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Aion money glitch gives trillions to players

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:30:28 GMT

A few Aion players on the Azphel server got a bit of a shock yesterday when a bug in the system presented them with more than 30 trillion Kinah as a reward. With that much extra cash floating around, the economy predictably went...well, completely insane.

5 reasons why World Of Goo is the best game I've played this year

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:07:22 GMT

NG writes:

"Once every so often I break my veil of sadness and depression and am forced to admit that I'm enjoying myself. Like this; World of Goo is great. So great in fact that I would say it's the best game I have played all year.

That's quite a bold claim I know, what with me playing the likes of Uncharted 2, old Star Wars games from the mid 90s and Haze. But I think the charming little indie game has earned its sausage and is currently the best game ever, this year, 2010. "

GGTL Feature: The 89 Best PC Games For Under a Fiver

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:54:34 GMT

Gamer's Guide to Life writes: So, you got that brand new next-gen game from Santa, ate way too much advent calendar chocolate and have a wad of cash from family and friends. Only, what do you spend it on? Never fear, for Gamer's Guide To Life is here, and we've compiled a list of the 89 best PC games you can snatch up for under a fiver. We've found some classics, some surprisingly cheap 2009 games, and some interesting box arts.

Gamer's Guide to Life PC Section Editor, Chris Hawke, takes a look at the best gaming bargains for PC-based gamers.

In the Waiting Room: Bioshock AI Q&A with Dean Tate

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:45:30 GMT

In the Waiting Room writes: "Dean Tate is a Senior Designer at Harmonix. Immediately previous to his time here at Harmonix Dean worked on Bioshock and Bioshock 2 - specifically working on AI and level design. Seeing an opportunity, I decided to have a Q&A with Dean. The questions here primarily focus on Bioshock's AI and their integration Bioshock's levels - I think this aspect was particularly well done in Bioshock. I hope you enjoy peeling back the curtain a bit to see how it was done and what was learned."

EA Sports to Stick with Tiger Woods… and I'm Glad They Did

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:49:12 GMT

Loot Ninja says:

"If you are unaware of the Tiger Woods saga that has erupted ever since the best golfer on the planet backed into a fire hydrant, then turn on the Google machine. Spoiler alert: he has been messing around on his wife for years and he got caught. Now all of his sponsors are running for the hills, except for a few. Nike has not budged. Tiger would have to go OJ Simpson on someone's ass to lose that. AT&T, Tag Heuer, even Gatorade have or are in the process of pulling Tiger off of their products. Why? He cheated on his wife. Technically it is a crime, but is it worth losing sponsors over?

Games Are Evil Review: Tales of Monkey Island, Episode 5: The Rise of the Pirate God

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:27:59 GMT

GrE says, "When you first think of LucasArts' landmark Monkey Island franchise, most of you will remember precious hours of your childhood lost to the ever-present call of an EGA monitor. Sure, most of us have developed eye problems due to pixel hunting on a screen that probably exposed us to more radiation than a 1980s microwave, but it was worth every second of the blindness it will eventually cause. So now, nineteen years later, Telltale has picked up the mantle that was once raised by the comedic triumvirate of Ron Gilbert, Tim Schafer, and Dave Grossman, while collectively giving retro gamers something to show their kids to prove that yes, they too used to be a "hardcore gamer.""

Dragon Age: Origins – Awakening: New Screens

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:10:44 GMT

A glimpse at the upcoming expansion which was announced earlier today, in these brand new screens.

Diablo is Returning - What we know of Big Red

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:35:26 GMT

Our big fat favourite Prime Evil couldn't possibly miss an appearance in a game named after him. We'll see more of Diablo -- he wouldn't miss it for the end of the world!

Somewhere deep, deep down, Diablo is somehow managing to licking his wounds and rebuilding his power, waiting for the opportune moment to strike. Knowledge of being defeated by mere mortal men not only once or twice, but three times, stings harsher than any wound. He's coming back and he'll be bigger, redder and meaner than ever!

Hot Capcom Games at CES

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:04:28 GMT

Capcom are getting ready to head out to Vegas for CES, and they are bring lots of new stuff with them to show off. Here's some of the new things you should be expecting.

Pixel Force: Left 4 Dead, a retro take on the Left 4 Dead series

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:49:26 GMT

Eric Ruth Games has released Pixel Force: Left 4 Dead, a retro de-make of Valve's zombie shooter Left 4 Dead. It looks and plays like a NES game from 1986, but is free and available to download from Strategy Informer.

Moving Hardcore Gaming to the Web: Making History

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:18:38 GMT

In the upcoming release of Making History II: The War of the World, Muzzy Lane Software is charting a new course for the company by bringing its 3D strategy games into the web browser, and surrounding them with features that make for a more engaging multiplayer experience.

MHII is being built on Sandstone, Muzzy Lane's new platform for the creation of fully web-integrated, 3D browser-based games with social networking features.

The Diablo 3 Year in Review: January 2009

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:37:36 GMT

Diablo 3 was announced in June 2008, just about nineteen months ago. The game, or at least our knowledge of it, has come a long way since then, and with 2009 winding down, it's only right to look back over the past year+, and review how far we've come. (Let's try not to think too much of just how far we have yet to go.)

Starcraft: Ghost Academy Vol. 1 Review

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:51:07 GMT

StarcraftWire.net reviewed the Starcraft: Ghost Academy Vol. 1 manga by TOKYOPOP.

The manga focus on the experiences of Nova and her team blue at the Ghost Academy, as a continuation to the novel. It captures the period between the time she was taken to the Ghost Academy by wrangler Malcolm Kelerchian and her first official mission as Ghost.

For a postponed game, the storyline continues to evolve and expand.

Weaver's Avatar character 'unhealthy' to reflect our online lifestyles

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:37:32 GMT

Director man James Cameron created a little thing called Avatar, and now he's explained why Sigourney Weaver's part was a chain smoker.

It's so we online obsessed types feel bad about ourselves, because she "doesn't care about her human body" just her blue avatar.

Cinematic Mod 10.10: High-res screenshots and wallpapers

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:23:53 GMT

PCGH offers 20 high-res screenshots of the latest version of the Cinematic Mod. The screenshots have been taken at 2560 x 1600 pixels with 8x SGSSAA (Sparse Grid Super Sampling Anti Aliasing) but were downsized. For registered users (free) there is a file archive that contains the original pictures in full resolution.

Ban This Game

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:42:58 GMT

A new downloadable game lets players take on the role of infamous Australian politicians who have been working to ban and censor video games in their country. It's called Ban This Game.

Mass Effect 2: New Wallpapers Emerged, Some In 1080p

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:42:45 GMT

Videogameszone released 22 wallpapers of Mass Effect 2. Some of them are brandnew and in 1080p. Hint: Click on "Screenshot in HD" to view and download the images in original size.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Official Soundtrack Closer Than Expected

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:14:31 GMT

E4G: It seems that the official soundtrack for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 might being getting released earlier.

Half-Life 2 Mod Too Many Crates Released

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:23:15 GMT

Awesomepossum has announced the release of its Half-Life 2 mod Too Many Crates, now available for download.

What's Microsoft got in store for CES 2010?

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:21:27 GMT

Seattle Pi:
It's that exciting time of the year again for the tech community. Starting Wednesday evening is the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, where hundreds of companies will be showing off new products and stuff they have in the works.

Continuing his role as Bill Gates' opening-speech successor, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is headlining the opening CES keynote Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. He'll be on stage with Robbie Bach, president of Microsoft's Entertainment and Devices Division.

So, what in the heck will Microsoft be talking about? The Redmond-based company doesn't have any big gadgets it's planning to announce, does it?