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Cooperative Stronghold: TF2 to add new co-op mode Mann vs. Machine

August 14, 2012

In what may be another entry in Valve’s war against productivity, Valve has decided that its ever-popular, free-to-play masterpiece of a first-person shooter named Team Fortress 2 must have a cooperative horde-styled mode. Yes, the multiplayer game mode that was popularized by Gears of War 2 is finally hitting the…

Review: Death Rally (PC)

August 13, 2012

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A shareware classic returns to the PC courtesy of Remedy with a fresh coat of paint, a full tank of gas, and a brand new chain gun. I never played the original Death Rally that debuted on the PC way back in 1996, but it’s one of those games that…

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August 13, 2012

dust 514/eve online/MMOFPS/PS3

Playstation Plus subscribers will have exclusive access to the MMOFPS beta for a full two weeks as well as the chance to pick up a Mercenary Pack for cheap. Aside from those who have already purchased the Mercenary Pack and the lucky owners of ‘All Access’ passes; PS+ subbies will…

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August 13, 2012

Fatal Fury/NEOGEO/NEOGEO X GOLD/SNK Playmore/The King of Fighters/TOMMO

To celebrate the NEOGEO’s 20th birthday, SNK Playmore has announced that its anniversary home/portable NEOGEO X GOLD console will be making its worldwide release for the Holiday season. Back in its heyday, the NEOGEO was like a top of the line sports car. It was flashy, ran great and looked…

Nintendo digital lineup for holiday 2012 unveiled

August 13, 2012

3DS/DS/eShop/Gradius/Mystical Ninja/Nintendo/Paper Mario/Wario

Nintendo has released its eShop offerings for the rest of 2012 today. There are a few neat surprises on the list including a couple that old school Konami fans should be very happy with. I haven’t even heard the names Mystical Ninja or Goemon in a long, long, time so…

Europa Universalis IV? Oh heck yes!

August 13, 2012

Europa Universalis/Europa Universalis 3/trailer

Paradox Interactive has used Gamescom this year to do something pretty spectacular: announce a new entry in the acclaimed Europa Universalis series (and apparently I’m four days late on this news, but this is what happens when you miss everything until the press release arrives). What will this game involve,…

New Super Mario Bros 2: In defence of the “high” eShop download price

August 13, 2012

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Nintendo’s first attempt at releasing a game both at retail, and for download over its eShop network, has been met with some real controversy. Nintendo has opted to price the download at the same RRP as the physical copy of the game, and as retailers are doing what retailers do…

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August 13, 2012

Anaheim/education/Free/game event/Legends of Gaming

Here’s a tasty little event that might be worth popping over to. Westwood College’s Anaheim Campus is hosting a “Legends of Gaming” event this Saturday. As you can probably guess from the fact this takes place on a College campus, this is an opportunity for aspiring game designers more than…

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August 13, 2012

Activision/iOS/Pitfall

Mine carts don’t appear till later on Pitfall! has certainly been through a few different incarnations in its long history. The latest version of the game is an action/runner on iOS that sees Pitfall Harry fleeing from an erupting volcano. Remind you of anything? Pitfall! is a sort of return…

Video review: Rock of Ages (PS3)

August 12, 2012

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Last week we launched Digitally Downloaded reader reviews. This week we review one of the most surprising games this year, Rock of Ages on the PlayStation 3. This tower defence hybrid is funny, creative and plays like a dream. Essential stuff. Enjoy the review!…

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