Somehow we managed to do an entire show 69 with practically no sexual references! Instead we hit the latest gaming news as well as talked to a new show correspondant about the new WoW expansion. Brett joins us this week as our guest host and dishes out the details about what it is like to play Halo 3 professionally while making 15 million dollars a year! All this and more on this weeks Video Games Show! Download the Show (VGS #, 43.2MB). . .

SANTA MONICA, CA - November 19, 2008 - Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI ) today announced an exclusive Xbox LIVER online entertainment network weekend for their smash-hit Guitar HeroR World Tour. Starting November 27, 2008, players 14 years of age or older will be able to participate in a number of exciting online activities to determine who is truly the top Guitar HeroR rocker, such as: * Xbox All Nighter - Thursday, 11/27, from dusk until dawn * Play andamp; Win Sweepstakes - Friday, 11/28, through Saturday, 11/30 * Game with Developers - Saturday, 11/30 from 2:00 - 5:00pm PST Throughout the weekend, guitarist, drummers and vocalists who register and play the Guitar Hero World Tour multiplayer (co-op) session can also win special prizes, such as a Samsung television home theater package, collector's edition Guitar Hero World Tour drum sticks, 1GB memory sticks and Guitar Hero portable USB/battery powered speakers. Highlighting the weekend's activities, on Sunday, November 30 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm EST, virtual musicians will have the opportunity to prove their rock god skills online against none other than Neversoft Entertainment, the creators of Guitar Hero World Tour. For those up for the challenge, be on the look-out for the following development team Gamertags: * GHDevTina - Producer. . .

Santa Clara, Calif. - Nov. 19, 2008 - From now until November 30, Xfire will be hosting '14 Pieces of Pi Story,' an event to bring together the players through numerous events including a live chat with the Pi Story team. During the two weeks, various events will be run in coordination to the Xfire event. Pi Story is a 2.5 D massive multiplayer RPG that allows players to play in parties, an extensive guild system and create unique homes. Two events have currently started: Play 2 Win - Players can join the official Xfire Pi Story Guild and can win a chance at an iPod Shuffle, Batwings (permanent), Aeria Points and much more. Clan Competition - Individual clans on Xfire can compete for special avatar items that are currently not in the game. Live Chat with Pi Story Gamemasters - On Nov. 25 at 5 P.M. PDT, players can enjoy time with the Pi Story Team and win prizes currently not in game, to signup visit http://www.xfire.com/cms/xf_pi_story/. Xfire is a free tool for gamers that automaticall. . .

Phantasy Star Universe Ambition of the Illuminus continues the exciting PSU story online and delivers new enemies, levels, classes, and weapons. Xbox 360 gamers can now download this exciting expansion pack for only 800 MS points. Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus is the expansion pack for the popular Phantasy Star Universe game, bringing a more personalized and interactive universe to the acclaimed series. In addition to new enemies, weapons, classes, and missions, there will be more options available for gamers to further individualize and customize their own unique avatars. Ambition of the Illuminus continues the exciting PSU story online as the playerandrsquo;s personal avatar is now the central character, investigating and working to restore peace in the chaotic Gurhal System. Players investigate through a series of online single-player missions, meeting familiar characters like Ethan Waber from Episode 1, along with other new faces, including no-nonsense GUARDIAN instructor, Laia Martinez. In addition, the online multiplayer world, with its fast-paced, engaging battle experience for up to six players, has been greatly expanded with over 25 new missions, 5 new bosses, and more than 100 added weapons and items.. . .

WESTWOOD, MA andndash; November 18, 2008 - Turbine, Inc. announced today that The Lord of the Rings Onlineandtrade;: Mines of Moriaandtrade; is now available for purchase across North America and Europe. Mines of Moria expands the award-winning online world of Middle-earth and allows players to explore the ancient underground cities of the dwarves, battle epic characters in the depths, face off with the Watcher, be a part of the fateful release of Durinandrsquo;s Bane and more! In addition to extending the challenge to new heights, Mines of Moria will introduce two new classes, ten additional levels, hundreds of new quests, and the highly anticipated Legendary Item system. andldquo;The Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO) has established itself as one of the worldandrsquo;s premium MMOs for successfully integrating story into a game that features innovative and entertaining advancement through an immersive and breathtaking world,andrdquo; said Jeffrey Steefel, Executive Producer of The Lord of the Rings Online. andldquo;Mines of Moria will raise the bar with the introduction of Legendary Items, a massive new system that will let players advance unique and powerful weapons and items that grow in might alongside their hero. These unique and powerful weapons will be by our playersandrsquo; sid. . .

SAN FRANCISCO (November 18, 2008) andndash;SEGAandreg; of America, Inc. is happy to announce that Sonic Unleashedandtrade; for the Wiiandtrade; home video game system and the PlayStationandreg;2 computer entertainment system has officially shipped to stores across North America. Packed with stunning internationally-inspired locations and classic fast-paced gameplay, Sonic Unleashed promises an action-packed adventure for gamers of all ages featuring an extensive variety of missions and puzzle stages as well as unlockable content throughout the game for players to uncover. Developed by Sonic Team in Japan, Sonic Unleas. . .

Redwood City, Calif. - November 18, 2008 - Eidos Interactive Ltd., creator of some of the world's leading videogame properties, today announced that Tomb Raider: UnderworldT has shipped to retailers for the Xbox 360R video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Games for WindowsR, PLAYSTATIONR3 computer entertainment system, WiiT and Nintendo DST. Starring videogame icon Lara Croft, Tomb Raider: UnderworldT is an epic adventure that delivers advanced exploration-based gameplay that gives players a new level of challenge and choice as they solve mysteries from exotic locations around the world. 'Tomb Raider: UnderworldT brings to life a realistic world that fully compliments Lara Croft's bold personality,' said Sean Vesce, General Manager of Crystal Dynamics. 'We continue to innovate on the brand that defined the action-adventure genre and we are excited to introduce fans and gamers to an immersive, believable world that they can explore and conquer.' Tomb Raider: UnderworldT seamlessly blends exploration, grand scale puzzle solving and combat, taking players on an archeological journey to the ancient nether worlds of the Mediterranean, Thailand, Mexico, the Arctic Sea and more. As fearless adventurer Lara Croft, gamers uncover proof of the existence of the Norse underworld and the mythical Hammer of Thor, . . .

Cambridge, MA andndash; November 18, 2008 -- Harmonix, the worldandrsquo;s premier music video game development company, andMTV Games, a part of Viacomandrsquo;s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), along with distribution partner Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced Rock Bandandreg;Track Pack Volume 2 for the Xbox 360andreg; video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATIONandreg;3 computer entertainment system, the PlayStationandreg;2 computer entertainment system and the Wiiandtrade; home video game console from Nintendo has shipped to retail stores nationwide. Pricing for the game is $29.99 MSRP for all platform versions. Rock BandTrack Pack Volume 2 features 20 amplifying tracks recorded by some of the most popular rock artists in history from Lynyrd Skynyrd and Mandouml;tley Cranduuml;e to Red Hot Chili Peppers and Duran Duran. Rock BandTrack Pack Volume 2 can be played as a standalone game. . .

Glendale, CA andndash; November 18, 2008 andndash; Ignition Entertainment Ltd., a UTV Enterprise, a worldwide publisher and developer of videogames announced today that The King of Fighters XII is coming to North America and Europe in 2009. In celebration of its landmark 15th Anniversary, The King of Fighters XII andmdash; one of the last great arcade 3-on-3 fighter games andmdash; is about to get even greater. For the first time in its history, this ultimate fighting game has undergone a complete graphical overhaul. All sprites used over the past 14 years have been dropped and replaced with new 2D high definition, high resolution sprites, on detailed 2D backgrounds, drawn 100% by hand. andldquo;Dreams never die!andrdquo; said Ajay Chadha, President of Ignition Entertainment. andldquo;Iandrsquo;ve been a huge The King of Fighters fan since 1994 when the game first debuted and I know original fans will be as excited as I am about this groundbreaking installment of this very popular series. And just as importantly, The King of Fighters XII should be a treat for the new gamers whoandrsquo;ve just been introduced to the hugely popular franchise.andrdquo; . . .

EL SEGUNDO, CA - November 18, 2008 - Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. announced today that Little Magician's Magic Adventure is currently in development for the Nintendo DSandtrade; system. In this unique combination of an adventure game and simulation RPG players are tasked with attending classes in Magic Academy while learning the mysteries of magic and the art of casting spells while building relationships with other students. As players attend classes, build relationships and master the art of magic, they can explore the wonders of the enchanted world that surrounds them. Using their spell casting abilities and unique interactions with their surroundings players are confronted with puzzles and adventures that will challenge their skill. As players attend Magic Academy, they'll be immersed in a living, breathing world where time flows as it does in the real world, and each week, player's wizardry skills are put to the test in a new magical adventure. Custom avatars can be made with 1500 varieties of clothing, furniture and characters to choose from. Additionally, players can learn new magic spells and abilities by forming different bonds with the 150 unique characters populating the world. Different stories and adventures will be revealed depen. . .

El Segundo, Calif. - November 18, 2008 - Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., announced today that Castlevania Judgment for the Nintendo Wiiandtrade; has shipped to retail outlets nationwide. Produced by legendary Castlevania producer Koji 'Iga' Igarashi, Castlevania Judgment marks the franchise's entry into the 3-D versus-action genre with a host of characters that span the franchise's 22-year history. 'Konami has taken the Castlevania franchise in a new direction by uniting both new and legendary characters in a multiplayer combat game created exclusively for the Wii,' said Anthony Crouts, vice president of marketing for Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. 'With gorgeous characters and rendered 3D graphics, Castlevania Judgment takes full advantage of the Wii console. Players utilize the Wii Remote and Nunchuck capabilities to swing and throw objects, creating an immersive experience that is only possible on the Wii.' With 3D environments rendered on the Wii, players can choose sides in an epic battle of good versus evil using iconic Castlevania characters designed by famed manga artist Takeshi Obata. The title brings together several generations of playable characters from 22 years of past Castlevania games, including Simon Belmont, Maria. . .

EDISON, N.J., November 18, 2008 - Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced that Cooking Mama World Kitchen for Wiiandtrade; is now available at retail stores nationwide. Developed by Cooking Mama Limited, the second installment of the fan favorite Wii series is filled with new features including kitchen mini-games, 3D graphics, 51 fresh recipes, customization, 2 player cooperative cooking and a bonus unlockable game mode! 'We are incredibly excited to deliver Cooking Mama World Kitchen to fans in advance of the holiday season,' said Jesse Sutton, Chief Executive Officer, Majesco. 'Mama's Wii sequel is designed to maximize the fun-from new comedic mini-games to cooperative play, World Kitchen delivers it all in full 3D along with improved motion controls that make virtual cooking an event for the whole family.' In Cooking Mama World Kitchen players use the Wii Remoteandtrade; as a universal cooking utensil to chop, grate, slice and stir their way through 51 all-new recipes, ranging from parfait to Ratatouille to pancakes a. . .

REDWOOD CITY, CA - November 18, 2008 - Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that The Simsandtrade; 2 Mansion and Garden Stuff Pack, the latest stuff pack for the critically-acclaimed PC Game The Sims 2, will hit store shelves today. The pack includes unique building elements that let you create mansions and gardens for your Sims in three all new architectural styles including Moroccan, Second Empire and Art Deco. There are a host of new architectural and landscaping items to choose from to make your Sims' mansions look more stunning than ever. You now have the ability to re-create your Sims' homes into luxurious mansions with all-new items. You can add new character to your Sims' estates with exotic columns, stunning new archways, chic ceiling fans, sweeping grand staircases and beautifully designed windows and doors. In addition, you can completely re-invent your Sims' gardens with a colorful foundation of flower beds and shrubs including delicate irises, cheerful daylilies and bright sunflowers. Each different architectural style has a unique look and feel. You can transform your Sims' home into an imposing Moroccan palace with lush gardens. You can build estates that are classic yet bold with the glamorous 'Old Hollywood' style of Art Deco or create grand manors and sculpt. . .

EL SEGUNDO, CA - November 18, 2008 - Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. and announce today that Karaoke Revolutionandreg; Presents: American Idolandreg; Encore 2 for the Xbox 360andreg; video game entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATIONandreg;3 computer entertainment system and Wiiandtrade; has shipped to retail stores nationwide. Featuring 40 all new smash-hit songs, including hits performed on the show, and several unique modes of play, KRAIE 2 enables players to sing and perform through a full season of competition to claim the title of American Idol. Contestants are challenged to put on their best performance as they must face digital versions of the famed judges - Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson, who are ready to critique their singing performances. 'With Karaoke Revolutionandreg; Presents: American Idolandreg; Encore, fans of the #1 TV show in America are given the ability to create their own personal American Idol experience and bring the excitement and competition into their living rooms. We expect KRAIE2 to be the ultimate must-have gift this holiday season,' said Anthony Crouts, Vice President of Marketing for Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. James Ngo, Director of Consumer Products FME, North America . . .

Konami has unveiled the release date and more details on MEME Expansion - the latest upcoming Metal Gear Onlineandtrade; expansion pack for the ultimate squad based, tactical shooter based on the Metal Gear Solid Universe. MEME Expansion will be available as a bundle with Gene Expansion for pre-purchase November 18th and officially released for download and play on November 25th for $14.99 and available separately for a SRP of $9.99 via the Metal Gear Online's in-game shop. MEME Expansion will contain a vast amount of content that will thrill Metal Gear Online players - with new maps, special characters, new skills, the ability to play as customizable characters, and more. 2 new special characters o Liquid Ocelot - Has the ability to manipulate the Sons of the Patriots lock system with the Guns of the Patriots ability. In multiplayer, the Guns of the Patriots deactivates targeted enemies' entire weapon system. o Mei Ling - Has three special techniques - Trench Mortar, Soliton Sonar, and the ability to transfix an enemy. Additional Rules and Settings - These can be played without purchasing the second expansion pack o No Headshot Setting: In this setting, headshots do not equal instant death. Headshots will cause th. . .

EDISON, N.J., November 17, 2008 - Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced that the popular anagram game, Bananagrams, is now available as a free application on Facebook Platform. Developed by Large Animal Games, the award-winning Bananagrams goes above and beyond the rules of traditional board games in favor of an every-player-for-themselves approach that delivers lightning-fast puzzle play in a competitive environment. Unlike most board games where players have to wait for their opponents to make a move before they can take another turn, the object of Bananagrams is to create as many words as quickly as possible from an initial batch of selected tiles. Players must simultaneously scramble to form interconnected words while drawing additional letters from a community pile of tiles. Once the tile pile is depleted, the player who is able to use all of his or her tiles first wins. Facebook users can play Bananagrams with up to 25 friends in the classic Live Multiplayer mode, communicating with one another using in-game chat. If their friends aren't online, players can always make some new ones by jumping into a public room. Or, they can set up a play-on-your-own-time Banana Cafandeacute; challenge for up to 25 of their friends, who then race against each other to use up all their letters in the least amount of time. Pla. . .

Glendale, CA andndash; November 17, 2008 andndash; Ignition Entertainment Ltd., a UTV Enterprise, a worldwide publisher and developer of videogames, in conjunction SNK Playmore is pleased to announce that Metal Slug 7andtrade; for Nintendo DS is confirmed to blast into retail stores nationwide on November 18, 2008. Along with the fast-paced 2-D shooting action for which the franchise has been widely renowned, Ignition is offering as a gift to fans a special bonus disc including exclusive wallpaper and game trailers. andldquo;Adding a premium extra to the game is our way of saying thank you to the fans who have given so much loyal support and dedication to the Metal Slug series throughout the years,andrdquo; said Ajay Chadha, President of Ignition Entertainment. andldquo;We hope that Metal Slug lovers are as excited as we are about this upcoming release!andrdquo; Hailed by Nintendo Power as a game andldquo;as true to its roots as it can get,andrdquo; and saluted by PLAY magazine as andldquo;A raging run andlsquo;n gun, tailor made for life on the go,andrdquo; Metal Slug 7 features seven brand new and fully detailed missions and six playable characters along with a host of new weapons, colossal new bosses, new Slugs to pilot and new gameplay modes for added replay value. . . .

If you log into Stage Select today, you might just see something pop up on your screen that looks like this: Stage Select is proud to introduce a new achievement system to reward all the folks that contribute to the site on a regular basis. There are many achievements that you can earn, and each of these achievements boosts your score by a set amount of XP... Which will in turn be reflected in your Level. Here just a few of the achievements that you can earn: Achievement -- How You Earn It Ally -- First Login Whisperer -- First Forum Post Grand Orator -- Post 2000 Times Contributer -- Submit First Game Haxor -- Post 50 game codes Log in to see which achievements you've already unlocked, and as you participate in the site, you can expect to earn a whole bunch more! . . .

SANTA MONICA, CA - November 14, 2008 - After making their entry in a Guitar HeroR set list with 'When You Were Young' on Guitar HeroR III: Legends of Rock, multi-platinum alternative rockers The Killers are playing a downloadable encore in Activision Publishing, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Guitar HeroR World Tour, the company announced today. To celebrate the release of the band's third album, Day andamp; Age, The Killers downloadable content will be available simultaneously with the album's release on November 25th and will feature two singles off Day andamp; Age: 'Human' and 'Losing Touch.' Rounding out the Track Pack and adding to the killer experience is the GRAMMYR nominated smash hit 'Mr. Brightside' from the band's debut album Hot Fuss. The Killers Track Pack will be available on Xbox LIVER Marketplace for the Xbox 360R video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 440 Microsoft Points and on the PLAYSTATIONRStore for the PLAYSTATIONR3 computer entertainment system for $5.49. In addition, 'Human,' 'Losing Touch' and 'Mr. Brightside' will be released as single downloadable songs for Xbox 360 for 160 Microsoft Points, PLAYSTATION 3 system for $1.99 and NintendoR Wi-Fi Connection for WiiT for 200 Wii Points. Guitar Hero World Tour transforms music gaming . . .

SANTA MONICA, CA - November 14, 2008 - Following up Guitar HeroR: On Tour the groundbreaking and best-selling Nintendo DSTM game, fans can once again become traveling rock gods as Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) debuts Guitar HeroR On Tour: DecadesT in European retail outlets today and in North American stores on Sunday, November 16, 2008. The game leverages the technology of its predecessor and expands the experience with a new progression taking players on a musical journey from classics of the 1970s through today's greatest hits. The game features a number of enhancements, including the ability to stream songs with the original Guitar Hero: On Tour to add yet another fun, social dimension to handheld gaming. Fans can play through any one of three different solo career paths, each with their own story: Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, and Guitar Duel. Players can rock out to the largest set list in a handheld game to-date with 28 master tracks and more than 60 songs that can be streamed with owners of the original game. 'Guitar Hero On Tour: Decades allows gamers to command center stage and rock out to their favorite tunes anywhere they go,' said Dusty Welch, SVP and Head of Publishing for Guitar Hero Franchise at RedOctane. 'The game gets players jamming through the decades of rock 'n' roll alongside era-defini. . .