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Kotaku has heard from multiple sources close to the project that the code-name for Microsoft's next console is Durango. More » - GamerFeed

Microsoft recently brought in the newest build of Kinect Star Wars, and we got our hands on and bodies into some of the new modes. I felt like a regular Sith warriro or something!  Kinect Star Wars tries to cover all the bases when it comes to taking you into this epic series, with everything from dancing to light saber battles. Here's a taste of our preview: "While we’ve gone lightsaber to saber before and taken the checkered flag in pod racing, these new modes take the game in a completely new direction as we burn it up on the dance floor of Jabba’s Palace and take control of a rancor and try to wreck a budding empire." Read the rest of our hands-onKinect Star Wars preview right here. - GamerFeed

If you need help finding the locations of trainers in Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning we've got you covered with this Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning Trainer Locations And Backpack Upgrade Guide. That's right, we also have backpack upgrade locations. Leveling up your skills in vital to KoA: Reckoning, as it is in any RPG. You can power through missions and level up on your own, but honestly, who has time for that? I'd suggest finding a trainer who can increase your skill level by one. They're like the rare candies of Amalur. (High-five for the Pokemon reference.) Every trainer has a skill window you must fall into to get training. For basic trainers you'll need to be level 0-3 and for advanced trainers, you'll need a skill level of 4-6. Keep reading to see a list of Trainer and Backpack locations. Trainer Tip: Trainers do cost money so I'd recommend you level up the Detect Hidden stat first so you'll always be on the hunt for good loot you can sell. Mercantile is another helpful skill to... - GamerFeed

What the world needs now is an awesome online shooter with trikes and gyrocopters. Thanks, Ravaged! These videos of 2Dawn’s indie effort Ravaged have been dropping jaws all over the Internet. What did you make in your garage last week? Not a post-apocalyptic online shooter with huge maps and a strong vehicle focus, I’m guessing. [...] - GamerFeed

Much beloved 1980s action-game Karateka is getting the makeover treatment thanks to creator, Jordan Mechner. You might be more familiar with Mechner's other brain child, Prince of Persia. Jordan Mechner stopped by X-Play recently to discuss his plans for the future, specifically, the Karateka remake. Check it out. Watch Larger Version | Watch HD Version Now that you're more familiar with Jordan Mechner, take a look at our behind-the-scenes sneak-peek at Karateka. Watch Larger Version | Watch HD Version - GamerFeed

Double Fine has made its first Kickstarter update, revealing platforms, languages and other exciting plans for its untitled Adventure. The adventure game will be made available for Linux, Mac and PC, as well as Android and iOS in mobile form. The extra funds raised by the Kickstarter has allowed Double Fine to expand the scope [...] - GamerFeed

The door closes behind you with an ominous click. It's bright in here—too bright. Before you can get your wits about you, your host begins to speak. More » - GamerFeed

Most games take years to develop, but Minecraft developer Mojang plans to make one over a single weekend. Announced on Wednesday, Mojang intends to livestream a new game's creation over 60 hours and is partnering with the Humble Bundle team to raise money for charity. This latest announcement follows in the footsteps of other innovative Mojang projects which could only take root in a field as open to creativity as the game industry. Starting Friday, February 17 at 10 A.M. Central European Time (1 A.M. US Pacific Time) Mojang will begin work on a brand new title. The company will answer questions via Twitter and promises "silly incentives" for reaching donation goals. Eager fans can even get involved now and vote for the genre and theme of the prospective game on Mojang's website. "Of course, you?ve always wanted to play a Shoot Em?Up Dating Simulator with a Candy Land World War II theme. Choose wisely!" warns the company. - GamerFeed

Double Fine has released a thank you message for those who helped back their upcoming game, Double Fine Adventure. Tim Schafer, who is featured in the message, went on to detail some of their plans for the game. The game's kickstarter page has generated more money than anticipated. This extra cash flow means voice acting for the English version, as well as subtitles in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. VIDEO: Double Fine Adventure Preview With Tim Schafer Tim Schafer also revealed the platforms the game will be on, so far. Double Fine Adventure will be released on PC, Mac, Linux, iOS and some Android devices. Backers will get early access to the game via a beta. The beta will be hosted on Steam. Backers will also receive a DRM-free version of the game. If you haven't already, check out Tim Scafer and David Jaffe on Feedback discussing the idea of funding their own game before Schafer announced the Kickstarter plan. - GamerFeed

Some of the new events in this year’s Major League Gaming calendar will only be streamed to those who pony up a premium. Not every event will have a premium pass attached to it; the Championship and Online Qualifiers will be exempt, while brand new events will not. The Winter Arena, which makes its debut [...] - GamerFeed

A re-rated update to the NBA 2K12 roster failed to appease America's feverish Linsanity—the phenomenon surrounding the New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin—and so a second update, giving the point guard even more of a boost, is due by the end of the week. More » - GamerFeed

Flummoxed by the sudden appearance of a wild legislation, the Coalition called for an inquiry into a bill proposing changes to Australia’s Classification act – namely, the addition of an R18+ ratings category for video games. The proposed changes have been the subject of public consultation, debate and multiple inquiries over the past few years, [...] - GamerFeed

By this time next week, you'll be able to play Uncharted: Golden Abyss for yourself on your brand new PlayStation Vita. But this time next week is like...a week away. You don't want to wait that long to get a look at how the control scheme will work, or to take a look at the gameplay mechanics. And why should you?  Lucky for you, G4's Rob Manuel and Dana Leahy have got you covered with a preview of the latest installment in the adventures of Nathan Drake. Hopefully this will be enough to get you through the long, painful wait ahead. If not, don't worry, we'll have plenty of PS Vita coverage leading up to the big day. Watch Larger Version | Watch HD Version Check out the full Uncharted: Golden Abyss review. - GamerFeed

We’ve got a trailer, we’ve got screenshots, but only the demo will truly determine whether an underwater FPS is right for you. The denizens of the deep are not your friends, Seascouts, so grab this taster for PC-exclusive Deep Black: Reloaded and show them the error of their ways. Deep Black is in fact coming [...] - GamerFeed

As a PS3 trilogy, the Uncharted series has primarily been about three things: traversing lush jungle environments by hanging from a highly unlikely series of outcroppings and ledges; shooting at gun-toting enemies that pop out en masse from behind beautiful ruins; and listening to some impeccably acted and animated witty banter. Uncharted: Golden Abyss, the first portable entry in the series, is definitely about all those things, but it's also about awkwardly showing off the Vita's unique control functions in ways that annoy more than they enlighten. Read the comments on this post - GamerFeed

SOE has announced the third DLC pack for DC Universe Online, The Battle for Earth, “will soon be available” for download on PC and PS3. The DLC features the new Earth Powers power set and tosses players into battle with Brainiac as well as a “shocking new threat” to the Universe. “With The Battle for [...] - GamerFeed

EA COO Peter Moore has said criticism of Origin is already dying off, but the service needs time to grow and evolve, just as Steam did. “It’s one of those things where I would ask give us 18 months to two years. And if we sit here two years from now, start looking at it [...] - GamerFeed

PS3 adventure from Spirited Away creators Studio Ghibli gets updated Western release windows. The Western world will have to wait a little longer for Studio Ghibli's first gaming collaboration. Namco Bandai today announced that Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch for the PlayStation 3 will launch in North America in winter 2012, with a European debut following in 2013. No Ni no Kuni for you. Not for a while, anyway. Ni no Kuni comes from Professor Layton developer Level-5 in collaboration with Studio Ghibli, the production house behind decorated Hayao Miyazaki films, such as Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, and Howl's Moving Castle. The animation studio's part in this project includes character designs and animation, with music from composer Joe Hisaishi. Level-5 is known for its work on the Dragon Quest series, and Ni no Kuni will stick close to the studio's specialty of role-playing games. The story follows Oliver, a young boy on a quest to become a master magician in an effort... - GamerFeed

Less than a year ago, EA told PC gamers it would give them something that many PC gamers probably thought they didn't need: a competitor to Steam. More » - GamerFeed

TrackMania developer Nadeo crafting online PC multiplayer first-person shooter with "extensive" map editor; open beta due in coming months. At its media presentation at the 2011 Electronic Entertainment Expo, Ubisoft unveiled first-person shooter ShootMania but said little about it. Today, the publisher formally announced the game as ShootMania Storm and offered the first details about the title. A ShootMania Storm is approaching. A PC multiplayer online game, ShootMania Storm is currently in development at TrackMania shop Nadeo. According to Ubisoft, the game will boast "extensive" map editing options, where players can design and share their creations with the community. This sharing will be done through ManiaPlanet 2.0, an upgrade to the creation platform launched in 2010. Ubisoft did not announce a release date for ShootMania Storm, but the company did say an open beta for the shooter will launch during the months ahead. A website for the game is currently live, and it gives... - GamerFeed

Massachusetts Convention Center Authority inks deal with PAX organizers to bring east coast gaming convention to Beantown for at least 10 more years. PAX East isn't leaving Boston anytime soon. The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCAA) today announced that it had signed a deal with PAX organizers to keep the show in Beantown through 2023. I choose you, Boston! The previous contract was set to expire after the 2012 show, which will be held April 6-8. PAX organizers said they are hoping to grow attendance for the three-day show size to 100,000, making it one of the biggest gaming gatherings in the business. As part of the new deal, PAX East organizers have agreed to donate $25,000 per year to the Massachusetts Digital Games Institute (MassDigi), an endeavor launched last year by lieutenant governor Timothy Murray to promote a dialogue between academia and the gaming industry. Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at GameSpot "PAX East to stay in Boston through 2023"... - GamerFeed

No modern-day military practice comes under more fire than unmanned aerial vehicle attacks. Bombing by UAV get called out as cowardly or as a morally indefensible method of waging combat. It's derisively been called video game warfare, a way of distancing the American public from the acts of violence done in their name. Fittingly, then, there's now a video game about it. More » - GamerFeed

After previously stating he wasn’t interested in a DoA vs Tekken style hybrid, Team Ninja studio head Yosuke Hayashi seems to have had a change of heart – well, as least with something other than Tekken. Speaking with Edge, Hayashi said that in terms of “collaboration titles,” staff members on his team “love fighting games” [...] - GamerFeed

THQ and Machinima have released a new video for Nexuiz, showing just a few of over the 100 Dynamic Mutators or power-ups featured in the game, which can change the way you play. Developed by Denver-based IllFonic and powered by CryENGINE 3, the game fast-paced arena FPS will be released as part of Microsoft’s House [...] - GamerFeed

EA has released the launch trailer for Syndicate, which gives you a slight bit of information on the game’s story along with a few action clips. The video also features music by Nero, apparently. Enjoy. It’s out next week on February 21 and February 24 for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 in the US and [...] - GamerFeed

There are over 500 abilities to choose from in The Secret World. Funcom’s Decks provide guidance towards strong builds for those a little overwhelmed by freeform progression – check out the Witch Hunter, Warlord, and Thaumaturgist. Players can choose to kit out their character with any of the thousands of combinations available, but a Deck [...] - GamerFeed

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CheapyD at CheapAssGamer.com scours both the online and offline world for the best deals on video games, and to help out your wallets, we're bringing his weekly recap to you! Amazon has Battlefield 3 and Modern Warfare 3 for $39.99 each, Rayman Origins and Assassin's Creed: Revelations for $29.99 each. Best Buy discounts Modern Warfare 3 and Batman: Arkham City to $39.99. Assassin's Creed: Revelations, Rayman Origins, Socom 4, and Killzone 3 drop to $29.99. GameStop offers Battlefield 3 for $39.99. 1 year of Xbox Live is also $39.99. Target includes a $20 gift card with the purchase of a Nintendo 3DS or a Wii Console bundle. Toys R Us also includes a $20 gift card with the 3DS and throws in a Star Wars Lightsaber Stylus 3-Pack. Buy Just Dance 3 (360/Wii) and get 50% off any other game $39.99 or less. UFC Undisputed 3, Twisted Metal, and Mario & Sonic at the Olympics all come with a $10 gift card. Visit CAG for more details and the rest of this week's Sunday ad deals. Best of the Rest... - GamerFeed

G4's Rob Manuel and Dana Leahy are getting their preview on, and this time they're looking at Wipeout 2048 for the PlayStation Vita. Take a look at what they've got to say about the latest installment in the Wipeout series. SPOILER ALERT: They go in-depth on the controls and graphics in this VIta launch title. For the written Wipeout 2048 review, click here. ...And don't forget to stay with us right up until the Vita's launch on Feb. 22. We've got all kinds of PS Vita coverage you won't want to miss. Watch Larger Version | Watch HD Version - GamerFeed