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Originally Posted by wraggster

Microsoft's detailed an upcoming Halo Reach title update set to introduce a Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary weapon to the Bungie FPS.

The update, which is targeted for release in October, will see the return of the monstrously overpowered Halo: Combat Evolved Magnum pistol, which will be supported in special, classic playlists.

In addition, the update will introduce several multiplayer fixes including a change to Armour Lock which sees the power absorb a level of damage

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Eurogamer reports some encouraging news for console-bound fans of online shooters. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, the new stand-alone version of the wildly successful Half-Life mod recently announced by Valve, will support mouse and keyboard controls on the PlayStation 3. This isn't entirely unprecedented; 2007'sUnreal Tournament 3 had a similar feature, but the idea has never gained momentum. If the idea of allowing PC-style controls on a console does catch on, could this help remove some of

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Publisher Konami has admitted that it has to evolve how people pay and play Pro Evolution Soccer.
And as has seemingly become the way in recent years, it appears that following EA’s lead is very much the order of the day.
"I understand that there is a need to do something similar to EA,” the series’ long-term producer Shingo ‘Seabass’ Takatsuka toldEurogamer. “However at this moment we still do not have something concrete in place.
"There's a balance to be

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Microsoft has revealed that gamers’ first chance to get a look at the Halo 4 version of the iconic Warthog land vehicle will be in racing title Forza 4.
Wired reports that the vehicle will be hidden somewhere in Turn 10’s racer, which is due out in the UK on October 14^th.
The bad news, however, is that the car itself won’t be used in races. Instead it will be included in the Autovista mode which allows players to use Kinect to examine an detailed model of the vehicle and play with

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Originally Posted by wraggster

Microsoft has announced that it has landed an exclusivity deal for Bethesda’s The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
The first two pieces of DLC for the game will be exclusive on Xbox Live for 30 days after their release. Throughout this period they will not be available on the PlayStation Network.
Details of what exactly will be included in that DLC have yet to be announced.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim will be released in the UK on November 11^th.

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/xbox-...usivity/083823

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