Epic Games has released a batch of new screenshots of Gears of War 3, which will be out next year. Gears was announced just a few months ago, and a few gameplay videos are expected to shown at E3 next month.

We’ve got a brand new trailer for Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies, which will be out this summer for the DS.

We know that “shipped” us quite different than “sold”, but in the videogame business, the amount of games shipped is usually on par wiht demand and the amount the publisher expects to sell, and in that respect, Red Dead Redemption appears to be selling quite a lot. Enough for publisher Take Two to ship 5 million units to retailers. Take Two has previously said that it will take 4 million units sold to recoup development costs, and it appears that they will.

Not only will Michael Jordan grace the cover of NBA 2K11, but the game will also feature Snoop Dogg, as Tweeted by 2K Sports.

Sony has announced that MAG will be getting a new DLC called ‘Interdiction’, which will include a new gametype where two teams storm a neutral map with three control points. Speaking of maps, the DLC includes three new maps, in addition to new awards (medals, ribbons and trophies).

Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi here races a full lap at the Nurbrugring track in Germany, in a Lexus IS-F race car. He seems pretty good — must’ve been all the hours he spent in the simulator. You know, Gran Turismo.

According to new rumors, the technology that powers the Nintendo 3DS is more powerful than the Wii, and is right up there with the Xbox 360 and PS3. While we find that hard to believe, considering Nintendo always goes for simple, cheap hardware, keep in mind that the performance rumors come from developers who are working with the new consoles. Also, considering that 3D requires at least 50% more processing power, the 3DS will certainly be more powerful than any current Nintendo hand-held device.

Warner Brothers and developer A1 studios have released the E3 trailer of FEAR 3, which will be extensively showcased at this years E3 conference next month.

Super Mario Galaxy was one of the best Mario games in years, and the sequel — the first direct sequel for a Mario game in years — had a lot to live up to. And it does. Not only does it surpass the original game, it manages to become the best Mario game ever. Yes, ever. And that includes Super Mario 64.

Super Mario Galaxy uses the same, tried and tested formula from the original game, but don’t expect many similarities when it comes to level design — there’s no recycling here. Nintendo has created some of the most imaginative, creative and best levels and puzzles in a Mario game since Super Mario 64. In many cases, it’s the perfect sequel, as it delivers on everywhere where the first game lacked (which wasn’t a lot). Certain things have been streamlined, like difficulty, which now fits everyone from noobs to veterans, and the graphics, which look just a tad better, at all the best places.

Story wise, there isn’t much to say, as the game doesn’t start where the original left off. Nope, instead, it’s the tried and tested formula, where Princess Peach gets kidnapped and Mario sets off to rescue her. One of the better things Super Mario Galaxy 2 has is a new, easier to navigate level model, just like in the old Mario games, with a map and everything. One of the best things about the game is, as you might expect, the levels. Nintendo has created some of the best platform levels and puzzles ever, and the first time you play through some of them, you’ll be in awe of just how perfect everything seems. Nintendo has polished this game to perfection, and it’s evident everywhere. One of the downsides: still no real multiplayer (like co-op), but Mario has never been about that.

In all, Super Mario Galaxy 2 is probably the best Mario game ever made, which by definition makes it the best Wii game ever made. Which, by another definition, means that if you own a Wii, you owe it to yourself to get this game.

The Good:
Immense Mario world.
Awesome level design
Great soundtrack
Lots of polish

The Bad:
Still no (real) multiplayer

Overall score: 10/10

After a successful start, with millions of copies sold and a top spot of the most played shooter online, Bad Company 2 has seen itself taken over by old rivals Modern Warfare 2 and World At War, among other games. The reason? BC2 is too easy, as the top ranks and unlocks are achieved within a month or two, leaving players little left to play for. More here.