TECMO KOEI America is offering a preorder incentive and Collector’s Edition version for DEAD OR ALIVE 5, which will ship on September 25 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The popular DOA series returns with a new look and feel while honoring the core franchise’s fighting legacy, and premiums for the game reflect this with both sensual in-game swimsuits for female characters and a deluxe set of both physical and in-game items in a sleek metal case for the Collector’s Edition. Created by Team NINJA, DEAD OR ALIVE 5 is coming off a strong showing at E3 2012.

Electronic Arts is being rewarded for sticking with Tiger Woods through thick and thin. In a perfect stroke of marketing, Woods won his first PGA TOUR event since his public divorce just before EA Sports was shipping Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13 and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13:The Masters Collector’s Edition to retailers around the world. His victory at Bay Hill has made Tiger relevant once again in the golf world and helped ratings surge for broadcasters. Woods also recently showed his sense of humor in the “Duel of the Masters” viral video with Shaquille O’Neal. Check out the making of that video below.

Kinect Star Wars’ road to release has been a bumpy one.  The project was first hinted at a while back, featuring a wild Jedi battling segment and the promise of full interaction with George Lucas’ universe.  Since that time, we’ve seen bits and pieces of it, mainly a cool podracing segment that features full 3D support.  But what about the rest of the game?  Relax, Force users, you won’t have to wait long for it, as it now has an official release date – as well as a…dance-off?

We're as much of a fan of James Bond as the next guy who likes his Q gadgets, but we can't help but think what a bummer it is that some of the best films in the series, like Goldeneye and (dare we argue) Octopussy aren't available yet on Blu-Ray format, the way they were meant to be seen.  But MGM rectified that this week at the Consumer Electronics Show when it made an announcement at Panasonic's booth regarding a special collector's edition set, due for release this year.

TECMO KOEI America is offering gamers a special $100 collector’s edition of its latest NINJA GAIDEN adventure for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Shipping on March 20, 2012, NINJA GAIDEN 3 will also be available for $60. The new game spotlights the series’ beloved Japanese dark hero, Ryu Hayabusa, with an original story developed by famed writer Masato Kato bringing new depth to the game’s intense swordsmanship and hardcore action combat. 

Remember the old school NES shooter Gradius from the NES days?  It was a pretty cool retro shooter where you could utilize power-ups based upon your choices – rather than dealing with what was automatically handed to you – while shooting enemies like crazy.  Well, Otomedius Excellent, Konami’s oft-delayed anime shooter for Xbox 360, is heavily inspired by that game, using a similar power-up system as you control barely-dressed cyber ladies, shooting everything in sight.  It’s definitely inspired, but a few setbacks keep it from reaching Gradius’ legendary status.

Over the years, Insomniac Games has effectively moved from one cartoony franchise (Spyro the Dragon) to another (Ratchet and Clank), without breaking a sweat.  These guys really know what makes each one click, especially when it comes to catchy gameplay that will attract players of all ages.  Needless to say, this trend continues with Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One, even if the gameplay is a bit different than what you've come to expect from games in the series.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is still just over two weeks from release, but it's already considered one of the most highly anticipated games this holiday season -- even if EA's trying to steal a little bit of that thunder with Battlefield 3.  But Activision's making all the right decisions on this game, and we explain why it's going to be an unstoppable juggernaut once November 8th rolls around...

Gears of War 3 left a huge presence on the show floor at PAX Prime this weekend, and though not everyone may be crazy about some of its features (like Microsoft's proposed and unnecessary Season Pass), it'll no doubt be a big seller for the game community.  Likewise, several peripheral makers are ready to back up Gears of War in full force, particularly Calibur, who showed off its upcoming Vault armor for Xbox 360 at the Triton booth.

LOS ANGELES – WWE superstar The Miz entered the main ring at WWE Fan Axxess outside of Stapes Center before Summerslam 2011 to announce the full roster of WWE 12. He was joined by fellow superstar Randy Orton, who’s on the cover of the new game, during the event. But Orton won’t be the only superstar with cover honors this November. THQ is allowing fans to vote on who will be on the collector’s edition of the game – WWE legend Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson or current WWE Co-Champion John Cena.

Electronic arts and BioWare have a presence in San Diego to take advantage of Comic-Con 2011. Before the panels and hands-on opportunities of the convention, EA revealed three editions of Star Wars: The Old Republic. The Collector’s Edition, Digital Deluxe Edition and Standard Edition are available for pre-order today at participating retailers, with digital versions available exclusively at Origin. Upon pre-order, players will be granted a redemption code that will unlock early game access as well as an in-game color stone to change your weapon effect. Pre-order quantities are limited and Early Game Access will only be available to those who pre-order the game and redeem their code before the game’s official release.   

Batman: Arkham City is just about three months away from release, and the sheer scope and magnitude of the sequel make it look like it'll easily top Game of the Year-winner Batman: Arkham Asylum.  Bigger stages, ability to play as side characters (Catwoman and Robin, namely), new villains...just every aspect of the game looks to be better than ever.  But what about the collector's edition of the game that's making the rounds?  Will it be better?  It sounds that way...