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If you consider yourself the type of person who likes getting new video game features for free, then our next MAG patch — version 1.07, due in early August — is definitely something for you.

Yes friends, in just over a week from now, players will be treated to a number of features that you’ve been asking us for all summer in addition to a few surprises. Like what, you ask? Like these:

• A new “Happy Hour” Double XP bonus that’s applied to the first hour of any player’s gameplay session in a 24-hour period.
• Suppression will join Sabotage as a “Faction Neutral” gameplay mode, allowing any PMC to battle each other on any Suppression map.
• Faster download and patching code that allows us to update MAG with more content and bigger file sizes in a speedier way.
• Redesigned versions of the Flores Basin (Raven) and Alyeska Terminus (Valor) Domination maps that include new obstacles and repaired exploits.
• New lighting effects for more attractive and realistic environments.
• Various fixes to address bugs or glitches to improve MAG’s overall performance.

Of course, there are a number of other additions and fixes coming with MAG v1.07, but the points listed above should whet your appetites while you wait for the full list of changes closer to the update.

Watch this space for patch details next week and, as always, let us know what you think of these modifications on our official forums.

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We don’t know when exactly Urban Outfitters is going to offer this bookmark, but they’re definitely going to have it in stock. When we get word of this baby being available, we’ll be sure to let you know.

Retailer growing in the digital gaming space.

Alright, soldiers. It's do or die time. Well, fine, you probably won't die if you don't hop on this offer ASAP, but you might be filled with regret. For a limited time, you can pick up the collector's edition of StarCraft 2 with free shipping and a $20 discount, bringing its price down to $79.99.

We’re not sure if this image is the real deal or not, but rumor has it that Famitsu’s big surprise for this week is an interview with Tetsuya Nomura. Supposedly, he talks about all things Kingdom Hearts, including Re:Coded and 3DS. We should find out by the end of the night if this [...]

EA SPORTS announced today that there are now two ways to play FIFA Soccer 11 Wii—traditional 11 versus 11 matches plus a new street soccer mode. Hit the pitch for a Wii-specific take on customary 11 versus 11 soccer matches with over 30 officially licensed leagues, 500 teams, more than 15,000 players to choose from. [...]

#steam Were you wrongfully accused of cheating and summarily banned from the PC version of Modern Warfare 2 recently? You weren't the only one. Valve's anti-cheat software goofed and they're offering free copies of Left 4 Dead 2 as an apology. More »

Santa Monica, CA – July 27, 2010 – The must-have, quintessential rock music collection keeps getting better as Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announces two exclusive re-records and a host of new shredable tracks for Guitar Hero®: Warriors of Rock. Singers, songwriters and rock legends Alice Cooper and The Runaways went back [...]

Company hopes to up the output of Resident Evil and other franchise by tapping overseas developers.

Company hopes to up the output of Resident Evil and other franchise by tapping overseas developers.

Company hopes to up the output of Resident Evil and other franchise by tapping overseas developers.

Sony licensing PlayStation logo and symbols to non-game product.

#wii Kirby's Epic Yarn is an adorable game about a pink puffball made of yarn. But we've covered that already. Today's topic: Why does Kirby kill? ... or... Why do I make Kirby kill? More »

#screengrab Don't let the cute pony act fool you; this is one cold-blooded killer. Found on deviantART, via Plaza.fi - Thanks Marcus! More »

PlayStation brand to be enhanced with new merchandise from official licensing program.

It seems the assistance which the RPG experts of BioWare are providing to Maxis on the development of Darkspore isn't exactly all that thorough. EA recently explained to Destructoid that BioWare's Malcolm Azania, part of the writing team for Mass Effect 2 and its "Kasumi - Stolen Memory" DLC, is filling the role of lead writer for the genetically engineered action-RPG.

So, it's not so much "help from BioWare" as much as it is "help from one dude from BioWare" -- still, considering the strength of the storytelling in BioWare's catalog of titles, it sounds like they picked the right one dude to bring on board.

New downloadable content extends multiplayer gameplay in this summer's definitive action shooter.

#iphone Pilot Murdoc's Doom Glider over the skies of Plastic Beach HQ in Escape to Plastic Beach, the virtual band's very own iPhone and iPad video game. More »

It seems Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock will attempt to achieve its goal of keeping the classic rock hits alive in a fairly unorthodox manner -- by, well, redoing them. Activision has revealed another batch of the rhythm title's songs, which include two exclusive re-recordings of Alice Cooper's "No More Mr. Nice Guy" and The Runaways' "Cherry Bomb," as performed by their original artists.

Check out all the new additions -- including un-re-recorded fossils like Edgar Winter's "Free Ride" and Styx's "Renegade" -- just after the jump.

Well, now we know one of the games that Planet Moon was working on. We still don’t know what that other Wii/DS title is. THQ keeps talking about a major title for the Wii. Perhaps this mystery game is related to that tease? I mean, THQ is a major publisher…right? [...]