Update 2: Activision has released an official comment on the video, saying that the footage is "not representative of the overall gameplay experience in Modern Warfare 2." More below.

Update: The video has been removed at the request of publisher Activision, citing copyright infringement. The rest of the story, however, remains unchanged.

Though Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 isn't due out until November 10, someone out there managed to get their hands on an extremely early copy of the game. And as we live in the digital age, this means off-screen shaky cam footage of in-game antics.

The footage can be found below, along with a statement from publisher Activision. Be forewarned that the video is of low quality and spoils what is easily among the game's most surprising and controversial moments, as does the... Read more

It seems that word of Insomniac's extremely likely followup to Resistance 2 has emerged not from the gaming industry, but Hollywood.

NeoGAF user goldsoundz claims to have run across a movie set with a billboard for the unannounced PlayStation 3 exclusive sequel. The logo features a silhouette of the Statue of Liberty, suggesting that the sci-fi shooter will be set, at least partially, in New York.

The set is reportedly located in Shreveport, Louisiana, which then led other message board denizens to conclude that the location was gussied up for Columbia's upcoming alien invasion flick Battle: Los Angeles. The movie is due out in February 2011.

Unsurprisingly, Insomniac and publisher Sony have yet to issue any comment. Insomniac traditionally releases a new game each fall, and has alternated between Ratchet & Clank and Resistance releases since the PlayStation 3 launched. The next Ratchet is due out October 27, with no official word on what's next for the independent studio.

Sega's presumably accidental publication of a confidential talk with PlayStation maker Sony did more than just leak word of downloadable PS2 games for PS3--it provides a rare glimpse into the workings of the industry and the deals that determine exclusivity, what controller is in a commercial, and whose game will be displayed where at E3.

The document, which inexplicably appeared recently on Sega's Media FTP, covers a number of topics, such as Sega asking Sony for a list of "Sega IP that would work well with the motion controller"--an "easy way to differentiate the PS3 SKU."

Interoperability between PlayStation 3 and PSP games was a major focus--"think of features that would make users want to buy both PS3 and PSP SKUs," wrote Sega. In fact, "SCEA would be really interested in having [Sega] at their booth next E3" should Gearbox's upcoming Aliens: Colonial Marines somehow support such functionality.

The discussion even ventured into marketing, with Sony offering Sega cash should it "show PS3 controller on TV ads" and possibly "helping on ... Read more

Though Sony has definitively stated that PlayStation 2 backwards compatibility is "not coming back" to the PlayStation 3, an internal document that recently appeared on publisher Sega's FTP claims that Sony is preparing a "PS2 emulator for PS3."

"SCEA wants to sell all PS2 titles on PSN," reads the document, which provides notes on an August 5th meeting between Sony Computer Entertainment America and Sega.

Elsewhere in the document, it's said that Sony is considering "a special Japanese Import section (pricing $9.99 to $39.99 for full game)" for the online marketplace... Read more

Original: The debut trailer for the follow-up to CD Projekt's PC RPG The Witcher has cropped up on YouTube. Though the video is boldly marked for "internal use only," the slick presentation has many suspecting a coordinated release. Regardless of the circumstance, here's the first look at the game, subtitled "Assassins of Kings."

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Update: "We can't and won't try to deny the facts," CD Project RED CEO Adam Kicinski said of the leaked video in a statement, explaining "we are looking for a potential publisher (or publishers) for this title, and this leak is an uncontrolled... Read more

With three more advance retailer fliers listing lower prices for the Xbox 360 Pro and Xbox 360 Elite hardware, it seems that an imminent price drop is all but confirmed.

Leaked images of this Sunday's Target, Walmart and Best Buy advertisements respectively acquired by Engadget, Joystiq and Kotaku show the now-$399 Xbox Elite model and its included 120GB hard disc drive going for $299, joining the Meijer catalog image that recently surfaced and shared the same new price for the Elite.

Meanwhile, the currently-$299 Pro and its 60GB HDD are shown at $249.99. The Elite is rumored to be entirely replacing the Pro model, as the latest packing for Elite and $199 HDD-less Arcade units only list the Arcade and Elite favors of Microsoft's console.

Competitor Sony recently slashed prices on the rival PlayStation 3, lowering its cost by $100--from $399 to $299 on the 80GB model, $499 to $399 on the 160GB version--and introducing a slimmer, 120GB model of the console that will sell for $299.

Following indications that Eidos, now Square Enix Europe, would "need to look at everything as we develop the next [Tomb Raider] game," the first details for one particular concept of "the next Tomb Raider video game" have surfaced online.

Images of a fact sheet and concept art first appeared at fourplayercoop, but were quickly removed after the site was contacted by lawyers representing developer Crystal Dynamics. However, some were able to archive the images before their removal.

Going by the snapshots and included details, the proposed title would serve as a reboot for the action-adventure series and toss in elements of survival horror... Read more

Though Obsidian's Aliens RPG was thought to be cancelled, Sega has confirmed that it still plans to release the title along with its other two announced Aliens games.

Asked about the Obsidian's Aliens RPG and Gearbox's Aliens: Colonial Marines at E3, Sega told Joystiq that it will have "have more news to share about the other two games in the near future so stay tuned," adding that "[Rebellion's] Aliens vs. Predator will be the first to ship out of our triplet of Aliens titles; hence it was shown at this year's E3."

In addition, Gearbox president Randy Pitchford confirmed to Kotaku that a Nintendo DS edition of Aliens: Colonial Marines will hit alongside the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of the cooperative shooter. However, Gearbox is not handling the DS edition.

Supposed footage from Aliens: Colonial Marines DS (viewable below) leaked before E3, with Contra 4 and Shantae veteran WayForward then pinned as the... Read more

Shacknews can confirm that the latest issue of Sony's downloadable PlayStation 3 video magazine Qore mysteriously appeared in the download history of subscribers today, offering an advance look at the oft-rumored, now-confirmed "PSP Go" redesign.

Due this fall, the PSP Go does away with the physical UMD drive and instead relies on downloaded digital content. It packs 16GB of internal flash memory, a 3.8" screen, Bluetooth support, and is 43% lighter than the last version of the PSP, the PSP-3000. Owners will also be able to expand storage capacity with a Memory Stick Micro.

Alongside word of the new hardware design, the long-awaited PSP edition of Gran Turismo and a new Metal Gear Solid title for the PSP were mentioned... Read more

Rumors and rating boards are at it again, with indications that Ron Gilbert and LucasArt's classic adventure title The Secret of Monkey Island is headed to Xbox 360.

An Xbox 360 edition, titled "The Secret Of Monkey Island - Special Edition," briefly appeared on Germany's USK ratings board, according to GamerBytes. That same site previously leaked the existence of the then-unconfirmed Guitar Hero: Van Halen.

While still unconfirmed, the listing lines up with an earlier Destructoid rumor that LucasArts would be announcing a revival of a "classic franchise" at E3, which runs from June 2-4. Meanwhile, Adventure Gamers suggests, via unnamed sources, that the Xbox 360 version of Monkey Island will be a downloadable Xbox Live Arcade release.

What is likely an early bit of footage from Team Ico's next project--a work apparently known as "Project Trico"--has leaked by way of PlaystationLifestyle.net.

The video shows a game that blends the companion-based gameplay of Ico with a massive rat-like creature reminiscent of Shadow of the Colossus. This combination has previously been hinted at by Team Ico leader Fumito Ueda.

"[Team Ico's new project] might be something similar to what's been done," said Ueda at this year's GDC. "Kind of a middleground... the essence of the game is rather close to Ico."

Joining the already leaked assets and gameplay footage, more media from Duke Nukem Forever has emerged from now-defunct developer 3D Realms. [Screenshots and design documents removed at the request of a former 3D Realms staffer.]

First up, we have a variety of character models and enemy renders from ex-artist Mark Skelton. Be warned, some of the images are not work safe due to bare breasts.

Following that, some level art from former artist Chris DeSimone: ... Read more

Following the shut down of 3D Realms last week and subsequent asset leaks, an extended look at some Duke Nukem Forever gameplay footage has surfaced via Duke4.net and the demo reel of former 3D Realms artist Brian Brewer.

Being Duke, some of the footage is obviously not wholesome family viewing.

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The reel was not meant for public consumption, as Brewer's... Read more

The below trailer for Capcom and Blue Castle's zombie-killing sequel isn't supposed to be available until later today, but that didn't stop InsideGamer from posting it early. The footage starts off a bit pedestrian, but once the moose head shows up, all bets are off.

While Capcom has yet to say exactly when Dead Rising 2 will hit PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, the company has stated that it should be on shelves by March 31, 2010.

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A number of direct-feed screenshots from 2K Marin's BioShock 2 have made their way online via PC Games Hardware, offering a glimpse of the anticipated follow-up.

Look for our preview of the underwater shooter sequel--due on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 between August 1 and October 31 of this year--in the very near future. And if you haven't already, be sure to check out the wealth of known details and footage.

The rumored Guitar Hero Van Halen game has been rated by the German Voluntary Monitoring Organization of Entertainment Software, though publisher Activision has yet to announce it.

The listing first began attracting attention over the weekend, and has since been removed. Fortunately, 1UP snapped a shot before then.

The rating specified the title "Guitar Hero headlining Van Halen," which could be a result of Activision's plans for "major re-stage" of the franchise with "all new differentiated Guitar Hero products" in the second half of this year.

According to earlier rumors, the Van Halen music game is due on PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii in August. No official word yet, but we'll let you know.

Rise of Nations developer Big Huge Games has canceled its two known projects, Kotaku reports, alongside rumors that several companies have expressed interest in buying the otherwise doomed studio from THQ, including Curt Schilling's 38 Studios.

One of the two games was a PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 action-RPG, Ascendant, being led by Oblivion designer Ken Rolston. The other was the "quirky" Wii project, God: The Game. A trailer and screenshots for Ascendant, along with numerous ... Read more

Several minutes of Mass Effect 2 work-in-progress footage shown at GDC have already leaked onto the internet. The footage includes an early look at some of Mass Effect 2's level design, as well as one short scene of dialogue.

We'll have more on the game in the next few days, including a chat with BioWare chiefs Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk. For now, check out the video below.

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More than five years after its original release, Infinity Ward's Call of Duty is leaving the land of PC exclusivity and entering the console realm via PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

It's looking like the game will arrive as a PlayStation Store and Xbox Live Arcade download, based off a PEGI rating discovered by NeoGAF poster Tntnnbltn.

No word yet as to when the port will hit or what enhancements it may contain, but don't be surprised if its release ties in with the marketing for IW's Modern Warfare 2.

id Software's classic first-person shooter is headed to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, according to the ESRB game ratings list.

No further details are available but odds are it will be a downloadable release on Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Store, timed to promote the upcoming Wolfenstein game developed by Raven Software--coming this summer to PC, PS3 and Xbox 360.

Wolfenstein 3D was open-sourced and released on the iPhone this week.