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THQ Shutting Down Kaos Studios And Digital Warrington

by Rainier on June 13, 2011 @ 10:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

THQ has confimed that it has shut down Homefront developer Kaos Studios, as well as Digital Warrington (previously known as Juice Games). The Homefront franchise will be moved to its Montreal studio, while employees from the closed outfits will be given the chance to transfer to other locations within the THQ group. While no specifics were given as to why the two developers were shut down, the statement attributed "a strategic realignment within its internal studio structure" for the closures.

Nintendo Download Gets a Makeover, Adds Nintendo eShop Starting This Week

by Rainier on June 13, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

To mark the debut of the Nintendo eShop the weekly Nintendo Download is about to get a makeove, as starting June 16, the Nintendo Download will include information about the newest additions to the Nintendo eShop.

What Did Your Mother Die Of? Three Bullets.

by Rainier on June 13, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under MOTD

The birthday festivities have come to an end, and it was awesome. While the party wasn't exactly a surprise, I did not know what the plans were, so it all got exciting when a white limo pulled up and shuttled me and a few friends to an unknown location. We met up with some more friends and then took a little boat to a tiny island. Turns out the captain of the boat built himself a party refuge back in the '70s just outside the marina (about a 30-second ride), which he slowly turned into a restaurant over the years. The staff was awesome, the food was great, and the company was even better!

Oh and prior to that, we watched The Hangover II, Hanna, and the latest episode of Game of Thrones. All quite good stuff ...

'Cave Story 3D' (3DS) - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on June 11, 2011 @ 1:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Cave Story is an action-adventure game overflowing with unmatched charm and character, taking players into a world where a race of rabbit-like creatures, called Mimigas, run free on a serene floating island.

He Grins Like A Baby But Bites Like A Gator

by Rainier on June 11, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under MOTD

We have all arrived home safely from our E3 trip. While it was fun, it's even better to be home again. We're going to relax a bit this weekend and have a little celebration on Sunday as it is my birthday, but apart from that, it should be pretty relaxing.

We've got plenty of previews coming in the next few days, so keep an eye out, and we're also still giving away our last remaining OnLive Game System through our official Twitter, so if you feel like rolling the dice, go participate.

Now I'm off to play with my remote-controlled tank (more details on that later), without a doubt the best E3 swag.

OnLive Game System Giveaway

by Rainier on June 10, 2011 @ 4:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

By distilling specialized game hardware out of the equation, OnLive allows games to be played as a pure media experience on virtually any device, with the same flexibility and instant-play experience that we’ve come to expect from online video and music. Follow us on Twitter and get a chance to win an OnLive Game System. We have a few lying around ...

Rock Band Music Store To Get Avenged Sevenfold, A-Ha, Live Tracks

by Rainier on June 10, 2011 @ 10:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Featuring an 83-song set list and access to far more music than ever before, as well as innovative new gameplay modes and instruments, Rock Band 3 will change the way fans think about and play music games.

'Rocksmith' (ALL) Bundles Gibson Les Paul Guitar

by Rainier on June 9, 2011 @ 2:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rocksmith is the first and only game where players can plug any real guitar with a standard quarter-inch input jack, and play through an in-depth library of music including everything from the latest hits to classic rock songs.

'Assassin's Creed Revelations' (ALL) Pre-Order Incentives

by Rainier on June 9, 2011 @ 2:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under E3 2011 - E3 2011 - June 9

In Assassin's Creed Revelations, master assassin Ezio Auditore walks in the footsteps of his legendary mentor, Altaïr, on a journey of discovery and revelation.

'Arma 2: Free' Announced, Coming Soon

by Rainier on June 9, 2011 @ 10:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under E3 2011 - E3 2011 - June 9

Arma 2: Free redefines the free-to-play battlefield with its  unrivalled scale and gameplay possibilities, serving up almost everything offered by the original Arma 2, minus the campaign, HD graphics and support for user-made addons and mods.