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(2008-09-02 18:15:00)

Epic: Xbox 360 Nearing Graphical Limit

Developers could soon hit the limits of the Xbox 360's graphics hardware, guessed senior Epic employee Rod Fergusson.

"I think we're certainly approaching the upper end of it, as far as what developers are able to do with it," Fergusson told Gamasutra. In the near term, gamers are covered: "There will be games in development that won't ship until 2010, and I'm sure they'll look killer," he assured.

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(2008-09-02 17:42:00)

Guitar Hero World Tour: Billy Corgan Trailer

Following up on this morning's revelation that Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan will be a playable character in Guitar Hero World Tour (PS2, PS3, 360, Wii), publisher Activision has provided a trailer featuring the singer and his everlasting gaze. [video]12833[/video] Shackvideo users can use the HD Stream.

(2008-09-02 17:20:00)

SOCOM PS3 Public Beta Delayed

The Shacknews delay tag has gotten another workout today as Slant Six's PS3 online shooter SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation had its public beta test pushed back a few days.

The "good news," according to the SOCOM website, is that the final game is still on track for its October 14 release.

The "bad news" is that the preview for pre-order customers--originally set to launch yesterday--has been moved to Friday, September 5, and access for Sony downloadable video magazi...

(2008-09-02 17:01:00)

Samba de Amigo Trailer: Man vs. Ape

As Gearbox prepares to unleash Samba de Amigo (Wii) upon an unsuspecting public, Sega has issued a trailer that chronicles the forbidden love of one swinging couple. [video]12831[/video] Shackvideo users can use the HD Stream.

Published by Sega and supporting downloadable content, the maraca-shaking music game and its varied song list arrive in Wii form on September 23.

(2008-09-02 16:31:00)

Ninja Blade Cuts Up Tokyo on 360

The veil of shadow has finally come off the long-rumored Ninja Blade, revealing the title to be a ninja-themed hack-and-slash action game from Otogoi and Metal Wolf Chaos veterans From Software.

Due out next year as a Microsoft-published Xbox 360 exclusive, the game will pack fast-paced cutscenes and high-tension action set in a faithful rendering of famous parts of Tokyo, going by an IGN interview.

The first details were accompanied by the above screenshots, with more information expected to arrive...