Now that the groundwork has be laid for the integration of social networking apps into the Xbox 360 Dashboard, Microsoft has given out a date for when gamers can try out the console's new online features.

Now this is a story of epic proportions. A guy got kicked out from a New York City library after he reportedly brought a monitor, a wireless router, an Xbox 360, his external HD, a controller and a headset then began playing a shooter game, possibly Halo 3 or Call of Duty  using the library's public Wi-Fi connection.

Microsoft today announced that the Madden NFL 10 demo will be released exclusively on Xbox Live Marketplace on July 23, one week before its release on other platforms.

There's only a little over a month left until Madden NFL 10 officially hits retail, and so EA Sports is letting series fans have a taste of the latest Madden title by way of -- what else? -- a downloadable demo. But take note: there will be two demo versions -- an extra-special demo for those who pre-ordered and a vanilla version for everybody else. Details after the jump.

Sure, to finally be able to fry ghosts with your proton pack in Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, DS, PC, PSP) is fun in itself, but that doesn't mean we're not getting a few bonuses for doing so, right? Adding more fun to what's already fun is just sweet, sweet icing on the cake, yes? For that, here are the Trophies and Achievements for Ghostbusters: The Video Game.

When apocalyptic havoc threatens to extinguish mankind, the action always has to be in  New York City. How many times have we seen this city in the thick of total devastation? I've lost count. The opening cinematic for Prototype (PS3, Xbox 360, PC) also sees a completely trashed NYC, but you gotta admit, it looks bad-ass.

You may have already heard that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time is getting a refresh by way of a remake for the Xbox Live Arcade. Pics of the remake have been floating around the 'Net for a while now, but here's what is probably the first footage of the upcoming game. We've also come across some reports saying that Turtles In Time is also heading for the Wii.

Ever wondered why they called it Biohazard in Japan and Resident Evil in the US? Games Radar asked that very question that I'm sure a lot of you guys out there want to know as well. The answer comes from Chris Kramer, senior director of communications and community at Capcom US, who even reveals that he found Resident Evil super-cheesy.

Despite the critical calamity that is the Max Payne movie, the video game arm of the franchise is still going strong. Rockstar Games has sent out a press release announcing that they're planning to release Max Payne 3 by Winter of this year.

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It's not looking good for Mortal Kombat studio, Midway Games. The company, which recently filed for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, was officially delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. Further adding to its growing list of pains is its departure from E3 group, the Entertainment Software Association.