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Han Solo Adventures

Han Solo Adventures

Using LucasArts’ classic SCUMM engine, Han Solo Adventures is a freeware/indie effort that’s also a double-dose of nostalgia; it’s not done yet, but we at least know Han shot first.

Ambush Trailer: KUF II

Ambush Trailer: KUF II

Part MMO / part RTS Kingdom Under Fire II shows off its gameplay in this Ambush trailer; it starts off with a cinematic, but the blending is so seamless we were left slackjawed.

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Infomercial: Serious Sam HD

Infomercial: Serious Sam HD

Serious Sam HD takes ShamWow to task with this over-the-top infomercial trailer; it’s crammed with Digital Awesome and Pasghetti, but for the love of God do NOT Google Krundles.

Multiplayer: Red Faction

Multiplayer: Red Faction

Available 9/17, Red Faction: Guerilla’s Multiplayer Pack is the game’s second DLC; the trailer above gives a preview on several of the eight new maps plus the new Bagman modes.

Alliance of Valiant Arms

Alliance of Valiant Arms

Powered by Unreal Engine 3, Alliance of Valiant Arms (A.V.A.) is a free-play MMOFPS; available through ijji.com soon, it’ll pit the near-future European Union vs a resurgent Russia.

Art Director: StarCraft II

Art Director: StarCraft II

StarCraft II’s Sam Didler gives us the graphical lowdown in this Art Director interview; it reveals plenty of gameplay and art details that have us giddier than a Marine in a Zerg hatchery.

Firefight: Halo 3 ODST

Firefight: Halo 3 ODST
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Cigar-chompin’ Sergeant Johnson explains Halo 3: ODST’s Firefight mode; it’ll pack Skull powerups for the enemies, 10 battlefields and even the Sergeant himself if you preorder.

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Mario Kart: The Movie

Mario Kart: The Movie

Mario Kart: The Movie has the makings of an epic movie: it’s got deaths (Luigi gets done in by Wario), births (Peach + Mario = Baby Mario) and a truly epic go-kart battle at the end.

Gameplay: Borderlands

Gameplay: Borderlands
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An FPS/RPG, Borderlands is a bit like Fallout albeit with a focus on the FPS bit; this gameplay montage shows just what a literal blast it is to play, even with the funky cell-shading.

Video: The Early Sheets

Video: The Early Sheets

Though not quite as technically amazing as 8-Bit Trip, The Early Sheets has a much catchier tune and storyline; it follows a character as he escapes from the 2D world to the real world.

8-Bit Trip

8-Bit Trip

8-Bit Trip is a music video by Swedish band Rymdreglage made entirely out of LEGO bricks and filmed in stop motion; it pays homage to Pong, Pac-Man, Mario Bros and more.

Batman AA Poker Set

Batman AA Poker Set
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Arkham Asylum is a place even the highest rollers won’t be checking out of, but this Batman Poker Set lets you put your chips on the table with The Joker, Two-Face and more.

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Monk Class: Diablo III

Monk Class: Diablo III

Joining the Barbarian, Witch Doctor and Wizard is the Monk: this Monk Class trailer for Diablo 3 starts off with staff combat, but the monk mojo really shines when his fists go flying.

Freeway Gameplay: Wet

Freeway Gameplay: Wet
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If you’re gonna have road rage, this Freeway Gameplay trailer for Wet it in style: because there’s nothing quite like swordfighting with fellow commuters to release stress.

Dev Video: SW TOR

Dev Video: SW TOR

Watch over 45 minutes of juicy details on upcoming MMORPG Star Wars: The Old Republic; it’s a multi-part developer walkthrough that can be watched in one sitting on YouTube.

History: Arkham Asylum

History: Arkham Asylum
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Few games have had as many trailers as Batman: Arkham Asylum, but as the game rolls toward release (9/25), this last trailer is perhaps the most relevant: it’s a history of Arkham.

Clue: The Office

Clue: The Office
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Liked by everyone except for one loopy branch manager, you’ll need to play this The Office edition of Clue to find out who killed Toby; familiar items from the show serve as game pieces.

WoW: Cataclysm

WoW: Cataclysm

Azeroth is broken and reforged in World of Warcraft: Cataclysm: it features two new races (Goblins and Worgen), raises the level cap to 85, adds flying mounts and more. Thanks, SJ!

Chain Mail Chess Set

Chain Mail Chess Set

We can almost picture a medieval battlefield with this fantastic Chain Mail Chess Set; it’s made by artisan David Austin and consists of precisely 42,256 rings.

Music: Metroid Metal VS

Music: Metroid Metal VS
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Available for pre-order: Metroid Metal Varia Suite is classic Metroid music played by a real band; they’ll debut live at PAX, with the official release set for 9/8/09.

Trailer: Guild Wars 2

Trailer: Guild Wars 2
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Definitely worth the wait, the much-anticipated Guild Wars 2 gets one heckuva debut trailer: tipping the scales at 5-minutes, it’s a satisfying blend of cinematics and gameplay.

MGS: Peace Walker

MGS: Peace Walker

Buying Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is a foregone conclusion for hardcore Snake fans, but this lengthy trailer should seal the deal: it’s nearly 9 minutes of gameplay.

Venomous Fitted T-shirt

Venomous Fitted T-shirt
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This Venomous Fitted t-shirt is abstract enough to leave its meaning open to interpretation, but what’s clear is the awesome artwork: the arachnoid controller is flat-out sick.

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