Author - Jerry Paxton

Stronghold 3 Gone Gold

2011/10/07
Jerry Paxton
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7Sixty has announced that the upcoming castle building and defense game, Stronghold 3, has gone gold and is off to the presses for its October 25, 2011 release date.

“Firstly we want to thank fans for waiting patiently for Stronghold 3, it’s been a long time coming but we wanted to make sure we created something really special,” said Simon Bradbury, lead designer, Firefly Studios. “This is the ‘ultimate Stronghold’, featuring the best bits from previous titles and some fantastic new elements – like night time sieges and a cutting edge graphics engine.”

 

King’s Bounty: Warriors of the North Announced

2011/10/07
Jerry Paxton
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1C Company has announced King’s Bounty: Warriors of the North for Windows PCs. Due out in the Spring of 2012, Warriors on the North is the next official sequel in the King’s Bounty series, focusing on a young warrior and his fight against the undead infesting the Northern Lands of Endoria.

King’s Bounty: Warriors of the North features:

·        New plot, telling the story of the fight between the Good and the Evil, betrayal and love
·        New companions – 5 Valkyries, assisting Olaf on the field of battle.
·        New locations
·        New units
·        New skills
·        New awards and achievements
·        New school of magic – Rune Magic

Announcement Screenshots

Dead Rising 2 Off the Record Launch Trailer

2011/10/07
Jerry Paxton
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Capcom has released the official launch trailer for its upcoming Dead Rising 2 Off the Record, which continues the story of Dead Rising protagonist, Frank West. Dead Rising 2 Off the Record is due out on October 11, 2011 for the Windows PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 platforms.

Take On Helicopters Beta Out Now

2011/10/07
Jerry Paxton
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Bohemia Interactive has announced that the beta test for pre-order customers of their upcoming helicopter sim, Take On Helicopters, is now live. Those customers should have received CD keys to unlock the beta via email.

Further information is available on the Take on Helicopters website: http://takeonthegame.com/take-on-pre-order-beta/ everyone who pre-Ordered and is eligible for exclusive access to the beta should receive their details including CD Key by Email.

The Pre-Order Beta offers a generous variety of content, including:
.       A 30x30km section of our Seattle terrain
.       Three singleplayer scenarios
.       Three Time Trial courses
.       Three Tutorials
.       An MP scenario
.       Our powerful  2D Mission Editor

 

Resident Evil: Revelations Release Date

2011/10/07
Jerry Paxton
News

Capcom has announced that its upcoming Nintendo 3DS title, , will be released in North America on February 7, 2012. Checkout the full press statement below for additional information:

Official Press Statement

Capcom is pleased to confirm that Resident Evil Revelations will release in North America for Nintendo 3DS on February 7, 2012. Revealing a brand new storyline, characters and locations for the Resident Evil series, Resident Evil Revelations delivers an exceptional survival horror experience in stunning 3D graphics. Beginning today, North American retailer GameStop will begin offering an incentive for consumers who pre-order Resident Evil Revelations. A unique Resident Evil Revelations 3DS case with an image that changes in the sunlight will be available when consumers pick up their retail copies of the game. Set between the events of Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 5, the all new episodic narrative sees fan favorite characters Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield paired with new BSAA members Parker Luciani and Jessica Sherawat on their search to discover the truth about the Veltro terrorist organization and the T-Abyss virus outbreak. Players will need to make use of the unique Nintendo 3DS touch screen to solve puzzles and switch between weapons as they try to survive the horror that awaits them around every corner. Environments will need to be scanned with the Genesis Scanner to reveal hidden items and identify enemies.

With more characters, brand new enemies and conspiracies still to be unveiled Resident Evil Revelations promises an authentic Resident Evil experience when it launches on Nintendo 3DS in February.

Elvira’s Last Convention Appearance at Comikaze

2011/10/07
Jerry Paxton
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Cassandra Peterson, also known as the boisterous and well-endowed Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, has announced that the upcoming Comikaze expo will be her last convention appearance. The Comikaze expo takes place on November 5-6, 2011 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

“It’s about time all of my boob-tube fans who’ve never been lucky enough to say hi in person come out to meet me,” said Elvira. “This will be everybody’s last chance to see this busty, beehived broad in the flesh (and not much else!), so jump on that Red Line and head to the L.A. Convention Center, darling. As the hostess with the mostest, I’m gonna bring a little class to this event if it’s the last thing I do. Oh yeah, it IS the last thing I’ll do. Whatever.”

You can find ticket information and more over at the convention’s official website.

Yakuza: Dead Souls Coming in 2012

2011/10/07
Jerry Paxton
News

SEGA has announced that their Yakuza of the End will finally come to North America and Europe, renamed Yakuza: Dead Souls, exclusively for the PlayStation 3 platform.

“We know how much people love Yakuza in the West and with Dead Souls being the latest and greatest in the franchise, it is only right we bring it to them closer to the Japanese release than ever,” said Gary Knight, Senior Vice President of Marketing at SEGA.

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Need for Speed: The Run Demo Release Date

2011/10/05
Jerry Paxton
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Electronic Arts has announced that the demo for its upcoming racer, Need for Speed: The Run, will be available for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on October 18th and run through November 1st, 2011. Checkout the full press release below for more information!

Official Press Release

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)--Do you have what it takes to beat your friends in a high-speed race from the Golden Gate to the Empire State? Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced that gamers will get a chance to test their mettle in an action-packed demo for Need for Speed The Run beginning October 18. Using the Need for Speed franchise’s signature Autolog feature*, gamers will compete to see who will come out on top and who will be left in the dust as they race through the Desert Hills of California and Independence Pass of Colorado.

In the Need for Speed The Run demo, players will have access to two high-powered supercars including the Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni. The second car, the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S, will be unlocked when gamers refer a friend to download the demo, giving them one of first opportunities to get behind the wheel of this 400HP luxury ride. The Need for Speed The Run demo will be available on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace worldwide and the PlayStation®Network in North America from October 18th to November 1st, and available on the PlayStation Network in Europe from October 19th to November 1st.

Need for Speed The Run takes gamers on a heart-pounding, high-stakes race that will have them surrounded by a constant feeling of danger. The heat is on and lethal action unfolds as gamers take on the role of Jack Rourke and battle 200 of the world’s most notorious racers for a $25M cash prize. Weaving through dense urban traffic, rocketing down icy mountain passes and navigating narrow canyons at breakneck speeds, gamers will be challenged in this illicit race for their life. Powered by Frostbite™ 2, Black Box makes its return and takes the action racing genre to new heights with stunning visuals and car physics that hug the road at insanely fast speeds. In Need for Speed The Run, the cars are hot, the racing is intense and the story will have players at the edge of their seat, delivering this holiday’s hottest action racing game.

Developed by Black Box, an EA studio, Need for Speed The Run will be available November 15, 2011 in North America and November 17, 2011 in Europe for the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PC, Wii™ and Nintendo 3DS™. For more information on Need for Speed, visit http://www.needforspeed.com or become a fan on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/needforspeed and follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/needforspeed.

* Available in the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC and Nintendo 3DS versions only