what they have been playing section, and for news its MAG & Mass Effect 2 DLC, Xbox 360 Slim Rumor, Gamestop used game buyers uninterested in free DLC and loads more!



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Things talked about in this episode:

News:
GTA DLC Delayed for PS3 and PC
Jamie Foxx to Play Lynch
Ben Heck takes a look at rumored 360 slim motherboard
Gamestop Used Buyers are Stupid
Halo: Reach matchmaking
MAG DLC Coming
Mass Effect 2 Firewalker DLC Coming March 23rd
Mass Effect 2 Appearance DLC Coming
Final Fantasy 13 Fastest Selling Final Fantasy
Rebellion Confirms Layoffs
360 to get USB Storage in 2010
Bad Company 2 sells 2.3 million copies


Games:
BioShock 2
Blur
Splinter Cell Conviction
Dragon Age: Origins
RUSE
Bad Company 2
God of War 3
Pokemon SoulSilver
Perfect Dark XBLA


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We strive to bring you only the best here at onPause and with that said, here is another new feature to the site - onVids! Gamers can be lazy and want to be entertained and educated with the least amount of effort. I know, since I am one of them. Below we have compiled some of the interesting clips of the week.

Have a few laughs with Kevin Butler making fun of Natal and the Wii, watch DICE take another stab at Modern Warfare 2 and finally watch the first developer diary of the recently announced F1 2010 from Codemasters.

Enjoy!

What could be one of the biggest/most hyped up XBLA releases has just hit the Marketplace! Perfect Dark XBLA is now available for only 800 MSP. PDXBLA has enhanced graphics, Xbox LIVE gameplay, and all the goodness you remember from the N64 version!

Download it here.

Craig is back from the dead to join Ronnie and Andreas as they discuss February NPDs, onLive gets launch date, Playstation Move, BC2 & MW2 Map Packs and loads more in news! And for what they have been playing its AVP, ODST, Yakuza 3 and Deadly Premonition.



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Things talked about in this episode:

News:
February NPDs
LucasArts: Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge Special Edition Confirmed
OnLive gets US launch date and pricing - Why it might fail.
Sony Playstation Move motion controller confirmed - Under $100 Starter Bundle
Demo for Splinter Cell: Conviction Coming
Bad Company 2 Map Pack Coming
Modern Warfare 2 Map Pack Coming


Games:
Halo: ODST
Blur
Alien vs Predator
Orange Box
Yakuza 3
Crazy Taxi
Deadly Premonition
Monster Hunter 3


Other Things:
Just Dance It
Steam for Mac
UbiSoft DRM
GameTap
Gyuniku Sashimi (Japanese Steak Tartare)
onCAST Episode 27 - No You Be Soft
Gateway Desktops
CyberPower PC
iBuyPower
Deus Ex 3 Human Revolution GDC Teaser Trailer HD
Fallout New Vegas Scans
Gran Turisomo 5 Trailer - Night Racing
GDC Brink Trailer
Jim Sterling Deadly Premonition Review
Monster Hunter MMO Video
Think Geek
Dreamcast Wiki
Sega Genesi
DreamCast eBay 1
DreamCast eBay 2
DreamCast eBay 3


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The somewhat adorable main enemy from Game of the Year 2007 is back with a vengeance! Valve has cleverly hinted at a sequel to Portal over the past week with updates to the original including hidden Morse code messages and a new ending. GameInformer has the cover story including many new details and screens of Portal 2.

The game makes a very intriguing impression in the article and the screens. While it keeps its humorous main enemy GlaDOS it seems to be a lot darker this time around. The environments are going to be tougher and challenge players more than the original.

"We're a lot alike, you and I. You tested me. I tested you. You killed me. I - oh, no, wait. I guess I haven't killed you yet. Well. Food for thought during this next test."

I don't know about you but I am extremely excited for Valves next masterpiece coming to 360, MAC and PCs near you!

Full details in the screens. Enjoy!

Max from Ubisoft answered a question today in a video Q&A confirming that a demo for Splinter Cell: Conviction is in the works. A date has not been set yet but I would say right around April 13th when the full game releases.

Max: "Yes, there will be one. I can't tell you what map or when it's going to be released yet. My lips are sealed."

Many great games have released over the past month or so and Microsoft had their fair share of sales in consoles and software. So much so, that they beat the Wii and also claimed the top spot in game sales with BioShock 2 taking the cake.

You can get the full list of game and console sales below. One notable game to make it in the top 10 is Heavy Rain, one of onPause's favorite games of the year so far. The other notable? BioShock 2 on the PS3 did not make the top 10 this month.

1. DS: 613.000
2. 360: 422.000
3. Wii: 398.000
4. PS3: 360.000
5. PSP: 133.000
6. PS2: 102.000

1. BioShock 2 - Xbox 360 - 562.9K
2. New Super Mario Bros. Wii - Wii - 555.6K
3. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 - Xbox 360 - 314.3K
4. Just Dance - Wii - 275.4K
5. Wii Sports Resort - Wii - 272.5K
6. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 - PS3 - 252.8K
7. Mass Effect 2 - 360 - EA - 246.5K
8. Dante's Inferno - PS3 - 242.5K
9. Dante's Inferno - 360 - 224.7K
10. Heavy Rain - PS3 - 219.3K

The guys over at 1Up and Gamevideos posted an off screen capture of CryTek's latest engine running the sequel to the PC only blockbuster of past years. Crysis 2 is shown off with different environments, lighting effects, hit detection and facial animation. The game was sampled in a compilation video providing a nice comparison of PC and console footage all designed and run on CryEngine 3.

So you thought we have a website that brings you great podcasts, gaming news and reviews? Well, you were right but we also added a forum for all your gaming needs. Swing by sometime, register and introduce yourself to the onPause community!

Where you ask? Right here: onForum

LucasArts Games just confirmed via Twitter that Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge will get the special edition treatment while The Secret of Monkey Island Special Edition comes to PSN and MAC.

Go GUYBRUSH!

UPDATE: LucasArts went on to announce the platforms on which LeChuck will take his revenge. We will see him battle Guybrush on XBLA, PSN, PC, MAC and iPhone!

OnLive was one of my personal highlights of last years GDC and the service made another announcement at this year's outing. OnLive will finally launch on June 17th in the United States at a monthly subscription fee of $14.95. Loyalty and multi-month pricing will be announced at E3 later this year. There are currently no details on how much extra rentals and purchases of games will be.

The cloud computing service could steal a lot of Sony and Microsoft's motion tech thunder if it becomes a hit. But why can it also fail?

I raise this question for one specific reason, pricing. At 15 bucks a month an OnLive subscription will get consumers many features such as instant play demos of all games, cross platform multiplayer (PC, MAC, OnLive Mini Console), Brag Clips and spectating but there is a hook - no rentals are included. I can perfectly understand that full purchases will cost us money but why rentals? I can pay 15 Dollars a month and get unlimited rentals from GameFly or Gamerang including console exclusives which WON'T be available on OnLive. I believe the pricing structure for game rentals will be a pivotal point for OnLive's success. If consumers have to shell out an additional 8 bucks or so to rent a game this service will cost a lot of hard earned cash.

Will consumers buy into cloud gaming or will they look elsewhere if an annual subscription can cost us up to 180 Dollars to simply play demos 'instantly'?

I personally have a problem with this unless a weekly rental is sub 3 Dollars or the monthly fee is decreased since 180 bucks only provide limited access to this gaming platform. Sure, the service will allow owners of mediocre spec computers to play games like Burnout Paradise and Crysis but the cost at accessing the service might be too high.

OnLive also announced that the first 25,000 people who pre-register here can get 3 free months of OnLive to get a taste. Hurry and sign up!

Live from the Sony press event of the Game Developer Conference 2010 comes the name confirmation for the Sony motion controller, Playstation Move to come to living rooms all over the country this fall.

Sony announced the name and also several variations of the new hardware which will come as a stand alone add on or a bundle at or under 100 Dollars. The bundle will get consumers a Playstation Move controller, an Eye Toy and a game collection. No pricing available for software or single pieces of hardware at this point. There will also be a Move supporting controller available used to play first or third person shooters including an analog stick. SOCOM 4 was shown off using the tech and will be playable in its entirety with the Playstation Motion controller.

Several additional mini games were shown off on stage including a street fighting game, several family mini games as well as sword fighting along with table tennis. Those are all first party games which will be available at launch while 'virtually every third party' is working on PS Motion games right now.

Sony's previously announced but not named, motion controller looked very precise in its 'one to one' movements in all of the demos which included a 'hair cutting mini game'. Stay tuned for more info to pour out over the coming months including existing software support for games such as Little Big Planet which was demoed as well.



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Hot off the press comes a press release from Codemasters regarding the highly anticipated 2010 Official Formula 1 game. The title will feature the full 2010 list of drivers, cars and circuits, this of course means the return of legend and 7 time world champion driving the Mercedes GP car as well as former champs Alonso in his new Ferrari and the British All Star team of world champions Button and Hamilton in the McLaren.

The press release states the game will use a further improved and optimized version of the EGO engine used for GRID and DIRT 2. Look forward to some awesome crash simulations as well with a new and improved damage model. Weather effects and changing weather will also be part of the game’s experience. The full title of the game is 2010 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. Along with the common Championship mode come GRAND PRIX, Time Trial and an innovative Career mode. The game will also feature online modes.

Codemasters has released two brand new screens along with the press release.

Expect 2010 Formula One to hit store shelves in September on PS3, Xbox 360 and the PC.

On this first episode of onTOPIC Ronnie and Andreas introduce the newest addition to the onPause podcast family. They give a first impressions talk about Bizarre Creations' latest game, Blur and give away some free beta codes.



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This week Andreas and Ronnie are talking about BioShock 2 multiplayer, Just Cause 2 demo, Bad Company 2 and more in the what they have been playing section. And for news its Scribblenauts 2 and Socom 4 revealed, Activsion vs. Infinity Ward, PS3 meltdown and more!



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DICE's sequel to Bad Company was supposed to be the big Modern Warfare 2 killer this year and it certainly managed to live up to the high expectations. Players of the first game will feel right at home. This First Person Shooter has the familiar B Company squad's banter throughout the many diverse missions and Destruction 2.0 steals the show. Along with the story mode comes an incredible multilayer experience which will keep you coming back all year long.

Bad Company 2 has the definitive multilayer modes with amazing gameplay to back it up. Conquest mode is back with a vengeance and rush is as fun as ever. Playing on these massive maps using tanks, UAVs and the many other vehicles brings lots of depth and fun to the game along with the previously mentioned Destruction 2.0 engine which makes blowing stuff up very pretty.

There is no question in my mind, Bad Company 2 has exceeded my expectations and the fun factor has sky rocketed. EA's project 10 dollar will bring loads of free DLC to the game throughout the year.

onPause verdict: Buy It! - Battlefield Bad Company 2 is a must buy no matter the platform, it has an excellent single player mode combined with amazing multiplayer.

Mafia 2 has been in development by 2K for a very long time and we are finally approaching its launch later this year. Wet your taste buds with the latest trailer!

Quantic Dream, the studio behind creator director David Cage, put a big leap forward in game design. Their latest Interactive Drama Heavy Rain is one of the most unique experiences you'll ever have. The title received an immense amount of hype due to an impressive tech demo at 2006’s E3. Heavy Rain is a thriller based on a serial murderer named the ‘Origami Killer’. There are four playable characters which are all connected to a series of murders.

Right from the start I felt that Heavy Rain was going to be a special game. The control scheme is very intuitive and different from traditional methods. Players will execute a brilliantly broad range of actions from brushing your teeth and getting dressed to frantically fighting some seriously bad guys or escaping a hairy situation which will keep you to the edge of your seat the entire time. The story is incredibly engaging and will keep you thinking about your decisions (which actually matter) for days.

Heavy Rain is the first game I have ever played which caused me to feel actual emotions close to a movie experience. While some characters are developed better than others it does not hurt the overall experience. The Game looks gorgeous and plays really well.

onPause verdict: Buy It! – Heavy Rain is an incredibly well executed adventure drama with so many important decisions that you will want to play it many times over, a must have for every PS3 owner!

Atari has officially announced today that Test Drive Unlimited 2 is in the works at Eden Games studio for the PC, PS3 and 360. You can check out the first three in-game screenshots of TDU2 and the boring press release after the jump!

Atari To Transform Online Racing With Test Drive Unlimited 2

Join Thousands of Players Online, Race the Worlds Most Coveted Cars, and Live the Ultimate Luxury Lifestyle

New York, March 3 - Atari, SA, one of the world’s most recognized videogame publishers, and much-acclaimed developer Eden Games, are proud to announce the newest installment in the legendary racing franchise with Test Drive® Unlimited 2 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC coming Fall 2010.

Test Drive Unlimited 2 expands on the traditional racing experience providing gamers with M.O.O.R.®: Massively Open Online Racing®; immersing drivers in a persistent online environment and revolutionizing multiplayer racing communities as players compete, team up, and share their achievements and creations online. Unlike any other driving game, TDU2 blends the open world experience with realistic vehicles and performance dynamics and for the first time, TDU2 features vehicle damage, weather effects, day and night cycles, and a brand new island to explore.

The first Test Drive® Unlimited innovated the racing genre with an immersive online and offline experience – over 1 million players created online accounts. Test Drive Unlimited 2 blends the single player and multiplayer experiences seamlessly, creating a dynamic world of unique content and challenges. Test Drive Unlimited 2 is “always live,” with automatic updates and seamless online/offline integration. A revamped single player narrative mode can be played offline or as part of the multiplayer experience.

“After the highly successful Test Drive Unlimited which redefined the genre with massively open online racing, Test Drive Unlimited 2 will be an innovative evolution in racing games, expanding its unparalleled multiplayer experience and immersing players in a world full of new online content and lifestyle customization.” said Jeff Lapin, CEO of Atari, SA. “The game fits squarely into our strategy of moving online and generating new revenue streams while maintaining our current retail business.”

Test Drive Unlimited 2 puts the world’s most desirable vehicles in the players hands. These ultra-limited edition masterpieces are flawlessly replicated with Eden’s finely tuned driving technology. Players define their online persona through the customization of their vehicles, and the acquisition of property, clothing and all the accoutrements of a luxurious car-based lifestyle. The challenge comes to life with the most expansive and comprehensive multiplayer offering on the console and the ultimate refinement of the core Test Drive driving experience. All-new race types, vehicle classes, environmental challenges, locations and much more push this epic franchise to new levels of performance and luxury.

On the first episode of onRANT Bradley Wint rants about the Infinity Ward and Activision fiasco, stupid Killzone 2 vs. Halo: Reach head polygon count, Apple suing HTC, and more! - Get the links to listen to this episode after the jump!



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DICE has just released the launch trailer to to what could be the best FPS this year; Bad Company 2. BC2 releases tomorrow (March 2nd) for the PC, PS3 and 360. Check the trailer out after the jump!

Amazon is having an awesome deal going on right now for Assassins Creed 2, you can pick it up for either the Playstation 3 or Xbox 360 for only $36. - What you waiting for?!? Jump on this deal now! Andreas and I both really enjoyed it and it's definitely worth a pick up!

You can check out what we said about AC2 in this episode and this episode.