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UNSC Trooper let us know that the HBOFF Fic Pick of the Week has been posted - this time around, there’s an honorable mention, a second, AND a first place. Good thing more people are writing!(Louis Wu 21:11:32 UTC)

tg sneak stopped in to point out that PreGame Lobby Episode 5 is now available at both YouTube and Machinima.com - Commander Melander is having girl troubles. Good stuff!(Louis Wu 21:09:41 UTC)

The Bungie Weekly Update hit last night as always, with quite a few goodies for you. Luke’s got Shishka’s back in the proverbial internet schoolyard, Bungie Favorites is explained, new Bnet features are further detailed and we hear from one of Bungie’s newest hires. The update is capped off by some sort of mysterious, terminal-like entry. Jump into the discussion on our forum.(KP 19:25:56 UTC)

In keeping with the fine tradition of rewarding Comicon attendees with kickass action figures, McFarlane Toys will be offering an exclusive set of figures available only by hitting up their booth and grabbing a coupon code for an online purchase. You’ll be able to order an EVA HellSpartan and a CQB Active-camouflage Spartan, individually packaged but only available together in this set. If you’re going to be at Comicon, check out booth #2601 for the chance to get your hands on these guys. Thanks to bs angel for pointing this one out to us.(KP 18:55:03 UTC)

Although the objective-based action is still feverish in this console port of Quake Wars, the lack of any upgrades makes this multiplayer-only shooter feel slim and dated.

We speak with Senior Producer Chris Parise about the forthcoming entry in the Guitar Hero franchise.

Check out Run DMC in this trailer for Guitar Hero: Aerosmith.

Next week’s update for Harmonix’s rhythm game adds trio of master recordings for Parrotheads and angst-ridden rockers.

This opponent uses some serious evasion techniques and ends up taking out half the squad.

French gaming blog claims Ubisoft is prepping a new installment in acclaimed franchise solely for Nintendo’s motion-sensing console.