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Author: John Scalzo
NetherRealm will bring brawler based on Batman: Arkham Origins to mobile devices
After creating successful mobile renditions of Batman: Arkham City Lockdown and Injustice: Gods Among Us, NetherRealm Studios is returning with another iOS/Android brawler this month based on Batman: Arkham Origins.
Like the mobile version of Injustice, Batman: Arkham Origins will be a free-to-play brawler that uses visuals from the console version. Once again, players will tap on the screen to rain blows down upon some nameless henchman or one of the game’s eight assassin opponents. A row of special attack icons line the bottom of the screen, which should also look familiar to those who downloaded Injustice’s mobile adaptation.
Instead of unlocking additional DC Comics characters, players will be able to clothe the Caped Crusader in a series of new suits with different powers and abilities. Confirmed suits include costumes previously seen in storylines like “Red Son,” “Earth Two,” “Thrillkiller,” “The Liberty Files,” and “Batman Beyond.” Linking your Warner Bros. Interactive ID with the game will unlock some of these suits in the console edition of Arkham Origins.
Batman: Arkham Origins will be available to download from the iOS App Store in conjunction with the console edition’s October 25 release. The Android edition will be available sometime “this Holiday.”
Posted in Mobile, News
Tagged Batman: Arkham Origins
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMix officially coming to PS3 in 2014
Square Enix released Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMix to a strong fan reception last month and the publisher strongly hinted at continuing the series in a second compilation ahead of the release of Kingdom Hearts III. So it shouldn’t be too surprising that the Japanese RPG juggernaut announced Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMix this morning.
The second ReMix collection will bring together the “Final Mix” versions of Kingdom Hearts II and Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep. Both games have been fully remade with “remastered high definition” visuals and the never-before-seen-in-America “Final Mix” content. The compilation will also include a Theater Mode to view the theatrical cutscenes from Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded, which was originally released for the DS in 2011.
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMix will be available exclusively for the PS3 sometime in 2014.
Posted in News, PS3
Tagged Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMix
Weekly Warp-Up: Editorial Edition
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…
The Warp Zoned staff has decided to explore the fine art of the editorial this week as Zackery Cote asks “Will The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds’ Item Shop Really “Transform” the Franchise?” and Andrew Rainnie, our UK Correspondent, explains “Why I’m Boycotting SimplyGames.”
However, the real question we should be asking is “How can a nine-year-old who snuck on an airplane blame Grand Theft Auto?” Actually, “How?” is not the right question. “Why?” is the right question. We’ll probably never know why, but he apparently did it anyway.
Hit the break for more news from the week that was (and none of it involves criminal activity). (more…)
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New Releases: Skylanders Swap Force, Valhalla Knights 3, Zumba World Party, More
Activision’s mega-popular Skylanders series returns to stores today with Skylanders Swap Force, its third new entry in three years. The game will be available for the 3DS, PS3, Wii, Wii U, and Xbox 360. Naturally, a new wave of toys will also be available at your local toy store.
If you’re looking for something a little less Skylanders-y, XSEED is bringing the prison-set action RPG Valhalla Knights 3 to the Vita this Tuesday. It’ll be joined on store shelves by Majesco’s Zumba Fitness World Party (Wii U) and two additional titles from Activision: obstacle course sequel Wipeout: Create & Crash (3DS, Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360) and hunting sim Cabela’s African Adventures (PSS, Wii, Xbox 360).
I tell you, the pending launch of two next-generation systems is really messing with the annual Fall gaming rush.
Ganon returns in latest Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds trailer
The big bad of The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds has revealed himself in the latest trailer and its… drumroll please… because it’s going to legend… wait for it… dary… oh, nevermind, it’s Ganondorf/Ganon. Or rather, a being that bears a remarkable resemblence to the resilient swinish sorcerer.
In this new trailer, Ganon stuffs Princess Zelda into a painting and absconds with her. Link gives chase and eventually stumbles across a portal to “Lorule,” a mirror universe version of Hyrule. There, he meets Hilda, another prnicess. Could we surmise that there’s a mirror universe version of Link out there as well?
We’ll find out on November 22, when The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds is officially released for the 3DS.
Posted in 3DS, News
Tagged The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 game will launch alongside film next May
Activision and Beenox have announced a tie-in game that will branch off from The Amazing Spider-Man 2, which is scheduled to hit theaters on May 2, 2014. This time around, players will get to control Peter Parker for, what I believe, is the first time ever:
In The Amazing Spider-Man 2, players once again assume the role of the iconic Super Hero in a unique side-story inspired by the feature film but set in its own continuity. Throughout his journey, Spider-Man will encounter a number of new foes as well as some old friends, as he confronts a new threat to his beloved city. The narrative will give Peter Parker, Spider-Man’s nerdy photojournalist persona, a greater role in the spotlight, as he investigates the complicated motivations and unique personalities behind the menagerie of Marvel menaces threatening Manhattan.
As Spidey, players will be able to free-roam through a greatly-enhanced Manhattan cityscape, one set to offer livelier, more engaging opportunities with which to put his sensational skills to use. Central to the expansive depth and detail being poured into The Amazing Spider-Man 2 video game is the new “Hero or Menace” system, which incentivizes Super Hero behavior by rewarding the web-slinger’s crime-fighting efforts, and adds consequences for letting criminality fester. Spider-Man’s personal brand of webswinging and up-close-and-personal combat will see a variety of new features as well.
This version of Peter Parker looks like a male model and dates Emma Stone, so I’m not sure we need the “nerdy photojournalist” schtick. The game, which is also titled The Amazing Spider-Man 2, will be released alongside the film and will be available in stores for the 3DS, PC, PS3, PS4, Wii U, Xbox 360, and Xbox One sometime in late April or early May.
Unleash your inner 8-year-old with this Pokemon X/Y live action trailer
Pokemon X and Pokemon Y are now available in stores and as digital downloads through the 3DS eShop. If you’re not already playing with your favorite “Pocket Monsters,” might I suggest watching this special live action trailer released by Nintendo UK. It’ll make you feel like a kid again. Unless you’re still a kid. Err… please don’t think that I think Pokemon is only for children.
Happy Pokemon Day everyone!
Posted in 3DS, News
Tagged Pokemon X/Y
Challenge The Stig’s Digital Cousin in Forza Motorsport 5
Fans of the BBC import Top Gear know all about The Stig. The mysterious character in the white racing suit never blinks, is wanted by the CIA, and yadda yadda yadda. He is probably better known than the show’s hosts (Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May) and he sets near-impossible lap times on the program’s Test Track. And if you purchase Forza Motorsport 5 for the Xbox One, you’ll be able to challenge his “Digital Cousin” to a race.
Forza Motorsport 5 and the Xbox One will launch on November 22. The Stig is waiting.
Posted in News, Xbox One
Tagged Forza Motorsport 5