Mass Effect 2 Demo Released

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.

Mass Effect 2 PC Patch *V1.01*

BioWare has released the first patch PC version of Mass Effect 2.

This patch contains a variety of tweaks, including fixes for video hitching, crashes, movies, and issues with remapped control.

You can Also download at Patches Scrolls.com

–  Fixed video hitching and crashes related to single core machines.
–  Single core users may experience short periods of black screen that may last up a few seconds between level loads, cinematic transitions or movies.
–  In rare cases, some single core users may notice dialog lines in certain conversations may be delayed up to a few seconds.
–  Fixed an issue where it appears ammunition can be picked up, but can’t.
–  Fixed an issue where all Codex entries were marked as ‘viewed’, even if the player chose not to view them.
–  Fixed an issue where weapon icons are re-organized after downloadable content is used.
–  Fixed an issue where pressing F9 after the mission completion screen reset Shepard to Level 1.
–  Fixed an issue where remapping the right mouse button blocks camera control in the command HUD.
–  Fixed an issue where remapping the ‘use’ command affects the decryption minigame.
–  Fixed an issue where users were not prompted to restart when logging in to a different EA Online account.
–  Fixed an issue where movies do not play in DLC.
–  It is recommended that players reset their keyboard mapping to default values to ensure proper vehicle control.
–  Added useful messaging during the ME1 save game import.
–  Weapon icon for henchmen never changes from Collector Assault Rifle.
–  Czech language – Issues with Czech localization (subtitles) were amended, all text was corrected and improved.
–  Fixed an issue where the Mass Effect 2 launcher was being associated with files that have no extension.
–  Fixed an issue where uninstalling the game under Windows Vista or Windows 7 might uninstall Mass Effect 1.

C&C: Red Alert 3 Patch v1.05 + Worldbuilder

EA has released a new patch v1.05 for C&C Red Alert 3, bringing their real-time strategy sequel to version 1.04. This patch fixes several exploits and bugs, improves balance, provides assorted user interface enhancements, and more. The official multiplayer & skirmish map making tool is also available.

Here are the major highlights:
– DRM De-authorization – if you’ve maxed out at 5 machines, you can easily de-authorize any installation in-game with a few simple clicks
– Balance exploit fix – Added capture delay on Engineers
– Balancing Allies vs. Empire of the Rising Sun — Specifically tuning Allied aircraft rush against Rising Sun
– Added the ability to see player’s stats in the online lobby
– Added Co-op lobbies – so you can easily find your next best-friend-co-Commander
– Official Release of Red Alert 3 Worldbuilder – download it above!
– A critical list of balance and technical changes – click the forum thread link to view the entire list

Next Spore patch to include free creature parts

According to the email-sent Spore newsletter, the next patch for the game will have some free content, “Patch 3 is coming soon – make sure to download it when it arrives. We’re happy to include 24 free new limbs for your SPORE creatures – dial up your creepiness with insectoid and exoskeleton legs.”

Mirror’s Edge Launch Trailer

The long wait is coming to a close with this official launch trailer for Mirror’s Edge, from DICE and EA. The free-running based game is coming to the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.

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Mirror’s Edge – Demo Trailer

Celebrating the release of the Mirror’s Edge Demo, Electronic Arts has released a new Mirror’s Edge Demo Trailer. 

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Nissan Debuts Real World Car in “Need for Speed Undercover Game”

Automotive manufacturer Nissan will debut the 2009 iteration of its venerable Z-series sports car within Electronic Arts’ upcoming racing game, Need for Speed Undercover.

The debut of the 370Z marks the first time an auto manufacturer has teamed with a gaming company to launch a vehicle.

Novel appeal aside, I can’t quite see why Nissan believes launching a car within a game is any better an idea than debuting a car at an auto show. Then again, being the first company to do this will undoubtedly garner a huge amount of built-in hype, and that alone might prove enough for Nissan to spend the cash to make this happen.

Unless, of course, this was EA’s idea to promote Need for Speed Undercover among the gearhead crowd from the very beginning.

Need for Speed Underground “Game Play”

EA has released a new trailer for its Black Box studio’s Need for Speed Undercover, the latest in the arcade racing series. No matter which platform–PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS or PSP–Undercover shifts into top gear on November 18.

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Need for Speed: New Undercover Trailer

A new trailer for EA Black Box’s Need for Speed Undercover has arrived, showing off various locales in which to act out Hollywood chase scene fantasies in tweaked-out versions of real sportscars. The game will be available on November 18 for PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS or PSP.

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Need for Speed Undercover Trailer

A new movie from Need for Speed: Undercover is now available, showing off a ‘Highway Battle,’ which in this case is a no-holds-barred street race where a Lexus inexplicably keeps up with a Lamborghini. Need for Speed Undercover will be available on November 18 for the PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS and PSP.

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