While perusing Amazon today I noticed that the two player co-op shoot em up, Deathsmiles, is on sale for $22.  More specifically, the limited Xbox 360 edition of the game which normally runs $49.99 is only $22.  Limited Edition extras include an exclusive Deathsmiles Xbox 360 faceplate, a CD soundtrack and special boxart.

Some of the most fun I've ever had gaming was during Tuesday night matches of Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter.  We used to play 12 player co-op against the AI, clearing map after map of random waves of enemies.  It's been five years since we've had a proper Ghost Recon game, but the day has finally come and it looks as if Ubisoft has stepped up all the pieces of the tactical puzzle for Ghost Recon Future Soldier.

Coming to XBLA and PSN with a 1980’s flair, Double Dragon Neon rewinds the side-scrolling beat'em up genre over two decades to bring us a co-op game worthy of a chest bump.

Happy Victoria Day, Canadian readers! According to reputable sources, this holiday traditionally represents the beginning of the summer season. Well, we do things a little differently down here, south of the (Canadian) border.

This month's Co-Op International column takes aim at Espgaluda II Black Label. Not only is the title a mouthful, the game itself is full of bullets! Bullets and flying teenagers with psychic powers, oh yeah. Luckily for shoot-em-up fans, this one's not too tough to import.

There was a time when we thought we'd see Aliens: Colonial Marines in the Spring...of 2010.  There was also a time when we thought we'd see the game coming this Fall.  Sadly I've run out of movie quotes to use for the latest delay.  Today, Gearbox and SEGA have announced the "official" release date for the four player co-op game - and that date is - February 12th, 2013.

The Borderlands 2 final box art was recently revealed. With all the commotion surrounding the $100 and $150 special editions it was easy to overlook the version that all the normal people will be buying. The cover image should be familiar to anyone who remembers the iconic artwork from the first game. I'll admit I thought the original Borderlands cover was badass. Here's a reminder, just in case you missed out on one the best co-op games of this console generation:

Warner Bros Studios has revealed some exclusive pictures for LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes, showing off some of the comic book titans we all know and love from an artistic Arkham City perspective.

Disney’s upcoming co-op title, Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two hits shelves later this fall. In the mean time, Disney Interactive Studios and Creative Director, Warren Spector, have decided to release a behind the scenes look at Epic Mickey 2. In this video, they feature both the main characters, Mickey and Oswald, and give us a small overview of what sort of co-op aspects we can expect to see from these two former rivals.  

Everyone knew that Serious Sam 3: BFE was eventually going to make an appearance on the Xbox 360, but we didn't known it was bringing a friend. That's right, Serious Sam: Double D XXL is coming to Xbox Live this fall, and it will include a two player local co-op mode.

There's a handful of game sales going on this week, the first of which is occurring over on the PlayStation Network for Ubisoft titles.  Included in that sale are co-op games Scott Pilgrim vs. The World and Outland.  PlayStation Plus members can get those games for 50% off - or $4.89.  Everyone else can get it for 30% off - or $6.99.  Scott Pilgrim features 4 player local co-op while Outland features two player online co-op.

We finally have a release date for the PlayStation 3 version of Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock.  The Doctor and his companion will be landing in the year 2012, on May 23rd to be exact.  You'll be able to download the game via PSN or, if you're in the UK, pick up a retail copy on May 25th.

Ghost Recon Future Soldier is a week away, and we've got the launch trailer to prove it. Check out Mr. Tight T-Shirt as he informs the men about a "Rogue Spear" over London. That's all the Ghost Recon crew needs to hear to spring into action! We've got soldiers sneaking, sniping, shooting, and 'sploding bad guys. Plenty of fancy gadgets make an appearance, as well. The military/tactical/action squad shooter fans should be drooling over this one.  

Warhawk is a much-loved PlayStation franchise that features huge multiplayer battles and chaotic vehicle-based action. Starhawk continues the tradition, with the addition of a single player campaign and a new cooperative Prospector mode. Find out if the new modes are worthy of the franchise in our co-op review.

Believe it or not, there ARE other games coming out today besides Diablo 3.  One of those is called Akai Katana, a side scrolling shooter from Japanese developer Cave and published by Rising Star Games for the Xbox 360. The game features two player local co-op in an industrial inspired Japanese setting with slick HD visuals and gameplay.  The good news is the game is priced at a budget friendly $40.