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Start Your Holiday Shopping Early With The Shrapnel Games Sale

Submitted by Scott Tortorice on Monday, November 23, 2009 - 19:17. tags: Game Sales, Shrapnel Games, PC

From Shrapnel Games:

Shrapnel Games doesn't want you to wait until Black Friday, that traditional day of sales and savings here in the US, for you to get your gaming on a discount. No, we want you to start saving right this instant! And continue to save until December 13th. We're talking savings so huge it'll feel like Black Friday, Christmas, Boxing Day, Hanukkah, Festivus, and Flag Day all got together, cornered you in a back alley and beat you senseless. Yeah, okay, that analogy might not make a lot of sense, but you know what does? Our freaking sale!

"Make Your Gaming Dollar Go Further This Holiday Season!"

Three Million User-Created Quests for Star Wars Galaxies

Submitted by Scott Tortorice on Monday, November 23, 2009 - 19:14. tags: Strategy, PC

Known for innovation in massively multiplayer online gaming, Sony Online Entertainment today announced its Chronicle Master system in the hit title Star Wars Galaxies has resulted in over three million user-created quests to date. The Star Wars Galaxies Chronicle Master system gives players the ability to create stories in-game and allow other players to follow and complete these quests. The player-driven content creation empowered the community by allowing players to create their own plot using iconic characters in the legendary setting of the Star Wars universe.

"Players Can Now Download Star Wars Galaxies: The Complete Online Adventures Premium Plus Pack from Steam and Direct2Drive"

Graffiti Entertainment to Distribute Horrible Histories: Ruthless Romans

Submitted by Scott Tortorice on Monday, November 23, 2009 - 18:46. tags: DS, DSi, Strategy, PC, Wii

Graffiti Entertainment today announced that it has secured an exclusive distribution deal to publish ‘Horrible Histories: Ruthless Romans (Wii, Nintendo DS, PC)’ in North America, developed by Slitherine.

Horrible Histories: Ruthless Romans is based on the popular Horrible Histories series of educational books for children authored by Terry Deary. Follow Rassimus on his quest to become a gruesome gladiator. Explore ancient Rome and meet a host of horrible characters, play mad mini-games and find out how to fight like a gladiator. Fight your way to the greatest duel of all in the cruel Coliseum and become Rome’s latest hero!

Do you have what it takes to become the most ruthless Roman of all?

"North American gamers get a taste of Roman Justice...."

Nintendo Announces Black Friday DSi Bundle

Submitted by Scott Tortorice on Monday, November 23, 2009 - 18:42. tags: Console Sales, DSi, Game Sales, Nintendo

Two extraordinary releases from Nintendo are about to give Black Friday holiday shoppers an incredible value – but they won't last long. Starting Nov. 27, U.S. consumers can purchase Metallic Blue or White Nintendo DSi systems that come pre-installed with more than $20 in software value. These Nintendo DSi bundles are priced for the holidays and will be available while supplies last at participating retailers nationwide.

“These limited-edition bundles come packed with some of the great Nintendo DSiWare games and applications that have made Nintendo DSi such a big hit with shoppers young and old,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “The special price and pre-installed titles make the bundles a huge value for the holidays.”

"Limited-Edition Bundles Include a New Color, Won't Last Long"

Champions Online Nemesis Confrontation Begins Next Week

Submitted by Scott Tortorice on Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 00:38. tags: Atari, Champions Online, Cryptic Studios, MMO, PC

Atari, one of the world's most recognized videogame publishers, and Cryptic Studios, developers of City of Heroes, City of Villains, Champions Online and Star Trek Online, are pleased to reveal the Nemesis Confrontation event for Champions Online. On November 24, players will face their greatest Nemeses in a battle to protect our universe from being conquered by an interdimensional evil.

"We wanted to take our unique Nemesis System to the next level and do something really awesome with it," said Bill Roper, Executive Producer of Champions Online. "So we asked ourselves, what if your Nemesis could band together with your buddy's Nemesis to take you on? Epic."

"Event to Run Alongside Free-to-Play Thanksgiving Weekend"

BioWare Announces Return to Ostagar DLC

Submitted by Scott Tortorice on Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 00:35. tags: Bioware, Dragon Age: Origins, EA Games, RPG, PC, PS3, X360

BioWare announced today that the Return to Ostagar downloadable content (DLC) for Dragon Age: Origins will be available for the Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system, the PlayStation3 computer entertainment system and PC versions this Holiday season in North America and Europe. 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.

"Will be available in time for Christmas!"

Blood Bowl: Dark Elves Edition Starting November 26

Submitted by Scott Tortorice on Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 00:31. tags: Strategy, PC

Blood Bowl, the imaginary forerunner of football, is an ultra violent team sport set in the Warhammer fantasy universe. It lets players compose a team of Orcs, Elves, Humans, Dwarves and many other fantasy creatures before jumping into the bloodiest arenas. The sport game is both strategic and violent. It requires tactics, a certain amount of game-sense and a lot of self-confidence.

Recently released in Europe where it reached first place on the PC charts, Blood Bowl will be launched in the United States on the Steam digital platform starting November 26. Preorders will start on Thursday, November 19th.

"New video and screens showcase the newest race to join the game"

Field of Glory Digital Goes Live

Submitted by Scott Tortorice on Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 19:30. tags: Strategy, PC

Slitherine is proud to announce the online release of Field of Glory Digital. The PC turn-based strategy game is the official digital product of the award winning tabletop gaming system. Now translated into all major European languages, the wargames rules have appeared on the shelves of bookstores across the world. To date sales of the series have exceeded 200.000 copies and comprise of the full Wargames rule set plus 10 additional Companion Books, with the final Companion now in production to complete this popular series.

"PC Game version of award winning tabletop game released on the web"