So Saints Row 2 has only been available to the public for one day now but according to a report from the New York Daily News (via Game Politics), it’s already starting up controversy. Last Updated: October 16, 2008

As most of you know, Gears of War 2 will be releasing with a code that will allow gamers to download the Flashback Map Pack that contains remade versions of maps from the original Gears of War. While we already knew about Gridlock, the new maps also include Tyro Station, Subway, Canals and Mansion. While having the older maps back is a great and all, I didn't fully understand how incredible they were going to look. Canals in the snow and Mansion without all of the stormy weather? Looking mighty fine. Don't believe me? Then check out all of the comparison images after the jump.

Now I know that a lot of you are sick and tired of the whole video comparison story but as you may know, we have reported on this topic quite a lot in the past. We cannot embed this video, so you will need to watch it by clicking here. The Eurogamer comparison tests have resulted in the Xbox 360 coming out on top in almost every comparison so far but I think that things may be different this time around. A comparison video has been put up on videogamer.com, showing the differences between the Xbox 360 and PS3 version and I personally feel that the PS3 one is definitely the better looking of the two. While clarity, textures and framerate seemed identical it looks a little washed on the Xbox 360 and whether or not this is due to the comparison setup is a mystery for now. If this video accurate however, the PS3 is the winner in my opinion. Am I going blind or do you think I am right? Leave your comments below. I usually wouldn't mind washed out looks but with a game that falls so heavily onto it's atmosphere, the more contrasted look of the PS3 version will definitely do much better to make me wet my pants.

It is not surprise that a lot of effort is being put into making Gears of War 2 look as good as possible. Now with Gears of War possibly overtaking the Halo franchise as Microsoft's poster child, the pressure is on Epic to make it flex the Xbox 360's graphic muscle. Well it looks like Epic are delivering because the game is looking fantastic, even when compared to the original. It is quite crazy that the developers have managed to squeeze larger areas, better lighting and even more complexity out of a game engine that already looked so good. Gears of War 2 hits on the 7th of November and I just can't bloody well wait any longer.

This week we have been reporting on some of the new additions and features that are being added with the PS3 firmware version 2.50. The good news is that the Firmware update has officially gone live. That's right, you can go and get it right now, if you haven't done so already. Along with the ability to take screenshots in compatible games, we also know that support for Flash 9 has been added. So if you don't have it, go get it now!

Yet another upcoming title will not be getting a demo for the Playstation 3 and one has to wonder what in the hell is going on. The Xbox 360 demo went up yesterday on Xbox Live and was accompanied by the official statement from Ubisoft that says the following: "The demo, exclusively available for Xbox 360, is free and offered for download on Xbox Live Marketplace for Xbox 360," Is this just a nice way of saying that they are a little behind with the PS3 version or is the demo actually being made exclusive on purpose? We are starting to see more and more of this happen and if you ask me, the publishers are just shooting themselves in the foot by not letting both sides try before they buy. That is of course, unless Microsoft is handing out wads of cash for this as well. It's just silly in my opinion and companies need to start making sure that they have demos available for both consoles and not only one.

We are going to try something different here and hopefully it works out well… I am just about to send a list of questions over to Epic in the form of an interview for the Gears of War 2 developers to answer, however I would like to know what you guys really want to hear from them? What questions do …

It’s Thursday and Yahtzee is back on his 8am podium… the world is right again. This week he takes on S.T.A.L.K.E.R and reminds me exactly why I migrated over to console gaming… I love the quality of PC gaming but the bugs and upgrade paths are just to painful for me.. Last Updated: October 16, 2008