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7-Eleven Offers Daily Prizes Online For EA And Ubisoft Fans

by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2010 @ 9:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

7-Eleven’s Slurpee Nation members currently have a chance to acquire a new prize each day from two of the biggest videogame publishers – Electronic Arts and Ubisoft.

'Pangya' Content Update Adds Halloween-themed Events

by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2010 @ 9:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pangya is a casual online multiplayer golf game that simulates the exciting sport of golf in an anime-inspired style with an immersive fantastical storyline.

'Minute to Win It' (NDS/Wii) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2010 @ 9:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Led by All-American chef and TV personality Guy Fieri, who provides voiceovers for the title, players will tackle unique challenges and compete to win the (virtual) grand prize of $1,000,000.

The ECA Rallies Gamers For Upcoming Violence In Video Games Supreme Court Case

by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2010 @ 9:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Entertainment Consumers Association (ECA) announced they will be organizing a free speech gamer rally at the U.S. Supreme Court on November 2, 2010, the day oral arguments will be heard regarding the controversial ‘violent video game case,’ Schwarzenegger v. EMA.

'Shot Online' Content Update Adds New Mode, Level Cap Increase, Halloween Events, And More

by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2010 @ 9:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Shot Online combines the social aspects of an MMO role-playing game with the physics and play mechanics of a serious golf simulator, all in full 3D.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2010 @ 2:36 a.m. PDT | 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 ...

'Mario Sports Mix' (Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2010 @ 2:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Four great sports make their move to the Mushroom Kingdom: volleyball, basketball, ice hockey and dodgeball. All four are included on one game disc — a great value for Mario fans, sports fans and everyone in between.

'Gods & Heroes: Rome Rising' - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gods & Heroes is a massively multiplayer RPG of mythic adventure in the ancient world featuring epic God Powers, intense squad-based combat, and creatures drawn from the myths and legends of the ancient world

I Mind My Own Business, I Bother Nobody, And What Do I Get? Trouble

by Rainier on Oct. 20, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under MOTD

Yesterday was filled with meetings. Microsoft was showing off the new Games for Windows Live marketplace (spiffy) and then we met with Ready At Dawn/SCEA to check out God of War: Ghost of Sparta (even spiffier). Come back early next week if you are interested in the latter; we'll have an in-depth review ready.

We've been putting the Apple TV to some good use, streaming to the living room HDTV. We've watched Stargate Universe and a few episodes of No Ordinary Family. For some reason, the PC with all "my" music does not like to sync up, so we'll have to dig a little deeper into that problem.

'Nuclear Dawn' (ALL) Gets Delayed, Possible Beta Coming

by Rainier on Oct. 19, 2010 @ 10:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nuclear Dawn is a Source Engine powered multiplayer game that combines the visceral action of a FPS with the deep branching gameplay of a RTS title. Forge your own destiny on the field of battle with every tactical decision, and ensure your faction's survival with each headshot, capture buildings and bring the fight to your enemies' strongholds riding the future's machines of destruction.