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LittleBigPlanet has gone gold! (meaning it's done and ready for mass production) In celebration of this news, free DLC will be available on launch day.

Fracture feels like it's going to be a mediocre game. The terrain deformation has potential to be interesting, but the demo didn't portray this at all; You either raised terrain to hop over/reach a platform or lowered terrain to unblock a passageway.

Mirror's Edge has a confirmed release date, November 11th. A demo containing the prologue (tutorial and a segment of the single-player story mode) will release prior to the ship date.

Two often overlooked games coming out soon are Dead Space and Far Cry 2. If you loved Resident Evil 4 and Survival Horrors in general, Dead Space is a definite buy.

If you pre-ordered Resistance 2 from Gamestop, beta emails are being sent out. Just received mine today.

Several new release dates were announced yesterday/today.

- Dead Space will be shipping October 14th, instead of the 21st

- Far Cry 2 ships October 23rd

- COD: World at War ships November 11th

If you pre-order the next Call of Duty, you'll get into a beta starting in October.

If you pre-order POP, you'll get the Limited Edition for no extra cost. The LE includes...

* Collectable Limited Edition packaging

* An exclusive look at the making of Prince of Persia

* A Prima digital mini-strategy guide full of developer's secrets to help players master the year's best action-adventure game

* A digital art book that chronicles the game's journey from concept to winner of Best Artistic Design at E3 2008

* The original soundtrack scored by master composer Inon Zur

* And much more…

Sony Computer Entertainment America Announces Collector's Edition for Highly-Anticipated PLAYSTATION®3 Exclusive Resistance 2

Global Multiplayer and Co-operative Beta Also Set to Debut in Early October

FOSTER CITY, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ — Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) announced today that Resistance 2, from independent developer Insomniac Games, will release in North America on November 4 and will be offered in a special collector's edition while supplies last. The collector's edition for Resistance 2, the highly-anticipated follow-up to the best-selling PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system (PS3 system) launch title, Resistance: Fall of Man®, will be available for a suggested retail price of $79.99 at participating retailers with the following premium items included:

— Created by DC Unlimited, an exclusive Chimeran Hybrid action figure with Bullseye weapon.

— A double-sided hard-cover Resistance 2 art book covering war-torn America from two unique perspectives.

— Exclusive in-game HVAP Wraith multiplayer weapon skin

— Copy of Resistance 2 with special edition cover artwork selected by the fans

The special collector's edition also includes a bonus DVD of exclusive Resistance 2 additional contents including:

— A preview into the upcoming Resistance novel, "Resistance: The Gathering Storm" by well-known science fiction author William Dietz.

— "America Forever Lost", Behind The Scenes video of Resistance 2 with Insomniac Games

— "Shattered History" Resistance chronology video — provides a visual guideline from the earliest days of the Chimera invasion to the current storyline.

— Digital copy of Issue #0 of the Resistance comic book series published by Wildstorm.

Gamers eagerly awaiting the game's launch this November will have an opportunity to get an early look at Resistance 2 as SCEA also announced today a worldwide competitive online multiplayer and co-operative beta beginning in early October. Powered by the PLAYSTATION®Network, the Resistance 2 multiplayer and co-operative beta will provide PS3 owners with an opportunity to experience new levels, modes and weapons.

"Resistance 2 is Insomniac's most ambitious game yet. The team's goals from the onset have been to heighten the online experience and encourage experienced and novice players to jump online," said Ted Price, President & CEO, Insomniac Games. "With an eight-player, co-op campaign and 60-player squad-based competitive multiplayer, Resistance 2 offers players a complete online experience on a scale like no other. We really value the feedback of the Resistance community and are excited to open the beta and provide our dedicated fan base an early look at Resistance 2's multiplayer features."

The Resistance 2 Public Beta program will be available through both premier and open access. Premier access provides players with guaranteed access to the entirety of the Public Beta period through programs including:

— GameStop Pre-Order Program: Beginning in September, players in the U.S. and Canada can gain premier access to the Public Beta by pre-ordering Resistance 2 at a GameStop retail store or online at http://www.gamestop.com.

— Qore Annual Subscription: A highly interactive, monthly original video program that covers the world inside PlayStation®, available only on PLAYSTATION®Store for the PS3 system.

For open access, players will have the chance to apply, and if selected, play the Public Beta after the premier access period. Those that are interested in joining the Public Beta can submit their information at http://beta.myresistance.net/apply. In addition, players who purchased Qore Episode 03 (single Episode) will be guaranteed access to the Public Beta.

The rating for Resistance 2 is currently pending with the independent Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). For more information about the ESRB visit http://www.esrb.org.

About Resistance 2

On the brink of annihilation, mankind resumes the fight against the unstoppable Chimera on the shores of the United States. And thus the stage is set for Resistance 2, the highly anticipated follow-up to Insomniac Games' best-selling PS3 system launch title. Players will once again step into the war-torn boots of US Army Lt. Nathan Hale, who not only faces near impossible odds on the battlefield, but also constantly struggles with the Chimera virus raging inside his own body. In addition to an epic single-player campaign, Resistance 2 will offer a truly unprecedented eight-player, class-based online co-op campaign and 60-player online competitive multiplayer built upon a 'massive battles, greater intimacy' mantra. Also, players can expect tightly integrated community support via MyResistance.net.

Fallout 3 Achievements

This is, without a doubt, my most anticipated game this year. I've spent countless hours playing Oblivion and still only saw about 60% of it, so even if FO3 has half the content of Oblivion, it'll be enough gameplay to last me until 2009.

Fallout 3 Achievements

Gears of War 2 Achievements

Faith in humanity is restored, Disaster Movie's opening weekend grossing was just above six million dollars. To put things into perspective, every other "Movie" had an opening weekend at least three times that of Disaster Movie.

Unfortunately, I think that's got a lot to do with there being FAR too many comedies out.

That's true. There's also the fact that it was released during Labor Day weekend, which historically has always been a disastrous weekend for movies. At least this will be their first movie that doesn't make them tons of money. (Y)

Faith in humanity is restored, Disaster Movie's opening weekend grossing was just above six million dollars. To put things into perspective, every other "Movie" had an opening weekend at least three times that of Disaster Movie.

I'm just now starting to play and I'm at level 8 with the Orange Knight. I played a few levels near the end of the game in coop (when I was at level 3) and was dieing constantly but having a blast doing so.

I love Castle Crashers! I'm playing as the Orange Fire character at level 8. Played some coop for around 2 hours and it was a blast. Too bad I was barely a level 3 character when playing, because I had my ass handed to me constantly.

COD: World at War Weapons & Perks

US Weapons:

* Thompson M1A1

* M1A1 Carbine

* M1 Garand

* Trench Shotgun

* Browning Automatic Rifle (B.A.R)

* Springfield M1903

* Springfield M1903: Scoped

* M2 flamethrower

* M1911 (aka Colt 45)

* Bajonet

* M9 Bazooka

* M1919A6 Browning

* M2 machinegun

Explosives:

* MK2 Frag Grenade

* Smoke Grenade

* Satchel Charges

* Mines

Russian Weapons:

* TT-33

* Mosin Nagant

* Mosin Nagant Scoped

* PPSH (71 round Drum Magazine)

* PPSH (31 round Banana Magazine)

* Bajonet

Explosives:

* RGD-33

German Weapons:

* P08 Luger

* Kar98

* Kar98 scoped

* MP44

* MP40

* MG42

* MG34

* Messer

Explosives:

* handle-grenade (aka potato masher)

Japanese Weapons:

* Nambu 14

* Arisaka Typ 99

* Typ 100 Submachine gun

* Bajonet

* Katana

Explosives:

* Kiska grenade

British Weapons:

* Sten

Unlockable Perks:

* Juggernaut (more health)

* Sleight of Hand (faster reload)

* Extreme Conditioning (longer sprint distrance)

* Martyrdom (drop live grenade when you die)

* Steady Aim

* Bandolier (larger magazine pack)

* Iron Lungs

* Stopping Power

* Deep Impact

* Sonic Boom

* Last Stand

* Monkey (better at climbing trees)

* Frogman (faster swimspeed)

* Play Dead

* Crouch Sprinter

* Banzai

I call dibs on deer riding knight when we unlock him!

Sadly, the Brute doesn't come with the deer.

Welcome to the official 'dibs' on Castle Crashers.

Dragsy has dibs on Blue, I have dibs on Green/Red, KLX has dibs on Green. That just leaves LL and I assume Kaney will buy it just caus he can.

I call dibs on this guy. Just have to find out how to unlock him.

By the way, here's the partial character list.

I thought they were being called something different for the DC cast? Brutalities or something, 'cause they would just be beating the shit outta people instead of well, killing them. But damn, they lied about that.

DC Heroes do Brutalities, MK Fighters and DC Villains do Fatalities.

If you're buying LittleBigPlanet, here are a few pre-order bonuses:

Amazon.com: The Official “LittleBigPlanet Creator” MiniGuide by Brady Games - This exclusive digital guide is a primer for LittleBIGPlanet’s CREATE tools and provides users with a quick tutorial to begin developing their own levels.”

Gamecrazy: LittleBigPouch - Keep your LBP game safe and protected from the elements with this exclusive burlap pouch. Its so unique and stylish, it would make a SackMother proud.

Play.com: Exclusive Nariko SackGirl - SackBoy’s beware! Nariko SackGirl has been known to keep other SackBoys (and SackGirls) in check. This exclusive downloadable costume features our favorite heroine on the PS3.

Gamestop/EBGames: Exclusive Kratos SackBoy - Nuff’ said. Yes…the forum rumors were true - but the biggest question remains “why didn’t this guy smile?” Seriously, this is another exclusive downloadable costume that will elevate your SackBoy status to godlike proportions.

For those looking forward to Resistance 2, the public beta will be up in late September. You need to pre-order the game to gain access to the beta.