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!

Rolling Stones Guitar Hero track pack - 50% off Pack includes "Prodigal Son (Live)", "You Gotta Move (Live)", "Under My Thumb (Live)", "I'm Free (Live)" and "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction (Live)."

Continuing Microsoft's "Christmas Deal" promotion is Guitar Hero 5's Rolling Stones track pack which is available today for 360 Microsoft points, a discount of 50%. The track pack includes "Prodigal Son (Live)", "You Gotta Move (Live)", "Under My Thumb (Live)", "I'm Free (Live)" and "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction (Live)."

Concept Car Series 2010 video game released On Xbox Live

Intense arcade racing action arrives on Xbox Live Indie Games. Concept Car Series 2010 has just been published on Xbox Live Marketplace and is available for the purchase price of 240 Microsoft Points.

Mass Effect 2 'Dirty Dozen' Cinematic fight for the lost HD video game trailer Xbox 360 PC

A three-minute computer-generated short teasing Mass Effect hero Shepard's second galactic adventure.

Dragon-Up Your Windows PC and Xbox 360 with the Divinity II – Ego Draconis Xbox 360 Skins and Gaming Mouse Pad Giveaway!

cdv Entertainment is pleased to announce its Divinity II – Ego Draconis Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft Skin and Gaming Mouse Pad Giveaway contest! Both items feature intricately detailed, high-concept art that will bring the in-game world of Rivellon to life like never before. The skin for Xbox 360 completely wraps around the console, transforming it into a medieval slaying machine!

Two new Mass Effect 2 video game trailers Grunt and Thane

Mass Effect 2 'Grunt: Savage' fight for the lost High Definition Trailer and Mass Effect 2 'Thane: Assassin' Trailer...

Even intergalactic assassins don't enjoy every single kill, Mass Effect 2 companion character explains in this trailer.

Legend of Zelda Spirit Tracks video game complete walkthrough

The Legend of Zelda - Spirit Tracks (Zelda no Densetsu - Daichi no Kiteki) is played on the Nintendo DS/DSi system. When you first start the game, you choose if you are left or right-handed, the menu will then be located at the correct side depending on which hand you use to hold the stylus.

FS Addon - Lysander WW2 Special Operation download

Lysander Special Operations by FSAddon Publishing is featuring the Westland Lysander WW2 aircraft for FSX. But the product is just as much about the clandestine operations it was used for. Flying over the Channel to occupied France, by the light of the moon, landing at little airfields by the light of three torches held by people from the French Maquis (resistance fighters).

Gerbil-fuelled demolition fun! Physics-based Puzzle Game on Xbox LIVE - with video

Buildings formed of gerbils await destruction for your amusement using a variety of demolition tools. Use bombs, ropes and disintegrators across multiple levels of gerbil mayhem including the 'terrifying' Iron Gerbils. No gerbils were hurt during the making of this game, although some will undoubtedly have fun in the playing of it! Gerbil Physics is the most fun you can have with gerbils whilst still being legal.

Navy Patrol Costal Defense Zero on iPhone with update on the way.

Navy Patrol Coastal Defense Zero, initially scheduled to remain free until December 28th, will soon be updated with achievements and an endless mode. NPCD premium will remain available in the App Store as an Ad-Free version.

Navy Patrol Coastal Defense Zero for iPhone and ipod touch can be downloaded on the App Store here:

Video games due for release in january 2010 DS, Wii ,PS3, PS2, PSP, Xbox 360, PC & Mac

Here's a list of video games due for release in January 2010...

Dragon's Lair	DS (online)	01/01/2010
Happy Hammerin'	Wii (online)	01/01/2010
Divinity II: Ego Draconis	PC	05/01/2010
Bayonetta	PS3	08/01/2010
Bayonetta	X360	08/01/2010
Darksiders: Wrath of War	PS3	08/01/2010
Darksiders: Wrath of War	X360	08/01/2010
Mary Kay Andrews: The Fixer Upper	Mac	11/01/2010
Mary Kay Andrews: The Fixer Upper	PC	11/01/2010
Army of Two: The 40th Day	PS3	15/01/2010
Army of Two: The 40th Day	PSP	15/01/2010
Army of Two: The 40th Day	X360	15/01/2010
Astro Boy	DS	15/01/2010
Astro Boy	PS2	15/01/2010
Astro Boy	PSP	15/01/2010
Astro Boy	Wii	15/01/2010
Glory of Heracles	DS	18/01/2010
Dark Void	PC	22/01/2010
Dark Void	PS3	22/01/2010
Dark Void	X360	22/01/2010
Might & Magic Clash of Heroes	DS	22/01/2010