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Look good in Forza Motorsport 2, with our tips and explanations of the custom decal schemes and photographic options in the game.

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Live and die by the sword! Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End is inspired by the events, environments and characters surrounding the second and third installments of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Players must demonstrate their cunning, swashbuckling creativity and swordsmanship as they encounter all manner of crazed pirates and cursed creatures in treacherous, exotic locations.  Play as the eccentric Captain Jack Sparrow, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann to prevent Jack’s dark past from catching up with him. Enjoy sword-assisted acrobatics, adaptive combat and classical dueling in unique gameplay. Experience the Pirates of the Caribbean world in never-before-seen detail, going beyond the films’ events and storylines to introduce new locations, an extended story, legendary pirates and a unique ending.

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Ubisoft announced that it is developing Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction exclusively for Xbox 360â„¢ and for Windows® PC. The fifth episode of the Splinter Cell franchise is being developed entirely by Ubisoft’s award-winning Montreal studio and is scheduled to launch fall 2007.

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Now that the Halo 3 beta has closed, gear up for the game’s release with a variety of new merchandise, including two new limited edition Halo 3 Wireless Controllers, as well as an Xbox 360 Limited Edition Halo 3 Wireless Headset.

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Making the leap from board game to video game, Mayfair Games is making the original version of its international mega-hit, The Settlers of Catan® , available on the Xbox 360â„¢, as part of a deal with Microsoft Corporation. (PRWeb Jun 14, 2007)

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In Xbox 360’s send out for repair Microsoft installs an additinal heatsink to provide additional cooling for the Xenos GPU. For now it’s unknown if Microsoft just installs this new dual-heatsink technology to repaired Xbox360s or also in new units.

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We break down the gameplay of WarTech Senko no Ronde, a unique arcade shooter-fighting game hybrid.

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From the creators of the acclaimed “machinima” series Red vs. Blue comes a hilarious new miniseries set in the world of the new Xbox 360 adventure Shadowrun. In “1-800-MAGIC,” follow the intense yet comical adventures of two opposing teams as they battle to control the re-emergence of magic into their world.

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We talk to EA producer Tim Tschirner about the Wii version of FIFA Soccer 08. First screens inside.

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Ryan Treit dives into the cross-platform capabilities of Shadowrun and is pleased with the results.

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Brooktown High gives gamers the opportunity to re-capture their high school days by trying to date the boy or girl of their dreams. Players can make friends with different types of students such as jocks, nerds, and rebels, as they search for the perfect partner to make their senior year truly magical. As players find the special someone they would like to get to know better, they can take their potential love interest on dates and enjoy wild interactive mini-games that are sure to make each player’s senior year at Brooktown High one to remember.

Key Features:

• The first true dating simulation for the PSP® system.
• Create and edit your own character.
• Date 20 different male and female non-playable characters.
• Interact with students in different social circles including jocks, nerds, preppies and rebels, each with their own unique personalities and tendencies.
• Go on dates in different locations such as the mall, the movies, and the beach.
• Fast-paced mini-games include joke telling, shopping, and tongue wrestling.

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Dawn of Mana, the first true Mana sequel in a decade, reveals the origins of the legend behind the Mana Tree and the Sword of Mana. Breaking the series’ 2D mould, Dawn of Mana brings the world of Mana to three-dimensional life while preserving the atmosphere that fans have come to know and love. Players can see for themselves how vividly characters and monsters move about these new yet familiar surroundings. This instalment of the Mana is a true action-adventure, with sweeping plains and mountains stretching as far as the eye can see. It’s a world ripe for adventure! A World of Sensation: “Touch” is the theme of Dawn of Mana’s world. You can virtually feel realistically rendered, lifelike objects.

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Three New Classic Games Announced!

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We get a first look at the amazing-looking debut of the Ace Combat series on the Xbox 360.

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Poor Flo is sick and tired of pushing paper in the dreary, bleary-eyed world of finance. She’s ditched her desk job and setting out to build her very own empire of high-class, five-star restaurants. Take on the role of Flo serving wave after wave of hungry customers. Starting out from a small roadside diner and working your way up to 5-star themed restaurants. The game blends the fast and frantic elements of serving customers and keeping them happy while adding brand-new features. Diner Dash is the action-puzzle game that brings out the entrepreneur in all of us!

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