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WRC returns to gaming

Italian publisher Black Bean has captured the rights to the hair-raising World Rally Championship and has announced its intention to resurrect the franchise some time in 2010. Milestone, the studio behind racing hits such as SBK Superbike and MotoGP, is currently handling development of a title for Xbox 360, PS3 …

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THQ signs deal with Animal Planet

THQ has prepared a huge long-term marketing push to support the launch of its newest IP, World of Zoo – including a sponsorship deal of popular documentary TV channel Animal Planet. The Wii, PC and DS game is due on November 6th, and allows players to create and manage their …

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Assassin’s Creed 2 PC delayed

Ubisoft has delayed Assassin’s Creed 2 on PC until the first quarter of 2010. The publisher made the announcement on its twitter feed, and the firm stated that the delay was so the development team can create ‘the best quality game to you.’ Assassin’s Creed 2 is scheduled to arrive …

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Aion ‘will be major MMO force’

NCsoft expects new title Aion can join Warcraft in dominating the MMO genre after its release this week. Speaking to MCV, European publishing MD Vronique Lallier revealed the game has already attractred over 300,000 pre-orders in the West. Aion is going to be a real success – it adds new content …

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Batman sneaks onto PC this week

It’s topped the charts and won almost universal critical acclaim following its release on consoles – and now Eidos’ Batman: Arkham Asylum is preparing to woo PC gamers. The publisher has confirmed that the game will be released this Friday – September 18th. Arkham Asylum also supports Microsoft’s Games for …

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US: Modern Warfare 2 gets PC price hike

Joystiq is reporting that Modern Warfare 2 on PC is priced the same as its console counterparts in the US. PC games are typically priced cheaper than console titles, yet according to listings on Gamestop, Amazon and Best Buy, the PC game has an RRP of $60, which is the …

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Silent Hunter 5 revealed

Ubisoft has announced that Silent Hunter 5 will be released on PC in early 2010. The title, which will be shown at this year’s Gamescom, puts players in control of a German U-boat that must take on the allied forces in a battle across the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean sea. …

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Assassins Creed Black Edition revealed

Play.com has revealed an exclusive collectors pack for Ubisoft’s upcoming Assassin’s Creed 2. Entitled the Black Edition, the set features a copy of the game, unique packaging, three in-game bonus quests (entitled Palazzo Medici, Santa Maria Del Frari and Arsenal Shipyard Warehouse), a conspiracy book (featuring game art, story and …

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Aliens Vs. Predator dated

Sega’s upcoming FPS Aliens Vs. Predator will arrive in Europe in February next year. As spotted by VG247, the game’s date has appeared on Sega’s official website, and will ship simultaneously on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. Aliens Vs. Predator is developed by Rebellion and invites gamers to play as …

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