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Quantic Dream’s Indigo Prophecy (released on PS2, Xbox, and PC), known as Fahrenheit almost everywhere else in the world, integrated captivating storytelling with a unique approach towards gameplay by implementing quick-time events. Now while this was not the first title to implement this gameplay approach, it was one of the first to perform it successfully.

Here we are today roughly four and a half years later and Quantic Dream has just pushed out their latest title, Heavy Rain. Quantic Dream has taken the control mechanics from Indigo Prophecy and has revamped the entire system. Instead of implementing a win/lose situation like Indigo Prophecy, they decided to integrate an all new system that could be described as a linked narration. You will encounter countless action scenes where you will have to make a decision in a heartbeat and that one decision could impact how the rest of the game turns out. Read more for the full review.

For all you Borderlands fans out there the new DLC, The Secret Armory of General Knoxx, is available today on Xbox Live and tomorrow on the PSN and PC, February 24th and 25th respectively. The price will be 800 MS points and $9.99 on the PSN and PC. This DLC is probably the most robust of all three entries thus far. The General Knoxx DLC offers a level cap increase from 50 to 61, new weapons, new enemies and many new missions. I am going to be waiting for this DLC to be available tomorrow when the PSN store updates, since I have the PS3 version, and hopefully those of you who like this game and still own it will check it out too. If you don't own the game it is at least worth a rent, but the replay value and 4 player co-op mode make it worth every cent of the $60 price tag in my opinion. Give us your thoughts on Borderlands and the previous and upcoming DLC packs in the comment section.

For all of you that have been waiting, the wait is over. Heavy Rain has been released to retail today. I went and picked up my copy and many people on my PSN friends list are playing it as we speak. The game is getting very good reviews, but Heavy Rain might not be for everybody. If you are picking up Heavy Rain let us know what you think and if you are not let us know why too.

THQ has announced that there will be a Darksiders Demo available on XBL on Wednesday February 24th and on the PSN Thursday, February 25th. I almost pulled the trigger and bought the game last weekend, and I have heard good things about it, but I wanted to wait and try this demo out before I bought it. The demo is rumored to last somewhere around 90 minutes, so be prepared to get a good dose of what the game is all about if you decide to download this demo.

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Bioshock 2 has been out for a couple weeks now, so you've hopefully had a chance to play through it. Both Matt and I finished the game last week and decided it was worth doing something together on the game.

Our first idea was the duel review. But there is too much to say about the game to keep the written review from going way too long. Instead, we give you Game Lobby Light. So read more to see a video and/or hear the mp3 of us talking about Bioshock 2. It's basically a review and is filled with spoilers.

So stop watching or listening when I warn you to.

News today that Heavy rain was banned in the United Arab Emirates for being too violent and serial killers in it and oh yea Breast. Read more for more details.

Gamers all across the globe spend hundreds upon hundreds of dollars to maintain their hobby of gaming. Buying the latest and greatest television, the latest gaming consoles, and the latest games will without a doubt make your pockets hurt. Although gaming is already expensive as it is, most gamers seem to forget about one other type of technology that will greatly enhance your experience, being sound. Read more for the full review.

In this episode, we celebrate victory as the Generation X podcast is officially the longest running podcast on TheGamerAccess, and what a way to celebrate then for our very own Louie to go on another gaming rampage, only to slow down and reminisce about his past Wrestlemania epic fail. We touch on the idea of how games are reviewed differently now from there past predecessors and if it is justified at all. Of course, being that it is the XBOX podcast, we bring up a PS3 exclusive Heavy Rain up about 10k times and judge whether its unique gameplay is innovative and rather innovation is even what gamers want. We end the show with a discussion of the recent events at X10 and what games warrant a purchase. A quick jab at MW2 glitchers, our site mates, and fanboys is always a must for the show, plus the ultimate question, if you could make a game exactly what you wanted, what would it be? Konrad G delivers GamerTunes 18. Stay tuned.

• Battlefield Bad Company 2 Goes Gold and Special Edition
• More Modern Warfare 2 Glitching Issues
• Alan Wake Officially XBOX 360 Exclusive and Remedy Tells Why
• THQ Announce Red Faction 4 and Saints Row 3
• XBOX 360 Final Fantasy XIII not HD? Who Gives a F***
• GamerTunes
• MUCH MUCH More

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On Nick's Gaming View Episode #4, I cover this week's latest news including info on God of War III and events including Aaron Greenburg's past statement. I also talk about the missed opportunities Sony has had with the PlayStation Network. Lastly, I discuss what really grinds my gears. Read more to see the video show in all of its glory, or just listen to the mp3 file below.

I apologize for the show being posted on a Sunday. I accidentally rendered the unedited version yesterday where I had quite a few mess-ups. There are still a few mess-ups here and there left in the show, but I will be constantly improving my representation and video effects.

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