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Generator Rex Hits Video Game Console

Cartoon Network and Activision will create the first-ever interactive title for the hit action-adventure series, Generator Rex. The untitled game will be based on the series that stars Rex, a 15-year-old super agent who has the ability to grow incredible mechanical weapons and vehicles from his own body, and is scheduled to be …

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The Flagship of Turn-Based Strategy Games Returns

Sid Meier’s Civilization V arrived at retail outlets across North America. Developed by 2K’s world-renowned Firaxis Games studio for the PC, the latest addition to the franchise that popularized the addictive “just one more turn” gameplay is back and the critics have spoken: it’s bigger and better than ever. “We …

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Avengers Hits Disney XD in October

“The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes!,” an all-new animated series featuring the best of the best in the Marvel Universe, premieres Wednesday, OCTOBER 20 (8:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney XD. Produced by Marvel Animation, the series stars the world’s greatest heroes — Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, The Hulk, Ant-Man/Giant Man …

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Square Enix Announces DISSIDIA 012

Square Enix announced that DISSIDIA 012[duodecim] FINAL FANTASY will be available at retailers across North America in 2011. Developed exclusively for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system, this follow-up to the smash hit DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASYmarks the return of the ultimate portable fighting experience. The dramatic, high-intensity action game that brought together an all-star cast …

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Release Date Announced For Red Faction Armageddon

THQ announced an updated core games release schedule that reflects a consistent, steady launch of hit titles, now including Red Faction Armageddon in May 2011. In addition to Red Faction Armageddon, THQ’s core games line-up is expected to include Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine, MX. ATV Alive and the latest edition of Saints Row, as …

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Warner Bros. Interactive Launches Scooby-Doo! and the Spooky Swamp

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announces Scooby-Doo! and the Spooky Swamp is now available for Wii system from Nintendo, Nintendo DS hand-held system and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system in North America. For the first time, kids can switch between any one of their favorite Mystery, Inc. characters at any time in …

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Kieron Gillen Joins Matt Fraction On Uncanny X-Men

Marvel announced that newly-exclusive writer Kieron Gillen (Thor, Generation Hope) will join Eisner-winning, superstar writer Matt Fraction as co-writer on Uncanny X-Men! Beginning with Uncanny X-Men #531, Fraction and Gillen pit the X-Men against what may be their greatest threat yet-the loss of their powers at the hands of the Sublime Corporation, as the malevolent …

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KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep Unveils the Saga’s Untold Origins

KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep is now available exclusively for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system. This latest installment reveals the origins of the hugely popular franchise and is an essential experience for new players jumping into the series for the first time as well as returning players uncovering the secrets …

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Ben 10 Ultimate Alien Yields Gaming Accessories

AFA Interactive and TrendSource Distribution announced  the complete line of Ben 10 gaming accessories is now available to retailers in the U.S. After highly successful launches across markets including the U.K., Europe, Australia and Africa, the popular gaming accessory line will be introduced to the U.S. for the first time. …

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Liam Neeson Comes Aboard for Battleship

Liam Neeson has signed on for Peter Berg’s Battleship, according to the Hollywood Reporter’s Heat Vision blog. Battleship is incredibly loosely based on the classic Hasbro board game of the same name. The film finds earth’s mightiest naval fleets tested when an alien invasion threatens our oceans. Neeson will play …

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