Alpha Protocol Dev Diary Explores Its Options

Source: *Shacknews* Games | 3 Jul 2009 | 2:36 pm

"We really tried to make the different approaches not necessarily equivalent but always balanced," explains Alpha Protocol creative designer Travis Stout in a new developer diary, "and there's always something and interesting and fun going on in each path." [video]14707[/video] Shackvideo users can use the HD Stream. Publisher Sega recently announced a release date of October 6 for Obsidian's P...

Left 4 Dead 1 DLC Announcement Coming Shortly, Sequel's Pre-orders Double Those of Original

Source: *Shacknews* Games | 3 Jul 2009 | 1:20 pm

Though Left 4 Dead 2 is slated to arrive on PC and Xbox 360 come November 17, developer Valve has reaffirmed that it will continue to support the original edition of its cooperative zombie shooter with as-yet-unspecified downloadable content. "More info will be coming shortly on the [Left 4 Dead 1] DLC," Valve's Chet Faliszek told Shacknews, adding that the DLC will come in addition to enhancemen...

Morning Discussion

Source: *Shacknews* Games | 3 Jul 2009 | 10:00 am

There'll be only a dribble of news today as US Independence Day is tomorrow, meaning everyone is busy stocking up on illegal fireworks, canned chickens, whole sides of beef, torso-sized cans of hot dogs and crates of low-quality lager. Happy Friday, world.

Tim Schafer Narrates 17 Minutes of Brutal Legend

Source: *Shacknews* Games | 3 Jul 2009 | 5:03 am

Taking the day off for an early start to the holiday? Then you've got the time to sit around and watch 17 minutes of Double Fine's Brutal Legend, all narrated by Tim Schafer himself. Brutal Legend is set to arrive on October 13 on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. [video]14710[/video] Shackvideo users can use the HD Stream. Click through for the rest: [video]14711[/video] Shackvideo users ca...

Borderlands Interview: Gearbox's 'Games Are Fun' Epiphany and Why It's Already Thinking DLC

Source: *Shacknews* Games | 2 Jul 2009 | 11:00 pm

"The art style...is the glue to everything," Gearbox's Mikey Neumann explains above the gentle hum of a crowded meeting room during E3. "It allows us to embrace what our game actually is, and man, when we had that epiphany, when it all came together, we were like, 'shit man, that's what this game is, this game is about having fun.'" Neumann, whose job title today is "a guy who can get you things,"...

Evening Reading

Source: *Shacknews* Games | 2 Jul 2009 | 9:00 pm

It's all about Trine this weekend. And also probably Civilization IV, now that the insane 2K Steam pack has reminded me of its existence. Civilization IV is the ultimate black hole of gaming. Once it latches onto you, it pulls you down into its dark spiral, devouring your weekend and stripping away your dignity before the end. Fallout 3 is 50% off on Steam this weekend 2K Games 'Huge' pack is a...

Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising Screenshots Take a Trip to the Farm

Source: *Shacknews* Games | 2 Jul 2009 | 8:02 pm

Codemasters seems to be on a screenshot kick today, with some new screenshots of Operation Flashoint: Dragon Rising accompanying this morning's DiRT 2 screens. Developed internally at Codemasters, not by creator Boehmia Interactive, the tactical shooter sequel is slated to appear on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 this fall.

Indie Platformer 'Fez' Coming to XBLA in 2010

Source: *Shacknews* Games | 2 Jul 2009 | 6:34 pm

The IGF award-winning platformer Fez will be released on Xbox Live Arcade early next year, according to developer Polytron. The clever indie title makes use of perspective shifts and optical illusions, some of which can be seen in the trailer below. [video]13957[/video]...

PlayStation Store Update: The Punisher

Source: *Shacknews* Games | 2 Jul 2009 | 6:10 pm

Another quiet week of PlayStation Store updates, outside of Zen Studios' downloadable shooter The Punisher: No Mercy. The FPS title set in the Marvel universe promises six multiplayer modes--Vigilante, Team Deathmatch, Punish the Punisher, Elimination, Time Trial, Survival--and supports up to eight players online. A story mode offers four levels and supports two player co-op. Click below f...

Dawn of War 2 'There Is Only War' Beta Begins

Source: *Shacknews* Games | 2 Jul 2009 | 5:33 pm

The beta for the Dawn of War 2 update 'There Is Only War' is now live on Steam. Users can participate by opting into the beta. In Steam, select "file," then under the "beta participation" section, click "change." Select Dawn of War 2, restart Steam, and the patch will automatically download. The beta brings eight new multiplayer maps, balance changes, bug fixes, and a multiplayer map editor to...

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The Sims 3 (PC) - New Trailer - The Sims 3 - Trailer 9

Source: Games2c.Com | 3 Jul 2009 | 12:08 pm

The Sims 3 allows you to immerse your unique Sims in an open living neighbourhood right outside their door.Watch it...

Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles (Wii) - New Trailer - Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles - Trailer 2

Source: Games2c.Com | 3 Jul 2009 | 11:39 am

Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles is the sequel to the highly successful Wii title Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles.Watch it...

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (PS2) - New Review by Guest - Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

Source: Games2c.Com | 3 Jul 2009 | 10:14 am

8/10 Everyone's favourite boy wizard makes a long overdue return in the game loosely based on the imminent movie. In the game of Harry Potter and t...Read it...

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Xbox 360) - New Review by Guest - Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

Source: Games2c.Com | 3 Jul 2009 | 10:11 am

8/10 Everyone's favourite boy wizard makes a long overdue return in the game loosely based on the imminent movie. In the game of Harry Potter and t...Read it...

Rygar: The Battle of Argus (Wii) - New Review by Guest - Rygar: The Battle of Argus

Source: Games2c.Com | 3 Jul 2009 | 10:09 am

5/10 We wanted to make jokes about gladiators duelling to the death for the right to go catalogue shopping, but frankly, it's beneath us (or not). ...Read it...

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 (Wii) - New Review by Guest - Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10

Source: Games2c.Com | 3 Jul 2009 | 10:06 am

8/10 The latest in a long and highly successful line of Tiger Woods games is Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 - made all the more interesting thanks to the ...Read it...

Tales of Vesperia (Xbox 360) - New Review by Guest - Tales of Vesperia

Source: Games2c.Com | 3 Jul 2009 | 10:04 am

8/10 You can be forgiven for not knowing too much about Tales of Vesperia. The left of centre Japanese RPG was originally released in demo version ...Read it...

GTA IV (Xbox 360) - News - Two Brand new DLCs for 'Grand Theft Auto IV"

Source: Games2c.Com | 3 Jul 2009 | 6:16 am

So we already know about the next DLC for 'Grand Theft Auto IV', 'The Ballad of Gay Tony', but two more will be coming our way in Rockstar's fiscal 20...Read it...

Gears of War 2 (Xbox 360) - News - 'Gears of War" to get a shine job?

Source: Games2c.Com | 3 Jul 2009 | 6:15 am

Known for its dark gritty terrain and war-torn buildings, 'Gears of War' has never been one for pulling out any unexpected explosions of expressive co...Read it...

Infernal: Hell's Vengeance (Xbox 360) - New Trailer - Infernal: Hell's Vengeance - US launch trailer

Source: Games2c.Com | 2 Jul 2009 | 11:28 am

Infernal uses a state-of-the-art Physics engine enabling highly interactive worlds with destroyable walls and objects, while giving the player the ability to use a vast array of weapons. This is supported by using high level graphics and a stunning overall design based on locations throughout Europe and the USA.Watch it...