Tripwire has released an update for the cooperative survival horror title Killing Floor. The game should update automatically when you start Steam eradicating bugs and nerfing some exploits. Players will also get a few perk tweaks to balance out those exploit fixes. You’ll find a full list of fixes and tweaks after the jump.

One more thing. There’s still time to get in on the “Killing Floor Grindhouse” custom map making competition. However you’d better get a move on. If you want to score that $10,000 cash prize you have less than a month to get your entry together for Wave 1. The full contest rules are available at the official “Killing Floor Grindhouse” map contest site.

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MapleStory is wooing main stream American youth with videos to air on television networks and as previews for the latest Harry Potter movie this summer. This brings MapleStory into the American public eye, the realm only pierced by  Halo 3 and World of Warcraft so far. The 2D side-scrolling MMORPG is already pretty popular enjoying a 6 million strong player base in North America alone. It’s aimed at kids 10 and up, but has a very wide age range of players, most of whom seem to take their cute super-deformed characters pretty seriously.

MapleStory is a free to play MMO with a cash shop that allows players to purchase Nexon Cash to trade for premium items. MapleStory Nexon Cash cards have been available at local retailers like Target, CVS and Best Buy for a few years. The MMO has also spawned the MapleStory card game and videogames for the Wii and DS. Still MapleStory seems to be simmering just below the surface of casual gaming culture. Perhaps these new videos can tip MapleStory into the mainstream spotlight. Look for the video shorts to start appearing on tv and in theaters later this month. Until then, you can check it out for yourself at http://maplestory.nexon.net.

Grandmaster Flash has signed onto the growing list of DJs for DJ Hero. This hip-hop legend was the first to use the turntable as an instrument. Grandmaster Flash will walk you through the paces of the tutorial as you learn the turntable controls and game mechanics. He’s also created mixes exclusively for DJ Hero and will be an in-game character. Here’s the latest DJ Hero video from Activision featuring Grandmaster Flash gameplay.

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Good Old Games is setting pinball lovers up for an exciting weekend. All classic pinball titles are on sale for 20% off until July 6th 11:59 pm EST. That means you can grab Pro Pinball Big Race USA, Pro Pinball Fantastic Journey, Pro Pinball Timeshock and Pure Pinball 2 Redux for $4.79 each. As always, all of GOG.com games are guaranteed Windows XP and Vista compatible and DRM free.

You’ll also find deals on the Ishar series and the Pandora Directive. GOG.com is proud to announce the oldest new addition to its classic catalog, Personal Nightmare. Get the details on these great titles after the break.
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Little King’s Story for the Wii has gone gold and is prepping for launch. The game should hit retailers July 21st 2009.

This Wii exclusive title has a little of everything to offer gamers. It’s an adventure RPG that incorporates life-simulation and real-time strategy into gameplay. Usually when I hear that, I think jack-of-all-trades master of none. After watching the gameplay videos, I’m prepared to be pleasantly surprised. It sort of reminds me of a cute Heroes of Might and Magic. At least younger gamers will get some exposure to the classical music that’s part of the soundtrack.

Battlefield 1943 is coming exclusively in digital format to the Xbox LIVE Marketplace July 8th and the PlayStation Network July 9th. PC gamers will just have to wait until September to get in on the action.

Battlefield 1943 features Frostbite’s next generation destruction technology which packs full Vehicle Warfare FPS multiplayer for up to 24 people into a 560MB download. I can never argue with getting more for less. Read more about the Frostbite engine and the worldwide community challenge to unlock the Coral Sea map after the break.

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Tracks from Green Day’s 21st Century Breakdown release will be coming to the Rock Band and Rock Band 2 Wii catalog. These three new tracks are a stark contrast with 8 choice original masters from artists participating in the RockStar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. Behemoth, Cannibal Corpse, Marilyn Manson and Slayer are all on the list.

Tracks:

Behemoth                         “Conquer All”

(All tracks are original master recordings)

Tracks from festival artists Killswitch Engine and Bullet For My Valentine are already part of the extensive Rock Band DLC catlog. All these selections will be up for the PS3, Xbox 360 and the Wii the week of July 6th.

It’s a holiday weekend, and normally that means more time for gaming. So, what are you going to play? If you’re not sure, or you’re looking for something new, Stardock has a sale going on right now that is definitely worth a look.

If you’re not familiar with Stardock’s digital distribution platform, Impulse, this would be a good time to give it a look. After all, they’re offering some great deals, like Call of Duty 4 for just $34.99 and Sins of a Solar Empire with its expansion for just $29.99.

The sale also includes titles like the complete Unreal series, Prototype, Red Faction Guerilla, and more. You can get your copy of Impulse and check out all the deals at ImpulseDriven.com

You can also see the full list of games on sale, along with their prices, after the break.

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Hi, my name is Shawn and I’m a recovering Magic-aholic.

Magic is like paper crack to me. I find it consumes my life when I’m playing it. It becomes my goal in life, I will forsake food, personal hygiene and even intimate relations when I’m on a bender. It’s a sad part of my life but I thought it was behind me.

Struggling through Magic addiction is a daily challenge. I fight to avoid the Magic cards at the grocery, I refused the free Magic tournaments at the local game store. I’d been clean for almost a year when it happened.

I’m ashamed to admit my weakness but here, amongst a gathering of others with my problem I feel relieved to admit it. I had a moment of weakness and I slipped up. It wasn’t with that shiny foil packaging, I wasn’t huddled in the alley behind the game store.. no, I gave in to Magic last in my home and there was no physical evidence left afterward, just a note on my bank account for the purchase of 2500 Microsoft points. ( I only needed 800, but I wanted some extras on hand to buy cards later)

There is something so insidious about the digital version. It’s too perfect a translation in fact. While currently I can’t sidle up to the counter and pay for my next fix of booster packs and I don’t have access to the thousands of cards in my physical library I have little doubt the masterminds behind my addiction already have the plan for my digital downfall in the works.

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Tuesday July 7th, Guybrush Threepwood is back with the first episode of the new Tales of Monkey Island series, Launch of the Screaming Narwhal. Telltale has released a video, screenshots and concept art for the first Monkey Island adventure in a decade. The gameplay footage gives you the look and feel of the new episodes and should assure you that the Guybrush Threepwood we all know and love, or at least tolerate, is indeed back.

Check out more graphic goodness from Telltale or soon you’ll be wearing my sword like a shish kebab!

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