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 Gameguru Mania News - Nov,20 2009 - all 
Serious Sam HD PC Coming Nov. 24th - briefly
(hx) 11:37 PM CET - Nov,20 2009 - Post a comment
Coming November 24th for the PC and to the XBLA in December is the HD remake of Serious Sam. FYI, the digital download will be available through Steam and Got Games, with Steam currently offering pre-orders 10% off of the game's $19.99 asking price.

BioShock 2 MP Trailer - movie
(hx) 11:23 AM CET - Nov,20 2009 - Post a comment
2K Games has released another video for BioShock 2, showcasing this first person shooter sequel. It features one player killing a number of enemies with a variety of weapons. BioShock 2 arrives for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on February 9, 2010, with a swanky Special Edition packing Rapturian artifacts including a vinyl LP and posters.

Hidden Modern Warfare 2 Game Modes Revealed - briefly
(hx) 10:11 AM CET - Nov,20 2009 - Post a comment
Modern Warfare 2 fansite ModernWarFail 2 has discovered three game modes hidden in the PC version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, along with instructions on how to unlock them.
Step 1: Download and activate the console hack. More information about that can be found here:

http://www.modernwarfail2.com/2009/11/15/modern-warfare-2-unleashed-the-dev-console-unlocker-for-pc-v1-1/
Step 2: Start a private match, preferably using the console.
Step 3: Once in the game, enter one of the following commands (without the quotes):

“/set g_gametype gtnw”
“/set g_gametype oneflag”
“/set g_gametype vip”

Step 4: Try to play.

Addition (Thanks to Iragequit, See comments of this article): If it isn’t working, try this: after entering the command to change the gametype, enter the command /map_restart

The first gametype – “gtnw” – is Global Thermonuclear War. To play, simply capture the objective: a nuclear bomb. When captured, the bomb detonates…
The second gametype – “oneflag” – is One Flag CTF. To play, capture the flag in the middle and bring it back to your base.
The third gametype – “vip” – is VIP. To play, defend the VIP. Or, if you’re on the other team, kill the VIP.
These gametypes were only tested on Afghan and Favela. They may not work for all maps.”

So it seems we have finally identified the DLC that Activision/IW wanted to pimp to us. It has been right in the game all along.

Oh IW, first the console, then lean and all the other stuff, sometimes I think you do this on purpose, like you know Kotick is a retard and the only way you can pull one over on him is doing stuff like this.
Either that or you think PC users are dumber than the average eggplant.
Aliens vs. Predator Bonus Skins - briefly
(hx) 02:17 AM CET - Nov,20 2009 - Post a comment
Gamestop just revealed that they are offering three exclusive multiplayer skins for customers who pre-order Aliens vs. Predator:
Reserve Aliens vs. Predator and receive 3 GameStop exclusive multi-player skins. The set includes:

* SGT. Kaneko - Veteran of 27 drops, including post-incident quarantine of Fiorina ‘Fury’ 161. Wrote the book on small-scale Xeno containment.

* Number Six - Personally selected by Karl Bishop Weyland for intensive testing at the Weyland-Yutani research lab on BG-386.

* Alien Head Predator - A special mask was created for the most successful Xenomorph Hunter of all time. It brings honor to all who wear it. Available online and in-store while supplies last.
Google releases Chrome OS information - tech
(hx) 02:14 AM CET - Nov,20 2009 - Post a comment / read (2)
Today, Google has finally explained more about the OS, clearing things up. As posted on the official Google blog, Chrome OS is 'all about the web.' Another benefit to Chrome OS is the speed. Google has said that the current version boots in 7 seconds, which is pretty nippy compared to most operating systems out there!
First, it's all about the web. All apps are web apps. The entire experience takes place within the browser and there are no conventional desktop applications. This means users do not have to deal with installing, managing and updating programs.

Second, because all apps live within the browser, there are significant benefits to security. Unlike traditional operating systems, Chrome OS doesn't trust the applications you run. Each app is contained within a security sandbox making it harder for malware and viruses to infect your computer. Furthermore, Chrome OS barely trusts itself. Every time you restart your computer the operating system verifies the integrity of its code. If your system has been compromised, it is designed to fix itself with a reboot. While no computer can be made completely secure, we're going to make life much harder (and less profitable) for the bad guys. If you dig security, read the Chrome OS Security Overview or watch the video.

Most of all, we are obsessed with speed. We are taking out every unnecessary process, optimizing many operations and running everything possible in parallel. This means you can go from turning on the computer to surfing the web in a few seconds. Our obsession with speed goes all the way down to the metal. We are specifying reference hardware components to create the fastest experience for Google Chrome OS.

There is still a lot of work to do, and we're excited to work with the open source community. We have benefited hugely from projects like GNU, the Linux Kernel, Moblin, Ubuntu, WebKit and many more. We will be contributing our code upstream and engaging closely with these and other open source efforts. Google Chrome OS will be ready for consumers this time next year. Sign up here for updates or if you like building your operating system from source, get involved at chromium.org.


The Sims 3 Patch v1.7 - patch
(hx) 01:14 AM CET - Nov,20 2009 - Post a comment
The official Sims 3 website now offers a new patch for The Sims 3, updating the lifestyle simulation sequel to version 1.7. This minor patch for The Sims 3 addresses an incompatibility issue with save game files that results in an Error Code 16 message with saving. The 19MB patch can also be found on AtomicGamer, BigDownload, Filefront, The Patches Scrolls.
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BioShock 2 Special Edition Announced - briefly
(hx) 10:29 PM CET - Nov,19 2009 - Post a comment
2K Games today announced plans for the BioShock 2 Special Edition for Games for Windows LIVE, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3, a limited release that will be restricted to a single production run. So what's in the box to justify the premium price tag? In addition to the game itself, owners of the special edition will get the requisite soundtrack CD and art book, plus a vinyl LP of the original Bioshock's orchestral score, and three very stylish Rapture propaganda posters. The Windows edition will carry an MSRP of $89.99 and the console versions are ten dollars more. Here's word on the contents:
The BioShock 2 Special Edition celebrates the game’s unique music and art with contents inspired by the time period and the fantastic undersea world of Rapture.
• Vinyl 180g LP with BioShock orchestral score
• Audio CD with BioShock 2 orchestral score
• Three vintage Rapture advertisement posters (rolled)
• BioShock 2 Art Book, 164 pages and hardcover
• BioShock 2 game
New Dragon Age: Origins DLC Plans - briefly
(hx) 10:24 PM CET - Nov,19 2009 - Post a comment
BioWare and Electronic Arts today announced plans to offer up another extra downloadable quest for the game. The DLC, titled Return to Ostagar, is due for release 'this holiday season'. The new quest will return players 'to the fateful battleground in Ostagar' where they will 'discover King Cailan's top-secret political agenda.' The DLC will cost 400 "BioWare points" (about $5) to download.
The DLC pack, Return to Ostagar, allows players to exact their revenge and embark on a quest for the mighty arms and armor of the once great King Cailan when they revisit Ostagar, the site of the Grey Wardens’ darkest hour, to reclaim the honor and learn the secrets of Ferelden’s fallen king.

Return to Ostagar, BioWare’s next thread in the Dragon Age: Origins tapestry, summons players to a new quest in which they will return to the fateful battleground in Ostagar where the Grey Wardens were nearly wiped out. Players will discover King Cailan’s top-secret political agenda and go behind enemy lines to revisit a place that many feared had been lost to history.
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Trailer - movie
(hx) 06:35 PM CET - Nov,19 2009 - Post a comment
The hotly awaited sequel to Battlefield Moments Episode 1 is now ready to view below. In the video, you can see the destroying of the persistant environment:

Men of War: Red Tide Demo - demo
(hx) 06:09 PM CET - Nov,19 2009 - Post a comment
1C Company has released a playable demo (direct link#1 / direct link#2) of Men of War: Red Tide, allowing you to try out this Men of War stand-alone expansion which introduces a new story driven campaign based on the writings of Soviet scribe Alexander Zorich and dozens of new or upgraded units and weapons. The demo presents one mission, which reveals the first steps of the Soviet army in order to save Sevastopol from the German 11th Army. The player should command marine assault forces and organize the lodgment in the port of Theodosia for main forces. Mirrors: CGO.ro, GH and SI..
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Pripyat Benchmark Tool - patch
(hx) 02:56 AM CET - Nov,19 2009 - Post a comment
Would you like to check out the nifty new S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat benchmark tool? If so, you'll want to head over to the game's official website, where you can find the 421MB file for download. Mirrors: FileShack, The Patches Scrolls. The benchmark cycles through four stages--day, night, rain, and bright sun--with an online leaderboard allowing users to upload and compare their performance scores.
This benchmark is based on one of the ingame locations – Pripyat . The testing process includes four stages, those utilizing various weather and time of the day settings (day, night, rain, bright sun). In order to test your system thoroughly the benchmark is provided with a number of presets and options including different versions of DirectX (9.0, 10.0, 11), screen resolutions, antialiasing etc, all at your disposal.

If you like competitions pay attention to the special Test and Rate feature we included into this benchmark. The Test and Rate mode enables you to compare your performance results with those of other players. Be assured, when sending us your test results, we collect only the data explicitly visible in the query; GSC Game World has no commercial or harmful purpose with this test.

Independently of the results, every participant will receive a present of personalized web banner with the rating place and overall achievement marked on it.Names and test results will be placed in the official rating boards that will launch publicly once we receive the first 500 test results.
Supreme Commander 2 Coming 2010 - media
(hx) 02:47 AM CET - Nov,19 2009 - Post a comment / read (5)
Square Enix today announced a spring 2010 release window for Supreme Commander 2 in PAL territories for both PC and Xbox 360.
SUPREME COMMANDER 2 is the next installment in the award-winning SUPREME COMMANDER franchise, set 25 years further into the future. Featuring numerous game enhancements, an in-depth campaign mode, online multiplayer and a unique storyline, the game represents a new dimension in RTS gaming.

Boasting intense battles on a massive scale, players will wage war, creating enormous customizable armies and experimental war machines that can change the balance of power at any given moment. Assume the role of one of the three enigmatic commanders, each representing a unique faction with a rich story that brings a new level of emotional connection to the RTS genre.
Twin Sector Story Trailer - movie
(hx) 02:32 AM CET - Nov,19 2009 - Post a comment
Scheduled to release in early December, Twin Sector is a sci-fi action-adventure game featuring physics-based exploration and puzzles.

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Patent Suit Filed Against EA, Sony, Ubisoft, Disney - briefly
(hx) 09:11 PM CET - Nov,18 2009 - Post a comment / read (1)
Bareis Technologies has filed a lawsuit claiming that Electronic Arts, Sony, Ubisoft and Disney are in violation of a patent it holds for optical disk-based voice recognition:
The suit specifically calls out a number of games from each of the companies as allegedly violating Bareis' patent. Ubisoft's Tom Clancy franchise is apparently a repeat offender, with games named including Rainbow Six: Lockdown, Rainbow Six 3, Rainbow Six Vegas, Ghost Recon 2, and EndWar, among others. The suit also named Sony's SOCOM franchise, EA's NASCAR series, and Disney Interactive Studios' Phonics Quest.

Bareis is seeking damages from all four companies in the form of royalties, negotiated at a reasonable rate, as well as interest on said royalties, attorney fees, and other relief as deemed by the court.
The Witcher 2 Trailer - movie
(hx) 09:09 PM CET - Nov,18 2009 - Post a comment
Here's ShakyCam trailer of The Witcher 2:

Modern Warfare 2 invites Viruses and Trojans - briefly
(hx) 08:56 PM CET - Nov,18 2009 - Post a comment / read (2)
The Infinity Ward Forums have some posts from players who have experienced virus and Trojan attacks while playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2:
this is the problem with opening ports and connecting directly to hosts as for the virus it could be a hack to get ur details (keylogger) so if they do get banned they have plenty of other steam accounts to hack into good job ur anti virus caught this
R.U.S.E. PC beta test - briefly
(hx) 08:52 PM CET - Nov,18 2009 - Post a comment
Ubisoft today announced that  the beta of pretty unique looking WWI RTS game R.U.S.E. will begin on Monday, November 30 with a select group of folks chosen to take part. Steam will be used as the service to distribute the multiplayer beta test client with two factions (the US and German armies) and three maps as part of the initial release. Updates to the beta will be released over time adding up to four more factions (UK, Italy, USSR and France) along with more maps and more gameplay modes. There's no word yet if the beta version will support the previously announced Windows 7 multi-touch features. (thanks BigDownload)
Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising Demo - demo
(hx) 07:55 PM CET - Nov,18 2009 - Post a comment
Codemasters has released a playable demo for the PC version of Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising, allowing you to try out the sequel developed by Codemasters Studios for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. The demo features the first full mission of Dragon Rising, in single player or co-operative multiplayer.
In the Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising PC demo, gamers take on the first full mission, 'Dragon Rising', in single player or co-operative multiplayer. As part of a Special Forces squad inserting behind Chinese PLA lines, players must eliminate a strategically critical radar station and missile sites to allow the USS Iwo Jima, carrying the main USMC battalion, to safely approach the island of Skira. Gamers experience Operation Flashpoint's uniquely tactical combat, achieving their objectives on their own initiative, deploying realistic weaponry and engaging advanced AI who act and react in real time using authentic tactics. Players can take on the mission in a range of difficulty modes, including Hardcore where HUD visual aids are stripped out for the ultimate test of their combat skills.
Mirrors:: BigDownload, GH.
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days Announced - briefly
(hx) 07:51 PM CET - Nov,18 2009 - Post a comment
IO Interactive sent out a press release announcing Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days, an action sequel planned for PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 next year.
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days is a raw and brutal crime shooter designed to take players on an even more intense story experience, following two of gaming's most disturbed criminals, through the gritty Shanghai underworld.

Introducing a new visual experience, Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days is inspired by documentary filmmakers and the user-generated era. Every aspect of the game has been designed to deliver a fresh perspective to the words 'intensity' and 'realism' in video games
ATI Catalyst 9.11 adds Flash 10.1 support - tech
(hx) 12:37 AM CET - Nov,18 2009 - Post a comment
ATI Catalyst 9.11 drivers are now out! The Catalyst 9.11 drivers support Windows 7 64-bit and 32-bit, Windows Vista 64-bit and 32-bit and Windows XP 64-bit and 32-bit and they are the first Catalyst to bring official support for for the new Adobe Flash 10.1 beta plug-in. Unlike Adobe, which recommends using Flash 10.1 only with Radeon HD 3000- or 4000-series cards and 9.11 Catalysts, AMD says folks with Radeon HD 5800- and 5700-series GPUs can go nuts, too. Grab them if you need them.
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