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GamersGate Weekly Specials Nov. 17 - Nov. 23, 2009

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2009 @ 9:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Digital distribution outlet GamersGate announced that throughout November, each day there will be a “Paradox Interactive Daily Deal” offering discounts up to 70% off. This week Tropico Reloaded and Elven Legacy are both 50% off,  over the weekend Kings Bounty: The Legend, Sango 2 + Takeda 3 Bundle and Rush For Berlin Gold are all half price, while Evochron Legends is 20% cheaper.

Xbox 360 Rolls Out Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm and Zune Video Update - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2009 @ 8:55 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Starting today, Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm and instant on HD video from Zune are available on Xbox 360 consoles, transforming Xbox LIVE into the largest social network connected to the TV with exclusive features custom-designed for the living room.

'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2' (ALL) Russian Recall False, PC Version Neutered

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2009 @ 8:49 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Modern Warfare 2 continues the gripping and heart-racing saga with an unprecedented level of action as players face off against a new threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse. Activision issued a statement saying that yesterday's Russian recall was not true, the console editions have not yet been released, but confirmed however that the PC version received a patch that removed the "No Russian" level.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2009 @ 8:11 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:


We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...

'Coven' - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2009 @ 7:54 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Coven is a point & click adventure game developed by Arberth Studios, known for 'Rhiannon: Curse of the Four Branches, a moving tragedy, unfolding through generations in Castle Avon, a small town steeped in Welsh history.

'Polar Panic' (PSN/XBLA) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2009 @ 7:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Polar Panic players control a bear named Polar who pushes and destroys snow and ice blocks around a grid-based environment in order to kill trapper enemies, activate switches, earn bonus points and gather powerful pickups, such as ‘Time Freeze’ or score bonuses and extra lives.

'Gratuitous Space Battles' Updated Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2009 @ 7:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Gratuitous Space Battles is a strategy / management / simulation game that does away with all the base building and delays and gets straight to the meat and potatoes of science-fiction games: The big space battles fought by huge spaceships with tons of laser beams and things going 'zap!', 'ka-boom!' and 'ka-pow!'.

'Bonk: Brink of Extinction' (Wii/PS3/X360) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2009 @ 7:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

After years of hibernation, Bonk returns in the brand new game Bonk: Brink of Extinction, an updated version of the classic side scrolling adventure with 3D graphics, new enemies, online play and much more.

'Forza Motorsport 3' (X360) Rolls Out Hyundai Car Pack, Holiday Car Pack Coming Dec. 8

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2009 @ 6:55 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Forza Motorsport 3 unites the racing game genre, making it possible for everyone to experience the thrill of more than 400 of the world’s most exotic and exquisite cars on over 100 renowned real-world tracks and exotic road courses from around the globe.

'3D Dot Game Heroes' (PS3) Officially Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Pixels rule again in the ultimate retro action-adventure game 3D Dot Game Heroes. Dripping with old school charm, classic gaming pizzazz, and pure retro sexy, 3D Dot Game Heroes is the ultimate homage to the industry's golden era.