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Borderlands DLC - The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned Available for PC

Thursday December 10, 2009
The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned is the first DLC made available for the role playing shooter, Borderlands. It includes all new missions/quests, items, equipment and enemies. The content in this DLC takes place in Jakobs Cove, where a Dr. Ned has been transforming workings into zombie like creatures. The DLC retails for $9.99 and the story adds about 4-6 hours of game play to Borderlands.

 • The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned Page
 • Borderlands Game Page

Dragon Age: Origins Patch v1.02 Released

Tuesday December 8, 2009
The Dragon Age: Origins v1.02 patch is the third patch released for the best selling fantasy computer role playing game from Bioware. Many of the fixes and enhancements in this patch are geared towards balance, game play, storyline/plot as well as some PC specific fixes. The PC specific fixes include controlling of summoned creature, fixed icons, and other UI enhancements. A full list of fixes and enhancements along with download links can be found on the Dragon Age Origins patch page.

 • Dragon Age: Origins Patch v1.02
 • Dragon Age: Origins Game Page

Dead Space 2 Officially Announced

Monday December 7, 2009
Electronic Arts has officially announced Dead Space 2, sequel to their popular sci-fi survival horror video game. Players will once again take on the role of Isaac Clarke as he battles the Necromorphs in zero gravity environments and an all new array of weapons in addition to his favorite plasma cutter. There's no mention of a release date for the game but it is in development for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360.  • Dead Space 2 Game Page

Medal of Honor Spike TV VGA Teaser Trailer

Thursday December 3, 2009
Medal of HonorAt just 26 seconds in length the Medal of Honor teaser trailer reveals that the new Medal of Honor game will make it's World Premiere at the 2009 Video Game Awards. Set in modern day, war-torn Afghanistan players will take on the role of a soldier in the Tier 1 Operator which is group of highly trained military soldiers under the direct command of National Command Authority.

 • Medal of Honor Game Page
 • Medal of Honor Teaser Trailer

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