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Unlike its predecessor, Soul Calibur XBLA "will feature every character and mode that the original did as well as online leaderboards." Gamers will be able to purchase this game on July 29th. Click here for first picture in gallery.

The screens show a port that looks decidedly crisper than the original, although featuring the same poly-count for the models and backgrounds. And what's with that "Insert Coin" stuff? Shouldn't it be "Insert Microsoft Points?"

The Motion-Pro II could quite possibly be the ultimate home racing simulator. Featuring "three 46-inch 1080p LCD displays, 5.1 sound system power-synchronized with four vibration transducers, and full motion simulation using electro-mechanical actuators to move your seat." Pricing has not yet been announced. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

..but you can add even more details as an option, like a six-speed gated shifter and progressive clutch upgrade—just like the real thing, or a sequential shifter, handbrake, a full carbon fiber external, with high-gloss finish custom paint.

According to early beta testers, LEGO Indiana Jones "feels more like an adventure game than the action-packed romps found in the LEGO Star Wars titles, though that doesn't mean that action isn't to be found." Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Rather though, after dealing with any foes in an area, you'll usually have to find some pieces of a broken item and move them over to fix said object or something along these lines.

Here's Master Chief armor that actually looks like it was made for a movie. From the assault rifle (*corrected) to helmet, everything looks true to the game. Click here for first picture in gallery.

If somebody told me these were photos smuggled off the set of the Halo movie I'd totally agree with them, for a second, before remembering there is no Halo movie, then saying "aaaahhhh, ya got me".

Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts will feature "next-generation visuals and presentation along with reuniting beloved characters Banjo, Kazooie and Gruntilda - among other fan favorites - with their sharp wit and hilarious sense of humor." Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Putting a twist on the classic game, Daniel Soltis's Moving Parts is essentially a "two-player hybrid physical/video pinball game that uses variations in game rules to elicit different social interactions between players." Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

The real standout here is not the programming, but the physical/video hybrid that Soltis has created. The program is projected from the ceiling onto a hand-built table that has buttons and a pull-lever just like on a real pinball machine.

Though not as pretty as the previous model, this SEGA Dreamcast portable was actually previewed on tape and is fully-functional. Continue reading for a brief overview and video.

In the video, you'll basically see a "multi-touch wall that was retrofitted to play [a giant version of] Missile Command." Continue reading to watch.

So, multitouch has some interesting applications, but all pale in comparison to playing a two player version of Missile Command.

The jDome system consists of a "semi-transparent dome" that has images projected onto it, enabling gamers to surround themselves "with 180-degrees of gaming action." Video after the break.

John Nilsson went and patented the concept and is now developing the jDome with an estimated cost of around $125-200.

In part one of GT's "The Metal Gear Retrospective", they take a look at the games that started it all: "Metal Gear, Snake's Revenge, and MG2: Solid Snake." Continue reading to watch.