The second half of 2011 is shaping up to be a stellar year in the gaming world, here's a list of some games to look forward to in the months of august to December in this year. Dead Island (PS3, X360, PC): This is a game that I'm really excited about, it's like Dead Rising and Left 4 Dead came together and had a baby. The player takes on the role of one of four survivors stranded on a resort ... more.

Microsoft IPs Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Edition Microsoft confirmed Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Edition for November 15th. It will contain a remastered campaign of the original Halo: Combat Evolved, online co-op, and 7 classic multiplayer maps. Fable: The Journey A first-person adventure take on Fable was announced, specifically for Kinect. You use your arms to steer vehicles, ca... more.

Halo: Reach is the game so many of us have been looking forward to for many months. If you liked the earlier Halo games from Bungie, you're going to like this one too. Bungie has mastered the art of building their shooters on the Xbox 360 console. Since Halo: Reach is Bungie's last entry into the franchise, we can assume they threw everything they could into it. Is Halo: Reach everything it could ... more.

The Xbox 360 catalog includes hundreds of games. Chances are there are some great ones you haven't played yet. There's no need to spend $60 on a brand new game when there are many others you've missed. Read on for five great Xbox 360 games you can easily find for under $20. Street Fighter IV Street Fighter IV revived the series with its fantastic gameplay and art style. Even if you're not tr... more.

The free game that so many of us loved, 1 vs. 100, has been canceled. It was just recently confirmed that there will be no third season for the popular Xbox Live title. This is a shame, since it was arguably the best free game on the Xbox Live network and was a lot of fun to play with friends if you were in the mood for some relaxing and non-serious gaming. It was also a very unique experie... more.

Microsoft recently announced a new design for the Xbox 360 console. Improvements include built-in WiFi, a bigger standard hard drive (250GB), smaller size and quieter operation. It will be available later this week in North America and will cost $299. The question on everyone's mind is if the Red Rings of Death issue has finally been fixed. Some have reported that the ventilation on the new... more.

To say that Microsoft went all out this year at the E3 Expo is probably an understatement. Rather than just telling us the new name of "Project Natal", they hired Cirque du Soleil to put on a custom 45-minute show, which took months of planning and included 76 performers. If you've never been to a Cirque du Soleli, let me tell you, it is an unforgettable experience. And I imagine this is what M... more.

As many of you know, the Halo Reach beta is available on Xbox Live to those who purchased a copy of Halo 3: ODST, or got it by some other means. I've played for a few hours so far and these are my first impressions. Overall, I feel the beta is good. The beta is nothing amazing, no big surprises. It’s just another version of my favorite gaming series. To me, this feels like a mix of Halo 2 and... more.

Check out our awesome collection of high-resolution desktop wallpaper for Xbox 360 video game, Splinter Cell: Conviction. "Coming exclusively to Xbox 360, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction is the highly anticipated sequel in the multimillion-selling Splinter Cell series and one of the most critically acclaimed Xbox franchises of all time. An investigation into his daughter's death unwitt... more.

Check out our awesome collection of high resolution desktop wallpaper for the video game, Prototype. "You are the PROTOTYPE, Alex Mercer, hiding in human form. You step out onto the streets of New York with no memory, but limitless power. As a terrifying viral epidemic sweeps across Manhattan, top-secret Black Watch Special Forces move in, transforming it into a war zone. Delve into the mysteri... more.