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Guiness Record - Video gamesThe global authority on record-breaking, Guinness World Records, announces the latest and greatest achievements in the world of videogames in the new Guinness World Records 2011 Gamer's Edition released today. Featuring a fascinating array of new record holders, the book demonstrates the extent to which gaming is being embraced by people from all walks of life young and old. Also announced today are the fascinating results of a search to find the greatest videogame characters of all time.

Rich FilerProduction company Mothership took another big step in expanding its marketing capabilities across multiple platforms today, announcing that videogames industry veteran Rich Flier has joined as executive producer. Having held key posts on both the marketing/advertising and producer/development sides of the games business, Flier will bring Mothership's full creative capacity to its growing list of games clients.

Spy gadgets, equipment and weapons that are really used

BreachAtomic Games, a developer of simulations for US military and intelligence agencies and a pioneer in military action games, is divulging the real gadgets and equipment elite operatives use on missions both in the game and in real life. 

All of these will be available in the game when BreachTM comes out on January 26th, 2011 for Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC. They are already available in real life…if you’re a spy.

THQ LogoMost Authentic, Accessible Experience in 10 Million Unit-Selling Series' History

THQ Inc. announced MX vs. ATV(R) AliveTM, the next groundbreaking installment in the 10 million unit-selling franchise, is scheduled for release on the Xbox 360(R) video game entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation(R)3 computer entertainment system for a suggested retail price of $39.99. Featuring an enhanced physics engine and the most authentic motocross racing experience to date, MX vs. ATV Alive will be supported by an unprecedented digital content distribution strategy upon its scheduled launch in May 2011.

Dog SolitaireIt’s time to wag more and bark less! Graduate Games’ Best in Show Solitaire is available to download and play for free on the game’s website. Best in Show Solitaire is an addictive casual card game currently in-development for PC, Mac and Linux. The game will debut some time in 2011.