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The Sly Collection is heading to the PSN

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Picture from The Sly Collection is heading to the PSN The Sly Collection, currently available on a Blu-Ray Disc for the PS3, is getting added to the PSN next week. The collection can be downloaded in its entirety for $29.99, and the games within can be purchased separately for $9.99 each. The Sly Collection includes Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus, Sly 2: Band of Thieves, and Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves. The games all feature Trophy support and can be played in stereoscopic 3D.


I Am Alive not getting PC release

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Ubisoft’s I Am Alive will not be getting a PC release alongside its console versions. The reason, according to I Am Alive‘s creative director Stanislas Mettra, is PC piracy. On the topic of PC piracy, Stanislas Mettra stated: “It’s hard because there’s so much piracy and so few people are paying for PC games that we have to precisely weigh it up against the cost of making it.”


3DS trailer for The Adventures of Tintin: The Game

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Picture from 3DS trailer for The Adventures of Tintin: The GameToday, Ubisoft released a new trailer for the 3DS version of The Adventures of Tintin: The Game. The title is an adventure that takes gamers on a journey through the world of Tintin, the intrepid reporter and hero from Herge’s original comic books. It provides players the opportunity to rediscover the movie’s environments, including Captain Haddock’s ship “the Karaboudjan,” Omar Ben Salaad’s Palace and the exotic city of Bagghar.

With various elements adapted from the Tintin comic books The Crab with the Golden Claws and The Secret of the Unicorn and Red Rackham’s Treasure, gamers are able to continue the adventure from the movie solo or with friends in one of three gameplay modes. The single-player campaign offers a blend of exploration, puzzles and combat. It also includes such gameplay elements as sword fighting, aerial combat and driving.

The game will be available at retailers across North America December 6 for the Xbox 360 with Kinect compatibility, PS3 with Move compatibility, Wii, 3DS and PC.


MechWarrior Online brings out the big guns

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As we get closer to Piranha Games’ 2012 release of MechWarrior Online, more and more details are being released. A new mech, shown in the image to the left, is the latest piece of information to hit the web. The DRG 1-N Dragon features two medium lasers, a medium-caliber Autocannon, and a Long-Range Missile Launcher.


Sonic Generations 3DS trailer

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Picture from Sonic Generations 3DS trailerSega has just released this Sonic Generations launch trailer for the 3DS to celebrate its nationwide availability. The game has a completely unique set of levels, exclusive to the handheld edition, and the video shows off the gameplay for both Classic and Modern Sonic that players will get to experience.

Sonic the Hedgehog will lead the balloons tomorrow at the 85th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.


Dungeon Defenders celebrates Thanksgiving with DLC

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Picture from Dungeon Defenders celebrates Thanksgiving with DLCIn celebration of Thanksgiving, Trendy Entertainment has released some new DLC for the Steam version of Dungeon Defenders. This content includes: The Great Turkey Hunt (free until 12/2), Dungeon Defenders Hero Pack, and The Warping Core Challenge Pack.

With The Great Turkey Hunt, hunt humongous herds of Turkeys for their delicious Thanksgiving meat. Tread carefully, however, as the dangerous Dark Elf Warriors and the gigantic Mega Turkey Boss will stop at nothing to protect them. Victory will unlock a brand new set of holiday costumes which includes a pilgrim for the Apprentice, a turkey outfit for the Squire, Pocahontas for the Huntress, and a Conquistador for the Huntress.

Want to get in on the action but don’t have a copy of the core game? No worries. Dungeon Defenders is on sale via Steam for 50% off during this time period.


Rosh Online looking for beta testers

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Ignited Games is preparing for a closed beta for their upcoming MMORPG Rosh Online: The Return of Karos. In Rosh Online, players fight to break a dark curse that has fallen over the world of Asmara. The game features quests, guilds, and large-scale PVP battles. For information on the upcoming closed beta, hit up the official website.


King Arthur II developer diaries

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Picture from King Arthur II developer diariesParadox Interactive and Neocore Games today revealed two developer diaries for King Arthur II: The Role-playing Wargame, their forthcoming RTS releasing for PC which arrives after the first of the year.

Gather round for a tale of a king’s rise from obscurity to near immortality. The legend of Uther Pendragon and his heir to the throne, young Arthur, may be a familiar one, but there’s always more to uncover. With Arthur’s legacy reshaping the landscape of Britannia forever, residents must ready themselves for a world of magic, mystery and betrayal. Click here for Part II.


Blizzard offers WoW birthday gift

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World of Warcraft is seven years old. To celebrate, Blizzard is giving away a “Celebration Package.” The package consists of a few fireworks, a “feat of strength” added to your achievements, a tabard and a 7% bonus to experience and reputation gains while active. To get the package, you’ll need to log in between now and December 3. Happy birthday WoW!


Jillian Michaels wants to make fitness an adventure

Posted in News on Saturday, November 19, 2011 by | Comments No Comments yet »

Picture from Jillian Michaels wants to make fitness an adventure Celebrity physical trainer Jillian Michaels has a new Kinect game coming out that combines fitness with Tomb Raider. Jillian Michaels’ Fitness Adventure features over fifty levels of running, jumping, and gem collecting action. The game includes a fitness calendar to track your progress and allows the player to compare their skills using an online leader board.


Starhawk private beta starting this week

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Picture from Starhawk private beta starting this week Starting this Tuesday, SCEA Santa Monica and LightBox Interactive will be launching the private beta for upcoming PS3 MMO-shooter Starhawk. The beta will begin small, and as it progresses, more people and features will be added to the trial. Anyone who purchased Uncharted 3 has a voucher with a beta key and can gain early access this Tuesday.


Button-pressing simulator available now

Posted in News on Saturday, November 19, 2011 by | Comments 4 Comments »

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SteelSeries and Ignite Game Technologies have joined forces to create the ultimate racing simulator steering wheel. The SWR-Si Steering Wheel, which is available now for $119, features over 20 buttons and dials, PC racing game compatibility, and can be completely customized. For more information on the SWR-Si, check out the official website.


Bethesda working on Skyrim fixes

Posted in News on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 by | Comments 11 Comments »

Picture from Bethesda working on Skyrim fixes Anyone who has played Skyrim will tell you two things about it: It is great, and it has some pretty hilarious bugs. A simple YouTube search will bring up dozens of videos of various glitches, both humorous and game-breaking. Pete Hines, Bethesda’s Community Manager, promises on his Twitter that bug fixes are on the way, stating, “Takes a while to test/fix/regress. Hang in there.”


The Dead rise again

Posted in News on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 by | Comments 1 Comment »

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The first batch of Dead Island DLC, “Bloodbath Arena,” will arrive on November 22. The DLC adds a survival mode, pitting you and your friends against waves of zombies in four different arenas. Survival mode can also be played solo. A new weapon, dubbed the “brain wave bomb,” is rumored to make an appearance in the DLC as well. Leaderboards are also promised, as is the ability to carry experience earned in survival over to the campaign. Bloodbath Arena will cost 800 MS points or $9.99, but will be free to anyone who pre-ordered the original game.


Get your Nickelback next Tuesday

Posted in News on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 by | Comments 1 Comment »

Picture from Get your Nickelback next TuesdayHarmonix today announced that on November 22, a five pack of hits from the platinum selling Canadian rock group Nickelback will hit the Rock Band 3 Music Store. The Nickelback Then and Now pack features some of the band’s biggest hits, and lands just in time for their newest album, Here and Now, which hits stores November 21.

How You Remind Me, from 2001’s Silver Side Up, leads the pack. It’s followed by Someday, the lead single off 2003′s The Long Road, and Animals from 2005’s All the Right Reasons. If Today Was Your Last Day from 2008’s Dark Horse, fleshes out the catalog of classics with This Means War. The pack will be available for $8.49.



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