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That ball on the Move controller really is squishy. I spent a good five minutes squeezing one … that’s what she said.

I don’t think that any informed gamer would say that having big names likeBioWare and Pandemic Studios under one’s beltwould be a bad thing, and it looks like the industry analysts tend to agree. They think that the acquisition of these two studios is worth the $860 million that Electronic Arts shelled out for them. Lazard’s Colin Sebastian is okay with the big price that EA paid, saying that “top talent comes at a top price....

Today, Ubisoft has revealed the details of theAssassin’s Creed: Ascendanceproject it teased just yesterday. As suspected, it’s a short animated film, and its release will coincide with the November 16 launch of the game,Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood. Ascendanceis said to bridge the gap betweenAssassin’s Creed IIand the upcomingBrotherhood, with Ezio Auditore in the lead role. The film will be available on Xbox Live Marketplace, PlayStation Network, and “other digital channels” for $1....

First off, this DIY option is not for the layperson. Hardcore only, I’d say. But, if after reading this headline you already have your shoes on to rush out to Home Depot, we’d love to see what you put together. But be sure to check the price below before you head out. Taito’s sexy sit-down Vewlix arcade cabinet would be lovely to have in your own home. But rather than daydream about having one, Donovan Myers set out to create his own....

TheArmored Coreseries has been around for the last fifteen years now. I don’t know about you, but after the numerous versions of thePlayStation 2version ofArmored Coregames, I kind of just gave up on the series. Things just got pretty stale. It looks like FromSoftware felt the same as they next game in the series is a “new born”Armored Coregame. FromSoftware didn’t share too much aboutArmored Core V, but they did cover three points that they wanted fans to know about....

[Time once more for the Badass of the Month Club,wherein the staff highlights a character or industry figure of noteworthy badassery.] There he sits, silent, smug, smiling, with the crooked fingers of his hands crossed and his skinny legs folded. He projects an air of importance and knowledge, yet still seems to be an approachable individual, despite his unconventional looks, which manage to come off as both sly and wise. His pointed ears and bushy eyebrows seem to fall just beyond the bounds of what could be considered normal human features....

What’s the deal with the PC version ofBattlefield 1943? We still don’t know for sure. The long-since-presumed-dead port of DICE’s uber popular PlayStation Network and Xbox LIVE Arcade game is officially still on the way, but refunds are now being issued to those who want out. Here’s the word from an EA rep, courtesy of VG247: “All pre-orders can be canceled with refund at any time and we do not have any further information at this time about a release date for the PC version ofBattlefield 1943....

Here’s a brand new trailer and some fresh images ofBattlefield 3, release just in time for Gamescom. You know the drill by now — guns, beautiful graphics, some more guns, and OH WOW JETS! Yep, vehicles are making their mark onBattlefield 3in a big way, with DICE confirming that high speed aviation will once again be part of the experience. The trailer reveals a bit of plan-flavored gameplay for your pleasure....

WithResident Evilgoing all action,Alone in the Darksucking balls, andSilent Hillwandering aroundtrying to find its rootsthe survival horror genre is looking a little worse for wear. The classic franchises have seemingly abandoned us, and thus we must turn our attention to new franchises. Might I suggestCursed Mountainfor the Wii? If the below video andour time spent with the gameare any indication, Deep Silver might be putting a new classic of the genre on the map....

It looks like the nation’s largest consumer electronics retailer thinks that what its customers need more than lower prices is a little bit ofcommon senseon their side.Best Buyrecently announced plans to integrate reviews, content descriptions, and otherCommon Sense Mediatools into their website an attempt to make the video game buying experience more family friendly than ever. From thepress release: “At Best Buy we understand the importance of giving customers clear and accurate information to help them make good decisions about the video games they buy,”...

LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventureshas been out for quite some time now, but that fact didn’t stopTraveller’s Talesfrom releasing a demo on Xbox LIVE today. The demo itself weighs in at 619.95 MB and includes one playable level, “The Lost Temple” fromRaiders of the Lost Ark. Yes, that means you’ll be able to control an Indy minifigure as he runs from one of the most iconic boulders of all time....

People like to be teased. It’s a simple fact. Case in point: onBungie’s website, there is a post dated 9/22 with the title “Pardon Our Dust” and a whole bunch of random text. For your perusal, here it is:

Call of Duty: Black Opsis undergoing a number of heavy edits when it releases in Germany. Among the cuts is a soundtrack omission, with Rolling Stones’ Sympathy for the Devil getting snipped because it’s 100% about World War II, andHeaven forbidGermany ever get reminded of its own history. As always with Germany, a bunch of violent and gory content has also been cut, reminding us that, as much as Germany tries to never acknowledge its past, it’s still incredibly keen on acting like a fascist state....