Author - Jerry Paxton

Happy Holidays from Bethesda

Every year, we look forward to seeing what holiday card Bethesda Softworks will send out. This time it is a Santa-like figure flying about on a sleigh. But that isnt a reindeer leading it…

Prometheus Official Trailer #1

The trailer for Ridley Scott’s upcoming Alien universe prequel, Prometheus, is here in all its glory. May it bring you tidings of comfort and joy… And acid blood… And space jockey pilot stations… And Charlize Theron…

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New Spec Ops: The Line Trailer

2K Games has released a new trailer for their upcoming shooter, Spec Ops: The Line, which is due out next year for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Windows PC platforms.

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Tekken 3D Prime Edition Release Date

Namco Bandai Games has announced that its upcoming Tekken 3D Prime Edition will be released on February 14, 2012 – just in time for Valentine’s Day.

“TEKKEN has a rich 16 year legacy, with the franchise first appearing on the Nintendo platforms in 2001 with TEKKEN ADVANCE™ for GAME BOY™ ADVANCE,” says Carlson Choi, Vice President of Marketing, NAMCO BANDAI Games America. “With the unique abilities of the Nintendo 3DS, we’re able to show the characters of the epic franchise in a way that has never been seen before, and fans are going to love how TEKKEN’s return to Nintendo systems has taken the series to new levels.”

EA Sports FIFA Street Pre-Order Offer

EA Sports  announced today that it is celebrating the transfer signing of Barcelona and Argentina superstar Lionel Messi with a special pre-order incentive for FIFA Street, launching at retail worldwide in March 2012. Fans who pre-order FIFA Street from leading retailers around the world will receive exclusive in-game access to an Adidas all-star team featuring Messi and 12 of the greatest players in the world.

“The all-star adidas team will be a must-have for street soccer fans wanting to play with the most stylish and skilled team in the game,” said Sid Misra, Lead Producer on FIFA Street. “Along with the iconic environment inspired by Plaça de Catalunya, our fans will enjoy the added flavor and depth that this special pre-order offer delivers.”

New Absolute Supercars Screenshots

Eutechnyx has released some new screenshots from their upcoming PlayStation Network racing title, Absolute Supercars, which is due out in early 2012.

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Jagged Aliance: Back in Action to Use Steamworks

Kalypso Media and bitComposer Games are pleased to announce the integration of Valve’s Steamworks functionality in the upcoming tactical-RPG, Jagged Alliance: Back in Action. Kalypso will release Jagged Alliance: Back in Action, the latest title in the much-loved Jagged Alliance series of strategy games, in North America in February of 2012 for Windows PC.

About the Game

Back in Action takes players to the fictitious country of Arulco, where a ruthless dictator has seized power and only a small group of rebels stand to resist him. Tasked with freeing the island from the dictator’s iron grip, players will command rebel and mercenary forces while using tactical, diplomatic and economic tools to keep troops supplied and ready for the next flight, all while commanding them directly in nail-biting battles.

Grand Slam Tennis 2 Cover Athlete Announced


Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today announced that tennis stars John McEnroe, Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova will grace the global cover of EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis 2, available in stores worldwide by February 10, 2012, and in North America on February 14, 2012. McEnroe, one of the sport’s most recognizable figures, is exclusive to the EA SPORTS Grand Slam® Tennis franchise. Djokovic and Sharapova hold seven Grand Slam® tournament singles titles between them, and Djokovic currently holds the ATP Tour number one ranking.