Devolver Digital has announced that it plans to bring Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter to the PC and consoles in early 2010. The studio is adding a new game mode called "Co-op Tournament," which makes the co-op gameplay competitive. Neither Croteam nor Devolver Digital have specificed when exactly in 2010 the game will release (other than saying "early"). In the meantime, keep on left-clicking and strafing in the revamped The First Encounter.
It's that time of the year, y'know, the one where you sink all your money into a bunch of expensive gifts. You've got a gamer and you're not quite sure what to get them? Maybe you are a gamer, just looking for some suggestions on what to ask for for Christmas? You're in luck, as we've got a holiday buyer's guide for gamers of all kind and all platform! Just select a platform below to go to its buyer's guide. Be sure to leave a comment if you've got a suggestion of your own!
Here's a leaked video that shows off the dynamic weather effects in StarCraft II. Check it out below.
LittleBigPlanet PSP
LittleBigPlanet PSP is an excellent puzzle platformers for the PSP. Players must control their customizable character across levels, avoiding traps and enemies and solving puzzles. The game also allows players to create and share their own level creations.
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Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
GTA: Chinatown Wars is a must-have for DS owners. It takes all of the great parts about the GTA franchise and throws them together to create a handheld gaming masterpiece. Instead of the usual over-the-shoulder type view, Chinatown Wars uses a rotatable aerial camera, and it works brilliantly. Another high point of the game is its great use of cel-shading graphics. DS owners pick this one up.
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New Super Mario Bros. Wii
New Super Mario Bros. Wii revisits the 2D greatness that is Super Mario. It’s especially great for casual gamers as it features a new “Super Guide” system, assisting players who have trouble in the game. New Super Mario Bros. Wii also features 4-player co-op, so it’s perfect for having friends over.
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Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is contender for Game of the Year, and it’s a game every PS3 owner must have. Seriously. Uncharted 2 is an incredible action-adventure game with near photo-realistic visuals and brilliant gameplay mechanics. Get it.
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Forza Motorsport 3
The best racing game of the year and one of the best racers of all time, Forza Motorsport 3 is a must buy for Xbox 360 gamers. Forza 3 is Microsoft’s answer to Gran Turismo, and it does a terrific job with its awesome graphics, lengthy career mode, and rich multiplayer experience.
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Borderlands
Gearbox Software’s role-playing shooter Borderlands is an experience no gamer should miss. Combining RPG and FPS elements, Borderlands is one badass gunslinging adventure.
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If you haven't had a chance to play DiRT 2 on consoles yet, now's your chance to try it. Codemasters says the PC demo releases tomorrow. The studio also warned of the leaked demo that surfaced last weekend and says to not download it. Apparently it won't give you the "best experience" of DiRT 2, whatever that means. The whole statement from Codemasters, posted by the community coordinator after the jump.
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