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Let’s call this International Demo Day! The first big news is the Halloween sale for Siren: Blood Curse. If you don't have this game, this is the perfect time to grab it. Just be prepared for a really long download process and an even longer install period.
We have a break in tradition with three Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution packs, none of which are free. It is a shame, even though I don't have the game; I was still downloading them for future use. We have a single (weird) song for Guitar Hero: World Tour and a bunch of Rock Band songs no one has heard of.
On the demo front, we have a huge release in the form of a Mirror’s Edge demo, cannot wait to try this game. There is also a Tom Clancy’s EndWar demo that I am eager to try as well. Rounding it out, there is a WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 demo and a demo for the re-tweaked and improved Alone in the Dark: Inferno.
Tons of videos to look at, including LittleBigPlanet, MotorStorm Pacific Rift, SOCOM: Confrontation, Far Cry 2, Guitar Hero World Tour, Midnight Club: Los Angeles, Stormrise: Echelon Snipers and Stormrise: You Are In Command. There are movie videos for You Don’t Mess With The Zohan and Casino Royale Collector’s Edition.
Nothing new to buy (a great deal on Siren, though), but a lot of dmos to help you decide what to buy in this crowded gaming season. Details are below:
SIREN: Blood Curse Halloween 1-week sale (from 10/30 – 11/6)
Full downloadable game for $29.99, or chapter bundles for $10.99/each.
Add-on Game Content
Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution Artifact/Wonder Pack: The Mythic ($3.75)
Turn your civilization into a tale for all-time with this mythic wonder and artifact pack. Included are: Ancient Wonder: Lighthouse of Alexandria, Medieval Wonder: Leaning Tower of Pisa, Industrial Wonder: Scotland Yard, Modern Wonder: SETI, Artifact 1: Camelot, Artifact 2: Tower of Babel.
File size: 2.92 MB
Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution Artifact/Wonder Pack: The Iconic ($3.75)
Inspire civilizations for ages to come with this Iconic wonder and artifact pack. Includes: Ancient: Coliseum, Medieval: Taj Mahal, Industrial: Statue of Liberty, Modern: Sydney Opera House, Artifact 1: Terracotta Army,Artifact 2: Sphinx.
File size: 3.23 MB
Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution Artifact/Wonder Pack: The Eternal ($3.75)
Gain an edge in your quest to rule the world with this Eternal wonder and artifact pack. Includes the following: Ancient: Trajan’s Column, Medieval: University of Sankore, Industrial: Eiffel Tower, Modern: Cristo Redentor, Artifact 1: Pharaoh’s Needle, Artifact 2: Tesla’s “Peace” Ray.
Guitar Hero World Tour
For all song credits please visit www.redoctane.com
* “No Rain” by Blind Melon ($1.99)
File size: 42 MB
Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.
* “Hong Kong Garden” – Siouxsie and The Banshees ($1.99)
* “Kiss Them For Me” – Siouxsie and The Banshees ($1.99)
* “The Killing Jar” – Siouxsie and The Banshees ($1.99)
* Siouxsie and The Banshees Pack 01 ($5.49) – this track pack includes all of the above singles.
* “Melatonin” – Silversun Pickups ($1.99)
* “Well Thought Out Twinkles” – Silversun Pickups ($1.99)
* “Pretty in Pink” – The Psychedelic Furs ($1.99)
* “Dammit” – Blink-182 ($1.99)
File sizes: 19 MB – 33 MB (singles), 83 MB (track pack)
Game Demos (free)
Mirror’s Edge Demo
THERE’S NO LOOKING BACK. In a city where information is monitored, messengers called Runners are the only way to communicate freely. You are Faith, a skilled Runner who’s uncovered corruption at the city’s core. And now you are being hunted. Download the Mirror’s Edge demo and experience the award-winning innovative First-Person Action-Adventure! Learn Runner’s skills like wall-runs, leaps, and combat in the Tutorial, and use your speed and your skills to survive the Prologue of the game in the demo!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 842 MB
Tom Clancy’s EndWar Demo
Experience World War III in your living room with Tom Clancy’s EndWarTM, a revolutionary new war game built to maximize next-generation gaming consoles and completely controllable by voice. This demo includes one map playable in both single-player and 1 versus 1 multiplayer. English, French and Spanish are supported.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 1.67 MB
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 Demo
In WWE, the only person you can rely on, other than yourself, is your partner. You have each other’s backs, and together, you can accomplish more than you ever could on your own. Play the all new tag team match in this demo of WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009. Pick up the full game in stores on November 9th.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 976 MB
Alone In The Dark: Inferno Demo
One of this year’s most innovative video games gets a blazing makeover for its PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system debut this November with Alone In The Dark: Inferno. Development studio Eden Games has responded to feedback from media and gamers with a host of sizzling gameplay enhancements and red-hot new content for an even more entertaining, immersive, and action-packed blockbuster experience on PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system.
ESRB Rated M
File size: 1.51 MB
Game Videos (free)
Life in LittleBigPlanet: Ep 3
File size: 180 MB (HD)
MotorStorm Pacific Rift Stormer Trailer
File size: 70 MB (HD)
MotorStorm Pacific Rift TV spot (60 sec)
File size: 50 MB (HD), 81 MB (1080)
SOCOM: Confrontation Behind the SEALs – Part 2
File size: 119 MB (HD)
SOCOM: Confrontation Behind the SEALs – Part 3
File size: 121 MB (HD)
SOCOM: Confrontation Behind the SEALs – Part 4
File size: 123 MB (HD)
Far Cry 2 Anything Goes Trailer
File size: 90 MB (HD)
Far Cry 2 African Swim
File size: 5.83 MB (SD)
Guitar Hero World Tour Ozzy Osbourne Vignette
File size: 48 MB (HD)
Guitar Hero World Tour Sting Vignette
File size: 53 MB (HD)
Midnight Club: Los Angeles Trailer #4
File size: 50 MB (HD)
Midnight Club: Los Angeles Cops Trailer
File sizes: 47 MB (HD)
Stormrise: Echelon Snipers Engage Trailer
File sizes: 105 MB (HD)
Stormrise: You Are In Command Trailer
File sizes: 153 MB (HD)
Movie and Blu-ray Disc Trailers
You Don’t Mess With The Zohan Trailer
File sizes: 104 MB (HD), 141 MB (1080)
Casino Royale Collector’s Edition Trailer
File sizes: 72 MB (HD), 94 MB (1080)
