Fist Behind-the-Scenes BackBreaker Developer Diary Released

505 Games and NaturalMotion have revealed the first video developer diary for their upcoming arcade football title, Backbreaker. The game utilizes the Euphoria to create player animations and interactions on-the-fly, instead of being all pre-rendered. What this means is that the developers are promising us a football experience that will never look quite the same way twice. Coupled with the third-person chase cam and Backbreaker is looking like something to keep your sports game-loving eyes on.

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Blizzard Reveals Diablo III's Female Monk Class

Blizzard Entertainment revealed the female monk character for their upcoming hack and slash, Diablo III. Still in development, no firm release date exists for Diablo III, though it is a safe bet it will not be out until sometime after 2011. The female monk is essentially the same in terms of abilities as the male monk, save for the obviously-different outward appearance.

You can see the female monk in all her animated glory over at the official site for Diablo III.

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Dragon Age Origins Goes Triple Platinum

Looks like BioWare can celebrate their sixth consecutive blockbuster video game with their RPG-epic, Dragon Age: Origins. The game has gone triple platinum, selling over 3.2 million units worldwide. In addition to various DLC packs for the game, BioWare is working on a full-blown sequel with the upcoming Dragon Age: Origins Awakenings, due out on March 16th.

Official Release:
Leading video game developer BioWare™, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), announced today that Dragon Age™: Origins has sold-in over 3.2 million* units worldwide. The “RPG of the Year” as named by Game Informer, G4, SpikeTV, AOL.com, and PC Gamer, Dragon Age: Origins has been... (cont.)

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Need for Speed Shift Gets Ferrari Racing Series DLC on February 18th

For a scant $10, you can pickup the Ferrari Racing Series DLC pack for Need for Speed Shift next week on February 18th. The pack contains ten new Ferraris to drive as well as 46 new challenges to the game's Career Mode.

The Vehicle List
1. 1996 Ferrari F50 GT
2. 2005 Ferrari F430 Spider
3. 2005 Ferrari FXX
4. 2005 Ferrari Superamerica
5. 2006 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
6. 2006 Ferrari F430 Challenge (Online/Quick event only)
7. 2006 Ferrari F430 GTC (Online/Quick event only)
8. 2007 Ferrari 430 Scuderia
9. 2008 Ferrari California
10. 2008 Ferrari 16M Scuderia Spider

See new screenshots of the vehicles, After the Break!

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Crysis 2 to be Released in 2010

According to an Electronic Arts Third Quarter Fiscal Results report, the video game behemoth is planning to release Crytek's upcoming Crysis 2 sometime in between October and December of this year. Also listed for release in that time frame is the console edition of The Sims 3.

You can read their entire report in all its financial glory here.

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Plants vs Zombies Invades The iPhone February 15th

You asked for it and Popcap has finally listened.  Plants Vs Zombies will be hitting the iPhone on February 15th.  The game originally announced last year was hit with several delays and we for one are excited that it is finally coming out.  For more info check out the official site and the release trailer below.

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FIFA 10 Ultimate Team: Team Builder Video

The folks over at EA Sports have dropped another video for their upcoming DLC Ultimate Team.  This video showcases the team building aspects and gives FIFA fans some inside info about the new additions to this years version.  FIFA 10 Ultimate Team is set to hit Xbox Live and PSN on February 25th. 

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GamingShogun Week in Review for the Week of January 31st 2010

Top Stories of the Week
Bioshock 2 Cinematic Launch Trailer
The Secret World Kingsmouth Trailer Features Zombie Goodness
Aliens Vs Predator 'Infestation' Trailer
Microsoft Announces Sidewinder X4 Gaming Keyboard
Battlefield Bad Company 2 Demo Comes To The PS3
Star Trek Online Goes Live
EA Sports Announces 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa
Review of Simplz: Zoo (PC)
Aliens Vs Predator Demo Due Out Tomorrow
FIFA 10 Ultimate Team Out February 25th
Dantes Inferno to get Super Bowl Commercial
Fallout: New Vegas Set for Fall Release - Teaser Trailer Released
WETA Lets Loose District 9 Weapons for Pre-Order
Flying Lab Software Gives Former Pirates of the Burning Sea Players Free Month
League of Legends: Turret Defense Out Now on App Store
BioShock 2 Special Edition Unboxing Video is Delayed Awesome
Vote for Your Red Dead Redemption Bonus Outfit
Dark Void Getting Survivor Missions Next Week
Dynasty Warriors Strikeforce Demo Released
Sonic 4: Episode 1 Reveal Trailer

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Microsoft to Discontinue Xbox LIVE for Original Xbox Game Console

It's a sad day for gamers still using the Xbox LIVE service on their original Xbox game consoles, as Microsoft has announced it will discontinue service for the console on April 15th, 2010. The decision was made in order to expand the current iteration of Xbox LIVE, which has been hampered by limitations on the original Xbox console.

According to Xbox LIVE General Manager, Mark Whitten, ''To reach our aspiration, we need to make changes to the service that are incompatible with our original Xbox v1 games...''

It is unclear yet if Microsoft is planning some sort of consolation package for affected gamers, as many original Xbox titles will no longer be available for multiplayer games after this move. Games such as Halo 2, Star Wars: Battlefront, and even Crimson Skies.

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UFC Undisputed 2010 Cover Star Revealed

The follow up to the smash hit UFC Undisputed was announced a few months back at the Spike VGA's and we have been starving for more info on the game.  THQ has dropped the cover art and cover star for Undisputed 2010 and it is UFC heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar.  UFC Undisputed 2010 is hitting the octagon on May 25th, 2010 and you can check out more info at the official site. 

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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice For All Screenshots

Capcom has released a bunch of new screenshots for the cult hit Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice For All.  It's time to head back to the court room and use your Wiimote to object over every little ruling.  Phoenix Wright:  Ace Attorney Justice for All will be released on February 15th via Wiiware for 1,000 Wii points.

Check out the screens, after the break!

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Sonic 4: Episode 1 Reveal Trailer

Earlier this week SEGA announced the next installment in the Sonic the Hedgehog series and we have the reveal trailer for all of you to see.  For the first time ever the Sonic series will be going episodic.  Sonic 4: Episode 1 will be available this summer for all consoles.

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Dante's Inferno 'Descent' Trailer

EA and Visceral Games have released a brand new trailer for Dante's Inferno titled 'Descent'.  The trailer shows Dante heading straight into the fiery pits of hell and quite frankly I want to join him.  Check out the trailer below and let us know what you think on our forums.  Dante's Inferno is available now in Europe and will be released in North America on February 9th.

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