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Originally Posted by wraggster

Trion Worlds has launched Rift Lite, giving players free access to the MMOG up to level 20, with no restrictions on playtime.
The launch coincides with the release of the latest Rift update, version 1.7, which adds weddings, new and tweaked dungeons, PvP improvements and more; for the full list, follow the source link below.
Scott Hartsman, Trion's CCO and executive producer on Rift, said: "In the past ten months, Rift has evolved at a breakneck pace, through seven massive updates

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Bungie will complete the handover process for Halo on March 31, passing responsibility for the iconic shooter series to Microsoft's internal studio 343 Industries.
"All live Halo data will be managed by 343 Industries, and Bungie will no longer be able to update game stats and player service records, to host new user generated content, or to operate the Bungie Pro service," confirmed an official statement.
"All currently supported, Bungie-developed Halo titles will be

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Examine the 2012 London event and those from yesteryear with AR.
Smartphone AR and QR solutions firm ARworks has created the app ahead of the summer's Olympic games, which will take place in London, UK.
It comes as part of the Junaio AR browser, which uses image recognition to provide users with additional info and interactive functions.
Now, ARworks has developed a 2012 Olympics 'channel' which is available via the Junaio app. Users are able to peruse venues of the 2012 tournament

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Harmonix announced today that Cee Lo's "Forget You" will close out Dance Central 2 DLC for January, with several more tracks to step it up in February.

"Forget You" will be available tomorrow, January 31, for 240 MSP ($2). Beginning February 14 with Michael Franti and Spearhead's "Say Hey (I Love You)," Kelis' "Milkshake" and LMFAO ft. Lauren Bennett and GoonRock's

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Rising Star Games, UK publisher of Japanese franchises such as Harvest Moon andNo More Heroes, is making a foray into US publishing, MCV reports. Rising Star has opened an office in California and plans to release its first title, Cave'sAkai Katana, on Xbox 360 in Q2 2012. We've watched with bitter jealousy as Japan and Europe enjoyed some of these releases exclusively, and Cave in particular has been very good at rubbing it in our faces. Party's over, Cave.

Rising Star has also launched

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