Newsbriefs: Infestation, Bundles, and Seven Lights (gamasutra)

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- Unknown Worlds Entertainment has posted a special look at some of the technologies and game mechanics it's investigating for the follow-up to its popular and award winning mod Natural Selection. On the company's game development blog, interested fans can have a look at the game's new dynamic infestation prototype, which is being considered as a central mechanic for the new game.

- Chicago's NBC 5 is reporting an influx of complaints to both the news team and Better Business Bureau concerning local Toys'R'Us retail launches for the Wii. Consumers have complained that when they came to the stores to purchase the Wii, advertised for $249.99, they were told instead that they would only be able to buy the unit as part of a $450 bundle with 3 games and an extended warranty. A spokesperson from the retailer said the incidents were 'misunderstandings' and the shoppers should have been able to purchase the system alone at the advertised price. The Better Business Bureau currently has Toys'R'Us listed with an 'unsatisfactory' rating.

- Seven Lights, LLC has formally announced the foundation of its Chicago studio, formed by Tim Harris, Mike McCarthy and Dave Shuck, and have said its first game, The Continuum will be released in early 2007. The Continuum is an online strategy title that will support character development and management through online trades and purchases, as well as expansion packs. The company also expects to support its products with comic books, books, and digital video both online and off. More information on the company and its products can be found at www.sevenlights.com.