Microsoft's Next Console Coming in 2015?

Rumors always seem to kick in all the time, especially when a designer updates his own portfolio and puts a release window for a console that has yet to be announced. Today, Kotaku reported that industrial designer, Ben Peterson, is collaborating with Microsoft and will be "investigating future user experiences and hardware for 2015."

If all this is true, developers should be making use of current-gen systems now, unless the Xbox 360 is already at its peak.

Mass Effect 2 DLC "Arrival" Release Date

EA has confirmed and dated the long awaited final piece of Mass Effect 2 DLC. "Arrival" which will arrive on the Playstation Network, Xbox Live, and PC on March 29 is said to bridge the story of Mass Effect 2 with the upcoming Mass Effect 3.

"Arrival" will have players guide Shepard who is "sent to the edge of the galaxy to rescue an undercover operative who may have evidence of an imminent Reaper invasion." As if this wasn't enough the legendary Lance Henriksen will be voicing the character Admiral Hackett who will play a very prominent role in "Arrival."

"Arrival" will be priced at $7 (560 Microsoft Points) and as soon as more details show up we'll be sure to keep you updated.

Battlefield 3 Gameplay

Well people, it's time to upgrade your gaming PC because Battlefield 3 is coming. Running on the Frostbite 2 engine, Battlefield 3 is aiming to give Call of Duty a run for its money. The gameplay is from the single player campaign which is a new step for the Battlefield series. Take a look, and then weep with joy.

Battlefield 3 is being developed by DICE and published by EA. The game is set to be released on the PC, PS3, and 360 later this year. This gameplay was revealed at the 2011 Game Developers Conference.

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow "Reverie" DLC delayed

Back in December, Konami had announced that Castlevania: Lords of Shadow will be releasing DLC for it's (actually good) 3D entry into the franchise. They've only announced 2, titled "Reverie" and "Resurrection" back in December. "Reverie" was going to be released this month, but it has been pushed back to next month for unknown reasons. Who knows if this will effect "Resurrection".

Double Fine Working on Sesame Street Kinect Game

So Sesame Street and Double Fine are joining forces and heading to the 360. Yes Double Fine, the studio behind Psychonauts, Stacking, Brutal Legend, and other cult classics is taking the reigns of Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster for Kinect.

The game is being described as a "truly original interactive experience," where players team up with Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird, and other classic Sesame Street characters in the world of a living storybook.

“It’s great to be working with Warner Bros., especially on a game like Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster, which brings together so many things we all care about,” said Tim Schafer, President and CEO of Double Fine Productions.

Having no word yet on the release date this is definitely one to keep an eye on. Combine Jim Henson's creations with Schafer's creative artistic output toss in some Kinect controls and you have a recipe for potential greatness. We could potentially have a surprise masterpiece on our hands.