Electronic Arts has just released a new video showing off Criterion's Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit.

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Some tasty new shots from Warner's Lord of the Rings: War in the North after the jump:

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Sony has announced that the PlayStation 3 firmware update which will add support for 3D Blu-ray playback will not be released until next month.

So sorry for the four or five people that actually affects.

Source: Engadget

After the jump we've got the latest Medal of Honor trailer from Electronic Arts.

This latest vid is called The MOH Experience Part 2: Gunfighters and shows off an Apache Gunship level.

While this made me want to play MOH right now, the biggest emotional response I had was "it's about time publishers started making good flight sims again, where's my Gunship sequel."

Anyway, check out the video after the break:

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Team 17 reminds us today that Alien Breed has arrived on European PSN.

Alien Breed: Impact is priced at £11.99/€14.99.

The press release is but a click away:

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Square Enix has sent word that the investigation into bugs that slightly delayed the launch of the Final Fantasy XIV Beta has solved the problems.

So the beta will begin tomorrow - 2nd September.

We would like to take this opportunity to provide an update regarding FINAL FANTASY XIV Open Beta Test, which was announced to be postponed on Aug. 31, 2010.

Along with the completion on investigation and correction of the critical issue, we have decided to begin FINAL FANTASY XIV Open Beta Test on Sep. 2, 2010 at 02:00 (GMT).

Starting on Sep. 2, 2010 at 02:00 (GMT), acquisition of registration code required for FINAL FANTASY XIV Open Beta Test will become available on "FINAL FANTASY XIV Open Beta Test Application Site." For more details, please refer to "FINAL FANTASY XIV Open Beta Test Application Site."

We are looking forward to your participation in FINAL FANTASY XIV Open Beta Test!

And here's the link for you to apply to join the beta - entry.ffxiv.com

Activision has released this launch trailer for Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions.

You can now download a playable demo for Sega's Vanquish from the Xbox Live Marketplace and PSN.

LONDON (September 1st, 2010) – SEGA® Europe Ltd. can confirm that the VANQUISHTM Official Demo: Velocity Attack, is available exclusively for download from Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®, and PlayStation® Store for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system in Europe today.

VANQUISHTM is the hottest title Shinji Mikami has worked on in over 4 years, achieving high tension throughout the game and delivering a new sense of game merged shooting and action in a finely balanced manner. The game is set for release across North America on 19th October, Australia on 21st of October and across Europe on October 22nd 2010 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system.

Activision has today revealed plenty of the details of some of the "warriors" featued within Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock.

Join us after the jump for information and art for characters such as Axel Steel, Casey Lynch and Judy Nails.

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Mafia II is this week's best selling game in the UK. Last week's chart topper - Kane & Lynch 2 has been pushed down to second place.

In fact it's the fastest selling here since the release of Red Dead Redemption.

Full rundown after the jump:

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Rockstar Games has just sent word that a new DLC package is to be released for Red Dead Redemption.

The new pack combines an expansion of the free roam multiplayer experience with a new competitive mode and a devastating new weapon – The Explosive Rifle.

The Liars And Cheats Pack will be available from 21st September on PSN (£7.99) and Xbox Live (800 Microsoft points).

Check out the full announcement after the jump;

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Yesterday I was invited over to Electronic Arts to play NBA Elite 11. I used to be quite a fan of basketball games but I grew bored of their lack of evolution and more importantly player involvement.

Can EA Sports turn around the malaise in the genre and create a basketball game that will appeal to gamers who may not be fans of the sport?

Well, let's see...

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Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game launch trailer. The game is now out on the Playstation Network and on the Xbox Live Marketplace.

What's new in your local games store today? Well not a whole lot - but there is Mafia II. The game has received some mixed reviews buy the word on the street is that many of these reviews have been too harsh - just as they were with the first game.

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Mafia II

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Mafia II

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10 Minute Solution
Gormiti
Gunblade NY and LA Machineguns Arcade
Rayman Rabbids Party Collection

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Mafia II
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Radioactive Edition

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Namco Bandai has a tasty Collector's Edition of Enslaved: Odyssey to the West lined up.

The package includes a hard-backed artbook and original soundtrack on CD. The game is set for release in Europe on October 8th.

Meanwhile there's been no announcement of a Collector's Edition yet for the North American launch on October 5th.

Check out the full press release after the jump:

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EA Sports has released a short video which shows how the stamina and fatigue attributes have an effect on player abilities in the forthcoming football game.

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I know what you're thinking - "Harry you've done bugger-all work today while Adam has been the only one posting on the site."

Partly true folks, but only partly.

I spent much of the day travelling to and from Electronic Arts HQ. I went along to chat to Producer Nick Channon and play NBA Elite 11. The new game is mighty impressive and I'll tell you all about it later this week.

But for now it's time to open a cold one.

Activision has released the full track list for the upcoming DJ Hero 2 and boy is it a list.

A whopping 105 tracks is set to release with the game on October 22nd for 360, PS3 and Wii, including everything from 50 Cent to Daft Punk to the Pussycat Dolls, and a whole load more.

Full list after the break.

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Two videos shown at last week's gamescom have been released by Valve, offering a snippet of Portal 2's latest wizardry in action.

The mutual theme is bouncing, but via two very different methods: Repulsion Gel and Faith Plates, both of which make for some truly mind-bending puzzles. I'm a little afraid of this game now.

Click through to check out the videos.

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EA has released a new trailer detailing what to expect from the limited edition version of Crysis 2.

The package comes with bonus XP, a weapon skin, a weapon attachment and unique dog tags.

Check out the video after the jump.

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