Our Favorite Vacation Games: Shack on Holiday
2008-07-03T20:30-06:00
With summer in full swing and the 4th of July holiday rapidly approaching, it's likely that many Shackers are gearing up for getaways to the world's most exotic destinations. But you can't risk third-degree burns on hot vinyl car seats without a little insurance--namely, a ready supply of excellent ...

Evening Reading
2008-07-03T20:00-06:00
Lots of explosions this weekend! Also fire! Yeah!


Judge orders YouTube viewers
reveal
Dude, big
storm
Calorie fighting with a pill
Txt to fight
crime


As for the the videogame news around these parts for today:


Soul Calibur XBLA ends up sucking
ass
...

Darksiders Media Is Apocalyptic
2008-07-03T17:43-06:00
Publisher THQ sent along a new trailer and screenshots from Darksiders: Wrath of War (PS3, 360), Vigil Games' upcoming tale of the Four Horsemen that came too soon.









Shackvideo users can use the HD Stream.

Mercenaries 2 Trailer Eats Helicopters for Breakfast
2008-07-03T16:49-06:00
Publisher EA has passed in a new trailer from Pandemic's open world action sequel Mercenaries 2: World in Flames, offering three different approaches to one of its missions.
In development for PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, Mercenaries 2 is slated to hit retail shelves August 31.

...

Prizefighter Dev In 'Consultation' with Take-Two; Possible 'Redundancies' Could Lead to Layoffs
2008-07-03T15:56-06:00
UK-based Venom Games may face layoffs or outright closure following an evaluation by parent company Take-Two Interactive, according to Kotaku.

"We are assessing the role of Venom Games in Take-Two's overall global studio system and are in a consultation with the employees of Venom in relation...

DVD Market Still Trouncing Game Software Sales
2008-07-03T15:00-06:00
Contrary to previous reports that US game sales had surpassed those of DVD movies in 2007, the Entertainment Merchants Association revealed that DVDs still hold a substantial lead over game software.

According to Kotaku, the EMA said that the data from sales tracking firm NPD showing $18.85 billi...

Rock Band DLC: Red Hot Chili Peppers and Rush, Includes Never Before Released Rush Master
2008-07-03T14:01-06:00
Developer Harmonix has unveiled next week's downloadable content for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 editions of its multi-instrument music title Rock Band:



Red Hot Chili Peppers - "Snow (Hey Oh)"

Red Hot Chili Peppers - "Tell Me Baby"

Rush - "Closer to the Heart"

Rush - "Working Man ...

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky Trailer Is Volumetric
2008-07-03T13:51-06:00
A new trailer from GSC Game World's S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky (PC) has arrived by way of publisher Deep Silver, showcasing the new technology, effects and environments contained in the upcoming shooter prequel.

Clear Sky is due out August 29. For more information, check out the recently released ...