Jamie Foxx (“Valentine’s Day”, “Ray”) has signed onto play Lynch in Lionsgate’s big-screen adaptation of the video game adaptation “Kane & Lynch: Dead Men”. Screenwriter Kyle Ward revealed this as well as his involvement in the project on his Twitter account. The film is being directed by Simon Crane, with Adrian Askarieh and Daniel Alter producing alongside Jason Blumenthal, Todd Black, and the Willis Brothers Co. Bruce Willis was at one point attached to play Adam “Kane” Marcus in the adaptation of the Eidos Entertainment game, which is about a mercenary who is forced to team up with a murderous psychopath named James Lynch in order to retrieve a mysterious…

Guitar Center, the world’s largest retailer of musical instruments, today announced the findings of a national survey linking the popular video games Guitar Hero and Rock Band to dramatic increases in the gamers’ interest to own and play real instruments. Not only did the survey confirm that the majority of those who play the games are more interested in picking up real instruments, it also revealed that most musicians who play the games use their real instruments more frequently as a result. Among the survey’s specific findings: * Of the Guitar Hero and Rock Band players that do not currently play a musical instrument, two-thirds (67%) indicated that they are…

According to Variety, Bruce Willis may be the new star of Eidos Entertainment’s video game adaptation “Kane and Lynch: Dead Men”. Stunt coordinator Simon Crane (X-Men: The Last Stand) will make his directorial debut and Kyle Ward will write the script. Stay tuned to Toxic Shock TV for the latest Kane and Lynch news and videos!

A brand new recreation of the cult-classic shooter created by Tetsuya Mizuguchi, “Rez HD” launches on Xbox LIVE Arcade this week Wednesday, January 30 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (1:00 a.m. PST). “Rez HD” is a frenetic, wire-frame adventure set to industrial beats and rhythms that match the action. The story of “Rez HD” takes players deep into the world’s computer network where they must hack the system, alter the visual output and take over the music, creating unique rhythms and eye candy as they dig deeper into the cyberworld. Developed by Q Entertainment (“Lumines Live!” and “Every Extend Extra Extreme”), “Rez HD” for Xbox LIVE Arcade is a high definition…

New console includes five games, wireless controller and storage to save games – all for the incredible value of $279.99 REDMOND, Wash. – Oct. 22, 2007 – Just in time for holiday, Microsoft Corp. today released a new Xbox 360(R) console that delivers games and content to everyone in the family for an incredible value of $279.99 (U.S. estimated retail price)*. Available in stores beginning today, Xbox 360 Arcade console is the first Xbox 360 console to include five family-friendly games, a wireless controller, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connection to enable high-definition output if desired and 256 MB of memory useful for storing games and entertainment content. At $279.99,…

The highly anticipated next chapter in the acclaimed “Kingdom Under Fire” series is set to ship exclusively on Xbox 360 in the following regions worldwide: * Japan , Australia/New Zealand and Asia Dec. 13 * Americas (U.S., Canada, Latin America) Jan. 8, 2008 * Europe, the Middle East and Africa Feb. 1, 2008 “Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom” will take action RPG to a new level by featuring randomly generated and fully destructible maps, your favorite KUF characters, customizable weapons, and Seamless 2-4 player co-op action. CLICK HERE to check out the official game site.

Two brand new titles join the Xbox LIVE Arcade library this week! “Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords” ups the ante on traditional puzzle games by incorporating strategy and role-playing elements in a captivating world with a persistent storyline. Also, gamers will get a special treat this week as Toyota brings to life one of their newest model of cars in “Yaris,” the first dodger/shooter driving game on the platform, for free! Both games are available for download this Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT). “Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords” delivers classic puzzle-game action paired with an epic story of good versus evil. The…

REDMOND, Wash. – Oct. 4, 2007 – Interactive entertainment will never be the same, with the launch of one title that has changed the way the world thinks about video games. “Halo(R) 3″ has captured the attention of consumers worldwide and has made history as one of the biggest entertainment launches of all time. Microsoft Corp. today announced that “Halo 3″ has officially become a global phenomenon, garnering more than $300 million in sales in the first week alone. The critically acclaimed Xbox 360(R) exclusive, which was released worldwide on Tuesday, Sept. 25, is the fastest-selling video game ever and already one of the most successful entertainment properties in history….

“Project Gotham Racing 4″ is off to the races as Microsoft Game Studios today announced that the fourth iteration in the famed racing franchise has arrived at U.S. retailers. From Bizarre Creations, the Xbox 360 exclusive introduces motorcycles and a dynamic weather system to the renowned “PGR” franchise. Available for the estimated retail price of $59.99 and rated “E” for Everyone, “PGR 4″ takes racing to a new level of thrill and excitement. With a dramatic new weather system, revamped career mode, revised Kudos system, new tracks and locations as well as the world’s most iconic vehicles, “PGR 4” takes the franchise to the next level in racing games. For…

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 26 — Eidos Interactive, one of the world’s leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, today announced that the highly anticipated new action shooter crime-drama, Kane & Lynch: Dead Men will be available in stores beginning Nov. 20, 2007 throughout North America. The title is developed by the award winning team at IO Interactive, creators of the multi-million selling Hitman franchise. The game will be available for the Xbox 360(TM) video game and entertainment system, PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer Entertainment system, and PC Games for Windows platforms. Kane & Lynch: Dead Men is a dark and gritty tale of two men — one a flawed mercenary, the other…