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Free to play PixelJunk Monsters announced
by Garnett Lee, shacknews.com, Jul 21, 2011 7:17PM PDT
PixelJunk developer Q-Games announced a new free-to-play browser-based version of Monsters to release on unspecified social network(s) this fall. Read more
LA Noire's cut content wouldn't fit on Blu-ray disc
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Jul 21, 2011 6:00PM PDT
How much content got axed out of LA Noire before its release? Apparently, quite a bit. "We were never going to fit it on one Blu-ray," Team Bondi head admitted. Read more
Battlefield 3 'Operation Metro' multiplayer trailer
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Jul 21, 2011 5:15PM PDT
EA released a new trailer for Battlefield 3, focusing on the game's much anticipated multiplayer mode. Read more
Deus Ex: Human Revolution wants 'Purity First'
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Jul 21, 2011 3:00PM PDT
It's not every day we put a purely promotional "viral video" on the site. Square Enix has created a live action promo for its upcoming Deus Ex: Human Revolution that sets up the game's major conflict. Read more
Xbox and Kinect help drive 'record' revenue for Microsoft
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Jul 21, 2011 2:15PM PDT
Microsoft released its annual fiscal report today, and things are looking quite rosy for the Redmond-based computer giant. Part of the company's growth came from a massive turnaround in the Entertainment & Devices Division, responsible for Xbox and Kinect Read more
Batman: Arkham City to have downloadable 'episodes'
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Jul 21, 2011 1:30PM PDT
Batman: Arkham City will have downloadable episodes, according to Batman voice actor Kevin Conroy. Read more
Gotham City Imposters trailer shows an appropriate fear of Batman
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Jul 21, 2011 12:35PM PDT
A new Gotham City Imposters trailer has been released, showing the warring Batman and Joker factions brawling, then scattering when they see the Bat-signal in the sky. Read more
Guitar Hero to be 'reinvented,' says Activision CEO
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Jul 21, 2011 10:00AM PDT
Bobby Kotick, CEO of Activision Blizzard, has spoken about innovation at the monolithic developer and publisher, including plans to resurrect Guitar Hero after a rest. Read more
Star Wars: The Old Republic Special Editions announced
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Jul 21, 2011 7:45AM PDT
BioWare announced its various special editions and goodies for Star Wars: The Old Republic today. The most expensive version will cost you $150, but comes with plenty of swag and an exclusive store. Read more
Battlefield 3 Battlelog social network detailed
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Jul 21, 2011 6:00AM PDT
Battlefield 3's Battlelog social network has been given its official unveiling, after being inadvertently revealed last week. Read more











