EA Sports MMA demo released September 28th

Posted by Chris Holmes at 4:18pm on September 9th, 2010

EA has announced that a demo for EA Sports MMA will be released on September 28th on the Xbox Live Marketplace and the PlayStation Network. The demo features Jason Miller against Jake Shields and Alistair Overeem against Bobby Lashley with both matches overseen by John McCarthy. The demo will also have a tutorial and information about the game’s other modes. Apparently, if you share the demo with friends, you’ll unlock Randy Couture as a playable character in the full game.

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New Transformers: War for Cybertron DLC released

Posted by Chris Holmes at 5:37pm on September 7th, 2010

The Map and Characters Pack 2 for Transformers: War for Cybertron has been released on the PlayStation Network and the Xbox Live Marketplace. The PS3 version costs $9.99 and the 360 version costs 800 Allards. The DLC includes two new Transformers (Zeta Prime and Dead End) and five new maps for the game’s online multiplayer. The new Transformers can be used in the game’s co-op Escalation mode and their chassis can be used in the create-your-own Transformer builder.

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Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath PS3 remake confirmed

Posted by Chris Holmes at 1:25pm on September 3rd, 2010

New Oddworld developer Just Add Water will be releasing a HD version of Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath for the PS3 next Easter (April 2011). It will be a PlayStation Network title and marks the franchise’s first title on a PlayStation console since Oddworld: Abe’s Exoddus back in 1998. Stranger’s Wrath was released back in 2005 for the original Xbox. The remake will take the game to 720p and will feature normal mapping, self-shadowing, re-mastered dialogue, Move support and some other new secret bits.

“Since word got out that we’ve been working with Oddworld Inhabitants there have been many rumours circulating about what we’re working on,” said JAW boss Stewart Gilray. “Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath is the first project in what we believe will be a long and fruitful relationship. Having the chance to update this great title and release it on PS3 is just a brilliant opportunity, not least for us, but for the fans too.”

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Top Gun going to the PS3 next Wednesday

Posted by Chris Holmes at 4:06pm on September 2nd, 2010

PSN-exclusive Top Gun will be released on 8th September for £7.99. Top Gun’s gameplay is basically an arcade-styled aerial combat game. It has 16 player online multiplayer and a story mode written by the writer of the Top Gun film, Jack Epps Jr. The story follows Maverick after graduating from Top Gun. He is embarking on his first tour of duty over the Indian Ocean. Reports that he is flying in to the danger zone remain unconfirmed.

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Split/Second DLC released

Posted by Chris Holmes at 6:18pm on September 1st, 2010

Black Rock has released some downloadable content for Split/Second: Velocity today. There’s a mix of premium and free content available to download on the Xbox Live Marketplace and the PlayStation Network. The first of which is the High Octane Supercar Vehicle Pack, which costs 160 Allards (£1.36). That includes three new vehicles and a new skin for the Ryback Cyclone. Next, there’s the Ryback Cyclone Special Edition, which is available for free. Finally, there’s the Elite Livery Pack, which is also available for free. That offers elite versions of the Brawn, Vixen and Raptor.

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Kane & Lynch 2 multiplayer add-ons released

Posted by Chris Holmes at 5:30pm on August 31st, 2010

Square Enix has released three multiplayer add-ons for Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days. The most expensive of which is the Doggie Bag Pack, which will set you back 560 Allards on 360 or $5.99 on the PC and PS3. It includes two new maps (as well as a pre-order map), five new weapons and some new achievements/trophies. Next up is the Alliance Weapons Pack. That costs 240 Allards/$2.99 and includes seven of the pre-order weapons (expect handguns, shotguns and assault rifles). Finally, there is the Multiplayer Mask Pack. That costs 160 Allards/$1.99 and includes some new masks (surprisingly).

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PAL PlayStation Store Update for the week of 26/8/10

Posted by Chris Holmes at 2:58pm on August 26th, 2010

Sony has unveiled this week’s PAL PlayStation Store update:

PS3 Games

* Joe Danger (free trial then £9.99 / €12.99)

* MAG Persistent Beta client (free for MAG owners)

* MotorStorm 3D Rift (free trial then £9.99 / €12.99)

* PixelJunk Racers 2nd Lap (£6.29 / €7.99)

* Shank (free trial then £9.99 / €12.99)

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Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 dated

Posted by Chris Holmes at 1:48pm on August 12th, 2010

Namco Bandai has announced that Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 will be released on the 360 and PS3 on October 15th. There will be both standard and collector’s editions available at launch. The CE includes an individually numbered Laser Cell artwork of “Hokage Naruto”, drawn by Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto. Apparently he’s doing it to mark the 10th anniversary of the series’ first appearance in Shonen Jump magazine. The CE also has a soundtrack CD, a DLC card which gives instant access to Minato and a different retail box.

A demo of the game will be released on the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Marketplace on August 25th. Namco also confirmed that Lars Alexandersson from Tekken 6 will make a playable appearance. He will be in his full Tekken 6 regalia, but this time he’s going to be designed by Kishimoto.

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Borderlands Claptrap’s New Robot Revolution DLC gets official

Posted by Chris Holmes at 6:40pm on August 11th, 2010

Last week, we posted about the next downloadable content pack for Borderlands. Details of it were leaked thanks to some hints in the game’s 1.31 PC patch. Now, 2K Games has come out and made the official announcement for the DLC. It’s entitled “Claptrap’s New Robot Revolution” and will be released this September on the Xbox Live Marketplace, PlayStation Network and whatever those crazy PC kids use. It will cost 800 Allards on the Xbox Live Marketplace and £6.29 everywhere else.

As expected, the claptrap population has got fed up of being slaves and things have got real interesting. Let by the Ninja Assassin Claptrap, the robots have broken free and have taken to rolling around and re-animating dead people with robot parts to fight for them. You’re tasked with sorting the mess out the only way you know how: with lots of guns.

“A year ago Borderlands was an untested brand that through hard work and a lot of passion, turned out to be one of the best-selling, claptastic and skagtacular games we have ever created,” said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “A year later, we are releasing our fourth DLC instalment, Claptrap’s New Robot Revolution, which illustrates our enthusiasm for creating highly entertaining content that enhances a franchise. In addition to serving as the perfect bookend to the original game, what gamer doesn’t love a kung-fu-wielding Ninja Assassin Claptrap with nunchuck skills?”

Expect 20 new missions, new enemies, some new boss battles, waves of homicidal claptraps, Hyperion soldiers and claptrap-ified creatures. Gamers will be able to earn 10 additional skill points for a grand total of 71 available skill tree points, as well as three more backpack slots.

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Tim Schafer’s next game called Costume Quest, coming this autumn

Posted by Chris Holmes at 12:07pm on August 11th, 2010

THQ has announced that they will be publishing Costume Quest, the next title from Tim Schafer and his development studio Double Fine. The game is a third-person adventure RPG, set during a Halloween night. You play as a trick-or-treater and have to collect sweets, points, cards, battle stamps and mission assignments as you potter about the neighbourhood.

Costume Quest will be released this autumn as a downloadable title on the Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network, with a sequel coming in early 2011. “We wanted to make a big impression with these, our first downloadable games ever,” Schafer said. “So we are coming out swinging with two great adventures from two of the most creative minds in the company.”

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Mafia II demo released

Posted by Chris Holmes at 1:55pm on August 10th, 2010

2K Games has finally released a demo for Mafia II on the PlayStation Store, Xbox Live Marketplace, Steam and other PC download places. The demo includes only one level, entitled “Buzzsaw” and seems to have a time limit of 10 minutes outside the mission. We’ve just played the 360 version and while the controls are a bit awkward, it seems to be good. The presentation is quite nice and the cutscenes seemed to be quite solid. The full game will be released on August 24th in North America and August 27th everywhere else.

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Split/Second DLC detailed

Posted by Chris Holmes at 1:51pm on August 9th, 2010

Black Rock Studios has confirmed that they will be releasing four downloadable content packs for Split/Second: Velocity on the PS3 and 360 (PC hasn’t been confirmed). The first three are vehicle-orientates and will be released in the next couple of weeks. The first one will add new liveries for Elite vehicles. After that is the High Octane Supercar Pack. The third will be a free special edition vehicle based on the Ryback Cyclone. A major DLC pack featuring a new environment will be released this September.

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Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light to launch without online co-op

Posted by Chris Holmes at 1:29pm on August 9th, 2010

Square Enix has confirmed that Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light will be released on the Xbox Live Arcade without its online modes (online co-op, leaderboards and voice chat). They will be patched in at the same time as the PC and PSN versions are released on 28th September. The game will be released on 18th August in a one-month timed exclusive deal.

Apparently, five downloadable content packs will be released for the game between October and December on all platforms. The first three DLC packs will add “new puzzle, exploration and combat experiences and new areas to explore”. The last two will add some new playable “well-known videogame characters”.

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light will set you back 1200 Allards on the Xbox Live Arcade and $14.99 on the PlayStation Network and Steam.

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Modern Warfare 2 demo released

Posted by Chris Holmes at 12:02pm on August 5th, 2010

Activision has released a single-player demo for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. It comes nine months after the game’s launch and is available to download from the PlayStation Network and the Xbox Live Marketplace. It includes the entire Cliffhanger level.

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PAL PlayStation Store Update for the week of 4/8/10

Posted by Chris Holmes at 8:33pm on August 4th, 2010

Sony has unveiled this week’s PAL PlayStation Store update:

Special Offers (available until 18th August)

* High Stakes on the Vegas Strip (was £7.99/€9.99 now £3.99/€7.99)

* Switchball (was £6.29/€7.99 now £3.99/€4.99)

* Section 8 (was £19.99/€24.99 now £7.99/€12.99)

* Flock (was £11.99/€14.99 now £5.49/€6.99)

* 1942: Joint Strike (was £7.99/€9.99 now £3.99/€4.99)

* Innocent Life: A Futuristic Harvest Moon (PSP) (was £9.99/€12.99 now £7.99/€9.99)

* WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 (PSP) (was £23.99/€29.99 now £17.99/€21.99)

* R-Type Tactics (PSP) (was £11.99/€14.99 now £7.99/€9.99)

* Stellar Attack (mini) (was £3.49/€3.99 now £2.49/€2.99)

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