Battlefield Bad Company 2 beta Exclusive on
PlayStation 3 plus try out on PSN

EA announce that the forthcoming multi player beta for Battlefield: Bad Company 2 will be exclusive to PlayStation 3.

Starting November 19, PlayStation 3 owners who've secured beta keys will be able to experience "all the action, destruction and vehicular warfare ahead of our full release in March 2010," EA says on the PlayStation Blog.


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The beta will feature the large 'Arica Harbour' map where up to 24 players compete to secure valuable crates in the 'Rush' game, it says.

Getting access to the beta will apparently differ from country to country, but the two main ways you should look to get in are either through pre-ordering the full game or participating in giveaways on various gaming sites.More here

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Dragon Age: Origins Patch 1.01a download

The first update for BioWare's fantasy RPG Dragon Age: Origins, tweaking the difficulty and fixing several bugs including a case of potential character corruption.

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Patch details:

Fixed potential corruption of character statistics
Fixed portrait appearance sliders when importing a character from the downloadable Character Creator
Fixed import for preset face settings from the downloadable Character Creator
Made Easy difficulty easier
Slightly increased attack, defense, and damage scores for all party members at Normal difficulty
Fixed video issues when running on a very wide screen display, including ATI Eyefinity displaysMore here

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Fallen Earth video game cross-platform iPhone
application

EARTH massively multiplayer online game (MMO), announced today the development of a cross-platform iPhone application, which allows players to connect into the live game server and interact with the game remotely via their iPhone.

Through the new iPhone application, players will have constant access to Fallen Earth, which has been one of the most critically acclaimed releases this year. Through its interactive features, the application will allow Fallen Earth players to view their in-game character stats, mutations and trade skills as well as provide access to equipped and stored items. Players will also have the capacity to view maps for each of the three sectors in the 1,000 square kilometers of the game's landscape.

"Fallen Earth fans will have the ability to interact with the game when away from their PCs in a way never before seen in an MMO," said Dave Haydysch, Project Manager of Fallen Earth. "With the Fallen Earth iPhone app, players will be able to play many aspects of the game in real-time while on-the-go."

Scheduled for release in Q1 of 2010, the application will feature extensive real-time management of several key in-game systems. Players will be able to manage their crafting queue, view recipes, craft items, buy and sell items at the Auction House as well as interact with friends, Clan members and other online players through multiple chat channels, mail and private messaging.

Fallen Earth takes place in 2156 after the deadly Shiva virus devastated Earth, decimating nearly 99 percent of the population. Survivors are left with the hidden effects of the virus including mutations of both man and beast. The Grand Canyon has become the last bastion of humanity, as inhabitants must choose to ally with one of the remaining factions - CHOTA, Traveler, Vista, Enforcer, Lightbearer or Tech - or rally against them. Each faction will make the choice to re-build the human race and rise above the destruction or embrace the chaos and descend further into the oblivion.

With the Fallen Earth Facebook and Twitter pages, fans will never be left wanting again.More here

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Warhammer Online Further Enhances Accessibility
with New Streaming Free Trial Client and Introduction of New User Journey Features endless free trial

Mythic Entertainment announce that the critically-acclaimed MMORPG, Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning (WAR), has replaced its 10-day time-limited free trial with a new, endless free* trial program which is now available for download. The new streaming client for the endless free trial enhances the game?s accessibility and greatly decreases the download time, making it easier than ever for new players to experience the never-ending battles of WAR for themselves.

The new WAR endless free trial replaces the original 10-day time-limited trial program, and gives new and returning players the opportunity to create and play any of the 24 different careers to find their perfect character match for use during extended gameplay if they purchase the game and/or subscribe. The endless free trial limits players to progress through character level 10 as they explore the tier one Empire vs. Chaos zones of Nordland and Norsca. In addition, players can explore the newly added tier one dungeon, Hunter?s Vale, or battle other players in the instanced scenarios Nordenwatch, Khaine?s Embrace and Gates of Ekrund.

Endless free trial players will embark on the recently introduced New User Journey, which features enhanced tutorials and new community elements, such as a ?new player? guild, to streamline the transition of new players into WAR and its vibrant community of players.

?With the introduction of the endless free trial and streaming client, we are making it easier than ever for a new player to join the WAR,? said Jeff Hickman, executive producer, Mythic Entertainment. ?We?ve worked hard to create a more informative and community driven new user experience, and now we are giving players an unlimited amount of time to explore the early parts of the game at their own pace. We are confident that players new and old will find all the enhancements we?ve made to WAR over the past year worthy of their time and commitment.?

Available now, the new streaming endless trial client is a seamless way for new users to get into the game. After an initial download of just over 1GB, additional content streams in the background as required while playing. All closed 10-day free trial accounts have been converted to open endless free trial accounts and are ready for returning players to resume their journeys across the frontlines of WAR.

New users and returning players can download the Warhammer Online endless free trial by visiting http://www.warhammeronline.com/trial.More here

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Planet 51 free to play video game download link

Planet 51 Online, the virtual gaming universe for PC, ready to be colonized

? Free to play, the game is already available for download at www.planet51online.com

? Planet 51 Online is a multiplayer virtual world based in the highly-anticipated movie scheduled for a wide cinematic release on November 20th
Zed, the developer and marketer of entertainment and community products and services for mobile devices and the Internet, announces the release of Planet 51 Online, the one and only film-to-game adaptation that offers online interactive entertainment to casual, social and family gamers.


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Planet 51 Online is a game available for PC platforms, desktops and laptops. The game is based on the computer-generated animated movie Planet 51, a galactic-sized alien comedy developed by Zed Group?s sister company Ilion Animation Studios. Planet 51 is scheduled for wide cinematic release on November 20th, 2009 in the USA and subsequently in over 170 countries across 5 continents.

The game allows players to become part of the Planet 51 universe by exploring an online virtual world populated by other film fans connected via the internet.

Planet 51 Online is a free-to-play game, but players can buy virtual items to improve their gaming experience.


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Synopsis

Our heroes from the movie Planet 51 are experiencing trouble and you and your friends are the only ones who can help them!

The movie?s characters need your help in this constantly-evolving online adventure where apart from making new friends, chatting, exploring the Planet 51 world, you can also fulfil different quests, customize your avatar or simply enjoy hanging out on Planet 51.

Main Features

? Enjoy within your family the game?s educational entertainment atmosphere

? Become part of the Planet 51 Universe ? meet and chat with other fans online

? Complete quests and missions and get special Planet 51 virtual item rewards

? Discover never-seen-before areas of the Planet 51 world

? Playing fun games that require hand-eye coordination, memory and learning skills, and team work

? The game will grow and evolve with fan and spectator participation

Requirements

Platform: PC (desktop or laptop)
Genre: Casual gaming world for kids
Players: Multiplayer/Unlimited
Recommended age: 7 to 13 years
Languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Chinese and Italian
RRPP: Free to play
System requirements: Windows 2000, XP or Vista; Pentium IV 1.0 GHz or equivalent; RAM 512 MB; 500 MB free hard disk space; Graphic Card Shader model 2.0; DirectX 9.0 compatible hardware; Video Memory 128 MB; NVidia Series 6000 or higher; ATI Radeon 9550 or higher; SIS, Intel and S3 cards might not be supported; Internet connection.More here

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Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer Definitive Overview

I didn't spend my hundred hours of gaming time on Call of Duty 4 on the single player campaign and nor do I expect to spend more than the anticipated 8-10 hours playing the Modern Warfare 2 single player.  It's all about the multiplayer and here's all of the key information you need on the Modern Warfare

Modern Warfare 2 Online Multiplayer

Online play retains much of what is familiar to us from previous Call of Duty games.   Game modes available are Free-For-All, Search & Destroy, Demolition, Domination, Team Deathmatch, and Capture The Flag the returns and the action will take place across a number of locations based on the single player campaign.  An annoying feature of COD 4 was that when a host left, the game ended.  This is now fixed with in-game host migration, which should remove all instances of having to go back to the lobby and restart the game.

Modern Warfare 2 Online Kill Streak Rewards

Kill streak rewards also make another appearance, updated and extended from COD 4 and COD 5.  There are now up to 15 Kill Streak rewards spread out from 3 kills upwards.  Kill Streak Perks are unlocked and can be customised to each player, up to a maximum of 3 active at any time.  The default set is unlocked from launch and you can unlock the rest of them in any order.  As each is unlocked you can activate it for a game, giving you even more customisation options.

3 Kills ? UAV - deploys a UAV showing enemy locations on the radar as red dots. The UAV can be shot down by the enemy and can be blocked with the Cold-Blooded perk.

4 Kills - Care Package - throw the red signal flare and a Care Package will be airdropped to that location but can be picked by anyone, including members of the enemy team.  Contains ammo or a random kill streak bonus.

4 Kills ? Counter UAV ? Disables the enemy UAV for a period of time.

5 Kills - Sentry Gun ? An  XM312 Sentry Gun is dropped and will automatically fire at enemies. It can be destroyed by shooting it or blowing it up and Flashbangs/Stun Grenades temporarily diables it. Has a 360 degree turn and can shoot upwards or downwards. Sentry Gun is movable after deployed, but it won't fire while it is being moved

5 Kills ? Predator Missile Strike - Remote control a Predator missile by opening the laptop giving you 5 seconds to direct it to your target.

6 Kills - Precision Airstrike - control the direction of the Airstrike for more accurate kills.

7 Kills - Harrier Strike ? Call in an Airstrike from a hovering Harrier aircraft. Harrier drops it's bombs and then guards the area for a short period of time.

7 Kills - Attack Helicopter ? Call in a helicopter to circle the map and automatically attack for a few minutes, but it can be destroyed with guns and missiles and will leave after a couple of minutes. Enemies killed are added to your kill count.

8 Kills - Emergency Airdrop - Airdrops 4 random killstreaks or ammo. Basically the same as receiving 4 Care Packages.

9 Kills - Pave Low - Deploys an armoured Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low Attack Helicopter, a more effective and better helicopter than the attack helicopter on 7 kills.

9 Kills - Stealth Bomber - Call in a B-2 Spirit  Stealth Bomber to carpet bomb a selected area.  Kills are added to your tally and the airstrike doesn't show on enemy radar.

11 Kills - Chopper Gunner ? Call in an attack helicopter but actually be the gunner as it flies around the map and you fire the 25mm gun.

11 Kills ? AC-130 ? Call in a AC-130 Gunship, which you control for 30 seconds to use the 25mm, 45mm and 105mm guns to shoot at enemies. You are vulnerable while controlling the AC-130, but if you get killed while using it, you can still continue until the 30 seconds is up

15 Kills ? EMP ? Fire an Electromagnetic pulse which disables enemy electronics temporarily.

25 Kills - Tactical Nuke - Gives your team an instant win, ending the match with a bang and killing everyone on the map.

Modern Warfare 2 Online Multiplayer Perks

Also back is the experience points system which unlocks perks and new weapons for use in online games.  As before experience points are earned for kills, fulfilling match objectives (e.g. capturing a flag, destroying a target, defusing a bomb) as well as completing objectives such as target number of kills with each weapon.  The perks and upgrades are what gives the Call of Duty series some it's addictiveness and enjoyability and the Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer looks no different.  Here's a definitive guide on the Modern Warfare 2 Perks, which again are split into 3 Perk Slots, with one perk allowed in each slot.  Once again the multiplayer perks are grouped so a player can't over strengthen themselves and players remain balanced and, importantly, there are multiple genuine upgrade options giving different styles of play and strengths.

New for the Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer is the ability to upgrade a Perk to Pro status giving an additional, but related, upgrade to that perk.  Perks are upgraded to Pro by completing the challenge related to that perk.  This is similar to the challenges section of COD4 but this time the challenges will actually be used for something, which again will add to the depth and hours of play in the game.

Perk Slot 1

Marathon + Marathon Pro
Marathon Perk: Unlimited sprint
Pro Ability: Get over obstacles faster

Sleight of Hand + Sleight of Hand Pro
Sleight of Hand Perk Ability: Faster reloading
Pro Ability: Aim down the sights faster

Scavenger + Scavenger Pro
Scavenger Perk Ability: Resupply yourself from dead enemies
Pro Ability: Respawn with extra magazines

Bling + Bling Pro
Bling Perk Ability: Allows for upgrading primary weapon with 2 attachments
Pro Ability: Allows for upgrading secondary weapon with 2 attachments

One Man Army + One Man Army Pro
One Man Army Perk Ability: Replace your secondary weapon to change class
Pro Ability: Quickly swap classes

Perk Slot 2

Stopping Power + Stopping Power Pro
Stopping Power Perk Ability: Increased bullet damage
Pro Ability: Increased bullet damage against helicopters and aircrafts

Lightweight + Lightweight Pro
Lightweight Perk Ability: Move quicker
Pro Ability: Allows for quick aim after sprinting

Hardline + Hardline Pro
Hardline Perk Ability: Killstreaks require 1 less kill
Pro Ability: Death Streaks require 1 less death

Cold-Blooded + Cold-Blooded Pro
Cold-Blooded Perk Ability: Makes you undetectable by UAV, air support, Sentry Guns, and thermal sights
Pro Ability: No red crosshair or name appears on enemy screen when you are targeted

Danger Close + Danger Close Pro
Danger Close Perk Ability: Increases explosive weapons damage
Pro Ability: Increases air support damage

Perk Slot 3

Commando + Commando Pro
Commando Perk Ability: Do melee damage from a greater distance
Pro Ability: No damage will be taken from falling off buildings/objects

Steady Aim + Steady Aim Pro
Steady Aim Perk Ability: Hip-fire accuracy is increased
Pro Ability: Hold your breath for a longer period of time, for sniping.

Scrambler + Scrambler Pro
Scrambler Perk Ability: Jams enemy radar over a small radius.
Pro Ability: Delays claymore explosions

Ninja + Ninja Pro
Ninja Perk Ability: Invisible to heartbeat sensors
Pro Ability: Move silently - no footstep noise

SitRep + SitRep Pro
SitRep Perk Ability: Insertions. Reveals enemy explosives and Tactical Insertions
Pro Ability: Makes enemy footsteps louder

Last Stand + Last Stand Pro
Last Stand Perk Ability: Survive a normal death allowing you to shoot pistol from the ground. Lasts 10 seconds or less if you get shot again. You can now crawl in the Last Stand mode.
Pro Ability: Equipment like frag grenades and throwing knives can be used during Last Stand mode.

Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer Weapons and Equipment

As in previous COD games, the Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer will feature a large range of weapons split into different categories: Primary Weapons, Secondary Weapons and Other/Equipment.  A lot of weapons from COD4 return, plus a few new ones.  As you progress through the experience points and ranks new weapons will be unlocked and made available.  Shotguns look to have been moved from Primary to Secondary.

Modern Warfare 2 Primary Weapons

Assault Rifles ? M4 Carbine, FAMAS, SCAR-H, TAR-21, FAL, M16, ACR, F2000, AK47
Sub Machine Guns ? UMP .45, KRISS Super-V, P90, MP5k
Light Machine Guns ? RPD, M240, HK MG4, SA80 L86 LSW, Steyr AUG HBAR
Sniper Rifles ? Walther WA 2000, SVD Dragunov, Barrett M107, Intervention M-200
Riot Shield ? Riot Shield

Secondary Weapons

Machine Pistols ? Glock 18, PP-2000, Mini Uzi, TMP
Shotguns ? Franchi SPAS-12, Benelli M1014, AA-12, Winchester 1200, Winchester 1887, Armsel Striker
Handguns ? USP .45, Desert Eagle, M1911, .44 Magnum, M9
Launchers ? AT4-HS, Thumper, Stinger, RPG-7, Javelin

Other/Equipment/Attachments

Equipment ? C-4, Ice Axe, Grenade, Smoke Grenade, Flashbang, Stun Grenade, Knife, Throwing Knife, Semtex.

Attachments ? Red Dot Sight, EOTech Sight, ACOG Scope, Thermal sights, Suppressor/Silencer, Heartbeat Sensor, Laser Module, Rail Integrated System, M203 Grenade Launched, GP-25 Grenade Launcher.

Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer - Special Ops

Special Ops is new for Modern Warfare 2 and puts the player in a Co-op mode scenario similar to that to the Mile High Club at the end of Call of Duty 4.  Spread out across the locations from the single player campaign the player can play alone or with someone else in co-op online play, either split screen or online.

Special Ops missions are grouped in Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta and can be played through on 3 different level setting ? Regular, Hardened and Veteran.  Completing a special ops mission on each difficulty will award the player a Star and new missions (of which there are 23) are unlocked when enough stars have been accumulated.

I'm excited about the Special Ops mode almost as much as the main online multiplayer.  It looks new and fresh and will add hours of game play on to the game even if each mission is completed once.  With statistics such as kills and time completed recorded for each Special Ops mission you do there is also the motivation to replay them and I would expect some kind of online leaderboard.

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Tony Hawks RIDE Gameplay [HD] video game trailer

Featuring an innovative motion sensing skateboard controller, Tony Hawk: RIDE redefines the sports genre by offering a fully dynamic hands-free gaming experience. Designed in conjunction with the game, the cutting edge wireless controller allows for unprecedented freedom and movement. Players of all experience levels will have the chance to feel what it's really like to skate.

KEY FEATURES:
Anyone Can RIDE: Featuring different modes tailored to skill and preference, Tony Hawk: RIDE is fully accessible to everyone from hardcore fans to players with no prior skateboarding experience. Without complex button combinations or analog sticks, gamers can literally step on the board to play.
Unique Motion-Sensitive Controller: Using full motion sensing technology, the intuitive skateboard controller allows players to physically control the action by performing various movements and gestures on the board that directly translate into amazing tricks in the game. Gamers can experience a full range of movement as they rotate, tilt and lift the board in a variety of ways to discover new tricks in the game.
Exciting, Immersive and Social Game Play: Tony Hawk: RIDE features a diverse set of trick, vert, and speed challenges that allow players to take on their friends and family as they compete with each other via "Hot Seat" game play. With robust multiplayer, online and create-a-skater modes, players can jump into a personalized and extremely social gaming experience.More here

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James Cameron's Avatar Official The Game Ignite
The War [HD] trailer

Enter the world and ignite the war! Are you ready for the universe that is Avatar? AVATAR takes us to a spectacular new world beyond our imagination, where a reluctant hero embarks on a journey of redemption, discovery and unexpected love, as he leads a heroic battle to save a civilization.


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The film was first conceived by Cameron 14 years ago, when the means to realize his vision did not yet exist. Now, after four years of actual production work, AVATAR delivers a fully immersive cinematic experience of a new kind, where the revolutionary technology invented to make the film, disappears into the emotion of the characters and the sweep of the story.

AVATAR opens in theaters everywhere December 18, 2009.More here

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Race The Stunning Yas Marina Circuit For The
First Time In F1 2009 - HD video

With the 2009 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP coming to a close after an amazing weekend in at the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi the attention of the FORMULA ONE fans has moved to the imminent release of the official video game of the season, F1 2009. Coming to the Nintendo Wii and PSP (PlayStation Portable) on 20th November, F1 2009 will give gamers their first chance to experience the state of the art Yas Marina track for themselves.


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Introduced to the calendar this season, the 2009 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX is fully playable in F1 2009 and Codemasters has today released a new gameplay trailer showcasing the 5.55km track which has been purpose built for FORMULA ONE on a man made island. The video is available to view at the new F1 2009 website www.formula1-game.com.

The website has been relaunched today with a completely new look and feel to reflect the game?s iconic art style. FORMULA ONE fans visiting the website will be able to view all of the videos and screenshots that have been released for F1 2009 and get the latest news about the game. Gamers can also become a fan of ?F1 Games from Codemasters? on Facebook and follow @formula1game on Twitter for the latest news and updates about the F1 2009.

Set for release on 20th November, F1 2009 on Wii is the ultimate authentic recreation of the 2009 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP and delivers accessibility for the entire family while offering challenging races for more experienced driving game enthusiasts. The PSP edition, which will also be released in November and will also be available as a download from the PlayStation Store at launch, will enable up to four players to battle it out on track in an ad hoc multiplayer session and includes quick-fire challenges for the ultimate in on the go race gaming. Speed to www.formula1-game.com to see the new video and get the latest screens and updates on the official game of FORMULA ONE.More here

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Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars
Receives Limited Time 50% Price Cut

Independent videogame developer, Psyonix, Inc. announce that their flagship, self-published title, Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars (SARPBC) will be receiving a limited time, 50% price cut across supported PAL territories. The sale will run from November 5, 2009 through November 19, 2009 and is available for download on the PlayStation Network on the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system.

In addition to twenty five single-player mini-games, which also serve as a platform for users to learn the ins and outs of the game, SARPBC shipped with three Battle-Car arenas and two skins for each of the seven different battle-cars. For the last year, Psyonix has stood by their title and has nearly doubled the content by delivering constant gameplay-enhancing updates and free downloadable content in the form of three new arenas and 14 additional battle-car skins.

?October marked the one-year launch anniversary of Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars across NTSC territories, and in celebration of this event we decided to give back to the PlayStation community by temporarily reducing the price,? said Dave Hagewood, Director of Development for Psyonix. ?Naturally we felt the need to extend the offer to the PlayStation communities across the pond as well by giving those who have been missing out on the Battle-Car fun some added incentive to join our growing Battle-Car community.?

About Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars
Battle-Cars features unique rocket-powered cars with incredible physics-based maneuverability, including the ability to rocket into the air or accelerate at supersonic speeds on the ground by racing over boost strips, obtaining boost capsules or by performing a rapid succession of acrobatic flips. In the team-based soccer game, players maneuver their vehicles to perform breathtaking saves, awe-inspiring shots and of course achieve supersonic speeds that literally turn your opponents into scrap metal.

Wide-ranging community involvement is supported through team and league play, as well as extensive and thorough statistical tracking, rankings and rewards for individuals and teams, including support for PlayStation 3 system trophies. The game features three single player modes as well as team and league matches and scrimmage matches online. Using the fully featured in-game video editor, players will have the ability to save, upload and share their amazing triumphs and hysterical battle-car antics to their PlayStation 3 system harddrive or upload clips directly to YouTube.More here

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