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Star Wars: The Old Republic trailer hunts bounty
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Jul 4, 2011 8:30AM PDT
A love of Boba Fett is one reason to become a Bounty Hunter in the Star Wars MMORPG, but here's a better one: rocketpack uppercuts. This skill and more are shown off in trailer detailing Bounty Hunter subclasses. Read more
Portal 2 soundtrack volume 2 released
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Jul 4, 2011 6:30AM PDT
The second chunk of Portal 2's three-volume soundtrack 'Songs to Test by' is now available to download for free, with another eighteen toe-tapping tunes. Read more
The video game release list of 7-4 to 7-10
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Jul 2, 2011 11:00AM PDT
Next week brings the much-anticipated bug-squisher Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon, plus the PC edition of Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition. Beyond that, though, it's a little quiet. Read more
Daily Filter: July 1, 2011
by Xav de Matos, shacknews.com, Jul 1, 2011 5:30PM PDT
On this very special Canada Day edition of Daily Filter we have new screenshots for NHL 12! There's also media for Mortal Kombat's 'Kenshi' character DLC, Battlefield Heroes, and more. Read more
Battlefield 3's multiplayer philosophy explained
by Xav de Matos, shacknews.com, Jul 1, 2011 4:00PM PDT
In a recent blog post, Battlefield 3 lead multiplayer designer Lars Gustavsson discusses the 'philosophy' behind the multiplayer modes of Battlefield 3. Read more
Original Crysis rated for PS3 & Xbox 360
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Jul 1, 2011 3:15PM PDT
It appears the original Crysis may be coming to the consoles, according to updated listings in Asia and on the ESRB. Read more
Weekend PC digital deals: summer sales
by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Jul 1, 2011 1:45PM PDT
With both Steam and Direct2Drive launching their summer sales, along with the regular discounts at other digital distributors, this weekend's a doozy for cheap PC games. Come, celebrate, spend. Read more
Deus Ex: Human Revolution's corporations detailed
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Jul 1, 2011 1:00PM PDT
A new dev diary released by Square Enix focuses on the rise of nanotechnological augmentations, and the two companies that vie for control over the market: Sarif Industries and Tai Yong Medical. Read more
Zynga files for $1 billion IPO
by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Jul 1, 2011 11:15AM PDT
As predicted, Zynga plans on becoming public, hoping to raise $1 billion in an IPO. Read more
Wake Island map coming to Battlefield Heroes
by Xav de Matos, shacknews.com, Jul 1, 2011 10:40AM PDT
Battlefield Heroes is finally getting some Wake Island love, as the classic map is being added to the free to play shooter later this month to celebrate its second year of release. Read more











