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(2011-02-17 16:40:00)

Killzone 3 Beta Closes, Guerrilla Outlines Post-Launch Plans

The Killzone 3 beta period has ended, and with it Guerrilla Games has issued a list of features that will be coming to the final game in patches after it has launched.

"Shortly after" release, we should see patches for unranked custom games for private and clan matches, a bevy of new custom game options, clan options, balance adjustments and color-blind support, among others. We particularly like the note claiming that "overly enthusiastic death screams will be toned down." Come on, a guy can't die enthusiastic...

(2011-02-17 15:45:00)

Back to the Future Episode Two 'Get Tannen' Out Now; Free Episode Available Now

If you're looking forward to going back in time, Telltale has released the second episode of its Back to the Future video game series. Episode two, entitled "Get Tannen," is available on both the PC and Mac.

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In the second episode, Marty and Doc are forced to right the wrongs they caused during Hill Valley's prohibition era. If the duo neglects to discover and correct their errors, the entire McFly clan will be subjected to "generations of abuse" at the hands of the Tannen family.

The first episode of the series arrived on PS3 earlier this week.

In related news, the first episode of the game is now ...

(2011-02-17 14:45:00)

Assassin's Creed Brotherhood Bringing 'The Da Vinci Disappearance' DLC in March

Ubisoft announced its first piece of paid downloadable content for Assassin's Creed Brotherhood today, a single- and multiplayer add-on called "The Da Vinci Disappearance." It will be available on the PS3 and Xbox 360 in early March and cost $10 (800 MS Points).

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In the single-player portion, Ezio's friend (and "Q") Leonardo Da Vinci is kidnapped by an underground cult seeking to transform mankind. If you're thinking that the title and plot sound a lot like a Dan Brown novel, you're observant. To get his friend back, Ezio has to track down stolen paintings that will lead him to Da Vinci. The mission pro...

(2011-02-17 13:45:00)

Dead Island 2011 Release Announced With Fabulous Trailer

Though it dropped off the radar for a while, Techland's open-world zombie nightmare Dead Island will finally be released later this year, publisher Deep Silver has announced.

While zombie nerds will doubtless find something to quibble about, Dead Island sounds glorious. Trapped on a tropical island resort overrun by zombies, players--plural, because the game supports co-op for up to four--will be hacking their way through the hordes to find a way off. Firearms are in short supply so combat will focus on melee with makeshift, customisable weapons. There are also player classes with progression, granting new skills along the way.

Dead Island will be released on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. This year will also see Techla...

(2011-02-17 13:00:00)

Portal 2 on PS3 Will Not Feature Move Support [Updated]

[Update 13:30] Portal 2 won't support the PlayStation Move after all. Chet Faliszek replied to Shacknews, calling it a "lost in translation" error and saying Valve is "not supporting the Move controller." Shacknews regrets the error.

[Original Story] Valve and Sony are getting awfully cozy these days. We already knew that the PlayStation 3 version of Portal 2 would feature Steamworks and cross-platform play; now the company has announced it's building in Move support too.