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Originally Posted by wraggster

Just about every retailer on the planet agrees: the future is a lot closer than you may think! And here we were waiting for 30 Helens to agree this whole time ...

Ghost Recon: Future Soldier is apparently slated for launch on March 6, according to listings on Gamefly, Amazon, Target, GameStop, Wal-Mart and Best Buy. While we'd never consider a retailer listing as fact (most of the time

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Originally Posted by wraggster

If you're snagging Battlefield 3 from Amazon, you'll net some extra goodies, the online retailer has revealed. Everyone who pre-orders will gain not only theBattlefield 3: Back to Karkand DLC -- which includes four different maps fromBattlefield 2 updated in Frostbite 2.0 and several of the game's "weapons, vehicles and unique rewards" -- but also some exclusive dog tags for the game's multiplayer

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Fan favourite developer Valve is once again above and beyond to please its huge fanbase with the release of free DLC for hit title Portal 2 tomorrow (October 4^th).
Called Portal 2: Peer Review, the download will appear on Xbox Live, the PlayStation Network and Steam.
It continues the narrative explored in in the game’s co-op campaign but will also include a leader board based single player and co-op Challenge Mode.

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/free-...is-week/085737

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Originally Posted by wraggster

SSX is on course to become a regularly released series again, EA has told MCV.
The last title in the franchise was 2007 Wii title SSX Blur. But with SSX making its comeback next January on Xbox 360 and PS3, EA wants to ensure fans don’t have to wait as long for the next instalment.
“We don’t want to wait another five years to bring it out again on PS4 or Xbox 720 or whatever,” SSX communications boss Duke Indrasigamany told MCV.
“But it depends on when the next consoles

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Facebook games giant Zynga believes it can win over the core gamer with its upcoming release Mafia Wars 2.
The game is the first true sequel from a company best known for its casual hits like FarmVille and CityVille, and serves as a further indication of how social network games are growing to be increasingly reliant on recognised brands.
When asked if the 'hardcore social' demographic was becoming more important, Zynga general manager Erik Bethke told MCV the firm "likes to surprise

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