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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Shank brings bloody revenge to PC gamers

Acclaimed 2D action game, Shank, is now available for download for £9.99 via Steam, Valve Corporation’s delivery and management platform. With its blend of classic side-scrolling action gameplay and stylized animation set, Shank is one of last summer’s most anticipated downloadable games, garnering a "10/10" from Electronic Gaming Monthly, a grade of "A" on 1UP, and a "4.5/5" on Joystiq. PC gamers will now be able to slash into Shank’s bloody story of revenge.

Buy your Facebook video game credits at Walmart Target or Best Buy

Another two giant retailers, Walmart and Best Buy, join Target in offering Facebook credits. The universal currency for video games and apps used on the Facebook social network site. You'll be able to purchase different value 'credit cards' ranging from $5 to $50.

Handheld game-copying is worse than on PC Ready at Dawn: PSP piracy "hurts a lot of developers"

God of War: Ghost Of Sparta developer Ready At Dawn claim their PSP development is being endangered by piracy on Sony's portable console. "If you're a developer right now and you're owned by a publisher it's hard enough, so imagine what it's like if you're an independent covering all your costs yourself. I don't think it gets easier at any time, but the last two years have been particularly hard."

Hit Medal of Honor Expands with New Multiplayer Maps and Modes with Free Clean Sweep

Hit first-person shooter Medal of Honor™ will further expand its intense multiplayer experience with the release of an all-new multiplayer mode on November 2, 2010. The new mode called Hot Zone features “King of the Hill” gameplay where teams fight over a designated location on a map; the team who holds their position longest prevails. This adrenaline-fueled mode is playable across two all-new maps (Hindukush Pass and Korengal Outpost) as well as redesigned versions of the popular Shahikot Valley and Helmand Valley multiplayer maps. Hot Zone will be available via Xbox LIVE Marketplace for 800 MS points, on PlayStation Network for $9.99USD and on PC exclusively via the EA Store for $9.99USD.

Undead Nightmare Pack - Red Dead Redemption Double XP Weekend

In celebration of the release of the Undead Nightmare Pack for Red Dead Redemption, RockStar be hosting a Red Dead Redemption Double XP Weekend for everyone. Starting at 6pm this Friday October 29th and lasting until 04:59am this Halloween Monday November 1st.

Largest Pokemon Center in the world opens in Osaka, Japan this November - great for a Pokemon Christmas

Nintendo announce more details about their new Pokémon Center planned to be opening this November in the heart of Osaka Japan. The store opens to the public on November 26th with over 2,500 different kinds of Pokémon goods on sale.

Persona 2: Innocent Sin video game update announced for PSP

PSone RPG Persona 2: Innocent Sin is getting a make-over for the PSP. Japanese mag Famitsu says the video game release will be similar to that seen in Persona with the addion of widescreen visuals, gameplay tweaks plus a new animated opening.. Shoji Meguro, the Persona remake direct will take charge.

Sony set to launch PlayStation phone

Sony are expected to launch the PlayStation phone running an upcoming version of Google’s Android operating system with a custom-made “Marketplace” that will enable people to download games.

Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition On sale now including the original game plus Episodes From Liberty City PS3 X360

Rockstar Games announce that Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system is now available in North America at retail stores everywhere. This standalone retail offering bundles Grand Theft Auto IV, the award-winning and highest-rated title of this console generation*, with Grand Theft Auto: Episodes From Liberty City, featuring the episodes The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony.

Allods Online More free-to-play than ever with new daily quests open to all players

Free Premium Items Available to Any Players via Daily Quests from Now On. second expansion, Volume 2: Rise of Gorluxor, and today’s patch that will be available tonight, Allods Online has become more Free-to-Play than ever.

Redbana Summons a New MMORPG: CardMon Hero Opens Closed Beta Signup link

Redbana announcethe beginning of closed beta signups for CardMon Hero, as the highly anticipated card-summoning MMORPG prepares to play its hand in North America. The free-to-play MMO for PC takes place in a persistent and open 3D world, where players take on the role of a Hero that can create, discover, recruit and summon Mercenaries to aid in battle.

DJ Hero 2 Tiësto compiles music video entirely from game footage - Free download

Music Video From The World’s Biggest Touring Electronic Artist and Dance Music Icon Launched Today and is Viewable Online at http://www.facebook.com/tiesto
MP3 of “Speed Rail” Available for Free Download athttp://www.itunes.com/tiesto In an exciting first for the music and videogame industries, Activision Publishing, Inc.’s (NASDAQ: ATVI) DJ Hero 2 and superstar DJ and Producer Tiësto have joined forces to deliver the first ever music video comprised entirely of videogame footage.  Having delivered two exclusive mixes to the best soundtrack in entertainment, Tiësto’s globally recognisable in-game likeness from the critically acclaimed DJ Hero 2 is the feature attraction in the brand new “Speed Rail” music video viewable online at http://www.facebook.com/tiesto.

Just Cause 2 Platinum and Classics video games arrive on PS3 X360

Groundbreaking free-roaming action/adventure Just Cause 2 is available now on the Platinum Hits range from Sony and the Classics range from Microsoft in the UK.

Angry Birds Halloween over 1 million downloads in six days

Angry Birds Halloween has been a resounding success, with a million downloads in App Store in just six days. Angry Birds Halloween and Angry Birds Halloween HD stormed the App Store charts across the world on iPhone, iPod and iPad, reaching #1 in the US and UK within 24 hours of launch.

Majesty 2: Battles of Ardania RTS's next expansion to arrive on November 9th via digital download

Once more unto the breach dear friends, once more into the kingdom of Ardania! Paradox Interactive have today announced that the Fantasy RTS expansion Majesty 2: Battles of Ardania will release on 9th November via digital download for a suggested retail price of $14.99, Euro14.99 and £9.99.

Free download Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom X360 PS3 video game

Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom, demo released for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. Featuring an engaging storyline, the game takes players through a seamless world where an agile protagonist and a powerful AI controlled monster must forge an alliance to battle enemies, and conquer challenges. Developed by Game Republic, Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom is scheduled to be released throughout Europe and Asia Pacific on November 26, 2010. To whet player’s appetites in the meantime, a free playable demo is available on October 27 from Xbox LIVE Marketplace and PlayStation Network.

Land of Chaos Online Free hero cards with Halloween Boxes - PC video game - Free poster download

Free Hero Cards, Halloween Drop Boxes, and New Chat Languages Included in Latest Update. Today is “Free Hero Day” in LOCO – Land of Chaos Online. In the spirit of Halloween fun, hero cards for LOCO’s newest characters—Ellan, AAKbah, and Partizan—will be available completely free of charge from the AP Shop for the rest of the day. No need to worry about Halloween tricks, as these treats provide the opportunity to battle with each powerful hero for a full twenty-four hours once activated!

Lindsay Lohan Star Quiz Unofficial triv game now available for iPhone - iPod Touch

Are you a huge fan of Lindsay Lohan or just want to know more about this Mean Girls star? Test your knowledge, learn fun facts and unlock limited edition wallpapers.

Winter Sports 2011 video game events with Wii Balance Board support (French)

Tradewest Games et dtp Entertainment AG dévoilent quelques unes des disciplines phares de Winter Sports 2011 Go For Gold et la compatibilité avec la Wii Balance Board. Le jeu sera disponible fin novembre sur Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, et Nintendo Wii.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Audition Online Throws a Halloween Party with New Songs, Features and In-game Items

Audition Online, the leading online multiplayer dance-themed rhythm game with over 300 million registered accounts worldwide, unleashed a slew of new features and content in celebration of Halloween. The update includes 11 new tracks from various popular artists, over 100 new items added to the Fashion Mall, various new features improving the user experience, and a GM-managed Halloween event for a costume party like you’ve never seen before. Jump into Audition Online and experience the new update that’ll have you costumed and grooving to the sounds of the latest pop hits!