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Michael's Computer Action Games Blog November 2009 Archive

By Michael Klappenbach, About.com Guide to Computer Action Games

Battlefield Bad Company 2 Details Released - PC Beta Not Cancelled

Monday November 30, 2009
I may be posting this a little late but I'm still catching up on some news from over the holiday weekend. Last week, Battlefield producer Gordon Van Dyke confirmed ... Read More

James Cameron's Avatar The Game Releases on Tuesday

Monday November 30, 2009
The build up to the Avatar the film continues this week with the release of Avatar The Game, a third person action adventure that takes players into the world of ... Read More

Operation Barbarossa - The Struggle for Russua Demo

Saturday November 28, 2009
Operation Barbarossa - The Struggle for Russua is a World War II turned based strategy that lets you relive and strategize Germany's attack on the Soviet Union in 1941 playing ... Read More

Black Friday Doorbuster Sales & 2009 Gift Ideas

Thursday November 26, 2009
Black Friday is once again upon us and over the next few days many retailers and online digital distributors will be offering all sorts of discounts on the hottest video ... Read More

Mass Effect 2 System Requirements Revealed

Wednesday November 25, 2009
Early this morning Bioware published the minimum and recommended system requirements for their upcoming action role playing sequel Mass Effect 2. Bioware also announced that the retail boxed PC version ... Read More

Far Cry 3 Revealed; In Development

Wednesday November 25, 2009
A Ubisoft representative has confirmed to Official Playstation Magazine that Far Cry 3 is in development. Of course there's no other information on the game other than it's being developed ... Read More

Call of Duty World at War PC patch version 1.7 Released

Wednesday November 25, 2009
Treyarch has released a new update for Call of Duty World at War. The Call of Duty World at War 1.7 patch fixes a number of minor multiplayer bug fixes ... Read More

Exclusive Avatar The Game iPhone/iPod Touch Preview

Tuesday November 24, 2009
About.com's Guide to Mobile Games, Damon Brown, has posted an exclusive preview for the upcoming Avatar The Game for the iPhone/iPod Touch. While the PC and Console versions of the ... Read More

2009 Gaming Gift Guide and Gift Ideas

Tuesday November 24, 2009
It's always tough finding the right gift for everyone. The good thing is there never seems to be a shortage of new games, hardware and other tesch gadgets for all ... Read More

Top First Person Shooters

Monday November 23, 2009
First person shooters have ruled PC gaming for years and each year a new crop of games blows us away so if you're looking for a shooter that can't miss ... Read More

Left 4 Dead 2 Patch Released

Monday November 23, 2009
Valve has released the first patch for Left 4 Dead 2, the patch will be applied the next time you log into the Steam client and is required before you ... Read More

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Review (PC)

Sunday November 22, 2009
With midnight store openings, record breaking pre-release sales and an assault on web, print and prime time TV advertisement it was nearly impossible to miss the release of Call of ... Read More

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 for PC out sells Call of Duty 4

Friday November 20, 2009
Infinity Ward's Robert Bowling announced on IW's forums today that in one week Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 has out sold Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare by saying ... Read More

Dragon Age: Origins DLC - Return to Ostagar Announced

Friday November 20, 2009
Yesterday, Electronic Arts announced the upcoming release of Return to Ostagar for Dragon Age: Origins. In Return to Ostagar downloadable content (DLC) for Dragon Age: Origins, players will return to ... Read More

Supreme Commander 2 Release Date Confirmed

Thursday November 19, 2009
The release date for Supreme Commander 2 was confirmed earlier today by the game's publisher, Square Enix. The game scheduled for release on March 2, 2010. Supreme Commander 2 is ... Read More

Steel Series Kinzu Optical Mouse Review

Wednesday November 18, 2009
The Kinzu Optical Mouse from Steel Series is their entry level gaming mouse and retails for $34.99. With just three buttons and scroll wheel the Kinzu takes the no frills ... Read More

Dragon Age: Origins Patch v1.01b Released

Tuesday November 17, 2009
The Dragon Age: Origins patch v1.01b is the second patch released by Bioware for their hit fantasy computer role playing game. This release comes less than 2 weeks after the ... Read More

Avatar The Game Demo

Tuesday November 17, 2009
Ubisoft has released a demo for the pc game based on James Cameron's upcoming film Avatar . Avatar The Game allows players to play through portions of the game on ... Read More

Left 4 Dead 2 Release

Tuesday November 17, 2009
Despite Valve's post last week clarifying the exact time that Left 4 Dead 2 would launch, it's now more than an hour past the "official" release time of 12:00AM EST ... Read More

Borderlands PC Patch Update v1.0.1 Released

Monday November 16, 2009
Gearbox Software has released the first patch for Borderlands fixes a number of bugs and includes some gameplay enhancements such as refunding lost skill level points, item card descriptions and ... Read More

Left 4 Dead 2 Set for Midnight Release

Monday November 16, 2009
The survival horror first person shooter Left 4 Dead 2 is set for release through steam tonight at 12:01. While this launch isn't expected to draw as much hype as ... Read More

Turtle Beach Ear Force Z1 Gaming Headset Review

Sunday November 15, 2009
If you're in the market for a gaming headset but don't want to break the bank, the Turtle Beach Ear Force Z1 one that should be on your short list. ... Read More

Left 4 Dead 2 Launch Center

Sunday November 15, 2009
Left 4 Dead 2 Launch Center About Left 4 Dead 2 Left 4 Dead 2 is the follow up to the survival horror co-op game Left 4 Dead in which players take ... Read More

Borderlands DLC Coming November 24...but not for the PC

Saturday November 14, 2009
After a month in release Gearbox is ready to roll out their first downloadable content (DLC) for their role playing shooter Borderlands. 'The Zombie Island of Dr Ned' will be ... Read More

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Breaks Entertainment Sales Record

Friday November 13, 2009
Activision announced yesterday that their latest release in the Call of Duty franchise, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, has become the biggest launch in the history of entertainment. That ... Read More

Command & Conquer 4 Release Date Announced

Thursday November 12, 2009
Electronic Arts has confirmed the planned release date for Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight. The real time strategy game will debut in North America on March 16, 2010 and ... Read More

Grand Theft Auto IV Patch v1.0.0.4 - Includes Achievements from The Lost and Damned DLC

Wednesday November 11, 2009
The latest Grand Theft Auto IV patch includes some minor enhancements and fixes that allows for addition keyboard mapping, fixes to multiplayer game play and more. The full list of ... Read More

Left 4 Dead 2 System Requirements

Wednesday November 11, 2009
While everyone is busy keeping up with all the hype surrounding the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 release, it's easy to forget that there's another potential blockbuster game just ... Read More

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 First Impressions - Multiplayer Problems & Disappointment

Wednesday November 11, 2009
Impressions of my first 60 minutes with Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 for the PC Like many others out there I picked up my copy of Call of Duty Modern ... Read More

Electronic Arts Cuts Jobs & Product Lineup; Buys Playfish

Tuesday November 10, 2009
Electronic Arts Inc announced yesterday that they are laying off 1500 workers or 17% of their workforce. The staff reductions will be followed up with the shuttering of several offices ... Read More

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Released!

Tuesday November 10, 2009
The long wait for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 is now over as the game has officially been released. Many retailers in the US (WalMart & Best Buy) are ... Read More

Star Wars The Force Unleashed: Ultimate Sith Edition Review (PC)

Tuesday November 10, 2009
Set between the events of Star Wars episodes III and IV, Star Wars The Force Unleashed puts players in the role of Darth Vader's secret apprentice, Starkiller, who is the ... Read More

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Reviews Released

Monday November 9, 2009
A few sites have already begun releasing their reviews of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 even though there is a embargo on releasing reviews until tomorrow. The UK's Telegraph ... Read More

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Launch Center

Monday November 9, 2009
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Launch Center About Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is the follow up to Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare ... Read More

Dragon Age: Origins Cheats

Monday November 9, 2009
About.com's Guide to Video Game Cheats has posted some cheats for Dragon Age: Origins. As Jason states in his instructions you'll need to make changes to some files that are ... Read More

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Launch Trailer

Monday November 9, 2009
The Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Launch trailer is described on the YouTube Infinity Ward page as "The most revealing trailer yet...". The 90 second trailer does include some ... Read More

New Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Screenshots

Sunday November 8, 2009
I've posted nearly a dozen new screenshots for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 that were not previously in my Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Screenshots Gallery. With just ... Read More

James Cameron's Avatar The Game Ignite the War Trailer

Saturday November 7, 2009
The James Cameron's Avatar The Game Ignite the War Trailer is a cinematic trailer that shows off some of the game's environments and action packed game play. The trailer can ... Read More

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Not to be Sold Through Many Digital Distributors

Friday November 6, 2009
Gaming site Voodoo Extreme yesterday reported that digital game distributor Direct2Drive will not be selling Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 in protest to the bundling of Valve's Steam client ... Read More

Dragon Age: Origins Patch v1.01 Released

Friday November 6, 2009
Bioware has released the first patch for their computer role playing game Dragon Age: Origins. The Dragon Age: Origins Patch v1.01 includes some minor fixes to the game's difficulty levels, ... Read More

Shattered Horizon Info & Screenshots

Friday November 6, 2009
Shattered Horizon was released this week as a digital download via Steam. In this unique multiplayer first person shooter players are equipped with a rocket pack and move and fight ... Read More

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Release - Best Buy to Open at Midnight Nationwide

Thursday November 5, 2009
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 has already broken pre-release sales records and is expected to fly off store shelves when it releases worldwide next Tuesday, November 10th. In anticipation ... Read More

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 PC Multiplayer Capped at 18 players

Thursday November 5, 2009
As if the elimination of dedicated multiplayer servers for the upcoming Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 wasn't enough to anger many PC gamers, another setback for the PC version ... Read More

Borderlands Review (PC)

Thursday November 5, 2009
Borderlands is a sci-fi first person shooter/role playing game hybrid set at the edge of the galaxy. Human colonists have traveled to the planet Pandora in the hopes of prosperity. ... Read More

Dead Before Dawn - Left 4 Dead Mod Released

Wednesday November 4, 2009
Dead Before Dawn is a fan created Left 4 Dead mod that recreates the Crossroads Mall from George A. Romero's classic zombie film Dawn of the Dead. The custom campaign ... Read More

Left 4 Dead 2 Demo Released Today for PC

Tuesday November 3, 2009
Valve will release the Left 4 Dead 2 demo later today making the PC version of the demo available for anyone to download and play for free. For the past ... Read More

Dragon Age: Origins Releases Today

Tuesday November 3, 2009
Dragon Age: Origins releases in North America today making it the first fantasy role playing game developed by BioWare since the original Neverwinter Nights computer RPGs. Labeled as the spiritual ... Read More

No Assassin's Creed II Demo

Monday November 2, 2009
Gaming website Connected Consoles has confirmed from a Ubisoft representative that there will not be no demo released for their upcoming stealth action/adventure game Assassin's Creed II. This should not ... Read More

Game Demos - Latest and Most Popular Lists Updated

Monday November 2, 2009
Game demos are a great purchasing tool for gamers and while they are also used a promotional tool for the game, it does give gamers a great opportunity to ... Read More

WorldShift Info

Sunday November 1, 2009
WorldShift is a sci-fi/cyber fantasy real time strategy game that was released in Europe last year and is now being released in the US from Got Game Entertainment. WorldShift is ... Read More

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