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What we are playing is a weekly column published on Sunday. Select members  of the team talk about the games they’ve been playing over the past week and  which they’re …
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One-man development studio Humble Hearts will soon be announcing some news about last August’s Summer of Arcade title, Dust: An Elysian Tail. A Humble Hearts Facebook post states that studio head Dean Dodrill has “some exciting news to share over the coming month. The dust hasn’t settled yet!”

Dodrill has made no mention on Facebook, Twitter or the game’s official website as to what the news will be, leaving gamers and XBLAFans alike to speculate as to what it could be. Our best guess is that Dust is going to be getting some downloadable content, but a sequel or a PSN and/or Steam port are also possibilities at this time, as is just about anything else anyone can imagine.

A port seems unlikely given that Dodrill took the opportunity to also mention that yesterday marked the 6-month anniversary of his game’s release on XBLA and that he wanted “to thank everyone who has followed me and helped make the game a great success.” Certainly those statements don’t entirely rule out a port, but the XBLA callout would seem to imply that the news is XBLA-related.

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After a slight delay, Darkstalkers Resurrection is coming to XBLA on March 13, according to a Polygon report. The game presents two entries in Capcom’s cartoony horror fighter series, Night Warriors: Darkstalkers’ Revenge and Darkstalkers 3, in one hi-def package.
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Samurai-themed turn-based strategy game Skulls of the Shogun has enjoyed much-deserved success since its release last month. 17-BIT’s blitzkrieg-style launch across Microsoft’s many platforms means no matter where you are or what you’re doing, you can bring Skulls of the Shogun along for the ride. But what if that’s still not enough Skulls in your life? Well then, now’s your chance to score some official limited-edition schwag, courtesy of 17-BIT’s “Skulls Anywhere” contest.

Running now through February 27, 17-BIT’s contest could let you snag one of six prize packs for showing your Skulls support in a creative or interesting locale. For the full details, check out 17 Bit’s official contest page, but for those eager to get started we’ve placed the pertinent information below:

1. Print out this picture of the Skull, available here: http://bit.ly/12H5Wkv
2. Take a picture of the Skull somewhere cool and interesting. (That being said, please keep it legal.)
3. E-mail your picture to skullsanywherecontest@17-BIT.com with the subject line “Skulls Anywhere Contest”, or post it on Twitter using the hashtag #SKULLSANYWHERE
4. Hope your entry is chosen as a winner!

To be sure you’re eligible for the contest, check out the official rules and regulations. You can hit the jump to check out the many sweet prizes up for grabs including art prints signed by the 17-BIT team. Finally, if you haven’t yet checked out Skulls of the Shogun, you can catch up with the XBLAFans review and our exclusive guide.

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The closed beta for The Behemoth’s forthcoming Battleblock Theater finally has a release date. Those lucky enough to grab one of the coveted 10,000 spots can expect to get started in two short weeks, beginning February 28. Selected beta testers for Battleblock Theater will be receiving email notifications from The Behemoth in waves, so if you applied and haven’t yet been contacted, don’t fret just yet. There’s still hope.

All last week, XBLAFans ran a contest in partnership with The Behemoth to guarantee a certain number of beta spots for eager volunteers. In case you missed it, there’s still time to sign up and hope your number gets pulled. All you have to do is head over to The Behemoth’s official beta page, peruse the regulations and, if you meet the criteria, fill out the form. If you’re interested in getting your hands on Battleblock Theater before anyone else in the world, but not sure what to expect, check out the official trailer below.

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Hot on the heels of the initial announcement comes this Empire Strikes Back trailer for Star Wars Pinball. Much like Marvel Pinball, these tables will be packed together as downloadable …
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This morning Trials Evolution developer RedLynx posted 11 Banshee-capable tracks to Track Central. The tracks are a compilation of developer favorites and include the 10+ minute long GigaTrack. Players …
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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the deal of the week knows the quickest way to the heart…is through the chest cavity. This week is all about zombies and the …
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During GameSpot’s recent playthrough of a pre-release build of Trials Evolution: Gold Edition RedLynx level designer Lee Rowland revealed that the company has “no plans just yet” for future …
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Cyberpunk action-roleplaying adventure Mars: War Logs shows off its sunnier side in its first official trailer. Soaked in sunlight and soulful melody, the trailer only hints at the dirty, dingy underbelly that is everyday life for the colonists of Mars.

Mars: War Logs takes place several undetermined hundreds of years in the future where humankind’s colonization of the Red Planet has failed. The surviving remnants of those efforts have devolved into civil war for control of the most precious commodity on the planet: water. Because life’s not hard enough, helping to ensure everyday could be the last are the mutants, the religious zealots and that beautiful sun. That savagely beautiful sun, scourging the surface with solar radiation in doses suitable for proper skin liquefaction.

You’ll take on the role of Roy Temperance, the renegade whose story intertwines with the fate of the planet, as you fight against the aforementioned martian horrors and the corporate ruling class. Boasting a deep stable of intriguing characters, dozens of unlockable skills and perks and customizable equipment, Mars: War Logs is shaping up to be unique, to say the least.

Helmed by Spiders Studios, Mars: War Logs runs on the studio’s cleverly named and obviously gorgeous Silk engine, spinning it’s way toward a tentative “Spring 2013” release date. We’ll keep this one on our radar. In the meantime, feast your eyes on a bevy of silky screens after the jump.

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