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RECENT GAMESCOM 2009 NEWS

4  Is Halo 3: ODST Really Worth $60? Posted on 2009/09/03 BY DARRYL Originally titled Halo 3: Recon, Bungie and Microsoft have never denied that the game is essentially an expansion pack for Halo 3. However, when it was initially unveiled it was never meant to be a full-budget title, something that was changed later on. The question is, does the newly named Halo 3: ODST really warrant consumers shelling out $60? In terms of content, Halo 3: ODST has a reasonable amount. There is an original campaign, as well as Firefight mode. Players will also be granted to all of Halo 3's online multiplayer content too. This doesn't actually look that bad, but once a deeper analysis is conducted, it looks a bit shakey. More »

	2  LucasArts Confirms New Lego Franchise Posted on 2009/09/02 BY DARRYL Ever since Lego Star Wars graced consoles a few years back, it's turned into an extremely popular venture and we've since seen Lego Indiana Jones and Lego Batman. More »

0  Section 8 GamesCom 2009 Preview Posted on 2009/09/02 BY DARRYL There is a vast quantity of first-person shooter titles coming out between now and Christmas, and Section 8 is probably one of the first major ones to hit store shelves. Although it came out yesterday in North America, it's still over a week away from its European release and at GamesCom 2009, Gaming Union had a chance to look at the game. More »

0  Lego Indiana Jones 2 GamesCom 2009 Preview Posted on 2009/09/01 BY DARRYL Lego games have been an exceedingly popular venture for LucasArts, and Lego Indiana Jones was no exception to that rule. Due to this, and the release of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, it seemed like a good opportunity to release a sequel, Lego Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues. More »

	0  Section 8 Exists On PlayStation 3 Posted on 2009/09/01 BY DARRYL Section 8 is SouthPeak's new high-profile title and it's coming out shortly for the Xbox 360 and PC. It's a first person shooter with a strong focus on online play, but thus far, nothing has really been heard about a PlayStation 3 version. More »

	1  Aliens vs Predator (AvP) GamesCom 2009 Preview Posted on 2009/08/28 BY DARRYL Rebellion Developments last made an Aliens vs Predator game in 1999, which was released on the PC. 10 years have now passed, and they have been given the opportunity to take a second crack at the whip, with a new Aliens vs Predator game. More »

0  Interview With Free Realms Lead Designer Posted on 2009/08/28 BY DARRYL Free Realms launched on the PC earlier this year, and it marked a new adventure for Sony Online Entertainment. Being a MMO for all ages, Free Realms is also completely free to play, although it's possible to engage in micro-transactions and it's a model that's really helped it blossom. More »

0  Free Realms Regional Expansion Coming Soon Posted on 2009/08/28 BY DARRYL Free Realms has been a huge hit since it was released in April, and it's grown from strength to strength. They have been doing updates on a regular basis, but so far there haven't been any major ones. More »

	0  Mafia II GamesCom 2009 Preview Posted on 2009/08/27 BY DARRYL Mafia II is the follow-up to the successful Mafia, which was originally released way back in 2002. Developed by 2K Czech, and published by 2K Games, Mafia II is hoping to build on the huge success from the first title. More »

2  Borderlands GamesCom 2009 Preview Posted on 2009/08/27 BY DARRYL Borderlands has been through some interesting changes during its development, especially in the art department. Up until recently, Gearbox Studios upcoming shooter was a game that looked graphically like many other titles. However, there was a change of heart within the studio and a new art style was decided upon. It's one of the things that really helps to define Borderlands, as it gives it an identity; something that is essential when looking to succeed in this genre. More »

	0  Warhammer Online Interview With Roland Cox & Mark Davis Posted on 2009/08/27 BY DARRYL Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning is an MMORPG for the PC which is made by Mythic Entertainment. It's relatively new to the MMO scene though, as it's now approaching its first birthday. More »

1  Bayonetta Hands On Preview Posted on 2009/08/27 BY DARRYL It's safe to say that Bayonetta is a rather interesting prospect. Developed by the team that originally came up with Resident Evil and Devil May Cry, there's a certain level of expectation about what this title can achieve. From the looks of things, Platinum Games, the developers of the title, seem to be taking it all in their stride. More »

0  Mytheon GamesCom 2009 Preview Posted on 2009/08/26 BY DARRYL Petroglyph Games have an extensive background in the video games industry, with many of their developers coming from Westwood Studios. In recent years they've worked on some high profile Star Wars games, but they've now decided to take a completely different route. More »

0  Interview With Riot Games On League Of Legends Posted on 2009/08/26 BY DARRYL Riot Games has a pretty impressive staff roll, and they're looking to really take the industry by storm with their game, League of Legends. More »

0  Fairytale Fights First Impressions Posted on 2009/08/26 BY DARRYL Fairytale Fights is a new IP from PlayLogic, which is being developed for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It's being built using the Unreal Engine 3 and it's probably one of the more imaginative uses for this particular piece of kit. Gaming Union was fortunate enough to get some lengthy hands-on time with the game at GamesCom 2009 and it's certainly an interesting prospect. More »

	0  Star Wars: The Clone Wars Republic Heroes Preview Posted on 2009/08/26 BY DARRYL Star Wars: The Clone Wars is an exceedingly popular TV series, that has been syndicated all around the world. Naturally, LucasArts decided that players wouldn't just be content watching the TV series, they'd like to be involved with it too. More »

	0  League Of Legends To Be Heavily Supported After Launch Posted on 2009/08/26 BY DARRYL League of Legends: Clash of Fates is a free online game based off of Dota Allstars. Being free, the developers could be forgiven for not being overly supportive of the product after it launches, but Riot Games couldn't disagree more. More »

0  R.U.S.E. GamesCom 2009 Preview Posted on 2009/08/26 BY DARRYL The real-time strategy (RTS) genre has grown from strength to strength since its inception into the world of gaming all those years ago, but Eugen Systems, the developers of R.U.S.E. are really looking to expand upon it and take it to a new level. More »

	0  Def Jam Rapstar GamesCom Preview Posted on 2009/08/25 BY DARRYL Def Jam Rapstar is a game that's looking to change how people think about the casual singing game. Developed by Terminal Reality, it will be the first singing game that is focused purely on hip-hop music and it's something that 4mm Games really think will capture a new audience. More »

	0  Alpha Protocol GamesCom 2009 Preview Posted on 2009/08/25 BY DARRYL One of the most highly anticipated role-playing games coming out this fall is Alpha Protocol, a game from the creative minds behind Neverwinter Nights 2, and Knights of the Old Republic 2. During this year's GamesCom, Gaming Union were given the chance to check out the latest build of Alpha Protocol on the Xbox 360. More »