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Originally Posted by wraggster

Details of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's multiplayer modes have appeared, courtesy of a Kotaku source.

According to the tipster, multiplayer will be split between traditional maps and co-op Spec Ops maps. As reported last week, the latter will include both a survival mode and mission-based stages.

It's thought that around 20 maps are currently being worked on, though it's not clear how many will come with the game and how many will be offered post-launch as DLC.

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Originally Posted by wraggster

You-should-buy-it downloadable shooter Section 8: Prejudice expands today with the Overdrive map pack.

Inside are two new maps: Abaddon and Sky Dock. Abaddon has magma craters and a power facility built on hot ground. Sky Dock is space port nestled in a frozen land. Both are playable online and off, and across all game types.

The Overdrive map pack costs 320 Microsoft Points. They're available on PC and Xbox 360. No word on the PS3 equivalent, which will need to wait

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Those who subscribe to Call of Duty: Elite, the social networking, stat-tracking service for the gargantuan first-person shooter series, get exclusive access to a Call of Duty web TV series.

"We have engaged some top Hollywood talent to create linear video content that will be exclusive to Elite members," Activision Publishing boss Eric Hirshberg told the Guardian. "That content is inspired by Call of Duty."

He continued: "If you're a sports

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Sega has put the official stamp on Sonic Generations for 3DS with official details released today.

Pretty much confirming what had been previously reported from a Nintendo Power feature that hit the net, Sonic Generations on 3DS will feature "new stereoscopic 3D levels designed exclusively for the handheld console".

The game will also don an exclusive unlockable 'Special Stage', and will use the machine's StreetPass feature to let you "collect new content

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Almost forgotten shooter returns with Sega confirming spring 2012 release
Sega has at last, in its own words, "re-announced" long-awaited FPS Aliens: Colonial Marines, which is now scheduled for a release on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC in spring 2012.
It will be shown off at Sega's stand at E3 next week. The game sees players assume the role of a Colonial Marine squad as they investigate a deserted space vessel.
After a prolonged period MIA, Colonial Marines was eventually

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