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Rift hacked, user information stolen
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Dec 23, 2011 6:15AM PST
If you've played Rift, be aware that an account database of developer Trion Worlds has been hacked. The naughty hackers have made off with personal information including addresses and dates of birth, but Trion insists credit card details are safe. Read more
Planetside 2 trailer details the game's three factions
by Xav de Matos, shacknews.com, Dec 22, 2011 4:50PM PST
A new trailer for Planetside 2 details the game's three factions. Read more
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning trailer highlights fighting
by Jeff Mattas, shacknews.com, Dec 22, 2011 4:00PM PST
A new developer commentary trailer for Big Huge Games' upcoming action-RPG has arrived, explaining the principles of combat in Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. Read more
All Zombies Must Die hitting PSN Dec 27, XBLA Dec 28
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Dec 22, 2011 3:15PM PST
All Zombies Must Die! is scheduled for December 27 on PlayStation Network, and December 28 on Xbox Live Arcade, with a Steam version coming sometime later. Read more
MechWarrior Online aiming for 12v12
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Dec 22, 2011 10:45AM PST
Piranha's free-to-play stompy robot game MechWarrior Online is aiming to offer multiplayer mech melee in size 12v12, assuming it can deliver a "solid play experience" at that scale. This revelation and more come from a new community Q&A. Read more
BioShock 2 coming to Mac in January
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Dec 22, 2011 10:30AM PST
Feral Interactive, which handled the Mac port of the original BioShock, will be bringing BioShock 2 to the platform in January. Read more
Starbreeze working 'long days and nights' for Syndicate deadline
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Dec 22, 2011 10:00AM PST
Starbreeze is in the midst of crunch time preparing for its February release of Syndicate. Read more
VGA 2011 'potential acceptance speeches' from Drake, Wheatley revealed
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Dec 22, 2011 9:15AM PST
Here are a few of the "acceptance speeches" from the VGAs that couldn't make it into the program--from those that didn't win "Best Character" Read more
PlanetSide 2 beta applications now open
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Dec 22, 2011 7:45AM PST
Sony Online Entertainment has updated the PlanetSide 2 site, complete with a beta application. Read more
Game of Thrones RPG debut trailer teases action, drama
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Dec 22, 2011 6:15AM PST
If you've been hanging on the edge of your throne in anticipation of a peek at Game of Thrones, the video game adaptation of fantasy's favorite soap opera from Blood Bowl developer Cyanide, give your royal rump a rest and watch the debut trailer. Read more











