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Aeria Games Repulse Now in Closed Beta

2012/01/07

Aeria Games has announced that their upcoming online shooter, Repulse, has entered closed beta-testing. The game is a free-to-play title which features both pvp and pve options.

Repulse Official Features

Thrilling Game Modes – Test your skills in nine action-packed game modes, each with a unique objective. From Capture the Flag to Death Match to Invasion, each game mode delivers non-stop blistering battlefield action.
Switch Classes – Cloak and assassinate enemies as the deadly Sniper; fire off high powered weaponry as the Assault class; heal your teammates as an Engineer. All classes can utilize the game’s signature Boost Jump move to claim victory! Each class possesses unique abilities, yet all are fully equipped for combat.
Closed Beta Events – Dozens of forum contests, Facebook giveaways, and exciting in-game events will take place during Closed Beta! Participate in rank contests or post a screenshot of your greatest victory to win fun prizes. All Closed Beta participants will receive an exclusive Gold Plated Hammer!

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Prototype 2 Pre-Order Kicks Butt

2012/01/07

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Activision has announced that customers who pre-order their upcoming Prototype 2 from Gamestop will receive a special “Butt Kicker Bio-Bomb” ability. This is similar to the standard Bio-Bomb ability, with a twist. Check out the trailer below to see the ability in action.

“Butt Kicker is a fun twist on Heller’s already over-the-top new Bio-Bomb ability,” said Ken Rosman, Studio Head, Radical Entertainment. “Rather than just throwing enemies once Heller has infected them with the Blacklight virus; Butt Kicker allows Heller to drop-kick punt them across the map, turning enemies into projectiles that rain down devastation from above.”

Microsoft Flight to be Free-to-Play

2012/01/06

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Microsoft has announced that their upcoming Microsoft Flight will be a free game, available this Spring, via the Games for Windows LIVE platform. The game will feature one location at launch: the Big Island of Hawaii.

“Many people dream of flying, but few have the chance to experience the fun of exploring the world from above. Microsoft Flight provides players the opportunity to explore that curiosity and interest,” said Joshua Howard, executive producer of Microsoft Flight. “Aviation can be incredibly technical, but we’ve taken great care to build an experience that makes taking to the skies thrilling and accessible for everyone.”

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Zombii Attack Infests WiiWare

2012/01/06

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Gamers Digital has announced the release of their physics-based zombie-killer, Zombii Attack. The game is out now on the WiiWare platform for 500 Wii Points. The game puts players into the role of a slingshot-wielding human attempting to aid a scientist searching for a cure to the zombie plague.

“We at Gamers Digital are issuing a state of emergency. All gamers should aggressively launch frenzied attacks using all environmental items and explosives at their disposal. Use destructible environments to your advantage. Upgrade ammo and defenses regularly. It is said that it is darkest before the dawn, but please keep hope alive because Dr. Zii is racing to find a cure using a very rare type of zombii that potentially harbors a cure,” said Scott Zerby, president of Gamers Digital.

Diablo III: Book of Cain Book Signing in Hollywood Tomorrow

2012/01/06

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Blizzard Entertainment has announced that there will be a Diablo III game developer book signing at Book Soup in West Hollywood on Saturday, January 7th, 2012. That’s right – tomorrow! So, checkout the info below and attend if you want to be a part of the geeky fun. Developers will be signing the very popular Diablo III: Book of Cain, which is available now at Amazon.com.

WHEN:

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

WHERE:

Book Soup
8818 Sunset Blvd.
W. Hollywood CA 90069

WHAT:

Writers and artists will be signing the Amazon.com #1-selling book in its category, Diablo® III: Book of Cain, on Saturday at Book Soup in West Hollywood. Designed to look like an artifact from the Diablo universe, this beautifully illustrated collector’s item conveys the games’ rich lore through an exciting first-person account. Diablo has enthralled players since the first game launched in 1996, and its sequel, Diablo II, held a record as the fastest-selling PC game ever. Diablo III: Book of Cain serves as a player’s ultimate guide to the dark mythology and sinister mysteries surrounding the world of Sanctuary.

WHO:

Chris Metzen – Blizzard Entertainment’s senior vice president of story and franchise development, responsible for the epic worlds that make Blizzard’s games timeless.

Flint Dille – Screenwriter, game designer, and novelist best known for his animated work on Transformers, game-writing, and non-fiction.

Micky Neilson – Publishing lead at Blizzard Entertainment, oversees the creation of novels, comic books, and other projects that take place in Blizzard’s universes.

Mark Gibbons – Senior concept artist on the cinematics team at Blizzard, responsible for creating art that has been crucial in establishing the look and feel of Blizzard’s games.

Matt Burns – Writer on Blizzard’s creative development team, which breathes life into the unique characters in their games.

Cities in Motion: U.S. Cities Announcement Trailer

2012/01/05

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Paradox Interactive has revealed their upcoming expansion to Cities in Motion, U.S. Cities. In Cities in Motion: U.S. Cities, an expansion pack coming out the 17th of January, two iconic American locations will join the mix, allowing players to challenge their civic planning skills in both San Francisco and New York.

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World of Tanks Gets First French Tank Line

2012/01/05

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Wargaming.net has announced the release of the first phase of French armored vehicles to the game. This first line feature light, medium, and heavy tank designs.

“Our players already know how to play with the “big three” tank nations, but the French are all-different,” says Mike Zhivets, Lead Game Designer for World of Tanks. “You’ll have to reconsider the way you think tanks behave before they let you tame them. And that’s what we love them for!”

The second part of the French vehicles will appear later in 2012 and will include tank destroyers and SPGs.

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Firaxis Developing XCOM: Enemy Unknown

2012/01/05

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XCOM: Enemy Unknown has been revealed to be in development by Firaxis and 2K Games in the upcoming February issue of Game Informer magazine. Unlike 2k Marin’s upcoming X-COM, Enemy Unknown will be a remake of the classic XCOM game of yesteryear. XCOM: Enemy Unknown will be available in fall 2012 for Games for Windows, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoftand PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.

“It’s been a dream of ours to recreate X-COM with our unique creative vision. We’re huge fans of the original game and it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to re-envision a game that is as beloved as X-COM,” said Steve Martin, president of Firaxis Games. “We were careful to keep XCOM: Enemy Unknown true to the elements that made X-COM such a revered game while delivering an entirely new story and gameplay experience for both die-hard X-COM fans and newcomers to the franchise.”

Checkout Larger Images of the February Game Informer Cover

Mass Effect 3 Pre-Order Bonuses Announced

2012/01/04

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Gamers who pre-order Mass Effect 3 at their local Gamestop or EB Games can expect a bit of a bonus in their Mass Effect 3 play experience. This bonus comes in the form of a special in-game rifle and armor package. If you do not pre-order from Gamestop or EB Games, you can still expect a cool m55 Argus Assault rifle. If you are a PC gamer who pre-orders via Origin, you will receive an AT-12 Raider Shotgun. Mass Effect 3 is due out on March 6th, 2012.