The push for an 18+ rating in video games is looking less and less likely for Australian gamers, with the outspoken South Australian Attorney-general finally voicing his opposition to such a cause.

Gamers in Australia should, by know, be able to recognize Michael Atkinson’s name when they hear it. He is a regular fixture on current affairs programs dealing with video game issues, and was a part of a controversial interview on television program Good Game, which addressed the very issues of an 18+ rating system.

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For those Madden NFL 10 online franchise addicts out there, you will be happy to hear that Apple approval of the companion app is finally complete. Madden NFL 10 Online Franchise Companion, now available on the App Store, allows you to manage your online franchise anytime, anywhere.

All of the functionality available to you on Madden NFL 10 online franchise website is now available to you at your fingertips.

Hit the jump for some pictures and a link to the free download. Read more… »

Well, we already told you that Game Crazy was closing a great deal of their stores, but the following interesting tidbit has just presented itself.

While it’s always sad news when a company closes its doors, there is an upside. Gamers can expect to see some major savings starting this Saturday, Oct. 3.

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Today publisher Paradox announced that three expansion packs are currently in development for Ino-Co’s fantasy strategy title Elven Legacy. According to Paradox, all three should arrive before the year is over.

The first expansion, dubbed Elven Legacy - Ranger, is slated to arrive Oct. 20 and will add 16 new campaign levels and two new heroes.

To find out about the other two, hit the jump. Read more… »

We apologize for missing our weekly Monday giveaway deadline, but I think you’ll forgive us after the following announcement. The kind folks who represent the up and coming DotA style strategy game League of Legends have provided us with a staggering 50 beta keys!

All you have to do is post what your favorite game is, and if you’re one of the first 50 people to do so, you’ll get a key! In order to recieve one you must be registered and logged in, otherwise we won’t be able to contact you. Again, if your name doesn’t show up in red, you won’t get a key, and make sure only one user per IP is commenting, as we can check that! I will contact each winner personally within the next 48 hours with your key, so get to commenting, and register at League of Legends.com! Read more… »

I may not know too much about the world of hockey, nor the inner dealings or turmoils of being a fan of one of the NHL teams (I’m still hoping to get drafted into the Monroeville Zombies) but one thing that is clear about this title is it is made by people with a serious passion for hockey. Read on to find out whether this title is on the Wayne…Gretzky. Bad pun? Care to find out whether this title is skating on thin ice?

Oh, just read the review already. Read more… »

[Every Wednesday Gamer Limit will highlight an indie title: from the iPhone to the Xbox Live Arcade. Feel free to check out our full schedule right here!]

Every now and then, the App Store graces us with a sleeper hit. These hidden gems are something that should be praised verdantly; allowing for them to get the attention they so rightly deserve. Alley Labs’ Meteor Blitz is undoubtedly one of these hits.

Following the same game mechanics as that of Super Stardust HD for the PS3, Meteor Blitz is a high quality, dual stick space shooter for the iPhone and iPod Touch. And at a reasonable price of $1.99 you can’t overlook this as your next App Store purchase. Read more… »

Some of you may remember the story of the Australian LFD campaign designer who felt a little left out that he wasn’t flown to Seattle along with the other L4D2 boycotters.

The story goes that he emailed Gabe (Newell), and, as a joke seemingly, Gabe agreed to meet him if he paid for them to fly out. Generally, most gamers would relish that the email was even replied to and move on. Except, well, “Joe” took him up on his offer and raised the $3000.

Did Gabe call his bluff?

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Valve set out with a very simple goal in mind when creating the new Crash Course download content pack for Left 4 Dead: to create a simple, short, all inclusive campaign that all types of gamers can enjoy.

If you’re a PC gamer, you can snatch this content up absolutely free of charge. For all of those poor souls whose Left 4 Dead console of choice is the 360, be prepared to fork over 560 ($7.00). So is Crash Course worth your hard earned cash? To be blunt, it depends. Read more… »

The Limitcast crew is taking a much needed break, but that doesn’t mean you folks are off the hook.

Since we wont be able to hear Josh, Chase, Chris and Paul discuss the games they’ve been playing, we’re calling on you, the listeners, to fill in the gap by telling us about what you’ve been playing in the comments section below.

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Today developer Turbine announced that its upcoming digital expansion for The Lord of the Rings Online, dubbed “Siege of Mirkwood,” will arrive December 1. In the same press release, Turbine also unveiled The Lord of the Rings Online Adventurer’s Pack.

For those of you who don’t know, the Siege of Mirkwood expansion will raise the level cap to 65 as well as open up new areas to explore east of the Misty Mountains. The digital expansion will also add new raids and a new “skirmishes” mode, which acts like a randomized instance generator. The Siege of Mirkwood expansion is currently priced at $19.99.

To find out what the Adventurer’s Pack is and to see what deals Turbine is offering, hit the jump. Read more… »

With the October 27th release of Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time quickly approaching, those zany kids up at Insomniac have the game’s marketing campaign in full swing.  Their most recent video comes in the form of a public service announcement, whose purpose is to teach the hero in all of us how to spot a super villain. 

I don’t know about the rest of you, but I like to think that I’m well versed in spotting evil maniacal overlords.  Typically their biggest giveaway is that they have some overly ambitious plan to take over the world.  Of course there is also the deep evil sounding laugh that always seems to echo just the right amount.

Don’t take my word for it though.  Hit the jump to see this new video yourself and discover how to spot a super villain in Ratchet and Clank Future: CiT. Read more… »