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Originally Posted by wraggster

Indie studio Big Block Games is developing an RPG from prototype to final build in 14 days to help gaming charity Child's Play. Those that donate to the charity during development are given various perks including the ability to name a monster in the game and a DRM-free copy of the final product, with special awards for the highest donors. The team is extensively blogging about its work during its frantic fortnight, and is uploading builds and documentation as development progresses. At the time

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Xbox is kicking off its Gears of War 3 campaign with a bang – literally.
The third instalment in the 13m selling shooter series – out Tuesday, September 20th – will receive a huge marketing campaign consisting of store takeovers, print activity, first-of-its-kind live TV ads and special graffiti art made by triggering explosions.
“We’re incredibly excited about the launch of Gears of War 3,” said Xbox’s UK sales and marketing director Stephen McGill. “Yes, it’s the end of the trilogy,

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Rising Star Games has released a new batch of screenshots from Harvest Moon DS: Grand Bazaar.
Our US readers might be thinking, "Why would they do that for a game released over a year ago?" If you're Japan that would be over two-and-a-half years ago.

It's because the game's only just preparing for its UK release. Rising Star Games finally picked up UK publishing rights

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Originally Posted by wraggster

It would seem that the Move Pack: Rise of the Cakeling isn't the only treat on its way to LittleBigPlanet fans.
A teaser image posted on the official LBP forums (pictured) hints: "Something awesome is coming...", but offers no clues as to what it might be and when more will be revealed.

Even the image itself was called 'Sorrynohintsinfilename'. Thanks, Media Molecule.

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Ubisoft's confirmed the Assassin's Creed Revelations multiplayer beta is now available for download on PSN, exclusively for PlayStation Plus and Uplay members - but you can't play it until tomorrow.

The multiplayer beta will kick off tomorrow, September 3, from 10am and close on the evening of September 11.

The beta offers access to nine characters; The Sentinel, The Vanguard, The Guardian, The Vizier, The Thespian, The Deacon, The Bombardier, The Trickster and The Champion.

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