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AH: Mass Effect 2: DLC leaked

Jan 25, 2010

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It’s online now and it’s all free! Every bit of bonus DLC for Mass Effect 2, which you would only normally get with pre-orders, Collectors’ Edition and by having Dragon Age: Origins, can be added to your download queue online ready for you to retrieve them on your XBox.

Collectors’ Weapon and Armour
Terminus Weapon and Armour
Inferno Armour
Sentry Interface
Umbra Visor
M-29 Incisor Sniper Rifle
Blood Dragon Armour
Recon Hood
Cerberus Network additional DLC – The actual name of this pack contains spoilers, but will be free to anyone who activates their Cerberus Network card that comes as a pre-order.

We don’t know when these items will be removed so grab them quick. You do not have to have a US Gamertag to retrieve this DLC.
Thanks to @Lifeform287 for the head’s up, and solicemoon for posting the IGN link in the Mass Effect 2 thread.
Robots get you fired.

Jan 25, 2010

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Not sure how we missed this – but GameInformer put up a second article a few days ago with an in-depth interview with Marty O’Donnell. (It’s matched up with the Reach Score video we mentioned last week.) It’s a pretty interesting read! Go take a look.(Louis Wu 11:36:50 UTC)
Gamereactor Plays Halo: Reach

Jan 25, 2010

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The Reach content embargo ends today, January 25 – and Sweden got to that date long before the US. Over at NeoGAF, Syringe pointed out coverage by Swedish gaming site Gamereactor – the text is in Swedish (though Google will translate… kind of), but the pictures are understandable in any language. There’s concept art, screenshots we’ve never seen, and environment art (and images from the reporter’s trip to Bungie’s offices, as well) – go take a look! (A thread on our forum has already picked out some of the juicier tidbits…) Update: DJ Lars has translated the first half of the article – go check out a much more readable version! (Thanks, DJ Lars!)(Louis Wu 11:04:39 UTC)
Be a Man

Jan 25, 2010

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Asian Inferno sent us a link to a video he created in 2006, and uploaded to YouTube before Halo 3 was released – it sets Halo cutscene action to a song from the Mulan soundrack. To my surprise, it holds up reasonably well! However, there’s something really disturbing about watching Sgt. Johnson singing with Donny Osmond’s voice… (Louis Wu 11:00:22 UTC)
Men of Valor

Jan 25, 2010

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Hedgemony found some old World War 2 propaganda posters (Australian ones, since that’s where he lives), and updated them with Halo content to celebrate Australia Day today. Take a look! (Louis Wu 10:57:13 UTC)
HaloContest’s December 09 Montage

Jan 25, 2010

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Morpheus stopped by with HaloContest’s December 09 montage – take a look!(Louis Wu 10:56:04 UTC)
EV Warthog

Jan 24, 2010

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Chlazza got a Remote Controlled Warthog – but was unhappy with the power setup. So he rewired it to use lithium-polymer batteries. Swing by his site for full details – all that thing needs is a mini-LAAG! (If, for whatever reason, we break Chlazza’s site, we’ll put up a mirror.)(Louis Wu 21:46:54 UTC)
Around The Ring â€“ Episode 14: Left 4 Dead 2: Dead Centre Campaign Show

Jan 24, 2010

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Well, this episode finally came out, and for once it’s not entirely Dust Storm’s fault. He got upset when he heard a few swear words I missed in editing, then had to spend a few days in the closet before asking me to fix it. Exams and other things happened which prevented recording, and then more things slowed the editing. But never mind that, it’s out now! Joining me on the show is my old co-host Dust Storm, Funnyboy from the community, and your all time favourite CrazyCommie. This episode we talk about the Left 4 Dead 2 campaign Dead Centre, Dust Storm kicks up a cuss storm, and CrazyCommie drops out half way through. The episode clocks in at just under two hours, so there’s lots of fun stuff to listen to. I couldn’t find a song long enough to cover the bloopers, or any good loops. So you just have 16 minutes of straight up silliness.

Disclamer: There are a lot of disclamers.

Enjoy!

[podcast]http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://libsyn.com/media/podtacular/aroundthering14.mp3[/podcast]
Retrograde Episode Three: Remnants

Jan 24, 2010

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Silvac let us know that Retrograde Episode 3 has been released – quick followup to Episode 2, last week. I’m not sure I get the story…(Louis Wu 18:04:09 UTC)
Top Ten Halo 3 Screenshots: EVA

Jan 24, 2010

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Halo 3 Screenshots posted a new Top Ten list on Friday, as usual; this one is called ‘EVA’, and shows off some truly amazing views of the EVA armor. Check ’em! (Louis Wu 15:27:46 UTC)
That would be a tough name to go through life with.

Jan 24, 2010

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ZZoMBiE13 wondered if anyone had ever met Oonsk’s cousin…(Louis Wu 15:26:36 UTC)
He ain’t got time to bleed.

Jan 24, 2010

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TDSpiral stopped by with a whole new way of seeing Oonsk. I think Halopedia might be his first target… (Louis Wu 15:12:38 UTC)
Reach Falls – on your desktop

Jan 24, 2010

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Over on NeoGAF, dilatedmuscle whipped up a cool Reach-related wallpaper – and Cocopjojo helped out by hosting a larger, desktop-sized version. Take a look!(Louis Wu 15:11:28 UTC)
Halo Effect 2 Launch Trailer

Jan 24, 2010

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BlueTeam1138 decided to see if Halo footage could be coupled with audio from the new Mass Effect 2 trailer – I’d have to say he was pretty successful! Check out the “Halo Effect 2 Launch Trailer“. (Louis Wu 15:10:02 UTC)
AH: Assassin's Creed 2 DLC Date

Jan 24, 2010

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Ubisoft tweeted the official release date for the first Assassin’s Creed 2 DLC today, which is very exciting. “Battle of Forli” will drop on January 28th, for 320 MS points (and a similar price for PS3), but what I can’t find is any mention of Achievements. I think it’s awesome that it’s priced so cheaply, but it also has me a little worried. DLC that cheap rarely has Achievements attached to it. If anyone hears anything, please let us know in the comments to this post.
AH: Weekly Recap – January 23

Jan 24, 2010

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Community
–Dante’s Inferno DLC achievements preview
–Episode 38 of Respawn Radio

Videos
–Snatch & Grab and Body Count Spec Ops video guides in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
–Alfeim 1 and Alfeim 2 video guides in Bayonetta from FinchLynch

Achievements
-Added achievements for Aliens vs. Predator
-Added more achievements for HaloSphere
-Added achievements for Mega Man 10
-Added achievements for Trine

Trophies
-Added secret trophies for Army of Two: The 40th Day
-Added DLC trophies for Dark Void
-Added trophies for Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment
RT: A day in the life of…

Jan 24, 2010

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Burnie Burns.
Oonsk and Mister Chief – for Haiti

Jan 23, 2010

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Remember that awesome Oonsk/Mister Chief pic Frankie whipped up a few days ago? Looks like it’s going to be auctioned off by IGN as part of their IGN for Haiti Charity Event. Tune in on January 27 for your chance to nab it! Thanks to NeoGAF’s Tashi0106 for the heads-up.
Hide, Seek, Snap Round 7: Winners

Jan 23, 2010

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Congrats to RobboForever and NICKOFSTEEL, for being the first to identify and reproduce the latest Hide, Seek, Snap screens – two more Sgt. Johnson codes out the door! We’re going to take a little break posting screens – there’ll be another image soon!(Louis Wu 19:56:40 UTC)
Halo: Reach – Gutting the Engine

Jan 23, 2010

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Edge continues to post Reach content on their website – the latest article is called ‘Halo: Reach – Gutting the Engine‘, and once again Marcus Lehto, Joe Tung, and Brian Jarrard discuss the inner workings of the Reach development process. Good stuff!(Louis Wu 19:55:51 UTC)