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For those who've always wondered what really happens when PC gamers cheat at games, continue reading to see Freddie Wong's real-life (with the help of CG) reenactment. No Toyota Priuses were harmed in the making of this video.

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In this new Battlefield 3 gameplay footage clip, "watch intense 64-player vehicle warfare - including jets - from the beautiful multiplayer map Caspian Border." This game is set for release on October 25th. Click here for more pictures. Continue reading for the footage.

[via TechCrunch - IGN]

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Sure, you've probably seen all of these before, especially the Wolfenstein PC above, but there's still nothing like creating your very own case mod and then having it become an internet sensation. Continue reading to see twelve more unusual PC case mods.

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More than just another PC case mod, this Tron Lightcycle PC case by modder Boddaker "has a custom liquid cooling system and a curved radiator in the back wheel that was handmade." Click here for the first picture in gallery.

There is nothing store-bought about this case other than the construction materials. The designer says that it started as a bunch of specifications in a 3D application on his computer.
[via Technabob]

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What sets the Novint XIO apart from other PC gaming accessories is that it's designed to let you "feel everything as you use your body to control the game." The company is currently developing prototypes that work with Falcon-supported titles. Video demonstration after the jump.

In the video, Novint shows off the Xio, along with a custom-built VR outfit that even uses a FPS gaming vest, the TNGames Third Space Vest, along with some prototype guns and a knife.
[via Gizmodo]

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Destructoid touts Battlefield 3 as "easily the best looking FPS yet", and after watching a few minutes of in-game footage, we have to agree. With "the power of Frostbite 2 game engine technology, Battlefield 3 delivers superior visual quality, a grand sense of scale, massive destruction, dynamic audio and incredibly lifelike character animations." Click here for more screenshots. Continue reading for 12-minutes of amazing gameplay footage.

[via Destructoid - IGN]

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While you may have seen some (or most) of these PC case mods before, the internet has been devoid of them for quite a while, so it's definitely a refreshing sight to see something like the Devastator computer above again. Click here for more pictures. Continue reading to see a few more case mods on video.

[via Darkroastedblend]

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While not as strange as this mini oven computer, the Devil May Cry-inspired computer you see above is sheer eye candy, if nothing else. Inside, you'll find an "EVGA P55 FTW Motherboard and blood stains in the chassis, after it was custom painted black." Click here for more pictures.

[via MNPCTech]

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Finally, now you can enjoy touchscreen PC gaming on-the-go, thanks to the Razer Switchblade. Its "dynamic keyboard and the multitouch interface are the linchpins that give this portable gaming device the ability to play on the go without sacrificing precision and control." Video after the break. Click here for more pictures.

The 7-inch display looks good and coupled with the Intel Atom processor which runs both games at solid settings at a good clip - there is a good amount to like in a fairly slim package.
[via Gizmodo - Engadget]

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Simply put, a young gamer threatened the design team over at Blizzard should they not comply with his request (demands) of creating new Diablo 3 classes. So, they played along and actually sent over new classes. Click here to see the entire conversation, which includes "official concept art".

[via UnrealityMag]

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