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Sony faces insurance crisis after PSN outage
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Jul 21, 2011 4:30PM PDT
Sony faces dozens of class-action lawsuits, and one of its insurers wants no part in offering coverage. Read more
Freddy Kruger is Mortal Kombat's final DLC
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Jul 21, 2011 3:45PM PDT
Four DLC characters were promised for Mortal Kombat. The final character is a bit of a shocker. It's classic horror villain Freddy Kruger. Read more
Deus Ex: Human Revolution wants 'Purity First'
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Jul 21, 2011 3:00PM PDT
It's not every day we put a purely promotional "viral video" on the site. Square Enix has created a live action promo for its upcoming Deus Ex: Human Revolution that sets up the game's major conflict. Read more
Xbox and Kinect help drive 'record' revenue for Microsoft
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Jul 21, 2011 2:15PM PDT
Microsoft released its annual fiscal report today, and things are looking quite rosy for the Redmond-based computer giant. Part of the company's growth came from a massive turnaround in the Entertainment & Devices Division, responsible for Xbox and Kinect Read more
Batman: Arkham City to have downloadable 'episodes'
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Jul 21, 2011 1:30PM PDT
Batman: Arkham City will have downloadable episodes, according to Batman voice actor Kevin Conroy. Read more
Gotham City Imposters trailer shows an appropriate fear of Batman
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Jul 21, 2011 12:35PM PDT
A new Gotham City Imposters trailer has been released, showing the warring Batman and Joker factions brawling, then scattering when they see the Bat-signal in the sky. Read more
Star Wars Xbox 360 console announced
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Jul 21, 2011 11:40AM PDT
Microsoft is producing an exclusive Star Wars-themed Xbox 360 to accompany the release of Kinect Star Wars this year. The eye-pleasing box is inspired by iconic characters R2-D2 and C-3PO, and includes the Kinect device and game. Read more
Guitar Hero to be 'reinvented,' says Activision CEO
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Jul 21, 2011 10:00AM PDT
Bobby Kotick, CEO of Activision Blizzard, has spoken about innovation at the monolithic developer and publisher, including plans to resurrect Guitar Hero after a rest. Read more
Zelda concert series begins in October
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Jul 21, 2011 9:15AM PDT
Nintendo has announced the first concert date for The Legend of Zelda anniversary concert series, with a nationwide tour to follow in 2012. Read more
Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword trailer lifts off
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Jul 21, 2011 8:30AM PDT
Action, adventure and airborne mounts are on show in a new The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword trailer fresh out out San Diego Comic-Con. Read more
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