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.
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-
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
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:
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
BioWare and LucasArts posted up a cool new screenshot from their upcoming Star Wars: The Old Republic, on their official Facebook page. It showcases a Jedi and Sith fighting it out, lightsaber-style. Star Wars: The Old Republic is due out on December 20, 2011.
Trendy Entertainment has announced that its upcoming Dungeon Defenders will hit the PlayStation Network come October 18th with an Xbox LIVE Arcade release one day later.
PDP has announced that its limited-edition Mortal Kombat Klassic Fight Stick will include a free game code to download the Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection, which features the first three Mortal Kombat games. See the full press release below for more information!
LOS ANGELES, CA – October 4, 2011 – Performance Designed Products LLC (“PDP”), a worldwide leader in the video game accessory market, today announced the Mortal Kombat Klassic Fight Stick for both the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Available now at various retail locations as well as through PDP’s website, the Mortal Kombat Klassic Fight Stick carries a suggested retail price of $129.99 and also includes a redeemable code for the Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection, a digital compilation of the first three Mortal Kombat games.
PDP and NetherRealm Studios have collaborated to produce the Mortal Kombat Klassic Fight Stick, which features exclusive custom artwork. It has been designed as an homage to the classic Mortal Kombat arcade cabinet and its ergonomic button layout has been updated with additional design and technological touches to create the ideal joystick for serious console players. The Mortal Kombat Klassic Fight Stick is the perfect controller to complement the fighting action in both of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment’s recent releases – Mortal Kombat and the Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection.
The inner workings of the Mortal Kombat Klassic Fight Stick are composed of high quality arcade parts from Suzo Happ, including upgraded and updated “cherry” microswitches. The underside of the Mortal Kombat Fight Stick is lined with velvet-wrapped memory foam for the comfort of players who hold the stick on their lap, while rubberized feet at the bottom corners will prevent the stick from sliding when placed on a table or similar surface.
Every Mortal Kombat Klassic Fight Stick comes with a code that allows Kombatants to instantly download Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection from either Xbox LIVE Arcade or the PlayStation Network. Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection brings together the original Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat 2 and Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 in one exciting, spine-snapping digital release. Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection will offer fans the chance to play through the games in their original arcade state and rediscover all their favorite characters, fatalities and environments as well as relive some of the franchise’s most memorable secrets. In addition, this new collection will feature online play, leaderboards, achievements and trophies.
To purchase a limited-edition Mortal Kombat Klassic Fight Stick, visit http://www.pdp.com
Here we are folks. I hope you’ve enjoyed your journey through the Mojave Wasteland because it’s about to draw to a close. Last month, Bethesda released the last batch of New Vegas DLC content and we here at Gaming Shogun have braved the treacherous path down the “Long 15” to bring you our thoughts. So sit back, grab a Nuka Cola, and get ready because war… War never changes.
Lonesome Road brings our courier’s journey full circle back to where he began, in The Divide. Your courier receives a message beckoning a dangerous journey. One full of answers and challenges. After all, being the plucky bastard you are, a bullet to the face couldn’t keep you down so you pack up and head out in search of Ulysses, the original Courier Six.
The first thing you’ll notice upon booting up Lonesome Road is that this truly feels like a deleted scene from the game proper. Unlike the previous three outings, you are not treated to a special introductory cut scene. Instead, you are dropped straight into the action. Similar to previous DLC content, companions are not welcome here but you are encouraged to bring along any and all equipment you can carry. You’re going to need it after all.
Ulysses has a grudge and killing you is the cure. As you journey through The Divide, a bomb carved canyon and graveyard to the old world, you’ll not only find answers but a gauntlet full of dangerous foes. Armies of ghouls, multiple Deathclaws, and an all new and especially dangerous pack hunter known as a Tunneler are all waiting to spill your blood. You will find new weapons to dispatch them with, such as a shoulder mounted machine gun, but I often times found myself relying more on some of the overpowered weapons from previous content, such as Father Elijah’s LAER.
If you find yourself getting lonely, fear not! ED-E is here! Kind of. Early on you meet a new ED-E with a story more touching than many of the companions encountered earlier in the game. He also serves a very important purpose as your main point of communication with Ulysses throughout your trek.
Overall, the content provides a straight line to the big show itself, confronting Ulysses. Lonesome Road is light on the side quests, important loot, or quirky diversions of previous content (I’m looking at you, Honest Hearts drug trip.) Instead, Lonesome Road seems built more t mesh with the main quest of New Vegas, filling in important blanks in your story and offering the chance to directly affect things back in the Mojave Wasteland itself.
Like previous DLC, Lonesome Road raises the level cap by five and adds some interesting new perks, such as resetting your Karma or increasing EXP earned. Lonesome Road offers a more personal story, but is nowhere near the entertainment value of Old World Blues. With it’s short length However, I can highly recommend it for anybody looking to flesh out the story.
Also recently released are the Gun Runner’s Arsenal and Courier’s Stash DLC packs. These don’t add any new content, but do offer many new weapons. Gun Runner’s Arsenal introduces a Cold War of sorts that leads to all sorts of fancy new toys to play with, such as over the top min nuke launchers and pistols to chew through some of your surplus ammo. Gun Runner’s also adds more than forty new weapon mods allowing you to create the Punisher-worthy arsenal of your dreams. Courier’s Stash simply adds all the pre-order starting gear you may have missed and did nothing more for me than spam my inventory, save for a Vault 13 Canteen which automatically replenishes HP. Pick up Gun Runner’s Arsenal for about four bucks, and save your hard earned two dollars and forget about Courier’s Stash.
