WW2 shooter Call Of Duty: World At War makes its debut at the top of the 360 chart, knocking Gears Of War 2 down to second.

Activision’s Guitar Hero: World Tour climbs six places from nine to complete the top three, following the release of the complete band edition.

The only other new entry into the top ten is free-running FPS title Mirror’s Edge, which debuts at nine.

The top ten in full:

1. (-) Call Of Duty: World At War (Activision Blizzard)
2. (1) Gears Of War 2 (Microsoft)
3. (9) Guitar Hero: World Tour (Activision Blizzard)
4. (3) FIFA 09 (Electronic Arts)
5. (2) Fallout 3 (Bethesda Softworks)
6. (4) Fable 2 (Microsoft)
7. (10) Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 (Konami)
8. (5) WWE Smackdown VS Raw 2009 (THQ)
9. (-) Mirror’s Edge (Electronic Arts)
10. (8) Midnight Club: Los Angeles (Take 2)

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GamePolitics writes: "I’ve been complaining (some might say whining) since 2005 that EA’s exclusive arrangement with the NFL is, at best, a bad deal for gamers.

At worst, it’s a monopoly.

Ultimately, the Federal Trade Commission, looked at the Madden issue in relation to EA’s merger dance with Take-Two Interactive. But, inasmuch as the FTC pre-approved the EA-T2 deal, its regulators apparently came down against the monopoly view."

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The battle between good and evil continues with Castlevania Judgment, the first Castlevania title for the Wii. Castlevania Judgment brings together the many generations of heroic vampire hunters, including the fearsome Belmont clan, as well as Dracula’s most formidable allies, and pits them against one another in the first Castlevania fighting game ever created! Choose sides from a collection of 14 battle-tested warriors in a clash of epic proportions that will span the depths of time.

• Select from many of your favorite characters from the 22 years of Castlevania games.
• Characters designed by the famous manga artist Takeshi Obata.
• Gorgeous characters and 3D environments rendered beautifully on the Wii.
• Battle across several stages with environmental elements you can use to your advantage in battle, including objects to pick up and throw.
• Engage in head-to-head battle via Wi-Fi connectivity.
• Connect with Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia to unlock special items.

Pre-order Castlevania Judgment and receive a limited edition art cell. Offer good while supplies last.

Release Date:Tue, 18 Nov 2008

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We just had the most terrible nightmare. We were in debt to this horrid raccoon called Tom, and all our neighbors had animal heads and they kept spouting the same nonsense over and over, day after day, for years. The worst part is we could swear we’d done it all before, like some kind of hallucinatory déjà vu. Aaargh! …

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wired.com writes: "What’s the fate of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers for Wii?

In its most recent issue, Electronic Gaming Monthly magazine said in its rumors column that the role-playing game had been "quietly canceled." Square Enix was quick to issue a lengthy statement to the effect that it was very much alive. Who’s right? After looking at the situation, it seems likeliest that Crystal Bearers isn’t dead — but that much like so many other Square Enix projects, I wouldn’t hold my breath waiting for it to ship."

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Live out your dream as a singing sensation with Karaoke Revolution: American Idol Encore 2! Play with friends and family online using the brand new co-op head-to-head mode, or compete in front of all three American Idol judges and sing your way to stardom. Tailor your game experience with all-new enhanced and customizable characters, features and downloadable songs. Are you ready to be the next American Idol?

Release Date:Tue, 18 Nov 2008

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Has Square Enix cancelled a Final Fantasy game?

TGR Verdict: Rumor Killed

Is Valve planning to release another class for Team Fortress 2?

TGR Verdict: Rumor Very Likely

Did EA and the NFL Conspire to Ruin the 2K Football Franchise?

TGR Verdict: Rumor Very Likely

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Leading drum research initiative The Clem Burke Drumming Project has today announced a year-long collaborative research project which will examine the benefits of using Activision Publishing, Inc’s Guitar Hero World Tour’s Drum Kit Controller.

The Clem Burke Drumming Project – a unique collaboration between Blondie drummer Clem Burke, Dr. Marcus Smith from the University of Chichester and Dr. Steve Draper from the University of Gloucestershire…

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November the 18th is finally here and the 12th installation of Need for Speed, NFS: Undercover, is finally here. Unfortunately only North Americans are getting to enjoy the game, but don’t despair because the European release is less than 3 days away from now.

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Reggie Fils-Aime has revealed that third parties still don\’t quite get the Wii and its auidence. He added tweaking game play mechanics is just part of the equation and this audience is \”is just as interested in games that do well on other systems–but, to date, publishers have been reticent to bring those to the Wii.\”

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