Deus Ex: Human Revolution has claimed another chart scalp this morning - in the official weekly PC boxed sales list.

The action RPG, developed by Eidos Montreal, jumps ahead of The Sims 3: Generations and The Sims 3, which both drop one place to No.2 and No.3 respectively.

Valve's Portal 2 is the Top 10's highest climber, up three spots to No.8.

Deus Ex also this morning took top spot in the official All Formats UK games chart.

The full UKIE/GfK-ChartTrack Top 20 boxed PC game sales for week ending August 27:

1) DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION (Square Enix)
2) THE SIMS 3: GENERATIONS (EA)
3) THE SIMS 3 (EA)
4) FOOTBALL MANAGER 2011 (Sega)
5) THE SIMS: MEDIEVAL (EA)
6) THE SIMS 3: LATE NIGHT (EA)
7) WORLD OF WARCRAFT: CATACLYSM (Blizzard)
8) PORTAL 2 (EA)
9) STARCRAFT II: WINGS OF LIBERTY (Blizzard)
10) THE WITCHER 2: ASSASSINS OF KINGS (Namco)
11) CIVILIZATION V (2K)
12) SHOGUN 2: TOTAL WAR (Sega)
13) THE SIMS 2 (EA)
14) TROPICO 4 (Kalypso)
15) CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS (Activision)
16) DAWN OF WAR II: RETRIBUTION (THQ)
17) FABLE III (Microsoft)
18) DUKE NUKEM FOREVER (2K)
19) HOMEFRONT (THQ)
20) EMPIRE & NAPOLEON TOTAL WAR COLLECTION (Sega)

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Sony is holding steadfast to the game-centric "philosophy" it attached to PSP when it comes to selling new hardware PS Vita.

The platform holder dedicated a significant chunk of its GamesCom showcase in Germany this month to showing Vita's social networking functions and general connectivity - hinting at a change in strategy compared to its handheld predecessor.

However, speaking in the latest issue of Edge, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe boss Jim Ryan said that video games software was the priority for Vita - just as it had been with PSP.

"To the extent that PSP targeted the core gamer who was after a good gaming experience, the philosophy is basically the same," he said. "But I think the nature of [Vita] allows us to provide a differentiated gaming experience in a manner that the design of PSP simply did not allow."

He added: "The core principle is to provide the best portable gaming experience possible. It's as simple as that."

Ryan commented that PS Vita was seen at Sony as a "true digital device" - unlike PSP or PS2. "Where it ends up is going to be hard to tell at this stage," he admitted, "but it's of considerable interest to us."

PS Vita will be launched in Japan before the end of 2011, but won't hit the US or UK until early next year.

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Nintendo has confirmed the full list of 10 free NES games that early 3DS adopters will be getting on September 1.
The newly confirmed games are: Metroid, Open Tournament Golf, Wrecking Crew, Yoshi and Zelda II: The Adventure of Link. They join the previously confirmed titles: Super Mario Bros., Donkey Kong Jr., Balloon Fight, Ice Climber and The Legend of Zelda.

Awesome.

Those games will be available to download free from September 1 for 3DS Ambassadors; that is everyone who bought a 3DS before the price drop and logged into the eShop before August 12 (although failing that, there are other ways to prove your eligibility).

Nintendo will later this year give eligible Ambassadors 10 free Game Boy Advance games, seven which have been confirmed as: Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3, Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Metroid Fusion, WarioWare, Inc.: Minigame Mania, Mario vs. Donkey Kong, Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 and Kirby & the Amazing Mirror.

The 10 free NES games will go on sale to the general public later this year, but Nintendo says it has 'no plan' to ever sell the 10 GBA games. That makes them hot exclusives, innit.http://www.computerandvideogames.com/317235/3ds-ambassadors-all-10-nes-games-named/ ...

It's a good'un for this week's US PlayStation Store update, especially for PlayStation Plus subscribers.
For those coughing up the monthly cash, the Assassin's Creed: Revelations multiplayer beta kicks off this Friday, and they can now also download a playable demo of God of War: Origins Collection (which bundles the two PSP GoW games on a Blu-ray for PS3).

For everyone else, Hothead Games' wacky-looking 'The Baconing' is out, along with the old-school Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection.

Here's the full list:

PlayStation Plus

Free BETA Access:
Assassin's Creed: Revelations Multiplayer Beta (release date 9/2/11)

Exclusive Demo:
God of War: Origins Collection Demo

PSN PLAY Discounts:
Street Fighter III Third Strike: Online Edition, $11.99
The Baconing, $11.99
BloodRayne: Betrayal, $11.99
Renegade Ops, $11.99
Shock Troopers, $7.19
World Heroes, $7.19
Shock Troopers, PSP, $5.59
World Heroes, PSP, $5.59

Discounts:
Wakeboarding HD, $3.99

Exclusive Avatar Bundle:
Section 8: Prejudice PSN Avatar Pack (10 Avatars), Free

Downloadable Games

The Baconing GWP ($14.99)
Prepare yourself for the ultimate sci-fi adventure by entering the hilarious and sizzling world of The Baconing created by Hothead Games.
You are DeathSpank, a hero and the ultimate Dispenser of Justice. You must defeat the Anti-Spank and his army of Cyborques, before they cast an evil shadow over Spanktopia.
Discover exciting new worlds and battle hordes of enemies as you search to unlock the secret within the Fires of Bacon.
ESRB Rated T
File size 994 MB

Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection ($9.99)
The Original Arcade Trilogy together for the first time. Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat II and Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 enhanced with online play, leaderboards, and trophies.
ESRB Rated M
File size 222 MB

4 Elements HD ($9.99)
The ancient kingdom is in peril! Evil forces have dried up the altar of life. Unlock ancient magic books and restore the land to life. The mix of addictive Match-3 gameplay, explosive bonuses, spectacular Full HD graphics and intuitive controls using PlayStation Move motion controller as well as DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller will give you a brilliant gameplay experience with 4 Elements HD!
ESRB Rated E
File size 168 MB

Ugly Americans: Apocalypseageddon + Trial ($9.99)
Discover the awesomely hilarious world of Ugly Americans and stop the evil plot to bring the end of days! Play online or locally for up to 4 player co-op dual stick shooting action. Play as Leonard (the drunken wizard,) Grimes (the tough cop,) Callie (the hot demon chick,) or Mark (the lucky human) and use their special abilities and the BSU-3000 to annihilate everything in sight.
ESRB Rated M
File size 1.64 GB

The Baconing - Roesha(GWP) add-on (Free)
ESRB Rated
File size

Shock Troopers ($8.99)
SHOCK TROOPERS, a run-and-gun shooting game featuring 8 mercenaries who face a terrorist organization, enlist for action on NEOGEO Station! Choose between two fighting styles, or a team of 3 soldiers in "TEAM BATTLE" mode. Run through the battlefield and choose the best routes!
ESRB Rated T
File size 77 MB

World Heroes ($8.99)
WORLD HEROES, the game that gathers 8 fighters from different historic eras comes to NEOGEO Station! Featuring two game modes, Normal and DEATH MATCH, a merciless mode full of traps! Choose your favorite hero from the 8 characters available and become the greatest warrior of all-time!
ESRB Rated T
File size 49 MB

Elevator Action Deluxe ($9.99)
You are a legendary super spy. Your mission: steal the documents and escape. But this isn't the same game you remember from the arcades! New bad guys, new traps, and new challenges all await you. Are you good enough to survive ELEVATOR ACTION DELUXE? Contains the arcade original ELEVATOR ACTION for your retro enjoyment.
ESRB Rated T
File size 455 MB

Game Demos (free)

The Baconing Demo
Prepare yourself for the ultimate sci-fi adventure by entering the hilarious and sizzling world of The Baconing created by Hothead Games. You are DeathSpank, the ultimate Dispenser of Justice. You must defeat the Anti-Spank and his army of Cyborques, before they cast an evil shadow over Spanktopia. Discover exciting new worlds as you search to unlock the secret within the Fires of Bacon.
ESRB Rated T
File size 994 MB

Ugly Americans: Apocalypseageddon Demo
Discover the awesomely hilarious world of Ugly Americans and stop the evil plot to bring the end of days! Play online or locally for up to 4 player co-op dual stick shooting action. Play as Leonard (the drunken wizard,) Grimes (the tough cop,) Callie (the hot demon chick,) or Mark (the lucky human) and use their special abilities and the BSU-3000 to annihilate everything in sight. This is the trial version of the game.
ESRB Rated M
File size 1.64 MB

Add-on Game Content

LittleBigPlanet 2 Toy Story 3 Costume Pack ($5.99)
Download the Toy Story Costume Pack to dress your Sackboy up as your favorite Toy Story characters, including: - Mr. Pricklepants - Lots-O'-Huggin' Bear - Trixie - Dolly To download these costumes, you must already own LittleBigPlanet 2.
File size 110 KB

LittleBigPlanet 2 Mr. Pricklepants costume ($1.99)
The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly how you want. Download this additional costume to really stand out from the crowd! To download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet 2.
File size 110 KB

LittleBigPlanet 2 Dolly costume ($1.99)
The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly how you want. Download this additional costume to really stand out from the crowd! To download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet 2.
File size 110 KB

LittleBigPlanet 2 Trixie costume ($1.99)
The best thing about Sackboy is that you can make him look and act exactly how you want. Download this additional costume to really stand out from the crowd! To download this costume, you must already own LittleBigPlanet ...

After an in-principle agreement was reached by the Attorneys-General, the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) has been drafting points on the new policy on R18+.
On the ALRC web site, a list of the key principles being adhered to for the creation of the new R18+ guidelines has been posted, with people able to comment on any of the proposed points until 2nd September (this Friday).
Obvious points such as adults being able to play what they want and protecting children from harmful images are present, but a couple of the more interesting points are as follows:

• 'The regulatory and classification framework needs to be responsive to technological change and adaptive to new technologies, platforms and services.' This point is likely to indicate a move away from previously foolhardy attempts to regulate downloadable content, especially on handheld devices.

• 'The classification framework should not impede competition and innovation, and not disadvantage Australian media content and service providers in international markets.' Recognition that our restrictive ratings system causes unique skus to be made up for our region, games to never make it to our shores, edits to be made and release dates to be shifted is long overdue, and should see retail able to compete more directly with international web sites and other delivery platforms locally.

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/austr...-policy/083914
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[Evan Flint] and his wife use a lot of online recipes in the kitchen. Rather than printing them out, they bought an iPad as a cooking companion. But in their cramped kitchen he needed to find a place for the high-end hardware that is out-of-the-way yet accessible. Some head scratching and parts bin diving led to this under-cabinet iPod dock.
The dock itself is a cradle made out of sheet aluminum. After cutting to shape, [Evan] bent up the sides and bottom to center the iPad. Since this is not a permanent fixture he needed to make the cradle collapsible. He used a CAD program to design the base tray to let the cradle lay flat, while giving several options to the angle when it is in use. Once the cooking is done just fold it up and the drawer slides make for easy under-cabinet storage.
Because he doesn’t own the house he didn’t want to make permanent alterations to the cabinet. But he does lament the unfinished look of the drawer slides. We’d just grab some pre-finished oak crown molding from the home store and wrap the entire thing. The left-edge of molding could slide out with the cradle when in use.

http://hackaday.com/2011/08/30/retra...r-the-kitchen/
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The Ambassador Programme - Nintendo's way of compensating early adopters for the 3DS price drop - begins on September 1. We're yet to receive a final list of the games on offer to European gamers, and have sought confirmation, but in the meantime Nintendo has announced the ten NES games that will be available to Japanese users: Super Mario Bros, Donkey Kong Jr, Balloon Fight, Ice Climber, The Legend Of Zelda, Wrecking Crew, Mario Open Golf, Mario & Yoshi, Metroid, and The Legend Of Zelda II.

http://www.next-gen.biz/news/nintend...assador-lineup ...

Nokia temporarily closed its developer network after it was hacked and user information compromised. The company said members' personal information including dates of birth, email and Skype addresses may have been stolen, but that no credit card details were taken. "A database table containing developer forum members' email addresses has been accessed, by exploiting a vulnerability in the bulletin board software that allowed an SQL Injection attack," the company said. "Initially we believed that only a small number of these forum member records had been accessed, but further investigation has identified that the number is significantly larger.

http://www.next-gen.biz/news/nokia-d...network-hacked ...

Microsoft has announced plans to bundle a downloadable copy of Tetsuya Mizuguchi’s musical shooter Child Of Eden with the current Kinect hardware offering, which includes Kinect Adventures. Launching in all Xbox Live regions excluding Japan, where Child Of Eden has yet to be released, the new bundle will begin appearing in stores next week for the same price as the existing one, “available in limited quantities and while supplies last”. While Child Of Eden is also playable with a traditional Xbox 360 controller, it is widely regarded as a highlight of Kinect’s software line-up. Our review, which you can read through the link below, labelled the game “a convincing example of how motion control can breathe new life into a niche genre” and, “more than that, a masterclass in audio design and the emotive power of CG imagery

http://www.next-gen.biz/news/child-eden-bundled-kinect ...