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SAN MATEO, CA — August 10, 2009 — Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced the Platinum Hits Triple Pack for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. This affordable collection of three of Capcom’s greatest games for the Xbox 360 will be available for a suggested retail price of $39.99 beginning September 8, 2009.

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So, we’ve come to this point in the road again where game companies are putting out collectors editions to games. This time, Tecmo is putting out a CE for Sigma 2, The PS3 port of the XBOX 360 title Ninja Gaiden. This thing will cost $79.99 and is availiable for pre-order now. I know what you’re wondering, what comes with it right? Well, no need to fear, here’s the list.

• A copy of Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, exclusively for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system.
• Limited Edition 80 page ‘Ninja Gaiden Treasury’ featuring:
- Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 prologue comic written and designed by Team NINJA, which sheds more light on the intriguing storylines of Ninja Gaiden.
-Character and Concept Art Gallery .
- Lite-Strategy Guide including: Weapon Profiles for the 4 playable characters. Combos & Ninpos. Hints and Tips for Story Mode and Team Missions.
- Commentary from Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 producer Yosuke Hayashi, the Lead Artists behind the game and one final Tidbit from Team NINJA….
• Complete, limited edition original soundtrack CD.
• Exclusive downloadable costume available through the PlayStation Network.

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 is a Playstation 3 Exclusive and is slated for an September 29, 2009 release in America.

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Today, I think I have broken my own record for images posted on this blog in one post. So, without further ado, HERE THEY ARE!

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The highly anticipated Batman Arkham Asylum is about to drop in 3 weeks. Today, we’ve learned that the PC Version of Arkham Asylum will be using the Nvidia PhysX engine. One of the better Physics engines out there for PC next to the Half Life’s engine. I have to say, this game looks good even on PC and I can’t wait to play it when it comes out on the 25th. Here’s the PR about it!

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This summer, Xbox Live will be getting a new update that for some people, will rock their socks off. Announced back at E3, Xbox Live will be getting an update that includes, Facebook, Twitter, and Last.fm, those amongst other things will be joined by live streaming video from Sky Sports in the UK (only for UK live users), Netflix Party, and avatar marketplace. Trust me theirs more to talk about in this post than those. There are two updates though, one will be released this fall with the Facebook, Twitter, and Last.fm. The other, this summer that includes this awesome stuff:

Movie night on Xbox LIVE
Browse, select and jump right into your favourite movies from the top genres: comedy, action, horror…even a tear-jerking chick flick. There are hundreds to choose from, with many in HD.

Avatars are people too!
Now thanks to Avatar Marketplace the options for customising your avatar are endless. With an ever-expanding selection of stores, full of premium outfits and accessories from your favourite games and fashion brands, you can express yourself through your Avatar like never before. Your Avatar’s one-stop-shop will launch with a growing collection from the top names in fashion and gaming including:

• Top Brands: Adidas, Quiksilver, Roxy, Tokidoki
• Unique Fashions: Steampunk, Recessionista
• Your Favourite Games: “BioShock 2,” “Halo 3,” “Halo 3: ODST,” “Gears of War 2,” “Fable II,” “The Secret of Monkey Island SE,” “Splinter: Cell Conviction,” “Star Wars Clone Wars: Republic Heroes”

You can also earn special Avatar clothes and items just by playing your favourite games, starting with a hot logo t-shirt from “Splosion Man,” the hit Xbox LIVE Arcade title that kicked-off off the 2nd annual Summer of Arcade. And to keep your Avatars from getting bored, we’re giving them fun new props to play with; everything from a basketball to pompoms, even a mobile phone…just try to stick with nights and weekends.

Full Xbox 360 games at the push of a button
Xbox 360 games: Games on Demand. Launching with a library of 21 great titles, Games on Demand marks the introduction of digitally distributed full Xbox 360 games: the titles you want, when you want them, straight to your Xbox 360 at the push of a button. You’ll also have the option to easily purchase Games on Demand titles directly via credit card.

From award-winning hits like “Mass Effect,” “and “Assassin’s Creed,” to family favourites like “LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga” and “Sonic the Hedgehog,” Games on Demand gives you access to a growing catalogue of full Xbox 360 titles, updated weekly and available to browse and download 24 x7 from the comfort of your couch. Check out our line-up at launch:

Assassin’s Creed (Ubisoft)
Burnout Paradise (EA)
Call of Duty® 2 (Activision)
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Fight Night Round 3 (EA)
Kameo: Elements of Power (Microsoft Game Studios)
LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga (LucasArts)
Mass Effect (Microsoft Game Studios)
Meet The Robinsons (Disney)
MX vs. ATV Untamed (THQ)
Need for Speed Carbon (EA)
Need for Speed: Most Wanted (EA)
Perfect Dark Zero (Microsoft Game Studios)
Prey (2K Games)
Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis (Rockstar Games)
Sega Rally (Sega)
TEST DRIVE: UNLIMITED (Atari)
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas
Tomb Raider Legend (Eidos)
Viva Piñata (Microsoft Game Studios)
Viva Piñata 2: Trouble in Paradise (Microsoft Game Studios)

No more hide and seek
Now you can view, find and arrange your content on Xbox LIVE the way you want. Want to send a specific friend a message? Sort your friends list by Gamertag, status and even activity, so you can easily find the friends you want. There are also new options for viewing your Achievements and progress, improved matchmaking support and more.

Best of all, you can now rate every single piece of content on Xbox LIVE Games Marketplace using a five star system. Support your favourite XBLA game with a five star rating, or find the top-rated titles in the newly-updated Indie Games Marketplace – it’s never been easier to find the best and most beloved game content on Xbox LIVE.

All of that, in this upcoming update that will be released next week! For those who already have the update thanks to the update preview program, we already know how everything will work.

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Today is a great day for those who want to SAVE some money on the newest Batman game coming out called “Arkham Asylum”. When you pre-order from Amazon and enter the code “5OFFARKM” and only pay 48 bucks(console) 40bucks (PC) to get the game with Free Shipping. That’s a hell of an offer that I as well as all of you should take advantage of while it still last!

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Hey iPhone users, if you play Call of Duty World At War and have an iPhone you may be in luck soon! TreyArch is going to release out a free app that lets you track your stats as well as get the latest news. After checking my app store, I saw a similar app for free that could be the same thing. Being I don’t play World At War, you guys can run wild with this app! It’s FREE and you will need your email and pass you use for the site.

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