Activision announced today that Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen has shipped to stores nationwide for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 2, PSP, Nintendo DS and PC.

The Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen game for the next-gen consoles and PC lets players take on the role of their favorite Transformers, picking from the largest, most diverse range of playable characters – each with their own distinct abilities and weaponry. Set in unique environments across the globe such as Cairo and Shanghai, the game allows players to instantly switch between vehicle and robot modes as they drive, fly, fight and blast their way through intense, pressure-packed levels. After engaging in single player action, players for the first time ever will be able to go online and battle friends in all-new multiplayer modes.

The Wii and PlayStation 2 system versions follow a similar storyline to the film and allow players to battle as both Autobots and Decepticons, through 15 action-packed levels featuring vehicular sequences, flight-based rail levels and blistering combat chains full of close-ranged strikes and projectile missile attacks. Both games also feature instant-join co-op gameplay throughout the intense campaign.

The Nintendo DS titles enable players to engage in global competitions through Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection where they must help their side win the conflict between the Autobots and Decepticons through downloadable challenge missions. For the first time, gamers can customize their own Transformers robot with a modular body part system that allows them to scan objects to access new parts and upgrade their character by installing unlockable pieces. Additionally, players can challenge friends to intense, head-to-head battles through local wireless multiplayer in Deathmatch mode.

The PSP version of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen takes players on an action-packed journey that combines rail levels, visceral melee strikes and projectile combat through a storyline inspired by the epic film. Players can test their battle skills in Arena Mode as they pick their favorite characters and fight alongside their friends arcade-style against increasing waves of enemies, and replay missions from the campaign again and again to maintain the highest scores.

Operatives brave enough to take on the infamous Cobra organization in this summer’s G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra video game will be rewarded for their heroism with a lineup of exclusive unlockable features from Electronic Arts. Advanced G.I. Joe operatives can get a peek behind the scenes at the game’s production, including unlockable concept art and character renders, while those in the mood for a bit of nostalgia can uncover four of the classic G.I. Joe PSA’s from the original 80’s cartoon series. There are also 75 filecards scattered throughout the game, each containing profiles of various G.I. Joe team members, Cobra henchmen and the game’s arsenal of explosive weapons, vehicles and play sets. Players can review these filecards to gather valuable intel that will give them a leg up in battling Cobra forces – now you know, and knowing is, after all, half the battle! G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra hits stores this August, and will be available for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS and PSP.

Battlefield Heroes is now out of closed beta testing, and open beta testing of the cartoony military shooter is now underway with no key required and the NDA lifted. The website also offers a new gameplay trailer promoting the game. BF Heroes plays in a browser, and IE or Firefox is required.

A post on the World of Warcraft Forums outline plans for changes in how mounts and training are handled in World of Warcraft, part of the gradual process of allowing new players to progress more quickly in Blizzard's MMORPG as time passes. They outline several specific changes, with this general overview: 'In the next major content patch, we intend to adjust mount requirements to further improve the leveling experience in World of Warcraft. In addition, cast times for summoning all mounts will be reduced to 1.5 seconds, down from 3 seconds. The following is a breakdown of the upcoming cost and level requirement changes we are making for each riding skill.'

A post from Blizzard on the Battle.net Forums breaks their silence about the version 1.13 Diablo II patch promised in April. They say:

Work on the patch was put on hold for a while due to higher priority issues, but it commences, and it is nearing.