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- Updated Dec 15, 2009 4:01 pm PT
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Top Story NPD's top 10 of 2009 (so far) topped by Modern Warfare 2
Xbox 360 edition of Activision's megahit leads US list, followed by Wii Fit, Wii Sports Resort, Mario Kart Wii, Wii Play, Halo 3: ODST, Pokemon Platinum, PS3 MW2, Madden, and New Super Mario Bros. Wii. continue »
- Posted Dec 15, 2009 2:25 pm PT
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Newsmakers
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No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle Interview: Suda 51
We chat with creator Suda 51 about the sequel to last year's runaway hit. Full Story
- Posted Dec 14, 2009 5:56 pm PT
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Nov. 'biggest month in Xbox 360 history' - Microsoft
Despite dip in console sales, Aaron Greenberg says Xbox 360 hardware, software, and accessories sales were a record $838 million--thanks largely to Modern Warfare 2. Full Story
- Posted Dec 11, 2009 11:31 am PT
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Featured Stories
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Batman recommitted to Arkham Asylum
[UPDATE] Sequel to Rocksteady's 2.5-million-unit selling adaptation of iconic DC Comics series is in the works; full trailer inside. Full Story
- Posted Dec 12, 2009 6:45 pm PT
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Spec Ops: The Line storming PC, PS3, 360
[UPDATE] 2K reveals rumored third-person reboot of tactical military shooter set in Dubai; F.E.A.R. alumni at German studio Yager developing; new trailer inside. Full Story
- Posted Dec 12, 2009 8:00 pm PT
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True Crime spree hitting Hong Kong in Q4 2010
[UPDATE] Activision brings back open-world action series in Chinese metropolis; ModNation Racers studio United Front Games at the wheel; PS3, 360 now confirmed. Full Story
- Posted Dec 12, 2009 8:17 pm PT
- 146 Comments
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Dec. game sales drop to cap 'miserable' 2009 - Analysts
Double-digit drop predicted for last month of the year; Modern Warfare 2 "sucking the air" out of lesser games' sales, 2010 delays justified. Full Story
- Posted Dec 11, 2009 4:43 pm PT
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GTA: Episodes from Liberty City sells under 160K in Oct.-Nov.
Boxed combination of Grand Theft Auto DLC expansions Ballad for Gay Tony, The Lost and Damned gets cool retail reception; analyst still predicts global sales of 1-1.5 million. Full Story
- Posted Dec 11, 2009 4:07 pm PT
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Latest Top Stories
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Bethesda publishing Rage
Following id Software acquisition, Zenimax Media buys out EA's rights to release postapocalyptic shooter on Xbox 360, PS3, PC, Mac. Full Story
- Posted Dec 15, 2009 10:52 am PT
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Infinity Ward teases PC Modern Warfare 2 mod tools
Communications director Robert Bowling says dedicated servers for desktop edition still out, news on official custom maker tools may come soon. Full Story
- Posted Dec 15, 2009 4:01 pm PT
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat prowling Feb. 2
GSC Game World's sequel to acclaimed survival shooter Shadow of Chernobyl heading stateside early next year. Full Story
- Posted Dec 15, 2009 12:33 pm PT
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Sony losing $36 per PS3 - Report
iSuppli analysis of redesigned console's innards concludes electronics giant spends $336 making every $299 Slim, the system's lowest loss per unit to date. Full Story
- Posted Dec 15, 2009 12:57 pm PT
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Pokemon's March 14 debut caps Nintendo Q1 lineup
First-quarter release schedule headlined by HeartGold, SoulSilver; Mega Man 10 mobilizing by March; blue, pink Wii Remote due Feb. 14. Full Story
- Posted Dec 14, 2009 12:27 pm PT
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Activision adopts Zhu Zhu Pets
Holiday season's "must-have" toy hamsters will find a new home on the DS next spring, Iron Chef America studio developing. Full Story
- Posted Dec 15, 2009 11:35 am PT
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Interplay staves off Fallout MMORPG shutdown
Court denies Bethesda's preliminary injunction request to prevent franchise creator from making, selling iconic postapocalyptic games. Full Story
- Posted Dec 14, 2009 3:44 pm PT
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Stunt Cars, Diatomic lead week's WiiWare
Nintendo Store Update: Headliners joined by Moki Moki, Rubik's Cube puzzler, while Blaster Master, Earthworm Jim 2 rise on VC; Little Pet Shop, Bejeweled Twist-ing onto DSi. Full Story
- Posted Dec 14, 2009 5:13 pm PT
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Left 4 Dead 2 DLC weathering The Passing
First add-on for Valve's survival horror shooter sees original cast join up with sequel's crew on 360, PC in early 2010; includes new zombie type, melee weapon, firearm. Full Story
- Posted Dec 14, 2009 2:18 pm PT
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Halo: Reach to follow Spartan squad
New trailer for eagerly anticipated sci-fi shooter reveals group of Master Chief-like supersoldiers; source describes "bleak and violent" game as "Gears of War with Spartans." Full Story
- Posted Dec 13, 2009 10:51 am PT
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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed again in '10
LucasArts prepping follow-up to popular action game; trailer shows return of original game's onetime Sith protagonist, possibly as a Jedi. Full Story
- Posted Dec 12, 2009 6:28 pm PT
- 450 Comments
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Green Day: Rock Band coming next year
MTV Games and Harmonix follow up Beatles: Rock Band with a full Wii, PS3, and Xbox 360 game dedicated to the San Francisco Bay Area pop-punk group. Full Story
- Posted Dec 12, 2009 9:24 pm PT
- 559 Comments
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Batman recommitted to Arkham Asylum
[UPDATE] Sequel to Rocksteady's 2.5-million-unit selling adaptation of iconic DC Comics series is in the works; full trailer inside. Full Story
- Posted Dec 12, 2009 6:45 pm PT
- 338 Comments
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True Crime spree hitting Hong Kong in Q4 2010
[UPDATE] Activision brings back open-world action series in Chinese metropolis; ModNation Racers studio United Front Games at the wheel; PS3, 360 now confirmed. Full Story
- Posted Dec 12, 2009 8:17 pm PT
- 145 Comments
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Spec Ops: The Line storming PC, PS3, 360
- Dec 12, 2009 8:00 pm PT
- 100 Comments
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Tron Evolution derezzing Q4 2010, trailer debuts
- Dec 12, 2009 10:03 pm PT
- 53 Comments
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Dec. game sales drop to cap 'miserable' 2009 - Analysts
- Dec 11, 2009 4:43 pm PT
- 304 Comments
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Nov. US PC game retail sales hit $51.7 million, Call of Duty top 2009 franchise
- Dec 11, 2009 12:49 pm PT
- 162 Comments
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GTA: Episodes from Liberty City sells under 160K in Oct.-Nov.
- Dec 11, 2009 4:07 pm PT
- 154 Comments
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Aussies asked to voice opinion on R18+
- Dec 13, 2009 10:21 pm PT
- 200 Comments
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Big in Japan Nov. 30-Dec. 6: New Super Mario Bros.
- Dec 11, 2009 5:02 pm PT
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2 million New Super Mario Bros. Wiis sold in US
- Dec 11, 2009 2:32 pm PT
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- Dec 11, 2009 12:29 pm PT
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Nov. 'biggest month in Xbox 360 history' - Microsoft
- Dec 11, 2009 11:31 am PT
- 284 Comments
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PixelJunk Shooter pulls trigger on PSN
- Dec 10, 2009 6:07 pm PT
- 24 Comments
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Alien Breed, Trials HD add-on dated for XBL
- Dec 10, 2009 5:18 pm PT
- 36 Comments
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Under 114,000 ride Tony Hawk in November
- Dec 10, 2009 5:03 pm PT
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Nov. sales down 7.6%, 6M Modern Warfare 2s sold - NPD
- Dec 10, 2009 4:03 pm PT
- 496 Comments
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GTA: Chinatown Wars sales 'frustrating' - Nintendo
- Dec 10, 2009 12:37 pm PT
- 178 Comments
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Martin Sheen, Tricia Helfer sounding off in Mass Effect 2
- Dec 10, 2009 11:10 am PT
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System Update
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Stunt Cars, Diatomic lead week's WiiWare
The weeks in 2009 continue to dwindle, and still Super Smash Bros. and Pilotwings remain absent from the Nintendo Shop. This... Read More
Rumor Control
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Source: Industry news site Big Download . What we heard: Yesterday, the NPD Group reported sales were down compared to... Read More
Release Calendar
This Week (Dec 13, 2009)
- Europa Universalis III: Heir to the Throne(PC)
- Konami Classics Vol. 1(X360)
- Manga Fighter Season 2(PC)
- Brukkon
Next Week (Dec 20, 2009)
- Twin Sector(PC)
- Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers(WII)
- Supreme Ruler 2020 Global Crisis(PC)
- Guitar Hero: Van Halen
