Following yesterday's Resident Evil 5: Alternative Edition announcements, here's a trailer for Lost in Nightmares, the first new episode to be released. Come back to the Spencer estate and be regaled with Chris and Jill's astute observations regarding cranks in the vid after the jump.

Atlus has released a launch trailer for 3D Dot Game Heroes, From Software's digital ode to old-school 8-bit gaming. Check it out and get to know the Kingdom of Dotnia, where people are still getting used to the concept of existing in 3D.

Just because last week saw some big releases doesn't mean there's nothing left to look forward to in the near future. Up next on the queue is Battlefield: Bad Company 2, the beta of which launches tomorrow. DICE any Sony are giving away beta codes for the affair, so tune in if you want a piece of that action.

Heads up to all PlayStation 3 owners! Sony has just revealed some more details about the upcoming PS3 firmware update version 3.10 which is scheduled to arrive "soon". The latest update will incorporate Facebook functionality into the console.

Sega has released a new video for Resonance of Fate (known in Japan as End of Eternity), the new multiplatform RPG from tri-Ace. This one's long, clocking in at more than 6 minutes. Check it out for a look at the game's customization features and some kickass gunfights, among others.

Electronic Arts and Visceral Games' video game interpretation of the Divine Comedy, Dante's Inferno (PS3, PSP, and Xbox 360) is looking pretty sharp. Now while we're still waiting for the demo to drop in December, the developers has released a brand story trailer of the game giving us a more in depth view of Dante's journey to hell. Watch the video after the break.

If you're feeling strapped for cash this past couple of weeks, particularly because of your latest purchases, Uncharted 2 and Modern Warfare 2, too bad, cos there's another hot "2" title that you shouldn't miss. It's Assassin's Creed 2 (PS3, Xbox 360, and PC), and it's coming your way next week. Not to worry, though. Amazon's got you covered. More details after the jump.

Thanks to quadraxas for the heads up!

Assassin’s Creed II is quickly shaping up to be one of the year's blockbuster releases. We're just days away from launch, but for those of you who still hunger for more info on the game, here's a video interview with lead game designer Patrick Plourde.

Good news, RPG faithful. Final Fantasy XIII (Xbox360, PlayStation 3) now has a North American and European launch date. Hit the jump to find out when Lightning strikes the West.

The video we have here is a sneak peek of the Beta Live for Dice's Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (PS3, Xbox 360, and PC). Guiding us through the 13-minute video walkthrough is producer Gordon Van Dyke. There's a lot to pick up from this video, so we won't be holding you back much longer. Find the video after the jump.