Turn down the lights, crank up the amps and prepare to command center stage as some of the most famous AND infamous tracks from previous Guitar Hero titles. Step into the spotlight in the most epic, full band jam session to date — Guitar Hero Smash Hits.

Harmonix and MTV Games' Rock Band Network is a new initiative that gives musicians and record labels the ability to author their own original recordings into gameplay files and sell their music as playable tracks through the newly-created Music Store.

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

• Star Wars: The Old Republic - Timeline Trailer #3
• Rabbids Go Home [Wii] - Neil Armstrong Trailer
• Brutal Legend [ALL] - Tim Schafer Trailer #2
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  We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

24 Caret Games' Retro/Grade is the first game played entirely in reverse, and while originally a PC game (it was a 2009 Independent Games Festival nominee for excellence in both audio and design) it is now coming to the Playstation Network instead.

Aion is the ultimate MMORPG with strengthened interaction between players, consisting of 3 realms - the heavens, the devildom and the dragon realm. Players will experience dynamic communications with the world of Aion as they conduct strategic battles.

Later this summer, Microsoft plans to roll out a major dashboard update for its Xbox 360, improving aspects such as the Netflix streaming video experience, video display options, but also adding new items like premium avatar clothing (with a marketplace), user ratings, and Games on Demand (in August). Microsoft is looking for feedback on the upcoming dashboard update early, so if you want to try it early, sign up here ...

Marvel vs. Capcom 2 pits some of Capcom's familiar faces against a host of Marvel Comic's biggest names in explosive three-on-three team battles.

Originally revealed in May, the Where the Wild Things Are movie tie-in games will be available this October, according to Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. The film, directed by Spike Jonze, opens Oct. 16, 2009.

In Painkiller: Resurrection you play William 'Wild Bill' Sherman, an ex CIA Agent and specialist for dangerous missions in the Black Ops Special Unit has a big problem: during his last job, he has managed to not only kill the head of an illegal drug operation and a slew of innocent civilians, but himself in a fatal mistake.

To celebrate its 10th year in the business, Paradox announced a deal sure to please PC gamers everywhere, offering its currently released library of games, such as Eleven Legacy, Mount & Blade, and Europa Universalis 3, at 50% off their regular retail prices.

Dante's Inferno is a 3rd action adventure adaptation of the medieval epic poem The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, telling the tale of Dante who journeys through the twisted, menacing nine circles of hell in pursuit of his beloved Beatrice. Visceral Games announced a collaboration with DC Comics/WildStorm to develop a comic book mini-series based on Dante’s Inferno, which will debut at Comic-Con later this week...

Playcast Media System and Israeli cable network Hot announced a large scale pilot launch of its groundbreaking new Playcast service, which allows TV viewers to play high-end video games, on demand, on their existing set-top-box with no lags or latency

The crazy, zany, world of Katamari is back and better than ever before, complete with new stages, new visual effects, new strategies, and full 1080p HD resolution! The gameplay has generated millions of fans worldwide and the loveable characters are ready to roll again.

EA and Major League Gaming announced a collaboration to bring the 2009 EA Sports Challenge Series to gamers around the world. Beginning this summer, MLG will operate live and online qualifying competitions for multiple PS3 titles from the EA Sports line-up.

Safecracker is a puzzle adventure game that requires you to use your wits, deductive reasoning, and puzzle solving skills to crack the master safe! Hired by the wealthy family of recently deceased billionaire, Duncan W. Adams, you must find the deed to his riches in one of 35 extraordinary safes.

On-field authenticity and emotion is taken to another level in Madden NFL 10. With more control over the outcome of the play than ever before, players can drag defenders towards the first down marker, fight for a fumble at the bottom of the pile, and avoid the rush by stepping up into the pocket.

Kuju Entertainment announced their new development studio Vatra located in Brno in the Czech Republic. Vatra is currently working on two unannounced multiplatform (PS3/X360/PC) titles for one of the industry’s top publishers due to hit the stores in early 2011.

For the first time ever, you can customize the makeup of your band with any combination of instruments in-game: two guitars and two drums, or three guitars and a microphone, etc. GH 5 will also feature new gameplay modes like Party Play and RockFest putting fun, competition and control at center stage as fans tailor the experience to match their personal style and interests.

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 takes golf fans inside-the-ropes to experience the drama and emotion of tournament golf. In addition, the U.S. Open, a USGA championship, and the USGA’s Rules of Golf will be available for the first time in the franchise's history.

Shattered Horizon is a multiplayer FPS where teams of players experience realistic zero gravity combat and fight to survive in the aftermath of a catastrophic Moon mining accident which throws billions of tons of rocky debris into near-Earth space.

Order of War features massive scale battles brought to life with a cinematic intensity never seen before in a WWII strategy game. Players take command of an entire army including ground troops, artillery, tank divisions and aircraft in all out strategic assaults.

The Mystery of Whiterock Castle is a classic “hidden object” game, that transports players of all ages into a medieval fairytale adventure telling the story of a young knave who sets out on a thrilling quest to find his beloved playmate.

Rumors about a new installment in the band-specific Guitar Hero franchise have been floating around for months, with the German ratings board, EBGames and Gamestop, all at one point having a listing, all of which were removed shortly thereafter. Be as it may it is coming and we have a partial track list of what to expect.

Modern Warfare 2 continues the gripping and heart-racing saga with an unprecedented level of action as players face off against a new threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse. The MW2 Prestige Edition includes the game, a Steelbook case (Hardened Edition), a Behind The Lines art book, a token allowing you to download the original CoD for PC/XBL/PSN and fully functional night vision goggles. The $149.99 bundle is #1 on Amazon's sales charts while it has already sold out in the UK.

Save Planet Roo and all its citizens from the evil Meemos by guiding differently shaped meteors that sustain and feed life to the planet. Rotate floating land masses to allow meteors to pass through safely. Use quick reflexes to navigate obstacles and complete the levels.