Archives for Mar 22nd, 2012
The Simpsons, Escape Plan top February PSN downloads
The Simpsons Arcade Game took the top spot in the list of downloaded PSN and PS3 games for the month of February, though there is no mention of whether free PlayStation Plus downloads are considered. [Update: Sony has confirmed that PlayStation Plus downloads were not factored into this list -- ...
See CommanderVideo's best dance moves in Runner2 video
Gaijin Games has been toiling away on Runner2 since we last saw it (and working up a nice buzz in the process), polishing up the look with particles, new animations, and other tweaks in preparation to show it to people other than us at PAX East. You can see the results above, and then compare them ...
DOTA 2 patch files hint at microtransactions, more
As is their wont, players have been rustling through some of the test build files for Valve's upcoming Dota 2, and they've found signs of some interesting (but still unofficial) features already. First and foremost, Valve hasn't yet determined exactly what the monetization model for the game will ...
PSA: Hunger Games: Girl on Fire out today
The Hunger Games: Girl on Fire, the iOS adaptation of Suzanne Collins' breakout young-adult sensation, is now available for free on the App Store. As you'll recall, Girl on Fire was developed by a Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young-esque indie-games supergroup captained by Adam Saltsman of Canabalt ...
Assassin's Creed 3 screens leak (again)
A lot of red coats gave their lives for you to enjoy these new Assassin's Creed 3 screens, which leaked today on NeoGAF. But more important than the stylish slaughter of soldiers is canoeing. You can totally ride in a canoe! ...
Star Wars: The Old Republic 1.2 update big enough for making-of video
Turns out Star Wars: The Old Republic's 1.2 update wasn't just large enough for a trailer, but for an entire making-of video as well. Watch the BioWare team discuss the importance of family, leaving a legacy and adoption. Or something. ...
Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition ventures to iPad
One of the advertised augmentations in Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition is that it has an iPad port. Developer Overhaul Games has revealed some images of Baldur's Gate running on the iPad, but that's about it. Other than it existing, nothing else is known about the iPad version. Baldur's Gate: ...
See Epic Mickey 2 in motion and in Warren Spector's words
In the foreground of this video, you see Warren Spector talking about Oswald's role in Epic Mickey 2, and his enthusiasm for musicals; in the background, you can see footage of the new game for the first time. The two elements cooperate, just like Mickey and Oswald. ...
King of Fighters Android now on select Android devices for $4.99
Our initial reaction upon receiving the announcement for King of Fighters Android was something along the lines of, "Yes! Finally, SNK Playmore must have read all our letters and decided to make a special version of King of Fighters XIII with the Cell Saga androids from Dragon Ball Z! Yes." Well, ...
Steam weekend sale on Square Enix catalog, Hitman special deal today
The entire catalog of Square Enix titles on Steam is half off for the entire weekend, with daily deals today through Sunday on top of that already ridiculous sale. Today, the complete Hitman franchise is 75 percent off, at $6.25 for Codename 47, Blood Money and Silent Assassin. The Square Enix Hit ...
Foosball 2012 spinning out on PS3, Vita
Foosball, the table game with a surprisingly rich history, is coming to PS3 and Vita this spring in the form of Foosball 2012. Developed by Grip Games, the game features a "World Tour" single-player mode with 30 locations, and multiplayer support for up to four players with online and couch co-op. ...
Portabliss: Angry Birds Space (iOS, Android, PC, Mac)
Did you know that you can download handheld games now? That's amazingly convenient! The only inconvenient part of it is finding the right games to buy -- and that's where we come in, with our Portabliss column. In each installment, we'll tell you about a downloadable game on the iPhone, iPad, ...
Here's Bayonetta in Anarchy Reigns
Sega and Platinum Games issued a spectacularly flashy reminder of Anarchy Reigns' existence today, showing off the inclusion of Bayonetta (as free bonus DLC in Japan; details are forthcoming elsewhere). She's as bombastic, overpowered, and frequently nude as ever, and her combos seem to transition ...
Total War Shogun 2, other Sega titles on sale for PC at Amazon until Saturday
Until Saturday, Amazon has several Sega titles deeply discounted for procurement through downloadable means. Although the sale has been going on all week, both Total War Shogun 2 and Shogun 2: Rise of the Samurai were added today, at $7.49 and $2.49, respectively. Other deals include Sonic the ...
Nvidia's next-gen Kepler tech detailed
The realm of PC gaming is terrifying and expensive, and our clumsy hands can't be trusted around anything more fragile than a dual shock. As a result, we generally leave the technical, delicate heavy lifting of PC hardware analysis to our compatriots at Engadget, who are much more coordinated and ...
Angry Birds Space marketing crafts a giant weapon on the Space Needle
Angry Birds Space is officially available for Android, iOS, PC and Mac today, and to celebrate, Rovio and T-Mobile constructed a 300-foot slingshot, complete with Angry Bird, mounted on the Seattle Space Needle. Today, starting at 10 a.m. PST, Rovio is hosting an Angry Birds Space launch party -- ...
Gamestop sees 'modest increase' to 'all-time high' sales of $9.55B in fiscal 2011
GameStop's total global sales reached $9.55 billion for the fiscal year (ending January 28, 2012), a "modest increase" from the same period last year, in which the company reported "all-time high" revenues of $9.47 billion. Due to some adjustments, GameStop added a mere $339.9 million to the ...
Alan Wake's Night Springs: The Complete Series - 'Taken In His Prime'
The Twilight Zone-inspired series within Alan Wake -- dubbed "Night Springs" -- was popular among fans. Each short episode not only helped to expand Alan Wake's universe, but it also led to the downloadable spin-off Alan Wake's American Nightmare, in which the character of Alan Wake was caught in ...
Max Payne 3 'crews' carry over into Grand Theft Auto V multiplayer
The "crews" Max Payne 3 players form in mulitplayer mode will transfer directly to Grand Theft Auto V multi, Rockstar co-founder and fancy mansion owner Dan Houser told IGN. Grand Theft Auto V will share Max Payne 3's crews via Rockstar's Social Club. "Multiplayer is an ever-more important part of ...
NintendoWare Weekly: Zombie Slayer Diox
Another original release comes to 3DS eShop this week, in the form of UFO Interactive's (other) rock vs. zombie game, Zombie Slayer Diox. If actual games don't interest you today, free entertainment abounds, with music videos on Nintendo Video and a Swapnote "inspired by" Uggie the dog going out to ...
XBLA 'Arcade NEXT' promo includes Trials Evolution April 18, Minecraft May 9
How does Microsoft fill the space between "House Party" and "Summer of Arcade?" With a new promotion called "Arcade NEXT," loaded with important XBLA games. How important? Minecraft important. The promotion kicks off with Trials Evolution on April 18. Bloodforge follows on April 25; then Fable ...
Going 'Guerrilla' in Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
Teamwork and synchronization is essential in Ghost Recon: Future Soldier. The entire campaign hinges on an understanding that you can't go this alone. Since communication and stealth are king, what happens when one person doesn't subscribe to the team-oriented playbook? The whole house of cards ...
Your Shape heading to Wii U, music licensing suggests
It looks like Ubisoft's Your Shape franchise will be jogging its way over to Wii U, according to a song licensing arrangement spotted by GoNintendo. Independent music publisher and licensor Royalty Network states that the song "Evacuate the Dance Floor" was requested for use in a game titled Your ...
Shadows of the Damned 2 being considered by Grasshopper
Grasshopper Manufacture is considering a sequel to Shadows of the Damned, which is easily going to be this year's "damn the numbers!" moment if it becomes official. Eurogamer reports that Grasshopper chief creative officer Akira Yamaoka is thinking of a sequel, and believes EA -- which left the ...
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy serenades the west this summer
The adorable Final Fantasy rhythm-action game for 3DS is coming to North America and Europe. And yes, it's still called Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy ("pronounced 'theater rhythm,'" Square Enix explains.) The publisher announced plans to localize the franchise-celebrating music game today, bringing ...
LittleBigPlanet Karting arriving in 2012 from ModNation Racers devs
After briefly hearing about LittleBigPlanet Karting in early February, Sony decided to share some new details this morning on the upcoming adorable kart racer. United Front Games is handling production duties – which makes sense given the developer's track record with ModNation Racers ...
NPD: $3.3 billion spent outside of new boxed games across regions in Q4 2011
Still in its infancy of tracking and reporting games that aren't new and from a box, the NPD reported sales for the US and key European markets reached $3.33 billion in the fourth quarter of 2011 (Oct. - Dec.). The number covers "used games, game rentals, subscriptions, digital full-game downloads, ...
PSA: Angry Birds Space blasts off
You've likely already called out sick today, but just in case, we figured it prudent to remind you that Angry Birds Space is available now. The game is the first true sequel to the Angry Birds phenomenon, which slingshotted onto hundreds of millions of devices across the globe and became a popular ...
Lady Shotgun Games: new studio from Tomb Raider devs, working on iOS game
Lady Shotgun Games is a brand new studio being put together by two developers who formerly worked with Eidos on the Tomb Raider franchise, and a number of other studios including Sony and Sega. Anna Marsh and Sarah van Rompaey have decided to leave the big studios and try to go indie. Along with a ...
Game of Thrones trailer highlights combat and role-playing
The previous trailers for Game of Thrones perhaps didn't cement the fact that, yes, the upcoming game is heavy on role-playing and combat. See for yourself in the new video above. ...
Starhawk shows off improved two-player splitscreen, more
Split-screen multiplayer used to be the norm, back before playing games on the Internet became so commonplace. But these days it's essentially a feature, and one the upcoming Starhawk is determined to do right. The game will make use of empty screen space to provide a bigger and more detailed radar ...
Rocksmith maintains its thrill with Blues Pack DLC
Ubisoft has announced a new round of downloadable content for Rocksmith. The Blues Pack DLC lives up to its name, adding three blues tracks to the available roster. Specifically, the pack includes "Soul Man" by the Blues Brothers, "Born Under a Bad Sign" by Albert King and Stevie Ray Vaughan and ...
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