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Originally Posted by wraggster

Crystal Dynamics' decision to give the Tomb Raider franchise a comprehensive makeover with the forthcoming PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 reboot felt like the only way to go for the series, the developer has insisted.

Discussing the game with Edge, Crystal Dynamics boss Darrell Gallagher explained that the game's traditional formula had run out of steam.
"A reboot for us felt like the necessary thing to do," said Gallagher.
"Lara had hit her apex in how she was

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Shell out for a copy of cacophonous sci-fi wash-out Battle: Los Angeles on Blu-ray and you'll get access to a Resistance 3 demo.

According to G4TV, every copy of the Blu Ray includes access to a 30 minute demo for the forthcoming PlayStation 3 shooter.
Apparently you'll get to try the swamp stage shown off in the gameplay trailer below.
It's yet to be confirmed whether the offer is US-only, but we're chasing Sony for answers and will be sure to update.
The Battle:

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Microsoft will mark Halo's 10th anniversary with Halo Fest, a three day event taking place during the annual Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle this August.

Billed as "the largest and most expansive live Halo experience ever" over on Halo Waypoint, you can expect tournaments, exclusive panels and prizes.
Could it also see a new Halo title announced? Perhaps that rumoured remake of Combat Evolved?
"See why the last ten years of Halo were just the beginning,"

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Eurogamer-loved atomic puzzler SpaceChem is getting an explosion of new content.

A level editor leads the free additions, and allows budding scientists to concoct their own research assignments and share them with others.
On top of that you'll find 12 new levels, leaderboards, Steam Achievements and puzzles hiding a Moustachiam Alloy unlockable for Team Fortress 2.
You can nab free SpaceChem update on Steam now. There should be an "Update Now" button in-game, too.

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Originally Posted by wraggster

The PC system requirements for Duke Nukem Forever are in, and they're relatively easy on the wallet.

Let's hope you haven't been keeping your PC top of the range for 14 years while the game was made.
The only operating systems mentioned were Windows XP, Vista and 7.

Minimum:

• CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 2.0 Ghz
• Graphics: NIVIDIA GeForce 7600 / ATI Radeon HD 2600
• RAM: 1GB
• Hard Drive: 10GB

Recommended:

• CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo

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