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We now have one itty-bitty detail regarding Blizzard’s unannounced, but often speculated upon,unannounced IP: it’s an MMO. Blizzard’s community manager, “Zarhym,” spilled the genre beans on theofficialWorld of Warcraftforums when he responsed to an enthusiast’s ramblings on everything Blizzard, which included a stern dismissal of a new Blizzard MMO. “We have nothing to advertise for the new MMO because it’s a shell of a game thus far,” he wrote. “We’ve already stated it’ll be a brand new franchise, which means the lore, art, and game play are being developed entirely from scratch....

As promised, trophy support for the PlayStation 3 version ofBurnout Paradiseis here. Simply pop in your Burnout Paradise disc while connected to the Internet to get the update at no charge. Criterion has a full listof the game’s trophies on their Web site, and it’s an impressive list to behold. Trophies are broken down in awards given for tasks complete in the original game, the Cagney update, and the most recently added bikes....

The PC versionof embattled Washington D.C.will have to defend itself for a few weeks. According toElectronic Theatre,Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2PC has been pushed back in Europe to November 24th — a two-week delay from its scheduled November 10 release date. The confirmation comes from a recent Activision-Blizzard release schedule, which shows every version ofModern Warfare 2on track for release except, of course, the aforementioned PC version. Our spider-sense is telling us that this delay may well apply to North America, but we’re checking with representatives for the videogame just in case it doesn’t....

Capcom hasrecently respondedto suggestions that it’s given up on the PlayStation Portable, with Christian Svensson labeling such gossip as “absolutely 100 per cent false.” Answering reader questions on theCapcom Unity blog, Svensson confirmed that Capcom is still making PSP games, suggesting that it would be ridiculous for the company to stop. He pointed at the format-driving sales ofMonster Hunter Portableas the reason why Capcom would continue to support the PSP....

If you’re the kind of person who likes making dolls kick the crap out of each other, mark April 9 on your calendar. That’s the dayRag Doll Kung Fu: Fists of Plasticswill be hitting the PlayStation Network for PlayStation 3. A quasi-sequel to the 2005 PC titleRag Doll Kung Fu, the game has a party-feel, and looks to be an over-the-top homage to 70s kung fu cinema. The trailer manages to not uses Carl Douglas’ “Kung Fu Fighting,” thankfully; instead, they have their own little catchy’s disco number....

As it turns out,Ragehas a co-op mode. In this mission, vile fiends have placed bombs throughout Wellspring in an attempt to destroy what’s left of the water supply. There’s an awful lot of running, gunning, and reloading. Seriously, whoever was playing reloads as much as I do — which is to sayat all times. With the combo system and separate point totals per individual player, this could go from friendly fun to mean-spirited name calling in an instant....

Spoiler: At the end ofDragon Age: Origins, the Blight was destroyed. Despite its destruction, the Darkspawn remain, and something is different about them. The Darkspawn are becoming sentient — they’re able to communicate, and they’re getting organized to do all sorts of evil stuff. Never fear though, as the hero ofOriginsis back, and he’s ready to kick some medieval ass. Or, if you’re sick of yourOriginscharacter, you can play as a completely new hero, coming into this war with a fresh and unique perspective on all the events that have unfolded thus far....

A few people have been saying thatDarksiders: Wrath of Warisn’t looking too hot lately. I have decided to completely ignore these people and continue to convince myself that it will be the greatest game ever made and the discs will be packed with glowing butterflies that flutter from the case when opened and surround you in a warm, loving light. I’m easily pleased when it comes to action games. If you can give me a shedload of enemies, some simple combos, a rudimentary leveling system and plenty of blood, I’m perfectly happy so long as you don’t find ways to stuff it up....

Quantic Dream has already talked up its interest in motion controls, having even at one pointdesigned its own controllerforHeavy Rain.Vague hintshave even been dropped that a future update could bring PlayStation Move support to its latest hit,Heavy Rain, as well. As for Microsoft’s own motion control technology, Project Natal, Quantic Dream co-founder and co-CEO David Cage remains skeptical. “I’ve seen Natal, and I’m really curious to see what they’re going to do with it,” he tells me, before adding, “I was a bit frustrated that they presented it with a sci-fi-type presentation....

I’m usually a big fan of NECA’s work. TheirAlienstoys are great and they do some remarkable videogame figures. ThisDead Space 2Isaac figure, however, makes me want to vomit onto my hands and balls. It may be a case of bad photography, but since this is an official shot, and official photos tend to make toys look better, I can only assume that the figure looks just this bad. Orworse. From the gaudy, child-like bloodstains on his armor to the bizarre body shape that makes it look like he has a wasting disease, I can only feel sorry for theDead Space 2protagonist....

Sony has announced that it’s added a slew of games to its “Greatest Hits” line-up today, pricing them all at $29.99. The following titles should now be available at retail for your buying pleasure at the discounted “Greatest Hits” pricing: The titles were deemed worthy of “Greatest Hits” status based on “an impressive sales threshold,” which they sold a bunch of copies… and you may already have them. What, if any, of these games were you waiting on a price drop for?...

Yes, if you getCrackdown, then you’ll have a very good chance on getting in theHalo 3beta. But is that the only reason to get this game? Find out what we think after the jump in the latestDestructoid review. Tell us what you think. DysonI’m going to start this review the same wayCrackdownstarts, by going right into the action. Hot, gun-toting, car-throwing, roof-hopping, grenade-blasting action. You see,Crackdownis a game that is meant to be played fast and loose, and it shows....

You know what I did this morning? I got up early and read a hundred and seventy separate comments about the survival horror you guys remember. No, I didn’t skip any. I read them all. While it did take me quite a while, I think this contest was a bit more fun for me than most of the ones I run for the site. Of course, that’s a bit biased because I love survival horror … but also because it was kind of like sitting around the campfire with all of you and hearing how it all started for you when it came to loving horror....