There are two types of co-op campaigns in this world: one that allows a single player to continue, and one that exacts the same fates to both. Which one is best suited for couples, and why?

RAGE is out now on all platforms and you can read our Co-Op Review of it right here.  But if you still have those lingering questions about just how to play the game's co-op mode or what the co-op mode entails, we've got a nice handy dandy FAQ for you.   This of course, supplements are already informative database entry for the game.

A Virus Name TOM is a new downloadable puzzle game from Misfits Attic.  You've seen these types of circut puzzles before, but not quite like this.  The game has a unique personality, art style, and sense of humor that sets it apart from the average puzzle game.  It also has four player co-op!  Check out the following videos to get a feel for this quirky puzzler.

This week in Indie-Ana Co-Op, we take a look at Dead Pixels, an incredible 8-bit zombie shooter that takes its cues from River City Ransom, and the PC version of Tobe’s Vertical Adventures. Folks who have been looking for a good starting point to co-op indie games need seek no further.

Are you having problems summoning your friends in Dark Souls?  Heck, are you having problems summoning anyone to help you in your battle against the demonic hordes of Lordran?  Have you been placing your summon sign at the beginning of every level and in front of every boss encounter, but no one calls for help?  You are not alone.  Well, you are alone.   Dark Souls is using a different server system than its predecessor, Demon's Souls, and it greatly hinders the possibility of meeting up with your friends.  Naturally, the internets are not amused.  

Tuesday morning I took the train down to the Loews Regency Hotel on Park Avenue to check out Namco Bandai’s roster of upcoming games. The appointment granted me access to go hands-on with ten or so games, but only two had co-op: Inversion and Tales of Graces F. That was completely fine by me, as I spent my entire hour or so there playing those two and talking to the reps about them.

This may not exactly be co-op news, but Sony's latest ad campaign for the PlayStation 3,  called Long Live Play, is certainly worth watching.  Not to give too much away, but the idea is how a player impacts the lives of the characters they play in modern day games.

Space Channel 5: Part 2 has hit Xbox Live Arcade and PSN today.  The original game only saw the light of day on the Dreamcast in America after the system was already "dead."  Instead the title showed up on the PlayStation 2 in a special edition packaging.  

11th October 2011 is the date of the latest zombie uprising in the form of Frank West's return in Dead Rising 2: Off the Record.  To celebrate Capcom have released a gory launch trailer; off the record, on the QT, but not very hush hush.

In the midst of the Great Gaming Avalanche of 2011, two of Co-Optimus’s intrepid staff members took some time out of their ridiculously busy schedules to blast through Gears of War 3’s Beast Mode.  It was a dirty job, but somebody had to do it!

Today we have the third Dungeon Defenders developer diary for your viewing pleasure.  We've covered the basics and build phases in previous entries.  That's a nice appetizer, but where's the main course?  Get your steak knives ready, because here comes the meat!  Today we're showing you the combat phase of the game.  This is where the magic happens, people!  It's co-operative tower defense mayhem at it's finest!  Look at all the colors!  It's beautiful!  To further Zen your experience, we follow that up with a clip featuring the mighty Monk's melee and magic mastery.

Four-player co-op title Rayman: Origins has a lot of competition this year. Releasing this November 15th, it has to contend with the usual holiday lineup. For a cartoony side-scroller the outlook is bleak.