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Call of Duty XP finally sold out
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Sep 1, 2011 5:45PM PDT
Wouldn't it be unfortunate if tickets for Call of Duty XP were still available at launch--especially given the rampant enthusiasm over the company's other live event, BlizzCon? That's not happening. Read more
DC Universe Online free Green Lantern DLC coming Sept. 6
by Xav de Matos, shacknews.com, Sep 1, 2011 5:00PM PDT
Sony Online Entertainment has announced that the upcoming Green Lantern-based DLC for DC Universe Online, dubbed "Fight for the Light," will launch in the United States on September 6. The content will be free for current subscribers. Read more
Eidos Montreal poised to double in size
by Jeff Mattas, shacknews.com, Sep 1, 2011 3:30PM PDT
Pending approval of a £1.2M grant, Eidos Montreal could expand from 350 to 700 employees, making it one of the largest Canadian game development studios. Read more
Dungeon Siege 3 getting level cap-raising DLC
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Sep 1, 2011 2:45PM PDT
Dungeon Siege 3 is bringing a new piece of DLC in October, which will raise the level cap, allow for re-spec on talent and proficiency points, and introduce enchantments. Read more
Battlefield 3 multiplayer features 'bigger unlock tree,' vehicle customizations
by Jeff Mattas, shacknews.com, Sep 1, 2011 1:15PM PDT
More information about Battlefield 3's vehicles are revealed, and developer DICE discusses the importance of rewarding players over the long-term by planning "a bigger unlock tree." Read more
Black Ops sells over 18 million map packs in nine months
by Xav de Matos, shacknews.com, Sep 1, 2011 12:30PM PDT
Activision has revealed that Call of Duty fever is going strong, with Black Ops selling 18 million map packs since launching nine months ago. Read more
Star Trek Online boldly going free-to-play
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Sep 1, 2011 10:00AM PDT
Star Trek Online is boldly going free-to-play later this year, developer Cryptic's new owner Perfect World has announced. Read more
L.A. Noire dev Team Bondi enters administration
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Sep 1, 2011 6:45AM PDT
L.A. Noire's deeply troubled developer Team Bondi has entered administration in a bid to regain solvency and keep from going under. Read more
Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia documents history of stabbing
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Aug 31, 2011 9:00PM PDT
Assassin's Creed lore lovers will be thrilled by the Assassin's Creed Enyclopedia, a 256-page tome dedicated to Ubisoft's murder simulator series. Everyone else, well, let's nod, smile, and be happy for the poor souls. Read more
Batman: Arkham City gets 'New Game Plus' mode
by Xav de Matos, shacknews.com, Aug 31, 2011 6:30PM PDT
When players complete Batman's latest Rocksteady-developed adventure, Arkham City, they will be able to play the game again while retaining all of their upgrades and unlocks in a New Game Plus mode. Read more











