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Originally Posted by wraggster

The release date for the Xbox 360 version of banana republic dictatorship simTropico 4 has been moved to October 18. The game's previous launch window was "mid-September," but a representative for publisher Kalypso Media confirmed the new date for us today.The PC version of Tropico 4 is available now, and although it isn't radically different in terms of visuals from its predecessor, it's a better and more focused experience.http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/22/tr...d-until-oct-1/

Originally Posted by wraggster

No, you don't need a trailer to know how Tetris works, but you do need one to see the surprisingly numerous array of extra modes in the 3DS game, Tetris Axis. The bonus games range far beyond the normal "Tetris with some blocks already laid out," including weirdo modes like one in which you guide a single game piece through a racetrack, a game about building up a cylindrical tower, and even AR modes that put the Tetris playing field on your desk.

We're sure a lot of people

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Hit TV drama series NCIS will be heading to consoles next month in the form of a point-and-click-style adventure game.
Ubisoft will publish the title on Xbox 360, PS3, PC, 3DS and Wii on October 28th.
Players will be able to control their favourite characters from the show in third-person and search for clues to solve murder cases. NCIS features four original in-game episodes written and developed with the writers of the TV programme.
There will also be several mini-games to complete

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Wii owners can escape the cold this winter with a new sports compilation that hits shelves on November 4th.
The summer-themed Go Vacation features 50 activities, ranging from sports mini-games to dance-based challenges.
These games also vary depending on which resort players choose. So surfing and scuba diving can be found in the Marine Resort, while the Snow Resort offers skiing and snowball fights.
Players can travel between these different areas by exploring Kawawii Island on

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Developer DICE has announced a timed exclusivity deal for Battlefield 3 DLC on PS3.
Starting with the game’s first download, Back to Karkland, all DLC for the title will be available exclusively for one week on PS3 before it hits Xbox 360 and PC.
The deal apes that enjoyed by Microsoft and Activision which sees all Call of Duty DLC enjoy a period of timed exclusivity on Xbox 360 – typically for around a month.
The agreement is the latest in a long-line of close ties between

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