Here’s a set of plushies you won’t want to leave for dead. Available in Hunter and Tank, both feature 10 sound samples from Left 4 Dead 2, and are 10% off in the Valve store. The Hunter plush is $26.95, down from $29.95, and  the Tank plush $31.45, down from $34.95. They ship on December 27th so if you have a sweet braaaain left in your head, you’ll get in your pre-order now.

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If you want to get your spook on for cheap this Halloween weekend, Steam’s got you covered. Head to their site to check out the great deals they have on a number of chilling titles, from Dark Fall: Lost Souls to a S.T.A.L.K.E.R. two pack. You can also get the original Bioshock or the Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition for $4.99, a Left 4 Dead two pack for $14.99,or Team Fortress 2 for $9.99! Hit up the link below for purchasing and a full list of games.

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Following up our story on Valve’s unusual Dead DLC announcement, we now have a trailer for your enjoyment. The Sacrifice, a prequel to The Passing, follows the survivors as they head South and adds fresh content to both the original Left 4 Dead and its sequel Left 4 Dead 2. Available for download starting October 5 on Xbox 360 for 560 MS Points, and for free on PC. Check out the poster and gallery of survivor screen shots below.

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In this latest round of DLC, Valve is making sure no Dead game is Left behind. The downloadable chapter, entitled The Sacrifice, is a prequel to The Passing and is told through the Survivors’ perspective as they head South. The Left 4 Dead download will include the campaign, as well as playable maps in the Campaign, Versus, and Survivor modes. The Left 4 Dead 2 version will not only contain The Passing, but also Left 4 Dead‘s No Mercy campaign, both playable in Campaign, Versus, Survival, and Scavenge modes. Additionally, both will feature Left 4 Dead 2 Special Infected, items, and weapons.

As if this news couldn’t get better, the price for the DLC will be zero, zip, nada on PC, while 560 Microsoft Points on Xbox Live. The new adventure begins October 5.

September 27, 2010 – Valve, creators of best-selling game franchises (such as Half-Life, Portal, Team Fortress, and Counter-Strike) and leading technologies (such as Steam and Source), today announced the new add-on for its co-operative zombie thrillers — “The Sacrifice,” in development for both Left 4 Dead (L4D) and Left 4 Dead 2 (L4D2) — is due for release on October 5, 2010.

“The Sacrifice” is the prequel to “The Passing,” and takes place from the L4D Survivors’ perspective as they make their way South. In addition to advancing the story, “The Sacrifice” introduces a new style finale featuring “Sacrificial Gameplay” where players get to decide who will give their life so the others may live.

The Sacrifice DLC for L4D1 is a seperate download than The Sacrifice for L4D2.

In The Sacrifice for Left 4 Dead 1 gamers receive the complete Sacrifice campaign with maps playable in Campaign, Versus, and Survival.

In The Sacrifice for Left 4 Dead 2 owners receive “The Sacrifice” campaign playable with the Left 4 Dead  Survivors. In addition, those with Left 4 Dead 2 receive L4D’s “No Mercy” campaign. Both campaigns are playable in Campaign, Versus, Survival, and Scavenge modes and both will feature the Left 4 Dead 2 Special Infected, items, and weapons. Yes, Zoey with a chainsaw!

Targeted for release on October 5th, “The Sacrifice” will be available for download on Xbox Live for 560 Microsoft Points and free to all PC gamers.

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In this second batch of prime PAX cosplay, we have an impressive Captain Falcon, complete with punch, Zoey of Left 4 Dead fame, Mario’s nemesis Wario, and a trio of Street Fighters (with one surprisingly flexible Akuma). Check ‘em out in our newly updated gallery below.

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Valve has revealed that the latest DLC for Left 4 Dead 2, titled “The Passing” will release this Thursday for both PC and Xbox 360. “The Passing” features the new cast of zombie killers, with a special cameo of the original cast of Left 4 Dead. Taking place between two maps, this DLC differs from previous offerings, with weekly new episodes called “Mutations.”

With over 20 in total, each Mutations will offers players different mode conditions, truly diversifying the gameplay. Announced thus far are the modes ‘Chainsaw Massacre’ and ‘Realism Versus.’

While free for PC users, the Xbox 360 DLC will cost 560 points ($7).

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Am I alone in thinking this is really cool? Now if only we could get a vs mode, survivor cast one vs survivor cast two. Or an 8 player co-operative mode, that would be awesome!

The first Left 4 Dead 2 add on, entitled The Passing, will feature Left 4 Dead cast and add a slew of content updates, including a new “uncommon common” infected type, two new weapons (one melee, one firearm), and an unspecified “new co-operative challenge mode of play.”, which will be available in Survival, Versus and Scavenge modes and an as yet announced new mode.

The price has not yet been announced, but look for the package to be available in early spring 2010 on XBOX 360 and PC.

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Tis the season for Spys and Spitters! These festive holiday cards, from Valve’s online store, come in sets featuring characters from one of three games: Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dead 2, or Team Fortress 2. Each $15.95 set includes 10 5″ X 7″ cards, 10 small envelopes, and one large envelope. All ten cards feature a separate design in their respective theme and an ambiguous, non-religious holiday greeting on each card. Get ‘em while they last!

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As promised, High Voltage Software revealed yet another Wii game last night: The Grinder, an FPS focusing on co-op multiplayer. There are four different playable characters, a team of monster hunters, each with their own distinct personality and skill set. Sound familiar? It’s definitely inspired by last year’s Left 4 Dead. As opposed to zombies, The Grinder will feature all sorts of mythical creaturs, like werewolves and vampires. And… probably zombies.

The game will feature online multiplayer, of course, but also local split screen multiplayer. (You may remember reading that local multiplayer will be missing from High Voltage’s first Wii outing, The Conduit, which is due out next month.) Expect to get the most out of your various Wii peripherals, too. The Grinder will feature both WiiSpeak and MotionPlus support. (One of the characters is a Japanese assassin, after all, and her sword wouldn’t be much fun without the MotionPlus.)

Excited yet? Well, pace yourself. The Grinder isn’t expected on store shelves until the holiday season next year.

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