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Originally Posted by wraggster

Valve Software has made its popular physics puzzler Portal free until September 20, hoping to see it used in classrooms.
"When we heard the buzz surrounding the new role video games are playing in education, we had to throw our hat in the ring," said the developer.
"Innovative educators are finding ways to incorporate Portal and Portal 2 into their classrooms-helping teach physics and critical-thinking skills. It's eye-opening to see how video games can be used in amazing

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Originally Posted by wraggster

EA has responded to allegations that the full-price Tiger Woods 12 game on PC is incomparable with its namesake on console.
On PC, Tiger Woods 12 lacks several of the single-player modes present on console. What's more, the console multiplayer mode has been replaced on PC by a limited three-month subscription to Tiger Woods Online.
In a statement given to Eurogamer, EA described Tiger Woods 12 on PC as "a unique experience"; one that "combines some of the best single-player

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Originally Posted by wraggster

X-Wing and Tie Fighter dev LucasArts is hiring staff for an Aerial Combat Title.
Experience with flight sims, aerial shooters and "especially space-based shooters" is considered "a plus", according to a senior gameplay engineer job advert.
Could LucasArts be in the throes of reviving 1990's spaceship shooter series X-Wing?
Other LucasArts job posts tease an action adventure game and a first-person shooter.
There's no indication yet of what they are. A

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Persona 2: Innocent Sin will arrive in UK and Europe with a bulging Collector's Edition package exclusive to the region.
While US Persona fans can pre-order the game to get a soundtrack CD with their game, EU buyers will be able to grab this full-fat Collector's Edition (pictured), which will include:

- Special Collector's Edition box
- UMD box featuring a double sided inlay

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Ubisoft has announced a tenth instalment in its highly successful dancing series – Just Dance Kids.
The game will be released on November 4^th in the UK for Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii. Kinect and Move compatibility has been confirmed.
The game will feature 40 kid-orientated tracks as well as a lively colour palette and easy-to-follow gameplay. The track list includes ‘The Hokey Pokey’, ‘Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes’ and ‘I Am A Gummy Bear (The Gummy Bear Song)’.
As well

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