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This week's new videogame releases (week of 7/6/09) (BioShock)

Jul 4, 2009

This week's new videogame releases:
(subject to change)

Xbox 360:
Bioshock & The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion Bundle
The Bigs 2

PLAYSTATION 3:
The Bigs 2

Wii:
The Bigs 2

PC:
BioShock and Elder Scrolls: Oblivion Bundle
Street Fighter IV MadCatz Bundle
Street Fighter IV
Agatha Christie: Peril at End House
Europa Universalis Rome Gold
Hunting Unlimited 2010
The Hardy Boys: The Perfect Crime

DS & DSi:
no new releases

PSP:
The Bigs 2

Techland announces DLC for Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood (Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood)

Jul 4, 2009

Developer of Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood announced today that they will release DLC for their newest project. There will be 2 multiplayer map packs and one pack for single player with additional missions.

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Dead Island, Still Alive And Kicking (Dead Island)

Jul 4, 2009

G4TV: More zombies are a good thing, which is why I'm happy to report that Techland's Dead Island, an open-ended zombie thriller set on what should be an island paradise, is definitely still in development. Who is Techland? It's the studio behind the better-than-expected Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood.

Street Fighter: The Legend Of Chun-Li Release Party (Street Fighter IV)

Jul 4, 2009

BeefJack writes: "Although it seemed that The Legend Of Chun-Li was here yesterday and will be gone tomorrow Capcom did their part to promote the release with a huge party including a Street Figher IV tournament hosted in L.A.'s Chinatown at the Mountain Bar."

New Runes of Magic Server to celebrate American holiday (Runes of Magic)

Jul 4, 2009

Free-to-play Runes of Magic opens another American server for the Fourth of July holiday. Contests, prizes, and bargains included in the festivities.

Valve writer would love more Counter Strike (Counter-Strike: Source)

Jul 4, 2009

It seems that at least one member of Valve would love to see a new edition of Counter Strike. At a Left 4 Dead 2 press event earlier this week VideoGamer.com pressed Valve writer Chet Faliszek about a possible return for the excellent team-based shooter.

"Personally, I would like to see some more Counter Strike. Left 4 Dead made me stop playing that for a while, I was just concentrating on that. I used to play a lot of Day of Defeat! I still go back and play some."

Ubisoft: Spielberg inspired by Splinter Cell (Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction)

Jul 4, 2009

OXM UK: Steven Spielberg said his movie-making is inspired by Splinter Cell and other videogames, according to Ubisoft's Maxime Beland.

2v2 Arena changes partially reversed for 3.2 in World of Warcraft (World of Warcraft)

Jul 3, 2009

Jaime Skelton writes: "Reversing a previous decision to make only 3v3 and 5v5 arena ratings in World of Warcraft count toward gear, Blizzard announced today a partial reversal of their decision. . . In short, 2v2 arenas can still be used as a stepping stone for gear into the higher arena brackets - but weapons, shoulders, and the race for Gladiator will only be available to 3s and 5s."

Everquest: Underfoot expansion officially announced (Everquest)

Jul 3, 2009

Although news of Underfoot has been roaming since the Fan Faire last week, Sony Online Entertainment has officially announced the expansion to the EverQuest community.

To launch in November 2009, Underfoot focuses on the Heart of the World and the Plane of Underfoot, ruled by Brell Serilis.

EverQuest's 51/50 Server Mayong Is Live (Everquest)

Jul 3, 2009

Earlier in the week, EverQuest's new 51/50 server "Mayong" went live. Pretty much anyone that played EQ around launch will recognize the name as that of the infamous vampire Mayong Mistmoore, a character that was sometimes played by GMs and devs for live events way back in the day. For those not familiar with the special rules of this server type, it's fairly simple: 51 is your starting level, and 50 is the number of AAs you automatically receive upon making a character.

To get people in the mood to begin the inevitable leveling races, and also to celebrate Independence Day, there is a 51% experience boost for players on all servers until Monday morning.

Guild Wars Dragon Festival Offers a Good Time (Guild Wars)

Jul 3, 2009

If you're one of the many Guild Wars players out there, you're probably well aware of the festival that occurs right around this time each year. If, like some others, you have Guild Wars - probably even installed on your machine, but haven't logged in for a little while - then now is the time to head back in-game! Why? Because it's time for the Shing Jea Boardwalk to reappear, heralding the opening of the annual Dragon Festival.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines Still Getting Patches (Vampire: the Masquerade Bloodlines)

Jul 3, 2009

Five years after Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines's release and four years after its developer Troika Games closed its doors, the community is still churning out unofficial patches. Today patch 6.3 was released.

Street Fighter IV Arrives on PC (Street Fighter IV)

Jul 3, 2009

The Number One fighting title is back as Street Fighter IV PC launches at European retail today. The critically acclaimed Street Fighter IV launched in February for the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 (PS3) and this latest PC instalment of the title brings with it all the content from the Current-Generation console versions plus some exclusive features.

Two Worlds sequel this winter (Two Worlds: The Temptation)

Jul 3, 2009

Robert Purchese from Eurogamer writes:

"TopWare (now owned by Zuxxez) has announced a sequel to Oblivion-alike RPG Two Worlds. Memorably dubbed Two Worlds II, the game will appear on Mac, "next-gen consoles" and PC this winter.

The sequel has been in development for two years and makes "quantum leaps" in all areas, boasts the press release. AI has been overhauled, authors ditched and a brand-new combat engine employed. Not in place of the authors, obviously."

Frozenbyte: Trine project "a big mess" (Trine)

Jul 3, 2009

Frozenbyte has told Eurogamer that Trine as a project is "a big mess", and that the disparity between prices and the platforms the game is released for are issues the studio will be better prepared to handle next time around.

Developer spokesperson Joel Kinnunen was reacting to fans who are frustrated that Trine will cost twice as much on PC (USD 40 / GBP 20) as on PS3, where the game will be around 20 dollars - Kinnunen didn't want to guess at a GBP or EUR price.

"We are happy with this price point, and we don't think anyone will be disappointed by the PC version or its value for money," he said.

Will Left 4 Dead 2 Crossover With First Game? (Left 4 Dead)

Jul 3, 2009

Doug Lombardi speaks to IncGamers about whether or not there's a possibility of Left 4 Dead 2 crossing over with the original game, in order to keep the community together.

Valve: Someone's always going to complain (Left 4 Dead)

Jul 3, 2009

Online criticism of Left 4 Dead 2 may have been unavoidable, according to Valve's Chet Faliszek.

"I once joked that we could put $20 in a box and charge $10 for it, and someone's going to complain," Faliszek told VideoGamer.com earlier this week. "And that's just fine - that's just the way it is."

L4D2 Pre-orders Twice That of Original (Left 4 Dead 2)

Jul 3, 2009

Eurogamer:

Valve has told Eurogamer that pre-orders for Left 4 Dead 2 are twice what they were at this stage last time, despite the internet backlash and boycott threats.

"Our pre-orders are currently double what they were for Left 4 Dead 1 at this point in time away from launch," said Valve marketeer Doug Lombardi. "We're like 20 weeks out or something like that."

Champions Online and its Mystic powers (Champions Online)

Jul 3, 2009

A highlight of the Mystic powers in Champions Online including the Sorcery and Supernatural line.

Valve Has "A Plan" For Left 4 Dead 1 (Left 4 Dead)

Jul 3, 2009

Speaking to IncGamers, Doug Lombardi confirmed that there will be more content coming for Left 4 Dead 1 following Valve's ongoing "plan," and that there will be a lot more to Left 4 Dead 2 than has currently been shown.