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Sonic Generations release confirmed for November 1

Sega has set the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 release of Sonic Generations for November 1, though there's still no confirmation on when the late 2011 3DS version will arrive.

NBA 2K12 hands-on preview: My Player and Create A Legend modes

Take a hands-on look at 2K Sports' NBA 2K12, including the game's RPG-styled My Player and Create A Legend modes.

Alienware M11x warranty coverage extended to all, even those no longer covered

Dell extends warranty support for R1 and R2 models of the Alienware M11x notebook to all users dealing with faulty hinge issues, regardless of their warranty status.

Samsung Galaxy S II info page goes live on AT&T’s website

AT&T launches a product page and e-mail sign-up in its online store for the Samsung Galaxy S II, which hits Sprint first on September 16 for $200.

GameStop plans to release branded Android tablet next year

GameStop is working with an unnamed manufacturer to develop a store-branded Android tablet as a "GameStop certified gaming platform."

Skyrim to bring back vampirism disease, expanding the rules of vampire play

The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim director Todd Howard confirms that vampires and vampirism will be returning in the upcoming game, offering players "a whole other mode of playing the game."

Electronic Arts’ Syndicate revamp detailed in infoleak

An accidental posting on Electronic Arts' Origin store reveals the first details on th e publisher's long-rumored Syndicate revamp, which is currently in development at Starbreeze Studios.

Max Payne 3 trailer coming September 14, game in March 2012

Rockstar confirms that the first trailer for Max Payne 3 will be arriving next week, with the full release, featuring a new-to-the-series multiplayer mode, to follow in March 2012.

Dead Island code slip-up on Steam casts spotlight on unexpectedly offensive character ability

Steam's accidental release of an unfinished build of Techland's Dead Island results in PC-savvy fans discovering old, unused code for an offensively named ability for one of the game's female characters.

Deus Ex: Human Revolution story to expand in The Missing Link DLC

Adam Jensen's journey through Deus Ex: Human Revolution will be expanded in October with the release of a DLC pack called The Missing Link that ties directly into the main game's narrative.

Batman: Arkham City gets a New Game Plus mode, details in Rocksteady FAQ

Rocksteady Studios confirms that Batman: Arkham City will feature a New Game Plus mode in which players can carry over all gadgets and upgrades from a previous playthrough into a more challenging overall experience.

Call of Duty third-person horror game was in development, now on hold

Sledgehammer Games boss Glenn Schofield reveals some of the details about his studio's earlier, pre-Modern Warfare 3 horror game set in the Call of Duty universe.

Driver: San Francisco Uplay Passport goes free after redemption code printing error

Ubisoft makes the the inaugural Uplay Passport online pass for Driver: San Francisco free after some copies of the game ship with a redemption code misprint.

Eddie Murphy accepts offer to host the 2012 Oscars

Eddie Murphy has reportedly accepted an offer from 2012 Academy Awards producer Brett Ratner to host next year's ceremony.

Beetlejuice sequel in the works from Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter author

Seth Grahame-Smith and David Katzenberg sign a two year first look deal with Warner Bros., with their first project expected to be a sequel to Tim Burton's 1988 comedy, Beetlejuice.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Hardened Edition details emerge

A leaked European flyer reveals the first details about the contents of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Hardened Edition, which includes a free one-year subscription to Call of Duty Elite's premium content.

Nintendo 3DS Ambassador Program games are now ready for you to download

Nintendo releases the first batch of games in its 3DS Ambassador Program a day early on the eShop, with participants now able to download 10 classic NES games from their user profile's download list.
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Halo 4 behind-the-scenes videos surface as ‘The Reclaimer Trilogy’ is revealed

Three behind-the-scenes videos emerge for 343 Industries' Halo 4, which was confirmed over the weekend to be the start of something called "The Reclaimer Trilogy."

Minecraft creator Notch explains why the game isn’t available on Steam, and probably won’t be

Markus "Notch" Persson, the creator of Minecraft, takes to his blog to explain why the chances of his game being sold through Valve's Steam digital distribution service are slim.

Grand Theft Auto 4 fans at GTA4.net build Google Street View map of Liberty City

Fans at GTA4.net have constructed an elaborate interactive map of Grand Theft Auto 4's Liberty City, powered by Google Maps and featuring Street View capabilities.

Hard Reset PC FPS gets a release date, system requirements breakdown

Polish developer Flying Wild Hog confirms a September 13 release date and system requirements for its upcoming dark sci-fi FPS for PCs, Hard Reset.

Max Payne 3 screens arrive to remind us that a game really is coming

Rockstar Games releases two new screenshots for its upcoming third-person shooter, Max Payne 3, though the game continues to lack an official release date.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 for PC to use Steamworks

Valve confirms that the PC version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 was built with Steamworks, just like Modern Warfare 2 before it.
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NeverDead hands-on preview: Immortality has its advantages

NeverDead: the game where you can rip off your own head and take control of it after you've lobbed it like a grenade.

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary adds AI marines to Firefight mode

Tons of Halo news emerges from Halo Fest, with word of a new Firefight feature for the upcoming Anniversary and a big Reach update that introduces a wide variety of changes.

GameStop tries to make peace with disgruntled consumers after Deus Ex coupon scandal

GameStop offers customers affected by the pulling of OnLive coupons from Deus Ex PC boxes a complimentary $50 gift card and one free used game with the purchase of two others.

<i>Forza Motorsport 4</i> missing Porsche brand due to EA licensing deal

Turn 10 Studios creative lead Dan Greenwalt explains the reason for Porsche's absence from the more than 500 available cars in Forza Motorsport 4.
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<i>Twisted Metal</i> Bringing The Love With Valentine’s Day Release

Eat Sleep Play's David Jaffe confirms that the PlayStation 3 update of Twisted Metal, which was recently delayed, is now confirmed for a February 14, 2012 Valentine's Day release.
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NBA 2K12 hands-on preview: Going retro with NBA’s Greatest

We go hands-on with 2K Sports' NBA 2K12, including the NBA's Greatest mode, in which players have the opportunity to play with and unlock some of the finest athletes across basketball history.

Kinect Star Wars game and Xbox 360 bundle delayed until 2012

Microsoft and LucasArts have elected to delay the release of Kinect Star Wars and the associated Xbox 360 limited edition bundle into 2012.

GameStop pulls OnLive coupons from boxed PC versions of Deus Ex: Human Revolution

A leaked GameStop memo reveals that the company is having employees remove an OnLive coupon from sealed, boxed copies of the PC version of Deus Ex: Human Revolution.

Sony plans PlayStation Home redesign around a more social gaming experience

Sony reveals plans for this fall's PlayStation Home re-branding, highlighted by a renewed focus on games and socially oriented gaming experiences.

Serious Sam 3: BFE confirmed for October 18 release

Publisher Devolver Digital has confirmed that the PC release of Croteam's Serious Sam 3: BFE will arrive on October 18.

Dota 2 Gamescom tourney’s million-dollar prize goes to a bunch of Avatar fans

Ukrainian team "Na'Vi" bests 15 other teams to take the million-dollar prize at Valve's "The International" Dota 2 tournament at Gamescom.

Nintendo launches serial number checker for 3DS Ambassador Program

Nintendo puts a serial number checker up on its support site, allowed 3DS owners to browse over and check to make sure that their device is confirmed for the Ambassador Program, a free games offer announced in the wake of the recent price cut.

HP webOS tablet prices slashed at Best Buy and elsewhere, availability is scarce

Store supplies disappear as Best Buy and other retailers slash the price on HP TouchPad tablets following Hewlett-Packard's announcement last week that it is discontinuing support for its webOS platform.

The Witcher 2 getting a big 2.0 update, content will be included with Xbox 360 release

CD Projekt's September 29 version 2.0 update to The Witcher 2 adds two new game modes and a tutorial in addition to various gameplay tweaks and upgrades.
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Mojang expands publishing business, will release Oxeye Game Studios’ Cobalt

Minecraft studio Mojang confirmed in a web update that it will publish Cobalt, an action-platformer from the third-party developer Oxeye Game Studios.