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Wooo! Now that makes me pumped! Sure can't wait to download this map. Especially with all the new weapons I've seen. Looks like it's gonna be kick-butt. You know, I wouldn't mind seeing new guns make it into Multiplayer, sort of like what they're doing with Nazi Zombies... that'd be awesome. Back on track. Let's see:

- Bowie Knife - Check

- Teleportation - Check

- New Guns - Check

- Better Zombies - Check

- New Interactive Barriers - Check

Oh, yeah! This is gonna be awesome. Time to kill some Freakbags!!!

Well, after causing enough commotion with the Lust Ad campaign that was released this month, EA has issued an apology letter (which you can find below). It's kind of funny, they refer to booth babes as "Reps." I can't help but snicker every time they use it. Back on topic, I think they did the right thing by issuing an apology letter. I understand the intent behind it, but the wording was just plain horrible.

EA Apology Letter for the "Sin To Win" Promotion

I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt, I'm sure they done it with good intentions, but it was unnacceptably presented in word and imagery. I'm really glad to see gamer's having a voice and standing up against such vileness. Thanks EA for the apology, just please think before acting next time.

Wow, what can I say? EA has truly outdone themselves. I know, I know, the video game industry/community has been working hard to promote a female friendly environment, but you know, whatev. Well, at least, that's what EA must be saying. I think this advertisement is a prime example of how ignorant and childish the video game scene remains. I'm still very surprised this even made it through the system.

I feel as if the gaming community has taken good steps forward for female gamers, but with this, they have once again alienated the opposite sex. Way to go EA! Many online communities exist promoting equality and fairness for all, regardless of sex, age, religion, orientation, etcetera... ones like DSO Clan, the Good Gaming Network, and Gathering of Gamers. It seems EA has other ideas, lets make it as alienating as possible for everyone except horny male teenage gamers. That shouldn't offend anyone, right?

Poor EA booth babes... they basically have been prostituted out. I mean, really, you tell someone it's okay to commit an act of lust with your own employees and what do you think's going to happen? There's going to been some very inappropriate actions taking place. Not just inappropriate, but down right offensive. I really think EA has made a mistake with this kind of marketing ploy. It just seems to be so... wrong. I know that's probably what they're aiming for, but really isn't it crossing the line when you bring the video game world into the real world? Jack Thompson (if he still could) would have a field day with this.

Summer is in full swing, but the busy holiday season is just around the corner. Which means the most exciting time for gamers around the world is quickly approaching.

The last half of the year always brings in a wave of new games: all fighting over that coveted spot under our Christmas trees. It's a gamers candyland and, of course, this year is no different. So many amazing games are coming out this year - I'll never be able to choose just one!....or five!

Batman: Arkham Asylum

Definitely a different spin on the beloved Batman series, Batman: Arkham Asylum feels more like cut scenes from House on Haunted Hill than a comic book. B:AA is also a stark contrast to the Lego: Batman video game that came out earlier last year. The response from the public has been nothing short of excitement, but one does have to wonder if B:AA will get lost in the sea of horror-themed games that have come out previously this year and last.

Guitar Hero 5, The Beatles: Rock Band, Lips #1 Hits, DJ Hero, Rock Band: Lego, Band Hero

It's finally time to cover one of the most ambitious games this year. It is also the sequel to the #1 Game of 2007, #1 most sold first person shooter ever, and #2 video game of all time in the USA with over 11 million copies sold and growing. That's right, we're talking about Barbie Horse Adventures 2 Modern Warfare 2.

We don't have all the details, but we do have information that is good enough for us. So far, multiplayer has been kept hush hush by Infinity Ward and what has been confirmed for campaign doesn't necessarily mean it will be in multiplayer.

Story
You play as Sgt. Gary "Roach" Sanderson and your captain is Captain John "Soap" MacTavish in Task Force 141. If you remember the first Modern Warfare, you played as Soap, but now he commands you. Ultimately, we do not know enough of the story ourselves, but it definitely continues where Modern Warfare left off. The world is not safe because of a Russian terrorist group lead by Makarov, who is in association with Zakhaev. We'll have to play the game when it releases to understand the story more completely.

Weapons and Equipment
Other than the ice-picks in the E3 demo? Oh, I thought that was sufficient. Alright, fine. Here we go.