Original voice option for Silent Hill 2 in HD
collection

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We were kind of worried about the new voice acting recorded for the upcoming Silent Hill HD Collection. It might have been fine, but it could have gone very wrong. Thankfully, Konami has announced that there will be an original voice option for Silent Hill 2 in the HD collection. A Facebook post from Konami says that the instrumental voice cast was instrumental in making this happen.

Yes. A double yes for that cover art.

Unfortunately, "due to factors both technical and logistical," Silent Hill 3 will only have new voices in the collection.

No.

Well, I'll take what I can get. I'm now excited to get back into one of my favorite games of all time, now with the original audio.

Are you feeling better about this collection now?

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Celebrate Black Friday with NCsoft this year

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NCsoft is offering a chance for you to save some money without getting out of your chair this Black Friday. Starting Friday morning, you'll be able save money on both the City of Heroes and Guild Wars titles. This is a perfect opportunity for those of us who jumped back on the City of Heroes train since it went free-to-play to get some extra items. Here's what you can expect:

Guild Wars Trilogy will be $14.99 (download only).
Guild Wars: Eye of the North expansion will cost you $9.99.
The City of Heroes VIP Starter Kit (one month) will be $0.99.
Sales across the Paragon Market. If you want to see the specific items, enhancements, and inspirations you can do just that here.

One month of VIP status for one of my absolute favorite MMOs of all time? You can count me in on that deal! Remember, these start on Friday morning so you should wait until then to head over to the NCsoft store.

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Miyamoto Unimpressed By Mario Kart 7's
Customization Options

post from The Escapist : Latest News on 22 November 2011 09:46:00 PM. © The Escapist : Latest News

Legendary developer Shirgeru Miyamoto doesn't think Mario Kart 7's kart customization options add much to the core experience.

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That hefty Dark Souls patch has finally left
Japan

post from Destructoid on 22 November 2011 09:05:04 PM. © Destructoid

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Earlier this month, we heard about a significant patch for Dark Souls which addressed many minor criticisms as well as a number of important design issues. Well, it's finally ready for us non-Japanese players. Patch 1.05 is live on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in the U.S., and on 360 in the United Kingdom.

Though I suspect many of the balancing changes will only truly affect stat-obsessed players, we can all benefit from stuff like more responsive lock-ons, improved item drop rates, expanded merchant inventories, cleaned-up text, and not needing the soapstone to rate player messages.

Eurogamer has the unofficial patch notes if you're curious about what got nerfed.

Dark Souls patch 1.05 released, notes [Eurogamer -- Thanks, SephirothX]

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Beyond Good & Evil 2 Details Emerge

post from The Escapist : Latest News on 22 November 2011 09:05:00 PM. © The Escapist : Latest News

Prince of Persia creator Jordan Mechner and Michel Ancel, the man behind the Rayman series, discuss narrative vs. gameplay, and drop a few hints about Beyond Good & Evil 2 in the process.

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Spike Reveals Gameplay Video of BioWare's Next
Game

post from The Escapist : Latest News on 22 November 2011 08:28:00 PM. © The Escapist : Latest News

A video teaser of BioWare's next game and some interesting analysis of what it might be have floated to the surface of the internet.

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The coolest bedroom you will never have

post from Destructoid on 22 November 2011 08:05:44 PM. © Destructoid

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James Farr, possibly the coolest dad ever, likes Portal, and so does his son. So they gave his bedroom and adjoining bathroom a themed makeover. This isn't the first time that a fan has expressed incredible creativity, and like the others who have come before, this is neat.

James' son, Vector, clearly enjoys showing off his pimped out bed and bathrooms and, not going to lie here, I'm a little jealous (but not of the camera, I don't like the idea of GLaDOS watching me). The entire thing is cute, and works really well for a kid. I wish my dad had done something like that for me when I was little.

Portal-themed bedroom [Super Punch]

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Preview: Planet Crashers 3D

Preview: Planet Crashers 3D screenshot

It goes without saying that Nintendo’s handheld needs games. As the system has been out for roughly eight months. one genre -- more than others -- that could use a little kick on the butt is the one that found such an impressive home on Nintendo’s previous handheld: the RPG.

From the minds at Renegade Kid, makers of the visually impressive Dementium series on the original DS, Planet Crashers 3D tosses out the dark demonic look for a cutesy family friendly vibe. Twisted Santa Clauses, a Halloween planet, and an unknown evil set on snuffing out the sun: these are just some of the bewildering things to encounter when Planet Crashers 3D smashes its way onto the Nintendo 3DS next year.

Planet Crashers 3D (Nintendo 3DS)
Developer: Renegade Kid
Publisher: UTV Ignition Games
Release: March, 2012

At first glance, Planet Crashers 3D recalls found memories of some of Nintendo’s finest games. It sports the charm of Animal Crossing and mixes it with the rotating planet terrains of the Super Mario Galaxy series. The worlds I saw were bright and colorful and full of eccentric characters that should strike a chord with anyone looking for a light-hearted RPG romp on Nintendo’s little device.

Though Planet Crashers 3D supports a joyful look from top to bottom, RPG fans should pay attention. Underneath the modest hood is a fairly deep character customization system that allows for a lot of freedom when designing a protagonist for saving the universe. There’s much to adjust; from eye and skin color all the way to hair and outfit style. It’s not at the level of a Saints Row: The Third character creator, but you will be surprised at the various amounts of freaks that can be birthed in this humble system.

Once my hero was ready, I dropped into the game’s home area, Lush Greeny, and began to explore the vivid surroundings. As I ran around, I was really taken back by how impressive the depth of the 3D is. With small planet worlds to explore, the constant rotation allows for the background layers to stack and increase the 3D sensation. The graphics may be on the more simple side of things, but each of the three worlds I saw had its own distinct personality which helped make them memorable.

The second world I saw, Haunted Reach, evoked a very Nightmare Before Christmas feel in both its look and music. Running around town I talked to a few of the NPCs -- which carry the typical banter one would find in an RPG -- checked out a few shops, and eventually took a quick dive into one of the dungeon areas. As you collect quests from characters or a quest board in each area -- in the hopes to learn enough about the threatening evil to progress to the next world-- eventually you will make your way into the game’s main areas for combat.

Inside Haunted Reach's dungeon I encountered a pair of bizarre and skinny Santa Claus-looking enemies. Combat in Planet Crashers 3D is performed in a traditional turn-based manner, so anyone familiar with the genre's tactics should find combat a breeze.

These were the only enemies I encountered, but I was deviously surprised that I was thwarting the likes of a jolly old St. Nicholas with a giant pencil rather than the typical fodder that is expected. It’s the little quirks like this that remind that the same folks who made the haunting Dementium games haven’t lost their creative touch even when changing up genres and themes.

Planet Crashers 3D is a warm and friendly dungeon crawl that supports visual style made for the Nickelodeon crowd. Dismissing this game on looks alone may be a big mistake as there is a deep customizable RPG to be found underneath all the cute fuzziness. My time with it was short, but the nostalgic feeling it imparted has put the game on my radar. And really, why not as it covers two things the world could always use more of: RPGs and 3DS games.

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Lucky Goldfish

TimeFall - Lucky Goldfish Escape is another point and click room escape game developed by Time Fall. Escape this nice looking room and do it as fast you can. Find and combine items and most important - solve puzzles. Good luck and have fun! [Subbed by Roberto]Play This Game

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Escape 3D: Cinema

E3D: Cinema Escape is another new point and click room escape game from Bored. In Escape 3D Cinema: Movie season has begun and guests will soon be arriving to watch the premiere. There is a problem! The film projector is broken and film is all torn! If the projector isn't fixed the old cinema will be closed forever. Explore the old cinema room and solve puzzles to fix the projector

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