Aksys Games has announced a release window for Record of Agarest War, an SRPG developed by Compiled Heart, RED Entertainment, and Idea Factory. They also have some good news for Xbox 360 owners: you're getting the game too.

We didn't think there could be any bigger news this week than the release of Modern Warfare 2. Apparently, we were all wrong. Dead wrong. Modern Warfare 2's thunder-stealer: Microsoft's banhammer.

If you're feeling strapped for cash this past couple of weeks, particularly because of your latest purchases, Uncharted 2 and Modern Warfare 2, too bad, cos there's another hot "2" title that you shouldn't miss. It's Assassin's Creed 2 (PS3, Xbox 360, and PC), and it's coming your way next week. Not to worry, though. Amazon's got you covered. More details after the jump.

Thanks to quadraxas for the heads up!

Could there be a DLC coming our way this holidays for the futuristic shooter, Section 8 (PC, Xbox 360, PS3)? That's the vibe we're getting, based on Southpeak Interactive's Q1 earnings call yesterday.

The modders are not going down without a fight! Almost a week since Microsoft's Xbox 360 bans sent the scene in a flurry, the modders buried themselves hard at work at combating said anti-piracy measure. And now, the fix has arrived.

The Russians are angry. Apparently, they did not like how the controversial airport massacre level in Activision's blockbuster game was named the "No Russian" mission. To express their anger, they have ordered the recall of all the console versions of Modern Warfare 2 (Xbox 360, PS3, and PC) from their store shelves.

Assassin’s Creed II is quickly shaping up to be one of the year's blockbuster releases. We're just days away from launch, but for those of you who still hunger for more info on the game, here's a video interview with lead game designer Patrick Plourde.

Dear old Alan Wake has been sleeping in for far longer than originally expected. Last we heard, Remedy was just putting in the finishing touches on Mr. Wake's eponymous Xbox 360 game. Still, the question remains: how far away is Alan Wake's release? MCV says six months from now.

A five-song AFI track pack is coming to Rock Band 's in-game music store next week along with one from '80s all-female band The Bangles. Handheld rockers are also getting two new tracks; one each from Dead Kennedys and Sleater-Kinney.

Good news, RPG faithful. Final Fantasy XIII (Xbox360, PlayStation 3) now has a North American and European launch date. Hit the jump to find out when Lightning strikes the West.