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The mob loses! Despite being downloaded over three million times and collecting over 114,000 players all at once (and setting a Guinness World Record in the process), 1 Vs. 100 will not be returning to the Xbox 360 for a third season. Microsoft Game Studios’ GM Dave McCarthy stated that “When we started on this journey, we knew we were creating an entirely new genre of entertainment that would be a continually evolving concept…We’re very proud of the ‘1 vs 100′ team and their accomplishments, and are excited to apply what we’ve learned to future programming.”

Sure, the Xbox LIVE game died down a little in Season 2, but could there be more to the demise of the interactive console game show? Kotaku has claimed via close sources that management was one of the downfalls of 1 Vs. 100. Too many people pulled the game and its resources into different directions, thus spelling the end of the fun new take on console multiplayer gaming.

Another likely culprit behind the murder of 1 Vs. 100 is television. Did the Xbox 360 game become too popular for TV to ignore? With another hand dipping into the pot, it’s likely that Microsoft pulled the plug to avoid having to finance the licensed game.

Sadly, we may never know the truth behind the removal of the XBL game show. Phone-in guests were neat, winning MS points or XBLA games was great, Achievements were easy, and Cashman was even pretty humorous. Though Jolly and I each got into the Mob but once, we had great fun joining up in Party Chat and trying to collectively answer with the correct responses.

Gone before its time, I think; we won’t even get to use all those tickets we acquired! We’ll miss you, 1 Vs. 100. One last dance emote for old times’ sake. Cashman, play us off…

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At PAX 09 we got our first look at the revolutionary title Brink. It brings a compelling story that takes place on the Ark, a man-made floating city that is on the brink of all-out civil war. Originally built as an experimental, self-sufficient and 100% “green” habitat, the reported rapid rise of the Earth’s oceans has forced the Ark to become home to not only the original founders and their descendants but also to thousands of refugees.

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Fearing a planet-wide extinction from a massive asteroid headed towards Earth, world leaders are faced with the inexorable task of ensuring human survival. Left with few alternatives, life-sustaining pods filled with select people are buried deep beneath the earth’s surface. You are one of the chosen members of these modern day arks and abruptly enter the RAGE universe after surfacing alone. Leaving you to your own devices to stay alive in a world filled with those who prefer you dead, RAGE combines powerful storytelling with heart-pounding action.

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Building upon their Frostbite engine DICE teams up with EA to deliver bigger explosions and more destruction than ever! Bad Company is back and this time they are out for more than just money, they are out to save the USA.

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Today at the Game Developers Conference Microsoft unveiled details about XNA Game Studio 4.0, the new developer toolset for creating games for the Windows Phone 7 Series.

This new version of XNA Game Studio will allow game developers to create better mobile games faster by providing a comprehensive and powerful set of tools to work with. For consumers, this means that they’ll be able to find a variety of games on Windows Phone 7 Series when it launches, from casual 2-D games to 3-D games with high quality graphics and for the first time, games with Xbox LIVE features.

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Stockholm, Sweden – February 25, 2010 – DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ:ERTS), today announced that two massive, all-new multiplayer maps for Battlefield: Bad Company(tm) 2 will be unlocked on March 2nd when the game launches in North America. This map pack features the Laguna Alta map playable in Conquest mode and Nelson Bay map playable in Rush mode, bringing the total number of multiplayer maps up to 10. Later in March, DICE will release yet another map pack at no extra charge*, giving players a chance to experience the Arica Harbor map in Conquest mode and Laguna Presa map in Rush mode. Available in the box, the content packs are unlocked by simply inputting a VIP code**.

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So the guys at DICE have done it again! Taking on the giant that is the Modern Warfare series developed by Infinity Ward with their latest play on words, Ultimate Prestige. No matter if you are a Modern Warfare 2 convert or a long time Battle Field Veteran if you have registered your email address or linked your gamer tag to EA’s site then you likely received an email about this several days ago.

The site basically lays out all of the guns, vehicles, maps and game modes to anyone with access. The access is granted based on your gamer tag but no password is required so even if you don’t have the honor of getting in you could use someone else’s gamer tag to check it out. Or you could use your email address to prove you are a BF Vet!

So almost a full year after Bethesda announced the next Fallout title we get a lovely little teaser trailer for Fallout:New Vegas and a Twitter/Facebook contest to win signed posters. I for one can’t wait for this not-a-sequel to hit the shelves. Tons of hours were spent playing Fallout 3 and I expect nothing less from New Vegas!

Check out the teaser trailer here.

Contest details here.

Deal of the Week continuously delivers more fun to Xbox LIVE Gold Members for less points, so take advantage of these supreme deals each week in December.

Week of December 7:

“Fallout® 3 Operation Anchorage” Game add-on (Bethesda) | Japan: 560 Microsoft Points, rated M for Mature by the ESRB

Week of December 14:

“Lips: Coldplay Track Pack” (Microsoft Game Studios) | Worldwide except Japan and India: 240 Microsoft Points, rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.

“Pinball FX” (ZEN Studios) | Japan: 400 Microsoft Points, rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.

Week of December 21:

“Shadow Complex™” (Epic/Chair Entertainment) | Worldwide: From the producers of Gears of War comes “Shadow Complex,” a modern and masterful side-scrolling shooter. Winner of nine ‘Best of E3’ awards, “Shadow Complex” combines the quality and depth of a retail title with the accessibility you love, available exclusively on Xbox LIVE Arcade. December 21 through December 27, get “Shadow Complex” for 800 Microsoft Points, a 33% savings. “Shadow Complex” is rated T for Teen by the ESRB.

Week of December 28:

“The Maw” (Twisted Pixel) | Worldwide: 400 Microsoft Points, rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.

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Dragon Age has been called the ‘spiritual successor’ to Baldur’s Gate 2, the old Forgotten Realms PC RPG from the 90′s. BG2 was one of the games that launched BioWare to success. Can Dragon Age live up to this fantastic claim or will it fail at establishing a new franchise?

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