Electronic Arts will be shifting to a higher gear this December with the release of the first downloadable add-on pack for Need for Speed: Shift's PS3 and Xbox 360 versions. Even better, it's gonna be free.

Following yesterday's Resident Evil 5: Alternative Edition announcements, here's a trailer for Lost in Nightmares, the first new episode to be released. Come back to the Spencer estate and be regaled with Chris and Jill's astute observations regarding cranks in the vid after the jump.

No More Heroes is making the jump to the PS3 and Xbox 360. We already saw some shots of the new versions in the Famitsu scan we posted a couple of days ago but those were tiny. Hit the full article for a better view of how Heroes' Paradise will stack up against the original. There's also some pre-order bonus info past the jump.

IO Interactive and Square Enix Europe (formerly Eidos) have confirmed the existence of the Kane & Lynch sequel, Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days. Details for the game remain scarce, but gaming blog Kotaku was able to unearth a few. Hit the jump for more on this game.

Here's a quick follow-up to the rather detailed Resident Evil 5: Alternative Edition (PS3 and Xbox 360) post we recently put up. We now have a North American launch schedule for the DLC. Hit the jump for details.

Bioware is looking to replicate the success of the Warden's Keep DLC with a new Dragon Age: Origins downloadable pack coming this winter. Details past  the jump.

Koei has finally announced a US release date for the home console versions of Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce, setting it just a few days before the recently publicized UK launch.

Following up on earlier rumors of Pandemic Studios' closure, Kotaku reports that an internal Electronic Arts memo has confirmed the studio's fate.

Albert Wesker is so cool that he can wear sunglasses at night, and if you dare call him on it he can rip your spine out. Heck, he's so cool that he even sports his signature shades while hunting Akrid. Wait, what? Details after the jump.

Genesis Coupes are invading Forza Motorsport 3! Microsoft and Turn 10 have announced the arrival of the "Hyundai Genesis Coupe Car Pack," now available for free on Xbox Live Marketplace. They've also announced a new car pack coming in December.