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DotA Mod Developer Recruited By Valve to Work on New Project

by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2009 @ 3:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Defense of the Ancients: Allstars developer "IceFrog" revealed that he has been recruited by Valve and is leading a team to work on a new project. While IceFrog didn't reveal any details he did say that has has "all the resources needed to do some very exciting stuff," and also that his "goal and top priority in the future is to solve the surrounding issues that affect the DotA experience in order to allow it to reach new heights. "

'Ben 10 Alien Force: Vilgax Attacks' (ALL) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2009 @ 3:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In an original storyline developed exclusively for the game, Ben and the Omnitrix will journey to outer space and distant never-before-seen planets for the first time ever in the series, using his alien forms and their special powers in an effort to thwart a grand scheme to conquer the universe one planet at a time.

'Lucidity' And 'South Park Let's Go Tower Defense Play!' This Week's XBLA Titles

by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2009 @ 3:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Lucidity is a puzzle platform game, where players are tasked with keeping Sofi safe as she drifts deeper into the strange new world of her dreams with a persistent desire to explore new worlds and overcome all obstacles in her way. South Park Let's Go Tower Defense Play! is a fast-paced action/strategy game that combines these lovable characters with snowball battles and tower defense tactics.

Buy 2 - Get 1 Free Promo Extended, Xbox 360 Platinum Hits Collection Adds Five New Titles

by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2009 @ 3:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Microsoft announced the latest titles that have earned their place in the Xbox 360 Platinum Hits collection, including Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto IV, Capcom's Streetfighter IV, Valve's Left 4 Dead, THQ's Saint’s Row 2 and LucasArts' Star Wars – The Force Unleashed, making them available in stores for as low as $19.99. 

'Naruto Shippuden: Legends - Akatsuki Rising' (PSP) - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2009 @ 1:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Based on the animated series, players will assume control of over 10 of their favorite ninja, including the dreaded Akatsuki, promising to deliver fierce ninja action as players re-live the Naruto Shippuden storyline and experience a brand new adventure.

'Army of Two' And 'Dragon Age' Getting Monthly Comic Books

by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2009 @ 1:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Electronic Arts has signed a deal with IDW Publishing to expand two of its intellectual properties, Army of Two and Dragon Age, into comics under a new EA Comics imprint with IDW beginning in January as a monthly, ongoing series.

Various Game Trailers #1703

by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2009 @ 1:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under Trailers

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

  • Dragon Age: Origins [ALL] - Living World Trailer

We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

'A boy and his blob' (Wii) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2009 @ 12:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

a boy and his blob returns with an all new game play experience! True to the NES version, playing the boy, you feed your Blob jelly beans and watch it transform into cool and useful objects to solve puzzles and escape danger. With its robust and emotionally driven story, challenging puzzles, and visually impressive art style, a boy and his blob is nothing short of a heartwarming experience.

'Left 4 Dead 2' (ALL) Pre-Orders Up 300%, Gets $25 Million Ad Budget

by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2009 @ 11:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

L4D2 promises to set a new benchmark for co-operative action games, adding melee combat to enable deeper co-operative gameplay, with items such as a chainsaw, frying pan, axe, baseball bat, and more.

Ubisoft Acquires 'Trackmania' Developer

by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2009 @ 9:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft announced the acquisition of France based TrackMania development studio Nadeo, currently working on Trackmania 2.