Avatar… in 2D

Fri Nov 20 10:27AM by Yahoo! UK Games Editor

Console owners hoping to enjoy stunning 3D while playing Avatar: The Game will need to wait until spring 2010. So in the meantime what’s to be said about this potential Christmas blockbuster in 2D?  Time to face facts if you’re intending to play Avatar: The Game on PlayStation 3 or… Read full entry

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