Is there anything better than classic co-op gaming from the awesome consoles of yesteryear?  How about CHEAP classic co-op gaming from the awesome consoles of yesteryear ON YOUR PC?  A new collection of Genesis gems (no, not Columns) is now available through digital download services.  It's a tremendous bargain, featuring 10 games for the quite low price of $7.50 (on Steam).  Included in the set of games are co-op greats Gunstar Heroes, Streets of Rage and its sequel, and a title I am less familiar with, Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair. 

We're big fans of the LEGO games here at Co-Optimus.  Charming interpretations of beloved movies combined with kid-friendly two-player co-op is some good.  The best of the LEGO games, as we recently determined, are the Star Wars titles.  Thus, we are very excited about the upcoming third game in the series, based on the Clone Wars television show.

Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon is coming out soon.  If you don't know anything about it, let me break down the game's plot.  You are a member of an elite force tasked with defending the earth from an insect armageddon.  Use jetpacks, mechs, and 300 guns to cast off the chains of insect oppression.  

With 70 minutes of cutscenes to sit through, Killzone 3 players are going to be itching for some action in between. Visceral action. Satisfying, blood-curdling, Helghast-killing action. And what better way to celebrate the end of yet another pre-rendered cutscene than with a suppressed Stahl Arms StA-52SE assault rifle?

Anyone who lives near Austin, Texas should check out Craigslist.org today - Twisted Pixel, responsible for co-op favorite 'Splosion Man, Beyond Co-op favorite Comic Jumper, and the upcoming Ms. 'Splosion Man are asking you to join the cast of an upcoming unannounced game!

Out of all the gang bangs being viewed online right now, this is in the top 1,000.

Xbox LIVE Silver members are getting a treat this weekend.  Starting tomorrow, January 28th at 12:00 pm EST all Xbox LIVE Members will be upgraded to Gold Memberships.  This will last until Monday, January 31st, 12:00 pm EST.  If you are a Silver Member, now is a great time to give Gold a whirl.  There is a ton of content on sale for 2K and Rockstar Games, including DLC for Read Dead Redemption and the co-optimal Borderlands. As a Gold member, you'll now be able to play these games online with gamers around the globe.  Just remember to finish up all your business by noon on Monday, because that's when your Gold Membership will turn back into a pumpkin, Cinderella.

Many were surprised to hear that Two Worlds was getting a sequel after its questionable quality. But the developers have come back and put together a truly lengthy and full featured action/RPG. While co-op isn't ingrained in the story like the first, it is still present. Find out what we thought.

Bethesda continues with its news after yesterday's RAGE screens with an announcement of release dates for two other co-op titles slated this year.  

Sony has put the PSP through a few trials, including a complete re-do for the PSPGo in 2009. Now the time has come to say goodbye to the PSP, as the PSP2 - aka NGP (Next Generation Portable) has come to take its place. Sometime around Christmas 2011, NGP will arrive with a few developmental goals in mind. We think you’ll be happy with some of the changes, including user connectivity and dual analog sticks.

MindJack is a new game from Square Enix that looks to change the way you play co-op. A unique 'hack' mechanic allows players to jump in and out of a host player's game. You decide if you will help or hurt that player. How does it all play out? Find out in our review.

Its hard to believe we're living the future. 2011 - flying cars, robot servants, and space ice cream at every meal. We can dream, can't we? The latest episode of the Co-Opticast previews the upcoming games of 2011 while talking about the year's news so far. World of StarCraft, PlayStation 3 hacking, and much more are all in the latest installment of your favorite co-op gaming podcast.

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