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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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