With the help of Glyde, GameSpot has now entered the used video game industry with their new GameMarket service.  The GameSpot GameMarket seems have a pretty beefy stock of newer and older games, for both handhelds and consoles (even the PS2!).  Prices for both selling and buying seem to be pretty competitive, and it’s always nice to give GameStop another source of competition!

If you have used the GameMarket or are planning on making a purchase soon, definitely drop us a line and let us know what you think of the services and prices!

ATLUS announced that the highly anticipated Shin Megami Tensei®: Persona®2: Innocent Sin for PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, the one entry in the publisher’s acclaimed Persona series of roleplaying games never to be released outside of Japan, is now available in stores across North America and via PlayStation®Network.

“The release of Persona 2: Innocent Sin for PSP system marks the end of a very long wait for fans of the Shin Megami Tensei franchise and its Persona subseries,” commented Aram Jabbari, Manager of PR and Sales at ATLUS.  ”Not only does this new PSP system version of the game offer fans a refined, enhanced experience, improving upon the visuals, user interface, audio, and more, but it is also the only entry in the Persona series of critically acclaimed JRPGs to never be officially localized for North America.”

Over 12 years in the making, the official localization of Innocent Sin provides patient fans with a dark RPG epic about reality being twisted by rumors and high school students who must draw on their inner strengths, their Personas, to bring back order.  Taking advantage of PSP system’s 16:9 aspect ratio, higher resolution display, superior audio, and increased horsepower, this remastered version of one of the pinnacles of ATLUS’ flagship Shin Megami Tensei franchise delivers the game in style with a sleek new interface, new sidequests in the Climax Theater, and the player’s choice of the fully remixed or original soundtrack.

Aksys Games, a publisher of interactive entertainment software, is proud to announce that Fate/EXTRA, the RPG based on the hit series Fate/stay night, will be coming to North America on 11/1/11! Developed by respected Japanese RPG developers Imageepoch and TYPE-MOON, Fate/EXTRA will be released for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system in North America. An all new scenario that takes place in the wildly popular Fate/stay night universe, Fate/EXTRA features a cast of new characters and fan favorites, a unique, easy to understand battle system, and a grand story of destruction, absolution, and deep insight into what it truly means to be human.

The North American Limited Edition will include some of the same sought-after items bundled with the Japanese version such as the special 15-page Fate Visual Works art book and the 11 song Limited Soundtrack. Fate/EXTRA will be released with an MSRP of $39.99 for the Limited Edition, $29.99 for the retail standard edition, and $24.99 for the PlayStation®Network download version.

Fate/EXTRA Story Elements:

Waking up in a strange virtual world with no recollection of the past, the main character finds themselves forced to fight for survival in a war they do not understand for a prize beyond value; the opportunity to have one’s wish granted. With only an enigmatic “Servant” by their side, the protagonist will have to face both friends and foes in battles to the death in order to not only gain possession of a mysterious object known as the “Holy Grail,” but also to find the answer to the most important question of all: “Who am I?”

Fate/EXTRA Key Features:

• Intuitive, Fast-paced Battle System: Using Break, Attack, and Guard abilities in combination with powerful Special Moves and Code Casts, players are required to plan out their attacks to effectively counter their opponent’s moves and emerge victorious from potentially deadly encounters.

• Engrossing Story: Written by the creator of the original Fate series of PC games, Kinoko Nasu, the story of Fate/EXTRA will not only appeal to long time fans of the Fate universe, via the inclusion of many familiar characters, but will also appeal to RPG fans looking for a deep, non-formulaic storyline that delves into such mature themes as loyalty, death, love, and what it means to be human.

• Extensive replay value: Multiple story paths, each with their own unique dialog trees and character interactions that lead to different endings.

Fate/EXTRA has been rated Teen with Drug Reference, Fantasy Violence, Language, and Sexual Themes by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). More information about Aksys Games and Fate/EXTRA can be found at www.aksysgames.com.

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced that Madden NFL 12 is now available at retail stores throughout North America and will release in select countries worldwide on September 2. Madden NFL 12 is available on the Xbox 360® video game system from Microsoft, PlayStation®2 and PlayStation 3, Wii™, and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system. Simultaneous mobile releases of Madden NFL 12 are also available for Android devices, iOS devices and feature phones. In addition an updated version of Madden NFL Superstars is now playable on Facebook.

Madden NFL 12 continues the rich tradition of the franchise by bringing fans closer to the NFL than ever before by transforming on-field action and core gameplay modes, and driving innovation in six key areas: Playbooks and Gameplay; Presentation; Franchise and Superstar modes; Dynamic Player Performance; Madden Ultimate Team*; and Online Communities*. Whether battling your rivals on the couch or online, leading your favorite team to the Super Bowl in Franchise mode, or building the ultimate dream team in Madden Ultimate Team, Madden NFL 12 is True to the NFL, True to the Franchise and True to the Game.

Madden NFL 12 marks the first title to participate in the EA SPORTS™ Season Ticket program**. Season Ticket subscribers were provided full digital access to Madden NFL 12 three days before retail launch, and moving ahead will be able to take advantage of a 20% discount on Madden Coins for use in Madden Ultimate Team and Online Scouting.

“Madden NFL 12 sets a new benchmark in the franchise by delivering an incredibly realistic NFL experience. The level of detail in the game is unrivaled – it’s more authentic, more visceral,” said Cam Weber, GM of Football, EA SPORTS. “From the all-new collision system that allows you to feel every bone crunching hit to the revolutionary Dynamic Player Performance system that replicates how players’ skills and confidence rise and fall based on their on-field performance, Madden NFL 12 lives and breathes all the glory and heartache of the NFL. No two games will ever be the same.”

The Madden NFL 12 Hall of Fame Edition, featuring former St. Louis Rams running back and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Marshall Faulk, includes the full version of Madden NFL 12; an exclusive Panini trading card, hand-signed by Marshall Faulk, with one solid, 18k gold autographed card randomly inserted into one Xbox 360 and one PlayStation 3 copy; and an exclusive Madden Ultimate Team Platinum Pack featuring a combination of 13 NFL Hall of Famers and former Madden NFL cover athletes, including: Marshall Faulk, Barry Sanders, Jerry Rice, Rod Woodson, Eddie George, Michael Vick, Donovan McNabb, Ray Lewis, Shaun Alexander, Vince Young, Larry Fitzgerald, Troy Polamalu and Drew Brees. The Madden NFL 12 Hall of Fame Edition has a limited run of 125,000 total copies exclusively available in the United States for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

Madden NFL 12 is now available and retails for $59.99 on the Xbox 360 video game system from Microsoft and the PlayStation 3, $49.99 on Wii™, and $39.99 on PlayStation 2 and PSP (PlayStation Portable) handheld entertainment system.

The most popular NFL video game for smartphones is back bringing the most authentic NFL experience to mobile devices. Take your Madden NFL 12 experience on the go with all 32 NFL teams in authentic stadiums, updated rosters, enhanced graphics and animations, and new features and modes exclusive to the mobile platform. Fan favorite features such as “Total Defensive Control,” “Action Control Time,” “GameFlow” and “Hot Routes Everywhere” deliver an even more stunning version of Madden on Android and iOS devices. Madden NFL 12 is now available for Android devices, iOS devices and feature phones.

An all-new version of the highly popular free-to-play football game, Madden NFL Superstars, launches today on Facebook. Madden NFL Superstars 12 gives fans the unique experience of building and managing a team of NFL players to compete against friends on the world’s largest social network. The upgraded Madden NFL Superstars 12 provides a host of new gameplay enhancements, including the ability to build an entire franchise including stadium complex, front office, and practice and training facilities. Players can also coach their way to victory by making key play decisions throughout each game and expanded statistics showcase the top performers of each game, including an MVP. With all new cards and card collections, Madden NFL Superstars 12 is the ideal sports gaming experience on Facebook for any NFL fan. Since its launching in 2010, Madden NFL Superstars has averaged nearly 2 million monthly active users and currently has over 5 million created teams.

Since its debut in 1989, Madden NFL has over sold-in over 90 million copies to date. To learn more about Madden NFL 12, visit www.ea.com/madden-nfl. For Madden NFL 12 assets, visit: maddennfl12.newslinevine.com.

Madden NFL 12 is developed in Orlando, Florida by EA Tiburon. EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, global videogame competitions, and breakthrough digital experiences. EA SPORTS delivers personal access to the emotion of sports through industry-leading sports simulation videogames, including Madden NFL football, FIFA Soccer, NHL® hockey, NBA JAM, NCAA® Football, Fight Night boxing, EA SPORTS MMA, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® golf, and EA SPORTS Active. For more information about EA SPORTS, including news, video, blogs, forums and game apps, please visit www.easports.com to connect, share and compete.

ClaDun x2,the sequel to the highly praised PlayStation®Portablegame ClaDun: This is an RPG!, releases today exclusively on PlayStation®Network. Providing even more gameplay, features, and replay value, ClaDun x2 contains everything that made the first game so well-received and adored, plus much more!

Game Information:
Dive back into the world of ArcanusCellawith a new cast and a new adventure! Take on the role of a wandering warrior trapped in a dangerous pocket-sized world filled with more monsters, more weapons, more dungeons and more danger than ever before—and there’s only one way out. ClaDun x2 has twice the thrills, twice the spills, twice the lovable classic-nessof the first!

Game Features:
•Explore a new version of ArcanusCellawith new characters and dungeons!
•Delve beyond dungeons and into Ran-geons, New-geons, and all-new Tri-geons!
•Upgrade your crew to infinity in order to keep the Main Character safe!
•Tailor your gameplayexperience—customize your character’s appearance, weapons, and even the background music!

For more information, please visit www.NISAmerica.com/games/cladun2 or check out our previous coverage for Cladun x2!

NIS America is excited to announce the license acquisition of the highly anticipated Japanese RPG title for PlayStation®Portable, Black Rock Shooter The Game, for North America and Europe. “We are delighted to announce Black Rock Shooter. This is a title that many fans have been waiting for and it definitely lives up to the hype. We have not finalized a release date yet, but we are working hard to get it out as soon as possible. Please look forward to this amazing game,” says NIS America producer Jack Niida. It is finally available on PlayStation®Portablein Japan, and NIS America is extremely pleased to be able to bring this fan favorite to Western shores.

About Black Rock Shooter The Game

Black Rock Shooter The Game has been generating all kinds of buzz among fans for its appealing character designs from the renowned artist Huke, and later on given voice by the ever-popular MikuHatsune. What began as a single character design has now evolved into a PlayStation®Portabletitle.
Story

2032 AD—Earth has been ruthlessly assaulted by extraterrestrials, and nineteen years of nonstop battle now threaten the very existence of humanity. The last hope for human survival is BRS, a heroine created solely to save planet Earth; she is the ultimate battle android. But when she is awakened to end the battle once and for all, there are only twelve human beings left on Earth…
*Black Rock Shooter The Game is a working title, and is not finalized for North American and European release.

Check out the original press releases announcement for Cladun x2, and our review for Cladun: This is an RPG.

“We are absolutely thrilled to finally bring El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron to gamers across North America,” said Shane Bettenhausen, Director of PR and New Business Development UTV Ignition Games. “The development team in Japan poured several years of passion and creativity into this project, and we are extremely proud that their uncompromising, unique vision carries through into the final user experience.”

Developed by a hugely-talented, Tokyo-based team headed by the legendary Sawaki Takeyasu (Devil May Cry) El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron, draws players into a rich storyline inspired by events in the Old Testament’s apocryphal ‘Book of Enoch.’ In the game, players take on the role of Enoch and must harness his natural combat skills to master a range of powerful and Heavenly weapons under the guidance of the watchful Archangels. Through a mesmerizing combination of combat, 2D and 3D platforming, Enoch must deliver the souls of the Fallen Angels and spare the world from a great flood ordered by Heaven.

Critical reviews for El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron have been stellar thus far.  Some of the title’s initial accolades include:

• “This is easily the most beautiful game I’ve played this generation. El Shaddai is a rare treat of a game and a celebration of video games as an art form. 9/10″ Game Informer
• “El Shaddai is an absolute masterwork; the perfect combination of gameplay and a Zen-like state of virtual oneness. 9.5/10″ GameFan
• “If ever there were a game that embodied ‘visually stunning,’ El Shaddai is it.  Its consistently fascinating story and ever-evolving world-along with its minimalist and elegant gameplay-make saving the world a magnificent endeavor. 9/10″  PlayStation: the Official Magazine
• “Japanese style and substance are what make El Shaddai stand out among all action games. A+.” Sci Fi Magazine
• “Stunning, gorgeous El Shaddai is action-gamer bliss.” Wired.com
• “We always appreciate innovation in a game and El Shaddai‘s story is unlike anything we’ve ever played before.” Maxim

El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 is rated T for Teen by the ESRB, and is currently available in North America for the suggested retail price of $59.99.  El Shaddai will release in Europe on September 8, 2011.

2K Sports today announced the complete soundtrack for its upcoming NBA® 2K12, the latest installment in the top-rated and best-selling NBA basketball simulation franchise*. This year’s cross-genre soundtrack highlights both popular megastars and up-and-coming bands, with music from Eminem & Royce Da 5’9”, Travis Barker, Busta Rhymes, Lil Jon, Twista, Cee-Lo, Q-Tip and more.

“Music has always been an integral part of our NBA 2K video games, as it further immerses players into the world of basketball and enhances their gaming experience”

The extensive collection of 28 tracks includes original and remixes created specifically for NBA 2K12, including Freddie Gibbs’ “Look Easy,” the Duck Down All-Stars 2 featuring Skyzoo, Pharoahe Monch & Smif N Wessun’s “Shout The Winners Out,” CyHi Da Prynce’s “Sideways (2K Remix),” and Alex K. and D.J.I.G.’s “Now’s My Time.”

Alex K. and D.J.I.G. are the winners of the Duck Down contest who, with the help of passionate fans, were chosen from thousands of competing producers and MCs to collaborate on an original track to be featured in NBA 2K12.

Featuring NBA legends Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird as this year’s cover athletes, along with new modes and enhanced gameplay, NBA 2K12 reinforces the franchise’s commitment to quality by combining the best of simulation basketball with an unforgettable sports game soundtrack.

“Music has always been an integral part of our NBA 2K video games, as it further immerses players into the world of basketball and enhances their gaming experience,” said Jason Argent, vice president of marketing for 2K Sports. “It was important to us that the NBA 2K12 soundtrack was not only what you hear while navigating the menus, but also in real-life situations like pre-game highlight introductions and during timeouts, just as you would hear a song while at a game or watching on TV.”

Following is a complete track list for NBA 2K12:

1. Eminem & Royce Da 5’9” – Fast Lane
2. Travis Barker featuring Yelawolf, Twista, Busta Rhymes and Lil Jon – Let’s Go
3. CyHi Da Prynce – Sideways (2K Remix)
4. Kurtis Blow – Basketball
5. Friendly Fires – Skeleton Boy
6. Machine Drum – Let It (edIT Remix)
7. Aceyalone featuring Cee-Lo – Workin’ Man’s Blues
8. Freddie Gibbs – Look Easy (2K Original)
9. Chiddy Bang featuring Q-Tip – Here We Go
10. Zion I featuring Rebelution- Many Stylez
11. Duck Down All -Stars 2 – Shout The Winners Out (2K Original)
12. Middle Class Rut – New Low
13. Bassnectar – Cozza Frenzy
14. Ancient Astronauts – Still a Soldier
15. Alex K. and D.J.I.G. – Now’s My Time (2K Original)
16. See-I – Haterz
17. James Pants – We’re Through
18. Shinobi Ninja – Rock Hood
19. DELS – Shapeshift
20. Hudson Mohawke – Thunder Bay (instrumental)
21. Mr. Chop – Intermezzo 2 (instrumental)
22. Kid Mac featuring Mat McHugh – Hear You Calling
23. Thunderball – Make Your Move
24. The Freeze Tag – The Shuffle (instrumental)
25. The Death Set – It’s Another Day
26. Project Lionheart -They Come Back
27. Jamaica – By The Numbers
28. XV – Awesome

NBA 2K12 can now be pre-ordered from leading video game retailers nationwide, and will be available October 4, 2011, for the PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii™ system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system and Windows PC.

NBA 2K12 is currently rated RP-E by the ESRB. Visit www.esrb.org for updated rating information.

For more information on 2K Sports, visit www.facebook.com/2KSports on Facebook and follow 2K Sports on Twitter: @2KSports.

2K Sports is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

*According to 2008 – 2011 Gamerankings.com and The NPD Group estimates of U.S. retail video game sales through June 2011.