Get a crash cart!  PC gaming is flatlining!  The former titan is reeling and consoles are set to pull the plug.  But what got us here?  Did developers and publishers abandon an already sinking ship, or has their absence brought about the end of an era?  Maybe gamers have migrated?  Whatever the reason, we plan to get to the bottom of it.

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Recently, on Valve’s  L4D2 forums there has been a small uproar over the last 48 hours, as Steam gamers realized that their hard earned Left 4 Dead 2 achievements have been vanishing.

Could this be the work of a stat stealing zombie, or just glitchy code?

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SEGA + Sony = yet another reason to sink more money into LittleBigPlanet DLC.

On December 17, you’ll be able to download Sackboy costumes of Sonic, Werehog Sonic, Tails, Dr. Eggman (I miss good ol’ Robotnik), and Knuckles, either individually or in a pack.  No price yet, but expect the usual.

Nice to see Media Molecule continue to support their titles instead of releasing Left 4 Dead 2 a mere year after the first title, effectively removing it from additional DLC consideration.  Oh, that wasn’t MM?  My bad…

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Yesterday publisher Square Enix revealed the release date for the mech-tastic RTS Supreme Commander 2. Developed by Gas Powered Games, the sequel is slated to arrive on the PC on March 2. The Xbox 360 version will arrive a few days later on March 16.

According to Gas Powered Games founder Chris Taylor, “The partnership with Square Enix has been a highlight of my career. I couldn’t be more proud of what the team has accomplished, as the game has continually exceeded all of my expectations throughout its development.

In addition to this news, Square Enix released some new in-game footage. To check it out, hit the jump. Read more… »

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Every once in a while, a game will come along that tells a story in the most obscure way possible.  There will be Charlie Brown’s teacher-style dialogue; the characters will look like they were assembled with building blocks; you will be a spy… I think.  It’s hard to tell what’s going on, honestly.

This time, that game is Gravity Bone.  It’s free, and it’s a sublime gaming experience.

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And Australia thinks they have game delays…

On November 18, 2009, Sony officially started selling their PlayStation 2 console in Brazil.  That’s only a nine-year wait.  Not too shabby.

The kicker: it’ll retail for R$799, or about US$465, and the fourteen games available at launch will cost R$119 ($66) or R$99 ($55).

Hit the jump for the press release and additional details.

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Cryptic Studios has just released the minimum and recommended system requirements for their upcoming MMORPG, Star Trek Online. The game is set for release in February, and whether you are a Star Trek fan or not, this MMO looks like it’s worth trying.

Beam me up Scotty! I’m ready for the technical bits.

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I have a confession to make: I am not the biggest fan of Super Mario RPG. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t dislike the game by any stretch; it was beautiful, a neat concept for combat, and was an excellent game for a younger crowd. However, I don’t personally see the draw to it that other people do.

On the other hand, we have the Paper Mario series, which does a lot more to make an experience that’s truly memorable. It also has a unique aesthetic, while taking the combat of SMRPG to new heights. On top of that, the story and dialogue, while not epic, is at least fun, humorous, and entertaining – even if you’re an adult.

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Today Capcom revealed some new details pertaining to Resident Evil 5‘s DLC. According to the publisher two new episodes will be released.

The first episode, dubbed “Lost in Nightmares,” will serve as a prequel mission where Chris and Jill must infiltrate Oswald Spencer’s mansion, as seen in the beginning of Resident Evil 5. Little is known about the second episode except that it will include a “Mercenaries Reunion” mode that features “8 new playable characters and weapon load outs.” Read more… »

Rejoice! Things have started to improve after the last few pitiful offerings on the PSN Store, as this week there’s the playable delights of Critter Crunch and PS1 classic Metal Gear Solid, along with LittleBigPlanet for the PSP and some downloadable content for Dragon Age and Beatles: Rock Band. Oh, and a playable demo for a game that came out 3 months ago.

Also, don’t forget that the new 3.10 update is now live which includes the long awaited Facebook integration if you happen to be nerdy enough to display your gaming achievements to all and sundry. The new European movie store is also finally here – it only took over a year after the yanks.

Take a peek at this week’s update in full after the break.

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It looks like Valve may already be gearing up to announce new content for Left 4 Dead 2, as a site for the band Midnight Riders, who feature in L4D2, have recently had their own website discovered.

Read on for a few more tidbits.

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When I first stumbled across this video, I was certain that Mass: We Pray was simply a parody that some semi-hilarious nerds created in their WoW off-time. However, upon further investigation, it seems that this game could very well be plausible.

“A family shouldn’t have to wait until Sunday to worship the Lord. Now you can go to church every day without leaving your home.” With a tagline like that, how could this game not succeed?

Read to take a look at the frightening promotional video regarding this (possibly) upcoming Wii game.

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