Author: John Scalzo

John Scalzo is Warp Zoned's Editor-In-Chief and resident retro gaming expert. You can email him at john AT warpzoned DOT com.

Spec Ops: The Line dated; FUBAR Pack pre-order bonus announced

Posted on February 23, 2012 by John Scalzo

After several delays, 2K Games is ready to announced the release date of the Yager-developed Spec Ops: The Line. The PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 shooter will be available in stores on June 26.

In addition to the release date news, 2K Games has revealed that players who pre-order Spec Ops: The Line will be upgraded to the Premium Edition. The Premium Edition will include the FUBAR Pack, which stands for FUn Beyond All Recognization…

Wait, I’ve just been told that FUBAR stands for something else… Really? It stands for what? Oh. I see. Moving on…

The Premium Edition and FUBAR Pack feature a variety of multiplayer bonuses including:

  • AK-47 unlocked at Rank One
  • Officer Class unlocked at Rank One
  • Exclusive accessories allowing players to customize their characters with unique and visually distinctive items.
  • Double XP during the first week of release

Hit the jump to view a trailer featuring the contents of the FUBAR Pack. You’ll have a FUBARing great time! (more…)

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Mass Effect 3 unboxing video features reversible FemShep cover

Posted on February 23, 2012 by John Scalzo

Your typical unboxing video usually features a nifty special edition packed with goodies. But BioWare chose to go a different route with their Mass Effect 3 unboxing, focusing on the standard edition instead. But towards the end they reveal a goodie nonetheless: a reversible cover featuring FemShep!

If this is what makes you resolve to buy Mass Effect 3, you can do so on the PC, PS3, or Xbox 360 on March 6.

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Nintendo Download: Dillon’s Rolling Western, More

Posted on February 23, 2012 by John Scalzo

Hot off the heels of some major announcements (Xenoblade Chronicles dated! The Last Story announced!), Nintendo has added their tower defense/brawler hybrid Dillon’s Rolling Western to the 3DS eShop.

You can learn more about it (and the rest of this week’s new downloadable games) right here:

Dillon’s Rolling Western (3DS eShop) – Roll, build and fight as you defend the villages of the Wild West from an invasion of earthly proportions. Protect the innocent and live to tell the tale in this unique combination of tower-defense strategy and character-driven action.

Box Pusher (DSiWare) – This top-notch puzzle game will captivate you. Prove you have the brain power to solve more than 250 missions and master all situations with the correct strategy. Play with friends or make and exchange your own levels.

2 Fast 4 Gnomz (WiiWare) – Four brave gnomes venture on a journey so epic, they don’t even know where they’re going. Join Bumb, Berzerk, Speedster and Uncle Time as they run, fly, bounce, glide and break their way through the magical lands of Gnomia.

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Brain Age: Devil Training announced for 3DS in Japan

Posted on February 22, 2012 by John Scalzo

First things first: THIS GAME WILL NOT TEACH HOW TO SUMMON THE DEVIL. With that out of the way…

Nintendo has unleashed a flurry of huge announcements today, but I might be most excited for the new Brain Age title they’ve announced for Japan. It’s currently without a title, but the game has been codenamed Brain Age: Devil Training due to its insane difficulty.

Just look at Dr. Kawashima throwing the horns!

Brain Age: Devil Training will feature all new exercises including “Concentration” and “Working Memory,” and it’ll be out for the 3DS in Japan this Summer. A North American release will surely follow sometime after that.

[Source: Andriasang]

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XBLA Today: Alan Wake’s American Nightmare

Posted on February 22, 2012 by John Scalzo

After successfully launching the PC version of Alan Wake last week, Remedy turns their attention back to the Xbox 360 with this week’s addition to the Xbox Live Arcade: Alan Wake’s American Nightmare.

Priced at 1200 Microsoft Points ($15), American Nightmare should make fans of the original Alan Wake very happy:

In this brand new standalone experience, Alan Wake fights the herald of darkness, the evil Mr. Scratch! A thrilling new storyline, hordes of creepy enemies, serious firepower and beautiful Arizona locations, combined with a fun and challenging new game mode make this a must for Alan Wake veterans, and the perfect jumping on point for new players! Play the full-fledged Story Mode, and you’ll be on the edge of your seat as you fight to stop your murderous evil double to take back your life… and change reality itself! But there’s more to this nightmare – in the action-packed Arcade Mode, you’ll need to master the Fight with Light mechanic to stay alive until dawn and beat your friends on the Leaderboards. Can you survive until sunrise?

American Nightmare is the second game in this year’s XBLA House Party promotion. So remember, if you purchase all four House Party titles, you’ll receive a rebate of 800 Microsoft Points ($10).

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Touch My Katamari, Plants vs Zombies, more Vita games added to PSN

Posted on February 22, 2012 by John Scalzo

Sony has pushed out another Vita-centric update for the PlayStation Store, adding Touch My Katamari, Plants vs Zombies, Army Corps of Hell, Dynasty Warriors Next, and many, many more. A trio of free Augmented Reality titles were also added to the store. So if you’ve got a Vita, I recommend checking them out.

On the PS3 side of things, Sony has added two Full PS3 Games: 2K Czech’s Mafia II and Starkiller’s second adventure, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II.

Hit the jump for the complete list of this week’s new releases and be sure to visit the PlayStation Blog for details on all of this week’s new game add-ons. (more…)

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Xenoblade Chronicles finally out in US on April 6; XSEED to publish The Last Story

Posted on February 22, 2012 by John Scalzo

Operation Rainfall supporters, take a bow.

Nintendo has announced that Xenoblade Chronicles will be released exclusively through GameStop on April 6. In addition to the release date, Nintendo has revealed that the game will be packaged in the beautiful (and fan-chosen) wraparound cover to your left. Click on the cover to get a larger look at it.

But that’s not all! Nintendo also announced that XSEED has picked up the North American publishing rights to The Last Story. No release date was announced, but it’ll be available this year, sometime after the release of Xenoblade Chronicles.

“Together, these two games level up the excitement for RPG fans in America,” said Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. “Whether roaming the vast landscape of Xenoblade Chronicles or choosing crossbows to battle with or against companions in The Last Story, gamers will recognize these titles as benchmarks for the genre.”

Is Pandora’s Tower next? I’d bet good money we’ll see it sometime before the end of 2012.

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Atlus confirms US release of Persona 4: Arena

Posted on February 21, 2012 by John Scalzo

The Internet figured it out last week, but Atlus has just announced a North American release for the Persona fighting game Persona 4: The Ultimate in Mayonaka Arena, which they will bring to America as Persona 4: Arena.

Originally available only in Japanese arcades, PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of Persona 4: Arena are scheduled for a Summer 2012 release with console-exclusive story and online modes. And if you’re worried about Atlus’ lack of experience in the fighting game sphere, don’t be, Persona 4: Arena is being co-developed by Arc System Works (creators of the BlazBlue series).

And be sure to click on the image to your left to see Atlus’ full message to their Faithful about Persona 4: Arena with all the initial juicy details.

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