Metalocalypse: Dethgame, the spin-off game from Adult Swim's gore-splattered animation about the adventures of an extremely important heavy metal band, will no longer be happening.

The title was reportedly being developed for release on Xbox LIVE Arcade / PlayStation Network, but Adult Swim has confirmed to GamePro that "Cartoon Network Enterprises has indeed ended production on the previously-announced Metalocalypse: The Dethgame."

"The decision was made that the creative direction of the game would not live up to the high standards we had set for the project and we did not want to release a less than outstanding game."

While fans of the Brendon Small-penned series might be disappointed by this, it's quite refreshing for a company to simply kill a spin-off game - rather than try to cash in with an inferior release.

Fredrik Wester, CEO of the Swedish strategy gaming masters Paradox Interactive, has given an interview to GameSetWatch in which he discusses the future of digital distribution.

Wester knows the digital download business, being an original founder of GamersGate. He's still a minority owner of that company, but is now "not operationally involved at all."

"You're going to see a lot of [digital distribution] portals closing in the coming two years," Wester said "Within two years, we'll see who's staying in the business and who's not, and the smaller ones will probably be bought by the bigger ones."

He also offered an interesting view (though one unsupported by any data) on the ability of digital distribution to combat piracy: "Online is quickly gaining ground on the number of [games] sold, and I think a lot of pirates have been converted into paying customers as well by services like Steam."

"It's not very visionary to say that the future is downloadable games - of course it is - but the way it will shape up is basically being decided right now."

APB developer Realtime Worlds has announced Project: MyWorld and launched an accompanying website.

For those familiar with APB, this game is ...  nothing like that at all. Project: MyWorld does appear to have some cars in it, but that's as close as it gets. Instead, it seems to be a large-scale building game which will ultimately serve as a giant social networking hub and space for mini-games. At least, that's what I gleaned from the trailer. It is currently confirmed only for the PC, and is due in 2011.

Watch and ponder for yourselves, below.

The gaming press was quick to pick up on a translated Bloomberg Japan article which appeared to suggest that Nintendo would announce the price and release date for the Nintendo 3DS on 29 September.

However, the company has released a statement to VG247 which says "We've not announced anything to Bloomberg or anyone else."

"It's just speculation," the statement continues "It might be a case of Chinese whispers, as we have confirmed to Bloomberg there will be an event on the September 29 in Japan."

Based on the google news archive for this story, it appears to have originated at either Kotaku or gamesindustry.biz (both have time stamps of "11 hours ago," though Kotaku is listed first.) VG247's own piece was altered and re-headlined to include the Nintendo statement.

In the interests of transparency, we also reported the story as confirmed.

Part one of Channel 4's latest trip down educational software lane is now up and available to play, for free.

The game is set in 2027, a sinister authoritarian age in which "second-class citizens are placed under curfew at night" (but wait, that already happens n ... oh, I see.) Players must decide who from "four ordinary people (the immigrant, the dissident, the ex-cop, and the youth)" can be trusted with their inflammatory data disc full of government-exposing details. It presumably contains information about military activities in Afghanistan, because let's face it Britain will still be there in 2027.

A scattering of British actors (Aria Prasad, Amy Noble, Derek Riddell) appear, along with activist Mark Thomas who I hope will be bothering some arms dealers or something.

Be warned though, the loading times are currently a bit absurd - it's perhaps getting a bit hammered at the moment. Parts two to four will be available from next week.

We first heard about Team 17's new 2D version of Worms for the PC back in February, and today we have a whole host of information about the latest addition to the Scorched-Earth-with-added-silliness series.

Worms: Reloaded will be available through Steam on 26 August and represents the first 2D worms game for the PC since 2001's Worms World Party. The press release suggests Reloaded will feature "Over 60 single-player missions (including new Warzone Campaign and Bodycount Mode)" as well as a "fully featured landscape creator" and, of course, over forty five weapons drawn from the entire span of Worms titles. Pre-orders will be possible from 29 July (hey, that's today!) and will net people a 10% discount, one-day early access to the title and some "exclusive items."

Watch the trailer, below - and click through for a collection of screenshots.

Specialist digital download market analysts Forecasting & Analyzing Digital Entertainment (FADE) has revealed Microsoft has earned $46 million USD so far in the first half of 2010.

Overall at the end of June the XBLA market grew 36% compared to the same time last year. FADE reports the turning point was in March when the releases of Toy Soldiers and Perfect Dark occurred both bringing in over $2 million USD.

March saw a 41% year-over-year increase in revenues and the trend continued all the way until June. The “Inventory Blowout” promotion which saw over 20 titles all discounted also helped for larger sale numbers throughout XBLA.

Further details including the Top 10 Earning XBLA Titles of H1 2010 after the jump: 

2K Sports has revealed a star-studded soundtrack to accompany upcoming basketball title NBA 2K11.

Not only does basketball legend Michael Jordan grace the cover of the game and feature in a special Jordan Challenge game mode but the game features some of the most well known and up-and-coming artists from around the world.

Snoop Dogg will create an original exclusive track to be the headline NBA 2K theme and will be supported with tunes from the likes of Drake, Big Boi and The Alan Parsons Project.

Full soundtrack after the break:

NCsoft has announced a “Double Your Fun” weekend and also announced inactive accounts will be reactivated for the promotion to persuade previous players to return.

Starting this Friday and running through to Sunday players will be able to level up twice as fast with double XP being rewarded for everything you achieve in the game.

Details for each server and when the double XP promotion starts can be found after the break:

WipEout creator Studio Liverpool is hiring for a new project and mentions “3rd/1st person action.”

The senior developer listing over on the SCEE website states the applicant must have an “Encyclopaedic knowledge of games, especially 3rd / 1st person action.”

Studio Liverpool who is renowned for the amazing WipEout HD cut around half of its staff back in January to prioritize development, but now it looks like the studio is ready to start the rebuilding process with a new title.

We’ve contacted Studio Liverpool to see what it can say about the new project but expect the mandatory “no-comment”.

PS3 owners will be able to tackle a puzzle-platformer from Curve in a new title called Explodemon!

The game is a 2.5D platform action game, which takes its inspiration from the golden era of the SNES but presents it in full HD graphics.

In Explodemon! players will have to use Explodemon’s self-destructive powers to not only battle enemies but also to fly through the air and land onto other objects of the 12 different levels in the game.

Further details and the first screenshots for the game after the break:

The special edition for Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep has been revealed by Square Enix.

As well as a copy of the game for PSP customers will also receive two Birth By Sleep art prints as well as a 48 page hardback artwork book entitled, The Art Of Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep.

Further details after the break:

A new trailer for Halo Reach released today showcases dramatic sequences from the game, including the Covenant invasion of the planet Reach and Noble Team’s effort to take the fight from the planet’s surface to space. The trailer also features a sample of the original score by Halo composer Marty O’Donnell. Watch the new trailer after the break and keep an eye on IncGamers for more Halo Reach goodness this week.

Namco Bandai has revealed its latest release schedule.

Blue Dragon for Nintendo DS is hitting shelves on 24 September while Ace Combat: Joint Assault will fly onto the PSP, 3 September.

Majin And The Forsaken Kingdom will launch on the Xbox 360 and PS3 on 26 November while the likes of Test Drive Unlimited 2 only has a tentative Autumn launch window.

Full release schedule can be found through the break:

Being IncGamers readers you are all of course pro SC2 players right? Ok well maybe not, so in case you get stuck we have a few cheat codes you may want to try out in the game to help in missions that you may be struggling with in the single player game. Treat this as a spoiler warning.

Obsidian's Denise McMurry is a World Builder working on Bethesda's upcoming tile Fallout New Vegas. In this interview she talks about her role on the project and how she came to work in the industry. 

NCSoft has made the executive decision to shut down all servers for their online mech-based action title Exteel. The game servers will be closed down for good in all regions on 1 September. Exteel was free to play based on a micro-transaction model which enabled gamers to get their hands on better equipment if they purchased items.

BioWare has revealed the latest DLC add-on for Dragon Age: Origins.

Golems Of Amgarrak was revealed at Comic-Con and will be a dungeon-based expansion where players will delve into the deep underground to save a missing dwarven expedition.

Expanded details can be found after the jump:

Blizzard has teased future console projects revealing it is “up-to-speed” with the current development processes for consoles.

“Our heritage actually goes back to console,” Blizzard’ Michael Ryder told MCV in a recent interview. “In the early years Blizzard made console games. It’s not the heritage, it’s the design decisions and what we think is best for our players.

Further details after the break:

Wargaming.Net's MMO tank title World of Tanks is currently in closed Beta, and to demonstrate the array of medium tanks in the game, they have released a new trailer. The video highlights the tactics and combat characteristics of medium tanks such as the T-44, VK 3002 (DB) and Panther units.