Archive - 2011

DiRT 3 DLC Pack Out Now, First in A Series

2011/06/01
Jerry Paxton
News

Codemasters has released the first DLC pack for their popular racing title, DiRT 3, on the Windows PC and Xbox 360 platforms. The Colin McRae Vision Charity Pack features a Ford Escort Mk II, the iconic 1970s Rally car made famous by Colin McRae, plus five liveries. The pack marks the first in a series of weekly downloadable content that will become available for DiRT 3, featuring new cars and tracks. The DLC pack retails for 160 Microsoft Points.

Additionally, Codemasters and Ken Block have released another behind-the-scenes trailer for the game, which you can see below.

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Pride of Nations Demo Released

2011/06/01
Jerry Paxton
News

Paradox Interactive has announced the release of the demo for Pride of Nations, their upcoming tactical strategy title putting players in control of an imperialist nation from the time periods of 1850 to 1920. The game is due out on the Windows PC platform come June 7th, 2011.

LINK: Pride of Nations Demo Page

WWE 12 First Look Screenshots

2011/06/01
Jerry Paxton
E3, News

THQ has unveiled WWE 12, a rebirth for the WWE game franchise, just a week before the big E3 expo in Los Angeles. WWE 12 is set for release on November 22nd, 2011 and will feature a new “Breakpoint Submission System” as well as the “Predator Dynamic Gameplay System”. What do these mean? We don’t know quite yet, but we will let you know next week at the expo!

“With vital changes to core gameplay, innovative feature support and an incredibly striking presentation, the WWE simulation experience is back with WWE ’12,” said Danny Bilson, Executive Vice President, Core Games, THQ. “At E3 2011, this is the definitive WWE videogame experience you do not want to miss.”

First Look Screenshots

Deus Ex: Human Revolution E3 2011 Trailer

2011/06/01
Jerry Paxton
E3, News

Eidos Montreal and Square Enix have released the official E3 2011 trailer for Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Human Revolution is due out on August 23rd, 2011 for the Windows PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 platforms.

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Natsume Announces E3 2011 Lineup

2011/06/01
Jerry Paxton
E3, News

Natsume has announced its E3 2011 game lineup, which includes titles like Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns and Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny.

Burlingame, CA, June 1, 2011 – Natsume Inc., a worldwide developer and publisher of family-oriented video games, today announced its expansive lineup of games for the 2011 E3 Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center June 7-9th.  Natsume will be showing Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny for the PlayStation(R)3 and Wii(tm), Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns for the Nintendo 3DS(tm) and DS, Gabrielle’s Ghostly Groove for the Nintendo 3DS(tm), and Reel Fishing Paradise 3D for the Nintendo 3DS(tm). It will be the debut showing of all four games, and all will be playable on the show floor.

“We have a lineup of top-notch titles this year!” said Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO of Natsume.  “We’ve got dancing, fishing, and exciting new entries in the Rune Factory and Harvest Moon series.  No matter your age or tastes, we have a game for you!”

Majesco Announces E3 2011 Lineup

2011/06/01
Jerry Paxton
E3, News

Majesco Entertainment has announced their E3 2011 game lineup, which includes games like Hulk Hogan’s Main Event and The Hidden.

In addition to the recently announced Hulk Hogan’s Main Event, Majesco will also be presenting two more titles on Kinect™ for Xbox 360®: Take Shape and Mind ‘n Motion.

  • Hulk Hogan’s Main Event: It’s all about the show in the first motion-based wrestling game on Kinect for Xbox 360 that lets players train with mentor Hulk Hogan as they build their own wrestling personalities and learn the art of showmanship to win over the crowd.
  • Take Shape: Turn game night into a hilarious interactive party with the fast-paced Take Shape for Kinect!  Twist, stretch and shrink your body into hundreds of different shapes, animals and symbols. “Shape yourself” solo to beat the fastest time or team up in multiplayer mode to unite your on-screen silhouettes in fun new ways. Fit through forms, bend into shapes and animals, match a mirrored image…even clear stacked shapes lightning fast in this fun-for-all-ages experience. Be flexible; be quick; be the life of the house party in Take Shape!
  • Mind ‘n Motion: Think fast and stay coordinated in Mind ‘n Motion! This fun, family-friendly experience puts your motor skills to the test with activities that keep your entire body moving as fast as your mind can trigger your next move. From juggling to dodging shapes to jumping hopscotch, Mind ‘n Motion packs in ten levels per activity and mixes it up throughout with additional gameplay elements like inverse controls, faster pace and new tricks to make you think quick on your feet!

In addition to the next iteration in the Mama franchise, Majesco will also be showing off several other exciting Nintendo 3DS™ titles, including:

  • The Hidden – This augmented reality ghost hunting experience turns your handheld into a portal to the astral plane as you search through real-world environments with the Nintendo 3DS™ camera.
  • Face Racers: Photo Finish – Customize your ride by taking photos of your face with the Nintendo 3DS™ camera in this personalized arcade racer.
  • Nano Assault – Master this unique fast-paced shooter set inside an electron-microscope inspired viral world.
  • Pet Zombies – Create, customize, nurture and torment your very own pet zombie!

Majesco is also showcasing two of its current Facebook titles to underline the growing corporate focus on social gaming:

  • Cooking Mama Friends’ Café: Work with Mama to create dishes to serve customers in your virtual café! Cooking Mama on Facebook platform brings the popular mechanic of cooking mini-games to an economy driven café.
  • Parking Wars 2: Based off the hit A&E reality show and the sequel to the original Facebook game, Parking Wars 2 lets players park their cars on friends’ streets, trying to avoid parking illegally while monitoring and maintaining their own street and ticketing their friends’ illegally parked cars to generate income.

Aliens: Colonial Marines Dated for Spring 2012

2011/06/01
Jerry Paxton
E3, News

SEGA and Gearbox Software have let loose on their long-awaited Aliens: Colonial Marines. This morning, SEGA sent word that the game was being set for a Spring of 2012 release. The game is being developed for the Windows PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 platforms and will be on-display at SEGA’s E3 booth next week. We will be bringing you a preview of the game at that time so stay-tuned.

“To Gearbox Software and its peers throughout the industry, ALIENS is one of the most influential science fiction properties of all time,” said Randy Pitchford, President of Gearbox Software. “Aliens: Colonial Marines, designed as an interactive successor to the landmark films from Twentieth Century Fox, is a dream project about which our studio is deeply committed and passionate.”

“Aliens: Colonial Marines will be THE definitive ALIENS gaming experience,” said Gary Knight, Senior Vice President of Marketing at SEGA Europe and SEGA of America. “Gearbox Software are doing a brilliant job translating the thrill and horror that ALIENS stands for into an action-packed shooter experience with co-operative gameplay at its core.”

E3 2011 Trailer

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Moon Diver Review (XBLA)

2011/05/31
News, Reviews

Here’s some new math for you so try and follow along with this equation: Graphics from Castlevania HD on XBLA + Gameplay from Strider on the NES + The Level and Power Up System from Devil May Cry =  Moon Diver for the Xbox LIVE Arcade.  Moon Diver is “basically” an old-school, 2-D, side-scrolling action game through and through.  Was this new title from Square Enix a Triple Lindy, or was it a Belly Flop?  Read on to find out…

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Sniper: Ghost Warrior One-Shot, One-Kill Limited Edition Announced for PS3

2011/05/31
Judgeman
News

City Interactive announced today the upcoming release of the Sniper: Ghost Warrior One Shot-One Kill limited edition for the PlayStation 3.  Planned for release on June 28th, along side the standard edition, Sniper: Ghost Warrior One Shot-One Kill Limited Edition will come packed with extras, including the “One Shot-One Kill” DLC.

This Limited Edition will be sold exclusively at GameStop for $49.99 and will contain the base game plus a host of collectable items including:

  • ‘One Shot-One Kill’ DLC – allows players the option to fully dominate the single player battlefield. For ten second intervals at various points throughout the game, players will be able to:
    • Shoot through almost any object (including houses and solid cover);
    • Inflict intense damage on enemies when players fire at them, giving gamers that true “one shot -one kill” experience;
    • Experience super steady shots, as the scope of your weapon does not float;
    • Achieve pinpoint accuracy with perfect weapon consistency.
  • Exclusive ‘Sniper Stories’ book;
  • Official Sniper: Ghost Warrior dog tag;
  • Sniper: Ghost Warrior poster;
  • Limited edition Sniper: Ghost Warrior production artwork postcards.

Rusty Hearts Rebels E3 Trailer

2011/05/31
Jerry Paxton
E3, News

Perfect World Entertainment has released a new trailer for their upcoming hack and slash dungeon-crawler, Rusty Hearts.

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