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  Dota 2’s Beta is “Kicking Up a Notch”, Time for More Invites

  Having just finished their “first significant expansion of Dota 2 server capacity around the world”, Valve has announced today an enlargement of the Dota 2 beta, meaning more invites Beginning later this week, the company will be ‘handing out Dota 2 in increasing volumes”, with prospective testers/early players urged to complete a survey on the…

  By Luke Plunkett Published November 2, 2011
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  So, a Giant Asteroid is Heading for Earth…Again…

  Later this week, the asteroid YU55 will pass close to the Earth. How close? Like, between the moon and the Earth close. PC gamers may remember the last time this happened, in 1995. Back then, it was the asteroid Attila, and unlike YU55 – which should pass by harmlessly – it was headed straight for…

  By Luke Plunkett Published November 2, 2011
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  Telltale Unveils Jurassic Park: The Game‘s Dino-Riffic Deluxe Edition

  After opening up the website for their upcoming Jurassic Park: The Game, Telltale Games has also detailed the contents of the game’d deluxe edition shown above. It will include: Welcome letter from John Hammond, creator of the theme park All four episodes of Jurassic Park: The Game on a single disc Replica Jurassic Park Staff…

  By Kirk Hamilton Published November 1, 2011
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  I See a Little Silhouetto of a Murderface

  Hello and welcome to another week of off topic-ing at Kotaku! I was gone last night, so I hope you found somewhere to talk about things. Maybe on your couch, with your roommates (or a therapist). Maybe sitting in front of a roaring fire speaking with your magic talking labrador. Maybe sobbed into your ex’s…

  By Kirk Hamilton Published November 1, 2011
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  Ubisoft on Rocksmith Reception: Critics Don’t Want Innovation

  Ubisoft’s real-guitar game Rocksmith has gotten a pretty mixed critical reception. Some writers enjoy the game’s take on the music game, while others (including me) have been critical. Speaking with Gamasutra, Ubisoft’s executive director for North America Laurent Detoc expressed frustration with critics and the broader gamer audience, taking issue with the tone of some…

  By Kirk Hamilton Published November 1, 2011
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  Thank Capcom These Hideous, Offensive Street Fighter Rejects Never Saw Life

  Did you know that Zangief’s original name was Vodka Gorbalsky? Do you realize how horrifically stereotypical some of the early Street Fighter character designs were? You will once you watch episode one of Machinima’s FighterPedia It’s not Japan’s fault that they don’t have a lot of African, Indian, or Russian people hanging about to model…

  By Mike Fahey Published November 1, 2011
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  Free-to-Play DC Universe Online, Arkham City Content New on the PlayStation Store

  Up this week at the PlayStation Store is the free-to-play addition of DC Universe Online, as well as Hydrophobia Prophecy and a demo for the upcoming Move game Medieval Moves: Deadmund’s Quest The Arkham City Nightwing DLC pack is also available, as well as “various add-ons” for the just-released Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception. Finally, Saints…

  By Kirk Hamilton Published November 1, 2011
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  Check out SSX‘s Extreme Acrobatics, Survival Snowboarding, and Snowblind Sonar

  Each time I see SSX, I’m a bit more impressed with the wide variety of challenges and map types that’ll be in the game. From the avalanche-chase I saw at E3 to this latest video above, which details three of the locations in the game—Patagonia, Antarctica, and New Zeland. Creative Director Todd Batty walks us…

  By Kirk Hamilton Published November 1, 2011
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  Enough Zelda! Here Are 5 Less-Common Video Game Themes Orchestras Should Try

  From Zelda to Final Fantasy, we’ve seen plenty of dedicated video game orchestral concerts over the years. Only a week or so ago, there was a huge Legend of Zelda concert in Los Angeles, and next week will see the release of a collection of video game music from the London Philharmonic. I’ve listened to…

  By Kirk Hamilton Published November 1, 2011
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  Should You Buy Sonic: Generations? Yes.

  Sonic: Generations isn’t swept up in the HD remake craze we’re seeing with other franchises of a similar age. It’s a different tour of its titular hedgehog’s greatest moments, giving some classic 2D levels from the series a 3D interpretation, and vice versa. Fans have shouted for an end to the gimmicks, and for Sega…

  By Owen Good Published November 1, 2011
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  Dark Horse and Valve’s Collaborative Comic Collection Hits Later This Month

  Don’t you go forgetting that Valve Presents: The Sacrifice And Other Steam-Powered Stories goes on sale later this month. The book collects Left 4 Dead: the Sacrifice, Team Fortress 2: War!, Mac, Loose Canon, Bidwell’s Big Plan, Meet the Director and associated materials; and Portal: Lab Rat into one easy to grasp collection with a…

  By Brian Crecente Published November 1, 2011
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  Uncharted 3 –There’s nothing really happening here, but that’s what’s so great about Uncharted 3; There doesn’t have to be something happening all of the time for it to be memorable. Quiver at the Sight of Lord of the Rings: War in the North‘s Collector’s Edition I arrived home after a weekend away to find…

  By Brian Crecente Published November 1, 2011
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  ‘Epic’ Resident Evil 3DS Game Deserves Its Unusual $50 Price, Says Capcom

  Of the 47 upcoming games for the 3DS listed by the gaming chain GameStop, only one of them costs $50. The new Mario Kart will cost $40. So will the next Sonic The next Resident Evil, February’s Resident Evil: Revelations, won’t be had for $40. It’ll cost $50. The $10 price boost for this game…

  By Stephen Totilo Published November 1, 2011
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  Celebrate All Saints’ Day with New Screens and Details for Saints Row the Third

  Other games might vie for “best” game of the year, but Saints Row The Third looks like it’ll be going for the “most over-the-top award. THQ’s announced a handful of new details about the upcoming threequel. Initiation Station, the game’s character creation interface, is open to the public after a short beta. You can use…

  By Evan Narcisse Published November 1, 2011
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  In 10 Minutes, We’ll Show You How Uncharted 3‘s Co-Op Campaign Works

  Uncharted 3‘s campaign is what you’d expect: cinematic adventure with climbing, shooting and good acting. Uncharted 3‘s competitive multiplayer is what you’ve been able to play for over a month, if you were a customer at Subway and took up the offer to download the full suite of competitive multiplayer for free. Uncharted 3‘s co-op…

  By Stephen Totilo Published November 1, 2011
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  It’s Sonic Generations Launch Day

  Two generations of hedgehogs collide today in Sonic Generations, and we’ve got the launch trailer to prove it. Just don’t watch it if you’re waiting on the PC version (November 4) or the 3DS one (November 22). Or if you’re in Europe for that matter (November 4). Or Australasia (November 3). Or Japan (December 1).…

  By Mike Fahey Published November 1, 2011
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  Cowboys and Ninjas Collide in the Kinect Holiday Bundle

  Looking for the perfect gift for the gamer in your family? That’s nice. In the meantime, check out this Kinect Sensor Holiday Bundle for the Xbox 360, combining three games and Microsoft’s magic rectangle for one low price. It’s actually a rather good deal for those of you that haven’t jumped on the Kinect bandwagon…

  By Mike Fahey Published November 1, 2011
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  Hear The London Philharmonic Play The Theme from Modern Warfare 2

  This is pretty cool. The London Philharmonic Orchestra is preparing to launch an album of video game music—the tracklist is a good combination of classic tunes (Zelda) and unexpected hits (Angry Birds). The project’s overseers, the X5 Music Group, are currently streaming the Philharmonic’s version of Hans Zimmer’s theme from Modern Warfare 2, which you…

  By Kirk Hamilton Published November 1, 2011
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  Delayed? Nuh-uh! Gears of War 3 Horde Command Is Live Now, More Free Maps Coming on Thanksgiving

  After some difficulties getting out of the gate, the newest DLC for Epic’s hit Xbox 360 exclusive is out in the wild and ready to play. Microsoft’s also announced that it’ll be rolling our free Gears 3 content on Thanksgiving, too. (That’s American Thanksgiving, not the Canadian variant.) The Versus Booster Map Pack will deliver…

  By Evan Narcisse Published November 1, 2011
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  Sonic CD Comes Early to GameStop Tablet Customers

  The world’s largest dedicated video game retailer recently started selling GameStop-branded Android tablets, and now they’ve got their first exclusive, scoring Sonic CD a full month ahead of its wide release. GameStop’s branded versions of the Acer Iconia, ASUS Eee Pad Transformer, and Samsung Galaxy Tab tablets come bundled with gamepad support and a bevy…

  By Mike Fahey Published November 1, 2011