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Dirt 3 getting global release May 24

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Mike Gutierrez

Codemasters announced via Facebook today that the latest entry in their acclaimed rally racing franchise, Dirt 3, will be launching in all regions on May 24, 2011. The franchise previously went by the title Colin McRae: Dirt in European countires, but this is the first game in the series to completely drop McRae, the Scottish racer who died in 2007, from the title.

Dirt 3 will feature split screen, cockpit view, and a new racing mode, gymkhana. The game will be available on PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3.

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Ridge Racer Unbounded burns out on PC, PS3, Xbox 360 in 2012

Posted on February 4, 2011 by John Scalzo

Everyone seems to love the Burnout series. And Namco Bandai seems to love it so much that they’ve decided the next entry in the Ridge Racer series should follow in the tire tracks of one of Burnout’s famous wrecks.

Ridge Racer Unbounded is their Burnout-inspired racer and it’ll be released in 2012 on the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. The game will be developed by Bugbear Entertainment, the team behind the equally irresponsible FlatOut series.

For a sneak peak at all the Unbounded racing action, hit the break for a teaser trailer featuring Ridge Racer’s famous race girl Reiko. (more…)

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All future Fallout: New Vegas DLC hitting PC, PS3, Xbox 360 at the same time

Posted on February 4, 2011 by John Scalzo

Bethesda has revealed that Fallout: New Vegas‘ “Dead Money” expansion will be available for the PC and PS3 on February 22.

Dead Money was originally released as a limited time exclusive on the Xbox Live Marketplace back in December.

While Dead Money’s PC/PS3 release is good news, the better news is that the publisher has revealed they have three additional downloadable expansions planned for New Vegas. And they’ll be released simultaneously on the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360.

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First Battlefield 3 trailer reveals Fall 2011 release date

Posted on February 4, 2011 by John Scalzo

One day after canceling Battlefield 1943, DICE has released the first trailer for the upcoming Battlefield 3. Not only that, but they’ve also announced a release window for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 shooter: Fall 2011.

Electronic Arts and DICE will be revealing more about Battlefield 3 at this year’s Game Developers Conference (February 28 – March 4). But be sure to check out the trailer above in the meantime, it’s pretty intense.

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Dungeon Siege III storms stores on May 31

Posted on February 3, 2011 by John Scalzo

The Obsidian Entertainment-developed Dungeon Siege III has been given a release date by Square Enix. The action RPG series will make its way to the PS3 and Xbox 360 for the first time (along with a version for the PC) on May 31st.

To celebrate the release of Dungeon Siege III, Square Enix has partnered with leading game retailers to offer a ton of unique bonuses for gamers who pre-order.

Hit the break for a complete rundown of all the pre-order plunder. (more…)

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Dragon Age II demo coming February 22

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Mike Gutierrez

Bioware and EA have announced today that a special demo for the highly anticipated Dragon Age II will be coming to PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 on February 22, 2011. Players will choose one of three classes and play through the prologue, learning more about the new protagonist Hawke. The demo then progresses to the new location of Kirkwall where they will meet the deadly smuggler and potential love interest Isabella. Completing the demo will unlock Hayder’s Razor, which grants additional health, mana, and combat abilities in the full retail version of the game. This seems to be a new promotional tool by EA, as the Bulletstorm demo also included unlocks for the full retail version upon completion.

Seems like a pretty sweet deal – sample the game and if you like it, here’s a bonus to use in the retail version. Dragon Age II is set to release on the PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 on March 11, 2011.

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Bing adds playable games to search results

Posted on February 3, 2011 by John Scalzo

Remember how awesome it was when Google transformed their logo into a playable version of Pac-Man to celebrate the dot-muncher’s 30th anniversary? Well, Microsoft and the UK arm of their Bing search engine have gone one better. Actually, they’ve gone 45 better as they’ve added 46 playable casual games to Bing’s search results (casual games have been available on Bing US since last year). I’m not sure if it’ll break Google’s ironclad grip on the search engine market, but I know I’ll be using Bing a little more often (up from never) from now on.

Players (searchers?) will also be able to log in to the games using Facebook or Windows Live, letting them share and compete against their friends’ best scores.

The full list of playable games on Bing can be found after the break. (more…)

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THQ delays UFC Trainer, cancels WWE Online, Company of Heroes Online

Posted on February 3, 2011 by John Scalzo

THQ has used their quarterly financial briefing to make a few changes to their upcoming release schedule.

First, the company’s PS3, Wii and Xbox 360 fitness title, UFC Personal Trainer, has been delayed. Previously scheduled for March, the game has now been tagged with a “TBA 2011” release date.

Next up, the publisher has cancelled the free-to-play online games Company of Heroes Online and WWE Online.

Finally, THQ CEO Brian Farrell touted some of the games the company does have scheduled for release in the near future: “[2011] will be driven by the strongest core games line-up in our history, including: Red Faction Armageddon, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, MX vs. ATV Alive and the newest installment of our Saints Row franchise.”

It’s unknown if he was referring to Saints Row: Drive-By on the 3DS or the currently unannounced Saints Row 3.

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