In game ads dumped in favour of virtual good sales as video game market feels the ad revenue cruch

Games developers are rushing to offer virtual items in place of adverts in game content.

It turns out that people don't want to click ads during game play - dooh! But they don't mind spending a dollar for virtual goods like new weapons or outfits.

Twin Blades: The Reaping Vanguard Xbox video game download

Twin Blades : The Reaping Vanguard is now available for download on the Xbox Live Arcade Indie Games platform in Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom and the United States.

Ballad of Gay Tony Episodes from Liberty City Tip: How to complete having a 'Sexy Time'

The Ballad of Gay Tony features a cast of memorable characters who are constantly asking leading man Luis to do their dirty work. One such fellow you meet early on is Yusuf Amir, a wealthy heir and real estate businessman who approaches nightclub king Tony Prince about franchising his clubs. Luis quickly finds that Yusuf has interests in more than just the nightlife business when he is asked to steal a prototype military helicopter know as the "Buzzard".

Return to Ostagar Downloadable Content (DLC) for Dragon Age: Origins Coming January 5

BioWare announce that the Return to Ostagar downloadable content (DLC) for Dragon Age: Origins will be released on January 5 in North America and Europe for the Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system and PC versions of the game at a cost of 400 BioWare Points or Microsoft Points.

Blood Bowl get PC, Xbox 360 and PSP retail release in 2010 - with video

Blood Bowl video game coming to Windows PC, the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PSP (PlayStationPortable) system coming in 2010. The hard-hitting fantasy football title previously available exclusively as a Windows PC downloadable game is lobbing a ‘Hail Mary’ pass straight onto retail shelves in 2010.

Be the first Xbox 360 gamer to unlock all the Achievements and win a wall-mountable Dragon Trophy, a complete Divinity II gaming setup and more!

Your Quest for Glory awaits! cdv Entertainment USA is pleased to announce its Divinity II – Ego Draconis “Quest for Glory” contest, challenging you to be the first to unlock every in-game Achievement in Divinity II – Ego Draconis and be immortalized in the annals of Divine history when presented with the Dragon Knight Epic Trophy!!

Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising Mission Contest 12 world’s best missions, according to gameplay and fun criteria!

Intel and Codemasters’ Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising mission contest, 12 new missions have been awarded by the worldwide community. Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising enthusiasts have downloaded, achieved, and voted for their favorite missions. Over 20,000 downloads have been registered to date!

Gamers have selected these 12 world’s best missions, according to gameplay and fun criteria!

Heron: Steam Machine launches in the US on January 4th on Nintendo WiiWare

Frantic Pipe-puzzler "Heron: Steam Machine" will be released in the US on January 4th! Heron: Steam Machine, if you like a frantic single - and multiplayer experience this is the game for you. Heron: Steam Machine for WiiWare will be available for 500 Wii Points in the Wii Shop Channel!

Eiji Aonuma reveals Nintendo rejected Link's Crossbow Training Sequel...

Zelda director Eiji Aonuma has revealed that his proposed sequel to Link's Crossbow Training was rejected by Nintendo.

In an interview with Games website, Aonuma said Nintendo turned down his proposal for a follow up to the 'Wii Zapper' title in favour of developing a new entry in the Zelda series.

Blast Off PSP space puzzler video game soundtrack FREE download - with video

To celebrate the New Year and the critical acclaim we’ve received for Blast Off, we’ve decided to release the soundtrack for free as a super awesome gift to you all. Enjoy your holidays to the ambient and introspective tunes of everyone’s favorite PSP Mini space puzzler!