XCOM®: Enemy Unknown Invades Stores on October 9, 2012

2K Games announced today that XCOM®: Enemy Unknown, the highly anticipated action-strategy game from Firaxis Games, will be available for purchase in North America on October 9, 2012 and internationally on October 12, 2012 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC.

Three ways to save big on video games

Before you drop another $60 on a game you might not even like, consider one of these less-expensive alternatives. Originally posted at Marketplace Blog

Download-driven Xbox 720 could save Silent Hill, says Cliff Bleszinksi

Also, "why don't I have a multiplayer Fatal Frame yet?". Say what you like about Cliff Bleszinski (preferably after booking the services of some high-powered lawyers), but the man gives first-rate interview. Turns out he's a scare 'em up fan, too. Speaking to Gamasutra last week, Epic's design director shared his thoughts on gaming in general and survival horror in particular. Click here to read ...

Microsoft Store trims Xbox 360 price by $50

(Credit: Screenshot by Lance Whitney/CNET) Gamers in the market for an Xbox 360 will find a deal waiting for them at the online Microsoft Store. The Xbox 360 250GB console is now on sale for $249.99, a full $50 off the usual price. This console offers 250GB of space on a removable hard drive, the usual wireless controller, a black headset, and a one-month subscription to Xbox Live Gold. Buyers ...

Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7 debuts for iOS

Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7 brings the console experience to iOS. (Credit: Warner Bros. Entertainment) I'm a full-grown adult, and I must confess that some of my favorite Xbox games have "Lego" in the title. Lego Star Wars, Lego Batman, Lego Indiana Jones -- these games may be aimed at kids, but they're funny, clever, and thoroughly entertaining for all ages. Alas, although they're available ...