Electronic Arts has announced the North American and European release dates for Double Fine Productions' hard-rocking, face-melting, umlaut-laden Brütal Legend (PS3, Xbox 360). I bet Tim Schafer is one happy dude right now.

I was gonna say, "LittleBigVideos" but the LittleBigSomethings are getting really old. Anyway, we've got 3 LittleBigPlanet Euro ads right here - watch heavy metal mullets, a frozen heart, and exploding dogs.

Pandemic Studios has released a new patch for Mercenaries 2 on the PS3. Patch update v1.02 finally brings Trophy support, and with that, we give you the Trophy list! And this time around, I'm seriously making it a conscious effort to keep those Secret Trophies secret. That way, I don't have to resort to "Secret Nuclear Bunker" road signs like what happened yesterday in the comments section for the Mirror's Edge Trophy List. *wink*

Insomniac founder and CEO Ted Price has spoken out on the issue of video game legislation, saying that it "has no place in America". More in the full article.

Those looking for more details about Double Fine's Jack Black-starring heavy metal action title, Brutal Legend, will have to wait until after E3. Creator Tim Schafer has confirmed that the game will not be appearing during the annual gaming trade show. More in the full article.

That's no typo error there. 1980s heavy metal band Def Leppard has confirmed in an interview that they are indeed in Guitar Hero IV. Is the follow-up to Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock already in development? Or is this just for the expansion, Guitar Hero: Aerosmith? More details after the jump.

Listen up, heavy metal fans! We've got some good news for you: Blu-ray versions of Warner Music Group's Motley Crue: Carnival of Sins and Ozzfest 10th Anniversary are going to hit the shelves later this spring. More in the full article.

When Tim Schafer and heavy metal collide, they explode into Brutal Legend for the Microsoft Xbox 360 and Sony PlayStation 3. If you haven't heard of it, you can visit the game's official website which recently went live. More on this at the full article.

In March, Nyko will be releasing a special guitar accessory for the PS3 that intends to bring Rock Band and Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock players together in peace and heavy metal harmony.

The guitar controller, known as the Front Man, is apparently compatible with both games, all through the flick of a simple switch. More on the Front Man after the jump!

In a recent interview, Tim Schafer discussed the upcoming game from Sierra Entertainment: Brutal Legend. He discusses various gameplay mechanics and story details. In case you missed out on the trailer, Brutal Legend is the story of Eddie Riggs who is given the power of the axe (musical or otherwise) of the heavy metal gods. Find out more about Brutal Legend and Eddie Riggs in the full article.