THURSDAY GAMING HEADLINES

"SCAVENGE" game mode announced for L4D2

http://www.planetxbox360.com/article_8140/Brand_New_Left_4_Dead_2_Game_Mode_Announced_-_Scavenge

MICROSOFT holding public beta of facebook, twitter, Last.Fm in OCT

http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/10/06/xbox-360-dashboard-update-public-beta-with-facebook-coming-this-month/

FORZA 3 review

http://reviews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/1778/Forza-Motorsport-3/p1/

BORDERLANDS 'know your hero' feature including skill trees

http://features.teamxbox.com/xbox/2494/BorderlandsKnow-Your-Heroes/p1/

ASSASSINS CREED 2 "assassination arsenal" trailer

http://xboxmovies.teamxbox.com/xbox-360-hires/10577/Assassins-Creed-II-Assassination-Arsenal-HD/

MOONSHOT GAMES forms from ex-bungie people, focused on downloadable games

http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/21168/Bungie-Alumni-form-Moonshot-Games/

USA TODAY feature on Halo spin-offs and ODST sales figures

http://www.usatoday.com/life/lifestyle/2009-10-05-halo-spins-off-products_N.htm

DRAGON AGE to get FREE limited time DLC

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/08/dragon-age-launch-dlc-detailed/

OXM reveals EASY ACHIEVEMENTS boot sales by 10k-40k

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/07/pitchford-easy-achievements-boost-sales-by-up-to-40-000-units/

MICROSOFT to design an Avatar Congregation Arcade room ?