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.

Weekly Warp-Up: Wii U Aftermath Edition

Posted on November 25, 2012 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…

The Wii U has arrived and it certainly created a frenzy this past week. The console is sold out practically everywhere and a Nintendo spokesman has officially confirmed that the company is done with Wii development. Rockstar Games even revealed they’re “considering” a Wii U version of Grand Theft Auto V.

Obviously, that’s just a rumor, but you can read all about more real news from last week after the break. (more…)

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New Releases: Ratchet & Clank Full Frontal Assault, More

Posted on November 25, 2012 by John Scalzo

The Fall gaming rush is over. After last week’s huge Wii U launch, there’s only a handful of new games left for the rest of the year (and only four this week).

At the top of the list is Sony’s “fun-sized” Ratchet & Clank game, Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault. The PS3 game, which carries a budget price of $19.99, will also be available to download from the PlayStation Network this week.

In addition to Full Frontal Assault, there’s a trio of handheld games: A Pets and Vets Bundle for the DS and American Mensa Academy and 50 Classic Games 3D for the 3DS.

See you next week!

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DMC: Devil May Cry demo now available; check out the trailer

Posted on November 23, 2012 by John Scalzo

Capcom added a DMC: Devil May Cry demo to the PlayStation Store and Xbox Live Marketplace on Tuesday. Have you had a chance to check it out yet? If not, maybe the trailer above will sway you.

DMC: Devil May Cry will be available for the PS3 and Xbox 360 on January 15, 2013 with a PC version scheduled for release later in 2013.

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Korean rating board claims Resident Evil Revelations is coming to PS3, Xbox 360

Posted on November 23, 2012 by John Scalzo

So it begins. Siliconera has discovered that the Game Rating Board of South Korea has issued a rating for a PS3 and Xbox 360 port of Resident Evil Revelations. The game was originally released for the 3DS in February and was built using Capcom’s multiplatform MT Framework engine.

IGN contacted the publisher in an attempt to determine the veracity of this rumor, but Capcom refused to comment.

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Black Friday Game Deals 2012: Amazon

Posted on November 23, 2012 by John Scalzo

Welcome to Black Friday! Amazon has uploaded all of their Black Friday deals and if you’d prefer to avoid the crowds, this is the best way to find a bargain on Black Friday.

We’ll be updating the list of sale-priced games throughout the day, but be sure to track the limited-time Lightning Deals, especially if you’re looking for Borderlands 2, Halo 4, God of War Saga, WWE ’13, or XCOM: Enemy Unknown.

Also be sure to check out Amazon’s Black Friday Video Game Deals page.

Hit the jump for the complete list of Lightning Deals as well as a quick rundown of some of the today’s best all-day deals. (more…)

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Nintendo Download: Wii U Roundup, Zelda II, Crashmo, more

Posted on November 22, 2012 by John Scalzo

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Nintendo is dishing out a ton of new eShop content thanks to their first Wii U games update as well as a handful of 3DS, DSi, and Wii games.

This week, Wii U owners got the chance to download five eShop titles including the dreamy Chasing Aurora, the white-hot Little Inferno, the high-defintion remake Mighty Switch Force! Hyper Drive Edition, the twin-stick shooter Nano Assault Neo, and the puzzle platformer Trine 2: Director’s Cut. Almost two dozen Wii U retail games were also added to the eShop including New Super Mario Bros. U, ZombiU, Scribblenauts Unlimited, and more.

3DS owners have their own batch of games to be thankful including another puzzle platformer (Crashmo) and the underappreciated Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.

Hit the break for more details on all of these games as well as this week’s new DSi and Wii downloads. (more…)

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XBLA Today: Walking Dead Episode 5, Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D, Kinect Sports Gems

Posted on November 21, 2012 by John Scalzo

Telltale has finally reached the end of the first season of their adventure game adaptation of The Walking Dead. The final episode, “No Time Left,” is available to download from the Xbox Live Arcade today for 400 Microsoft Points ($5):

The final episode of a five-part game series set in Robert Kirkman’s award-winning zombie apocalypse. With time running out and the odds stacked against you, Clementine’s fate is in your hands. The culmination of your choices leads to the stunning conclusion of this first season of The Walking Dead. Purchase of this DLC requires The Walking Dead – Episode 1: A New Day.

Also available today is Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Decade Duels Plus, a video game adaptation of the collectible card game. It’s been priced at 800 Microsoft Points ($10) and also includes the option to purchase additional card packs in-game:

Based on the popular Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s animated TV series Includes the latest cards from the official Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Trading Card Game Complete against the most popular Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s characters during the finals Battle through Single player or compete in 4 player tag duels with text and voice chat ability.

Finally, a trio of Kinect Sports Gems, bite-sized motion-based sports titles, have been added to the XBLA. Each game is very accurately titled (3 Point Contest, Ski Race, and Darts vs Zombies) and has been priced at 240 Microsoft Points ($3) apiece.

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Grand Theft Auto: Vice City comes to iOS, Android on December 6

Posted on November 21, 2012 by John Scalzo

Rockstar Games has announced that the mobile remake of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City will be available to download for iOS and Android devices on December 6. The mobile version of one of the PS2’s most popular games has been priced at $4.99 on both platforms.

This 10th Anniversary Edition brings the full experience of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City to mobile devices, with native high-resolution graphics and several enhancements unique to the iOS and Android platforms including updated character models and lighting effects, more precise firing and targeting options, a fully customizable control layout and native support for Retina display devices.

A complete list of compatible iOS/Android devices can be found at the Rockstar Newswire blog.

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