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Daily Filter: August 4, 2011
by Tyler J. Smith, shacknews.com, Aug 4, 2011 8:00PM PDT
Today's Filter features a launch trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team, a developer diary for Need for Speed: The Run, a new update trailer for World of Tanks, brand new screenshots for Battlefield 3, and much more! Read more
The Sims 3 getting 'Hidden Springs' DLC on August 25
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Aug 4, 2011 1:30PM PDT
EA is releasing new "Hidden Springs" downloadable content for The Sims this fall, which revitalizes your Sims to keep them healthy and young. However, its also exclusive to the Sims 3 Store, which means we'll probably see the game pulled from Steam. Read more
NBA 2K12 'Greatest' mode features Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, more
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Aug 4, 2011 10:45AM PDT
2K Sports has announced even more classic player match-ups for this year's NBA title, bringing players like Larry Bird and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar into NBA 2K12. Read more
World of WarCraft pet sales pull in $1.9 million for Red Cross
by Jeff Mattas, shacknews.com, Aug 4, 2011 10:15AM PDT
Blizzard has announced that sales of the Cenarion Hatchling, a downloadable pet in World of WarCraft, have generated more than $1.9 million for Red Cross's Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami relief fund. Read more
Vessel sloshing out this holiday season
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Aug 4, 2011 8:45AM PDT
Fancy playing god? Strange Loop's puzzle-platformer Vessel is headed to PC, XBLA and PSN this holiday season, letting players turn simple fluids into physically-simulated fluid creatures. Read more
Rambo game coming next year
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Aug 4, 2011 8:15AM PDT
Reef Entertainment has snagged the rights to develop a Rambo game, and plans to release a game starring the character for PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 next year. Read more
EA: Inactive Origin accounts won't be deleted
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Aug 4, 2011 7:45AM PDT
That mysterious part of Origin's terms of service saying EA could delete accounts left idle for two years? Nothing to worry about, EA says. No accounts with games will be deleted, only those left maliciously idle. Read more
League of Legends getting new mode 'Dominion'
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Aug 4, 2011 7:00AM PDT
A new capture-and-hold mode is coming "soon" to the fine free-to-play game. Named Dominion, it takes place on a new map. Read more
Daily Filter: August 3, 2011
by Tyler J. Smith, shacknews.com, Aug 3, 2011 7:30PM PDT
Today's Filter features a multiplayer classes trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, a mission pack trailer for Red Faction Armageddon, a fan-made Team Fortress 2 inspired movie, a red band trailer for Rise of Nightmares, and much more! Read more
Activision reveals sales figures for Black Ops and Modern Warfare 2
by Xav de Matos, shacknews.com, Aug 3, 2011 6:00PM PDT
Despite it already being known as the "best-selling game of all time," Activision has shared current unit sales numbers for Black Ops as it compares to Modern Warfare 2. Read more











