Games

Michael Cera's character in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is a bass-playing indie rock nerd who spends a ton of time at the arcade, so it's no surprise that the music for the video game is as unique as Scott is.

If you're already into game music, this soundtrack will undoubtedly be in your heavy rotation. All of the songs were written by a chiptune punk band from called Anamanaguchi. The band has four members, who create their tunes using synthesizers and, get this, a rigged NES and Game Boy.

But the guys in Anamanaguchi switch things up from other chiptune groups by also adding live guitar, bass and drums for a new spin on a sometimes dated electronic sound. It is 2010 after all.

We have to admit, the soundtrack is pretty fun to listen to, even if you're not usually spinning instrumental music. It's something different that Scott Pilgrim would definitely back all the way. Check out five songs from CD below and listen to the full soundtrack here. The geek chic album is available in stores and on iTunes now.

Last month, we reported that Glee would be getting its very own video game for the Nintendo Wii called 'Karaoke Revolution Glee.' Now we've got the scoop on all of the sing-along action coming at you this fall!

If you've ever played 'Karaoke Revolution,' you know the drill. Players get to lay their vocals over instrumentals while the lyrics and pitch are displayed on the screen. But this time around, the popular video game series is getting a New Directions makeover that is totally Kurt-approved.

Fans of the hit Fox series will get to choose from over 35 of the cast's epic numbers while real scenes from the show are playing in the background. You'll can sing solo or rock out harmonies with your friends using the multi-player option. (We bet Rachel would do anything to have 'Karaoke Revolution Glee' as a training tool.) Ready for the best part? There's a special game mode that lets gamers unlock sweet Season One content!

There's no set release date for the game, but it will hopefully be in time for the brand-new season of Glee, which premieres on September 21. We know it seems like a long time to wait, Gleeks, but it will be soooo worth it.

As we suspected, the Nintendo 3DS was unveiled at the 2010 E3 Expo, and its just as exciting as we thought. The portable gaming device will allow users to play in 3D without the use of those bulky glasses that movies and 3D TV require.

On Tuesday, execs showed up to the L.A. tech convention, giving a preview of all the features of the new 3DS. The handheld will not only feature a split 3D viewing screen on top that creates the multi-dimensional effect, but it will also have a 3-inch 2D touchscreen on the bottom.

In addition, the device will include has a motion sensor, gyrometer, a slide pad and three separate cameras to optimize the gaming experience. The 3DS will be available in stores in March 2011, but no price has been announced yet.

In other 3D news, Sony announced that it will release 20 3D games for the PS3 by next March (you'll need glasses for these), and 40 new games that are compatible with the Move system. With the announcement of the 3DS, the soon-to-be-released Move controller and the forthcoming Project Natal system, there's a ton of exciting technology in store for major gamers. Which are you most excited for?

We use our computers for everything, including entertainment, social networking and homework, but a new study shows that teen boys spend most of their online time playing games.

According to BigNews, the survey found that more than 45 percent of male teenagers spend more than 60 percent of their Internet time indulging in flash games, multi-player games and even social networking games like Farmville, Mafia Wars and more.

"A large number of teens seem to spend most of their time playing online games," said Jack Wills, PR Manager at Casinator, a games site that was involved in the survey. "The growth in the online gaming industry has remained strong and even the leading social networking sites such as Facebook, Myspace and Tagged have been used by game developers to take advantage of the large number of gamers."

There's been a lot of speculation about Microsoft's controller-free gaming system Project Natal, but all will be revealed at the 2010 E3 Expo on June 15 in L.A. Can't be there in person? MTV will be broadcasting the demonstration live on TV for all to see.

As we previously reported, Project Natal was demoed last year, but with the system expected to arrive in stores this holiday season, Microsoft is planning a big unveiling at the annual video game conference. Project Natal allows gamers to play games without the use of controllers, using only their body movements.

The Microsoft press conference will air on MTV on June 15 at 3:30 p.m. The demo will be broadcast without commercial interruption, which implies that this is a major event. The presentation is also scheduled to include a performance organized by Cirque du Soleil, so it's going to be a huge draw at the expo.

The broadcast will re-air on Nick at Nite, and MTVN Hits at 9 p.m. For those who would rather watch online, GameTrailers.com will be streaming the entire event live as well. Watch a promo video for Project Natal below and get psyched!

You'd think playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 right before bed would give you crazy dreams or at the very least, make it difficult to fall asleep, right?

Not so, according to a new study from Australia that involves 13 guys ages 14 through 18. After playing a "stimulating" video game, it only took the teens about seven and a half minutes to fall asleep. That's only four and a half minutes longer than it took them to doze off after watching a DVD documentary.

The study also found that no one fell asleep while playing video games, but almost a third of the teens passed out while watching the DVD. Sounds like common sense to us.

Research supervisor Michael Gradisar says, "Initially we were surprised that playing the violent video game did not lead to a much longer time taken to fall asleep."