August 2012

Rise of the Triad Trailer & Details

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

Rise of the Triad, a modern remake of a 1995 classic from Apogee Software, was revealed this past weekend at QuakeCon and attendees got the chance to frag the hell out of each other at the show. Now that the doors have closed in Dallas Texas media has been put online for the rest of us to enjoy. The game’s debut trailer give us a flyby view of a medieval castle  (forgive me if I got the time period wrong) that has been converted into a military prison of some sort. The rest of the trailer consists of guards being destroyed in slow motion explosions set to rock tunes

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Rainbow Moon|Review

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Eric Bastelak

Welcome dear readers to the Rainbow Moon review; this is my review of the new tactical RPG exclusively released on the Playstation Network.  I have been reporting on this game for quite some time. It’s fair to say that I have been very excited for this title. Were my expectations too high for this one?Read More

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GRID 2 Teased for Aug 8th Reveal

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

It looks like Codemasters will be announcing their next title, Grid 2, in just a couple of days time. On their official twitter page they teased an upcoming announcement this Wednesday followed by the brief teaser trailer I’ve embedded below. if you like seeing pre-rendered tires squeal against digital pavement this you’ll love this trailer!

The original Race Driver: Grid is perhaps one of my favorite racing games of this generation. The handling was suburb and the ability to rewind time and fix mistakes was novel for 2008, when the game released. Let’s not also forget the presentation, from sleek pop out text  to a sexy female announcer who said your name, the original Grid was a standout title in a genre where new games can pass you by.

Presumably Grid 2 will be targeted for a mid – late 2013 release on current gen consoles and PCs.

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Doom 4 Resurfaces at Quakecon, Will Support VR Headset

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

id Software’s next title in their flagship FPS franchise, Doom IV, has seen its share of ups and downs despite never being officially unveiled. After last fall’s rumors of cancellation the game was mentioned during demonstrations of the John Carmack’s new VR headset (more on that coming soon).

The grizzled UAC Space Marine will get another chance to fight demons from hell sometime in the future but id software isn’t exactly ready to show off the game just yet. They’ve merely confirmed that when the game ships “when it’s done” (Duke Nukem Forever, anyone?), it will support Carmack’s Oculus VR headset, giving gamers the chance to experience demon slaying in a whole new way.Read More

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Medal Of Honor: Warfighter And Linkin Park Team Up

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Seung Lee

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Okay, so maybe it’s not exactly Linkin Park, but Mike Shinoda, the man behind the popular band (and Fort Minor, a hip-hop side project), is composing the music for Electronic Arts’s upcoming game, Medal of Honor: Warfighter. This isn’t the first time that Shinoda has composed for others, however. He was behind The Raid: Redemption‘s soundtrack, which wasn’t too bad, if I do say so myself. EA’s main competitior, Activision, has called on Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails to compose Call of Duty: Black Ops II‘s theme song, and he wrote the tracks for the films, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and The Social Network.

In addition, Danger Close, the developer of Warfighter, and Digital Domain, a special effects studio, collaborated on a music video for Linkin Park’s song, Castle of Glass, from its recent Living Things album. The video will be finished in October, and it’ll mix live action footage with gameplay from the new Medal of Honor.

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See Black Ops II’s Multiplayer In A Few Days

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Seung Lee

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It’s that time of the year again. We’re talking about the thing that many people end up buying Call of Duty games for: multiplayer. The official Call of Duty Twitter account has tweeted that Treyarch’s new futuristic shooter, Black Ops II, will finally reveal some gameplay footage of its multiplayer, on August 7. Expect a ton of speculation on the upcoming teaser, and plenty of hate comments from hardcore Battlefield fans.

Call of Duty: Black Ops II is set to release on November 13, 2012, for the PS3, Xbox 360, and PC. For more info, visit the Call of Duty Twitter account here, and see the game’s official website at http://www.callofduty.com/blackops2/.

 

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Darksiders II 20% off During Pre-release Sale

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

THQ’s DarkSiders II is set to slay us all when it releases on August 14th, just a week and a half away. If you’re planning to play the game on PC and want to save a few pennies, or dollars for that matter, Digital Distribution outlet Get Games has the action RPG on sale for 20% off until Monday.

A few other recent titles are also 20%+ off including Civ V and Batman Arkham City. Here’s a full list:

 

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COD: Black Ops Zombies Available On Android Devices

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

If you can’t get enough of Zombie action in the console Call of Duty games then maybe Activision’s latest android app is for you!

Call of Duty Zombies let’s  you face off against waves of the undead as you race for more ammo and supplies. The game doesn’t just scare up single player frights either, it supports local multiplayer via wi-fi for up to 4 players. There’s a lot of content including support for the physical buttons of the Xperia Play & Zombies includes the Dead Ops Arcade mode, a 50 level gauntlet style game mini game.

Right now Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies is locked to the Sony Xperia Play but will be available to all android users within the next month or so.

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Geta An Exclusive MechWarrior Tactics Closed Beta Key at Gen Con

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

Mechwarrior Tactics, one of two MechWarrior free to play titles scheduled for release later this year, will be giving away beta keys to those who visit their booth at this year’s Gen Con from August 16-19.

You’ll find them at the Catalyst Game Labs in booth 1703 at the convention. They’ll be giving away closed beta keys and free posters until supplies last.Read More

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PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Public Beta Starts This Fall

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Seung Lee

SuperBot Entertainment’s PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale has been a hot topic of discussion lately. Just a few days ago, there was a giant leak of information released on the game. Now, we have an official announcement of a public beta starting up this fall. The game is currently in a private stage, but the developers will start sending out more and more codes for the beta as it grows. PlayStation Plus members will be able to access the beta before those without it.

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Ubisoft shows off new AnvilNext engine in Assassin’s Creed III

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Eric Regier

With upwards of 2,000 non-playable characters on the screen at any one time and our new protagonist Connor Kenway getting over 1,000 new animations, this game is looking to surpass the previous Assassin’s Creed games in terms of gameplay and technical prowess.

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Shifting the direction of the series to more of a wilderness setting accompanying the city landscapes that we’re used to exploring in the series, are you excited for the next chapter in Desmond’s story?

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Con Bravo Cosplay Gallery

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

The attendees at this year’s Con Bravo certainly went all out with their cosplay efforts. We got the chance to snap some pics of an excellent Navi from the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of time, several characters from Neon Genesis Evangelion among other fan favorites at this year’s convention.

We’ve got a full gallery below for your enjoyment. Which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below.

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Modern Warfare 3 Content Packs 3 and 4 Detailed

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

In just a few days time on August 9, Content Collection #3  for Modern Warfare 3 will go online on August 9th and includes a new FACE OFF map called Vortex, a set of four brand new Specs Ops missions and several challenges for each mode. For the single/co-op addict this is the perfect piece of DLC!

Collection 4: Final Assualt will deploy on September 6th. Featuring five new multiplayer maps including “Gulch”, “Boardwalk” and “Offshore” there is something for every type of COD player.

Each pack will be available earlier to Call of Duty Elite members, when the content packs roll out for the rest of us they’ll be priced at 1600 Microsoft points ($14.99)

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Jagged Alliance: Crossfire Drops In This September

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

Jagged Alliance: Crossfire, the next entry in Kalypso Media’s ongoing tactical RPG series about a group of PMC’s  who take on dangerous operations around the globe.  The publisher announced today that the game will be released this September via digital distribution.

In the latest stand-alone expansion pack the nation of Khanpaa is being held hostage and who’s going to help out when the UN stands down? That’s where the player controlled group of PMCs come in. Offering players tactical combat, they are able to plan out their moves and execute them using the “Plan and Go” system. This stand-alone game offers 10 new maps, a team of 10 new mercenaries  and a brand new graphics engine.Read More

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Bonus Edition Announced For Sonic All Stars Racing: Transformed

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

Kart Racing is about to see a revival with the upcoming release of Little Big Planet Karting and of course the eventual release of a Mario Kart title on Nintendo’s Wiiu, sometime in the future. SEGA isn’t letting SackBoy be the only one the asphalt with the announcement of Sonic All Stars Racing: Transformed Bonus Edition.

While the title may be quite a mouthful, this latest update to Sonic All Stars Racing includes 29 playable characters from the Sonic, Samba de Amigo, Nights and other series just to name a few. The Bonus Edition for  Transformed offers racers an additional unannounced character as well as rival battles with Sonic’s nemesis Metal Sonic.

Anyone who pre-orders Sonic All Stars Racing: Transformed will automatically upgraded to the Bonus Edition.Read More

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