This week, Sam and Tally play some Halo: Reach, co-op-linking New York to Britain. Lag ensues, witticisms are made, Spartan logos are poked fun at, and (of course) much dying occurs.

The PlayStation Blog has covered 20 exclusive titles coming to the PlayStation 3 in 2011.  Of those 20 titles, 9 of them feature co-op gameplay in some form.  Whether its a huge AAA title like Killzone 3 or its a smaller downloadable title like Pixel Junk Shooter 2, this year appears to be one of the biggest for co-op gamers on Sony's platform.  

The other day I was asked what I thought of Dragon Age by one of my buddies. I sat for a moment and finally admitted “I have it, but haven’t played...” Why would someone do that? I have a strange quirk where I don’t like starting games unless I have time to finish them...

Mark your calendars people, Bionic Commando: Rearmed 2 will be arrive on your PSN and XBLA digital doorsteps worldwide on February 2. That’s right, just under a month before you will be playing the sequel to the incredibly innovative side scrolling co-op title Bionic Commando. Here, we have some screenshots to hold you over until you’re ready to spend your $14.99 (1200).

Could I get a little less melted face with my hotdog?

Summertime, and the livin's easy... I love the summer.  That's when Xbox LIVE Arcade puts out five games in five weeks to null the void of lackadaisical game releases.  Wait, this can't be right, unless the Summer of Arcade is starting February 16th.  Looks like Microsoft has decided that late winter/early spring is also lacking in quality game releases.  Never fear, game starved readers.  Xbox LIVE's Arcade House Party is here to alleviate the winter doldrums, and everyone's invited, assuming you've got the Microsoft Points to pay at the door.

In a recent interview with NowGamer.com Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford alluded to even more content for the 4 player shoot-and-loot Borderlands franchise.  Whether or not the new content is even more DLC or a proper sequel remains to be determined.  In the interview, Pitchford acknowledges that the Borderlands team originally planned for the The Secret Armory of General Knoxx to be the last piece of DLC, which was then followed up by last September's Claptrap's New Robot Revolution.  

Last April we posted two Call of Duty-branded rumors, one of which has turned out to be true (Call of Duty: Black Ops + Zombies)...and the other fitting squarely between "common sense" and "it's a given". The latter so-called "rumor" was a strong notion that the remnants of nearly-disbanded studio Infinity Ward was working hard on a third Modern Warfare title.

It's been more than a month since we've brought you a Co-Opticast, and for that, I'm sure you are eternally thankful. In all seriousness, the holidays and diseases ravaged our illustrious hosts time and ability to bring you anything coherent. But we're back...and we're better than ever.

Are you coming or going?

Microsoft's Xbox Live Gold deals this week are focused on zombies and that means plenty of co-op DLC and games for us to love.  Zombie Apocalypse, Dishwasher Dead Samurai, Borderlands DLC, and Left 4 Dead DLC are all discounted for your gaming pleasure.

LittleBIGPlanet 2 will be available in one week, releasing to store shelves everywhere on January 18.  While the first game had a rather controversial launch, what with the song controversy and breaking the internet and all that, so far, other than a delay from late 2010 to early 2011, it's been smooth sailing for the sequel.  Another new trailer is out, and it shows off adventure mode.  There are some very cool new elements included, like top-down view areas, new vehicles, including tanks, and even a giant robot, which impressed me greatly.  Of course, there's lots of adorable Sackboy grinning and dancing too.  But seriously, a GIANT ROBOT; what else do you need to know?  Watch the trailer!