Looking for a new Xbox 360 console with writing all over it? No? Well, how about if that writing includes autographs from some of the developers behind the 2008 sales giant, Gears of War 2? Yeah, we thought so.

It had to end sometime. Bryan Simon, maestro of original Halo 3 songs has written his final anthem to Bungie (embedded after the break). The subject of this heartfelt goodbye: Recon armor gives you cooties. Frankly, we're inclined to agree, as we are overcome with the urge to explode any poor sap we see wearing Recon. There's something about it. It just makes you want to kill the person wearing it. We're not sure if that's what Bryan meant, but hey, the song is pretty, so who cares? He didn't say where his music will take him from here, but we have a suggestion: Halo Wars. It only seems natural, really.

Using figures provided by Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter, Gamasutra has put together a brief sales analysis of Activision's Guitar Hero World Tour. With three different bundles available at different prices, you might be surprised to learn the full band kit -- priced at $190 -- outsold both the guitar bundle and standalone game from October 2008 through January 2009. The full band package accounts for 41% of overall sales, with 35% going to the guitar bundle, leaving 24% for the standalone game. Taking the price of each bundle into account -- the guitar bundle is $90 and the game $60 -- Gamasutra points out that the full band bundle accounts for a full 61% of the revenue generated by Guitar Hero World Tour.

Following the debut of Watchmen: The End is Nigh on Xbox Live Arcade, Ars Technica spoke to Microsoft regarding the game's size. The title clocks in at over 1.2 gigabytes, making it the largest Xbox Live Arcade title to date. Honestly, the size restriction on XBLA -- originally 50MB -- seems to change so much that we're beginning to lose track. Still, even with games regularly hitting the service at over 300MB, 1.2 gigs is pushing it. So, what pushed Watchmen over the edge? We imagine being tied into the release of the film had something to do with it, not to mention that a refusal by Microsoft would have made the game exclusive to the Playstation 3. Ars Technica reports that Microsoft "wrestled" with the decision to make an exception, but eventually allowed it in order to "ensure the best customer experience and optimize overall gameplay."

In solidarity with the embattled auto industry's ongoing fire sale, Project Gotham Racing 4's Premium Challenge Pack DLC is now available for purchase on the XBLM for 240 as part of Microsoft's Deal of the Week program. The discount begins today and will be offered through Sunday, March 15. As always, Deal of the Week offers are only available to Xbox Live Gold subscribers.

Havok 3 Game Dynamics system makes unleashing hell on your enemies visceral and satisfying. Bodies recoil and collapse accurately and objects react to being shot, pushed, or blown up.

Additional Weapons to fight a supernatural army of terrifying new enemies and familiar foes.

Different bone-chilling environments heighten the intensity.

Join a completely new mission with an even more horrifying storyline.

An advanced Special FX system showers you in sparks, smoke, and debris, making combat as intense and exhilarating as an action movie.

The Settlers - Rise of an Empire -

Build bustling towns in a medieval world. Richly detailed, realistic world

Each Settler figure has his or her own daily routine, with a range of different actions and behaviors that can be observed at all times

Spur your settlers on to ever greater efforts, develop a flourishing economy, satisfy the needs of your citizens, and protect your people from danger

Eastern Realm Expansion Pack -

Choose to fly for the U.S., England, or the German Luftwaffe in 34 different and unique aircraft

You'll battle against tough AI-controlled opponents in the European Theatre Of Operations, or form squadrons with friends and go on cooperative missions

Switch positions between pilot, gunner or bombardier -- or fly in experimental jets that barely made it into combat

Reactive game world reponds to your presence -- trigger new events, unlock aircraft, and much more

Fantastic graphic displays with enhanced 3D modeling and textures, with realistic cloud and weather modeling make you feel like you're really 600 ft. in the air

Largest and best jigsaw puzzle collection ever!

Unlimited jigsaw puzzle play ¿ with built-in editors, never run out of puzzles!

Puzzle Master among the best-selling puzzle franchises ever!

Bonus 3D puzzles included!

Create screensavers and desktop wallpaper!

Left Analog controls skating and lower torso, Right Analog controls stick and upper

Take control of your shot; undress defenseman with moves you create

Defenseman play positional sound defense & have upper body control, to take forwards off the puck

Identify each players strengths and use their abilities to the fullest

Stunning Player Visuals with secondary motion