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Earlier today we reported that Ubisoft's RTS title R.U.S.E is confirmed for a release on September 7. Today Big Download has confirmed via an Ubisoft PR rep that yet another game from that publisher will be heading to PC hard drives on that same date. It's Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. 2, the sequel to the near-future flying action game Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X.. The sequel will be released just 18 months after the first game shipped to stores in March 2009.

We have had some issues finding a PC version of the game available to pre-order at retail web sites like Amazon.com, Gamestop.com and Walmart.com. However Ubisoft's PR rep has told us the PC version will still be released to retail stores. It will also be made available as a digital download game.

It looks like there will be more than one Tom Clancy-based game from Ubisoft this fall. Releasing alongside Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, Ubisoft announced today their plans for Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. 2 for the PC and other platforms. The sequel to their 2008 near-future flying action game will be developed by Ubisoft's Bucharest developer.

Ubisoft has revealed little info and no screenshots from the game yet, saying only that H.A.W.X. 2 will put players in the roles of "elite aerial soldiers in control of the world's most technologically advanced aircraft." A teaser site has already launched but it only shows today's press release and the above logo for now.

It's the weekend and that means its time to look through the web for some more PC game price cuts. GoGamer.com, as they usually do, can help out on this search as their latest 48 hour madness sale runs through 3 am ET Saturday morning.

This time you can save on items like the recent RTS title Stormrise which is only $14.90 during the sale and Tom Clancy's HAWX for $29.90. Older games also got their prices slash including the original F.E.A.R. for just $7.90 and Theme Hospital for just $9.90. GoGamer has also put in some Mac games on sale including the classic Heavy Metal: F.A.K.K. 2 for just a buck.

At the core of the Thrustmaster T.16000M is a technology called H.E.A.R.T. (Hall Effect AccuRate Technology), which uses magnetic sensors to boost the flightstick's accuracy to 16,000 x 16,000 DPI resolution. What that means to gamers is that they gain a frictionless controller with unmatched precision and response. Additional features include built-in rudder controls that can be accessed by twisting the stick, programmable side buttons, a four direction hat switch and a throttle slider on the base. To top it all off, the package comes with tools to change over the padding for left-handed users.

The T.16000M can be purchased by itself or bundled with Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X, and in many ways, it seems like this flightstick was practically custom made for this game. This USB controller installs without a hassle. Windows XP and Vista detect it automatically once it's plugged in, and it's already configured to support all H.A.W.X controls. The base has a decent weight to it and the non-slip pads ensured that it didn't slide around, even during some of the most intense moments. Having one hand on the stick and the other on the base to access button controls like flares and the ERS system takes some getting used to, but it's a small issue to overcome.

This patch fixes a number of gameplay issues with Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. Steam customers are advised to use the auto-updater instead of the digital patch. Patch notes are shown after the jump.

Download Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. v1.02 Retail Patch (39 MB)
Download Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. v1.02 Digital Patch (83 MB)
Download the Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. Demo (1.24 GB)
Check out all Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. downloads

We've got one more PC weekend sale to tell you about today. Valve's Steam service has put up Ubisoft's recent action-flying game Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. on safe for 40 percent off it's normal Steam price. Instead of $49.99, you can purchase and download the title via Steam for just $29.99.

And if you need a reminder of all the online and web-based PC game sales going on, here's a quick reminder. GamersGate has put a ton of Ubisoft games for sale on their download site. Also GoGamer.com and NewEgg.com have various PC retail box games on sale. GoG.com has three Apogee games on sale for 25 percent off. Valve is selling Left 4 Dead for 40 percent off this weekend. Finally you can pre-order the upcoming shooter title Killing Floor for 25 percent off via Steam.

For those who don't recognize the system, Big Download gave away a computer very similar to this one in contest a few months ago. So, we couldn't help trying out one of these monster systems for ourselves. iBuypower custom builds high-powered gaming computers, and the Paladin F870-SB has everything top-of-the-line technology has to offer. For starters, they system features an Intel Core i7-940 2.9GHz Quad Core processor along with a Nvidia GeForce GTX 295 video card. Other features include a whopping 6 GB of RAM, a Blu-ray/HD DVD drive in addition to the standard DVD read/write drive and multicard reader, running Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit. It's all topped off with a Sceptre 20.1" monitor, an NZXT "Avatar" gaming mouse, and a Logitech G15 gaming keyboard. Altogether, this monster has power and features to spare, and we threw a bunch of games at it to see how it all stacks up.

It's Friday and that means bargain hunting for PC gamers has begun, as they are aiming to find some cheap title to buy and download. Here are some of the weekend's sales that are already live:

• GoGamer.com has a number of PC games on sale this weekend. One is the just released Tom Clancy's HAWX which can be bought for just $27.90, 40 percent off its normal price. Lego Batman can be bought for just $12.90.
• GamersGate has put Universe at War: Earth Assault on sale for just $4.99 this weekend. They also have King's Bounty on sale for just $9.99.
• The Impulse service has Project: Aftermath for sale for just $5.99 this weekend.

There's an action-flying game, a historical empire strategy game, a WWII RTS title and a couple of interesting downloadable games in store for PC gamers this week:

Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X
Ubisoft launches yet another game in their Tom Clancy branded line of titles with this near-future flying action title. This game is also notable as it incorporates other Tom Clancy game series into its storyline.

The PC demo for Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. has been one of Big Download's most popular in recent memory (if you haven't tried it you can grab it for yourself). However it looks like the full retail version of the game has hit yet another release snafu.

The Ubisoft message board post with release dates for the game has been updated to show that the PC full version will now be released on March 20. Previously the PC port was due for release on March 12. There's no word on why the the game has been delayed. In the meantime you can check out the full game's system requirements after the jump.