AU News Wrap, August 11 - What Happened Today

Looks like someone forgot to do their news wrap on schedule.

In related news, donkeys are awesome.

Quite a lot more indie goodness today - part of that is pre-gamescom lull giving smaller devs more chance of hitting headlines, but it's also just a really great time to be trying new things. Digital distribution means we can play awesome, low-budget games with really great innovative ideas which, once proven, will be sucked up by the major publishers to the benefit of all.

What I'm trying to say is - Minecraft, Terrarria, Trauma, or Dungeons of Dredmor tonight? Hmm.

See Steph's US wrap for a summary of what happened before I got up, or peer further back in time with Johnny's European wrap.

Tune in shortly for Pat's daily dissection of the past 24 hours, plus a bonus discussion of what he had for breakfast. Well, probably not, but we can hope. Did you know they have entierh bacon nor chilli in France? #What I know, right? That only leaves two food groups, and only one if you're vegetarian.

• Asylum trailer puts you inside the Hanwell Institute
  Kicking off the day with a little terror.
• Trackmania 2 beta drops flag next week
  People's reactions to Trackmania range from "what? Cars?" to "UNF". No middle gears.
• Rumour - Project RedLime to be unveiled at gamescom
  Yessssss. I flagged this as "rumour" but I'm 85 percent certain.
• OnLive to launch in UK at Eurogamer Expo
  If you're in early, you can nab a free microconsole.
• Alpha Centauri trademark sought by EA
  Would love to see a sequel. It wouldn't be made by either Sid Meier or Brian Reynolds, though.
• Fils-Aime points to lack of eShop, game drought in 3DS sales dive
  Yes, that's probably correct. Why didn't Ninty listen when we said this in the first month? They could be rolling around in money right now.
• Disney Q3 shows increased revenue but greater losses
  I had one of those terrible "can losses increase?" grammar moments. I'll find out when Pat shouts at me. Again. *sob*
• APB Reloaded server-side lag eliminated
  O RLY?
• Anarchy Reigns introduces Garuda and Oinkie
  I'm trying not to use ableist language if I can but the temptation to rely on "mental" with this game is strong.
• NoA looks to European sales before Xenoblade, The Last Story release
  Don't worry, US brethren. We will buy many copies.
• Quick shots - Persona 2 screens tease Euro PSPs
  The first Persona is available on the PSN, but later instalments are better.
• Driver: San Francisco PC delayed
  Ubisoft needs to open channels of communication with PC gamers, I think.
• PEGI content warnings explained in cute videos
  Clear, simple content warnings are good for busy parents - especially where age categories are enforced - and help the industry avoid being hamstrung by censorship and media scandals.
• FortressCraft is highest-grossing XBLIG title with $1 million
  When I red this, I said "holy s**t so loudly I woke my partner up from three rooms over.
• Disgaea 3 Return trailer livens up Vita lineup
  Aww yiss.
• SpyParty early access beta priced
  Remember how you didn't bother to get in on Minecraft during alpha, and all your hipster friends sneered at you? You can avoid a repeat performance.