We reported not too long ago that Halo Wars, in addition to a couple other co-op titles, went Platinum and was now available for the low, low price of $29.99.  Well now Microsoft's sweetened the co-op pot by offering Halo Wars via download through its Games on Demand service.  While the game may not have been as widely popular as its more traditional FPS brother, Halo 3: ODST, the game is one of only a few co-op titles we've reviewed that has received the full 5 out of 5 for its co-op score.  All that co-op fun without ever having to leave the comfort of your home?  Now that's a deal.

The 2009 co-op game of the year for us was Halo 3: ODST, but did it deserve it? Was there something social at play? A popular game or franchise is always likely to sell more copies than a new IP and as a result of this there are more people playing it, creating a phenomenon we call Co-opularity.

Capcom has released a brand new trailer from Episode IV of Lost Planet 2.  The trailer was showcased yesterday during a Japanese press conference where they announced the Gears of War cross over.

If you are a fan of making scientists explode into meaty chunks then the 2010 release schedule just keeps getting better, with the news that the first Deal of the Week for the shortest month of the year is none other than co-op action platformer Splosion Man.

Continuing their month-long coverage of Bungie's next title in the Halo franchise, Halo Reach, Game Informer has posted a video that features creative director Marcus Lehto talking a little bit more about the game.  While subscribers to the magazine will likely already be familiar with much of what Marcus talks about, e.g., the six-man Spartan team, the graphics engine updates, and the weapons, there is one little bit towards the end that hasn't been covered extensively: armor abilities.

Hello fellow co-op gamers, Jenkins of the Madballs in...Babo: Invasion B-D-I faction (for the record, we're the good guys) here to host the new "On The Download" with the one and only fabulous co-op Survival Mode survival guide for the PC version of Madballs in: Babo...Invasion!

We've been going on and on about leaked screens this and leaked screens that for Halo Reach.  You're tired of it.  You want some hi-definition Spartan glory to grace your monitor - none of this magazine scan, iPhone picture of someone's monitor, pixelated crap that passes as a "screenshot."

Prepare yourself for a jam packed episode of goodness has Nick and Mike discuss the latest co-op news stories. Short on time? Well so are we - that's why we've compressed everything into a lovable, cuddable, and edible 30 minute package.

What could possibly be better than portable zombie slaying co-op?  How about portable zombie salying co-op for the low, low price of $0.00?  Call of Duty: World At War: Zombies (now with twice the colons), one of the most popular apps for the iPhone, now has a free version.  Imaginatively dubbed "Zombies Lite", the free game allows zombie hunters to try before they buy.  However, the fun isn't unlimited: three rounds of single player and two of co-op multiplayer are offered.  By then, of course, I'm sure you'll be willing to pop the $10 for the full version.  I can't wait to put this on my brother's iPhone when he isn't looking; he's enamored of the Swine Flu Scanner and Fart apps right now...

If you were looking to join our co-op night this Thursday for Army of Two: The 40th Day, but have neglected to pick up the title, now you can snag it for $39.99 on Amazon in a limited time sale.  Both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions qualify for the special pricing.

We've been following Dynasty Warriors Strikeforce for sometime now, touting the game's online four player co-op mode.  Today we have a video walkthrough provided by Koei which showcases something completely brand new to the franchise, the City.

Sega's next two PC co-op titles will require Steam to play according to Shacknews.  Aliens vs. Predator, which releases on February 16th, and Napoleon Total War, which releases on February 23rd, both will require Steam to play any of the game's modes, including the cooperative ones.