Mad Catz Interactive announced a new range of exclusive limited edition licensed Call of Duty: Black Ops professional gaming audio headsets, powered by the Company’s TRITTON brand.  The range includes two Microsoft Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 video game platform compatible headsets and a separate 5.1 headset for use with PC. The new range of headsets are expected to ship world-wide in time for the 2010 holiday season.

Products expected to ship as part of the range include:

Limited Edition Call of Duty: Black Ops Dolby® Digital True 5.1 ProGaming Headset – Xbox 360 / PlayStation 3

For the professional gamer who demands the highest levels of audio quality. The headset delivers uncompromised performance and a highly dynamic surround sound field.  Complete with fully braided cables and gold plated connectors, the true surround sound headset connects to the PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 console and through a total of eight drivers (4 in each ear cup), delivers a wholly authentic Dolby Digital 5.1 experience.  Each ear cup houses a front, rear, center and sub driver, which replicates a traditional 5.1 speaker configuration, immersing gamers in the action like never before and producing a 100% accurate audio environment.  Detachable boom microphone allows gamers to communicate via Xbox Live or PSN, and a convenient backlit in-line audio controller, with ‘break away’ safety feature places audio controls within easy reach, allowing gamers to adjust in-game audio and chat levels. In addition, gamers can individually adjust the front, rear, center and sub channels to match their personal preferences.  Two sets of ear pads are included, allowing gamers to choose between leather and cloth textures.  Fashioned with authentic Call of Duty: Black Ops artwork, the headset features a stealth ‘backlit’ glow, illuminating both ear cups when in use.  Comes complete with an exclusive high quality padded Call of Duty: Black Ops travel case which allows for easy transportation for headset and cables.  When purchased in North America, the Call of Duty: Black Ops Dolby Digital True 5.1 ProGaming Headset will be available exclusively at Best Buy with a MSRP of $249.99.

Limited Edition Call of Duty: Black Ops Dolby® Headphone 5.1 ProGaming Headset – Xbox 360 / PlayStation 3:

Designed for professional gamers everywhere, the Call of Duty: Black Ops Dolby Headphone 5.1 ProGaming Headset utilizes Dolby Digital and Dolby Headphone technology to deliver precision audio and crystal-clear in-game voice communication.  Complete with fully braided cables and gold plated connectors, the ProGaming Headset connects to the PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 console and uses the included Dolby Digital set top encoder box to deliver a fully immersive 3D audio environment via the precision balanced 2-channel 40mm headset drivers.  Fully detachable boom microphone allows gamers to communicate via Xbox Live or PSN, or simply detach the mic and use the headset as high quality headphones should they wish.  Convenient in-line audio controller, with ‘break away’ safety feature places audio controls at the fingertips, allowing gamers to adjust in-game audio and chat levels to create a personalized listening environment.  Two sets of ear pads are included, allowing gamers to choose between leather and cloth textures.  Fashioned with authentic Call of Duty: Black Ops artwork, the ProGaming Headset comes complete with an exclusive high quality padded Call of Duty: Black Ops Travel Case which allows for easy transportation for headset and cables.  When purchased in North America, the Call of Duty: Black Ops Dolby Headphone 5.1 ProGaming Headset will be available exclusively at GameStop with a MSRP of $199.99.

Limited Edition Call of Duty: Black Ops True 5.1 ProGaming Headset – PC:

For the professional PC gamer who demands an authentic 5.1 surround sound experience, the Call of Duty: Black Ops True 5.1 ProGaming Headset delivers uncompromised performance and a highly dynamic surround sound field.  When used with gamers’ pre-existing 5.1 sound cards, the True 5.1 ProGaming Headset connects to the analog audio outputs on the gamers’ PC and delivers authentic surround sound reproduction via a total of eight drivers (4 in each ear cup).  Each ear cup houses a front, rear, center and sub driver, which replicates a traditional 5.1 speaker configuration, immersing gamers in the in-game experience.  Detachable boom microphone allows gamers to communicate with crystal clear accuracy when playing online and convenient in-line audio controller, with ‘break away’ safety feature places audio controls within easy reach, allowing gamers to adjust in-game audio and chat levels. In addition, gamers can individually adjust the front, rear, center and sub channels to match their personal preferences.  Two sets of ear pads are enclosed, allowing gamers to choose between leather and cloth textures.  Fashioned with authentic Call of Duty: Black Ops artwork, the True 5.1 ProGaming Headset features a stealth ‘backlit’ glow, illuminating both ear cups when in use.  Comes complete with an exclusive high quality padded Call of Duty: Black Ops Travel Case which allows for easy transportation for Headset and cables with a MSRP of $149.99.

Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford told an audience at PAX live, that the new level cap will be raised and the game will go through some rebalancing. It will not be available through the latest DLC that will be released but from a free title update instead. The choice was not a delicate one as the “General Knox” DLC already did a 11 point raise which people paid for. So the new level cap will go from 61 to 69 and will be released sometime around the Boarderlands Game Of The Year Edition which is scheduled for in October.

Before all of that the latest expansion for Boarderlands will release entitled Claptrap’s New Robot Revolution. So if you’ve played Boarderlands you’ll about the infamous Ninja Assassin Claptrap that is talked about, well this game will let you go face to face with it. The DLC will include 20 new missions, more for your arsenal including more backpack slots, items, skill points and Modded Claptrap beasts. It will be priced at $10 across all platforms and is said to release sometime in September. So it seems Boarderlands still has some fight in it only a year later, here’s hoping they got big plans moving onward.

News of Black Ops have been flying left and right the past few days of what Black Ops will have to offer, and I must say it is all pretty overwhelming. Originally I was semi impressed of what Treyarch was offering us in their rendition of the Modern Warfare franchise, but as more information is getting released to us the more and more appealing the game is turning out. So here’s a list of what we know so far for the Multiplayer part of the game, keep in mind nothing is set in stone and things may change.

COD Points: In game currency used to purchase upgrades, outfits, killstreaks, emblems, customization for weapons, customization for looks, and is also used in “betting” for competitive Wager game mode. More on Wager mode later.

Killstreaks: This is one of the more important aspects of the game play. From what we hear kills from killstreaks do not count towards the next killstreak. Meaning to get up to the 11th kill streak kills must be made manually with loadout weapons. Current killstreaks are lined up as shown:

* 3 kill streaks: Spy Plane, RC-XD

* 4 kill streaks: Counter-Spy Plane, SAM Turret

* 5 kill streaks: Care Package, Napalm Strike

* 6 kill streaks: Sentry Gun, Mortar Team

* 7 kill streaks: Attack Helicopter, Valkyrie Rockets

* 8 kill streaks: Blackbird, Rolling Thunder

* 9 kill streaks: Chopper Gunner

* 11 kill streaks: Attack Dogs, Gunship

Combat Training: This is something new and innovative to the COD franchise. Training will be either single or co-op and give players the ability to practice games off-line to get accustomed to the levels. Bots are available within training to get a semi-realistic game play. Treyarch hopes that this mode will get gamers who don’t play online a chance to practice before jumping into a real online game so they aren’t as humiliated.

Replay System: You read it right, Treyarch has given braggers an easier way to upload and record their game winning kills in a “Halo Forge” styled system. Players can review each game through the point of any player and through any angle.

Contracts: Contracts is another way of making COD Points. Pay for a contract, complete the task assigned to the contract such as getting 10 kills within a game within an allotted amount of time and gain more points in return. Fail and well… there’s no returns on failed tasks.

Wager Matches: A way to put your COD Points where your mouth is. Think you have what it takes to make money and rack up kills at the same time? Wager matches gives players a way to put COD Points on yourself in a game. Top three players get paid, and everyone else… Well they don’t quite really matter since only the top three get paid. Within Wager matches are different game modes.

“One in the Chamber” pits players against each other armed with just one pistol and one bullet. Killing someone else earns you an extra bullet, but missing leaves you with just a knife.

“Sticks and Stones” gives everyone a tomahawk, a ballistic knife and a crossbow, and hitting an opponent with a tomahawk automatically bankrupts them.

“Gun Game” has players progressing through the various gun tiers, a kill moves you up to a stronger weapon, but dying drops you back down.

“Sharp Shooter” gives everyone a series of random weapons, with everyone switching to the next randomly selected one after a certain amount of time that has passed.

Care Package Weapons: Care package only weapons in the game so far include Death Machine: a gatling/mini gun, and Grim Reaper: a four incendiary round rocket launcher.

Regular Weapons:

Assault Rifles: AK-47, AUG, Commando, G11, M16, FAMAS, Galil, M14, Enfield, FN FAL

Submachine: Guns MAC-10, MP5K, AK-74u, Skorpion, Spectre M4

Light Machine Guns: RPK, HK21, M60

Sniper Rifles: L96A1, Dragunov, WA2000

Shotguns: SPAS, KS-23, Stakeout/ Ithica, Olympia

Pistols: M1911, Python, Makarov, ASP, CZ75

Launchers: China Lake, RPG-7, M72 LAW

Grenades: Frag, Smoke, Concussive, Gas

Miscellaneous Weapons and Equipment: Ballistic Knife, Camera Spike, Crossbow, C4, Flamethrower, Knife, Tomahawk, Tactical Insertion Extended Mag, Dual Mag, Masterkey Shotgun, Flamethrower, M203, Suppressor, Snub Nose, Speed Reloader, Flashlight, Grip, Swarovski Scope, Red Dot Sight, Infrared Scope, ACOG Sight, Reflex

Alright, I haven’t had a thing for Catwoman since Halle Berry, but by god man, I can only take so much! Between Catwoman and Harley Quinn I have a feeling a lot of lonely gamers are going to be spending a lot of time playing Batman Arkham City and taking “breaks” between cut scenes, but anyway enjoy the eye candy!

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If you haven’t started practicing yet I would advise you to pick up your controllers and get your CoD skills back into par. The current list is only from a build version of the game, so the kill streaks may change before the final version is released. So far kills line up from 3 to 11, no news of nukes, or emp’s yet but they got dogs! Everyone knows dogs trump nukes any day. Feel like they’re missing something or something should be added? Let me know.

• 3 Kills – Spy Plane
• 3 Kills – RC-XD (RC bomb)
• 4 Kills – Counter Spy Plane
• 4 Kills – SAM Turret
• 5 Kills – Care Package
• 5 Kills – Napalm Strike
• 6 Kills – Sentry Gun
• 6 Kills – Mortar Team
• 7 Kills – Attack Helicopter
• 7 Kills – Valkyrie Rockets
• 8 Kills – Blackbird
• 8 Kills – “Rolling Thunder”
• 9 Kills – Chopper Gunner
• 11 Kills – Attack Dogs
• 11 Kills – Gunship

Dead Rising 2: High Stakes collectors edition has been announced and the stuff it comes with is only for the gambling type. Here’s what comes with the pack, but are you man enough to put your head on the line like some of these zombies are?

• Dead Rising 2 (Xbox 360 or PS3)
• Poker set in a black high-impact case sporting the Fortune City logo and including: 100 poker chips, 2 decks of bloodied custom playing cards featuring character art, 5 green dice, and 1 bloodied dealer chip. No doubt that the bloodied stains are from zombies
• Fortune City Visitor Map featuring the game map and ads for Fortune City locations and attractions
• Terror is Reality XVII admission ticket with redemption code for the unique Psycho costume and skills downloadable content
• One Dead Rising 2 High Stakes Edition will contain the “Golden” Terror Is Reality XVII admission ticket, which is redeemable for Burt the Zombie, a 6′ Dead Rising 2 zombie replica

September is right around the corner, and with a new month comes new goodies. Red Dead Redemption is dropping their Liars and Cheats DLC pack. The DLC will breathe new life into multiplayer with a brand spankin’ new online Free Roam mode that will allow players in on some multiplayer table games. The DLC pack will also include new playable characters, seven new gang hideouts, four new hunting grounds, “Stronghold” competitive mode, new Achievements/Trophies, and a new weapon called an “exploding rifle”. Stronghold multiplayer will be a type of Alamo situation where you must defend your stronghold from the on coming forces, survive and get the bragging rights.

The DLC will be on the Xbox for 800MS Points and on the Playstation 3 for $9.99. Be ready to quick draw September 21st.

We all knew it was coming but I guess a confirmation wouldn’t hurt either. Insomniac has confirmed that its PS3 shooter sequel Resistance 3 will be launching 2011. The news for the game is light in general but the team has rest assured that more will be revealed. While we have this time dare we name a couple of features that will make its way into the game off the bat?

3D support?

100 Player multiplayer game matches?

a dedicated co-op story line?

A short live action teaser was also released but didn’t shed to much light on anything new. All speculation at the moment but we’ll be keeping our eyes pealed for all the info on the game as it comes in.