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Being the incredibly hip website that we are, we’re dedicated to our mobile users. That’s why we now have a dedicated mobile version of the site for mobile devices – WebOS (Palm), Android, iOS, all of the major mobile browsers are supported. The mobile version features all of the functionality of the standard site; search, view news and reviews, watch trailers, anything you can do on your home computer you can now do on your mobile device. Readers can even save it as an icon an select it from their list of apps! For those who still wanting to view the site as it is on a PC, scroll to the bottom of the page on your mobile device and select “Switch to Regular Theme”.

We know you’re excited. You’re welcome.  Hit the jump for additional screenshots.

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Supersonic Software, the developer behind many of the Micro Machines games, announced recently via their blog that their upcoming title Gas: Fuel for Fun would be making its way to XBLA sometime this year. Exact details are sketchy at best, but the game appears to be a racing/combat title in the vein of the Micro Machines games and another previous title of Supersonics, Mashed: Fully Loaded.  Hit the jump to see the trailer from the game’s reveal from September 2009.

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UK video games retailer GAME have started selling XBLA game and DLC codes. As part of a 6 month trial 40 shops across the UK will sell the content on cards similar to Gamestop in the US. The pricing of the games reflects that of Microsoft Points, the full range of content and pricing is below.

This represents an interesting experiment from the biggest games retailer in the UK and presents those who are wary of buying points with a solution. It also means customers can use credit from trade-ins or their GAME rewards cards to pay for the content.

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This week on XBLA Wednesday the marketplace has a lot of variety. In Stacking (1200MP) from Tim Schafer’s Double Fine Productions you take control of Russian stacking dolls, also known as Matryoshka dolls, in this delightful adventure puzzler. TNT Racers (800MP) shifts to top down view in this simple arcade racer boasting a wide variety of cars, modes, maps and powerups as well as online and on-couch multiplayer. On the DLC front there’s an extra stage for Castlevania Harmony of Despair titled “The Legend of Fuma” (240MP), a retro throwback to Getsu Fuma Den, and a character pack to match it (160MP). Three completely different XBLA experiences, all in one day! Read More

In November of 2010 Rovio announced that their smash hit Angry Birds would be coming to Xbox Live Arcade. Now there may be a possibility of Kinect …
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Twisted Pixel Games’ Lead Designer Dan Teasdale revealed more about the process of designing The Gunstringer for Kinect. On the game’s official blog Teasdale speaks of Kinect’s …
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Runic Games has given players a first look at the Xbox Live Arcade version of Torchlight. It shows gameplay footage as well as the new HUD changes. Other than …
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Xbox Live’s Major Nelson announced the release dates for Microsoft’s House Party. The shindig kicks of a week from tomorrow and ends March 16. Here is the …
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Namco wowed Pac-Man fans last year with Pac-Man Championship Edition DX, the supercharged upgrade to Pac-Man Championship Edition. They plan to do the same this year with Galaga Legions. …
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Undead Labs has announced a new zombie game for Xbox Live Arcade, codenamed Class3. But before gamers collectively shake their heads in disapproval of another zombie shooter, Jeff Strain and his team at Undead Labs are promising a completely new experience, one that focuses on survival, strategy and consequence.

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