Counter-Strike by Valve, is the most popular and the best first-person shooter online PC action game in the world. CS released 12 years ago, has sold over 25 million copies. The hardcore gamers and CS fans would be pleased to know that a new version of Counter Strike game "Global Offensive" is set to hit the stores in 2012. The title is being developed by Valve in cooperation with Seattle-based Hidden Path Entertainment.

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO) will expand upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched 12 years ago. CS: GO features new maps, all-new visuals, characters, weapons and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust, etc.). In addition, new version will introduce new gameplay modes, matchmaking, leader boards, and cross-platform play.

CS GO promises to expand on Counter-Strike award-winning gameplay by delivering it to several other popular platforms than just PC. Apart from PC, the game would also be available on gaming consoles, Xbox 360 and Play Station 3 (PS3). The PC players would get a chance to have their hands on the beta test this October.

Video – Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Trailer

This isn’t Counter-Strike 2, it’s more like an incremental update. Terrorists still fight Counter-Terrorists in round-based combat. You still plant bombs on Dust and rescue hostages on Office. Some maps, like Dust and Aztec, received updates while others, like Dust 2, are largely unchanged.

Confirmed Maps: Dust, Dust 2, Aztec, Office, Nuke, Italy, and Inferno.

Release: CS GO is targeted for release in early 2012 and will be played at this year’s PAX Prime and Eurogamer Expo.

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Rio movie has already released in India on April 8th and will be releasing everywhere on April 15th. THQ and Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products have partnered together to release a fast-paced, party-style video game inspired by Fox’s animated 3D movie RIO. “RIO The Multiplayer Party Game” will be available for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, and Nintendo DS. The game is expected to be available in late April.

BIRDS OF A FEATHER PARTY TOGETHER!

From the makers of the hit ICE AGE series comes RIO, a 3D comedy adventure about Blu, a rare domesticated bird who travels to the exotic land of Rio. In this multiplayer video game, Blu goes on the adventure of his life, with the help of his female counterpart, Jewel, and a group of wise-cracking and smooth-talking city birds! Blu and his new friends journey through Rio, dodging soccer balls, collecting tropical fruits and soaring across the beach.  He participates in amazing games and ultimately, forms a conga line and dances his way to first place at the Carnaval ceremony.  While the main character is Blu, players will also have a chance to play as the other characters from the movie in this multiplayer party game!

Features:

• Over 40 Mini-Games: Compete in a variety of action-packed mini-games that keep players coming back for more!
• 6 Playable Characters: Play as your favorite characters: Blu, Jewel, Pedro, Nico, Raphael, and Eva!
• 5 Unique Modes: Play your own selection of mini-games in the way you want (Story, Party, Carnaval, Carnaval Wheel, and Garland Gala)!
• Drop-in and Drop-out Multiplayer: Jump in to challenge your friends (up to 4 players) at any point in the game!
• Recreate your Favorite Moments: Journey through the rainforest, Copacabana Beach, Rio streets and much more!

Trailer – Rio Video game

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Need for Speed Hot Pursuit is an amazing racing game brought by Criterion games for Electronic Arts (EA). This game is releasing this month on Nov 16th for major gaming consoles. Pre-booking for this game has already begun: Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (for Windows & Wii) can be bought for $49.99 while Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Limited Edition (for PS3 & Xbox 360) has a price tag of $59.99.

This November, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit launches you into a new open-world landscape behind the wheel of the world’s fastest and most beautiful cars. From Criterion, the award-winning studio behind the Burnout series, Hot Pursuit will redefine racing games for a whole new generation.

You’ll experience stunning speeds, takedowns, and getaways as you battle your friends in the most connected Need for Speed game ever. Through Need for Speed Autolog and its innovative approach to connected social competition, your Hot Pursuit experience will extend beyond the console onto the web, constantly moving your gameplay in new and unique directions.

Loaded with action, this game will challenge you to become Seacrest County’s top cop or most wanted racer. For the first time ever in a Need for Speed game, you’ll be able to play a full career on either side of the law. This fall, whether you’re a lead-foot speeder or a cop with a mean streak, make sure your aviators are spotless and your driving record is anything but.

• RELEASE DATE: November 16, 2010
• PLATFORM: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, Wii

Video – Watch NFS Hot Pursuit in action:

Demo - Need for Speed Hot Pursuit’s demo has arrived on the Xbox Marketplace and PlayStation Network for two weeks starting October 26th.

Pre-order here  [NFS HP official site]

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Recently, Sony introduced a slimmer and lighter version of PS3. The PS3 Slim will now also be available in 250GB model apart from 120GB model which costs $299, giving you more storage space than ever before to hold your games, movies, music, and more.

PS3 system comes with a DualShock 3 wireless controller, free access to the PlayStation Network, and built-in Wi-Fi, and it’s the only gaming console with a Blu-ray player.

You can now Pre-order PS3 Slim 250GB model for $350 @Amazon

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EncodeHD is a small portable application to re-encode all types of video files for use on your home media player or on-the-go device. It provides a simple interface with no fuss, easily convert all your favorite movies into MP4 format using the H.264 encoding.

It supports various output devices like Apple TV, Blackberry, iPod, iPhone, PS3, Xbox 360, PSP, Zune and Western Digital TV. EncodeHD can convert almost any video file format, including AVI, MOV, FLV, MKV, WMV, MPEG, RM, RMVB, VOB and MP4.

EncodeHD Smart Features:

• Simple and easy-to-use interface
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• Small and Portable (No Installation required)
• It’s 100% Free

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