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How 9/11 shaped Grand Theft Auto 3
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Oct 19, 2011 12:00PM PDT
It's been 10 years since the release of Grand Theft Auto III, and Rockstar is marking the event with retrospective interviews and videos. Dan Houser has revealed that 9/11 made the company more sensitive and cautious about imagery in the game. Read more
Angry Birds played by 30 million people per day
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Oct 19, 2011 9:45AM PDT
Angry Birds is played by 30 million people per day, according to North American general manager Andrew Stalbow. Read more
Toki Tori 2 announced for PC and Mac
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Oct 19, 2011 7:30AM PDT
Toki Tori has bounced around from platform to platform in the decade following its release on Game Boy Color in 2001, and now it's finally getting a sequel. Toki Tori 2 will first be released on Steam and Mac in spring 2012. Read more
Battlefield 3 'Multiplayer' trailer shows off Back to Karkand
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Oct 19, 2011 7:00AM PDT
What happens when you combine vehicles with destruction? You get the new trailer for Battlefield 3's multiplayer mode, of course. Stay tuned, as you'll even see a first look at the upcoming Back to Karkand expansion pack. Read more
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 scopes release date
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Oct 19, 2011 6:30AM PDT
City Interactive today announced release dates for a pair of its military shooters: the CryEngine 3-powered Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2, and arcade flight sim Combat Wings: The Great Battles of World War II. Read more
Batman: Arkham City PC edition dated, PhysX effects unveiled
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Oct 19, 2011 6:00AM PDT
With the console editions of Batman: Arkham City out the Bat-door, a release date and shiny PhysX effects have been announced for the delayed PC version. It'll hit on November 15, crammed full of lovely particles. Read more
Need for Speed: The Run features Christina Hendricks, Sean Faris
by Xav de Matos, shacknews.com, Oct 18, 2011 7:15PM PDT
Electronic Arts has announced actors Christina Hendricks (Mad Men) and Sean Faris (Never Back Down) will star as the main characters in Need for Speed: The Run. Read more
Firefall 'Dreadnaught' battleframe revealed
by Xav de Matos, shacknews.com, Oct 18, 2011 5:45PM PDT
Firefall has finally had its fifth battleframe revealed. The 'Dreadnaught' is an extension of the 'assault' class, but focuses on heavy weaponry and damage absorption. Read more
WB Interactive exec shares successes, teases new DC superhero game
by Jeff Mattas, shacknews.com, Oct 18, 2011 4:15PM PDT
Warner Bros. Interactive discusses its secrets to recent success, and teases a number of new titles for next year, including another game starring a DC superhero. Read more
Shack PSA: Deus Ex 'The Missing Link' DLC available now
by Xav de Matos, shacknews.com, Oct 18, 2011 3:30PM PDT
Starting today, players can finally find out what happened during the missing three day span in Deus Ex: Human Revolution. New downloadable content, dubbed 'The Missing Link,' is now available on the PC, Xbox 360, PS3, and via OnLive. Read more










