Weekly wrap-up 9/30/2012

It’s Sunday, and as the weekend comes to an end, we hope you’ll get some solid gaming done before it’s back to the regular ol’ weekly routine tomorrow. We’ve got a bevy of new reviews for you, so if you want to read up on games like Jet Set Radio, Hell Yeah!, and Borderlands 2, we’ve got you covered. We’ve also got some movie coverage, as well as previews and original content. Check it all out here. Reviews House at the End of the Street review (Movies) This may not be the best horror flick to come along in recent memory, but...

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Weekly wrap-up 9/30/2012

It’s Sunday, and as the weekend comes to an end, we hope you’ll get some solid gaming done before it’s back to the regular ol’ weekly routine tomorrow. We’ve got a bevy of new reviews for you, so if you want to read up on games like Jet Set Radio, Hell Yeah!, and Borderlands 2, we’ve got you covered. We’ve also got some movie coverage, as well as previews and original content. Check it all out here. Reviews House at the End of the Street review (Movies) This may not be the best horror flick to come along in recent memory, but...

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Konami asked the Metal Gear Solid creator to take over Silent Hill

At the Eurogamer Expo, the creator of Metal Gear Solid and the upcoming game Ground Zeroes discussed an interesting phone call he had with Konami. "In the past, I've mentioned Silent Hill in interviews, and as a result of that the president of Konami rung me up and said he'd like me to make the next Silent Hill," said Hideo Kojima. "Honestly, I'm kind of a scaredy-cat when it comes to horror movies, so I'm not confident I can do it. At the same time, there's a certain type of horror that only people who are scared of can create, so maybe...

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Konami asked the Metal Gear Solid creator to take over Silent Hill

At the Eurogamer Expo, the creator of Metal Gear Solid and the upcoming game Ground Zeroes discussed an interesting phone call he had with Konami. "In the past, I've mentioned Silent Hill in interviews, and as a result of that the president of Konami rung me up and said he'd like me to make the next Silent Hill," said Hideo Kojima. "Honestly, I'm kind of a scaredy-cat when it comes to horror movies, so I'm not confident I can do it. At the same time, there's a certain type of horror that only people who are scared of can create, so maybe...

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Konami asked the Metal Gear Solid creator to take over Silent Hill

At the Eurogamer Expo, the creator of Metal Gear Solid and the upcoming game Ground Zeroes discussed an interesting phone call he had with Konami. "In the past, I've mentioned Silent Hill in interviews, and as a result of that the president of Konami rung me up and said he'd like me to make the next Silent Hill," said Hideo Kojima. "Honestly, I'm kind of a scaredy-cat when it comes to horror movies, so I'm not confident I can do it. At the same time, there's a certain type of horror that only people who are scared of can create, so maybe...

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Konami asked the Metal Gear Solid creator to take over Silent Hill

At the Eurogamer Expo, the creator of Metal Gear Solid and the upcoming game Ground Zeroes discussed an interesting phone call he had with Konami. "In the past, I've mentioned Silent Hill in interviews, and as a result of that the president of Konami rung me up and said he'd like me to make the next Silent Hill," said Hideo Kojima. "Honestly, I'm kind of a scaredy-cat when it comes to horror movies, so I'm not confident I can do it. At the same time, there's a certain type of horror that only people who are scared of can create, so maybe...

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Konami asked the Metal Gear Solid creator to take over Silent Hill

At the Eurogamer Expo, the creator of Metal Gear Solid and the upcoming game Ground Zeroes discussed an interesting phone call he had with Konami. "In the past, I've mentioned Silent Hill in interviews, and as a result of that the president of Konami rung me up and said he'd like me to make the next Silent Hill," said Hideo Kojima. "Honestly, I'm kind of a scaredy-cat when it comes to horror movies, so I'm not confident I can do it. At the same time, there's a certain type of horror that only people who are scared of can create, so maybe...

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Konami asked the Metal Gear Solid creator to take over Silent Hill

At the Eurogamer Expo, the creator of Metal Gear Solid and the upcoming game Ground Zeroes discussed an interesting phone call he had with Konami. "In the past, I've mentioned Silent Hill in interviews, and as a result of that the president of Konami rung me up and said he'd like me to make the next Silent Hill," said Hideo Kojima. "Honestly, I'm kind of a scaredy-cat when it comes to horror movies, so I'm not confident I can do it. At the same time, there's a certain type of horror that only people who are scared of can create, so maybe...

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Konami asked the Metal Gear Solid creator to take over Silent Hill

At the Eurogamer Expo, the creator of Metal Gear Solid and the upcoming game Ground Zeroes discussed an interesting phone call he had with Konami. "In the past, I've mentioned Silent Hill in interviews, and as a result of that the president of Konami rung me up and said he'd like me to make the next Silent Hill," said Hideo Kojima. "Honestly, I'm kind of a scaredy-cat when it comes to horror movies, so I'm not confident I can do it. At the same time, there's a certain type of horror that only people who are scared of can create, so maybe...

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Konami asked the Metal Gear Solid creator to take over Silent Hill

At the Eurogamer Expo, the creator of Metal Gear Solid and the upcoming game Ground Zeroes discussed an interesting phone call he had with Konami. "In the past, I've mentioned Silent Hill in interviews, and as a result of that the president of Konami rung me up and said he'd like me to make the next Silent Hill," said Hideo Kojima. "Honestly, I'm kind of a scaredy-cat when it comes to horror movies, so I'm not confident I can do it. At the same time, there's a certain type of horror that only people who are scared of can create, so maybe...

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343 Industries shows off two Spartan Ops missions - 'Land Grab' and 'Sniper Alley'

Microsft and 343 Industries have released a new batch of screenshots showing off two of Halo 4's Spartan Ops missions: 'Land Grab' and 'Sniper Alley'. For those who haven't been keeping up, Spartan Ops is a separate, episodic adventure that follow the Majestic Squad aboard the UNSC Infinity. Each week, five new Spartan Ops missions will be delivered to Halo 4 players for free. The missions will continue for a total of 10 weeks during season one, and are expected to add up to 12 hours of gameplay in addition to what the Halo...

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Ex-Rare devs rally on Twitter for a new Banjo-Tooie

On Twitter, former Rare developers Grant Kirkhope and Stephen Hurst have voiced their interest in making a spiritual successor to Banjo-Tooie. Kirkhope was the composer for the original, which released for Nintendo 64 in 2000 and Xbox Live Arcade in 2009. The confirmation on Twitter mentions that the account holder (@MingyJongo) makes a third developer campaigning for the new game, which would likely be a 3D platformer made with the Unity engine. The developers want to create "a game that shares that same kind of humor, silly characters,...

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Ex-Rare devs rally on Twitter for a new Banjo-Tooie

On Twitter, former Rare developers Grant Kirkhope and Stephen Hurst have voiced their interest in making a spiritual successor to Banjo-Tooie. Kirkhope was the composer for the original, which released for Nintendo 64 in 2000 and Xbox Live Arcade in 2009. The confirmation on Twitter mentions that the account holder (@MingyJongo) makes a third developer campaigning for the new game, which would likely be a 3D platformer made with the Unity engine. The developers want to create "a game that shares that same kind of humor, silly characters,...

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Conan O'Brien and Alex Morgan get their groove on with Just Dance 4

Late Night host Conan 'O'Brien is back with another hilarious segment of "Clueless Gamer", a bit where Conan plays and reviews video games while absolutely knowing nothing at all about games. In last night's segment, Conan takes on Just Dance 4, Ubisoft's upcoming music game which judges players based on their ability to mimic on-screen dancers performing a routine to a chosen song. Replacing his usual partner, Aaron Bleyaert, who helps him play through these games is Olympic gold medalist Alex Morgan, who makes it very clear that...

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Assassin's Creed 3 'Boston Tea Party' trailer teaches us about history

Ubisoft has released a new trailer for Assassin's Creed 3 aimed at providing a "deeper understanding of the event that started the revolution and the birth of a nation". Given the game's new Colonial America setting and its deep involvement in the American Revolution, it's only fitting that they release a trailer for the famed Boston Tea Party. As you'll soon see, this is no ordinary party. The trailer hardly shows any gameplay footage (8 seconds to be exact), but you do get a nice little history lesson along with beautifully drawn...

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Humble Indie Bundle 6 adds four more games

The latest deal from the Humble Indie Bundle just got better. The Humble Indie Bundle 6 now includes Bit.trip Runner, Gratuitous Space Battles, Jamestown, and Wizorb in addition to Torchlight, Rochard, Shatter, Space Pirates and Zombies, Vessel, and the bonus Dustforce. If you've already bought the bundle, then the games should show up on your downloads page. Otherwise, you can still purchase all ten games — valued at $135 — for an average of $6.02. These DRM-free titles run on PC, Mac, and Linux and can also be redeemed on Steam or the...

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Humble Indie Bundle 6 adds four more games

The latest deal from the Humble Indie Bundle just got better. The Humble Indie Bundle 6 now includes Bit.trip Runner, Gratuitous Space Battles, Jamestown, and Wizorb in addition to Torchlight, Rochard, Shatter, Space Pirates and Zombies, Vessel, and the bonus Dustforce. If you've already bought the bundle, then the games should show up on your downloads page. Otherwise, you can still purchase all ten games — valued at $135 — for an average of $6.02. These DRM-free titles run on PC, Mac, and Linux and can also be redeemed on Steam or the...

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Humble Indie Bundle 6 adds four more games

The latest deal from the Humble Indie Bundle just got better. The Humble Indie Bundle 6 now includes Bit.trip Runner, Gratuitous Space Battles, Jamestown, and Wizorb in addition to Torchlight, Rochard, Shatter, Space Pirates and Zombies, Vessel, and the bonus Dustforce. If you've already bought the bundle, then the games should show up on your downloads page. Otherwise, you can still purchase all ten games — valued at $135 — for an average of $6.02. These DRM-free titles run on PC, Mac, and Linux and can also be redeemed on Steam or the...

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After a month's wait, here's part 2 of the Guardians of Middle-earth MOBA pro feedback

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has released the second part of the behind the documentary which featured pro MOBA players playtesting the upcoming console MOBA game Guardians of Middle-earth. When we left off last month, the 8 professional gamers spent the day playing the game and providing feedback to the developers at Monolith Productions. Rather than going out to dinner with the gamers, the developers stayed back at the studio to apply many of the changes the pros had suggested, clearly demonstrating their dedication to creating...

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These Remember Me screens may stay ingrained in your memory

I have to admit that a game I haven't really been watching out for is Remember Me. That is, of course, until now. After checking out Capcom's latest screens for its upcoming action title, I'm pretty excited to play the game for myself. Remember Me features an emphasis on pure combat, but it also allows you to perform a clever trick known as "memory mixing." You'll be able to enter the minds of your targets and totally mess with them. You can then play a different memory in their minds and alter their thoughts in the process. Potentially awesome...

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Portal 2: Songs to Test By (Collector's Edition) is the best of Aperture Labs

On October 30, you can take home the complete soundtracks to Portal and Portal 2. The physical set, called Portal 2: Songs to Test By (Collector's Edition), now includes a fourth CD with 13 tracks that features music from the original game. You can also listen to the two songs from Jonathan Coulton ("Still Alive" and "Want You Gone") and vocals by opera singer Ellen McLaine as GLaDOS. The collection also comes with a minicomic titled "Turret Lullaby." The full track list is below: Volume/Disc #1 1. Science is Fun 2. Concentration...

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This Borderlands 2 bug will kick your badass

Players are reporting a nasty bug in Borderlands 2 that resets your badass rank. The glitch wipes the number of badass tokens you have collected, but it doesn't re-open the challenges you cleared to get them. Items and upgrades purchased with the tokens are also disappearing, but the points aren't returning to the player's total. Complaints on the game's forums indicate that the issue is common across all three versions: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. Gearbox Software is looking into the problem. Hopefully, they can recover the lost...

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Resident Evil 6's TGS trailer reminds us there's story with our zombie killing

Capcom has released a new trailer for upcoming shooter Resident Evil 6. Previously shown at Capcom's booth during the Tokyo Game Show last week, the new trailer features intense action and lots of high tension situations with a heavy emphasis on the game's narrative. Featuring three separate campaigns, you play as Leon Kennedy, Chris Redfield, and Jake Muller in a campaign that's at least twice in length compared to Resident Evil 5. Capcom, for a while now, has been touting the length and depth of Resident Evil 6's story, and...

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Dante has giant fists in these DmC screens

DmC: Devil May Cry may be launching until early next year, but we've got some brand new screens for you right now. Revealed at the Tokyo Game Show by Capcom, these images are especially awesome because they feature ... ... giant fists! Well, okay, to be fair, they're actually gauntlets, but still. It looks like Dante can now pack quite the punch (See what I did there?) as he takes control of these demonic gauntlets known as the Eryx. The upcoming Devil May Cry reboot is due out for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on January 13, 2013, with...

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New WWE '13 screenshots show off 'I Quit' and 'King of the Ring' matches

A quartet of new WWE '13 screens have been released highlighting two popular types of wrestling matches: "I Quit" and "King of the Ring". The first set of screenshots recreate the infamous 1999 "I Quit" match between The Rock and Mankind. For those unfamiliar, an "I Quit" match can only be won by having the opponent actually stating, "I quit." Merely tapping out in submission is not enough. The second set of screens display the recently revived King of the Ring single-elimination tournament. Brought back as an inter-brand event for...

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New WWE '13 screenshots show off 'I Quit' and 'King of the Ring' matches

A quartet of new WWE '13 screens have been released highlighting two popular types of wrestling matches: "I Quit" and "King of the Ring". The first set of screenshots recreate the infamous 1999 "I Quit" match between The Rock and Mankind. For those unfamiliar, an "I Quit" match can only be won by having the opponent actually stating, "I quit." Merely tapping out in submission is not enough. The second set of screens display the recently revived King of the Ring single-elimination tournament. Brought back as an inter-brand event for...

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Borderlands 2 becomes UK's biggest launch of 2012

Borderlands 2 has dethroned Mass Effect 3 as the biggest UK launch in 2012. The first-person, co-op RPG shooter/looter debuted at the top of the All Formats Chart. According to GfK it outsold Mass Effect 3 by over 4,000 sales. It's quite an improvement on the original which made it only to the number 7 spot when it was released on Xbox 360 and PS3. Borderlands 2 has outsold the original by more than four to one. Of these sales, 71% have been for the Xbox 360 version, compared to 22% on PS3 and 7% on PC. As for other titles, F1...

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Fire Pro-Wrestling now available, DLC also released

It’s not fire. It’s not pro wrestling. It’s Xbox LIVE Avatars duking it out in pirate costumes with a vacation backdrop, and that alone may capture your attention. Indeed, XBLA’s newest game pits your beloved minions against one another in old-school wrestling where you’ll be able to earn new, wacky gear for your wrestler, along with enhancements...

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Fire Pro-Wrestling now available, DLC also released

It’s not fire. It’s not pro wrestling. It’s Xbox LIVE Avatars duking it out in pirate costumes with a vacation backdrop, and that alone may capture your attention. Indeed, XBLA’s newest game pits your beloved minions against one another in old-school wrestling where you’ll be able to earn new, wacky gear for your wrestler, along with enhancements...

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Fire Pro-Wrestling now available, DLC also released

It’s not fire. It’s not pro wrestling. It’s Xbox LIVE Avatars duking it out in pirate costumes with a vacation backdrop, and that alone may capture your attention. Indeed, XBLA’s newest game pits your beloved minions against one another in old-school wrestling where you’ll be able to earn new, wacky gear for your wrestler, along with enhancements...

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Fire Pro-Wrestling now available, DLC also released

It’s not fire. It’s not pro wrestling. It’s Xbox LIVE Avatars duking it out in pirate costumes with a vacation backdrop, and that alone may capture your attention. Indeed, XBLA’s newest game pits your beloved minions against one another in old-school wrestling where you’ll be able to earn new, wacky gear for your wrestler, along with enhancements...

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Fire Pro-Wrestling now available, DLC also released

It’s not fire. It’s not pro wrestling. It’s Xbox LIVE Avatars duking it out in pirate costumes with a vacation backdrop, and that alone may capture your attention. Indeed, XBLA’s newest game pits your beloved minions against one another in old-school wrestling where you’ll be able to earn new, wacky gear for your wrestler, along with enhancements...

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Fire Pro-Wrestling now available, DLC also released

It’s not fire. It’s not pro wrestling. It’s Xbox LIVE Avatars duking it out in pirate costumes with a vacation backdrop, and that alone may capture your attention. Indeed, XBLA’s newest game pits your beloved minions against one another in old-school wrestling where you’ll be able to earn new, wacky gear for your wrestler, along with enhancements...

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Fire Pro-Wrestling now available, DLC also released

It’s not fire. It’s not pro wrestling. It’s Xbox LIVE Avatars duking it out in pirate costumes with a vacation backdrop, and that alone may capture your attention. Indeed, XBLA’s newest game pits your beloved minions against one another in old-school wrestling where you’ll be able to earn new, wacky gear for your wrestler, along with enhancements...

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Fire Pro-Wrestling now available, DLC also released

It’s not fire. It’s not pro wrestling. It’s Xbox LIVE Avatars duking it out in pirate costumes with a vacation backdrop, and that alone may capture your attention. Indeed, XBLA’s newest game pits your beloved minions against one another in old-school wrestling where you’ll be able to earn new, wacky gear for your wrestler, along with enhancements...

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Fire Pro-Wrestling now available, DLC also released

It’s not fire. It’s not pro wrestling. It’s Xbox LIVE Avatars duking it out in pirate costumes with a vacation backdrop, and that alone may capture your attention. Indeed, XBLA’s newest game pits your beloved minions against one another in old-school wrestling where you’ll be able to earn new, wacky gear for your wrestler, along with enhancements...

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Mirror's Edge lands on PSN next week

The parkour game Mirror's Edge hits the PlayStation Network next week as a download. Mirror's Edge will appear on PSN on Tuesday, September 25. The game first came to PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2008 before releasing on other platforms, including PC and mobile. The PS3 version holds a 79 on Metacritic. Follow @wita on Twitter for tales of superheroes, plumbers in overalls, and literary adventures. [IGN] Via: Mirror's Edge lands on PSN next week ...

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Weekly wrap-up 9/21/2012

Another week in gaming has passed us by, and it’s been a cool one. We’ve got new reviews, previews, and more right here on GameZone, and if you missed any of the biggest content from the last few days, be sure to check it all out here in our weekly wrap-up. Enjoy your weekend, everyone, and get some gaming done! Reviews Joe Danger: The Movie review (Xbox 360) Joe Danger is back, and his latest stunt-fest is yet another thrill ride worth checking out. Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition review (PC) Some glaring flaws keep this...

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Dragon Ball Z for Kinect screens make me want to punch you

While at the Tokyo Game Show, Namco Bandai decided to release some new screenshots for several of its games. We've been sharing the screens with you right here on GameZone, and now we're givin' ya some more. The latest batch of screens showcases Dragon Ball Z for Kinect. I don't know how to really describe this other than by saying that it looks like a Dragon Ball Z game, and it's headed to Kinect. Hard facts, people! In any case, here are some new screens of the game for you to check out if you dig the series. I wonder how this game works....

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Dragon Ball Z for Kinect screens make me want to punch you

While at the Tokyo Game Show, Namco Bandai decided to release some new screenshots for several of its games. We've been sharing the screens with you right here on GameZone, and now we're givin' ya some more. The latest batch of screens showcases Dragon Ball Z for Kinect. I don't know how to really describe this other than by saying that it looks like a Dragon Ball Z game, and it's headed to Kinect. Hard facts, people! In any case, here are some new screens of the game for you to check out if you dig the series. I wonder how this game works....

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Dragon Ball Z for Kinect screens make me want to punch you

While at the Tokyo Game Show, Namco Bandai decided to release some new screenshots for several of its games. We've been sharing the screens with you right here on GameZone, and now we're givin' ya some more. The latest batch of screens showcases Dragon Ball Z for Kinect. I don't know how to really describe this other than by saying that it looks like a Dragon Ball Z game, and it's headed to Kinect. Hard facts, people! In any case, here are some new screens of the game for you to check out if you dig the series. I wonder how this game works....

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DmC: Devil May Cry for PC is coming 'shortly' after the console versions

Players who want the PC version of DmC: Devil May Cry are going to have to wait a little longer than console gamers. "I can't give you a day and date," producer Alex Jones told Eurogamer at the Tokyo Game Show. "What I can say we're endeavoring to get it out as shortly after the main game as possible so there's as little a gap between those two as we can reasonably get." Jones revealed that Ninja Theory isn't developing the PC version of DmC — it's been outsourced to QLOC, a company that specializes in porting and localization efforts and...

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FIFA 13 Ultimate Team exploit gets players permanent bans

A bunch of players just got hit with the ban hammer. EA Sports has issued permanent bans to players that recently used the FIFA 13 Ultimate Team exploit. EA announced on their FIFA 13 Twitter account: "Yesterday, a very small number of users attempted to gain an unfair advantage on the FUT web app. The FUT13 Web App had to be taken offline to be stabilized and ensure a level playing field for all FUT users. They continued, "Permanent bans for FIFA 13 FUT have been served to all users who attempted to gain an unfair advantage....

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Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss DLC screens are scary

Does Dark Souls scare the crap out of anyone else? I mean, it can't just be me, right? I know the game's not a survival horror title, but it's still legit creepy. That moody ambiance, the eerie enemies, that dastardly level of challenge. For me, Dark Souls is a stylistically scary game. Now it's about to get a lot harder for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 owners. Namco Bandai released some new screenshots of the Artorias of the Abyss DLC. Currently available solely on the PC version of Dark Souls, Artorias of the Abyss will provide more challenges...

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Inside Assassin's Creed 3 series concludes with a look at America

Ubisoft has released the final segment of its four-part "Inside Assassin's Creed 3" video documentary series. Titled "America, by Land and Sea", the final video introduces you to the whole new world you will play in during the game. The video explores Colonial America, the brand new setting for Assassin's Creed 3. It will take you from the bustling cities of Boston and New York, to the far reaches of the American frontier and vast open seas. This final video is the perfect conclusion to the series, giving you an overall...

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Inside Assassin's Creed 3 series concludes with a look at America

Ubisoft has released the final segment of its four-part "Inside Assassin's Creed 3" video documentary series. Titled "America, by Land and Sea", the final video introduces you to the whole new world you will play in during the game. The video explores Colonial America, the brand new setting for Assassin's Creed 3. It will take you from the bustling cities of Boston and New York, to the far reaches of the American frontier and vast open seas. This final video is the perfect conclusion to the series, giving you an overall...

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Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition 'Artorias of the Abyss' content heading to consoles on October 24

Atorias of the Abyss, the added content that first appeared on the Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition, will be coming to Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 via digital download. Atorias of the Abyss takes you into the depths of hell through torturous dungeons where you'll encounter epic boss battles and what many consider to be the most challenging gameplay experiences. In the add-on, the darkness born in the forests of Oolacile is expanding and engulfing the kingdom and all of its people; it is your job to stop it. Dark Souls: Artorias...

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Kinect Sports Ultimate Collection demo now available

What’s better than owning one Kinect Sports title? How about owning both titles in a "special" edition. Indeed, Microsoft recently announced the Kinect Sports Ultimate Collection that simply includes both titles in one bundle. Today, gamers who are unfamiliar with the games can get their arm waving actions on with the official Xbox LIVE Gold-exclusive...

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Kinect Sports Ultimate Collection demo now available

What’s better than owning one Kinect Sports title? How about owning both titles in a "special" edition. Indeed, Microsoft recently announced the Kinect Sports Ultimate Collection that simply includes both titles in one bundle. Today, gamers who are unfamiliar with the games can get their arm waving actions on with the official Xbox LIVE Gold-exclusive...

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