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Batman: Arkham City swinging onto PC a week late
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Nov 8, 2011 7:45AM PST
The PC edition of Batman: Arkham City has been ever-so-slightly delayed, publisher Warner Bros. announced today. It's now slated to arrive on November 22. Read more
Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon swarming onto Steam
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Nov 8, 2011 6:15AM PST
The invertebrate-annihilating Earth Defense Force Series will make its long-overdue debut on PC this holiday season, when EDF: Insect Armageddon hits Steam with all the DLC released on consoles. Read more
Silent Hill: Downpour design director resigns
by Xav de Matos, shacknews.com, Nov 7, 2011 8:00PM PST
Citing the long commute between his Los Angeles home and the Czech Republic city where the game is currently in development, Silent Hill: Downpour design director Brian Gomez has left the project. Read more
Minecraft sales reach 4 million units
by Xav de Matos, shacknews.com, Nov 7, 2011 6:30PM PST
It would appear that Minecraft has far surpassed moniker of "cult-hit" as the game has reportedly sold more than four million copies. Read more
Nitronic Rush races to Nov. 11 release
by Jeff Mattas, shacknews.com, Nov 7, 2011 5:00PM PST
The indie racing-survival game Nitronic Rush has received a release date of November 11, along with a new gameplay trailer. Read more
Xenonauts pre-orders re-open at $20
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Nov 7, 2011 4:15PM PST
Goldhawk has re-opened pre-orders for its "indie spiritual successor to X-Com," Xenonauts, at a new lower price of $20, after Paypal froze its account last month. Read more
Modern Warfare 3 killstreaks listed
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Nov 7, 2011 12:30PM PST
How many kills will you need to achieve to activate Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's "Strike Packages"? The full list of killstreaks, revealed. Read more
Rainbow Six Patriots inspired by original novel
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Nov 7, 2011 11:30AM PST
Rainbow Six Patriots creative director David Sears talks about how the original novel influenced their vision for the game, and how the team is aiming for more ethical grays and physicality. Read more
MechWarrior Online not 'Pay-2-Win'
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Nov 7, 2011 11:00AM PST
MechWarrior Online developer Piranha Games has insisted that the mech combat action-sim won't be "pay-2-win," provocatively explaining "why you want MechWarrior Online to be free-to-play." Read more
Modern Warfare 3 'Hardened Edition' unboxing
by Shack Staff, shacknews.com, Nov 7, 2011 10:30AM PST
We take a closer look at the 'Hardened' edition of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and examine whether or not the $99 asking price is worth the price of admission. Read more











