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Alien Rage - Teaser Trailer

Emabulator — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:41:11 GMT

CI Games has released a teaser trailer for its upcoming FPS, Alien Rage.

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Alien Rage puts the player in the role of a highly trained elite commando on a mission of sabotage. Featuring non-stop, visceral run-and-gun action in an explosive environment with meaningful co-operative gameplay and using proven Unreal 3 technology, Alien Rage sets a new standard for digitally distributed XBLA and PSN titles.

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EA Senior Software Engineer: 'The Wii U Is Crap'

Emabulator — Sun, 19 May 2013 05:44:05 GMT

Bob Summerwill, a Senior Software Engineer and Architect at Electronic Arts, let his opinion of the Wii U be known in a series of now deleted tweets. IGN has the story, and screen caps of the comments.

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Twitter can be an interesting place to voice your opinions, and EA�s Bob Summerwill � a Senior Software Engineer and Architect � has sounded-off there with his thoughts about Nintendo�s struggling Wii U console. His comments, of course, follow EA's admission that it has no Wii U games in development.

Read on.

Europa Report - Official Trailer

Emabulator — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:46:47 GMT

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Set Phasers to Stun! Impressions of Star Trek: Into Darkness

sai tyrus — Sat, 18 May 2013 21:24:23 GMT

So I sat down today and watched events unfold in a galaxy far, far away. Subtleties aside, there were a few parallels I felt that the latest entry in the Star Trek franchise shared with Star Wars. And I’m not just talking about the director here. Star Trek: Into Darkness evoked memories of Star Wars and even the Indiana Jones trilogy (note: I left Kingdom of the Crystal Skull out for a reason).

Full write-up here.

Thief Preview

Emabulator — Sat, 18 May 2013 15:27:07 GMT

PC Gamer has posted a preview of Eidos Montreal's upcoming stealth action game, Thief.

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Changing the bow is inching into more sensitive territory. Not because the bare aesthetic will be missed, but because the arrows it fires have always been Garrett�s principal way of interacting with his environment. Part of the original game�s non-lethal sidestep was that arrows were in the main not for killing � they were for snuffing out torches with water, covering noisy floors in deadening moss, and making sounds to distract guards. And so it will be again, the only changes to this particular pillar being an idiomatic refresh of the arrow types (it�s now dry ice, rather than water, that extinguishes torches) and, servicing one of the development team�s wider concerns, stress-testing the ammo types for plausibility. �We worked really hard on the credibility of those things,� says Cantin, �especially that layer of magic and mysticism. We still have some of those [ammo types], like fire for example, but now balanced so we�ll believe in it a little more.�

One of the most interesting elements of the new Thief is an expansion of this pronounced sense of the world�s physical properties: the soft carpets, clopping flagstones, almost blanketlike darkness. Now on the borders of the first-person screen are Garrett�s hands. They rest on surfaces and obstacles, brush against walls � not always visible, but creeping into view when Garrett presses up against objects, giving a sense of the fabric and flavour of what the studio are calling a �tactile world�.

Resident Evil: Revelations - Distinguishing Traits Video

Emabulator — Sat, 18 May 2013 15:05:18 GMT

Brelston from Capcom Unity has put together a preview video for Resident Evil: Revelations.

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With the release of Resident Evil Revelations just days away, I thought it'd be fun to run through some of the game's cooler aspects with a quick video. Specifically, I wanted to highlight the creepy corridors, the tension and the atmosphere, plus how Raid Mode balances the whole package with some grindy action goodness.

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Jagged Alliance: Flashback Gets Some Cartoony Screenshots

randir14 — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:46:59 GMT

Three screenshots of Jagged Alliance: Flashback have been released, but will they help or hinder the project? I don't think anyone funding the game on Kickstarter expected it to look like a cartoon. See them for yourself at VG 24/7.

The Last of Us Gameplay Footage

randir14 — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:37:06 GMT

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Abandoned cities reclaimed by nature. A population decimated by a modern plague. Survivors are killing each other for food, weapons; whatever they can get their hands on.

Joel, a brutal survivor, and Ellie, a brave young teenage girl who is wise beyond her years, must work together if they hope to survive their journey across the US.

Narco Terror Announced

Emabulator — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:10:41 GMT

Deep Silver and Rubicon Organization have announced Narco Terror, a twin-stick shooter that's headed to XBLA, PSN and Steam.

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Larkspur, Calif., - May 17, 2013 - Deep Silver and Rubicon Organization present Rick Quinn in Narco Terror, a sophisticated, action-packed twin-stick shooter that thematically harkens back to classic action movies from the 80�s and offers great diversity with several arcade gameplay sequences.

Ex-special ops Rick Quinn is a one-man-army and faces impossible odds. His beloved daughter was kidnapped by drug cartel leader Delgado, to prevent the use of a new tool that could expose the secret narcotics smuggling ring. Quinn is the deadliest weapon around, and will stop at nothing to get his daughter back.

An arsenal of customizable weapons, different ammo types from explosive rounds to tesla coils, grenades, power-ups, upgrades and character progression allow a rich variety in Quinn's crusade through hostile territory. Quinn also has a love for heavy machinery, and will be piloting helicopters and aircraft, battling through enemy lines consisting of massive tanks, armed helicopters and fast planes. Add different play modes from 2D side-scrolling to top down vertical sequences, all presented in blazing visuals, Narco Terror offers game play diversification never seen before.

Up to two players can lay a path of destruction in Narco Terror in both local and online co-op, with seamless drop in and drop out at any time.

Dishing out Justice, one grenade at a time!

Legends of Eisenwald Greenlit on Steam

randir14 — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:05:49 GMT

The latest batch of approved games on Steam Greenlight includes Legends of Eisenwald, a Kickstarter-funded turn based strategy RPG similar to Heroes of Might & Magic.

Wasteland 2 Interview

randir14 — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:55:38 GMT

Gaming Bolt has an interview with Wasteland 2's director Chris Keenan. Although most of the stuff they discuss has been heard before, there is this humorous example of follower AI:

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There are a few core concepts that the original executed on that we�re holding onto tightly. First, it�s a party based game. You create 4 desert rangers and give each one unique tools to be able to navigate and explore the Wasteland. Along the way you can pick up additional companions that each have their own personalities.

While they will add additional firepower and help, they won�t always listen to you when you tell them what to do. One of my companions might not like stray cats so instead of shooting at a synth during combat, he explodes the stray with a grenade. How you deal with that is up to you.

Read the full interview here

Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D Trailer

Evil Avatar — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:55:24 GMT

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Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection Hits PS3 July 9th

Evil Avatar — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:49:16 GMT

The official PlayStation.Blog is reporting that the Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection will launch for the PlayStation 3 on July 9th.

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From the frozen Alaskan tundra to the jungles of Russia, the Metal Gear series has covered nearly every corner of the globe, with a story spanning over 50 years of history and four generations of consoles. And for the first time in series history, every core title will be available in a single box, starting July 9th, 2013 on PS3.

Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection contains every canon Metal Gear release to grace PlayStation platforms from 1998′s Metal Gear Solid to 2008′s Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots to 2011′s Metal Gear Solid HD Collection* � all for $49.99. Perfect for newcomers or collectors looking for rare titles like Metal Gear Solid: VR Missions or the Metal Gear Solid digital graphic novels, this is the most massive Metal Gear release ever created with something for every infiltration expert to enjoy. All of this is included in a lovely new package that includes a 100-page art book containing rare marketing art from around the globe!

Want to start at the beginning of the series? Boot up Metal Gear Solid 3: HD Edition and play the original (updated) MSX versions of Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake. Want to jump straight into the story of Big Boss without touching the original PSone and PS2 Classics? (A weird decision, but who am I to judge?) Pop in Ashley Wood�s beautiful digital graphic novels for MGS1 and MGS2 (first time ever released outside of Japan!) to get caught up with all the events of the Shadow Moses Incident and Big Shell. Did I mention it includes VR Missions? Three words: playable Gray Fox.

War has changed, and it has never been easier to join the fight. Keep an eye out for the release of Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection, in stores July 9th, 2013. You can pre-order now at Amazon.

Killzone Mercenary Blackjack Trailer

Evil Avatar — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:43:54 GMT

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Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Coming to PC

randir14 — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:21:08 GMT

Hideo Kojima has confirmed that Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance will be coming to PC at some point, although no other details were given.

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The PC version was demanded by a lot of people due to the advantages the platform provides and Kojima has listened to them and has made the game possible on the platform. If you remember, when the game was originally titled Metal Gear Rising, a PC port was in the works too but was cancelled. He revealed this information on Hideradio (Japanese)

There’s no release date confirmed yet but considering Platinum Games can do a quick job with it, the game should be out later this year. The PC version should allow people to play with a higher visual fidelity, however, there won’t be any frame rate advantage since the console version already runs at 60fps.

From GameChup

Obsidian and Mail.ru Partner for Skyforge MMO

randir14 — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:10:52 GMT

Games Industry is reporting that Obsidian and Mail.ru are teaming up to develop an MMO called Skyforge.

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Mail.ru has annnounced that Obsidian Entertainment and Allods Team are teaming up to develop Skyforge, a new MMORPG for PC. The partnership was announced today at KRI 2013, the Russian Game Developer's Conference.
"Skyforge is very interesting and promising project. I am glad that Obsidian Entertainment is involved in working on this game," said Obsidian CEO Feargus Urquhart. "I am confident that the cooperation with the Allods Team will be a great experience for all of us."

Mail.ru published Allods Online which I thought was a decent enough WoW clone with a sci-fi twist, but it had one of the worst cash shops I've ever seen - it basically forced players to buy things if they wanted to keep playing.

Lords of the Fallen Announced, to be Playable at E3

randir14 — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:01:15 GMT

City Interactive has officially announced Lords of the Fallen, an RPG whose development is being led by Witcher 2 producter Tomasz Gop. The game is headed for next-gen consoles and PC and will be playable at this year's E3.

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Players step into the shoes of Harkyn, a man living in a "world where the Gods have failed mankind," according to City Interactive. It's up to Harkyn to take up arms against a seemingly unstoppable otherworldly power. Some people in the world follow the Fallen God, but others resist, and players' decisions will change their individual story and the world in the third-person RPG.

Nintendo Gets an Exclusive on Next Sonic Title

Emabulator — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:45:47 GMT

The Nintendo PR offensive continues with news of a deal with SEGA for an exclusive on the next title in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise.

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REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The next title in SEGA�s Sonic the Hedgehog franchise will be exclusive to Nintendo�s Wii U home console and Nintendo 3DS portable system. Nintendo Global President Satoru Iwata announced the details of a new partnership with SEGA during a new Nintendo Direct video announcement today. Sonic Lost World is a new action platforming game, and more information about it will be announced before the E3 2013 video game trade show begins on June 11.

The Nintendo Direct also announced Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games for Wii U, and revealed that additional SEGA Game Gear games would be coming to the Virtual Console service for Nintendo 3DS. Outside of SEGA news, Nintendo announced that select Wii U games featured at E3 2013 will soon be playable at participating Best Buy stores, the launch date for New Super Luigi U, new Pikmin 3 game details and additional information about a variety of previously announced Wii U and Nintendo 3DS games.

�The onetime rivalry between Mario and Sonic has grown into a friendship that has never been closer,� said Nintendo of America President and COO Reggie Fils-Aime. �These announcements in conjunction with SEGA demonstrate the commitment we have to bringing great games to the Wii U platform, and set the stage for our upcoming announcements at E3.�

To view the Nintendo Direct in its entirety, visit http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct.

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Weekend Gamer: What are you playing?

Jetherik — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:08:57 GMT

Weekend. Games. 'Nough said except, "What are you playing this weekend?"

Nintendo 3DS First-Party Software Sales Up 52% in 2013

Emabulator — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:44:52 GMT

Nintendo would like you to remind you that it's not all Wii U doom and gloom at the big N, with 3DS first-party software sales up 52 Percent in 2013.

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A strong launch for LEGO� City Undercover: The Chase Begins helped Nintendo 3DS� maintain its torrid pace in 2013. Through the first four months of the year, Nintendo has already sold more than 2.1 million units of first-party Nintendo 3DS software in the U.S. alone, an increase of 52 percent over the same time period last year. In 2012, it took 30 weeks for Nintendo 3DS to sell 2 million units of first-party software. In 2013, the platform accomplished that same feat in 18 weeks.

With the peak holiday selling season still ahead and a strong lineup of upcoming games that includes Donkey Kong Country� Returns 3D on May 24, Animal Crossing�: New Leaf on June 9, Mario and Luigi�: Dream Team on Aug. 11, as well as new titles in the Pok�mon�, Mario Golf� and Legend of Zelda� franchises, Nintendo 3DS is poised to have the strongest year of sales in its history.

Some notable sales numbers* achieved by Nintendo in April include:

LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins sold nearly 94,000 combined physical and digital copies after launching on April 24.
Luigi�s Mansion�: Dark Moon sold more than 140,000 combined physical and digital units in April and has now sold more than 530,000 total units to date.
In its sixth month on the market, New Super Mario Bros.� U for the Wii U� system increased its lifetime sales total to nearly 770,000 combined physical and digital units.

During the next several months, a cavalcade of fan-favorite franchises will launch for Wii U. This includes Game & Wario� on June 23, Pikmin� 3 on Aug. 4, Disney�s Planes from Disney Interactive on Aug. 6 and Tom Clancy�s Splinter Cell� Blacklist� from Ubisoft on Aug. 20. At the upcoming E3 trade show in June in Los Angeles, Nintendo expects to show attendees upcoming Wii U games from the Mario Kart�, Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda and Super Smash Bros.� franchises.