Mortal Kombat HD Arcade Kollection is an upcoming release that features MK1, MK2 and UMK3 bundled together and totally remade. That’s right! This is not your Grandma’s upscaling. This is remastered HD graphics that are being built from the ground up. The game’s development was previously confirmed but no word on a release date nor a price. Until now.

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A major UK retailer now has the game listed for pre-order with a November release date and $39.99 price.

The listing only has a Playstation 3 version which could point to an exclusive but it seems more likely that Sony is getting a timed exclusive where the Xbox 360 will come out at a later date.

Also rumored is a pack in demo of the upcoming Mortal Kombat game set to release next year. Killer!

You knew it was coming but it’s finally official: Microsoft has announced the retail bundle that sends their new slim Xbox 360 and the Kinect motion sensor on a happy picnic. And what do you get to snack on for that happy picnic? Your very own copy of Kinect Adventures! So for all of those that were waiting to pick up a newer, slimmer, quieter, greener and shinier Xbox 360, now is your chance!

The bundle will come in two flavors: a 4GB version that retails for $300 and a 250GB version that retails for $400. Keep in mind that the smaller bundle is the matte finish on the console. So if you want the shiny shine, you might have to splurge for the bigger one. Or break out your glossy clear coat can.

Of course, if you don’t need a new console, you can just opt for the Kinect unit on its own with the Kinect Adventures picnic. But who wants to eat alone?

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Break out your flowers, the PS3 is heading to it’s death bed. The same disease that cursed our beloved Dreamcast is knocking on Sony’s door: piracy. Someone posted a working jailbreak a few days ago for the PS3 and now we have this:

Yes, that little metallic virus is called the ConsolePlug CP03057 and it’s about to strike in the hearts of PS3 owners everywhere. What is it? It’s a USB dongle that allows you to jailbreak your PS3 and install a backup manager. No screws, no glue, no shady trenchcoat man required. You plug it in, install software and go. It was nice knowing you PS3, good luck on your journey.

Of course, the proliferation of piracy all depends on how easy it is to implement. This one is frighteningly easy. Check out these instructions posted elsewhere:

How to Jailbreak Playstation 3, Playstation 3 Mod Chip Tutorial

Step 1
Switch off the console before connecting the USB PS Jailbreak. Follow the procedure depending on the console you own.

PlayStation 3 FAT
Simply turn off the console from the rear switch.
PlayStation 3 SLIM
It is essential to disconnect the power cord from the back of the console.

Step 2
Now connect the USB PS Jailbreak to any of the USB connectors on Playstation 3, make sure that you don’t have any other devices connected to PS3, as we jailbreak it.

Step 3
Press the ‘Power’ button on the console and then press the ‘Eject’ button. Notice how the two LED’s on PS Jailbreak USB turn on while the console is loading.

1. If the green light is lit, that means Playstation 3 Jailbreak is working properly.

2. If the red light is lit, that means Playstation 3 hasn’t loaded the Jailbreak correctly. This happens when you don’t properly press the ‘Power’ sequence and then ‘Eject’ button.

If you end up with the red light, repeat the process, making sure you have cut down power for Playstation 3 Fat, and have disconnected the power cord from the back of Playstation 3 Slim.

Step 4
Once the PS Jailbreak has loaded correctly, connect the USB external storage device with Back Up Manager console, that you downloaded before from the website.

Step 5
Go to game menu and move to option ‘Install Package Files’, and select Back Up Manager, ‘Manager.PKG’.

Step 6
Once the Back Up Manager is installed, select the Back Up Manager and press X button to run it.

Step 7
After you have opened the Back Up Manager, put in a DVD of the game and select whether to make a back up on the internal HDD, or the external USB storage device. If you want to make a back up on the external HDD, press Circle.

Step 8
To load a previously created back up, insert a game DVD in console then select the desired back up from the Back Up Manager and press X to install the game. You can also delete your previously created back up by pressing /\.

Note. The reason behind inserting a DVD in the console is to emulate the loading process.

Step 9
After installing the game, you are automatically redirected to the main menu where you can see the game installed and ready to be played.

Warning. Once the jailbreak is installed on the console, it can’t be uninstalled or removed.

Notes
• It may take up to 90 minutes to back up a game using PS Jailbreak, it took the tester in our case ‘PanaPozi’ about 90 minutes to back up God of War III.
• The online mode works perfect right now but you never know when PSN patches this exploit.
• It is impossible to install the updated to the games if they are installed on PS Jailbreak, but if you have DVD, the updates work as usual.
• It is impossible to jump the videos of the games that are installed on PS Jailbreak.
• Although the Back Up Manager is installed in the console, it is necessary to have PS Jailbreak properly connected and enabled to run the Back Up Manager.

Disclaimer. This guide is for testing and educational purposes only. We won’t be responsible for any loss of important data or malfunctioning of your device. You have been warned!

The End.

Of those instructions and of the Playstation 3.

Good bye Sony, I loved ye well.

PS. Das Reviews does not condone piracy in any shape or form unless it has Johnny Depp in it and is a swashbuckling good time.

PAX! It’s time for everyone’s favorite gamer oriented convention is going on and great news, screens and videos are hitting the web. Check out these gorgeous high res screenshots of Mortal Kombat. What do we call this? 9? Reboot? 2010? Who cares? Check em out!

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Coming hot off the digital presses are these amazing screenshots from the follow up to the smash hit Arkham Asylum: Arkham City! We see Catwoman, Two Face, Harley Quinn and of course, Bats. Love the look of Two Face in this game. That picture of Catwoman reminds me that I need to visit my Aunt in Cleveland.

This is a whole mess of them. Someone upstairs must be happy with me. It ain’t Jeanie in Accounting, that’s for sure. What a biznatch. Check em out below!

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Today at Apple’s media event, they showed off some new gaming tech for the iPhone. Senor Jobs detailed the Game Center, a way for you to play iPhone games with your friends. It showcases Leaderboards, Achievements, and matching making if you are all on your lonesome. Check out the screens from the announcment below and stayed tuned for more news and videos!

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Today at Apple’s media event, they showed off some new gaming tech for the iPhone. One of the coolest things demoed was what they called Project Sword, an action adventure RPG that uses touch on the screen (of course) to battle your opponents. Check out some pictures from the event below and stay tuned for the video from the event!

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Microsoft is going back to Hollywood and teaming up with Michael Bay for the third Transformers movie. The Xbox 360 had a small cameo in the first Transformers movie but it’s getting a bigger role in the threequel. Microsoft has unveiled it’s new Special Edition Xbox 360 controller with transforming d-pad.

Major Nelson has a small video detailing the changes which you can peep below. Check out the beautiful pictures of the new Autobot after the jump.

Nintendo just announced that they are dropping the MSRP of their DSi and DSi XL handhelds. That’s a full Jackson that you can spend on more games or hot dogs. Why hot dogs? Everybody loves hot dogs that’s why!

Of course, with Nintendo DS being the hottest selling handheld console in history, why would they want to drop the price? We think it’s because they are getting close to announcing the release date of the 3DS and they need to move some units before stoking the fire. Who would want to buy an old system knowing the new one is coming around the bend?

Check out the full press release below and stay tuned to Das Reviews for more information.

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NINTENDO DROPPING PRICES OF NINTENDO DSI AND NINTENDO DSI XL SYSTEMS ON SEPT. 12

Latest Versions of Best-Selling Portable Video Game System in History to be Priced at $149.99 and $169.99

REDMOND, Wash., Aug. 30, 2010 – Nintendo is dropping the suggested retail price of its Nintendo DSi™ and Nintendo DSi XL™ video game systems. Effective Sept. 12, the new suggested retail price of the Nintendo DSi system will be $149.99, while the new suggested retail price for the Nintendo DSi XL system will be $169.99. The Nintendo DS™ Lite model will remain at a suggested retail price of $129.99. The Nintendo DS family of video game systems is the best-selling in the history of the U.S. and worldwide. The new prices offer consumers tremendous value for their money while providing access to the best portable video game experiences possible.

“We know shoppers want to get the maximum value out of every dollar they spend,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “Our new Nintendo DSi prices make it easier than ever for consumers to access the tremendous variety of games, applications and social tools on the Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DSi XL systems.”

The Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DSi XL systems offer consumers access to more than 1,300 packaged games and more than 200 downloadable games. Both systems feature two built-in cameras and photo- and sound-manipulation software that provide for a more social experience. Users can wirelessly upload photos to Facebook with the touch of a button (wireless broadband Internet access required). The Nintendo DSi XL system, which features a screen that is 93 percent larger than that of the Nintendo DS Lite, comes pre-loaded with software like Brain Age™ Express: Math, Brain Age Express: Arts & Letters, Flipnote Studio™, Photo Clock and the Nintendo DSi Browser.

Through the end of July, total Nintendo DS family hardware sales are more than 42.3 million in the United States alone, according to the NPD Group. Recent and upcoming software releases for the Nintendo DS family of systems include DRAGON QUEST® IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies™ (now available), Professor Layton and the Unwound Future™ (Sept. 12), Pokémon™ Ranger: Guardian Signs (Oct. 4), Art Academy™ (Oct. 25), Mario vs. Donkey Kong™: Mini-Land Mayhem! (Nov. 14) and Golden Sun™: Dark Dawn (Nov. 29).

Remember that Nintendo DSi features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendodsi.com.

A rumored Rock Band 3 set list was leaked earlier this week and Harmonix has a video that comments on said leak. Check it out below and go further to see the full 83 song track list.

Rock Band 3 Setlist OFFICIAL Comment from Harmonix on Vimeo.

The Complete Rock Band 3 Setlist

1. Amy Winehouse – “Rehab”
2. Anthrax – “Caught in a Mosh”
3. At The Drive-In – “One Armed Scissor”
4. Avenged Sevenfold – “Beast And The Harlot”
5. The B-52s – “Rock Lobster”
6. The Beach Boys – “Good Vibrations” (Live)
7. Big Country – “In a Big Country”
8. Blondie – “Heart of Glass”
9. Bob Marley & The Wailers – “Get Up, Stand Up”
10. The Bronx – “False Alarm”
11. Chicago – “25 or 6 to 4″
12. The Cure – “Just Like Heaven”
13. David Bowie – “Space Oddity”
14. Deep Purple – “Smoke on the Water”
15. Def Leppard – “Foolin’”
16. Devo – “Whip It”
17. Dio – “Rainbow in the Dark”
18. Dire Straights – “Walk of Life”
19. The Doobie Brothers – “China Grove”
20. The Doors – “Break On Through (To the Other Side)”
21. Dover – “King George”
22. Echo & the Bunnymen – “The Killing Moon”
23. Elton John – “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting”
24. Faith No More – “Midlife Crisis”
25. Filter – “Hey Man, Nice Shot”
26. The Flaming Lips – “Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt. 1″
27. Foreigner – “Cold as Ice”
28. Golden Earring – “Radar Love”
29. HIM – “Killing Loneliness”
30. Huey Lewis and the News – “The Power of Love”
31. Hypernova – “Viva La Resistance”
32. Ida Maria – “Oh My God”
33. INXS – “Need You Tonight”
34. The J. Geils Band – “Centerfold”
35. James Brown – “I Got You (I Feel Good)”
36. Jane’s Addiction – “Been Caught Stealing”
37. The Jimi Hendrix Experience ˆ”Crosstown Traffic”
38. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts – “I Love Rock ‘n Roll”
39. John Lennon – “Imagine”
40. Juanes – “Me Enamora”
41. Lynyrd Skynyrd – “Free Bird”
42. Maná – “Oye Mi Amor”
43. Marilyn Manson – “The Beautiful People”
44. Metric – “Combat Baby”
45. The Muffs – “Outer Space”
46. Night Ranger – “Sister Christian”
47. Ozzy Osbourne – “Crazy Train”
48. Paramore – “Misery Business”
49. Phish – “Llama”
50. Phoenix – “Lasso”
51. The Police – “Don’t Stand So Close to Me”
52. Poni Hoax – “Antibodies”
53. Pretty Girls Make Graves – “Something Bigger, Something Brighter”
54. Primus – “Jerry Was a Race Car Driver”
55. Queen – “Bohemian Rhapsody”
56. Queens of the Stone Age – “No One Knows”
57. Rammstein – “Du Hast”
58. Ramones – “I Wanna Be Sedated”
59. Raveonettes – “Last Dance”
60. Rilo Kiley – “Portions for Foxes”
61. Riverboat Gamblers – “Don’t Bury Me… I’m Still Not Dead”
62. Roxette – “The Look”
63. Slipknot – “Before I Forget”
64. Smash Mouth – “Walkin’ on the Sun”
65. The Smiths – “Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One Before”
66. The Sounds – “Living in America”
67. Spacehog – “In the Meantime”
68. Steve Miller Band – “Fly Like an Eagle”
69. Stone Temple Pilots – “Plush”
70. Swingin’ Utters – “This Bastard’s Life”
71. T. Rex – “20th Century Boy”
72. Tears for Fears – “Everybody Wants to Rule the World”
73. Tegan and Sara – “The Con”
74. Them Crooked Vultures – “Dead End Friends”
75. Tokio Hotel – “Humanoid”
76. Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers – “I Need to Know”
77. The Vines – “Get Free”
78. War – “Low Rider”
79. Warren Zevon – “Werewolves of London”
80. The White Stripes – “The Hardest Button to Button”
81. Whitesnake – “Here I Go Again”
82. The Who – “I Can See for Miles”
83. Yes – “Roundabout”