2K Games and Irrational Games have released a new trailer for their upcoming Bioshock Infinite titled “Columbia: A Modern Day Icarus?”.
Author - Jerry Paxton
Electronic Arts and Visceral Games have released the official launch trailer, titled “Take Down the Terror”, for Dead Space 3.
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Lucasfilm/Disney have finally confirmed what the rumor mill has been crying out the last couple days: J.J. Abrams will be the director of Star Wars: Episode VII. They are still set on using the original formula of having three different directors helm each film of the next trilogy, so it will be interesting to see how this whole affair shapes up. I am still interested in seeing what Ben Affleck can do with a Star Wars film. Time will tell!
From StarWars.com…
After a bevy of emails and phone calls, the formalities have been wrapped up, and at long last everyone can exhale and properly share the word with an excited Internet. Yes, J.J. Abrams will direct Star Wars: Episode VII, the first of a new series of Star Wars films to come from Lucasfilm under the leadership of Kathleen Kennedy. Abrams will be directing and Academy Award-winning writer Michael Arndt will write the screenplay.
“It’s very exciting to have J.J. aboard leading the charge as we set off to make a new Star Wars movie,” said Kennedy. “J.J. is the perfect director to helm this. Beyond having such great instincts as a filmmaker, he has an intuitive understanding of this franchise. He understands the essence of the Star Wars experience, and will bring that talent to create an unforgettable motion picture.”
George Lucas went on to say “I’ve consistently been impressed with J.J. as a filmmaker and storyteller.” He’s an ideal choice to direct the new Star Wars film and the legacy couldn’t be in better hands.”
“To be a part of the next chapter of the Star Wars saga, to collaborate with Kathy Kennedy and this remarkable group of people, is an absolute honor,” J.J. Abrams said. “I may be even more grateful to George Lucas now than I was as a kid.”
J.J., his longtime producing partner Bryan Burk, and Bad Robot are on board to produce along with Kathleen Kennedy under the Disney | Lucasfilm banner.”
Also consulting on the project are Lawrence Kasdan and Simon Kinberg. Kasdan has a long history with Lucasfilm, as screenwriter on The Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark and Return of the Jedi. Kinberg was writer on Sherlock Holmes and Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
Abrams and his production company Bad Robot have a proven track record of blockbuster movies that feature complex action, heartfelt drama, iconic heroes and fantastic production values with such credits as Star Trek, Super 8, Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol, and this year’s Star Trek Into Darkness. Abrams has worked with Lucasfilm’s preeminent postproduction facilities, Industrial Light & Magic and Skywalker Sound, on all of the feature films he has directed, beginning with Mission: Impossible III. He also created or co-created such acclaimed television series as Felicity, Alias, Lost and Fringe.
THQ’s official Facebook page put up a heartfelt goodbye post earlier which caught my eye. I just wanted to pass on our thanks to THQ for all the great gaming experiences over the years and we hope everyone who lost their positions finds new homes soon.
“Today marks the last day of THQ. From our entire family, we would like to say a heartfelt “Thank You” for your support during our amazing 20+ year run. Game on!”
Paradox Interactive has finally released a trailer for its upcoming Impire, where players take on the role of a very powerful demon “accidentally summoned into a puny imp body with a Brooklyn accent.” The game looks very tongue-in-cheek and hearkens me back to the days of Dungeon Keeper. Looking forward to seeing more on this one!
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Capcom has announced that its action-horror game, Resident Evil 6, will be getting a new gameplay mode in the form of “The Mercenaries: No Mercy” when released on the Windows PC platform in February. Similar to past “mercenaries” game modes, Capcom promises that, this time, “it ramps the gameplay up to 11”. Also announced is an upcomign game mode called “Siege” where player split into two teams: One trying to defend a lone BSAA agent against hordes of monsters and, the other, as the monsters… Siege Mode will be available in March for Xbox 360 and PS3, priced at 320MSP/$3.99..
Cambridge, Mass. – January 25th, 2013 – Harmonix today announced that tracks from Aerosmith are headed to the Rock Band™ Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™.
Rock Band provides the deepest and best selection of artists, songs and albums through the Rock Band music platform, which features more than 1,400 artists and more than 4,000* tracks via disc and download purchase (complete list of tracks atwww.rockband.com/songs). Rock Band’s gigantic music library dwarfs that of any other rhythm video game on the market. More than 100 million songs have been sold through the Rock Band Music Store since its launch on Nov. 20, 2007.
Tracks downloaded from the Rock Band Music Store are compatible with the award-winning full-band Rock Band 3 experience, as well as the controller-based rhythm-action title, Rock Band Blitz, available now on PlayStation®Network and Xbox LIVE® Arcade!
Rock Band DLC Additions for Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system and Wii™
Emerging as one of the biggest rock bands of the ‘70s, Boston-based Aerosmith made their mark on music history with a bluesy, hard rock vibe that continues to influence the sounds of rock n’ roll today. On January 29th, Harmonix is proud to bring a collection of the band’s oldest and newest hits to the Rock Band Music Store as part of “Aerosmith’s Greatest Dimension Pack”!
“Aerosmith’s Greatest Dimension Pack” kicks off with classic tracks from the Boston bad boys, including two tracks that originally appeared on the group’s third album, 1975’sToys in the Attic – “Walk This Way” and “Sweet Emotion.” “Back in the Saddle,” which originally appeared on 1976’s Rocks, and a live version of the emotional influential ballad “Dream On” will also be included in the pack!
Completing this incredible collection will be two new Aerosmith tracks, “Legendary Child” and “Lover Alot,” both from 2012’s Music From Another Dimension!, available now.
Tracks can be purchased individually, as well as part of “Aerosmith’s Greatest Dimension Pack,” and Pro Guitar and Pro Bass upgrades will be available for both “Sweet Emotion” and “Dream On (Live)”!
Available on Xbox 360, Wii, and PlayStation®3 system (January 29th, 2013):
- Aerosmith – “Walk This Way”
- Aerosmith – “Sweet Emotion” X
- Aerosmith – “Back in the Saddle”
- Aerosmith – “Dream On (Live)” X O
- Aerosmith – “Legendary Child”
- Aerosmith – “Lover Alot
(These tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation®3 system January 30th)
Price:
$9.99, £8.89 UK, €10.99 EU (800 Microsoft Points™, 1000 Wii Points™) for the “Aerosmith’s Greatest Dimension Pack”
$1.99 USD, £1.19 UK, €1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points ™, 200 Wii Points™) per song
$0.99 USD (80 Microsoft Points™, 100 Wii Points™), £0.59 UK, €0.79 EU per song for eligible Pro Guitar/Pro Bass upgrade
Tracks marked with “O” feature support for keyboards; tracks marked with “X” will offer Pro Guitar and Pro Bass expansions for $0.99 per song.
** Dates and pricing for Rock Band game tracks are tentative and subject to change. **
*Available on-disc, via download and disc export. Internet connection and export key purchase required. Wii™ Shop Channel has more than 1,500 song tracks available for purchase on the Rock Band platform on-disc, via song import, and download. Not applicable to Nintendo DS™.Website Links:
For more information, please visit:
*Available on-disc, via download and disc export. Internet connection and export key purchase required. Wii™ Shop Channel has more than 1,500 song tracks available for purchase on the Rock Band platform on-disc, via song import, and download. Not applicable to Nintendo DS™.Website Links:
For more information, please visit:
Today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment released the newest trailer from Injustice: Gods Among Us, featuring Lex Luthor.
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The good people over at The Wrap have announced that J.J. Abrams is going to be the director of the next Star Wars film. According to the piece, this information was leaked to them from an “individual with knowledge of the production”. Until we get official confirmation, we are listing this as rumor, but the website seems fairly certain of their source. This individual also claims that Argo director Ben Affleck was also in the running for the directorship, but Abrams eventually won out in the decision.
S2 Games has released a new lore trailer for their free-to-play MOBA title, Heroes of Newerth, which is available now on Linux, Mac, and Windows PC platforms.