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DC Universe Online getting Green Lantern DLC
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Jul 11, 2011 1:15PM PDT
In brightest day, in blackest night, or some time this summer, the superhero MMORPG is getting $10 DLC starring the Green Lantern. It'll add new light-based powers, along with new ring-slinger-based content. Read more
Star Wars Galaxies' closure explained
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Jul 11, 2011 11:45AM PDT
Sony Online Entertainment CEO John Smedley explained why Star Wars Galaxies has to end this year--and the answer will surprise few. Read more
Section 8: Prejudice getting new DLC, free mode
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Jul 11, 2011 10:15AM PDT
The $15 downloadable shooter's getting a $4 map pack and a free new multiplayer mode this month, developer TimeGate has announced. Read more
Valve comic book coming in November
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Jul 11, 2011 9:30AM PDT
Valve and Dark Horse Comics have teamed up to bring a hardcover collection of the various comics from the Valve universes, including Team Fortress 2, Portal, and Left 4 Dead. Read more
Steam not listed among Battlefield 3 digital retailers
by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Jul 11, 2011 8:45AM PDT
EA's list of digital retailers for Battlefield 3 omitted Steam over the weekend, raising questions of whether the anticipated shooter will appear on Valve's service. Read more
Dust 514 will have 'cover charge' for microtransaction credits
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Jul 11, 2011 8:00AM PDT
The price of the EVE Online-connected FPS will essentially be a $10-20 "cover charge" that's reimbursed with in-game currency to spend on microtransactions, developer CCP has explained. Read more
Left 4 Dead 2 'Dead Air' will unlock early
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Jul 11, 2011 6:15AM PDT
Left 4 Dead 2 players smashed Valve's challenge to unlock the port of Left 4 Dead's 'Dead Air' campaign early, beating the target in only four and a half hours. Read more
Depth to deliver sharks vs. humans multiplayer
by Jeff Mattas, shacknews.com, Jul 9, 2011 1:00PM PDT
Depth, an independently-developed multiplayer game about treasure hunters and man-eating sharks. Read more
The video game release list of 7-11 to 7-17
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Jul 9, 2011 11:00AM PDT
Unafraid of the new Harry Potter game, Ms. 'Splosion Man launches next week, along with a plucky, rag-tag group of other new releases who oppose the dark lord Potter. Read more
Watch the BioShock Infinite demo uninterrupted
by Xav de Matos, shacknews.com, Jul 8, 2011 7:30PM PDT
If you'd prefer to watch the entire 14 minute BioShock Infinite demo without commercial interruption or potentially spoiler-y discussion, jump in to watch the E3 2011 demo reel. Read more











