Fable 3 to use Kinect?

Posted by Jereme Puik at 3:41pm on August 5th, 2010

There had been some mumblings in the industry lately from Peter Molyneux regarding the upcoming release of Fable 3’s involvement with Kinect. Originally, Molyneux has denied any sort of notion that Fable 3 would ship with Kinect capabilities. This was back when Molyneux first appeared on the Engadget show. Joystiq discovered after talking with the Microsoft Game Studios Director that it is possible that Fable 3 might ship with Kinect possibilities post-launch as downloadable content.

Joystiq is scheduled to be posting a full interview with Peter Molyneux today so you can look forward to more information on the subject.

Via Joystiq

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EA announces yet another Sims title

Posted by Jereme Puik at 2:34pm on August 4th, 2010

Yup, Electronic Arts seems to be cranking up the milking machine with another new Sims game in the works. This one is called MySims Sky Heroes. It’s a new flying adventure title developed under the EA Play label. The game will be released on the Nintendo Wii and DS and for the first time on the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3.

In MySims SkyHeroes, players take to the sky to lead the resistance against Morcubus and his drone army and to stop his plans to take over the skyways. Starting as an unknown pilot, players fight to become a celebrated hero as they defeat dangerous enemies in aerial combat, test their reflexes in fast-paced speed challenges, and take on massive enemy bosses that demand all their skills as a pilot to survive. As they progress, players build, customize and tune their aircraft to give them an edge in combat – upgrade wings for swifter maneuvers, switch out the engine for a speed boost, or change the paint job to camouflage the plane and avoid enemy fire.

The game is set to hit store shelves this Fall. Look for more info here as it becomes available.

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Playstation starts blow out sale today

Posted by Jereme Puik at 1:47pm on August 3rd, 2010

Sony has revealed a bunch of games getting half off prices today through August 9th. If your tired of this summer gaming drought, then you’ll want to try and get your hands on some of these titles thanks to the sale. There’s plenty here for everyone.

PS3

• Fat Princess – $7.49 sale; $14.99 reg.
• PixelJunk Shooter – $4.99 sale; $9.99 reg.
• Groovin’ Blocks – $4.99 sale; $9.99 reg.
• Madden NFL Arcade – $7.49 sale; $14.99 reg.
• Wakeboarding HD – $7.49 sale; $14.99 reg.

PSP

• The Eye of Judgment Legends – $14.99 sale; $29.99 reg.
• echoshift – $7.49 sale; $14.99 reg.
• Patchwork Heroes – $4.99 sale; $9.99 reg.
• Grand Theft Auto Chinatown Wars – $14.99 sale; $29.99 reg.
• Lunar Silver Star Harmony – $14.99 sale; $29.99 reg.

minis

• Tetris – $4.99 sale; $9.99 reg.
• Dracula Undead Awakenings – $2.49 sale; $4.99 reg.
• Monsters Probably Stole My Princess – $2.49 sale; $4.99 reg.
• Zombie Tycoon – $2.49 sale; $4.99 reg.
• Bloons – $1.49 sale; $2.99 reg.

Via Playstation Blog

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God of War Ghost of Sparta Hitting November

Posted by Jereme Puik at 8:19pm on August 2nd, 2010

The newest God of War title to grace the presence of your Playstation Portable will be officially on store shelves, November 2nd of this year. That’s right gamers, you’ll be able to get your hands on the latest God of War title sooner rather then later. The game was developed by veteran portable developer, Ready at Dawn and is set to reveal details about Krato’s origins and more.

If you decided to pre-order you’ll have a bunch of goodies waiting for you upon launch of the game. You’ll get; the soundtrack, PSP theme, PS3 dynamic theme, PSN Kratos avatar, Legionnaire Skin for Kratos to use in God of War: Ghost of Sparta. Also in the lot is a “Game Directors Documentary” which is a roundtable discussion about a few of the people who have worked to create Kratos and make him what is today since the first release of God of War.

Via Destructoid

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Nintendo Downloads

Posted by Jereme Puik at 5:05pm on August 2nd, 2010

This week Nintendo offers up some more Nintendo downloads for you to enjoy with your Wii that you’ve hopefully not locked in a closet somewhere. There isn’t a Virtual Console release this week unfortunately and that makes us sad. So, let’s take a look at what we do get to play.

Wii Ware

Fantasy Slots: Adventure Slots and Games (700 Wii Points)

Deer Captor (500 Wii Points)

DSi Ware

Match Up! (200 DSi Points)

BlayzBloo: Super Melee Action Battle Royale (500 DSi Points)

Hints Hunter (500 DSi Points)

Petz Dogz Family (800 DSi Points)

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Blacklight: Tango Down Review

Posted by Jereme Puik at 7:24pm on July 29th, 2010

Blacklight: Tango Down is a first person shooter too eerily familiar to this side of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. It’s an online only multiplayer focused shooter with all the features you could expect out of one. There is no single player campaign and thus leaves you with very little vested interest in the games maps and weaponry. Every aspect of the game will bring you a very good sense of déjà vu thanks to Activision’s blockbuster title. There is an experienced based leveling system, weapon unlocks, similar controls and even a co-op mode to help you take on the computer AI. Let’s take a deeper look into the game and see how it looks.

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Capcom reveals Street Fighter X Tekken & Tekken X Street Fighter

Posted by Jereme Puik at 12:08am on July 25th, 2010

Earlier today at Capcom’s panel at Comic Con in San Diego California, Capcom revealed to the public and new collaboration project. During its panel, “Street Fighter IV and Beyond”, Producer Yoshinori Ono was interrupted by Tekken producer Katsuhiro Harada with an announcement that excited everyone. He would be collaborating with the Capcom team to bring to the US, Street Fighter X Tekken and Tekken X Street Fighter collaborations.

The games were introduced with a short demo and teaser trailer to go along with it. It was announced the games would be available on the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3, there was no timetable revealed for a release date. Ono first surprised the crowd with a live Blu-Ray disc of the game showcasing the first playable demo for Street Fighter X Tekken. It appears the game was using Street Fighter IV’s mechanics locked into a 2D plane according to Kotaku. As for Tekken X Street Fighter this was a title that had Tekken’s gameplay mechanics and fighting in a 3D arena as shown with a playable demo by Harada.

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Become the real king in NBA 2k11

Posted by Jereme Puik at 5:02pm on July 22nd, 2010

2k Sports revealed a new mode devoted to the real king of basketball, cover boy Michael Jordan.

“Fans of the series are going to be thrilled to know that in NBA 2K11 Michael Jordan is much, much more than just a cover athlete,” said Jason Argent, vice president of marketing for 2K Sports. “We’re excited to start talking about the ways that Michael will be used in the game and there’s still a lot more to come.”

While playing The Jordan Challenge, fans can try to stun the world in Jordan’s self-described greatest game by torching the Cavaliers by 69 points in March of 1990; attempt to battle back from the flu to lay waste to the Jazz in Game 6 of the 1997 finals; or leave the world wanting more as they relive one of Jordan’s finest performances during his last game as a Chicago Bull on June 14, 1998. In addition to The Jordan Challenge mode, gamers will have the unique opportunity to play as some of the greatest teams in NBA history, including the ‘85-’86, ’89-’90, ’90-’91, ’94-’95, ’95-’96, ’96-’97, and ’97-’98 Chicago Bulls.

Players will be able to relive 10 different defining moments/games in Jordan’s career. NBA 2k11 will be releasing on October 8th, 2010 in the UK.

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DJ Qbert joins the crew on DJ Hero 2

Posted by Jereme Puik at 2:06pm on July 22nd, 2010

Activision revealed that they have added yet another turntable legend to the roster of DJ Hero 2, DJ Qbert. DJ Qbert is known for winning many world championship competitions and revolutionizing the genre.

“I’m excited about finally getting to bring the art of turntablism’s defining skills, as well as two exclusive mixes, to DJ Hero 2,” said DJ Qbert. “It’s been a dream of mine as a gamer to battle myself on the turntables and now millions of fans around the world and their friends will get their chance to also.”

DJ Qbert joins a roster that includes the likes of Deadmau5, David Guetta and others and will be bringing two intense scratch mixes to the game. DJ Hero 2 will be dropping on store shelves this fall for Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and Nintendo Wii.

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Four more fighters added to Marvel vs. Capcom 3

Posted by Jereme Puik at 3:09am on July 22nd, 2010

Capcom revealed today on the eve of the Comic Con preview night that 4 new fighters have joined the roster for Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds. And if your making the trip this weekend to San Diego, you’ll be in luck as you’ll be one of the first to get your hands on time with the new inductees.

We have Chun-Li, Dr. Doom, Super-Skrull and Devil May Cry’s Trish joining the roster. The publisher also reveals that fans should line up early to the their panel on Friday as Marvel writer Frank Tieri will be discussing the games progress and story as well as a few new interesting surprises.

Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds will be hitting PSN and XBLA in Spring 2011.

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Gamestop reveals Force Unleashed 2 Pre-Order

Posted by Jereme Puik at 12:01am on July 22nd, 2010

Gamestop announced today its pre-order bonus to those that want to get in on goodies from Star Wars: Force Unleashed 2. If you pre-order the game at Gamestop you’ll receive a playable Maulkiller Skin playable only on Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. This is the fusion of the two dark side forces of Starkiller and Darth Maul.

Also in addition to that bonus, players will receive Maulkiller’s Silver Saber Crystal. The crystal allows players to consume less Force energy when use Force powers. Don’t forget this is all while supplies last so get in your pre-orders quickly.

Star Wars: Force Unleashed 2 will launch on Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii and DS as well as PC on October 26th, 2010. Check out www.gamestop.com for more information and to find a store nearest you.

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Rock Band 3 Hits October 26th in NA

Posted by Jereme Puik at 3:29am on July 20th, 2010

Harmonix and MTV Games has come together to announce that Rock Band 3 will be launching in North America on October 26th, 2010 for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS. No word yet on a European launch date, we’ll update you when its announced. The publisher also revealed some pre-order goodies at select retailers around the country including Amazon.com.

GameStop Pre-order* Opportunity:
GameStop shoppers who reserve Rock Band 3 for PlayStation 3 system or Xbox 360 in advance receive three downloadable Rock Band songs at launch:

• Burning Down the House by Talking Heads
• My Own Summer by Deftones
• Blue Monday by New Order

Amazon Pre-order* Opportunity:
Amazon shoppers who reserve Rock Band 3 for PlayStation 3 system, Xbox 360 and Wii in advance will receive access to an exclusive in-game guitar. Additionally, for a limited time only, PlayStation 3 system and Xbox 360 owners who pre-order Rock Band 3 in advance on Amazon will receive $10 off a future videogame purchase.

Wal-Mart Pre-order* Opportunity:
Walmart.com shoppers who reserve Rock Band 3 for PlayStation 3 system, Xbox 360 and Wii in advance will receive a $10 eGift card for a limited time.

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Nintendo Download

Posted by Jereme Puik at 2:34pm on July 19th, 2010

Here are the newest Nintendo downloads for this week.

Wii Ware

• Aqua Space (600 Wii Points, 1 Player)
• Furry Legends (1,000 Wii Points, 1 Player)
• HoopWorld (1,000 Wii Points, 1-2 Players)

DSi Ware

• Petz Kittens (800 DSi Points, 1 Player)
• Scrabble Tools (500 DSi Points, 1-4 Players)
• Hospital Havoc (500 DSi Points, 1 Player)
• Happy Birthday Mart (500 DSi Points, 1 Player)
• Crazy Sudoku (200 DSi Points)

Check out all the descriptions of the games below.

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Deathspank & Deadliest Warrior available tomorrow on XBLA

Posted by Jereme Puik at 2:04pm on July 13th, 2010

Straight from the heart of Xbox Live Arcade comes two releases; Deadliest Warrior and Deathspank will be made available tomorrow on Xbox Live Arcade. Deadliest Warrior will cost you 800 MS points while Deathspank will cost you 1200 MS points.

Content: Deadliest Warrior
Price: 800 MSP
Description: Deadliest Warrior The Game allows you to choose from history’s greatest warriors, equip them with signature weaponry, and go head to head against the greatest fighters that ever lived. Deadliest Warrior features five play modes, customizable warriors, and true-to-life action with interactive environments. This is a unique fighting game that is easy to play and hard to master. Sever limbs, decapitate heads, and taunt your enemy’s lifeless corpse to build up ranking points and compete on a global scale to become The Deadliest Warrior.

Content: DeathSpank
Price: 1200 MSP
Description: For uncounted years the wanderer DeathSpank has been a Dispenser of Justice, a Vanquisher of Evil, and a Hero to the Downtrodden. Throughout his adventures DeathSpank has searched for a powerful artifact called … The Artifact. Forged by unknown hands for unknown purposes some unknown time in the past, The Artifact is now within DeathSpank’s reach, but what is The Artifact and what evil tyrant seeks to steal it?

Via Major Nelson

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Destination Arcade delayed a week

Posted by Jereme Puik at 6:38pm on July 12th, 2010

It revealed today on Major Nelson’s blog that Microsoft has delayed the newest update to Xbox 360 consoles, Destination Arcade by a week. You’ll see Destination Arcade revealing itself next Wednesday, July 21st.

It’ll kick off the start of Summer of the Arcade with the release of the highly anticipated Limbo.

Via Major Nelson

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