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You'll want to download and play Ms. Splosion Man when it comes out on Wednesday, trust me. The platformer from Twisted Pixel is both inviting and challenging, and it features a main character who can 'slode herself at will, and possesses and encyclopedic knowledge of 1980s pop songs.

Check out the first 15 minutes for a taste of this unique, summertime confection:

Shadows of the Damned gameplay largely consists of three elements: guns, demons, and jokes revolving around penis euphemisms. So you know... something for the whole family. This bad boy might have slipped under your radar, but here's the chance to fix that and get your own Damned preview. So hang out with your mouse out and tip your hat to these first fifteen minutes of Shadows of the Damned. Then take a shower, you dirty perverts.

Child of Eden is an anti-shooter shooter. I know that doesn't make sense but once you see the first 15 minutes of the game it will make sense. The basic concept is in the future humans have discovered a way to store store memories. The archives of memories have been infected with a virus that threatens all of the data the archives hold. You must "shoot" the viruses and save the memories. If you don't understand, that's okay. Just look at the pretty lights.

Child of Eden is currently only available for the Xbox 360 and Kinect. In September it will be released on the PS3.

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings is a mature action-RPG game that captures the imaginations of discerning players everywhere and since it's already out on the PC, we decided to show the first 15 minutes of gameplay for those who haven't heard of The Witcher 2. In addition, The Witcher 2 has mature themes including making love to women, a brutal combat system that combines magic and sword play, and unique choices that are not so clear whether good or bad.

See for yourself if this gameplay video sparks your curiosity in buying The Witcher 2.

Hey, gumshoes. Rockstar Games' excellent L.A. Noire is on store shelves right now, and we've got the first quarter hour of the evocative detective period piece on video for you below. Please enjoy 15 minutes of absolute retro awesomeness with a simple click.

BioWare's final DLC for Mass Effect 2 entitled, "Arrival," is out now for 560 MS Points on Xbox 360, $6.99 on PlayStation Network and 560 BioWare Points on PC. To sum up the story for "Arrival," Commander Shepard is sent out on a solo mission to rescue an undercover operative who has evidence of a Reaper invasion that was planned out in the very beginning of the series.

If you can't decide whether you should download this final content for Mass Effect 2, then perhaps the first 15 minutes of actual gameplay will help out. Then, after you watch the entire video, share your thoughts about "Arrival," so that others can get a better understanding at what they will potentially buy.

In Crysis 2, New York City is in trouble as a series of disasters and a plague have struck the human population. On top of that, aliens have returned creating more chaos to New York City. Are you up to the task on saving New York City? Don't worry though, Crysis 2 has given you the ultimate nanosuit again to save the city. You can be fast, strong, and invisible in Crysis 2, but are you picking up this game title because of that? Get 15 minutes worth of single player gameplay for Crysis 2 and see for yourself how entertaining it can be for you.

The year is 2027 and North Korea has rise to become the most powerful country in the world creating the Greater Korean Republic. The United States has already been crippled by North Korea and the only way USA has a chance to live is to stand together and fight for freedom. To join the Resistance you must first watch the first 15 minutes of gameplay of THQ's Homefront to get a better understanding on how North Korea became the new empire of the world. After that, then you can start your freedom mission by leaving your comments below.

Bulletstorm, a first person shooter action game, has over-the-top gameplay with a dash of mayhem. However, did you know that Bulletstorm has a dramatic story in all that chaotic gameplay? Check out the first 15 minutes of gameplay and story for Bulletstorm to see how Dead Echo members, Grayson Hunt and Ishi Sato, got betrayed by their commander and exiled to the far reaches of the galaxy. Oh! The drama.

In Killzone 3, players will be tasked with utilizing a host of new weapons and vehicles in the battle for human survival. Check out the first 15 minutes of gameplay for Killzone 3.

Developed by Media Molecule for the PS3, LittleBigPlanet 2 provides players with an endless amount of gaming fun, and we have the first 15 minutes of gameplay to show you the new storyline and introduce you to some of Sackboy's new toys. As you will see, LBP 2 looks similar to LittleBigPlanet, but the new gameplay mechanics provide an easier way to control and customization your Sack-loving world.

The best thing about the Xbox 360 exclusive Dead Rising 2: Case West? No more daughter that you have to sprint back to every five seconds in order to administer Zombrex! Yes, cases are still timed, but not having that monkey on your back is a huge relief, and it gives you plenty of time to enjoy the pure zombie (and armed human) killing that goes on in this game. Plus, new combo weapons! And did we mention that Frank is back with a ridiculous haircut?

Oh, and spoiler alert: Chuck reveals some details about the plot of Dead Rising 2 that you might not want to know in this video, so consider yourself warned.

The game is also standalone, meaning you don't have to own Dead Rising 2 or anything else to play it, and it's already immensely more enjoyable than that title was. If the sequel had just been the zombie deathmatch teamup of Chuck and Frank, this game would have rocketed off the charts. Maybe we can pray for Dead Rising 3. 

What do you think? We'll have a verdict for this very soon, but will you be picking it up?

The first DLC for Fallout: New Vegas is called Dead Money and we have the first 15 minutes of gameplay to find out if you want to expand your post-apocalyptic experience.

In Dead Money, you fall victim of a deal that you must complete in order to survive. Your main objective is recover the legendary treasure of Sierra Madre Casino and on the way you must work alongside three other companions to pull it off. Published by Bethesda Softworks and developed at Obsidian Entertainment, Dead Money will be available for 800 Microsoft points.

So what do you think? Is it worth the 800 Microsoft Points to play a quest of survival?

The Dead Space 2 demo is available for download on Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network, but if you don't have access to play the demo you can, however, check out our gameplay video showing off Isaac Clarke on a terrifying adventure through the Church of Unitology.

In the demo, players will also have access to a variety of new tools that Isaac can use to fight Necromorphs, including the new Javelin gun, updated stasis recharge mechanic and enhanced telekinesis abilities ready to go in the demo for Dead Space 2. Also, experience full 360 control of Isaac in Zero-G space while dodging big blades of death.

Dead Space 2's release date is on January 28, 2011. Are you getting scared yet?

Gran Turismo 5  is the ultimate driving simulator and in this first 15 minutes you can see the closest attention to details in how the cars drive and the way the cars look. GT 5 is a racing game simulator that allows you to drive hundreds of real world cars. The franchise is known for offering cars that are modeled exactly like the real world cars. 

As you are watching this first fifteen minutes you might be asking yourself, "Why is this person such a terrible driver?". Well to answer your quesion, here's a good example for you to not drink and drive. Even when you're driving in a video game.

Don't miss the epic 720 turn at 14:03 in the video. The stunt is crazy!