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Fans of the Dead Space comics - based on EA’s recently released horror survival game set in space - will be happy to hear that all of the comic books related to the game have been re-released in one single hardcover tome.

The Dead Space hardbook serves as a prequel story for the videogame that tells the tale of a deep space mining colony that unleashes a deadly alien life force from a dark rock. The Dead Space hardbook combines all 6 Dead Space comics written by Antony Johnson and illustrated by Ben Templesmith with exclusive cover art by Templesmith, an exclusive bonus art section, and a background section on the major characters.

Those interested in buying it can find links on the Dead Space Blog.

The wait is over as the classic Tecmo football game is reborn as a DS exclusive. Tecmo has released Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff for Nintendo DS. Based on the popular cult classic Tecmo Super Bowl , Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff adapts that game’s old-school style and revitalizes it for a newer generation of gamers. The classic, over-the-top, all-American football game enables players of all levels to engage in a fun filled, fast paced, arcade style of football - and it does it without the need for an NFL license. Take that, Madden.

Tecmo Bowl Kickoff lets players customize their team with team colors, emblems, player names, team cities and abilities; offers Wi-Fi and Wireless multiplayer a choice of 32 different teams, tactical use of the abilities, stylus control, a customizable playbook to fool around with, and a unique soundtrack to crack skulls to.

Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff is rated “E” by the ESRB and carries a suggested retail price of US $29.99.

Disney’s Bolt, the superdog, and his companion Penny are ready to spring into action on Xbox 360, Wii, PS3, PS2, Nintendo DS and PC. Disney Interactive Studios’ game based on the animated film of the same game is available at retail stores throughout the United States in time for the film’s opening on Friday, November 21.

Developed by Avalanche Software, the Bolt video game follows a unique storyline, which takes place within the fictional high-action television series featured in the film. In the game, players must take on the personalities of Bolt and Penny to utilize their unique talents and superpowers to save the world and Penny’s father from the evil Calico. Players will take on Calico’s henchmen; avoid capture at the Mayan Temple; and hack enemy computer systems as the duo’s adventures take them throughout expansive areas in five global locations: Italy, Russia, Belize, China and Oceania. Separately, the film focuses on Bolt’s inadvertent shipment to New York City and his journey back to Hollywood with the help of a jaded cat named Mittens and a TV-obsessed hamster named Rhino, whose favorite word is “awesome.”

On a related note, Bolt: The Mobile Game will also be available in November 2008 on most major wireless carriers. Bolt: The Mobile game has a suggested retail price of $6.99 (prices may vary by carrier).

If you pre-ordered the zombie-riffic first-person shooter, Left 4 Dead from Steam, then you can start pre-loading the game to get ready for its official release on Nov. 18. Personally I am vying for the Xbox 360 version of the game, but I’m sure the PC version is just as awesome.

Those that order the game before it officially launches can get a 10 percent discount on Steam (Xbox 360 users can get the same discount at participating retailers nationwide). Get downloading now and be prepared for some seriously insane zombie action.

Also worth noting today is an incredible bargain from Steam: the Valve Complete Pack. This incredible package offers a ton of Valve’s games for a low, low price of around $99. The package includes Left 4 Dead as well as various Hal-Life and Half-Life2  products, Team Fortress 2 and lots more. A full list after the break.

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Battlefield Heroes, EA’s free-to-play online action game, has been pushed to 2009, according to the game’s senior producer, James Salt. In a post on the official site for the game, Salt explains what the team is working on and where the beta is headed.

The short answer on that is that it will soon be shutting down. Salt goes on to say that the development team has enough feedback from closed beta players to move onto the next phase of development. The game will launch a new closed beta in early 2009. Salt’s full statement to the community follows, after the break:

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Ubisoft is floored that Far Cry 2 isn’t a failure. Yay. In fact, it’s a bonafide hit, with a sell-through rate of one million units worldwide, according to the company’s internal sales figures. Of course this includes multiple platforms - PC, PS3 and Xbox 360.

While it may not matter, critics seem to be enjoying what Ubisoft has done with the shooter series that at one point jumped the shark and turned a regular run-and-gun game into The Island of Dr. Moreau. Thank god that Ubisoft reset this universe.

Far Cry 2 takes the franchise away from series developer Crytek and resets it, adding vast untamed jungles, dedicated enemy AI and with white knuckle first-person driving. Our own Scott Jones says it best in his Far Cry 2 Review:

“.. while the original Far Cry pushed the envelope when it came to nonlinear gameplay — i.e., there were always two or three ways to resolve every situation — the sequel takes that notion to its logical extreme by giving you a Grand Theft Auto III-like open world (50 square kilometers, to be exact) in which to wreak your first-person shooter mayhem.”

Isaac Clarke is about to get some upgrades if you are willing to spend some cold hard cash. EA announced that Dead Space downloadable content will be released on Nov. 13, giving PS3 and Xbox 360 owners of the game some special gear and new outfits. It’s like playing dress up but with guns and creepy monsters attacking you.. The complete list of upgrade packs after the jump - including exclusives for PS3 and Xbox 360 owners:

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