It will come as sad news to PS2 lovers, but from here on out, backwards compatibility for PS2 games will be gone for any new issues of Sony’s console. While it was relatively easy for them to put some PS1 hardware into the PS2 to make it work, doing the same for the PS3 proved to be much more trouble and much more hassle than they bargained for, making it not worth it for them in the long run. Good thing you can up an old PS2 for cheap enough, if you still want to play those classic games.

Soul Calibur is one of the best known fighting franchises in video games, and the fourth installment is no exception. They have included Star Wars characters in the game, like Darth Vader and Yoda to go toe to toe with all the regular Soul Calibur fighters. Not only that but you can create your own fighter to do battle with the best Soul Calibur roster to date. More gameplay modes than you can shake a stick at will keep you entertained for hours. Try out Story, Arcade, Tower of Reminiscence, Training Practice, Character Creation and Museum View modes. Of course, in this age what would a fighter be without a full online mode? Well for the first time in Soul Calibur history they introduce a full fledged online mode to play your friends, or with strangers from across the world, in multiple versus modes. The fighting system is surprisingly deep, and you could spend months or even years trying to perfect your favorite fighters moves and combos. You can find it here for $57. Read more »

If you forget that this version of the PS3 comes with a badass game, the gunmetal color still makes this 80gb bad boy worth whatever price Sony wants to charge you. Well, kind of. We gotta say the color is spectacular. This Playstation 3 Metal Gear Solid 4 Pack is set to release on June 12th, so keep your eyes peeled and don’t get caught slippin’ because this game will get real.

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Great news for Sony Playstation 3 owners, the Dualshock is back. Back in ’05 some douchebag judge ruled that Sony had to stop producing Dualshock controllers due to some obscure copyright infringment, basically player-hating on all of us hardcore gamers. Well it’s back in force, and wireless. $50.

The long awaited sequal to the GTA series is finally here, and in high-definition. You play a Slavic badass transplanted in Liberty City (New York if you will) who tries to live the American Dream, keep his family obligations, and stay alive, all the while building a rep and power. Sounds awesome huh?

Liberty City is updated to be more realistic, if not more grimy. Side missions and story missions are blurred in an even more involved sandbox environment. But are there enough hookers!? Also available for XBox 360, with a Special Edition for the XBox 360. $60.

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Combo filled asskicking, leading troops into battle, and epic Chinese History come together again for Dynasty Warriors 6.

If you’ve never played Dynasty Warriors you’re missing out on massive battlefields confronting waves and waves of enemy soldiers ready to be trampled by your horse. The graphics are amazing, but check it out for yourself after the break. Available for XBox 360, too. $60. Read more »

It’s finally here and it’s pretty scary; scary because you’ll think that these cars are real life as opposed to HD graphics.

Honestly speaking, a driving game can’t get much more realistic than Gran Turismo: 5 Prologue, not until we have HD 3D holograms. Don’t just take our word for it, check out the footage after the break. $40. Read more »