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Trials Evolution – Origin of Pain DLC now available on Live
Trials Evolution’s first DLC pack, Origin of Pain, has launched on Live Marketplace. The drop, developed by series creator RedLynx, is available for 400 MS Points and includes 36 new tracks, new skill games, new gear, new objects, and a new BMX bike mode.
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Assassin’s Creed III trailer delves into the history of a hero
Ubisoft has released a new trailer detailing the life of the series’ newest assassin, Ratohnhaké:ton/Connor. The video focuses on Connor’s motivation and background as the latest in the long line of warriors to pit their blades against the Templars.
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Dark Elves to feature in Might and Magic Heroes VI expansion
Might and Magic Heroes VI will be receiving a new standalone expansion next spring. The untitled release will center on the Dark Elves, leaders of the Dungeon faction, and their early years, said to be “a time of decadence and desperation.” The campaign begins after the elves’ migration from their ancestral homelands for a hidden city, led by the hero Raelag, to serve as assassins for the Faceless. The story will not only follow the faction into new areas of Ashan but also delve into their history.
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Assassin’s Creed: Ezio Trilogy announced for PS3
Collections seem to be a hit this week, with the launch of Capcom’s Marvel vs. Capcom Origins and announcement of BioWare’s Mass Effect Trilogy being joined by word from Ubisoft about the upcoming Assassin’s Creed: Ezio Trilogy. The PS3 exclusive will launch on November 13 for $39.99 and include Assassin’s Creed II with DLC, Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood, and Assassin’s Creed Revelations. The single-disc set will follow shortly after everyone wraps up Assassin’s Creed III, set to launch on October 30.
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Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist trailer, screens released
Ubisoft has released a new trailer for Splinter Cell Blacklist detailing Sam Fisher’s new privilege, the Fifth Freedom (think Double-O status to the nth degree). Fischer will use his new powers to take down a global terrorist organization that’s wreaking havoc around the world as they up their attacks on the United States to see that the demands on their Blacklist are met.
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Sony announces two new slimmer PlayStation 3 models, bundles
The PlayStation 3 is slimming down for the winter. Sony has announced that a new slimmer PS3 will be available in either charcoal black or classic white in North America starting in September. There will be two models (a third with 12 GB of flash memory is a Europe-only release) released in new bundles: a 250GB model launching September 25 for $269 with a copy of Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception Game of the Year Edition and Dust 514 pre-installed with a $30 voucher for DLC, and a 500GB model launching October 30 for $299 with a copy of Assassin’s Creed III.
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Ubisoft introduces Far Cry 3′s explosive-monkey-totin’ bonus, Hurk
Ubisoft has released a trailer introducing Hurk, GameStop’s pre-order bonus for Far Cry 3. Hurk is an exclusive non-playable character who hands out quests and uses monkeys, strapped with explosives, to take out his enemies. He will be available for the 360 and PS3 versions, and in addition to exploding monkeys, he’ll also be bringing along four bonus missions and two multiplayer humiliations.
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Trials Evolution to get Origin of Pain DLC this fall
Ubisoft has announced that the first round of DLC for Trials Evolution, Origin of Pain, will be available this fall. Developed by series creator RedLynx, the 400 MS Point pack will include 36 new tracks, a new BMX bike, and “tons” of new objects for the track editor.
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Far Cry 3 video series continues with intel on drugs, psychopaths
Ubisoft has launched the second video in their Island Survival Guides series for Far Cry 3. The new guide, Psychopaths, Drugs & Other Dangers, covers the more surreal dangers that await on the Rook Islands. Topics include psychedelic side effects, hunting, crafting, mini-games, and taking on side quests for extra cash.
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New video series details how to survive the chaos of Far Cry 3
A new video series has launched for Far Cry 3 that details how players can survive the rowdy Rook Islands. The first episode of the Island Survival Guide covers the island’s history, its inhabitants, and how players can expect to get around in the wilds.
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