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  First Look At Transformers: War For Cybertron Gameplay Footage

  Cutscenes are nice and all, but gameplay is what we want to see. And gameplay is what we will see! Set before the Transformers had contact with Earth, multi-platform title War For Cybertron allows players to partake in the battle between Autobots and Decepticons. The game is being developed by High Moon Studios, best known…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published February 26, 2010
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  Warhawk Gets Cheap

  Always wanted to check out Warhawk on your PS3 but never had the time or money? Well today’s your lucky day! Lightbox Interactive founder, and Warhawk producer, Dylan Jobe is here to tell you about a sale of “inflatable gorilla proportions”. Starting today, U.S. residents can pick-up the online only land, sky and on-foot shooter…

  By Brian Crecente Published February 26, 2010
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  How Many Gigabytes Is FFXIII’s Xbox 360 Install?

  The Xbox 360 of multi-platform role-playing game Final Fantasy XIII is shipping on three discs. For those curious as to how much space installing the game on the Xbox 360, read on. According to website Ve3tro.com, the totally optional install for all three discs is: • Disc 1: 5.9GB • Disc 2: 5.8GB • Disc…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published February 26, 2010
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  The Exotic Locales of Japan Now With More Yakuza 3 Fighting

  Due to hit stores in the U.S. March 9, sans ancient Japanese history and hostess bars, Yakuza 3 isn’t just about beating people up, there’s also sightseeing. You will, according to this video, get to relax in Okinawa, spend time with the family, take the short trip to Tokyo, hit the streets and go shopping,…

  By Brian Crecente Published February 26, 2010
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  Please Describe The Ideal DRM

  An article on GamePro.com uses the controversy of Assassin’s Creed II’s PC copy-protection requirements to discuss the ceaseless debate over Digital Rights Management. Simple question: What would the perfect DRM be? That would make everyone happy?

  By Stephen Totilo Published February 26, 2010
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  U R *Not* “Mr. Gay” In Super Mario Galaxy 2

  Remember when someone stared at Super Mario Galaxy’s logo a little too long, deciphering the hidden message “U R MR GAY” cleverly encoded by Nintendo’s cheeky box art designers? Well, Nintendo has nipped that in the bud for the sequel. While the first Super Mario Galaxy logo featured twinkling star placement that some found suspiciously…

  By Michael McWhertor Published February 25, 2010
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  Kotaku Off Topic: Pick Up!

  This edition of Kotaku Off Topic is definitely not about video games. I mean, there is a Mac at the top of the post, which should make that pretty obvious. It can, of course, be about anything. But since I just got a new iMac from the FedEx man today it can be about recent…

  By Michael McWhertor Published February 25, 2010
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  Valet Hustle: The Game That’s About Being Gay, But It’s Not

  “Valet Hustle,” a game currently available for iPhone and iPod Touch, is novel in that its playable characters have a gay-positive backstory that is completely independent of the gameplay’s purpose. In other words, it’s about gay people doing ordinary things. What is, however, a little tendentious and mildly exploitive is the fact the two protagonists…

  By Owen Good Published February 25, 2010
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  Firewalker With ME2, If You’re On The Cerberus Network

  Mass Effect 2 owners—specifically, original owners—will get all new downloadable content via the game’s Cerberus Network, with five new missions coming next month in the “Firewalker” pack. The downloadable mission pack features the Hammerhead heavy assault vehicle prominently, one that “hovers over the battlefield at up to 120 kilometers per hour and features a guided…

  By Michael McWhertor Published February 25, 2010
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  Presenting Red Dead Redemption’s Supporting Cast

  A deputy, a teacher, a snake-oil salesman. Five more screenshots from Rockstar introduce you to some of those you’ll meet on your western travels in Red Ded Redemption, due out at the end of April. Jonah: One of Marshal Johnson’s deputies. Lazy, sarcastic – and the hero of every tale he tells. Luisa Fortuna: A…

  By Owen Good Published February 25, 2010
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  PlayStation Store Update: Greeks, Greed & Grandia

  Hurry, get yourself to your PlayStation 3 and download the God of War III demo before everyone else starts putting a hurtin’ on the PlayStation Network. Actually, there’s a lot of new stuff on the PlayStation Store this week. The North American version of the store has the new PSone Classic Grandia, plus that Darksiders…

  By Michael McWhertor Published February 25, 2010
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  China’s World of Warcraft Boss Steps Down

  The company licensed to operate World of Warcraft in China – home to 4 million of the MMO’s global installation base – still can’t find smooth sailing after being cleared to operate the game’s first expansion pack two weeks ago. NetEase’s project chief for World of Warcraft, Li Riqiang, resigned without explanation, the company announced.…

  By Owen Good Published February 25, 2010
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  Sony: Heavy Rain Selling “Incredibly Well,” No Need For PS4 Yet

  Sony Computer Entertainment CEO Jack Tretton seems incredibly pleased with Heavy Rain’s reception with PlayStation 3 owners, saying that the newly released game’s pre-sales were “off the charts,” underscoring that there’s no need yet for a PlayStation 4. Tretton tells Fast Company that the next generation of the PlayStation family won’t arrive until there’s a…

  By Michael McWhertor Published February 25, 2010
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  The Tester: Episode 2: The “Communication Breakdown” Liveblog: Barmy of None

  PlayStation Network reality show The Tester enters its second week, with just nine contestants vying for a Sony Computer Entertainment America QA testing job and no hope for cancellation. The newest episode “Communication Breakdown” is now live. Let’s watch! For those who may have missed last week’s debut episode, two contestants were eliminated, the bevested…

  By Michael McWhertor Published February 25, 2010
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  MLB 10 Devs on Demo Delay: Don’t Blame Us

  With fewer than five days until release, the absence of a demo for MLB 10 The Show raises uncomfortable speculation. An Sony San Diego Studio representative says that the demo is complete, but Sony hasn’t approved it. In an Operation Sports forum thread asking where a demo was, “Chris,” identified as a lead animator for…

  By Owen Good Published February 25, 2010
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  Libraries vs. Zombies

  To: Ash From: Crecente Re: But… How Does He Know? Yeah, kids say the darnedest things. They also check out the darnedest things from the library. Tristan is 8, so he’s well, well into the reading phase. Trish takes him to the library once a week to peruse and select titles from their children’s section.…

  By Brian Crecente Published February 25, 2010
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  Missile Command Turns 30, Gets Remixed For Multiplayer

  Atari is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Missile Command this year, offering up one more playable version of the venerable city defense twitch game, this time online and totally free. Missile Command fans and the reader looking to lose a few hours to a quality Flash game should try out OMGPOP’s take on the tried…

  By Michael McWhertor Published February 25, 2010
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  Kaleidoscope Micro-Review: What a Colorful World

  A world drained of color confronts you in Kaleidoscope, by the three-man studio of Morsel. As a Dream-Build-Play finalist, Kaleidoscope has well earned its indie chops, but does its gameplay fulfill the playfulness set forth by its visual design? Loved Set Design: In Kaleidoscope, you control a jet-black, inkwell-looking creature named Tint whose mission is…

  By Owen Good Published February 25, 2010
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  Square Enix iPhone Games Go On Sale

  In honor of the release of Final Fantasy I and II for the iPhone, Square Enix has dropped prices on the rest of its iPhone offerings, in case you wanted something new with your ancient remakes. Square Enix has been quite busy on the iPhone front leading up to today’s release of Final Fantasy I…

  By Mike Fahey Published February 25, 2010
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  Castle Crashers Adds Xtreme Volleyball Action To PSN Port

  Gosh! It’s been a while since we’ve heard about the PlayStation Network port of The Behemoth’s Castle Crashers. The game is still coming (whew!), reassures the game’s developer, making that reassurance sweeter with the addition of volleyball mini-games(!!!). Castle Crashers in its PlayStation 3 form will coming with the most robust volleyball addition The Behemoth…

  By Michael McWhertor Published February 25, 2010