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.

Today is the last day to join 3DS Ambassadors; 3DS is $170 at Target, Walmart already

Posted on August 11, 2011 by John Scalzo

Just a reminder that today is the final day that 3DS owners can log-in to the 3DS eShop to qualify for the 3DS Ambassadors program.

If you still don’t own a 3DS but want in on the free games, you might also be interested to learn that Walmart and Target have already dropped the price of the Nintendo handheld. So say goodbye to the $250 3DS and say hello to a much nicer price of $170.

So if you’re itching to obtain those free NES/GBA downloads as part of the 3DS Ambassadors program (the 12 titles confirmed so far can be found after the break), today is definitely the day. (more…)

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Mortal Kombat: Legacy webseries kollected on Blu-ray this November

Posted on August 10, 2011 by John Scalzo

Warner Premiere has announced that all nine webisodes of Mortal Kombat: Legacy will be coming to Blu-ray on November 8 (a DVD version wasn’t announced). Priced at a very wallet-friendly $19.99, the disc will include five documentaries to combat the even more wallet-friendly option of watching the series on YouTube right now. Those special features include:

  • Mortal Kombat Legacy: Fights – A look at the role “Fatalities” and hyper-violence play in the Mortal Kombat storytelling process. Included within the piece is a detailed exploration of the fights and stunts staged during the production of the web-series.
  • Mortal Kombat Legacy: Fan Made – Go inside the mind of Mortal Kombat super fan Kevin Tancharoen and uncover his passion and vision that brought Mortal Kombat: Legacy to life.
  • Mortal Kombat Legacy: Expanding The Netherrealm – Multi-chapter documentary brings the Mortal Kombat universe to life.
  • Mortal Kombat: Mysticism – Discover the powers that define the characters.
  • Mortal Kombat: Gear – Explore all the weapons that make Mortal Kombat fighting unique.

But as I said, if you’d prefer to watch the entire series for free, we’ve got you covered. Part one can be seen above with the rest of the episodes available at the Mortal Kombat: Legacy page.

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XBLA Today: Fruit Ninja Kinect

Posted on August 10, 2011 by John Scalzo

Would you like a nice fruit salad to go with your Summer of Arcade? Then you should check out Fruit Ninja Kinect, which is now available on the Xbox Live Arcade. All of the slicing and dicing of the mobile phone favorite can now be done on your TV exclusively with the Kinect sensor:

YOU are the ninja! The worldwide gaming phenomenon Fruit Ninja has now arrived for Kinect! Your arms are now blades, and the epic battle against the world’s most delicious produce is just beginning. Fruit Ninja Kinect is an amazing evolution of the slice-em-up genre created by Halfbrick, utlising next-gen power for the juiciest combat ever! With Classic, Zen and the frenetic Arcade Mode, Fruit Ninja Kinect includes all the action you know and love with precision control – along with special features exclusive to Kinect! With Party Mode, multiple players can turn a normal night into a fierce tournament – and the new Challenge system will reveal the true masters among your friends!

Fruit Ninja Kinect has been priced at 800 Microsoft Points ($10).

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Zelda producer wants to make a Zelda movie

Posted on August 10, 2011 by John Scalzo

Quick, name the only Nintendo-published game to receive a film adaptation. Bzzt! Time’s up! Don’t tell me you forgot about Dennis Hopper’s tour de force performance in Super Mario Bros.?

But if Eiji Aonuma, the producer for the Legend of Zelda series, has his way, we’ll see Link, Ganon, Zelda and all the rest up on the big screen someday. The famed developer was interviewed by Nintendo Power for their August 2011 issue and he had this to say about his Hollywood aspirations:

“I always thought it would be really cool to have a real Zelda movie, something really grand and sweeping. But, of course, I have neither the time nor the wherewithal for all that, and even if I did have the money to make a movie, I don’t know if it would turn out well,” Aonuma said. “But there are days when I fantasize about how cool it would be if something like that would happen in the future.”

Make it happen Nintendo! But it’s too bad Dennis Hopper is dead, he would have made a great Ganon.

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3DS sees Flame Red next month

Posted on August 10, 2011 by John Scalzo

It’s a red letter day for Nintendo as the publisher has announced that the 3DS will be available in a new color next month. Dubbed “Flame Red,” the two-toned color scheme features a bright red bottom half with the top covered in a deep black.

“Nintendo 3DS is poised to be on fire for the holidays, with its new suggested retail price, great games and our new Flame Red color,” said Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. “With major upcoming releases in the Star Fox, Pokémon and Mario series, in addition to downloadable offerings from Nintendo eShop, Nintendo Video and Netflix, the system offers new and fun experiences to owners on a daily basis.”

The Flame Red 3DS will be available on September 9, alongside the release of Star Fox 64 3D, at the handheld’s new $169.99 price.

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Survive this Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Spec Ops trailer

Posted on August 10, 2011 by John Scalzo

Activision has unleashed the first trailer for Spec Ops Survival Mode in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

You know the drill by now: survive wave after wave of enemy attacks for as long as you can. It’s like being a Cincinnati Bengals fan, only less depressing.

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Far Cry 2, demos, discounts added to PlayStation Store

Posted on August 10, 2011 by John Scalzo

It’s Tuesday Wednesday and the latest update to the PlayStation Store includes a pair of highly anticipated demos and a downloadable version of Ubisoft’s Far Cry 2.

If a first person shooter like Far Cry 2 isn’t your thing, feel free to download the demos for Madden NFL 12 or Driver: San Francisco. And don’t forget that Freddy Krueger dreams his way into Mortal Kombat in this update as well.

Oh, Sony has also marked down several DLC packs in a big way this week. Look for good prices on Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony, Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned and the all of the Red Dead Redemption downloadable expansions.

More information on all of the additions found in this week’s PlayStation Store update can be found at the PlayStation.Blog.

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One, two, a Freddy Krueger story trailer is coming for you

Posted on August 9, 2011 by John Scalzo

Do you want to know how Freddy Krueger gets himself involved in the Mortal Kombat tournament? Well, after Shao Kahn invades Earthrealm and begins stealing the planet’s souls, Freddy is… unhappy. The Dream Warrior considers those souls his property and battles Shao Kahn in the Dreamrealm. But Kahn overpowers him and pulls him into the waking world. Pulls him into the Mortal Kombat tournament.

Wow. You know, if Freddy Krueger didn’t already exist, he would be a perfect addition to the MK universe with a backstory like that.

Freddy Krueger is available to download on the PS3 and Xbox 360 today for $5 (400 Microsoft Points).

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