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Atlus Celebrates 200,000 Copies of Catherine Sold in First Week
08.04.11

Catherine, Atlus' M-rated puzzle game with a heaping spoonful of horror mixed in, has been doing quite well. After a strong advertising campaign and a fantastic critical reception, the game has sold over 200,000 copies in its first week. With sales like that, it's no surprise Atlus USA is celebrating.

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Lord of the Rings: War in the North Begins in November
08.02.11

If you've really, really been looking for a way to get back into Middle Earth like I have, then I have some good news for you. Lord of the Rings: War in the North is going to be released soon. And by soon we mean we have a release date. And for those of you thinking, "Oh, another licensed game!" No, stop that. I played this game at PAX East. Its going to deliver.

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Big Games of 2011: Blizzard Details Diablo III Beta
08.02.11

After 10 years of anticipation following Blizzard Entertainment’s Diablo II (2000) and its expansion, Diablo II: Lord of Destruction (2001), the iconic action-RPG gameplay of the Diablo series is back with a vengeance in Diablo III. Gamers will get an early taste of one of the big games of 2011 before this fall's launch. In the upcoming Diablo III beta test, selected participants will be among the first in the world to rejoin the battle against the minions of the Burning Hells as they explore part of the game’s foreboding first act.

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Big Games of 2011: Latest Deus Ex: Human Revolution Shows How to Get Things Done with Stealth
08.01.11
We're only a few weeks away from the sequel to one of the biggest PC games ever. That game would be Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Square Enix has been doing a lot of work building up the hype for the game by releasing lots of dev diaries over the past few months. In typical fashion, they have released yet another video. This time, they focus on stealth in the game and how it can be used to your advantage in Deus Ex: Human Revolution.
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Legacy DLC Gets Dragon Age 2 Booted from Steam
07.28.11

The new DLC for Dragon Age 2, Legacy, has caused the game to be booted from the Steam store. This is merely the latest in a constant battle Valve and EA seem to be involved in since EA started its new digital download service, Origin.  It's a battle that sees no signs of ending any time soon, and who will win is still up in the air. For more info, read on.

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Review: Bastion Shows Downloadable Games How it's Done
07.28.11

Bastion is, in a word, incredible. It takes the standard Action RPG formula and adds enough quirks and style to make it feel completely different. It shows the incredible potential of downloadable games as rich and rewarding game experiences in their own right. 

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Big Games of 2011: Let the Human Revolution Begin with Deus Ex
07.28.11

Square Enix and developer Eidos-Montreal have completed production on one of the big games of 2011, Deus Ex: Human Revolution. The game is heading to PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on August 23. The developer talks about what’s in store for gamers in this epic action role-playing game in this exclusive video interview.

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Big Games of 2011: New Details Unveiled for Mass Effect 3
07.27.11

Bioware was on hand for Comic-Con 2011 to reveal new details about the Mass Effect movie and the upcoming Mass Effect 3 video game. Fans had a chance to check out the new game throughout downtown San Diego. Producer Jesse Houston discusses what’s in store for the last installment of the bestselling franchise in this exclusive video interview.

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Big Games of 2011: Ubisoft Unveils Assassin’s Creed Embers Movie
07.26.11

Ubisoft used a panel in San Diego during Comic-Con 2011 to unveil its latest digital strategy for its bestselling Assassin’s Creed franchise. Assassin’s Creed Embers, a new computer-generated animated short movie, will ship when Assassin’s Creed Revelations hits store shelves on November 15. The developer talks about how real locations were used for the game franchise in this exclusive video interview from Rome.

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Comic-Con 2011: The Force Is Strong for Star Wars in San Diego
07.24.11

San Diego became a Mecca for Star Wars fans. The movie was celebrated everywhere during Comic-Con 2011. Electronic Arts had the new Star Wars: The Old Republic game playable. Sony Online Entertainment had new content for The Clone Wars Adventures. Microsoft featured Kinect Star Wars and unveiled a new Star Wars console bundle. And 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment unveiled new bonus features for the upcoming September Blu-ray Disc release. But there was also news in the comic book realm, involving Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.

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Comic-Con 2011: BioWare Unveils Dragon Age II Legacy
07.23.11

EA and BioWare invited fans attending San Diego Comic-Con to get up close and personal with some of their favorite games including the epic massively multiplayer online (MMO) game Star Wars: The Old Republic, the stunning science fiction role-playing game Mass Effect 3 and the brand new Dragon Age II Legacy downloadable content pack. Fernando Melo talks about Legacy in the exclusive video interview below.

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A Family's Legacy: Hands-On with Dragon Age 2's DLC Expansion
07.20.11

Dragon Age 2 was a welcome evolution of what made Dragon Age: Origins so great. It had better pacing, a loveable cast, an interesting protagonist, a new art style, and even the combat saw improvements. At a recent EA event, I got to go hands-on with the upcoming DLC expansion, Dragon Age 2: Legacy. For my first impression, boldly read on, young adventurer.

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Capcom Cancels Megaman Legends 3
07.18.11

Capcom, creators of the Resident Evil and Megaman franchises, have decided to cancel the latest entry in the Megaman Legends franchise. This no doubt comes as a surprise to many fans. To see Capcom's full announcement, read below.

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No More Xehanort After Kingdom Hearts III
07.17.11

In a recent interview with Japanese magazine Famitsu, Tetsuya Nomura, character designer and creator of the Kingdom Hearts games, talked about the upcoming Kingdom Hearts 3D, as well as what else to expect in Kingdom Hearts' future. Those interested in knowing where the series is headed, read on.

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Nintendo 3DS Has First Hit with Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
07.14.11

Nintendo needed a hit for its Nintendo 3DS and it got one. After just 11 Days on store shelves, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has sold over 283,000 copies in the U.S. alone. The game finished June as the No. 2 best-selling video game on an individual platform, according to the independent NPD Group, which tracks video game sales in the United States.

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