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The Sims 3 Ambitions Expansion Pack Reve... The Sims 3 Ambitions Expansion Pack Revealed (The Sims 3)
03/06/2010
While on the job, the player has direct control over their Sims' work and can choose how to spend their days. Opt to make house calls and save lives as a doctor or choose the devious route and test experimental medicine on patients; be the hero firefighter tackling raging infernos or smashing everything in sight at the victim's home with an axe; or take a shot at solving cases as an investigator, nicely convincing sources to divulge secrets or roughing up perpetrators in a dark alley to get information.
More people playing Bad Company 2 on PC ... More people playing Bad Company 2 on PC than consoles (Battlefield: Bad Company 2)
03/06/2010
According to DICE developer Bazajaytee, the "PC currently has more people playing and are in game servers than both the consoles."
Square Enix Members Official Online Comm... Square Enix Members Official Online Community Enters Pre-Launch Registration Phase (Just Cause 2)
03/06/2010
Aside from your profile options, not much else is yet available on the Square Enix Members official website, apart from what appears to be set to become the publisher's equivalent of Nintendo's "Stars" community feature. Gamers are given the option to register their games, which will than appear on their profile homepage.
Ubisoft Launches Splinter Cell Convictio... Ubisoft Launches Splinter Cell Conviction GigaPan Application and Search for Sam Fisher Sweepstakes Promotion (Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction)
03/06/2010
Today Ubisoft officially launched the Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction GigaPan application for Facebook and 'Search for Sam Fisher' sweepstakes. Using advanced technology developed by Google, Carnegie Mellon and NASA Ames Intelligent Systems Division's Robotics Group, participants are invited to scour various locations across the country for Sam Fisher, his allies, enemies and equipment from the game. Enter the 'Search for Sam Fisher' sweepstakes for an opportunity to win weekly prizes including Splinter Cell Conviction gear. Die-hard fans of Splinter Cell Conviction who register their information on the 'Sam Fisher GigaPan Sweepstakes' website will also be entered into the grand prize drawing for the Ultimate Splinter Cell Conviction prize pack. The application is now live at www.facebook.com/splintercell, and the promotion will end on June 10, 2010.
New Mafia II Trailer Released (Mafia II... New Mafia II Trailer Released (Mafia II)
03/06/2010
2K Games has today release a brand new trailer for the forthcoming Mafia II, currently in development for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. Coming from the developers of the award-winning original Mafia, 2K Czech promises to expand upon the unique and often gruesome world of organised crime that captivated more than two million gamers around the world.
QuakeCon 2010 Details Revealed (Enemy T... QuakeCon 2010 Details Revealed (Enemy Territory: Quake Wars)
03/06/2010
id Software Bethesda Softworks have today revealed the date and location of this year's QuakeCon. A celebrated annual event in the gaming calendar, QuakeCon sees thousands of gamers meet to engage in their passion as a community.
Hi-Rez Studios Offering Sale On Global A... Hi-Rez Studios Offering Sale On Global Agenda (Global Agenda)
03/06/2010
This weekend only, you can start filling up your shiny new Global Agenda friends list thanks to special discounted pricing. The discount for a single game is pretty generous, but gets even better if you purchase more.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Update ... Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Update Announced: New Game Mode, Units & Maps (Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 2)
03/06/2010
THQ has announced today that with the forthcoming release of the Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Chaos Rising expansion pack on March 12th 2010, all Dawn of War II owners will have their copy of the game updated with additional content. Dawn of War II is a Real-Time Strategy (RTS) game in which you return to sub sector Aurelia where a long lost frozen ice planet has reappeared from the Warp, bringing with it new secrets to uncover and foes to face.
How To Extend The Time Limit In The Just... How To Extend The Time Limit In The Just Cause 2 Demo (Just Cause 2)
03/05/2010
Square Enix has revealed how to extend the time limit in the Just Cause 2 demo released yesterday. By default, the demo for Avalanche Studios' open world action sequel is limited to 30 minutes of play time, but Square Enix community man Mike Oldman has outlined a number of ways to extend the limit.
Hello Game's Joe Danger Drops XBLA and P... Hello Game's Joe Danger Drops XBLA and PC for PSN Exclusivity (Joe Danger)
03/05/2010
GFB writes: "Hello Games has announced via press release that Joe Danger is headed exclusively to the Playstation Network. This contradicts the company's original announcement that the game was being designed for XBLA/PSN/PC via the company's website. Sony approached Hello Games, and the rest is history."
Starcraft II Beta Patch 3 Notes (StarCra... Starcraft II Beta Patch 3 Notes (StarCraft II)
03/05/2010
Blizzard has released Starcraft 2's third patch during beta, version "0.5.0.14219B". This patch buffed Terran further by reducing many tech research time. As for Protoss, Zealots' maximum shield has been reduced. Also, there are few bugs have been fixed. Hopefully this means more stable game for ATI graphic card users.
UT3 Mod Defend Unreal Territories Releas... UT3 Mod Defend Unreal Territories Released (Unreal Tournament III)
03/05/2010
The DUT Team has released a new update for their Unreal Tournament 3 mod Defend Unreal Territories, now available for download.
Batman: Arkham Asylum 2 'won't let you d... Batman: Arkham Asylum 2 'won't let you down' (Batman: Arkham Asylum 2)
03/05/2010
CVG: Rocksteady says sequel will 'surprise' fans of original game.
Street Fighter IV 50% Off On Impulse (St... Street Fighter IV 50% Off On Impulse (Street Fighter IV)
03/05/2010
Street Fighter IV has been given a 50% off discount as part of Impulse's weekend sale.
StarCraft II Beta Key Wave 3 Today (Star... StarCraft II Beta Key Wave 3 Today (StarCraft II)
03/05/2010
Today many fans from around the globe have reported receiving StarCraft II Beta keys from opt-ins as well as event keys. The third wave has started, and is likely to go on throughout the day, and perhaps even into the weekend. Waves seems to be arriving every one to one and a half weeks (since last wave was Tuesday last week), which is pretty good. Some people have unfortunately had problems with their beta keys. They either received a key by mail that does not work, or the game is added to their account but they can't log in. A Solution is on the way, says Blizzard.
Warner Bros. & TT Games Extend LEGO ... Warner Bros. & TT Games Extend LEGO Licensing Agreement (Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy)
03/05/2010
LEGO Systems and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group has announced a worldwide license agreement for TT Games Publishing to continue developing the highly successful LEGO based videogames across multiple platforms. Operating as part of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, a division of WBHEG, TT Games is the publisher and developer behind the award-winning hit LEGO videogame franchises including, LEGO Star Wars, LEGO Batman: The Videogame and LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures, which have sold close to 50 million units worldwide.
The WoW funeral raid – four years ... The WoW funeral raid – four years later (World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade)
03/05/2010
What’s funny about a woman who died of a stroke? Nothing. Nothing at all. But once you add World of Warcraft to the mix bizarre things happen. Yesterday marked the four-year anniversary of the infamous WoW funeral raid. According to the lore on forums, an avid WoW player, who was an officer in a Horde guild on the Illidan server, suffered a fatal stroke. Her friends decided to organize a virtual funeral to say farewell. ...
R.U.S.E. release date announced (RUSE) R.U.S.E. release date announced (RUSE)
03/05/2010
PS3Hype writes: 'Ubisoft has finaly announced the release date from their new IP R.U.S.E. The game will be released on the 3rd of June 2010. The beta will kick off this March!'
Sony Online Entertainment Announces Fan ... Sony Online Entertainment Announces Fan Faire 2010 (Everquest)
03/05/2010
GamingShogun.com writes: "Sony Online Entertainment has announced that their 2010 'Fan Faire' event will run from August 5th through 8th at Bally's Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. During the four-day event, SOE promises all manner of activities, such as tournaments and game Q&As..."
First Downloadable Content for BioShock ... First Downloadable Content for BioShock 2 Available March 11 (BioShock 2)
03/05/2010
Xbox Evolved: "March 5, 2010 - 2K Games announced today that the Sinclair Solutions Tester Pack, the first in a series of single and multiplayer downloadable content for BioShock®2, will be available on March 11, 2010 from both the Xbox®LIVE Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Games for Windows®-LIVE for 400 Microsoft Points, and from the PlayStation®Network for $4.99. "
Final Fantasy XIII Play Arts -Kai- Figur... Final Fantasy XIII Play Arts -Kai- Figure Series 2 Coming to Europe (Final Fantasy XIII)
03/07/2010
Square Enix's Play Arts -Kai- figures are an improved version of their popular Play Arts action figure series. Featuring a larger scale, greater attention to detail, more articulation points and additional parts, the Play Arts -Kai- series are their finest action figures yet. Based on the forthcoming Final Fantasy XIII, the highly-anticipated Role-Playing Game (RPG) coming to the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3 next week, series two features figures of Fang, Hope, and Sazh, based on detailed sculpts taken directly from Square Enix's CGI designs.
OXCGN Get's Physical - THQ's UFC 2010 Me... OXCGN Get's Physical - THQ's UFC 2010 Media Event Sydney (UFC Undisputed 2010)
03/07/2010
OXCGN: "Let me get this out of the way now- UFC Undisputed 2010 looks absolutely amazing. How amazing? It's like they skipped 2010 as a whole and went looking to make a game that was being developed for the year 2011. Yes – it's 'that' amazing!"
Fallout 3 PS3 price cut to $17.99 (Fallo... Fallout 3 PS3 price cut to $17.99 (Fallout 3)
03/07/2010
Bethesda Softworks' Fallout 3 for Sony Corp.'s Playstation 3 under $18 in a new sale.
"Bigger And Badder" God Of War... "Bigger And Badder" God Of War 3 A Labour Of Love For Game's Creators (God of War III)
03/06/2010
Stig Asmussen stands in front of a crowd of journalists from all over the world. He looks tired, but manages a wide smile as he glances up at the pale, angry, red-streaked face of video game protagonist Kratos, whose massive image is projected onto the wall inside a West Hollywood studio. Asmussen is fighting a stomach bug, and tells reporters jokingly not to shake his hand or touch the controller he's using to show off his newly completed baby - God of War 3, one of the most anticipated video games of 2010.
The Lost Mega Man 10 Commercial (Mega Ma... The Lost Mega Man 10 Commercial (Mega Man 10)
03/06/2010
PS3 Attitude: "He's more than a man. He's Mega Man!"
Final Fantasy XIII Deals and Midnight La... Final Fantasy XIII Deals and Midnight Launch Details (Final Fantasy XIII)
03/06/2010
Gamerdeals.net: "Final Fantasy XIII is Coming! The highly anticipated release of Final Fantasy XIII is coming this Tuesday (March 9) in the US! If you have been procrastinating getting your pre-order in, you still have time to take advantage of the many retail special promotions and coupon codes. Check out the full run down of current Final Fantasy XIII deals and midnight launch details:"
Best Buy holding midnight launch for God... Best Buy holding midnight launch for God of War 3 (God of War III)
03/06/2010
Select Best Buy stores will be holding a midnight launch for God of War III on the Playstation 3.
NASCAR Director Calls Gran Turismo 5 The... NASCAR Director Calls Gran Turismo 5 The Best NASCAR Game To Date (Gran Turismo 5)
03/06/2010
It's been nearly two years since EA Sports called it quits on the NASCAR franchise (a little less if you count NASCAR Kart Racing). NASCAR gamers are growing impatient and, for better or for worse, will have to wait for the perpetually-delayed Gran Turismo 5 to get their NASCAR fix. At the very least, fans can take comfort in knowing that Blake Davidson, managing director of licensed products at NASCAR, has incredible faith in the game. "They're going to do it better than anybody's ever done it before," he stated in a video posted on the PlayStation.Blog. "It's really the next step for us, it's the best depiction of what NASCAR cars are in any driving game to date." Certainly a bold statement, considering NASCAR is just one feature in the racer.
God of War 3 Soundtrack 'Brothers of Blo... God of War 3 Soundtrack 'Brothers of Blood' -- Free MP3 Download (God of War III)
03/06/2010
AOL Radio: The staff here at AOL Radio are not only big music fans, but we love video games too. We're extremely excited about 'God of War 3' for the PS3, as it hits stores this month on March 16. The game is not only known for it's killer gameplay, but also for its movie-quality score. While you prepare to play as Kratos on his quest to destroy Olympus, we're celebrating with a free MP3 download from the 'God of War 3' soundtrack. The track is titled 'Brothers of Blood' and composed by Cris Velasco.
Reviews thus far: Final Fantasy XIII bet... Reviews thus far: Final Fantasy XIII better on 360 (Final Fantasy XIII)
03/06/2010
At the time of this writing, the Xbox 360 version of Final Fantasy XIII has received a total of eleven reviews on Metacritic and has accumulated an overall score of 83. It's Playstation 3 counterpart, has an overall score of 82 after twenty-six total reviews.
More people playing Bad Company 2 on PC ... More people playing Bad Company 2 on PC than consoles (Battlefield: Bad Company 2)
03/06/2010
According to DICE developer Bazajaytee, the "PC currently has more people playing and are in game servers than both the consoles."
New Mafia II Trailer Released (Mafia II... New Mafia II Trailer Released (Mafia II)
03/06/2010
2K Games has today release a brand new trailer for the forthcoming Mafia II, currently in development for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. Coming from the developers of the award-winning original Mafia, 2K Czech promises to expand upon the unique and often gruesome world of organised crime that captivated more than two million gamers around the world.
Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing hidden... Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing hidden trophies revealed (Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing)
03/06/2010
PS3-Trophies.com reveals the hidden trophies for Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing. Spoiler alert: the hidden trophies are story related. See the full trophy list after the jump.
Iron Man 2: The Video Game Voice Talent ... Iron Man 2: The Video Game Voice Talent Revealed (Iron Man 2)
03/06/2010
SEGA Europe has today revealed the artists lending their voices to the forthcoming Iron Man 2: The Video Game. Set for release across Europe this April, Iron Man 2: The Video Game will feature the voices of renowned actors Don Cheadle and Samuel L. Jackson.
Square Enix Members Official Online Comm... Square Enix Members Official Online Community Enters Pre-Launch Registration Phase (Final Fantasy XIII)
03/06/2010
Aside from your profile options, not much else is yet available on the Square Enix Members official website, apart from what appears to be set to become the publisher's equivalent of Nintendo's "Stars" community feature. Gamers are given the option to register their games, which will than appear on their profile homepage.
ModNation Racers Brings Endless Creativi... ModNation Racers Brings Endless Creativity to PS3 (ModNation Racers)
03/06/2010
One of the most anticipated and creative games this year, is United Front Games' kart-racing title ModNation Racers. It fits perfectly within the 'Play. Create. Share.' "genre" that was ushered in by LittleBigPlanet. The latest trailer for the PlayStation 3 exclusive shows us why.
God of War III, Final Fantasy XIII Recei... God of War III, Final Fantasy XIII Receive Gamestop Gaming Guarantees (Final Fantasy XIII)
03/06/2010
NextGen Player writes: "Continuing Gamestop.ca's / EB Games long history of Gaming Guarantees, the company have advertised in recent fliers that upcoming games Final Fantasy XIII (Xbox 360, PS3) and God of War III (PS3) will also be given the guarantee treatment."
God of War III Team Has 'No Idea' What N... God of War III Team Has 'No Idea' What Next Project Will Be (God of War III)
03/06/2010
Sony has made it very clear that God of War III is the end of the Kratos' story, althought it is not the end of the franchise. Some might think they're being coy and a new God of War title being put in the pipeline as we speak, but God of War III Senior Producer Steve Caterson says differently.
Battlefield Bad Company 2 Servers Down (... Battlefield Bad Company 2 Servers Down (Battlefield: Bad Company 2)
03/06/2010
Ironstarmovement writes: "EA's servers for most of their games have been experiencing problems today, this includes the multiplayer servers for Battlefield Bad Company 2 which are down."
Sony Santa Monica: 'We're Running Our Ow... Sony Santa Monica: 'We're Running Our Own Race' (God of War III)
03/06/2010
Much hay has been made over EA's Dante's Inferno generously borrowing gameplay elements from the God of War series. While God of War III Senior Producer Steve Caterson is aware of Dante Inferno's existence, he's also not particularly troubled by it.
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Stormrage novel hits the best-seller lis... Stormrage novel hits the best-seller lists
03/07/2010
Stormrage by Richard A. Knaak has made USA Today's Top 150 Best Selling Books list, coming in at #126 of the best selling books based on sales through February 28, 2010. Apparently the ebook community is embracing the new story as well: Stormrage hit #8 on the best seller list for ebooks from BooksOnBoard . The latest offering in the World of Warcraft line of novels, Stormrage continues the story of events that the green dragonflight have been dealing with since World of Warcraft's launch: Nightmares have invaded the Emerald Dream, Malfurion Stormrage is nowhere to be seen, the Dragons of Nightmare are busting out of portals, and it looks like the whole of the Emerald Dream is in danger of permanent corruption. With Stormrage , we finally get to see what's been brewing for five years now -- no wonder it's popular! You can pick up a copy of Stormrage at the Blizzard Store for yourself. Check out our full review of the novel, and our refresher course on the history of Malfurion Stormrage . Filed under: News items Stormrage novel hits the best-seller lists originally appeared on WoW.com on Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read  |  Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments
Know Your Lore: The Netherwing Know Your Lore: The Netherwing
03/06/2010
The World of Warcraft is an expansive universe. You're playing the game, you're fighting the bosses, you know the how, but do you know the why? Each week Matthew Rossi and Anne Stickney make sure you Know Your Lore by covering the history of the story behind World of Warcraft. In Azeroth's history, there's a distinct path that dragon evolution follows. First, there are the proto-drakes of Northrend. From these drakes came the other drakes of lower Azeroth, and the five flights that were developed to watch over the world; red, blue, green, bronze and black. The more the game is played out and the longer the story runs, the more we learn about the dragons -- why they're around, what their purpose is on Azeroth. Today, we're going to focus on one of the new flights of dragons, one that didn't see its creation on Azeroth, and instead finds its origins on the planet of Draenor: The Netherwing. The genesis of the Netherwing is an odd story, some of which was explained in the article covering the Black Dragonflight last week. Deathwing the Destroyer, the by-now insane leader of the black flight had made a deal with Teron Gorefiend shortly after the orcs were defeated in the Second War. Gorefiend had been ordered by Ner'zhul to go to Azeroth and retrieve several artifacts of power that Ner'zhul needed to open dimensional gateways to other worlds. By doing this, Ner'zhul hoped to escape Draenor, and the influence of the Burning Legion, for good -- and take his people to another land in which they could begin to rebuild after the staggering losses from the wars, and the orcs corruption. The gist of Deathwing's deal was this -- Deathwing and his black drakes would help Gorefiend find the artifacts he was looking for. In exchange, Deathwing wanted access to the Dark Portal so that he, some of his drakes, and some cargo he had could be transported to Draenor. They would continue assisting the orcs on the other side of the portal as long as the orcs left the drakes, and the cargo, alone. While Gorefiend wasn't sure he trusted Deathwing's motives entirely, the addition of drakes to their fighting forces would make things much, much easier -- and so he agreed. Continue reading Know Your Lore: The Netherwing Filed under: Lore , Know your Lore Know Your Lore: The Netherwing originally appeared on WoW.com on Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments
Arcane Brilliance: An argument for raidi... Arcane Brilliance: An argument for raiding as a frost mage
03/06/2010
Welcome to another edition of Arcane Brilliance, the weekly mage column that would like to assert the following: Fact: Mages are the sparkliest class in the game. Fact: Sparkles are awesome. Fact: Warlocks have poor personal hygiene and generally smell funny. None of these assertions can be disputed. Hey, mages! Let's have an argument. Well... maybe not so much an argument per se, because no matter how you slice it, an equally geared frost mage is going to do less overall DPS than a fire or arcane mage... but we'll definitely be having a discussion . Here's a general format for how this discussion will take place: I will present my reasons why raiding as a frost mage is viable. You will then tell me why I am wrong. You may be asking yourself: Christian, what has provoked this sudden defense of frost magery? You play an arcane mage! Also, where are your pants? To your first question, I would say, "yes, you're right. But in preparation for writing my forthcoming Frost 101 column, I have been toying with a secondary frost spec, and finding it a great deal of fun." To your second question, about the whereabouts of my trousers, I would say stop watching my webcam. Really, you knew what you were getting into when you clicked that link. Continue reading Arcane Brilliance: An argument for raiding as a frost mage Filed under: Mage , Analysis / Opinion , (Mage) Arcane Brilliance Arcane Brilliance: An argument for raiding as a frost mage originally appeared on WoW.com on Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read  |  Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments
WoW Insider Show live today at 3:30 PM E... WoW Insider Show live today at 3:30 PM Eastern
03/06/2010
Every week, we broadcast live from several places worldwide (several rooms, anyway) to present you with the WoW Insider Show podcast -- an hour's worth of WoW community discussion, covering everything from the week's top stories here on WoW.com to emails from our readers to what's been going on with our particular characters in Azeroth. Along with your hosts, WoW.com editor Michael Sacco and contributing editor Matthew Rossi , we also feature rotating guest hosts, whether regular WoW.com contributors or personalities from other sites. Today's WoW Insider Show features: Guest host : UI/addon columnist Mat McCurley Stat and mechanic changes for Cataclysm New stuff in the Patch 3.3.3 PTR files Reader emails And more! Want to participate? Join in the conversation in the chat channel on our Ustream site while the show's broadcasting! Want to have your question read on the air? Drop us a line any time at theshow@wow.com ! Just want to listen? Follow the jump. Continue reading WoW Insider Show live today at 3:30 PM Eastern Filed under: WoW Insider Show WoW Insider Show live today at 3:30 PM Eastern originally appeared on WoW.com on Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments
Around Azeroth: I believe I can fly Around Azeroth: I believe I can fly
03/06/2010
Today's submitter, Sölöman of Misha, might want to consider that he's 'solo' because his name makes it freaking impossible for anyone to invite him to a group. Anyway, solo-dude (not typing those alt-codes again) decided to take a spin around the Borean Tundra to celebrate his new epic flying skill. But lag conspired against him, making his Bronze Drake disappear and sending him into a swim-flying pattern around Warsong Hold. Do you have any unusual, beautiful or interesting World of Warcraft images that are just collecting dust in your screenshots folder? We'd love to see them on Around Azeroth ! Sharing your screenshot is as simple as e-mailing aroundazeroth@wow.com with a copy of your shot and a brief explanation of the scene. You could be featured here next! Remember to include your player name, server and/or guild if you want it mentioned. Please include the word "Azeroth" in your post so it does not get swept into the spam bin. We strongly prefer full screen shots without the UI showing -- use alt-Z to remove it. Please, no more battleground scoreboards, Val'kyr on mounts, or pictures of the Ninja Turtles in Dalaran. Older screenshots can be found here . Gallery: Around Azeroth Filed under: Around Azeroth Around Azeroth: I believe I can fly originally appeared on WoW.com on Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments
Breakfast Topic: Does this topic not val... Breakfast Topic: Does this topic not value its life
03/06/2010
Meet Cro . Cro's just an orc trying to make a living down in Lower City, but apparently it's not as easy to just sell some items and be a vendor as everyone thinks. In Burning Crusade , players were entertained by the ongoing saga of orc vs. fruit vendor -- a tiny little old lady who seems a bit absent-minded at best, and doesn't realize the orc is screaming about her. This began with simple screaming from the orc, who was outraged at the apple cart parked smack in front of his stall, and quickly progressed into a self-perceived war which ended, ultimately, with Cro selling the apples out of the cart and encouraging people to crush them . Lower City was full of this random NPC interaction and storylines, between the Cro saga, Griftah 's ongoing struggle to stay in the city's limits, and the continuing adventures of Investigator Asric and Peacekeeper Jadaar . But let's get back to Cro. I find sometimes when wandering around Dalaran that I miss the orc's frenetic shrieking and paranoia. And then I find myself wondering what would happen if the simple leatherworker, sick of the fruit wagon nonsense, up and moved to Dalaran to try and do business there. What would Cro do? Who would he ally with? Would he berate Marcia Chase until she remembered the stupid secret of the Ghostfish and finally stopped calling it a mystery? Would Minigob Manabonk take some small amount of pleasure in repeatedly turning the bellowing orc into a sheep ? I have no idea but the speculation has been entertaining me for the last half hour or so, so have at it, Breakfast Topic readers: If suddenly relocated to Dalaran, What Would Cro Do? Filed under: Breakfast Topics Breakfast Topic: Does this topic not value its life originally appeared on WoW.com on Sat, 06 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments
The Daily Blues The Daily Blues
03/06/2010
Each day WoW.com will take you through all the blue posts and other Blizzard news from around the internet. From Ghostcrawler's latest posts to the lowdown on StarCraft II and Diablo III, we'll keep you informed. Today's a Friday and there are only a few Blue posts (including "LOL I PWNED GC!"), but there's also some good StarCraft , Diablo , and other Blizzard news for all of you who are itching for that information. Table of Contents Ghostcrawler Other StarCraft II / Diablo III / Blizzard News Continue reading The Daily Blues Filed under: The Daily Blues The Daily Blues originally appeared on WoW.com on Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments
WRUP: We wish we were playing... WRUP: We wish we were playing...
03/06/2010
... Mass Effect Online ? World of Grim Fandango ? So why aren't we? Well, just for a start, they don't exist . And, while we can daydream up our favorite games in newer, better formats, what we're playing this weekend has to stay within the realm of reality. So what is the WoW.com team playing this weekend? And what's their I-wish-I-could-play MMO? Well, you're simply going to have to keep reading to find out. (And if you don't care about what we're doing? Well, you can always tell us what you're doing.) Continue reading WRUP: We wish we were playing... Filed under: WoW Insider Business WRUP: We wish we were playing... originally appeared on WoW.com on Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments
Warrior AoE & General Tanking Threat Gen Warrior AoE & General Tanking Threat Gen
03/05/2010
From GhostcrawlerI don't think warriors need more sustained AE threat. You have Incite + Deep Wounds for Thunderclap and also Shockwave....
Recent In-Game Fixes - March 2010 - 3/4 Recent In-Game Fixes - March 2010 - 3/4
03/05/2010
From BornakkListed below are recent fixes we have applied to the game. Keep in mind that some of these changes may not be active until after the realm...
Blizzard Voice Chat Blizzard Voice Chat
03/04/2010
From EyonixThe Blizzard Voice chat is actually pretty cool, and has improved greatly since it was released. We do see it as a success. We're...
Hit Rating in Cataclysm Hit Rating in Cataclysm
03/04/2010
From GhostcrawlerAs I've said, it doesn't really work that way though. Say you need 300 hit (using arbitrary numbers here) and your tier set...
Icecrown Citadel Raid Buffs Active Icecrown Citadel Raid Buffs Active
03/04/2010
From ZarhymAs many of you may have noticed, the Icecrown Citadel raid buffs have been activated. These buffs increase total health, healing done and...
GameSpy: Vendor Trash GameSpy: Vendor Trash
03/04/2010
World of Warcraft dominates MMORPGs the way rock dominates Mount Everest it is the medium, with other companies occasionally struggling to trespass...
Blizzard Insider Tom Chilton Interview Blizzard Insider Tom Chilton Interview
03/04/2010
In this interview, World of Warcraft Game Director Tom Chilton talks about the hectic final months leading up to the game's launch, crafting an...
World of Warcraft BattleCry Mosaic Compl... World of Warcraft BattleCry Mosaic Complete
03/04/2010
From WorldofWarcraft.comThanks to the combined effort of Warcraft players from around the world, we have reached twenty thousand submissions, and the...
Square Enix Members Official Online Comm... Square Enix Members Official Online Community Enters Pre-Launch Registration Phase (Just Cause 2)
03/06/2010
Aside from your profile options, not much else is yet available on the Square Enix Members official website, apart from what appears to be set to become the publisher's equivalent of Nintendo's "Stars" community feature. Gamers are given the option to register their games, which will than appear on their profile homepage.
Ubisoft Launches Splinter Cell Convictio... Ubisoft Launches Splinter Cell Conviction GigaPan Application and Search for Sam Fisher Sweepstakes Promotion (Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction)
03/06/2010
Today Ubisoft officially launched the Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction GigaPan application for Facebook and 'Search for Sam Fisher' sweepstakes. Using advanced technology developed by Google, Carnegie Mellon and NASA Ames Intelligent Systems Division's Robotics Group, participants are invited to scour various locations across the country for Sam Fisher, his allies, enemies and equipment from the game. Enter the 'Search for Sam Fisher' sweepstakes for an opportunity to win weekly prizes including Splinter Cell Conviction gear. Die-hard fans of Splinter Cell Conviction who register their information on the 'Sam Fisher GigaPan Sweepstakes' website will also be entered into the grand prize drawing for the Ultimate Splinter Cell Conviction prize pack. The application is now live at www.facebook.com/splintercell, and the promotion will end on June 10, 2010.
New Mafia II Trailer Released (Mafia II... New Mafia II Trailer Released (Mafia II)
03/06/2010
2K Games has today release a brand new trailer for the forthcoming Mafia II, currently in development for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. Coming from the developers of the award-winning original Mafia, 2K Czech promises to expand upon the unique and often gruesome world of organised crime that captivated more than two million gamers around the world.
QuakeCon 2010 Details Revealed (Enemy T... QuakeCon 2010 Details Revealed (Enemy Territory: Quake Wars)
03/06/2010
id Software Bethesda Softworks have today revealed the date and location of this year's QuakeCon. A celebrated annual event in the gaming calendar, QuakeCon sees thousands of gamers meet to engage in their passion as a community.
How To Extend The Time Limit In The Just... How To Extend The Time Limit In The Just Cause 2 Demo (Just Cause 2)
03/05/2010
Square Enix has revealed how to extend the time limit in the Just Cause 2 demo released yesterday. By default, the demo for Avalanche Studios' open world action sequel is limited to 30 minutes of play time, but Square Enix community man Mike Oldman has outlined a number of ways to extend the limit.
Big Name Indie Devs Launch Indie Fund (B... Big Name Indie Devs Launch Indie Fund (Braid - Xbox Live Arcade)
03/05/2010
While the indie game development community has been spoiled with success stories over the past few years, the truth is that the vast majority of indie titles rarely earn a profit or get the notoriety they deserve. The Indie Fund is simple in name and simple in message: "to help indie developers get financially independent and stay financially independent." The backers of the fund include 2D Boy, makers of World of Goo and Jonathan Blow, creator of Braid.
Rock Band DLC for 9th of March (Rock Ban... Rock Band DLC for 9th of March (Rock Band)
03/05/2010
Another lot of Rock Band songs for you rockers to buy. This week's set includes The White Stripes, Shaimus, Neil Peart, The James Gang and, a band from my home town, The Futureheads.
Warner Bros. & TT Games Extend LEGO ... Warner Bros. & TT Games Extend LEGO Licensing Agreement (LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga)
03/05/2010
LEGO Systems and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group has announced a worldwide license agreement for TT Games Publishing to continue developing the highly successful LEGO based videogames across multiple platforms. Operating as part of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, a division of WBHEG, TT Games is the publisher and developer behind the award-winning hit LEGO videogame franchises including, LEGO Star Wars, LEGO Batman: The Videogame and LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures, which have sold close to 50 million units worldwide.
It's okay to be gay (Xbox 360) It's okay to be gay (Xbox 360)
03/05/2010
Today, Microsoft’s Marc Whitten announced an update to Xbox LIVE’s code of conduct, which now allows members to more freely express their race, nationality, religion, and sexual orientation in their Gamertags and profiles. “The Xbox LIVE Terms of Use and Code of Conduct are designed to create a place where people can safely enjoy all the ways to interact on our service. ...
Just Cause 2 Inferior On PS3? (Just Caus... Just Cause 2 Inferior On PS3? (Just Cause 2)
03/05/2010
TheSixthAxis Writes: Some new comparison screenshots of Just Cause 2 have appeared on the internet and from the looks of things owners of both consoles have a hard choice to make. As you can see from the screens posted below, the PS3 version seems to have blurrier graphics than its Xbox 360 counterpart, which we are presuming is due to the Xbox 360's 720p support for the game, something which seems to be lacking on the PS3 version.
Wii Shop Channel Update: Mega Man 10, Da... Wii Shop Channel Update: Mega Man 10, Dark Void Zero, Zaxxon & More (Mega Man 10)
03/06/2010
Nintendo fans can trip out to an onslaught of beats and colours with BIT.TRIP VOID and save the world from virus-infected robots in Mega Man 10 all available to download on WiiWare this week. On DSiWare the legendary "lost project" Dark Void by Capcom is back after twenty years, returning as Dark Void Zero, while players can also enjoy an interactive storybook in Flips: The Bubonic Builders.
The Definitive Source for Kirby (Kirby's... The Definitive Source for Kirby (Kirby's Adventure - Virtual Console)
03/06/2010
Some of the guys from Zelda Wiki have launched a new wiki on the Kirby series: WiKirby. Pun website names don't come much better than that folks. If Kirby's your thing, head on over to WiKirby, and even if it's not, Kirby is still worth a look. Kirby's Dreamland is a classic and Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards is available on the Virtual Console.
The Lost Mega Man 10 Commercial (Mega Ma... The Lost Mega Man 10 Commercial (Mega Man 10)
03/06/2010
PS3 Attitude: "He's more than a man. He's Mega Man!"
Iron Man 2: The Video Game Voice Talent ... Iron Man 2: The Video Game Voice Talent Revealed (Iron Man 2)
03/06/2010
SEGA Europe has today revealed the artists lending their voices to the forthcoming Iron Man 2: The Video Game. Set for release across Europe this April, Iron Man 2: The Video Game will feature the voices of renowned actors Don Cheadle and Samuel L. Jackson.
Big Name Indie Devs Launch Indie Fund (W... Big Name Indie Devs Launch Indie Fund (World of Goo)
03/05/2010
While the indie game development community has been spoiled with success stories over the past few years, the truth is that the vast majority of indie titles rarely earn a profit or get the notoriety they deserve. The Indie Fund is simple in name and simple in message: "to help indie developers get financially independent and stay financially independent." The backers of the fund include 2D Boy, makers of World of Goo and Jonathan Blow, creator of Braid.
Warner Bros. & TT Games Extend LEGO ... Warner Bros. & TT Games Extend LEGO Licensing Agreement (LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga)
03/05/2010
LEGO Systems and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group has announced a worldwide license agreement for TT Games Publishing to continue developing the highly successful LEGO based videogames across multiple platforms. Operating as part of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, a division of WBHEG, TT Games is the publisher and developer behind the award-winning hit LEGO videogame franchises including, LEGO Star Wars, LEGO Batman: The Videogame and LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures, which have sold close to 50 million units worldwide.
Rock Band DLC for 9th of March (Rock Ban... Rock Band DLC for 9th of March (Rock Band)
03/05/2010
Another lot of Rock Band songs for you rockers to buy. This week's set includes The White Stripes, Shaimus, Neil Peart, The James Gang and, a band from my home town, The Futureheads.
Square Enix Members Official Online Comm... Square Enix Members Official Online Community Enters Pre-Launch Registration Phase (Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep )
03/06/2010
Aside from your profile options, not much else is yet available on the Square Enix Members official website, apart from what appears to be set to become the publisher's equivalent of Nintendo's "Stars" community feature. Gamers are given the option to register their games, which will than appear on their profile homepage.
PlayStation Store Global Update 03/04/20... PlayStation Store Global Update 03/04/2010 (MLB 2K10)
03/05/2010
Want to see which region got what content? Look no further, as PlayStation LifeStyle has done the searching for you and compiled a list of what's new in this week's PlayStation Store Update, for all regions across the globe.
MGS Peace Walker to have 10 upcoming tra... MGS Peace Walker to have 10 upcoming trailers; PSP install? (Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker)
03/05/2010
Recent tweets by Hideo Kojima have him musing about the possibility of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker having ten trailers. The trailers would mostly show gameplay. Also, a recent screenshot shows a "DATA INSTALL" menu for Peace Walker, suggesting that the game will require (or at least offer) an install to the memory stick or system memory.
Atlus releases new Hexyz Force assets fo... Atlus releases new Hexyz Force assets for the PSP (Hexyz Force)
03/05/2010
Late Wednesday morning, Atlus U.S.A., Inc. released a number of new assets for Hexyz Force, its upcoming 2-in-1 RPG epic for the Sony PSP. New screenshots detail the game's two intertwined yet independent narratives--which amount to two RPG adventures in one affordable portable package, accompany the launch of the game's official website...
Warner Bros. & TT Games Extend LEGO ... Warner Bros. & TT Games Extend LEGO Licensing Agreement (Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy)
03/05/2010
LEGO Systems and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group has announced a worldwide license agreement for TT Games Publishing to continue developing the highly successful LEGO based videogames across multiple platforms. Operating as part of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, a division of WBHEG, TT Games is the publisher and developer behind the award-winning hit LEGO videogame franchises including, LEGO Star Wars, LEGO Batman: The Videogame and LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures, which have sold close to 50 million units worldwide.
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