There's a new patch available for the Xbox 360 version of Far Cry 2 that "reduces significantly the probability of having a corrupted save game". Well, better that than nothing, right? The title update also adds better browsing features, more options for the multiplayer mode, and a new "Hardcore" mode that introduces a new damage model where all weapon damage is increased for more realism. The complete patch notes are in the full article.

Though not an entirely new concept, applying smell-technology to video games is damned cool - at least of course, until they start applying the same smelly tech to Resident Evil or some such. But anyway, yes, smell-tech is slowly wafting its way to video games, and a team from the University of Birmingham is doing just that!

Amazon's got another sweet deal for you gamers out there. Not only can you get Far Cry 2 (PS3, Xbox 360, PC) at a discounted price, you will also get 50% off an additional game from Ubisoft. Details after the jump.

We've got the trailer of the Fortune Pack DLC for Far Cry 2 (PS3, Xbox 360, PC). The video will showcase the new maps, guns and vehicles that will be available and it's set to some rather appropriate mood music too. Check it out in the full article.

It's been about a month now since Far Cry 2's release on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC, and still, the mind-boggling 88% completion glitch has still plagued many a frustrated gamer, without any word from Ubisoft.

You really do learn something new everyday. Take the announcement for some new Far Cry 2 (PS3, Xbox 360, PC) DLC for example. This DLC batch includes a silenced shotgun, something that I thought only existed in movies. I looked into it a bit, and apparently, it does. Wow. Learn more about the Fortune's Pack DLC after the jump.

In just about 3 weeks, Far Cry 2 (PS3, Xbox 360, PC) has sold a million copies at retail around the globe. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot believes that their FPS's gameplay and visual experience was what impressed gamers worldwide.

Just like 2k Games' BioShock (PS3, Xbox 360) in 2007, Ubisoft did the same for Far Cry 2 (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360), cropping the 4:3 format to feign the 16:9 aspect ratio. The result? Less picture and more frustrated gamers.

It looks like Far Cry 2 (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC) is still on track for its release this month. Ubisoft has just let loose a press wire announcing that the game has gone gold.

Here's a little something for the UK gamers out there. HMV has announced that they'll be sweetening their Far Cry 2 (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC) pre-orders with four exclusive unlockable missions. These missions will give gamers a glimpse at the events leading up to the game.