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.

RE Umbrella Chronicles, Darkside Chronicles go HD on PS3

Posted on October 31, 2011 by John Scalzo

Capcom held a special event in Japan today to honor Resident Evil’s 15th anniversary. Aside from the anniversary party and some cake, the company has also announced a new Resident Evil game, which is actually an old game repackaged for a new platform.

Resident Evil Chronicles HD will bring the light gun shooting of Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles and Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles to the PS3 in a single package. As with the recently released House of the Dead: Overkill – Extended Cut, the Chronicles HD collection will include enhanced graphics and PlayStation Move support.

A North American release date wasn’t announced, but Capcom loves re-releasing Resident Evil games like a zombie loves brains. So I’d say it’s a… no-brainer.

[Source: Andriasang]

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Celebrate Halloween with a new Lollipop Chainsaw trailer

Posted on October 31, 2011 by John Scalzo

I think the whole world is aware of the fact that Lollipop Chainsaw is a ripoff of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” In case you had your doubts, the latest trailer for Suda 51’s next game introduces us to Morikawa, the old man who teaches cheerleader Juliet Starling how to slay the undead.

But after watching the trailer, I don’t think there’s anyone in the world who cares that Lollipop Chainsaw’s plot has been done before because it looks insanely awesome.

Lollipop Chainsaw will be released for the PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2012.

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Weekly Warp-Up: Tricks and Treats Edition

Posted on October 30, 2011 by John Scalzo

No, that’s not a typo. Welcome to the Weekly Warp-Up, your weekly wrap-up of the biggest and the best articles posted at Warp Zoned this week…

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It’s the end of October and we are, once again, in the middle of the Fall gaming rush. In case you weren’t aware, a nice little cold snap has reminded us all and tomorrow night’s Halloween festivities is another sign that the biggest games of the year have begun to trickle into stores. As if it wasn’t hard enough keeping track of all the new releases, Rockstar had to go and announce Grand Theft Auto V. Is it all a trick? I don’t think so, but the treat (the game’s debut trailer) will have to wait until next week.

Hit the jump for the rest of the Weekly Warp-Up. (more…)

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Capcom dates RE: Operation Raccoon City, Asura’s Wrath

Posted on October 29, 2011 by John Scalzo

It looks like our return to Raccoon City will be delayed as Capcom has announced 2012 release dates for Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City and Asura’s Wrath.

Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City will be released for the PS3 and Xbox 360 on March 20, 2012 with a PC release scheduled for later in the year. Capcom has also announced that their retelling of Resident Evil 2/3 from Umbrella’s viewpoint will be available in a Special Edition that includes a copy of the game, in a Steelbook case with exclusive art, stylized foil sleeve, Umbrella Security Service embroidered patch, Spec Ops Field Unit embroidered patch, and eight in-game bonus weapons.

Operation Raccoon City will be beaten to stores by action game Asura’s Wrath. Developed by CyberConnect2, the game will be available for the PS3 and Xbox 360 on February 21, 2012.

These two titles join Capcom’s previously announced 2012 lineup including the Vita version of Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 (February 22), Dragon’s Dogma (early 2012) and Resident Evil Revelations (February 7).

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New Releases: Uncharted 3, Sonic Generations, GoldenEye 007 Reloaded, More

Posted on October 29, 2011 by John Scalzo

November is here, and with it, the Fall gaming rush goes into overdrive.

This week sees the release of the PS3-exclusive Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception, Naughty Dog’s latest Nathan Drake adventure promises to be its biggest yet. In fact, it’s so big, it’s off the charts (rimshot).

The rest of this week’s new releases are a throwback to a simpler time including…

For the non-throwback minded, there’ll also be an NCIS (PC, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360) game available in stores this week.

Check out the full list of the rest of this week’s new releases after the break. (more…)

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Wii U to be fully unveiled at E3 2012

Posted on October 28, 2011 by John Scalzo

It should come as much of a surprise, but Nintendo doesn’t plan to launch the Wii U next Spring. Instead, the company has announced they’ll officially unveil the Wii U’s “final format” at E3 2012.

Nintendo is also taking the “yawn heard ’round the world” that was the 3DS launch to heart. Company President Satoru Iwata told investors at a recent financial briefing: “As we learned a bitter lesson with the launch of the Nintendo 3DS, we are trying to take every possible measure so that the Wii U will have a successful launch.”

The Wii U’s launch is still scheduled to place during Nintendo’s next fiscal year, which runs from April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2013.

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3DS eShop getting demos, add-on content, sleep mode downloads, web store

Posted on October 28, 2011 by John Scalzo

Nintendo President Satoru Iwata revealed big plans for 3DS eShop during the company’s most recent financial briefing.

According to Iwata, the next 3DS system update will add a boatload of functionality to the eShop including the ability for publishers to create add-on game content and game demos. The 3DS system itself will also become capable of performing downloads in Sleep Mode. That’s right, no more staring at the screen as you wait for your Game Boy Classics to download. This update is scheduled for the end of November.

Finally, a future 3DS system update will make the eShop accessible online so gamers will be able to browse and purchase downloadable titles from their PC or smartphone.

It’s probably too early to start shouting “Nintendo is working on a 3DS eShop iPhone app!” But Iwata certainly makes that sound like Nintendo’s next move.

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Get PS Vita a week early with First Edition bundle

Posted on October 27, 2011 by John Scalzo

You know how everytime a new system launches, some analyst spouts off about how Nintendo or Microsoft or Sony could have set the price so much higher because early adopters will pay it? Well, Sony has decided to test this theory with the PlayStation Vita.

The Vita First Edition bundle will be released on February 15, 2012, a week earlier than the Vita’s official launch date, and is now available for pre-order in the US and Canada. To get their new Sony handheld a week early, gamers will be charged a $50 premium over the standard packages, though the First Edition bundle will include a bunch of goodies not found in the regular Vita box:

Vita 3G + Wi-Fi First Edition Bundle (US Only): Includes a Vita 3G + Wi-Fi system, a limited edition case, 4GB PS Vita Memory Card, and Little Deviants game. Priced at $349.99 (MSRP).
Vita Wi-Fi First Edition Bundle (Canada Only): Includes a Vita Wi-Fi system, a limited edition case, 4GB PS Vita Memory Card, and Little Deviants game. Priced at $299.99 (MSRP).

I’m just surprised Apple didn’t think of it first.

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