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Left 4 Dead PC Fixes Arrive

Once again, it's time for updates and bug fixes to our favorite games of 2008. And it looks like Left 4 Dead is the next in line.

Steam news has the complete list of fixes and changes, including improved loading times and fixes for certain map exploits. No patch yet for Xbox 360 owners, but Valve promises an update will be available in "the coming weeks."

The complete list of changes can be found after the jump.

New MadWorld Screens and Impressions of the Ultraviolence

Singer Gary Jules released a bittersweet, understated cover of the '80s song "Mad World" several years ago. The upcoming Wii title of the same name is nothing like that. Melding Manhunt levels of bloodletting with a sparse Sin City-like aesthetic, MadWorld's certainly unlike anything else on Wii. But game's aren't sold on geysers of blood alone -- the real question is whether it has anything to offer on the family-friendly console outside of shock value. I recently got to play through a chunk of the game's Asian Town level (talked about in our last preview) to find out just that.

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PlayStation 2 Limited Edition LEGO Batman Bundle (Video Game)
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New MadWorld Screens and Impressions of the Ultraviolence

Despite the undisputedly adult content, MadWorld never takes itself too seriously. The level I explored was scattered with different ridiculous way to eviscerate, impale, and otherwise turn your opponents into bloody piles of hamburger. Massive spikes cover almost every surface, even the passing buses. And whether it's sharp or blunt, you can use almost anything in the environment to come out ahead in a fight.

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Persona PSP Info Apparently Leaked By Hong Kong Game Magazine

Atlus is preparing a PSP remake of the original 1996 Persona 1... at least, according to Hong Kong's leading magazine GameWave. Some credence should be given to the information, however: GameWave recently leaked the existence of Disgaea 2 Portable and Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield for PSP several days before their official Japanese announcement, complete with SKU numbers.

GameWave claims the remake releases in Japan on April 30 for 5,040 yen, and will feature all-new characters and scenarios. Considering the magazine's reputation for PSP news leaks, we'd call the info solid; expect an official Japanese announcement soon.

Award-winning Science Fiction Author To Pen Doom 4

Are you ready for a little culture with your Doom? Well, even if you're not, get ready because id Software has picked up an award-winning science fiction author to pen Doom 4.

We still don't know much about the game, but according to Computer and Video Games, award-winning British author Graham Joyce is now attached to the project. His prizes include the British Fantasy Award, Imaginaire Award and the World Fantasy Award for titles like The Facts of Life, Indigo and Dark Sister.

So what's he going to do with Doom? Unfortunately, Joyce only said, "I can say that id have hired me to help develop the storyline potential."

PSP 3000 Hacker Battery Lands Maker Datel in Legal Trouble

Datel Lite Blue Battery Tool You may remember back in November we reported on the successful attempt by Datel (best known for the Action Replay line of products) to crack the PSP 3000. The development of the Lite Blue Tool allowed users to enter the handheld's service mode, thereby enabling them to downgrade the system's firmware and gain access to all sorts of third-party applications, tools, and emulators that Sony doesn't want running on the PSP. We quipped, "Your move, Sony," at the end of that story and it seems that Sony has indeed made a move -- to pursue legal action against Datel.

The listing for the Lite Blue Tool on Datel's website has been altered in light of recent events. Now known as the MAX Power Digital, the battery now only be able to put the PSP 2000 in service mode; when plugged into a PSP 3000 it will act as nothing more than a battery. Despite there being no indication of why the sudden change, Portable Video Gamer has received an explanation from Datel:

Due to legal action by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe we are currently not able to fulfill orders for the Lite Blue Tool Battery. Any orders received for this product have not been processed and no charges have been made. We will inform customers about availability of this product when this situation has been resolved.

It seems that we're back where we were before Datel's original announcement -- although now we know the PSP 3000 isn't hack-proof (as if such a feat were possible) and that Sony won't sit idly by while others crack their systems. Looks like the hackers and pirates will have to be more quiet next time or risk facing the wrath of Sony's lawyers.