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Runescape dev: cross-platform play blocked by consoles
by Jeff Mattas, shacknews.com, Aug 26, 2011 3:15PM PDT
Free-to-play MMO developer Jagex reports that cross-platform play for Runescape is possible, but prohibited by the major console manufacturers. Read more
GameStop offering $50 coupons to Deus Ex: Human Revolution customers
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Aug 26, 2011 2:30PM PDT
After pulling Deus Ex: Human Revolution off of their shelves, GameStop's drama is seemingly coming to an end today, with the company offering reparation to customers that purchased a copy of the game--only to find it had been gutted. Read more
Super Street Fighter 4 Arcade '2012 Edition' changes detailed
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Aug 26, 2011 1:45PM PDT
Capcom has outlined the buffs, nerfs, and tweaks coming to the Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition 2012 patch. Read more
Square Enix preparing DX11 'Luminous Studio' engine
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Aug 26, 2011 1:00PM PDT
Square Enix's Japanese technology division is working on a brand new multi-platform engine, one that's fully compliant with DirectX 11. Read more
XCOM E3 demo video: 20 minutes of gameplay
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Aug 26, 2011 12:15PM PDT
We can now all watch the 20-minute XCOM reboot demo build shown off at E3, which reflects "some pretty aggressive design changes" made to capture more of the original feeling. Read more
Halo Anniversary goes 3D; Reach weapons and abilities will see tweaks
by Steve Watts and Xav de Matos, shacknews.com, Aug 26, 2011 11:30AM PDT
Microsoft and 343 Industries announced today that Halo Anniversary and Halo Reach will both be getting the Magnum pistol, and Halo Anniversary will support 3D. Read more
Torchlight 2 priced at $20, final class revealed
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Aug 26, 2011 10:15AM PDT
Runic Games has announced that Torchlight II will launch at $20, and has revealed the final playable class in the game. Read more
Halo Anniversary Terminals change location, offer more info on different difficulties
by Xav de Matos, shacknews.com, Aug 26, 2011 9:30AM PDT
In an interview with 343's Frank O'Connor, he told Shacknews that Terminals in Anniversary change based on the game's difficulty. Read more
Halo 4's Warthog appearing in Forza 4
by Xav de Matos, shacknews.com, Aug 26, 2011 8:45AM PDT
During PAX 2011 'Day Zero,' Turn 10's Dan Greenawalt revealed a surprise addition to Forza 4's "Auto Vista" mode: Halo's famous Warthog. Read more
Gears 3 reveals final multiplayer map, Gridlock
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Aug 26, 2011 8:00AM PDT
Epic Games has revealed that Gridlock, a fan favorite map from Gears and Gears 2, will make a return in Gears of War 3. This rounds out the full map list. Read more
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