Nothing like a slew of big names to get the crowd going for ya. Be it in games, apps, or other forms of software, this week's batch has a big name on it. Let's see - Wolfenstein, Dracula, Metallica, Doom, NASA, iTunes, Blackra1n. Wouldn't want to miss those, so read up and stay informed.

After the whole Napster debacle Metallica is now quite gung ho about using newfangled technology to get their music out to the public. They partnered up with Activision for Guitar Hero: Metallica earlier this year, and now they're teaming up with Tapulous for a stab at the iPhone gaming market.

Can't wait to see how Guitar Hero Van Halen (PS3, Wii, Xbox 360)will look as a final product? It may not be out yet, but its promotional copies sure are! 5 Frets flaunted this package they received in their mailbox, and it does look ready to rock.

Rocking along the line of Guitar Hero's tributes to Metallica and Aerosmith, Activision finally reveals the official track list for Guitar Hero: Van Halen. Actually, part of the list has already been leaked out, so the rumor mill scores a point for accuracy once again.

Microsoft has announced a new wireless mic for the Xbox 360. According to the press release, the mic will be compatible with Lips, Guitar Hero: Metallica, and Disney Sing It: High School Musical 3: Senior Year as well as the upcoming titles Lips: Number One Hits and The Beatles: Rock Band.

If you're into blinged up, shiny little things then you might wanna consider adding this item to your collection. Of course, having a copy of Lips would be nicer as it is an accessory directly related to Microsoft's karaoke game. It's none other than the Swarovski crystal studded Lips microphone.

If anyone knows the daddy market, it'd be Amazon. Yeah, trust them to know what your dad will appreciate for Father's Day. In line with their Father's Day sale, Amazon is offering a couple of PS3 titles (and and a Logitech racing wheel peripheral) for the certain few cool gaming dads out there. Hit the full article to check out what you can get for your dad on Amazon.

We have some good news this time for Metallica fans in Europe. Activision Blizzard has announced a new bundle for Guitar Hero: Metallica (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii) that's exclusive to the territory.

Activision's Guitar Hero: Metallica kicks off this week's batch of new game releases. Actually, it's pretty much the only big game for both the PS3 and Xbox 360 this week (not counting PSN and XBL releases, of course). The Wii and DS meanwhile, still continue to get a lot of games that you may never have heard about of even want to play, but there are a few bright points: Gardening Mama, Tokyo Beat Down, and Major Minor's Majestic March. And the PSP? It gets one game. Yep, one.

Time to rocknroll! From Activision comes the demo of Guitar Hero: Metallica on Xbox Live! It's hot and it's free, and it's your chance to see if it's as shreddin' and rockin' as promised.