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Dark Souls for 360, PS3 expands with Artorias of the Abyss DLC
The extra content that was added to the Prepare to Die Edition of Dark Souls for PC, Artorias of the Abyss, has launched as DLC for 360 and PS3. The FromSoftware-developed expansion features a new quest that will see players setting out to battle the evils behind a darkness spreading from the forests of Oolacile, and a host of new content, including maps, bosses, enemies, weapons, and armor. The player vs. player component has also been improved, with gamers now able “to assemble battles against one another for all-out fights to the death.”
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Skylanders Giants invading retail this Sunday
Gamers of all ages have made Toys for Bob’s Skylanders a hit, and for those who’ve been waiting for a new adventure, the wait is almost over. Activision has announced that the savior of many a parent’s sanity will return this Sunday with Skylanders Giants. The sequel will once again pit portal masters against the nefarious and stubbornly resilient Portal Master Kaos. Joining the original crew, who carry over all stats and customizations, are 16 new characters, including eight double-sized Giant Skylanders. The new Wow Pow system adds a new upgrade path for new and old Skylander alike—looks like it’s time to break out Trigger Happy.
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Mugen Souls ships to retail for PS3
NIS America’s latest role-playing game Mugen Souls has shipped to retail for PS3. The Compile Heart-developed adventure features a journey spanning seven worlds, filled with turn-based combat set on free-roaming battle maps, and with an emphasis on character customization. Enemies can be killed with linked attacks or subdued with Moe Kill to serve as peons, while your allies can assigned to take up arms as one of several job classes.
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Silent Hill: Book of Memories in stores, PS Store for PS Vita
Gamers wanting a touch of horror in their co-op action will be able to take a different kind of trip to Silent Hill today with the release of Silent Hill: Book of Memories for PS Vita. The action-RPG allows players to team up and explore different Otherworlds, solving puzzles, fighting enemies, and battling through Nightmares, as they alter their own past by editing the memories scrawled throughout the mysterious book.
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Larian and GOG.com launch ‘pay what you want’ Divinity promo
It’s been a busy week for Larian Studios. First, the announcement of the limited edition Divinity Anthology Collector’s Edition, and now, a new ‘Pay What You Want’ initiative with GOG.com. From now until October 18, gamers who have yet to try one or all of Larian’s Divinity collection—Divine Divinity, Beyond Divinity, and Divinity II—have the chance to snag any or all at a discounted price.
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Larian celebrates in style with Divinity Anthology Collector’s Edition
As hard as it is to believe, it’s been 10 years since Divine Divinity hit store shelves. To celebrate the anniversary, Larian Studios has announced the release of a new premium bundle: Divinity Anthology Collector’s Edition. Limited to 25,000 units, the set includes Divine Divinity, Beyond Divinity, and Divine Divinity II: Developer’s Cut (original game, Flames of Vengeance expansion, and access to Developer Mode), as well as a host of extras: two soundtracks, a 130-page Developer’s Journal, sticker set, two double-sided posters, and two codes for exclusive in-game items for next year’s Divinity: Dragon Commander and Divinity: Original Sin.
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Silent Hill: Book of Memories demo launches on PSN
PS Vita owners looking to take a trip to Silent Hill are getting their chance today with the launch of a new demo of the upcoming Silent Hill: Book of Memories. Available over PSN, the demo features the first two zones of the game and access to a handful of the weapons and power-ups, as well as a chance to experience some of the light role-playing elements. The full version will feature a new storyline and support for online multiplayer.
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Dragon’s Dogma mode update, Dark Arisen expansion announced
It’s looking as if the recently released patch and updated PlayStation 3 demo was just the first step in expanding Dragon’s Dogma’s presence. Capcom has announced that another update is in the works, which will add two new modes (Speedrun and Hard Mode), as well as an expansion set to launch in 2013: Dragon’s Dogma Dark Arisen. A trailer and a handful of screens for Arisen were also made available.
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The Bard’s Tale launches for Android bundled with 1985 original
inXile has taken the bard to new lands today with the launch of The Bard’s Tale for Android. As with the iOS release, the Android version will eventually include the original trilogy. The launch App includes the 2004 version and The Bard’s Tale I: Tales of the Unknown, with 1986′s The Bard’s Tale II: The Destiny Knight and 1988′s The Bard’s Tale III: The Thief of Fate set to be added over the next few months.
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Dungeon Defenders launches on Mac App Store for OS X
Mac gamers can now dive into Trendy Entertainment’s dank, monster-filled dungeons with the release of Dungeon Defenders on the Mac App Store. Goblins, dark elves, orcs, and more await the mighty blades and spells of daring, squatty adventurers. The Mac version is available for $14.99, as are a slew of DLC packs, including all four parts of the Lost Eternia Shards expansion.
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