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If you’re a fan of pirates or of Paradox Interactive, then you’ll be pleased to hear that a new developer video interview has been posted by Paradox for their upcoming pirate themed strategy game, Pirates of Black Cove. In Pirates of Black Cove, you’ll play as a pirate captain trying to become ‘the King of All Pirates.’ Pirates of Black Cove is being developed by Nitro Games. The interview is posted after the break. READ MORE

THQ sent out a press release today officially revealing Saints Row 3, scheduled to be released this holiday season. Unlike in Saints Row 1 and 2, you won’t be tasked with building up the Third Street Saints this time. READ MORE

Today, Rockstar Games released a new gameplay trailer that shows never-before-seen footage from their “Naked City” DLC content. For those interested in getting access to this content for free, it will come as a pre-order bonus for those who purchase it at GameStop. The trailer is posted after the break. READ MORE

At the end of Wednesday night’s GDC awards, host Tim Schafer revealed a trailer for his company’s next project: Trenched. The game, which features large mechs and what seems like quite a bit of shooting, is being published by Microsoft for a release later this year. It features online multiplayer and customizable elements, but we’ll have to wait for more information. Check out the trailer after the break. READ MORE

In an event timed to compete with Satoru Iwata’s GDC keynote and held across the street, Apple revealed the iPad 2 to the public. The device, which has a faster CPU and more robust graphics capability, front and rear cameras and a gyroscope, will be available March 11.

The device supports HDMI out and both AT&T and Verizon’s networks. It also comes in both black and white, if that’s something you’re interested in.