Oscar the Cat had its back feet severed by a combine harvester has been given two prosthetic limbs in a pioneering operation by a UK vet.
The new feet are custom-made implants that “peg” the ankle to the foot. They are bioengineered to mimic the way deer antler bone grows through the skin.
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New trailer of Robert Rodriguez & Nimrod Antal’s Predators
This is a reboot of the Predator series created by Jim & John Thomas and directed by John McTiernan in 1987.
” Elite warriors who fight a bunch of Predators out in a jungle”
20th Century Fox will be bringing Predators to theaters worldwide on July 7th next month.
Bioware released a New patch for ” Mass Effect 2 “ Patch version 1.02
You can Download at
Changes to 1.02
* Reduced the amount mining time required to acquire all upgrades.
* Fixed an issue where DLC weapon selections would appear blank on the Weapon Loadout screen after removing DLC.
* Fixed an issue where heavy weapon crosshairs sometimes remain on screen after entering a vehicle.
* Fixed an issue where enemies sometimes ‘pop-up’ onto cover after taking damage.
* Fixed an issue where Grunt’s loyalty power sometimes doesn’t unlock.
* Fixed an issue where the Squad screen wouldn’t update properly after removing the Alternate Appearance Pack #1 DLC.
* Fixed an issue where save games that used DLC while offline could not be loaded.
* Fixed an issue where the active save career would sometimes change after loading saves with unmounted DLC.
* Fixed an issue where the game would sometimes crash during the Jarrahe mission when using Windows 7 (64-bit).
* Fixed an issue where ammo powers activated by a henchman would sometimes overwrite the players active ammo power.
* Fixed an issue where under certain circumstances, spacebar would not activate objects.
* Fixed an issue where Loading saves while DLC is unmounted will change your active career.
* Fixed an issue where the text for some characters in the keybinding GUI would appear as English in foreign language versions of the game.
EA today released a playable demo for Mass Effect 2, allowing you to try out the sci-fi RPG sequel. The demo is now available for PC and Xbox 360.
The demo includes the first two missions in the full game plus one bonus mission which publisher Electronic Arts says totals about 90 minutes worth of gameplay.
The 1.87GB PC download can be found on Bioware (direct link for English demo), GH, AtomicGamer, FanGaming.
In addition, BioWare plans to release the previously announced Overlord DLC for Mass Effect 2 on Tuesday. The new mini-campaign of five levels on one planet where you have to fight off an alien AI, will be sold for 560 BioWare points (about $7).
In the demo, players step into the role of Commander Shepard and must escape from a Cerberus space station under siege. Players can jump ahead to a later mission where they must rescue Subject Zero, a hardened, dangerous criminal from a heavily guarded prison ship.
Once they play the demo, players will be able to create a save and carry over their character along with the experience points, story decisions, achievements and weapons earned into the full version of the game – picking up right where they left off, on both PC and Xbox 360.
BioWare also announced today that players already in the game can download a new game add-on called “Overlord”, adding five new areas and two new achievements.
Available June 15, the game add-on is available for 560 Microsoft points and on PC for 560 BioWare points. Also on June 15, BioWare is releasing a new premium theme based on Omega and new avatar items for Xbox Live will follow on June 17.
Sony Online Entertainment has released the E3 trailer for The Agency, its upcoming oft-delayed spy action PlayStation 3 MMORPG.
Bethesda announced today that four different bonus packs will be available exclusively when pre-ordering Fallout: New Vegas PC from five different retailer
(Steam shares an offer with Wal-Mart). Each consist of exclusive in-game items (armor, weapons, etc) that will become available when the game is released this fall.
The Classic Pack, from GameStop:
* Armored Vault 13 Suit – Extensively patched up and dotted with piecemeal armor, this outfit is an homage to the classic ending of the original Fallout.
* Vault 13 Canteen – This handy device is useful for staving off dehydration and providing a small amount of healing in the Mojave Wasteland.
* Weathered 10mm Pistol – A well-worn 10mm pistol that packs an extra punch despite its modest size.
* 5 Stimpaks – Food and water are good for long-term healing, but when the fighting is fierce, Stimpaks help keep Wastelanders upright.
The Tribal Pack, from Amazon:
* Tribal Raiding Armor – Pieced together from scraps of armor, this outfit provides protection without impacting mobility.
* Broad Machete – This heavy-bladed melee weapon does high damage against limbs and can quickly deal out a flurry of attacks.
* 5 Bleak Venom doses – Useful on any Melee Weapon, Bleak Venom makes short of work of most living targets.
* 10 Throwing Spears – If you would like to silently pin an enemy’s head to a wall, Throwing Spears are the way to do it.
The Caravan Pack, from Steam or Wal-Mart:
* Lightweight Leather Armor – This hand-modified suit of leather armor reduces its overall weight without impacting its ability to protect.
* Sturdy Caravan Shotgun – Despite its rough appearance, this Caravan Shotgun will reliably fire 20 gauge shells until the Brahmin come home.
* 4 Repair Kits – Useful for repairing any outfit or weapon, Repair Kits are a valuable tool for any caravaner.
* Binoculars – The Mojave Wasteland is a dangerous place, but with these trusty Binoculars you’ll be able to spot trouble coming.
The Mercenary Pack, from Best Buy:
* Lightweight Metal Armor – Modified for long-range travel, this Metal Armor sacrifices some protection for mobility and overall weight.
* Mercenary’s Grenade Rifle – Though similar to other 40mm Grenade Rifles in the Mojave Wasteland, this model has a faster reload cycle.
* 3 Super Stimpaks – When you absolutely, positively, need to keep your blood inside your body, Super Stimpaks fix you up in no time.
* 3 Doctors Bags – Mercenaries and broken limbs go together like Iguana-on-a-Stick and Nuka Cola. Thankfully, these Doctors Bags take a bit of sting out of the inevitable crushed skull.
Developed by Obsidian Entertainment, Fallout: New Vegas is scheduled for release on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 this fall, with the PC edition using Steamworks DRM. An $80 Collector’s Edition is on offer, packing a variety of physical goodies.
