Here is an awesome freebie for Battlefield Bad Company 2 – all gamers with VIP Codes will receive early access to the M24 in Medal of Honor when it releases this holiday season. The M24 access will be automatically awarded when Medal of Honor releases to all players who have bought Bad Company 2 and claimed their VIP code (in the X360 and PS3 box only) or played BC2 online (PC). The same EA account must be used in Bad Company 2 and Medal of Honor to make use of the M24.

Also – the Bad Company 2 Graphics Fankit containing new game assets is now available at the official BC2 site. Check it out for everything you need to customize your fansite, Twitter channel, or mobile device with original images captured from the game itself. Assets include Dogtags, Insignias, Trophies/Achievements, iPhone backgrounds, and plenty more.

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The game is scheduled to be released on September 1, 2010 but, according to IGN the Halo: Reach Beta will run for 17 days! The dates are May 3 through May 19 and there is going to be different modes turned on at different times throughout the month. Here is the breakdown for when modes and playlists will be added:

May 3 – Arena mode (4v4 ranked Team Slayer games) as well as “Free-for-All” and “Grab Bag” playlists, which include a mix of classic and brand new game types.

May 7 – Spartan vs. Elite “Invasion” playlist.

May 14 – “Generator Defense” game type.

For more information about Halo Reach as well as gameplay screenshots visit the IGN site. Ohh and if you’re looking to pre-order the Halo Reach game through Amazon you are entitled to the following promotion:

Get a $20 Video Games Credit
Pre-order Halo Reach and get $20 off a future video game purchase. The promotional code will be placed directly into your Amazon.com account within 2 business days after the product ships. Offer valid when shipped and sold by Amazon.com. Promotion valid on all existing orders. Limit one per household. Amazon reserves the right to change or terminate this promotion at any time.

Just the other day I was searching for tutorials on how to create safety / medical icons when I came across a great tutorial on how to make first aid icons. If you visit tutsplus you’ll find an amazing illustrator tutorial titled; Create a Stylized First Aid Icon in Illustrator which shows you step by step instructions on how to create first aid icons like the ones shown above. Be sure to subscribe to the site to get tutorials like this one delivered straight to your inbox.

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The Hercules DJ Console MK2 looks like an intense DJ kit! Here is a brief description of the product that was gathered from the Amazon listing…

Having become one of the world leaders in the domain of 3D graphics cards, Hercules has developed and exploited its fields of expertise in a variety of fast-growing market segments over the years. Hercules currently offers a complete range of webcams, speaker systems, digital DJing devices, WiFi solutions, iPod/iTunes accessories and sound cards. Hercules launches compelling products which have been fastidiously researched in terms of performance and produced with quality in mind. With this in mind, Hercules introduces the Hercules DJ Control MK2PC, 2 Deck controller – Mix 2 tracks with 1 controller! Mobile – light and smaller than a laptop. USB powered, No Power Supply needed. Includes a protective cover for transport, 2 jog wheels to navigate within tracks, speed playback up/down or apply effects, 1 cross fader + 2 volume faders, and 3 level equalizations per deck. Virtual DJ 3DJC Edition Included!

The quantity is limited so grab yours today and start to DJ your own mixes!