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Opposable Thumbs weekend gaming for 10/11/08

fcaron@arstechnica.com (Frank Caron) — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Many great weekends of gaming are ahead, so we're starting a new weekend log of the content that the Opposable Thumbs staff is playing. Come share your weekend gaming plans in the comments!

MK vs. DC Kollector's Edition gets Alex Ross cover, art

vansau@gmail.com (Michael Thompson) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:40:00 GMT

Midway is appealing to comics nerds even more than expected, thanks to the announced content of the MK vs. DC Kollector's Edition.

Is Dead Space scary? Yes.

bkuchera@arstechnica.com (Ben Kuchera) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:15:00 GMT

After spending around six hours with Dead Space for the feature review, we have an early verdict. Yes, it's scary.

XBLA may not delist games after all

(Andrew Webster) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:50:00 GMT

Microsoft has revealed that it will not go through with its plans to delist poorly performing XBLA games.

Konami shows new Castlevania game, targets DMC fans

fcaron@arstechnica.com (Frank Caron) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:30:00 GMT

At long last, Castlevania appears to be getting the current-generation treatment it deserves. Konami has unveiled a new game in the series due for both the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3.

Left 4 Dead to receive $10 million ad campaign

vansau@gmail.com (Michael Thompson) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:40:00 GMT

Left 4 Dead, the upcoming horror-shooter from Valve, is going to be promoted all over the place in the near future, thanks to a massive advertising budget.

Sony: Gran Turismo still coming to PSP

(Andrew Webster) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:20:00 GMT

While the game is inching ever closer to vaporware status, Sony insists that Gran Turismo is still coming to the PSP.

Fallout 3 hits torrents already

(Andrew Webster) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Despite being nearly three weeks away from release, Fallout 3 has already hit the torrent sites and been downloaded more than 2,000 times.

Molyneux: I'd like to do another Syndicate or Populous game

vansau@gmail.com (Michael Thompson) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:40:00 GMT

Peter Molyneux wouldn't mind getting to work on some of the classic games he made for Bullfrog. He just doesn't expect to get the opportunity anytime soon.

Review: Legend of Kage 2 is the son of Shinobi and Sonic

fcaron@arstechnica.com (Frank Caron) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:20:00 GMT

Legend of Kage 2 may not have the most outstanding pedigree in the canon of video games, but what the game lacks in history it makes up for in raw action.

PlayStation Store update: lingering edition

fcaron@arstechnica.com (Frank Caron) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:06:00 GMT

The monthly issue of Qore joins some demos, a few downloadable titles, and a new, high-brow interactive artwork for the PS3 called Linger In Shadows.

Fable II multiplayer: online play is still a go!

vansau@gmail.com (Michael Thompson) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:00:23 GMT

Fable II won't have online multiplay... no, wait, it will. Lionhead has worked liked mad (and succeeded) to include a feature that was originally promised, then delayed.

No More Heroes getting sequel treatment

(Andrew Webster) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:30:00 GMT

The cult-classic Wii action title No More Heroes is returning in the form of a sequel as NMH: Desperate Struggle was unveiled at the Tokyo Game Show.

Microsoft shows off holiday plans with bundles, new firmware

bkuchera@arstechnica.com (Ben Kuchera) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Microsoft is coming on strong for the holidays, with a completely redesigned user interface launching on November 19, and new hardware bundles heading to retailers.

The shopping list gets lighter: Bionic Commando delayed

fcaron@arstechnica.com (Frank Caron) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:44:34 GMT

In the midst of the Tokyo Game Show comes news that Capcom's brand new Bionic Commando title has been delayed until early 2009.

Activision settles with sixth defendant over Call of Duty 3 piracy

bkuchera@arstechnica.com (Ben Kuchera) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:40:00 GMT

Activision settles its sixth lawsuit over Call of Duty 3 piracy for $100,000. The defendant had no legal counsel, and no one is willing to speak about the case.

Resistance to use PS3-PSP connectivity for "PSP Plus"

fcaron@arstechnica.com (Frank Caron) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:38:14 GMT

Sony has unveiled a new PSP-PS3 connectivity feature with Resistance 2 and Resistance: Retribution that will allow gamers to play through the PSP game using the PS3 controller.

Guitar Hero: World Tour launch DLC detailed

(Andrew Webster) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:20:00 GMT

Activision has detailed some of the initial DLC fans can expect for Guitar Hero: World Tour. The set includes R.E.M, Blind Melon, Boston, and more.

Gears 2 hype begins with "Last Day" cog hunt (with code)

fcaron@arstechnica.com (Frank Caron) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:08:02 GMT

The Gears of War 2 marketing push has begun, as media have been sent life-sized Cogs with special codes on them. What could this mean? Our code inside.

Halo 3 "Recon" prequel detailed with new campaign, character

fcaron@arstechnica.com (Frank Caron) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:40:00 GMT

Bungie has detailed the upcoming Halo 3 expansion called "Recon," which will bring new campaign content, new multiplayer levels, and a brand new main character.