http://www.hardwareheaven.com/ Keep up with the latest gaming gossip en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:37:56 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.hardwareheaven.com/styles/cosmo_heaven/misc/rss.jpg http://www.hardwareheaven.com/ http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthread.php?t=203840&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:46:04 GMT The arrival of Mafia II on consoles and PC has certainly caused plenty of controversy, not just on the respective merits of the PS3 and Xbox 360... The arrival of Mafia II on consoles and PC has certainly caused plenty of controversy, not just on the respective merits of the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions but also, more importantly, on whether the game itself is actually a worthwhile buy.
Many gamers on the official 2K forums weren't happy about the graphical omissions they found in the PS3 version in the demo. It actually turns out these compromises, tweaks and changes are actually the tip of the iceberg. The question is, bearing in mind the relatively poor performance level of both console games, how much does this actually matter?
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Article: Eurogamer ]]> Gaming News comp_ali http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthread.php?t=203840 http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthread.php?t=203839&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:44:38 GMT An update for Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days has been released. The update will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The major changes include:

• Voice chat volume slider (frontend and in-game), which was previously unmutable.
• Voice chat microphone enable/disable option (frontend and in-game). *Note: disabled by default!* This was done so that people without microphones but wrong (default) Steam settings don't send out feedback noise from their machines. People who actually have a microphone will have to re-enable this after the upgrade.
• Fixes in sound to hopefully prevent crashes on startup regarding OpenAL
• Fixes in lobby behavior to prevent players from crashing

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Source: Steam ]]> Gaming News MIG-31 http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthread.php?t=203839 http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthread.php?t=203838&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:37:49 GMT Nintendo has released new firmware updates for the Wii and DSi, which reportedly block a number of tools used to run 'homebrew' and 'pirated' software on the consoles.

Nintendo only says that DSi firmware update v1.4.1U "provides behind-the-scenes improvements to system performance," though Gamasutra notes that many--not all--brands of DSi emulator cards no longer work after the update is applied.
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Source: Shacknews ]]> Gaming News MIG-31 http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthread.php?t=203838 http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthread.php?t=203837&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:10:16 GMT Sony aims for mainstream and family audience with huge week one marketing spend; Total campaign worth over £2m Sony is spending £750,000 to... Sony aims for mainstream and family audience with huge week one marketing spend; Total campaign worth over £2m


Sony is spending £750,000 to ensure PlayStation Move is embraced by mainstream audiences when it launches next week.

But the ad spend dodges specialist media and games retail to favour a supermarket tour, lifestyle press promotions and ads around major TV shows such as Big Brother, X-Factor and Premier League football matches.
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Source: MCV

]]> Gaming News MIG-31 http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthread.php?t=203837 http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthread.php?t=203836&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:09:23 GMT *Read Full Story Here*. (http://www.gamingheaven.net/gamingnews.php?newsid=1088) _________________________ As a celebration Need for speed: World... Read Full Story Here.
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As a celebration Need for speed: World development Team has announced removing level cap and going completely free to play, promises new features including new cars, deep performance customization, a new world region and a co-op pursuit mode. ]]> Gaming News comp_ali http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthread.php?t=203836 http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthread.php?t=203835&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:03:16 GMT An updated version 1.74 demo for Nation Red is now available, superseding the sample of DiezelPower Studios' arena-based zombie shooter released over a year ago. The new demo is available from AtomicGamer, Gamer's Hell, and WorthPlaying.
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Source: Bluesnews ]]> Gaming News MIG-31 http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthread.php?t=203835 http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthread.php?t=203832&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:41:21 GMT *Read Full Story Here*. (http://www.gamingheaven.net/gamingnews.php?newsid=1087) _________________________ Heavy Rain director David Cage has... Read Full Story Here.
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Heavy Rain director David Cage has said that Sony's motion controller Move needs to have the support of all software genres for it to add any significant length to the lifecycle of the PlayStation 3. ]]> Gaming News comp_ali http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthread.php?t=203832 http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthread.php?t=203830&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:14:48 GMT *Read Full Story Here*. (http://www.gamingheaven.net/gamingnews.php?newsid=1086) _________________________ Studio behind Plants vs Zombies still... Read Full Story Here.
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Studio behind Plants vs Zombies still turning down crazy number buyout offers. ]]> Gaming News comp_ali http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthread.php?t=203830 http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthread.php?t=203829&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:24:34 GMT *Read Full Story Here*. (http://www.gamingheaven.net/gamingnews.php?newsid=1085) _________________________ Despite being cancelled previously,... Read Full Story Here.
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Despite being cancelled previously, the game is available for Preorder at EA store. ]]> Gaming News comp_ali http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthread.php?t=203829 http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthread.php?t=203822&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 05:48:35 GMT Updates to Team Fortress 2, Counter-Strike: Source and Day of Defeat: Source have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your... Updates to Team Fortress 2, Counter-Strike: Source and Day of Defeat: Source have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The major changes include:

Source Engine Changes (CS:S, DoD:S, TF2)

• Disabled signature checking to determine if it's the source of some reported launch issues

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Source: Steam ]]> Gaming News MIG-31 http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthread.php?t=203822 http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthread.php?t=203821&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 05:47:01 GMT Updates to Counter-Strike: Source have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The major... Updates to Counter-Strike: Source have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The major changes include:

Counter-Strike: Source

• Fixed a crash that could occur if a player disconnected shortly after attacking a bot

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Source: Steam ]]> Gaming News MIG-31 http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthread.php?t=203821 http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthread.php?t=203820&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 05:45:16 GMT Being fans of all things Puzzle Quest, we've just turned on support for Steam Cloud to it and its cousins. This means you'll be able to continue your quest from any machine when launching the Steam version of the following games:

Puzzle Quest 2
Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords
Puzzle Quest: Galactrix
Puzzle Kingdoms
Puzzle Chronicles

And don't forget that Puzzle Quest 2 is currently 33% off on Steam! If you already own the game, feel free to purchase multiple copies for your friends.
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Source: Steam ]]> Gaming News MIG-31 http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthread.php?t=203820 http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthread.php?t=203819&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 05:43:56 GMT Updates to Stargate Resistance have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. ____________... Updates to Stargate Resistance have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted.
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Full Details/Source: Steam ]]> Gaming News MIG-31 http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthread.php?t=203819 http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthread.php?t=203818&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 05:41:33 GMT The ‘Ranger Pack’ DLC for Metro 2033 is now available to download. The Ranger Pack adds new weapons, nine new Steam Achievements and the deadly... The ‘Ranger Pack’ DLC for Metro 2033 is now available to download. The Ranger Pack adds new weapons, nine new Steam Achievements and the deadly ‘Ranger Mode’ game rules.

In standard Ranger Mode, ammo is dramatically reduced and all weapons and attacks cause more damage. Your foes are deadlier than ever – but then, so are you...

‘Ranger Hardcore’ adds an additional challenge as the HUD is totally removed, creating the most immersive Metro 2033 experience yet.

Rise to the challenge with two new weapons – the Heavy Automatic Shotgun, and the Volt Driver, Miller’s signature gun.

The Ranger Pack is offered as a free download to all Steam users.
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Source: Steam ]]> Gaming News MIG-31 http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthread.php?t=203818 http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthread.php?t=203817&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 05:40:05 GMT DLC Pack 2 (http://store.steampowered.com/app/48136/) for the Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom, is now available for purchase. The new Settlers 7... DLC Pack 2 for the Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom, is now available for purchase.

The new Settlers 7 DLC Pack 2 gives the Settlers a new dimension to experience with 3 new multiplayer maps and new challenges.
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Source: Steam ]]> Gaming News MIG-31 http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthread.php?t=203817