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Monthly Archives: February 2013
Square Enix Europe trademarks Deus Ex: Human Defiance
Deus Ex: Human Revolution was a huge hit for Square Enix and Eidos Montreal back in 2011. So the discovery of a trademark filing for a game known as “Deus Ex: Human Defiance” shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise.
The trademark request was filed by Square Enix Europe with the European Union’s Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM). The filing also covers comic books, novels, and movies, so it’s possible that Human Defiance doesn’t have anything to do with a new game. After all, CBS Films and director Scott Derrickson are working on a Deus Ex movie.
When asked for comment, a Square Enix spokesman told Joystiq, “Square Enix does not comment on rumor and speculation.”
Posted in News
Tagged Deus Ex: Human Revolution
Capcom will release Remember Me on June 4… don’t forget!
Capcom has announced that Remember Me will be available for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 on June 4 (June 7 in Europe).
The game, which was developed by Dontnod Entertainment, takes place in the futuristic city of Neo-Paris. Players will control “memory hunter” Nilin, who needs to remix people’s memories while trying to recover her own.
This new release date is a slight delay for Remember Me, which was originally expected to be released in May.
Posted in News, PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Tagged Remember Me
XBLA Today: Runner 2, Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds
Two new titles are available on the Xbox Live Arcade today.
First up is Runner 2 from Gaijin Games. Actually, wait, the game’s full title is Bit.Trip Presents Runner 2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien. So yeah, let’s just stick with Runner 2. You can grab the platformer for 1200 Microsoft Points ($15):
Runner 2 is a rhythm-music, auto-running platformer. Players will run through fantastic environments, using brand new moves, to amazing new soundtracks as they run, jump, slide, kick, and soar toward the goal of tracking down the Nefarious Timbletot who has un-fused CommanderVideo’s reality. Runner 2 features 5 exciting worlds, 125 tantalizing levels and 5 death defying BOSS battles! Play as 8 different characters and find secret areas to unlock new and zany costumes.
Also available this week is Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds. Price at 800 Microsoft Points ($10), Battle Grounds takes the popular characters from Phantom Breaker and drops them into a cooperative action game:
A spinoff to the fighting game Phantom Breaker, Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds is a cooperative action game for up to four players. Cute versions of the series’ characters dash around the screen in this action packed title.Defeat enemies to raise your characters’ levels and freely assign skills to your liking.Also enjoy head to head fights in the Battleground mode.
Posted in News, Xbox 360
Tagged Bit.Trip Presents: Runner 2 Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
Lego Batman 2 coming to Wii U this Spring
After already selling over 3.4 million copies worldwide on the 3DS, DS, PC, PS3, Vita, Wii, and Xbox 360 since its release last year, Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes is coming to the Wii U this Spring.
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced the news yesterday and the company emphasized that changes would be coming to the Wii U port, stating that Lego Batman 2 “will take advantage of the innovative Wii U GamePad controller.”
As well as using the GamePad as an interactive map, players will be able to “enjoy the entire game experience on the GamePad in off-TV mode, or have a second player join in on the TV, so they can fight crime together without having to share a single screen.”
Posted in News
Tagged Lego Batman 2, Wii U
THQ plans to sell off Darksiders, Red Faction, Homeworld, more in May
The THQ sell-off will continue this Spring as the publisher has announced that four major franchises will go up for auction as well as two compilations of lesser franchises.
Darksiders (which went unsold at the initial THQ auction), Red Faction, Homeworld, and the MX racing franchise have all been put on the block by THQ. The company will also sell the rights to a package of original properties (including Big Beach Sports, Destroy All Humans!, Summomner, and others) and a package of licensed games (Marvel Super Hero, Supreme Commander, Worms, and others). A new owner for each franchise will be chosen sometime in May.
If you’ve ever wanted to own a formerly top-selling video game franchise, you should get in touch with THQ by emailing them at auction@thq.com by April 1. But be aware, you’ll be expected to show proof of funds in case your bid is selected by the creditors committee.
Of course, how much could something like Destroy All Humans! (which, admittedly, I love) actually go for?
Posted in 3DS, DS, News, PC, PS2, PS3, PSP, Wii, Xbox 360
Tagged Darksiders, Darksiders II, Destroy All Humans, Homeworld, Homeworld 2, Red Faction: Armageddon
PSN Today: Star Wars Pinball, Uncharted 3, Skyrim: Dawnguard, Persona 2, more
It’s another big day for the PSN as a treasure trove of new games and add-ons are now available on the PlayStation Store. Let’s take a look, shall we?
Leading off the week is the “Star Wars Pinball” add-on for Zen Pinball 2. The collection includes three tables: one starring everyone’s favorite bounty hunter, Boba Fett; one based on The Empire Strikes Back; and one based on the Clone Wars cartoon.
Also available this week is the Game of the Year Edition of Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception, as well as Uncharted 3 Multiplayer, a standalone download of Uncharted 3’s multiplayer mode. The free-to-play version caps your progress at Level 15, but a paid version allows you to rack up as many levels as you can.
Let’s see, what else… There’s the classic RPG Persona 2: Eternal Punishment, that’s available in the PSone Classic section. And speaking of classic RPGs, the “Dawnguard” expansion is now available for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
And that’s not all. There’s even more PlayStation Store additions after the break and a complete list of this week’s new game add-ons at the PlayStation Blog. (more…)
Posted in News, PS3, Vita
Tagged The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception, Zen Pinball 2
Halo 4: Spartan Ops Episode 10 Review: Ending With a Bang
Well, it’s finally here: the end of Season One of the ambitious Halo 4 Spartan Ops episodic co-operative multiplayer mode. There have been a lot of ups and downs over the 10 episodes, but fortunately, it ends with a bang – literally. (more…)
God of War: Ascension launch trailer shows a kinder, gentler Kratos
Even though God of War: Ascension‘s release is still two weeks away, Sony has uploaded a launch trailer that shows a softer side of the Ghost of Sparta. Kratos kisses his daughter and hugs his wife in the opening frames of the trailer above and then he skips through a meadow, picks a few daisies, and laughs with a friend over a nice pot of tea.
Nah… Actually he guts a variety of beasties in the way that only he can! Though his daughter really does get a kiss.
God of War: Ascension will be available exclusively for the PS3 on March 12, but if you’re itching to give it a shot, the single-player demo can be downloaded from the PlayStation Store beginning today.
Posted in News, PS3
Tagged God of War: Ascension