Video games and horror movies have quite a few things in common. They are usually violent, sometimes scary, and occasionally gory. TikGames sees these similarities and feels it is only natural to try to merge video games and horror movies together. The result? The stealth-action Child’s Play game they are currently developing. While little is known about the game in its current state, it will likely feature a tiny doll and a whole lot of stabbing.

Hey, Brother, do you ever find yourself standing in front of a mirror, mimicking the moves of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan? Hulkamaniacs will be excited to hear about the upcoming release of Hulk Hogan’s Main Event, the first full-body motion wrestling game for the Kinect. Check out the gallery for some shots of the game in action.

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This November, Ubisoft is releasing its latest entry in the Rabbids series. Rabbids Alive & Kicking will be available for the Kinect and offer fun and games for up to four players. For people who can’t get enough Rabbids action, Best Buy is offering exclusive unlockable levels and minigames as a pre-order bonus.

The Facebook page for StarCraft II has a little surprise. This photo is a sneak preview of a new Terran multiplayer unit that will be available when StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm releases next year. I think it looks like classic MegaMan nemesis, AirMan. Or maybe a Gundam wearing football gear. What do you think it is? Share your guesses in the comment section.

Okay, so maybe my headline is a little harsh, and it’s not entirely your fault. In an interview with Gamasutra, Tameem Antoniades, CCO of Ninja Theory, thought Enslaved‘s marketing was partially to blame, stating, “From our point of view as a developer, I’m always puzzled by it. Why bet on triple-A if you’re not going to spend for triple-A? You can’t have it both ways.” Enslaved was well received by critics but did poorly in sales, which is usually the only number publishers look at when it is time for a sequel.

In a question and answer session with fans, Rockstar has confirmed what many PC gamers already feared: Red Dead Redemption isn’t headed for the PC. When asked why the game wouldn’t get a PC release, Rockstar replied, “All we can say is that whenever it is viable (technically, developmentally and business-wise) for us to release a game for PC (or any other particular platform) – we will and we usually do; unfortunately, that is just not the case 100% of the time for all platforms.” You can read the full Q&A here.

Batman’s crime-fighting partner, Robin, is going to be in Rocksteady’s upcoming adventure, Arkham City. The boy wonder will be available as part of a pre-order bonus through GameStop, which also includes two alternate costumes and two extra challenge levels. As you can see in the video, Arkham City‘s Robin is a much darker and more violent version of the character.

Publisher: Robot Entertainment
Developer: Robot Entertainment
Genre: Action-Strategy
ESRB: Teen
Release date: October 5, 2011

Orcs. I hate them. You hate them. Their continued existence promises to bring only pain and suffering. They are a constant threat to the well-being of society, and should be dealt with swiftly and violently. Robot Entertainment’s Orcs Must Die! is an action-strategy hybrid that poses a question that is surprisingly difficult to answer: What is the best way to kill an Orc?

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The Modern Warfare 3 community got some good news this week, as new information on MW3‘s multiplayer tweaks has been revealed. Gone are the Full Metal Jacket rounds that made SMGs so lethal. In MW3, bullet penetration is now a gun characteristic. Explosives have been toned down a bit, and new gear is being introduced, like the Flak Jacket, that will further protect the player from blowing up.

PlayStation 2 titles are finally available for download on the PlayStation Network. Yesterday saw the release of PSN versions of Odin Sphere, Ring of Red, Maximo: Ghosts to Glory, God Hand and GRIMgRiMoiRe. Each title is available for $9.99 and range in size from 580 MB to 3.28 GB. More PS2 titles will be released throughout the month.

Casual game publisher G5 Entertainment has released a list of its upcoming releases. On October 6, Virtual City 2: Paradise Resort will hit the Mac and PC, featuring over fifty levels worth of city-building challenges. Later in the month, on October 13, Stand O’Food and Stand O’Food 3 will release for Android and iOS, respectively. The Stand O’Food series follows Ronnie the Chef as he tries to make his chain of food stands successful.

Not even criminals can resist the siren song of free stuff. Using this knowledge to their advantage, law enforcement officials in Chicago set up a ruse promising free televisions and video game consoles to thousands of fugitives wanted for everything from violent felonies to unpaid child support. As the fugitives showed up at the warehouse, they were greeted with empty plasma TV and console boxes. After they willingly gave up their identity, police officers moved in and recorded over fifty arrests.

The Xbox 360 is trying to change the way you watch television by providing all of your cable access through the console. Xbox Live’s Major Nelson has announced the list of entertainment partners that will have content available for the 360. There are over 40 partners signed up for the service, which is set to begin rolling out in over 20 countries this holiday season. While pricing information is still a mystery, you can check out the full list of providers here.

At the end of September, Sony began running the first half of a commercial advertising their new “Long Live Play” slogan. At the end of the commercial, today’s date was displayed, and our minds were full of questions. Sony has since released the full version of their “Long Live Play” commercial, and it is incredible. I don’t want to spoil anything; click the attached video and see it for yourself.

There is no denying that technology has forever altered the way people communicate and learn. Acknowledging this, the White House has launched Digital Promise. Digital Promise is a partnership aimed at incorporating technology into the classroom. In a statement about Digital Promise, President Obama said, “Digital Promise is a unique partnership that will bring everyone together — educators, entrepreneurs and researchers — to use technology to help students learn and teachers teach. There’s no silver bullet when it comes to education, but technology can be a powerful tool, and Digital Promise will help us make the most of it.” You can learn more about Digital Promise and its goals here.