The World of Warcraft devs have finally started planning to implement the ‘impossible’, faction changes. Blizzard will allow users to swap their character from Horde to Alliance, and vice versa.

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Hardcore fighting game fans: this is your year.With Street Fighter 4, Tekken 6, King of Fighters XII, and Blazblue all on the market in 2009, there’s no excuse to not brush up on your combat skills!

I used to be a huge fighting game fan, but due to the lack of online play in a lot of titles, and my recent move, I’ve ran out of people to play with. Luckily, online play is now standard, I can get back into the groove of things. Hit the break for a brand new launch trailer, compliments of Aksys Games. Read more… »

Mmmm: Mario games. We just can’t get enough! I still remember the first day I walked 4 blocks to my friend Evan’s house to play Super Mario World for the first time. Even after experiencing Super Mario 64, I can still safely say Super Mario World is still my absolute favorite.

It looks like Super Mario Omega will be delivering that same insane fun factor. According to the developer, Higsby0, it’s been in development for 2 years. Follow the story for the official trailer! Read more… »

It seems that the latest DLC for Burnout Paradise has a special car for you completists out there. Gamers who clear every freeburn challenge, including those from the original game, Cagney update, Bikes pack, and Big Surf Island, will receive a special P12 with a diamond paint job.

In total, that’s 500 challenges to complete. Read more… »

[Editor's Note: Steven Kelso and Andrew Bennett both take a look at Fallout 3's latest DLC offering]

Y’know, Maryland is one of those overlooked states. It’s smack dab in between Washington D.C., and New York City. It could be one of the most overlooked states in the entire US… with the exception of Kansas of course.

Who would’ve thought that Point Lookout, Maryland was home to swamps, hillbillies, and moonshine? I suppose the apocalypse really changes things, doesn’t it? Don’t really reckon you’d want to vacation there, but its home to some of the best characters and stories Bethesda has ever crafted.

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Today Media Molecule announced that on Thursday, July 2, it will release a free “Sacktue of Liberty” costume for LittleBigPlanet to celebrate the U.S.A’s Independence Day. If you’re interested you better act quick. Media Molecule has stated that this costume will only be available for a limited time.

The official description reads, “Featuring the iconic crown and robe from the Statue of Liberty, the costume also includes the famous torch of enlightenment, complete with glowing flames of fabric.” Read more… »

I wish there were more to write about this, but the teaser site is so blunt, that I’ll just get right to the point. Capcom has put up a teaser site. The entirety of the teaser is showing the number “1650″, then crossing it out and showing the number “1573″ in bigger letters, which also float around mysteriously.

Seriously. I wish I could make up stuff like this.

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Today marked the official first day of Epic’s newest subsidiary in Seoul, South Korea. This specific office in the largest city in South Korea will specifically work on lisencing of the Unreal Engine to Korean developers. At this time there are no games being developed as this new office.

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Kotaku was able to nab some screens of Blizzard’s employee library, and as you would assume…its epic.  Not only is it filled with all of the necessary programming and computer savvy texts, but it has more PC games, and a smidgen of console games, for you to shake your jealous fists at.

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While console gamers have been enjoying Street Fighter IV sense early spring, the PC fan has been forced to wait until a date is revealed. They’re ready though, right? Microsoft has finally announced the release date for Street Fighter IV on the PC, and it’s actually very soon. HADOUKEN!

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Our first bumpy week since the blogs launched has almost concluded. Interested in what we have to show for it? Well check out after the jump for this week’s picks.

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Those hoping to download and get stuck into the Lost Planet 2 demo that was rumored to be arriving around E3 time will be no doubt still feeling a little disappointed by its total no-show. If you are one of these people, Capcom could be about to try and ease your pain by finally releasing a demo that could include 4-player co-op. Or… could they?

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