The $1 million perfect game challenge is back and 2K Sports has enlisted the game’s cover athlete for a fairly funny viral video to promote the annual contest. Check out the video below. MLB 2K12 hits stores on March 6.

Today Rockstar announced that Max Payne 3 will be coming to Xbox 360 and PS3 on May 15, 2012 in North America (May 18, 2012 internationally), and coming to PC on May 29, 2012 in North America (June 1, 2012 internationally).

For the first time ever the franchise will also offer online multiplayer. According to RG, the title will feature “a wide range of new and traditional multiplayer modes that play on the themes of paranoia, betrayal and heroism.”

Never Dead will hit stores on January 31st for Xbox 360 and PS3 and Konami has released a few screens from the Shinta Nojiri created title to wet gamers appetites. Yes, this is yet another hero battles demonic figures on earth game but there are a few different things here. For example, once the main character Bryce Boltzmann breaks down the demons via hand-to-hand combat or by throwing body parts, the enemy can seek new life by reattaching body parts. The decapitation and regeneration sounds equally scary and hilarious. We’re looking forward to seeing if Never Dead actually lives up to its lofty title.

More screenshots

A few of our twitter followers seem to be into this Zumba thing so we’re throwing them a bone by posting the box art of the upcoming Zumba Fitness Rush title for Xbox 360 Kinect. Majesco promises that the game will feature the most content of any Zumba Fitness game to date including more routines, more venues, more instructors – plus exclusive Kinect features like voice control, online connectivity, and post-launch DLC support. Look for Zumba Fitness Rush to hit stores in February.

The NBA has been back for a couple weeks now and 2K Sports put together a montage of footage from NBA 2k12 to welcome back King Stern’s league.

Today, Capcom announced that the Devil May Cry: HD Collection will be released on Tuesday April 3, 2012 for a very reasonable $39.99. The collection will be available on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 and will include Devil May Cry, Devil May Cry2, and Devil May Cry3: Dante’s Awakening Special Edition in HD. There will also be bonus content and support for both Trophies and Achievements. Sounds like a winner!

For those waiting for the rookies, traded players and Ron Artest’s new name to be added to NBA 2K12, today is your lucky day. @K Sports not only updated the rosters, they also released a v1.04 Patch to fix many of the bugs present in the game. The patch effects PS3, Xbox 360 and iOS versions of the game

Full list of updates and patch fixes

• Ron Artest – name change to Metta World Peace
• Caron Butler – FA signing LA Clippers
• Tyson Chandler – traded from DAL to NY Knicks
• Andy Rautins – traded from NY to Dallas
• Ronny Turiaf – traded from New York to Washington Wizards (via Dallas)
• Brandon Roy – retired
• Glen Davis – traded from BOS to Orlando
• Brandon Bass – traded from ORL to Boston
• Shane Battier – FA signing Miami Heat
• Eddy Curry – FA signing Miami Heat
• Shannon Brown – FA signing Phoenix Suns
• Vince Carter – Waived from Phoenix Suns
• Sebastian Telfair – FA signing Phoenix Suns
• Richard Hamilton – Waived from Detroit Pistons
• Tracy McGrady – FA signing Atlanta Hawks
• Chauncey Billups – Amnesty Clause
• Roger Mason – FA signing Washington Wizards
• Derrick Brown – FA signing Charlotte Bobcats
• T.J. Ford – FA signing San Antonio Spurs
• Chuck Hayes – FA signing Sacramento Kings
• Jamaal Magloire – FA signing Toronto Raptors
• Vladimir Radmanovic – FA signing Atlanta Hawks
• Brandan Wright – FA signing Dallas Mavericks
• Kyrie Irving – draft pick signed Cleveland Cavaliers
• Tristan Thompson – draft pick signed Cleveland Cavaliers
• Kenneth Faried – draft pick signed Denver Nuggets
• Jordan Hamilton – draft pick signed Denver Nuggets
• Keyon Dooling – traded from MIL to Boston Celtics
• Mike Dunleavy – FA signing Milwaukee Bucks
• Mike Bibby – FA signing New York Knicks
• Aaron Gray – FA signing Toronto Raptors
• Lamar Odom – traded from LAL to Dallas
• David West – FA signing Indiana Pacers
• Kurt Thomas – FA signing Portland Trail Blazers
• Damien Wilkins – FA signing Detroit Pistons
• Jason Kapono – FA signing LA Lakers
• Rasual Butler – FA signing Toronto Raptors
• Derrick Williams – draft pick signing Minnesota Timberwolves
• Brandon Knight – draft pick signed Detroit Pistons
• Jimmer Fredette – draft pick signed Sacramento Kings
• Kawhi Leonard – draft pick signed San Antonio Spurs
• Kemba Walker – draft pick signed Charlotte Bobcats
• MarShon Brooks – draft pick signed New Jersey Nets
• Tobias Harris – draft pick signed Milwaukee Bucks
• Nolan Smith – draft pick signed Portland Trail Blazers
• Gani Lawal – draft pick signed San Antonio Spurs
• Chauncey Billups – Amnesty bid by Los Angeles Clippers
• Enes Kanter – drat pick signed Utah Jazz
• Jan Vesely – draft pick signed Washington Wizards
• Alec Burks – draft pick signed Utah Jazz
• Markieff Morris – draft pick signed Phoenix Suns
• Marcus Morris – draft pick signed Houston Rockets
• Nikola Vucevis – draft pick signed Philadelphia 76ers
• Iman Shumpert – draft pick signed New York Knicks
• Reggie Jackson – draft pick signed Oklahoma City Thunder
• Chris Wilcox – FA signing Boston Celtics
• Marquis Daniels – FA signing Boston Celtics
• Anthony Carter – FA signing Toronto Raptors
• Jeremy Lin – FA signing Houston Rockets
• Kwame Brown – FA signing Golden State Warriors
• Vince Carter – FA signing Dallas Mavericks
• Delonte West – FA signing Dallas Mavericks
• Rudy Fernandez – traded from DAL to Denver Nuggets
• Corey Brewer – traded from DAL to Denver Nuggets
• Gary Forbes – FA signing Toronto Raptors

After a one-year absence, Tiger Woods has returned as the cover athlete for Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13. Woods shares the cover of the upcoming title with Rickie Fowler (North American version) and Rory McIlroy (European version).

EA Sports actually allowed fans to vote on who would join Tiger on the cover of the game similar to what they did with Madden NFL 12 and NCAA Football 12. Are you cool with Tiger sharing the cover of a game that bears his name?

See EU cover art

Since WWE and THQ announced that they were deading the Smackdown vs. Raw franchise and recreating it as WWE’ 12, the companies have been hyping the title more than ever. Considering that the RVS series has been hit or miss, we had high hopes that the name change would bring much needed stability.

Read on to see if WWE ’12 is raw or deserves to be smacked down.

Graphics

WWE ’12 looks good for the most part but there are a few glitches here and there. At times during cut scenes, wrestlers talk like overdubbed Kung Fu movie characters. The facial expressions are also off from time to time. During certain action in “Road to WrestleMania” objects will disappear.

All glitches aside, the graphic presentation of the WWE Superstars is on point but the create-a-superstar function is altogether a different story. Granted, there have not been a plethora of Latin or African-American wrestlers in the WWE’s history but that does not mean that Yukes could not have tightened up the shades, hair and facial features of persons of color. Our created superstar looked like a modern Al Jolson no matter how much we played with the hues.

On a more positive note, the pomp and circumstance, fans have come to expect is still in place, many of the wrestler intros are pretty accurate, especially the elaborate ones like Alberto Del Rio’s entrance.

Gameplay

One-on-one matchups are good for the most part. The new “Predator Technology” makes grappling and chain moves a lot smoother and easier than in past games. At times the icon that prompts users to reverse a move doesn’t pop-up but once players get used to the timing, they will hit it on instinct. The new “Breaking Point” feature also improves the submission system and it also adds to the drama.

Now, tag team wrestling (especially six-man tags) is not nearly as smooth. Too often, your wrestler will either tag the wrong man or not make a tag at all. Your wrestler can be getting beat down in your corner and your tag team partners will stand there and watch (where do they do that at?).

One area that WWE ’12 reigns supreme is in the “Create” area. Nearly every aspect of the arena, ring, floor and screens can be customized to the players liking and you can use the creations with current Superstars.

Road to Wrestleania

Somehow Yukes gave us less options this year than in years before in this feature. Not only is that an issue but also the path is set for you. Players cannot choose which direction to take the story; you must follow the storyline of the suits. RTW is always fun but it would add to replay value if there was more than one outcome for the mode.

WWE Universe

This is only the second year of this mode so while its still fresh and somewhat new, we’re still disappointed that many of the animations are damn near the same as last year’s game. This year you can select championship matches, which is a much-needed improvement.

Overall

Hardcore wrestling game fans many not feel WWE ’12 as there are a lot of bugs and the modes are essentially the same as they ever were and the A.I. could be a little more difficult. However, casual to moderately hardcore gamers should enjoy the game.

Activision/Infinity Ward

PS3/Xbox 360/Wii

3.0 out of 5.0

Black Ops was my first long-term exposure to the COD franchise. I quickly got up to speed that the lackluster single-player campaign mode was offset by the amazing online multiplayer modes. Learning that the next COD, Modern Warfare 3, would not be made by the same developer, Treyarch, had me a little skeptical as my favorite feature, zombies would not be in this year’s game. But Infinity Ward has an excellent reputation, handling Activision’s cash cow game.

Full Review

(Before I get too deep in this review, I am required to state, “that Activision hooked me up with free copy of the game for this review.” Yes, I HAD to say that per the legal/FTC full disclosure notice that was included with my copy. Whatever.)

If you are buying this game simply for the campaign and have played the other Modern Warfare games religiously, you will be disappointed. MW1 and MW2 were incredibly unique, and genuinely added to the campaign experience. This version simply uses the same formula and splices in game-play highlights from the previous games. The campaign also had a Black-Ops feel of simply running and gunning through the same types of levels you have done before. Doesn’t matter if you are on a submarine, or shooting your way through Paris, it all feels like the same game you’ve played before. The campaign ended in six hours on normal, and I felt myself just wanting to get to the end so I could do something else, rather than full sense of accomplishment. (Well at least Xbox gave me an achievement for doing it.)

That being said, most people buying this game, got it for online multiplayer. This year’s game feels very intuitive with the controls and provide countless hours of leveling up your character and weapons. Multiplayer is nice, but again, it is familiar and despite the new killstreaks, (The MOAB (Mother of All Bombs) and Juggernaut Suit are easily the best) will favor those who spend countless hours playing and memorizing the maps. The saving grace and fresh component to the game is the new Spec-Ops mode. Grab one of the homies play through the scenario missions. These missions really do shine amidst a lackluster campaign-multiplayer experience. For COD players going through zombies withdrawal, Survival mode is a good substitute. The goal: survive wave after wave of attacking troops, dogs, riot geared up cops, and C-4 strapped terrorists. Only complaint, is that there are too few levels.

Overall, you are paying $60 for a MW2 map-pack, another campaign, and extra Spec-Ops missions. Nothing is new but  people would gladly shell out the money for a chance to play more Call of Duty. Buy this game if you like online play. Split-screen co-op may be enough for others to purchase.

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