New Joe Danger Patch Adds Host of New Features

Custom soundtracks, new costumes and Youtube support now available. Hello Games has released a massive patch for its stunt racer Joe Danger, adding everything from Youtube support to custom soundtracks (via the PlayStation Blog). The new patch has been dubbed "The People's Patch" by the developers, as it addresses much of the user feedback they have received since the game's launch. It includes new level editing props, costumes, additional multiplayer levels and more. In addition, Hello...

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PR Firm Charged with Faking Game Reviews on iTunes Store

FTC says firm employees posted positive reviews pretending to be ordinary customers.Gamers probably know better than anyone to be wary of glowing game reviews from seemingly "ordinary users" on the Internet, but now even the FTC is trying to make sure such "ordinary users" aren't in reality being paid for their opinions. The New York Times reports that PR firm Reverb Communications settled with...

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Valve Cut Portal 2 Competitive Multiplayer

Writer Erik Wolpaw says it was "fun for two seconds," but "quickly devolves into pure chaos." Portal 2 is expanding on the original game in a lot of ways, including a longer campaign and even cooperative multiplayer. One mode that won't be making an appearance however, despite early tests, is competitive multiplayer. In our visit to Valve as part of the 1UP Cross Country Game Tour, writer Erik Wolpaw detailed the idea behind the spite-your-neighbor game mode, and why it just didn't work out....

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