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  Two Years’ Worth of Dragon Age DLC is Planned

  Mark Darrah, the BioWare executive producer for Dragon Age: Origins, said the studio has a two-year plan for downloadable content for all versions of the game. Speaking to The Game Reviews, Darrah said: We have plans that stretch out for basically two years. And it’s going to be everything from really small stuff like item…

  By Owen Good Published October 14, 2009
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  Wolfenstein PC Demo Now Available

  Are you one of the millions of gamers who didn’t play Wolfenstein when it hit the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3? Perhaps you’d like to try the PC version on for size? Of course, you can also contribute to the game’s underperformance by downloading the Wolfenstein PC demo, yours for the sampling. It’s available wherever…

  By Michael McWhertor Published October 14, 2009
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  Kotaku Talk Radio Podcast Now Downloadable Content

  This week, we and the readers of Kotaku got to bend the ear of Robomodo’s Josh Tsui, the man behind Tony Hawk Ride and formerly the face of Mortal Kombat’s Liu Kang. Quite the resume. That episode of Kotaku Talk Radio, recorded earlier today with the aid of your phone calls, is now available for…

  By Michael McWhertor Published October 14, 2009
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  “Eddie Riggs” Pimps Brutal Legend On Jimmy Kimmel Live

  Rarely have we seen a promotional force as ripped as Jack Black… as Brutal Legend’s Eddie Riggs. Black took his otherworldly game pimping powers to Jimmy Kimmel’s late night talk show yesterday, showing the set’s furniture who’s the boss. It’s one of the more epic Jack Black talk show appearances, an impressive, no holds barred…

  By Michael McWhertor Published October 14, 2009
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  Par-Tay

  To: Ash From: Crecente Re: Venue: Locked down Games: Secured On: It is In case you missed the morning post, last night I secured a venue for this year’s Child’s Play fundraiser here in Denver. The place can hold about 500 I think, so we should be good to go. I’m running down there tomorrow…

  By Brian Crecente Published October 14, 2009
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  Real-Life Assassin’s Creed Weapons Seem Like A Good Idea

  Ubisoft has given prop makers Atlanta Cutlery and Museum Replicas rights to make weapons, clothing and accessories based on the Assassin’s Creed license, quickly solving all of your Halloween costume woes. The agreement has given Atlanta Cutlery and Museum Replicas to make wristblades (aka the “Assassin Extension Knife”), throwing knives, swords, boots, belts, tunics and…

  By Michael McWhertor Published October 14, 2009
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  The Left 4 Dead 2 Boycott Is Dead

  Vocal Left 4 Dead 2 detractors and founders of the boycott against the game, Agent of Chaos and Walking_Dead, will be putting an end to the group established to protest the sequel as of next week. Why the concession? “We have accomplished everything we can on our manifesto,” wrote Agent of Chaos on the group’s…

  By Michael McWhertor Published October 14, 2009
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  Club Nintendo Is Shippin’ Out Your Mario Hats

  Members in good standing at Club Nintendo got a heads up from Nintendo of America today, as “Elite Status” rewards for 2009 will be arriving soon. Specifically, Club Nintendo is “preparing to begin shipping” said rewards. That means you should keep an eye out for the Mario hat or Animal Crossing calendar that you may…

  By Michael McWhertor Published October 14, 2009
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  Online Status Check: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

  Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is a sure-fire hit for the Playstation 3. A must-have for anyone who owns the system. But how is the online component holding up now that the game has been out for a couple of days? I’ve spent a few hours over the past two days playing matches online to see…

  By Brian Crecente Published October 14, 2009
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  Did EA Just Drop $250M On Social Gaming Dev Playfish?

  Electronic Arts may be expanding its empire with a big buyout of social games developer Playfish, the UK-headquartered company that makes games for Facebook, MySpace, iPhone and Android. Cost to EA is rumored to be a quarter billion bucks. Inside Social Games reports that EA may have secretly snapped up Playfish weeks ago, adding its…

  By Michael McWhertor Published October 14, 2009
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  GTA: The Ballad of Gay Tony Multiplayer: Parachutes, Tanks, Choppers!

  Grand Theft Auto IV’s newest episode, The Ballad of Gay Tony, won’t just build on the game’s already strong single-player portions. There are all-new multiplayer goodies coming, including tanks, helicopters and parachutes, as shown in similarly all-new screen shots. Rockstar Games goes far enough to call the additions a “complete overhaul” to GTA IV’s multiplayer…

  By Michael McWhertor Published October 14, 2009
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  Sign Up To Test Zune, Facebook, And Twitter On Your 360

  As with previous major updates to Xbox Live, Microsoft is offering you a chance to try out new features like Zune integration, Facebook, and Twitter before everyone else gets their grubby paws on them. It’s the triumphant return of the Xbox Live Preview Program, and everybody is invited! Invited to apply that is, but Major…

  By Mike Fahey Published October 14, 2009
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  PS3 Cross-Game Chat Coming In Next Firmware Update?

  PlayStation 3 owners may be getting a long-requested feature with the console’s next firmware update: cross-game voice chat. While the feature has been rumored to be in development for months, a post on the official PlayStation forums today may have inadvertently confirmed its imminent release. “Naughty Dog Dev” ReklissAbandon wrote in response to player requests…

  By Michael McWhertor Published October 14, 2009
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  CryEngine 3: Beauty, Speed, And Interaction

  The latest demonstration video for Crytek’s CryEngine 3 shows off the amazing things the game engine can do on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. While I don’t normally get all hot and bothered over tech demos, I have to admit that I am thoroughly impressed by what Crytek has achieved with CryEngine 3.…

  By Mike Fahey Published October 14, 2009
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  The Xbox Massage-Makers: Money, Sex Toys & Indie Backlash

  College senior Justin Le Clair may be the most commercially successful Xbox 360 developer of 2009. For four hours of work he’s pocketed $60,000 and counting. His creation? An Xbox massage program, the first in a controversial trend. “I threw it together in class,” Le Clair told Kotaku during a phone interview this week. His…

  By Stephen Totilo Published October 14, 2009
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  Amazon Has Its Own Buy 2, Get 1 Free Deal

  Can’t make it to your local Toys ‘R’ Us this week to capitalize on its “buy 2, get the 3rd free” deal on video games? Amazon.com feels your pain, shut-ins and agoraphobics, offering similar tantalizing savings. Amazon’s offer is simple. Buy two games—whether they be for the Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, PSP…

  By Michael McWhertor Published October 14, 2009
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  Madden NFL Arcade In Pictures

  Here’s a closer look at the stylized graphics coming our way in December in EA’s recently-announced Madden NFL Arcade. The players look a little exaggerated, but not so much that they’re completely ridiculous. All in all it’s a pretty polished look, somewhere between the actual Madden NFL 10 and the more-cartoonish look of EA’s NFL…

  By Mike Fahey Published October 14, 2009
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  New Fist Of The North Star Screens, Details

  Dynasty Warriors developer and publisher Koei officially announced Hokuto Musou for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 today, a lucrative blend of the popular Fist of the North Star manga and proven Musou gameplay. That announcement leaked a bit early, as Famitsu exclusives are wont to do, but Koei was generous enough to offer a…

  By Michael McWhertor Published October 14, 2009
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  Ju-on: The Grudge Review: Curse Of The Movie Game

  I first saw the original Ju-on movie in Japan on Halloween night 2005. I was doing fine up until the part where the TV in this lady’s apartment goes wonky. I didn’t even bother with the American version after that. The Japanese original was scary enough for me, thank you very much. So when I…

  By AJ Glasser Published October 14, 2009
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  Frankenreview: Brutal Legend

  There’s no doubt in anyone’s mind that Brutal Legend rocks, but how does it play? Brutal Legend creator Tim Schafer is known for his humor. The musical talent in the game are known for their metal. The game’s star, Jack Black, is known for being Jack Black. Combine all of those elements together and you…

  By Mike Fahey Published October 14, 2009