Call of Duty XP Los Angeles 2011

Activision will host the first 2 day video game conference for fans of Call of Duty.  The convention will be focused around the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and allow fans to play paintball, try out MW3 3 months before it is released, compete in tournaments for prizes, and buy lunch from a replicated Burger Town.

The event will be held September 2-3, 2011 in an undisclosed location in Los Angeles.

Tickets to the event will cost $150 with around 6,000 attendees expected.

Hit the jump for images of the maps players will be able to paintball with.

Indie Developer: Respawn

New indie developer Respawn has just entered the internet with their site.  Under the Games tab, they've posted an image teaser of what is to come. Can you see what is coming?

What makes this developer noteworthy is they are formed by Jason West and Vince Zampella, former co-founders of Infinity Ward and creators of the multi-billion dollar Call of Duty franchise.

"Respawn Entertainment is an independent video game development studio focusing on creating state-of-the-art gaming experiences for global audiences. The studio was formed by Jason West and Vince Zampella, former co-founders of Infinity Ward and creators of the multi-billion dollar Call of Duty franchise. Respawn is developing a multi-platform product based on new video game IP and funded through its publishing deal with Electronic Arts, one of the top publishers in the industry."

Respawn

First movie trailer for Mission Impossbile Ghost Protocol released

The first movie trailer for Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol has been released.

Starring Tom Cruise and due out December 2011


Click here to watch

Pentax Q-mount lenses

Along with the recent announcement of the new mini interchangeable lens camera Q, Pentax introduced 5 lenses.

The five lenses are the “PENTAX-01 STANDARD PRIME” unifocal standard lens (47mm) and the “PENTAX-02 STANDARD ZOOM” standard zoom lens (27.5-83mm) in the High-performance series, and the “PENTAX-03 FISH EYE” unifocal ultra-wide-angle lens (160 degree view), the “PENTAX-04 TOY LENS WIDE” unifocal wide-angle lens and the “PENTAX-05 TOY LENS TELEPHOTO” unifocal telephoto lens in the Unique series.

The PENTAX 02 Standard Zoom will cost $299.95, the PENTAX 03 Fish-Eye $129.95, The PENTAX 04 Toy Lens Wide $79.95 USD and the PENTAX 05 Toy Lens Telephoto $79.95.

Adorama is taking pre orders with an expected date of September 2011.

More info about the lenses can be found here at the bottom of the page.

What's in the Forza Motorsport 4 Limited Edition?

Forza Motorsport 4 will be available October 2011.

A list of cars for the Limited Edition version:

2008 BMW M3 E92
2008 BMW Z4 M Coupe
1981 BMW M1
2012 BMW M5
2011 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport
2011 Ferrari 458 Challenge
2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera
2010 Noble M600
2011 RUF Rt 12 R
1965 Ford Mustang GT Coupe
2011 Koenigsegg Agera
1997 Lexus SC300
2011 RUF RGT-8
2011 Tesla Roadster Sport

Team Fortress 2 is now FREE!

Team Fortress 2 is now Free to Play.  They've changed their revenue method into a free to play with in game item purchase using real monies.

Click here and sign up for a free account.

Team Fortress

Pentax Q Announced. Available in the US early Fall 2011

The Pentax Q has been announced.  The Q is a small interchangeable lens camera that can fit within the palm of your hand. Pentax will be offering several Q-mount lens including prime, zoom, and fisheye. The Q has a1/2.3 CMOS sensor with 12.4 megapixels producing RAW and JPG images in a magnesium allow body.  It is expected to cost around $800 for a black or white body and prime lens kit and an anticipated ship date to the US of early Fall 2011.

Press Release with more specs and details after the jump.

Batman: Arkham City. Playable character Robin revealed!

Robin has been revealed on BestBuys' preorder website.  The game will be available for the PS3, Xbox360 and PC on 10/18/2011.

"Robin is a fully playable character in the new and improved challenge mode in Batman: Arkham City. The Tim Drake Robin pack is available exclusively to fans who pre-order the game from Best Buy on Xbox 360, PC and PS3. Robin comes complete with his own unique gadgets and special moves, and will be playable in all challenge maps in the game, as well as two additional challenge maps that are included with the pack: Black Mask Hideout and Freight Train Escape. The pack will also contain a bonus Red Robin character skin."

 Hit the jump for higher resolution image!

Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm F1.4 sample gallery

DPreview has posted sample images from the production example of the from the Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm F1.4 ASPH. They have also included some sample comparison shots with the Panasonic 20mm F1.7.

DPreview

LA Noire on sale for 1 day only at Amazon for $44.99

LA Noire is on sale today at Amazon. It is a one day sale for both the PS3 and Xbox 360.  We recommend the purchase as it is an entertaining game.

L.A. Noire for PS3

L.A. Noire for Xbox 360

Developing: Panasonic to announce the Lumix GF3

Highlights At A Glance

• Image Sensor12.1 MP LIVE MOS
• Engine Venus Engine VII HD
• ISO setting 160-6400

More news to come!  Hit the jump.

Leica DG SUMMILUX 25mm F/1.4 ASPH (H-X025)

Leica DG SUMMILUX 25mm F/1.4 ASPH (H-X025).

The first image of the new Leica lens for the Micro Four Thirds system has been posted.
Hit the jump for the Press Release.

Reminder: Two Free PS3 Games from the Sony Playstation Network - Ends July 3!!

The Sony Playstation Network has been restored after the month long outage.  To show their gratitude to all those who have not been able to use PSN, Sony is offering their Welcome Back Package which includes two PS3 games, two PSP games, 30 days free Playstation Plus membership, movie rental, and 100 free items for Playstation Home. This offer will end in early July so get a move on and start downloading!

Detailed listing from Sony's Welcome Back Package:

Honeycomb 3.1 update available for Google I/O Samsung Galaxy Tablets

Honeycomb 3.1 is now available OTA for the Samsung Galaxy 10.1 Google I/O limited edition tablets.

The Green Lantern 3D trailer is now available on the Nintendo 3DS eShop

Nintendo 3DS owners can now visit the eShop to download the free 3D movie trailer of Green Lantern.