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		<title>Wargame AirLand Battle to Arrive on May 30</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 07:43:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Wargame AirLand Battle, the real-time strategy game which is designed to surprise players with its brand new Dynamic Campaign system, has unveiled some new screenshots! Wanting to make something very different from the solo campaigns of Wargame European Escalation, Eugen Systems made great efforts to offer Wargame AirLand Battle an exciting campaign. In this campaign, [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/wargame-airland-battle-to-arrive-on-may-30">Wargame AirLand Battle to Arrive on May 30</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-103171" style="margin: 5px;" alt="Wargame Air Land" src="http://www.takesontech.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Wargame-Air-Land-300x168.jpg" width="300" height="168" />Wargame AirLand Battle, the <a title="Jagged Alliance Online Launching Soon on Steam" href="http://www.takesontech.com/jagged-alliance-online-launching-soon-on-steam" target="_blank">real-time strategy game</a> which is designed to surprise players with its brand new Dynamic Campaign system, has unveiled some new screenshots!</p>
<p>Wanting to make something very different from the solo campaigns of Wargame European Escalation, Eugen Systems made great efforts to offer Wargame AirLand Battle an exciting campaign. In this campaign, you&#8217;ll handle your army and your battle groups on a huge strategic map representing Europe: ordering movements, asking for reinforcements, but also launching support strikes such as intelligence missions, special forces strikes, satellite spying, bombardment, tactical nuclear attacks, etc&#8230;</p>
<p>When a zone is under attack and you need to defend it, or when you send your own battle groups to assault, you are thrown into the heart of the spectacular battles happening in real-time. Your army is persistent all along the campaign: your units and battle groups will earn experience, making them perform better with every battle they survive&#8230;. but keep in mind losses are definitive as well!</p>
<p>The campaign is also playable in multiplayer against another player. It is scheduled to be released on May 30.</p>
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		<title>Groupon for $25 off BioShock Infinite on Steam</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 01:18:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Unlike other Groupons this one one has some value. This Groupon let&#8217;s you get the PC version of BioShock Infinite for $35 on Steam!</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/groupon-for-25-off-bioshock-infinite-on-steam">Groupon for $25 off BioShock Infinite on Steam</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>Unlike other Groupons this one one has some value. This <a title="Groupon" href="http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-bioshock-pc" target="_blank">Groupon</a> let&#8217;s you get the PC version of <a title="BioShock Infinite Sells 3.7 Million Units" href="http://www.takesontech.com/bioshock-infinite-sells-3-7-million-units" target="_blank"><em>BioShock Infinite</em></a> for $35 on Steam!</p>
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		<title>Jagged Alliance Online Launching Soon on Steam</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 18:19:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Jagged Alliance Online]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Cliffhanger Productions has announced that they will be launching Jagged Alliance Online. The game brings PvP-centric gameplay to the classic strategy series when it launches on Steam this spring. Featuring modern firepower, squad combat, and turn-based gameplay, Jagged Alliance Online for Steam will be the first in the series to focus on the competitive experience, [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/jagged-alliance-online-launching-soon-on-steam">Jagged Alliance Online Launching Soon on Steam</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright  wp-image-103062" style="margin: 5px;" alt="Jagged Alliance Online" src="http://www.takesontech.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/jao_merc_gear_screen_1080p_02.161458.jpg" width="406" height="227" />Cliffhanger Productions has announced that they will be launching Jagged Alliance Online. The game brings PvP-centric gameplay to the classic strategy series when it launches on Steam this spring. Featuring modern firepower, squad combat, and turn-based gameplay, Jagged Alliance Online for <a title="Get 4 Games for a Dollar With New Stellar Bundle" href="http://www.takesontech.com/get-4-games-for-a-dollar-with-new-stellar-bundle" target="_blank">Steam</a> will be the first in the series to focus on the competitive experience, with optional content for single-player.</p>
<p>Jagged Alliance Online will offer all PvP content, including 40+ mercenaries and 500+ items, free of charge. Cliffhanger Productions assures players that everything can be purchased through regular play, with cash purchases offered only as secondary alternatives. Optionally, a single-player content pack containing 100+ hours of gameplay will be available for purchase.</p>
<p>“Jagged Alliance is all about superior tactics (and big guns, of course), so that means providing every player with a chance of winning based on tactical choices, and not any outside factors such as paid items,” says Cliffhanger Productions Founder and Creative Director, Jan Wagner, and continues, “The PvP part is also what makes us stand out from all the Jagged Alliance games, I believe, since no matter how good an AI is, in the end, the true challenge is another player. I am glad we could finally do the game the way we wanted.”</p>
<p>Lead your outfit to become the greatest mercenary company in the world. Compete in turn-based, tactical PvP duels against other mercenary teams or take on challenging contracts around the globe with our Campaign Pack. Match your tactical skills against thousands of other players to win Warzones with your allies, and climb to the top of the leader boards to be the most feared mercenary company.</p>
<p><strong>PvP Features:</strong><br />
- Build your company from 40+ mercenaries with unique attributes.<br />
- 500+ weapons and items, and crafting to improve your weapons and armor.<br />
- PvP leader boards, skill-based matchmaking, and tournaments.<br />
- Compete in Warzone events for rare weapons and items.<br />
- Form alliances with players and compete as a team.<br />
- Transfer of PvP rewards into the single-player campaign.</p>
<p><strong>Campaign Pack Features:</strong><br />
- 80+ PvE missions with over 100 hours of gameplay.<br />
- 50+ unique enemies and bosses.<br />
- Complete challenges to earn Prestige.<br />
- Take on Prestige contracts for even greater challenges and ultra-rare items.<br />
- Use your PvE company in PvP matches.</p>
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		<title>Trion Makes Rift A Free to Play Game</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 19:15:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Trion are to scrap the requirement to pay a subscription fee to play Rift, their well regarded MMO. From June 12th, players will be able to create and play through the content from the base game, and the recent Storm Legion expansion pack without charge. Rift’s free-to-play model marks a change of heart at Trion. [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/trion-makes-rift-a-free-to-play-game">Trion Makes Rift A Free to Play Game</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-102994" style="margin: 5px;" alt="rift free to play" src="http://www.takesontech.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/rift-free-to-play-300x173.jpg" width="300" height="173" /><a title="Patch Expected Today for Defiance on PS3" href="http://www.takesontech.com/patch-expected-today-for-defiance-on-ps3" target="_blank">Trion</a> are to scrap the requirement to pay a subscription fee to play Rift, their well regarded MMO. From June 12th, players will be able to create and play through the content from the base game, and the recent Storm Legion expansion pack without charge.</p>
<p>Rift’s free-to-play model marks a change of heart at Trion. Currently, Rift allows players to play Rift Lite for free; the first 20 levels of the game. Up until late last year, that was still the plan going forward: when we spoke to Scott Hartsman, the former executive producer of Rift, he felt the way forward was to retain the subscription while extending the Lite program. “What’s developed in the time since,” says Trion Creative Director Bill Fisher, “is a much wider acceptance of well designed free to play models.”</p>
<p>There will be no price for entry: players will not need to buy a box like rivals The Secret World and Guild Wars 2. The same goes for updates and expansions: “It is our goal to keep the content in Rift free &#8211; even as we move into large expansion territory,” says Bill. Free access, he says, “is the most requested feature since the game launched.” As Bill puts it, Trion want to create a free-to-play game that “truly provides value and entertainment when you choose to chip in, instead of simply adding a toll to remove pain. We want to be in the fun for good value business, not the ‘make the hurting stop’ business.”</p>
<p>The upcoming item store will stock experience and notoriety boosts tokens, currency and other convenience items. There will be a roster of vanity items for your characters and dimensions and mounts (and presumably pets). The item shop will also offer services that include gender, faction and race changes. Souls (Rift’s answer to talent trees) made available in the Storm Legion expansion will also be available for purchase. Gear will be available to buy, too.</p>
<p>There’s always a question in free-to-play games on whether it turns into a pay-to-win experience, and Trion acknowledge that buying gear may be controversial. “However, the best gear in the game must be earned,” explains Fisher, “and high level items on the store must also be available to be earned in the game if they have a high credit price.”</p>
<p>When the free-to-play switch is flicked, current players can continue their subscription, which will grant them a “patron” status. This comes with convenience and gain rate benefits, alongside a stipend of in-game currency. Although new players will have to pay for bigger bags, bank slots and additional role slots, those who previously subscribed will not lose anything from their characters. For them, Trion claims that Rift will play exactly the same as it did before: just without a subscription fee.</p>
<p>The switchover takes place on June 12th; in the meantime you can check out an info video about the Free to Play strategy below, and Rift’s patch 2.3: the Empyreal Assault will be on the servers soon, unlocking the new Dendrome zone.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/TdLha0tAB0c?rel=0" height="315" width="560" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0"></iframe></p>
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		<title>Get 4 Games for a Dollar With New Stellar Bundle</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 22:56:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Alien Hallway]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alien Shooter Revisited]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>&#160; Bundle Stars, the online game retailer, has today launched its first Stellar Bundle of awesome indie PC games for just $1, giving gamers the chance to pick up four Steam games at a bargain basement price. The first Stellar Bundle deal, titled Zombies Vs Aliens, features four gory arcade shooter games which have become indie [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/get-4-games-for-a-dollar-with-new-stellar-bundle">Get 4 Games for a Dollar With New Stellar Bundle</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Bundle Stars, the online game retailer, has today launched its first Stellar Bundle of awesome indie PC games for just $1, giving gamers the chance to pick up four <a title="Antichamber Is On Sale, Starseed Pilgrim Launches on Steam" href="http://www.takesontech.com/antichamber-is-on-sale-starseed-pilgrim-launches-on-steam" target="_blank">Steam</a> games at a bargain basement price. The first Stellar Bundle deal, titled Zombies Vs Aliens, features four gory arcade shooter games which have become indie cult favorites; Zombie Shooter, Zombie Shooter 2, Alien Shooter Revisited and Alien Hallway.</p>
<p>By purchasing the bundle of downloadable PC games from Bundle Stars, gamers can make a huge 96% saving* compared to buying the games individually. By buying any bundle from Bundle Stars, gamers are also supporting the games’ developers and contributing to the <a href="http://www.specialeffect.org.uk" target="_blank">SpecialEffect </a>charity which helps children and adults with severe disabilities to enjoy computer games.</p>
<p><strong>For just $1 gamers receive Steam keys for:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Zombie Shooter</strong> sees players fighting to save humanity as crowds of zombies fill the research base and start to take over the world. Gamers must fight through contaminated hordes, choose from different weapons, upgrade their armoury as they earn more money and improve character skills to improve chance of survival. Plus, there are two additional game modes; Survive and Gun Stand, which players can use to determine how good they really are.</p>
<p><strong>Zombie Shooter 2</strong> is a unique blend of two game genres; Action and RPG. With three game modes to choose from – Campaign, Survive and Gun Stand, players can choose a character, develop skills through gameplay, earn money and choose from over 60 weapon types, medications and devices to fight against thousands of zombie enemies.</p>
<p><strong>Alien Shooter Revisited</strong> sees players fighting the crowds of blood-thirsty monsters to stop them invading the secret research base. Players must earn points to have access to the full choice of weapons and inventory, including dynamite, implants and drones, to battle against the aliens.</p>
<p><strong>Alien Hallway</strong> is a challenging action-strategy shooting game, fuelled with adrenaline. In a tough dynamic single-player game, gamers must control an entire army and destroy the enemies with super-powered weapons. From throwing grenades to using airstrike skill and upgrading both the base and the units, players must make serious rational decisions saving soldiers and earning gold bonuses which are vital in this intense confrontation.</p>
<p>Grant Hughes, Digital Director for Bundle Stars, commented today: “Destroying vast hordes of the undead has never been more satisfying, or affordable. Zombies Vs Aliens gets our new range of Stellar Bundle deals off to an electrifying start with four highly entertaining indie games from Sigma Team.”</p>
<p>He added: “Stellar Bundles are carefully curated to give gamers more bang for their buck. Now all our gamer friends can enjoy a bonus, ultra-low-price gaming fix in between our best-selling headline bundles.”</p>
<p>The first Stellar Bundle deal is available to download now for just $1, at <a href="http://www.bundlestars.com/deals/ " target="_blank">http://www.bundlestars.com/deals/ </a></p>
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		<title>Metro Last Light Gets Extra Tough Mode as Pre-Order Bonus</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 21:40:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>If you like your explorations in post-nuclear war Russia to be harder than hard nails, where there’s no HUD and enemies are that little bit more aggressive, then you&#8217;ll want spring for a pre-order of Metro: Last Light because it won’t be available in a standard copy of the game. Koch Media, publisher of Metro: [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/metro-last-light-gets-extra-tough-mode-as-pre-order-bonus">Metro Last Light Gets Extra Tough Mode as Pre-Order Bonus</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-102883" style="margin: 5px;" alt="Metro Last Light Pre-Order" src="http://www.takesontech.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Metro-Last-Light-Pre-Order-300x168.png" width="300" height="168" />If you like your explorations in post-nuclear war Russia to be harder than hard nails, where there’s no HUD and enemies are that little bit more aggressive, then you&#8217;ll want spring for a pre-order of <a title="See the New Redemption Trailer for Metro: Last Light" href="http://www.takesontech.com/see-the-new-redemption-trailer-for-metro-last-light" target="_blank">Metro: Last Light</a> because it won’t be available in a standard copy of the game.</p>
<p>Koch Media, publisher of Metro: Last Light, say that “game content as a pre-order exclusive is a requirement by retail, and Ranger Mode seemed like the best choice since it was a mode for hardcore fans who would most likely pre-order the game”.</p>
<p>Koch Media’s global brand manager Huw Beynon revealed this nugget of news recently. Ranger mode was originally added to Metro 2033 after launch following requests from players for a more difficult game mode. Beynon explained that it’s not a game mode for everyone: “We do not recommend Ranger Mode for a first play through, and this is made very clear both in-game. We expect Metro fans will want to try Ranger Mode for a subsequent playthrough, and we think that for this hardcore player, Ranger Mode offers a richer experience – but only once you’ve clocked the game at least once.”</p>
<p>For buyers who don’t receive this bonus mode, it will be available as a DLC for $5. Beynon claims that “We rejected requests to make story content or additional missions exclusive. We also rejected requests to make this a timed exclusive. [...] We took all the steps we could to ensure that, while still offering retailers a pre-order incentive that met their needs, we did not force players to pre-order, or make them wait to get this content.”</p>
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		<title>Watch the Trailer for the Shadow of the Eternals Soundtrack</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 18:42:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Composer Giancarlo Feltrin has revealed the first musical tune he&#8217;s created for Shadow of the Eternals, the spiritual successor to Eternal Darkness: Sanity&#8217;s Requiem that&#8217;s currently seeking funding. The song is called &#8220;Bathory&#8217;s Theme,&#8221; after Erzébet Bathory, an infamous female serial killer who will be part of the game&#8217;s pilot episode. Precursor Games&#8217; CEO Paul [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/watch-the-trailer-for-the-shadow-of-the-eternals-soundtrack">Watch the Trailer for the Shadow of the Eternals Soundtrack</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.takesontech.com/watch-the-trailer-for-the-shadow-of-the-eternals-soundtrack/shadow_eternals_characters_thumb" rel="attachment wp-att-102814"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-102814" style="margin: 6px;" alt="shadow_eternals_characters_thumb" src="http://www.takesontech.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/shadow_eternals_characters_thumb-300x245.jpg" width="240" height="196" /></a>Composer Giancarlo Feltrin has revealed the first musical tune he&#8217;s created for <em>Shadow of the Eternals</em>, the spiritual successor to <em>Eternal Darkness: Sanity&#8217;s Requiem</em> that&#8217;s currently seeking funding. The song is called &#8220;Bathory&#8217;s Theme,&#8221; after Erzébet Bathory, an infamous female serial killer who will be part of the game&#8217;s pilot episode.</p>
<p>Precursor Games&#8217; CEO Paul Caporicci has <a title="posted his own update" href="http://www.precursorgames.com/shadowoftheeternals/crowdfunding-update-1/" target="_blank">posted his own update</a> on the title&#8217;s development, focusing a portion of his note on the selection of Denis Dyack as creative lead. &#8220;Denis Dyack was my first choice for Creative, as he has a keen understanding on the creative aspects of game development,&#8221; says Caporicci. &#8220;It saddens me to read that people&#8217;s impressions of him are painted by anonymous accounts of other individuals.&#8221;</p>
<p>At Silicon Knights, Dyack oversaw the original cult-hit <em>Eternal Darkness</em>, before launching less successful games like <em>Too Human</em> and <a title="X-Men: Destiny Is On Xbox Live Marketplace – But Could Be Gone Soon" href="http://www.takesontech.com/x-men-destiny-is-on-xbox-live-marketplace-but-could-be-gone-soon" target="_blank"><em>X-Men: Destiny</em></a>. Ultimately, legal issues with Epic would seal the fate for Dyack&#8217;s development house.</p>
<p>Fans have asked about Nintendo&#8217;s involvement, and Caporicci says that Nintendo has &#8220;been very supportive of our endeavour&#8221; so far. The game is being built in CryENGINE for the PC, but shouldn&#8217;t have &#8220;substantial differences&#8221; when ported to the Wii U.</p>
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		<title>Might &amp; Magic Heroes 6 Activation Issues Fixed</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 20:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Activation problems with Might &#38; Magic Heroes 6 have been resolved, according to Ubisoft. Earlier this week, players encountered issues with the game, and many were unable to activate the game, which refused to accept the activation keys given to players upon purchase. &#8220;We have fixed the authorization issues for every specific version of the [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/might-magic-heroes-6-activation-issues-fixed">Might &#038; Magic Heroes 6 Activation Issues Fixed</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>Activation problems with <a title="Might &amp; Magic Heroes 6 ‘Shades of Darkness’ Standalone DLC Coming Feb. 28" href="http://www.takesontech.com/might-magic-heroes-6-shades-of-darkness-standalone-dlc-coming-feb-28" target="_blank"><em>Might &amp; Magic Heroes 6</em></a> have been resolved, according to Ubisoft. Earlier this week, players encountered issues with the game, and many were unable to activate the game, which refused to accept the activation keys given to players upon purchase. &#8220;We have fixed the authorization issues for every specific version of the game,&#8221; Ubisoft notes. &#8220;Your content is now unlocked, so please reboot the game in order to apply the modifications.&#8221;</p>
<p>Even with the fixes, those who bought <em>Might &amp; Magic Heroes 6</em> and the Shades of Darkness expansion on two different digital platforms will be unable to merge the two games. Both games, however, will still be playable via the platform on which they were purchased.</p>
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		<title>Bethesda Debuts Wolfenstein: The New Order</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 00:13:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Bethesda has announced Wolfenstein: The New Order, coming to the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC and next-generation consoles during Q4 2013. The New Order is set in 1960 after the Nazis won World War II. Gamers play as the familiar American war hero B.J. Blazkowicz and are tasked with launching an &#8220;impossible counter-offensive&#8221; against the [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/bethesda-debuts-wolfenstein-the-new-order">Bethesda Debuts Wolfenstein: The New Order</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a title="Bethesda Softworks Announces The Evil Within" href="http://www.takesontech.com/bethesda-softworks-announces-the-evil-within" target="_blank">Bethesda</a> has announced <em>Wolfenstein: The New Order</em>, coming to the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC and next-generation consoles during Q4 2013.</p>
<p>The New Order is set in 1960 after the Nazis won World War II. Gamers play as the familiar American war hero B.J. Blazkowicz and are tasked with launching an &#8220;impossible counter-offensive&#8221; against the Nazi powers that have taken over the world.</p>
<p>Set in Europe, The New Order will have players infiltrating Nazi strongholds and battling legions of enemies, while taking control of &#8220;super weapons&#8221; that the Nazis have used to dominate earth&#8211;&#8221;and beyond,&#8221; Bethesda teased.</p>
<p><strong><em>“We are excited to bring a new chapter of Wolfenstein to gamers everywhere,” said Jens Matthies, creative director at MachineGames. “As fans of the series, working on this game is an honor, and our team is driven to create an unforgettable action-adventure experience that will make FPS fans proud.”</em></strong></p>
<p>&#8220;The New Order&#8221; is in development at MachineGames, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bethesda parent company Zenimax.</p>
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		<title>Special Forces: Team X Getting a Price Drop</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 17:48:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Special Forces: Team X, the third-person shooter from Blacklight: Retribution developer Zombie Studios, is taking its price down to $5 on Steam from May 6 at 10 a.m. PT, through May 13. After the sale, Special Forces: Team X will get a permanent price drop to $10, forever and ever, or until Zombie Studios, publishers [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/special-forces-team-x-getting-a-price-drop">Special Forces: Team X Getting a Price Drop</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p><em>Special Forces: Team X</em>, the third-person shooter from <a title="Zombie Studios Confirms Blacklight: Retribution for PS4" href="http://www.takesontech.com/zombie-studios-confirms-blacklight-retribution-for-ps4" target="_blank"><em>Blacklight: Retribution</em></a> developer Zombie Studios, is taking its price down to $5 on Steam from May 6 at 10 a.m. PT, through May 13. After the sale, Special Forces: Team X will get a permanent price drop to $10, forever and ever, or until Zombie Studios, publishers Atari and/or Microprose decide to change that number again. Before 10 a.m. PT today, <em>Special Forces: Team X</em> costs $15.</p>
<p><em>Special Forces: Team X</em> is a cel-shaded, cover-based shooter with more than 100 possible map combinations and five multiplayer modes. When it first hit Steam in February, the game had a bug that could randomly reset character XP, but that issue has been resolved via a series of patches, Microprose says in a press release. A Title Update for the XBLA version is in testing now.</p>
<p>&#8220;We are hoping that this price drop will bring players into the game that may have been scared away by the initial launch problems,&#8221; the press release reads.</p>
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		<title>The Sims 4 Announced Coming in 2014</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 17:11:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>EA and Maxis today revealed that The Sims 4 is coming to the PC and Mac in 2014. &#8220;The Sims franchise is fueled by the passion and creativity of its millions of fans around the world. Their continued devotion to the franchise ignites the fire of creativity of the team at The Sims Studio, driving [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/the-sims-4-announced-coming-in-2014">The Sims 4 Announced Coming in 2014</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.takesontech.com/the-sims-4-announced-coming-in-2014/sims4logo" rel="attachment wp-att-102582"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-102582" style="margin: 6px;" alt="sims4logo" src="http://www.takesontech.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sims4logo.jpg" width="225" height="94" /></a>EA and <a title="SimCity’s Euro Cred Teased in New Trailer – Mac Coming in Spring" href="http://www.takesontech.com/simcitys-euro-cred-teased-in-new-trailer-mac-coming-in-spring" target="_blank">Maxis</a> today revealed that <em>The Sims 4</em> is coming to the PC and Mac in 2014.</p>
<p>&#8220;The Sims franchise is fueled by the passion and creativity of its millions of fans around the world. Their continued devotion to the franchise ignites the fire of creativity of the team at The Sims Studio, driving them to continually improve and innovate on one of the world’s most successful simulation game that has sold more than 150 million copies worldwide,&#8221; said the statement.</p>
<p>More information on <em>The Sims 4</em> should be available very soon.</p>
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		<title>Pinball FX 2 Flips Banks Its Way Onto Steam May 10</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 16:04:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Pinball FX 2 rides the Steam ramp on May 10. The XBLA and Windows 8 game arrives next week as a free download, with six packs available at launch for $9.99 each. The sextet includes Star Wars Pinball, Marvel Pinball, Marvel Pinball: Vengeance and Virtue, Marvel Pinball: Avengers Chronicles, Pinball FX2 Core Collection, and Zen [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/pinball-fx-2-flips-banks-its-way-onto-steam-may-10">Pinball FX 2 Flips Banks Its Way Onto Steam May 10</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a title="Star Wars Pinball Discounts" href="http://www.takesontech.com/star-wars-pinball-discounts" target="_blank">Pinball FX 2</a> rides the Steam ramp on May 10. The XBLA and Windows 8 game arrives next week as a free download, with six packs available at launch for $9.99 each.</p>
<p>The sextet includes Star Wars Pinball, Marvel Pinball, Marvel Pinball: Vengeance and Virtue, Marvel Pinball: Avengers Chronicles, Pinball FX2 Core Collection, and Zen Classics.</p>
<p>The Steam version brings Windows 7 support to the pinball platform. As Zen Studios VP Mel Kirk tells us, the Steam version is compatible with Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and even good old Windows XP.</p>
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		<title>Next Borderlands 2 DLC Is Coming on June 25</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 21:45:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Gearbox confirmed the next DLC for Borderlands 2 will be called &#8220;Tiny Tina&#8217;s Assault on Dragon Keep.&#8221; It will launch on June 25 as the fourth pack included in the game&#8217;s Season Pass, or for $10 (800 MSP) standalone. The name of the fourth DLC pack was leaked today in a now-deleted tweet from Gearbox [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/next-borderlands-2-dlc-is-coming-on-june-25">Next Borderlands 2 DLC Is Coming on June 25</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>Gearbox confirmed the next DLC for <a title="Borderlands 2 Level Cap R Is Out, for a Fee" href="http://www.takesontech.com/borderlands-2-level-cap-r-is-out-for-a-fee" target="_blank"><em>Borderlands 2</em></a> will be called &#8220;Tiny Tina&#8217;s Assault on Dragon Keep.&#8221; It will launch on June 25 as the fourth pack included in the game&#8217;s Season Pass, or for $10 (800 MSP) standalone.</p>
<p>The name of the fourth DLC pack was leaked today in a now-deleted tweet from Gearbox writer Anthony Burch.</p>
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		<title>Star Citizen Passes $9 Million Funding</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 10:06:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Star Citizen has reached over $9 million in funding, thanks to its almost 170,000 contributors. The space exploration MMO, spearheaded by Wing Commander creator Chris Roberts, began with a successful $2 million run on Kickstarter, and has since raised almost $7 million on its own website. The original goal was &#8220;just&#8221; $500,000, but Star Citizen [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/star-citizen-passes-9-million-funding">Star Citizen Passes $9 Million Funding</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a title="Star Citizen Heading to Full Beta – Hangar Module’ Coming in August" href="http://www.takesontech.com/star-citizen-heading-to-full-beta-hangar-module-coming-in-august" target="_blank"><em>Star Citizen</em></a> has reached over $9 million in funding, thanks to its almost 170,000 contributors. The space exploration MMO, spearheaded by <em>Wing Commander</em> creator Chris Roberts, began with a successful $2 million run on Kickstarter, and has since raised almost $7 million on its own website. The original goal was &#8220;just&#8221; $500,000, but <em>Star Citizen</em> has topped every stretch goal it set and then some.</p>
<p>As part of its stretch goals, <em>Star Citizen</em>&#8216;s launch plans include a tablet companion app, celebrity voice acting, a free mission pack for every player, and over 100 star systems to explore while playing. Developer Cloud Imperium Games has just opened offices in Santa Monica, and the game&#8217;s website is proclaiming a victory for post-publisher game development.</p>
<p>Players will get a chance to explore the world of <em>Star Citizen</em> in an alpha release, scheduled for sometime this winter.</p>
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		<title>Battle Worlds: Kronos Kickstarter Finishes With $260,000</title>
		<link>http://www.takesontech.com/battle-worlds-kronos-kickstarter-finishes-with-260000</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:08:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Battle Worlds: Kronos recently concluded its Kickstarter funding round with 7,564 backers pledging $260,235. Under development by KING Art, Kronos surpassed its goal of $120,000 early on in the drive with 22 days to spare. Battle Worlds: Kronos is intended as a streamlined tactics game á la Advanced Wars. &#8220;45 days ago we were not [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/battle-worlds-kronos-kickstarter-finishes-with-260000">Battle Worlds: Kronos Kickstarter Finishes With $260,000</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p><em>Battle Worlds: Kronos</em> recently concluded its Kickstarter funding round with 7,564 backers pledging $260,235. Under development by KING Art, <em>Kronos</em> surpassed its goal of $120,000 early on in the drive with 22 days to spare. <em>Battle Worlds: Kronos </em>is intended as a streamlined tactics game á la <em>Advanced Wars</em>.</p>
<p>&#8220;45 days ago we were not sure if we could collect $120,000. We&#8217;re a small studio, we hadn&#8217;t had a well-known IP and we&#8217;re German – so we got a fair amount of &#8216;angst,&#8217;&#8221; KING Art studio head Jan Theysen told us. &#8220;We see ourselves on the way to become a &#8216;<a title="Veronica Mars Movie T-Shirt Art Is Here!" href="http://www.takesontech.com/veronica-mars-movie-t-shirt-art-is-here" target="_blank">Kickstarter </a>company.&#8217; Making games together with a community of gamers and funded by that community&#8230; what could be better?&#8221;</p>
<p>KING Art previously found success (mostly in Europe) with the point and click adventure game <em>The Book of Unwritten Tales</em>. <em>Battle Worlds: Kronos </em> is scheduled to enter closed beta in the third quarter for backers and go full open beta shortly after. The game is planned to launch in the fourth quarter of 2013.</p>
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		<title>Dungeons and Dragons Neverwinter Enters Open Beta</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:59:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Cryptic Studios has let the world know that their Dungeons &#38; Dragons MMORPG Neverwinter has entered a soft beta. All you have to do is register, download and you are set to go. Neverwinter is a free, action MMORPG based on the acclaimed Dungeons &#38; Dragons fantasy roleplaying game. Epic stories, action combat and classic [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/dungeons-and-dragons-neverwinter-enters-open-beta">Dungeons and Dragons Neverwinter Enters Open Beta</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class=" wp-image-102316 alignright" style="margin: 6px;" alt="Neverwinter" src="http://www.takesontech.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Neverwinter.jpg" width="424" height="238" /><a title="Perfect World to Feature MMORPGs at E3 2012" href="http://www.takesontech.com/perfect-world-feature-mmorpgs-e3-2012" target="_blank">Cryptic Studios</a> has let the world know that their Dungeons &amp; Dragons MMORPG Neverwinter has entered a soft beta. All you have to do is register, download and you are set to go.</p>
<p>Neverwinter is a free, action MMORPG based on the acclaimed Dungeons &amp; Dragons fantasy roleplaying game. Epic stories, action combat and classic roleplaying await those heroes courageous enough to enter the fantastic world of Neverwinter.</p>
<p>Explore and defend one of the most beloved cities from the Dungeons &amp; Dragons Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting as it rises from the ashes of destruction. This immersive MMORPG will take you from the besieged walls of the city to subterranean passageways in search of forgotten secrets and lost treasure.</p>
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		<title>Voice Actor Kevin Conroy Not in Arkham Origins</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:33:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Batman mainstay Kevin Conroy is reportedly not voicing the caped crusader in Arkham Origins. According to South African magazine NAG, Warner Bros. Montreal passed on Conroy, who played Batman in Arkham Asylum and Arkham City, as well as most of the hero&#8217;s animated adventures across the last 20 years. NAG says the developer wanted another [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/voice-actor-kevin-conroy-not-in-arkham-origins">Voice Actor Kevin Conroy Not in Arkham Origins</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>Batman mainstay Kevin Conroy is reportedly not voicing the caped crusader in <a title="Batman Will Face Off Against Black Mask in Arkham Origins" href="http://www.takesontech.com/batman-will-face-off-against-black-mask-in-arkham-origins" target="_blank"><em>Arkham Origins</em></a>. According to South African magazine <a title=" NAG," href="http://www.nag.co.za/2013/04/23/nag-magazine-may-2013-issue/" target="_blank">NAG</a>, Warner Bros. Montreal passed on Conroy, who played Batman in <em>Arkham Asylum </em>and <em>Arkham City</em>, as well as most of the hero&#8217;s animated adventures across the last 20 years. NAG says the developer wanted another actor to portray <em>Origins</em>&#8216; younger version of the dark knight.</p>
<p>The report adds up with WBG Montreal&#8217;s approach to the upcoming prequel. In a <a title="Game Informer" href="http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2013/04/26/dc-39-s-geoff-johns-talks-batman-arkham-origins.aspx?PostPageIndex=1" target="_blank">Game Informer</a> interview, DC Comics Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns explained <em>Origins</em> is about &#8220;Batman&#8217;s initiation into that insane world&#8221; of the other Arkham games.</p>
<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s called <em>Arkham Origins</em> and it really is the introduction of what Arkham means,&#8221; Johns told Game Informer. &#8220;Arkham evokes a sense of insanity and chaos embodied in the twisted minds and colorful villains of the Batman universe. That had to start somewhere.&#8221;</p>
<p>As revealed earlier this month, <em>Batman: Arkham Origins</em> swings onto retail shelves this year; the bat-time is October 25, and the bat-channels are PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U, and PC. Companion game <a title="Batman: Arkham Origins Coming This Year!" href="http://www.takesontech.com/batman-arkham-origins-coming-this-year" target="_blank"><em>Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate</em></a> drops onto the Vita and 3DS on the same day.</p>
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		<title>Skullgirls Reveals Third Crowd-Funded DLC Character</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:46:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>The third DLC character for Skullgirls, as decided by fan voting on the game&#8217;s Indiegogo page, is Eliza. She appears as a Cleopatra-inspired character, with hulking Egyptian gods at her side and at least one mummified foot. We like to think Elizabeth would approve of the Skullgirls fans&#8217; taste. Eliza is the first of two [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/skullgirls-reveals-third-crowd-funded-dlc-character">Skullgirls Reveals Third Crowd-Funded DLC Character</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>The third DLC character for <a title="Paypal Blocks Skullgirls Funding" href="http://www.takesontech.com/paypal-blocks-skullgirls-funding" target="_blank"><em>Skullgirls</em></a>, as decided by fan voting on the game&#8217;s <a href="http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/keep-skullgirls-growing?c=activity">Indiegogo</a> page, is Eliza. She appears as a Cleopatra-inspired character, with hulking Egyptian gods at her side and at least one mummified foot. We like to think <a title=" Elizabeth" href="http://danielkukwa.com/elizabeth-taylor-cleopatra.jpg" target="_blank">Elizabeth</a> would approve of the <em>Skullgirls</em> fans&#8217; taste.</p>
<p>Eliza is the first of two mystery characters coming to <em>Skullgirls</em>, alongside Squigly and Big Band. Those last two will each receive a story mode and an all-new stage. One of the mystery characters will get a story mode and stage, while the second mystery character missed that goal by $20,000.</p>
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		<title>Resident Evil: Revelations Demo Coming Soon</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:46:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>3DS defector Resident Evil: Revelations is revealing a chunk of itself through an upcoming demo. Capcom didn&#8217;t provide due dates for the bite-sized portion, but did say it&#8217;s coming to all platforms &#8211; that&#8217;s PS3, Xbox 360, PC, and Wii U. Capcom recently announced pre-order details for Revelations, which in turn revealed four DLC packs for the [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/resident-evil-revelations-demo-coming-soon">Resident Evil: Revelations Demo Coming Soon</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>3DS defector <a title="Resident Evil: Revelations for the Wii U Can Be Fully Played on the GamePad" href="http://www.takesontech.com/resident-evil-revelations-for-the-wii-u-can-be-fully-played-on-the-gamepad" target="_blank"><em>Resident Evil: Revelations</em></a> is revealing a chunk of itself through an upcoming demo. Capcom didn&#8217;t provide due dates for the bite-sized portion, but did say it&#8217;s coming to all platforms &#8211; that&#8217;s PS3, Xbox 360, PC, and Wii U.</p>
<p>Capcom recently announced pre-order details for Revelations, which in turn revealed four DLC packs for the updated HD port. Capcom says the full game will hit retail shelves on May 21.</p>
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		<title>Paypal Blocks Skullgirls Funding</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:08:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Paypal froze Lab Zero Games&#8217; account briefly today, due to risk that a significant number of Skullgirls crowdfunding pledges would be revoked. Lab Zero allowed backers to vote on new DLC characters, leading to the theory that if their chosen character didn&#8217;t make it into the game, some fans would pull their &#8220;vote.&#8221; &#8220;Basically, they [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/paypal-blocks-skullgirls-funding">Paypal Blocks Skullgirls Funding</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>Paypal froze Lab Zero Games&#8217; account briefly today, due to risk that a significant number of <a title="Skullgirls Indiegogo Fundraiser Earns $830K – Five DLC Characters Funded" href="http://www.takesontech.com/skullgirls-indiegogo-fundraiser-earns-830k-five-dlc-characters-funded" target="_blank"><em>Skullgirls</em></a> crowdfunding pledges would be revoked. Lab Zero allowed backers to vote on new DLC characters, leading to the theory that if their chosen character didn&#8217;t make it into the game, some fans would pull their &#8220;vote.&#8221; &#8220;Basically, they are terrified of chargebacks,&#8221; CEO Peter Bartholow told Venturebeat. &#8220;If we spend all the money and don&#8217;t deliver and everyone [requests] chargebacks, PayPal is concerned they will be on the line for [the money]. So, they are effectively treating it as a loan.&#8221;</p>
<p>After discussions with PayPal, the company has &#8220;unrestricted&#8221; Lab Zero&#8217;s account, but <a title="twiter" href="https://twitter.com/Skullgirls/status/326456061731164160" target="_blank">continues to hold around $35,000</a>, which Lab Zero CEO Peter Bartholow had <a title="planned to use for payroll" href="http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=54651594&amp;postcount=3970" target="_blank">planned to use for payroll</a>. &#8220;They&#8217;ve only got $35k of our money frozen, so we&#8217;re not in any real danger,&#8221; Bartholow said on <a title="NeoGAF" href="http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=54652503&amp;postcount=3977" target="_blank">NeoGAF</a>. &#8220;It&#8217;s just an inconvenience at the moment.&#8221;</p>
<p>Bartholow tells <a title="XBLAFans " href="http://www.xblafans.com/skullgirls-slightly-different-patch-likely-hitting-xbla-within-two-weeks-66462.html" target="_blank">XBLAFans</a> the &#8220;Slightly Different&#8221; patch should arrive in the next two weeks on Xbox.</p>
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		<title>Poker Night at the Inventory 2 Has a Release Dates</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Telltale Games went all-in this week on release dates for Poker Night at the Inventory 2, showing a full house of tweets for all the announced versions. Inventory 2 twists first onto XBLM tomorrow, April 24. Steam (PC and Mac) takes its place at the table on Friday, April 26, and it&#8217;s followed by PSN [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/poker-night-at-the-inventory-2-has-a-release-dates">Poker Night at the Inventory 2 Has a Release Dates</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a title="The Walking Dead Coming to the Vita Sometime this Year" href="http://www.takesontech.com/the-walking-dead-coming-to-the-vita-sometime-this-year" target="_blank">Telltale Games</a> went all-in this week on release dates for <em>Poker Night at the Inventory 2</em><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/01/poker-night-at-the-inventory-2-deals-in-glados-claptrap-ash-wi/">,</a> showing a full house of tweets for all the announced versions. <em>Inventory 2</em> twists first onto XBLM tomorrow, April 24. Steam (PC and Mac) takes its place at the table on Friday, April 26, and it&#8217;s followed by PSN on April 30 &#8211; at least in North America. A May 1 arrival for Europe&#8217;s PSN is estimated but not yet finalized.</p>
<p>The new roster for the card game sequel features Sam from <em>Sam and Max</em>, Ash Williams from <em>Army of Darkness</em>, and sadistic AI GLaDOS from <em>Portal</em> as the dealer.</p>
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		<title>See Skyrim on Oculus Rift</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:36:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Chris Gallizi has gotten Skyrim running on the Oculus Rift, ushering in a new, dark age for the human race. Thousands of people will now banish themselves into a harsh virtual world for days at a time, emerging only when they remember that the sweet rolls and porridges they&#8217;ve been desperately snarfing will only satisfy [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/see-skyrim-on-oculus-rift">See Skyrim on Oculus Rift</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Chris Gallizi has gotten <a href="http://joystiq.com/game/skyrim"><em>Skyrim</em></a> running on the <a title="Team Fortress 2 ‘Obvious Choice’ for Oculus Rift" href="http://www.takesontech.com/team-fortress-2-obvious-choice-for-oculus-rift" target="_blank">Oculus Rift</a>, ushering in a new, dark age for the human race.</p>
<p>Thousands of people will now banish themselves into a harsh virtual world for days at a time, emerging only when they remember that the sweet rolls and porridges they&#8217;ve been desperately snarfing will only satisfy their imaginary dragonman body, and not the one that wastes away outside of the game world.</p>
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		<title>New Behind-the-Scenes Videos for Star Trek: The Video Game</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:28:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Paramount Pictures has released some new behind-the-scenes videos for the upcoming Star Trek: The Video Game. In the videos, you can find out more details about the game&#8217;s story and its place in the larger Star Trek universe. In the game, you play as Kirk and Spock whose battles will take you into familiar locations, [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/new-behind-the-scenes-videos-for-star-trek-the-video-game">New Behind-the-Scenes Videos for Star Trek: The Video Game</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.takesontech.com/star-trek-the-video-game-trailer-features-william-shatner/star-trek-the-video-game-xbox-cover" rel="attachment wp-att-100973"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-100973" style="margin: 6px;" alt="Star Trek The Video Game Xbox Cover" src="http://www.takesontech.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Star-Trek-The-Video-Game-Xbox-Cover.jpg" width="142" height="200" /></a>Paramount Pictures has released some new behind-the-scenes videos for the upcoming <a title="Star Trek: The Video Game Trailer Features William Shatner" href="http://www.takesontech.com/star-trek-the-video-game-trailer-features-william-shatner" target="_blank"><em>Star Trek: The Video Game</em></a>. In the videos, you can find out more details about the game&#8217;s story and its place in the larger Star Trek universe.</p>
<p>In the game, you play as Kirk and Spock whose battles will take you into familiar locations, like the bridge, transporter room and the engine room – but also deep into many areas of the ship that have never been seen on film before, including the Enterprise’s turbolift shafts, observation lounge, engineering decks and officer’s quarters. This epic action adventure features an original storyline and provides immersive co-op gameplay.</p>
<p>The producers and development team of<em> Star Trek: The Video Game </em>worked closely with the entire creative team responsible for the re-imagined 2009 blockbuster Star Trek film to ensure what players see will look and feel remarkably authentic.</p>
<p><em>Star Trek: The Video Game</em> will be released on April 23, 2013 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>You Can Now Sport Brutal Legend Items in Team Fortress 2</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:03:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Double Fine&#8217;s heavy metal adventure RTS, Brütal Legend, made its way to Steam earlier this year, and those who pre-ordered it were able to grab a few special items for use in Team Fortress 2. Those pieces are no longer exclusive: You can now purchase the Brütal Bouffant headgear (sideburns and mullets included) and the [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/you-can-now-sport-brutal-legend-items-in-team-fortress-2">You Can Now Sport Brutal Legend Items in Team Fortress 2</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>Double Fine&#8217;s heavy metal adventure RTS, <em><a title="Brütal Legend Demo Coming to Xbox Live and PSN" href="http://www.takesontech.com/brutal-legend-demo-coming-to-xbox-live-and-psn" target="_blank">Brütal Legend</a>, </em>made its way to Steam <a title="Brutal Legend Hits Steam on Feb. 26 – Art of Brütal Legend Hardcover Coming Too" href="http://www.takesontech.com/brutal-legend-hits-steam-on-feb-26-art-of-brutal-legend-hardcover-coming-too" target="_blank">earlier this year</a>, and those who pre-ordered it were able to grab a few special items for use in <a title="Team Fortress 2 ‘Obvious Choice’ for Oculus Rift" href="http://www.takesontech.com/team-fortress-2-obvious-choice-for-oculus-rift" target="_blank"><em>Team Fortress 2</em></a>. Those pieces are no longer exclusive: You can now purchase the Brütal Bouffant headgear (sideburns and mullets included) and the Shred Alert taunt from <a title="Double Fine's Steam Workshop stall" href="http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198089112098/myworkshopfiles/?440" target="_blank">Double Fine&#8217;s Steam Workshop stall</a>.</p>
<p>Only the pre-order bonuses are of &#8220;Genuine&#8221; quality, however, so those who participated during the promotional period still have a way to distinguish themselves in <em>Brütal Legend</em> fandom.</p>
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		<title>Monster Hunter Online Coming to China &#8211; Powered CryEngine 3</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:29:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Capcom and Tencent are working on a new Monster Hunter for the Chinese market – which means that it&#8217;s a free-to-play MMO for PC. The new Monster Hunter Online also diverges from the rest of the series in that it uses CryEngine 3 instead of one of Capcom&#8217;s own engines. Monster Hunter Online brings new [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/monster-hunter-online-coming-to-china-powered-cryengine-3">Monster Hunter Online Coming to China &#8211; Powered CryEngine 3</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a title="Black Ops 2 DLC: Now Available On Xbox Live" href="http://www.takesontech.com/black-ops-2-dlc-now-available-on-xbox-live">Capcom</a> and <a title="Alibaba Earns $293 Million – Up 113.4 Percent" href="http://www.takesontech.com/alibaba-earns-293-million-up-113-4-percent" target="_blank">Tencent</a> are working on a new Monster Hunter for the Chinese market – which means that it&#8217;s a free-to-play MMO for PC. The new <a title=" Monster Hunter Online" href="http://mho.qq.com/main.shtml"><em>Monster Hunter Online</em></a> also diverges from the rest of the series in that it uses CryEngine 3 instead of one of Capcom&#8217;s own engines.</p>
<p><em>Monster Hunter Online</em> brings new monsters, weapons, and locations to the series, with the familiar quest-oriented gameplay and giant boss battles. Tencent will begin testing the game in June.</p>
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		<title>Antichamber Is On Sale, Starseed Pilgrim Launches on Steam</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:50:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Antichamber is half off on Steam through April 18 at 4 p.m. PT, bringing the price down to a silly low of $10. Antichamber has already &#8220;absolutely, exponentially&#8221; made back its production costs for developer In more psychological Steam news, IGF nominee Starseed Pilgrim is out now to teach you how to tend the seeds [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/antichamber-is-on-sale-starseed-pilgrim-launches-on-steam">Antichamber Is On Sale, Starseed Pilgrim Launches on Steam</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p><em>Antichamber</em> is half off on <a title="Three Ride to Hell Games Coming This Summer" href="http://www.takesontech.com/three-ride-to-hell-games-coming-this-summer" target="_blank">Steam</a> through April 18 at 4 p.m. PT, bringing the price down to a silly low of <a title="$10" href="http://store.steampowered.com/app/219890/" target="_blank">$10</a>.<i> </i><em>Antichamber</em> has already &#8220;absolutely, exponentially&#8221; made back its production costs for developer</p>
<p>In more psychological Steam news, IGF nominee <em>Starseed Pilgrim</em> is <a title="out now" href="http://store.steampowered.com/app/230980/" target="_blank">out now</a> to teach you how to tend the seeds of the universe. You little gardener, you. <em>Starseed Pilgrim</em> is $6 for PC and Mac.</p>
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		<title>BioShock Infinite Hides Shakespeare Quotes</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:04:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>How to transform a Shakespeare soliloquy from a gorgeous ballad of love and loss into the chilling stuff of nightmares: Whisper it Play it backward BioShock Infinite features hidden dialogue in its Possession Vigor, both in the scene where players first encounter the stuff, and when it&#8217;s used to possess enemies. It&#8217;s a line from [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/bioshock-infinite-hides-shakespeare-quotes">BioShock Infinite Hides Shakespeare Quotes</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>How to transform a Shakespeare soliloquy from a gorgeous ballad of love and loss into the chilling stuff of nightmares:</p>
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<li>Whisper it</li>
<li>Play it backward</li>
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<p><a title="BioShock Infinite Flys to the Top of the UK Charts" href="http://www.takesontech.com/bioshock-infinite-flys-to-the-top-of-the-uk-charts" target="_blank"><em>BioShock Infinite</em></a> features hidden dialogue in its Possession Vigor, both in the scene where players first encounter the stuff, and when it&#8217;s used to possess enemies. It&#8217;s a line from <em>Romeo and Juliet</em>, played backward and whispered: &#8220;Come, gentle night, come, loving, black-brow&#8217;d [night] / Give me my Romeo; and, when he shall die / Take him and cut him out in little stars.&#8221;</p>
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		<title>QuakeCon 2013 Pre-Registration Now Open</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:58:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Pre-registration for QuakeCon 2013 is now open and being offered alongside a few special packages. General admission is free, but extras are available at additional cost. The Swag Pack, of which there are 250 available, costs $60. It includes three different shirts (including an officially branded QuakeCon tee), a QuakeCon-branded Logitech G400 Mouse, and a [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/quakecon-2013-pre-registration-now-open">QuakeCon 2013 Pre-Registration Now Open</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a title="Pre-registration for QuakeCon 2013 " href="https://registration.quakecon.org/" target="_blank">Pre-registration for QuakeCon 2013</a> is now open and being offered alongside a few special packages. General admission is free, but extras are available at additional cost.</p>
<p>The Swag Pack, of which there are 250 available, costs $60. It includes three different shirts (including an officially branded QuakeCon tee), a QuakeCon-branded Logitech G400 Mouse, and a $10 voucher for use on Bethesda&#8217;s site.</p>
<p>The Swag Pack is available in conjunction with a &#8220;Bring Your Own Computer&#8221; Select-a-Seat, which nets you a reserved spot in the special BYOC section for $90, with only 500 available. You can also get a BYOC seat along with just a &#8220;QuakeCon done Quick&#8221; pass, which will grant you express lane access to all of the show&#8217;s panels and events. That package with a single shirt is available for $50, and 250 are available in total.</p>
<p>Finally, if it&#8217;s just a BYOC reservation and shirt you want, you&#8217;ll pay $30 for one of 1,250 packages available.</p>
<p>All package options and prices are listed in full <a title="over on the official website" href="http://www.quakecon.org/2013/04/reminder-quakecon-pre-registration-begins-tonight/" target="_blank">over on the official website</a>.</p>
<p><a title="Dishonored’s Harvey Smith Talks About One of Dishonored Nightmares" href="http://www.takesontech.com/dishonoreds-harvey-smith-talks-about-one-of-dishonored-nightmares" target="_blank">QuakeCon</a> 2013 will be held at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas, from August 1 until August 4.</p>
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		<title>Japanese Voiceover Pack Coming to the PC Version of Tomb Raider</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:49:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Rather than waiting to localize Tomb Raider into Japanese, Square Enix will sell a Japanese voiceover pack for the Steam version already available in Japan through the Western stores. That part is cool and kind of forward-thinking. The part that&#8217;s less cool: the pack costs $30, on top of the full-price purchase of the game. [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/japanese-voiceover-pack-coming-to-the-pc-version-of-tomb-raider">Japanese Voiceover Pack Coming to the PC Version of Tomb Raider</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.takesontech.com/japanese-voiceover-pack-coming-to-the-pc-version-of-tomb-raider/tombraiderj" rel="attachment wp-att-101670"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-101670" alt="tombraiderj" src="http://www.takesontech.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/tombraiderj.jpg" width="530" height="306" /></a></p>
<p>Rather than waiting to localize <a title="Tomb Raider 1939 Multiplayer Maps Are Here – More DLC to Come" href="http://www.takesontech.com/tomb-raider-1939-multiplayer-maps-are-here-more-dlc-to-come" target="_blank"><em>Tomb Raider</em></a> into Japanese, Square Enix will sell a Japanese voiceover pack for the Steam version already available in Japan through the Western stores. That part is cool and kind of forward-thinking.</p>
<p>The part that&#8217;s less cool: the pack costs $30, on top of the full-price purchase of the game. The massive upcharge brings the US Steam version into price parity with the <a title="Japanese retail release" href="http://store.jp.square-enix.com/detail/SE-G0043?sscl=storetop_head_130410_TR2" target="_blank">Japanese retail release</a>, which shares an April 25 release date with the VO pack, and retails for ¥7,980 ($80). Yes, video games are always too expensive in Japan. And Square Enix is artificially ensuring that&#8217;s the case for <em>Tomb Raider</em>.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s hard to figure out who this Japanese Language Pack is for, if it comes out the same day as the localized PC release for the same effective price.</p>
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		<title>Ridge Racer Driftopia Coming this Year is Free-to-Play</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:30:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Dobbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Ridge Racer usually breaks ground by being a launch game on &#8230; pretty much every platform ever. Now it&#8217;s innovating by adopting a new model, free-to-play, and bringing it to a new level of silly nomenclature by calling it &#8220;free-2-drift.&#8221; Ridge Racer Driftopia, developed by Ridge Racer Unbounded&#8217;s Bugbear Entertainment, is a racing game in [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.takesontech.com/ridge-racer-driftopia-coming-this-year-is-free-to-play">Ridge Racer Driftopia Coming this Year is Free-to-Play</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.takesontech.com">Takes On Tech</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.takesontech.com/ridge-racer-driftopia-coming-this-year-is-free-to-play/ridgeracerdriftopia" rel="attachment wp-att-101631"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-101631" alt="Ridge Racer Driftopia," src="http://www.takesontech.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/ridgeracerdriftopia.png" width="555" height="250" /></a></p>
<p><a title="Ridge Racer Unbounded Is Now Delayed World Wide" href="http://www.takesontech.com/ridge-racer-unbounded-is-now-delayed-world-wide" target="_blank">Ridge Racer</a> usually breaks ground by being a launch game on &#8230; pretty much every platform ever. Now it&#8217;s innovating by adopting a new model, free-to-play, and bringing it to a new level of silly nomenclature by calling it &#8220;free-2-drift.&#8221;</p>
<p>Ridge Racer Driftopia, developed by Ridge Racer Unbounded&#8217;s Bugbear Entertainment, is a racing game in which you can buy cars, &#8220;repair kits,&#8221; and XP packs. <a title="Tales of Xillia Coming to North America on August 6" href="http://www.takesontech.com/tales-of-xillia-coming-to-north-america-on-august-6" target="_blank">Namco</a> previously experimented with a similar business model with Ridge Racer for Vita, which shipped with a small number of cars and courses, and sold the rest as DLC.</p>
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