Twisted Metal is one of those amazing Sony franchises from back in the PSone era. It was the quintessential multiplayer title--I recall going to friends' houses--with 10 of us crowded around the system camped out on a rooftop detonating buildings from afar with Axel in Twisted Metal 2. Twisted Metal 3 and 4 weren't the greatest moments in the franchise due to the change from now Incognito Studios to Sony's 989 studios, but Twisted Metal: Black on the PS2 steered the series back in the proper direction. Since, we've seen appearances on the PSP with Twisted Metal: Head On and re-releases of Twisted Metal installments on the PSN. Now it's time for Twisted Metal to bring its vehicular carnage to the PS3.

Electronic Arts and Epic Games are offering an incentive for gamers to pick up the Xbox 360 version of Bulletstorm. Developer People Can Fly’s new game will come in an “Epic Edition” with access to the public beta for Gears of War 3, the spectacular conclusion to one of the most memorable and celebrated sagas in video games. Players that purchase the Epic Edition are guaranteed early access to the Gears of War 3 beta. Bulletstorm ships February 22, 2011 for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Check out an exclusive video interview with Epic’s producer below.

Warner Bros. Pictures’ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 broke the franchise record for a midnight opening, earning $24 million at the box office. Opening at approximately 3,700 locations in North America, the midnight shows sold out in advance, as fans lined up for hours to be among the first to see Part 1 of the series’ final title. The midnight grosses eclipsed the previous record of $22.2 million, set by the sixth film, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. This bodes well for Electronic Arts, which has released a new action shooter game based on the movie. Check out an exclusive video interview with the developer below.

ESPN on Xbox LIVE is now available, delivering the ultimate interactive experience for sports fans with live events from ESPN3.com, ESPN.com video-on-demand clips and sports highlights and other features on the Xbox 360 console.  Xbox LIVE members are able to access the service via a free Xbox LIVE software update. The new upgrade will also integrate Kinect for Xbox 360 into the ESPN experience for some unique interactions for gamers to become more immersed in their favorite sports.

One of Nintendo’s big games of 2010 has zipped onto store shelves. The platforming fun of Nintendo’s newest Wii game release is literally bursting at the seams. Kirby’s Epic Yarn finds the pinkprotagonist Kirby jumping, battling and transforming his way through a remarkable world where everything is made of yarn and fabric. The game weaves dazzling graphics and outrageous characters together into a wild, wooly new adventure that can be instantly enjoyed by players of any age or background. A cooperative two-player mode even lets friends experience the game’s irresistible action together.

Anticipation for one of the big games of 2010 is heating up. Electronic Arts’ Medal of Honor has set a new franchise record, hitting the highest number of pre-sell units in the franchise’s 11-year history. This milestone positions Medal of Honor alongside EA’s top pre-selling action games, and there is still one week remaining until the game hits retails shelves on Oct. 12.