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.

Saints Row: The Third to give gamers “The Full Package” this November

Posted on September 24, 2012 by John Scalzo

If you missed out on Saints Row: The Third in the last year, have no fear, THQ is here. The publisher has announced “The Full Package,” a special edition of Saints Row: The Third that includes the original and all of the released downloadable content. That includes the three expansion packs (“Genkibowl VII,” “Gangstas In Space,” and “The Trouble With Clones”) and over 30 bonus items in four content packs (“Shark Attack Pack,” “Witches & Wieners Pack,” “Special Operations Pack,” and the “Genki Girl Vehicle Pack”).

“The fans have asked for it, and with the Full Package, we are happy to deliver,” said Kevin Kraff, Vice President, Global Brand Management for THQ. “With all the amazing and over-the-top DLC Volition created, the Full Package now stands as the definitive edition of Saints Row: The Third. For anyone that has yet to play this one-of-a-kind game, it’s time to strap it on.”

Saints Row: The Third – The Full Package will be available for $49.99 on the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 on November 6.

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The Walking Dead: Complete Season coming to PS3, Xbox 360 in December

Posted on September 24, 2012 by John Scalzo

Telltale Games is hard at work on Episode 4 of their adventure game adaptation of The Walking Dead. But did you know the developer also plans to release a disc-based Complete Season package for the PS3 and Xbox 360 in December? Well, you do now.

Here’s the news, straight from Telltale’s Twitter:

As you can see, not only are they releasing it in December, but on December 4, to be exact. Apologies to our Eurofriends, but I’m sure Telltale will announce a release date for your side of the Atlantic soon.

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Weekly Warp-Up: Pre-Fall Edition

Posted on September 23, 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…

Yes, the Fall has most definitely arrived and, believe it or not, Halloween is in the air as our latest edition of Kickstart This! focuses on the horrific side of things. Monstrous mutated demons in a basement… zombies on a boat… scientists in a museum… it’s all here.

Also here is a hands-on preview of this Fall’s Harry Potter For Kinect. I know that doesn’t seem like much to you, but your kids will love it.

Fall into more of this week’s biggest news stories after the break. (more…)

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New Releases: WoW Mists of Pandaria, FIFA Soccer 13, Dead or Alive 5, More

Posted on September 23, 2012 by John Scalzo

The Fall is here! The Fall is here! Say it with me… the Fall is here! Your Fall gaming rush begins now and it begins with the release of the latest expansion to the biggest MMO on the planet, World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria.

This week also marks the beginning of the annual soccer riot between EA Sports and Konami as both companies plan to release the latest iteration of their flagship soccer titles. FIFA Soccer 13 will appear on the 3DS, PC, PS3, PSP, Vita, Wii, and Xbox 360 while Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 go for the goal on the PS2, PS3, PSP, and Xbox 360.

A very different kind of kicking takes place in Team Ninja’s Dead or Alive 5. The latest game in the fighting franchise will punch and kick its way to the PS3 and Xbox 360 this week.

Finally this week, Rovio’s Angry Birds Trilogy flies onto the 3DS, PS3, and Xbox 360 and Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception is being re-released in a Game of the Year Edition.

Hit the jump for the complete list of this week’s new releases. (more…)

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First Sleeping Dogs story expansion set for October

Posted on September 21, 2012 by John Scalzo

Square Enix and developer United Front Games have just announced a ton of new downloadable content for Sleeping Dogs. The open world game will receive an (as of now, untitled) expansion to its story next month. More details will be revealed during the New York Comic-Con, which begins on October 11.

In the meantime, several other Sleeping Dogs DLC packs will be released in October, including the “Street Racer Pack,” the “SWAT Pack,” the “Tactical Soldier Pack,” and the “Community Gift Pack” (which will be free). More details, release dates, and pricing for all of these packs will be announced soon.

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Sly Cooper: Thieves In Time tagged with February 5 release date

Posted on September 21, 2012 by John Scalzo

Sly Cooper: Thieves In Time was pushed into 2013 a few weeks back, but now that vague release date has been replaced by a more specific one, specifically February 5, 2013. The PlayStation 3 and Vita game will be available in stores and available to download from the PlayStation Network on the same day.

And don’t forget, if you purchase the PS3 version of Thieves In Time, you’ll receive a voucher for a free download of the Vita version.

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Capcom announces major expansion to Dragon’s Dogma coming next year

Posted on September 21, 2012 by John Scalzo

Whether it’s pride in a new property doing well or Capcom being Capcom, the publisher has big plans for the future of Dragon’s Dogma. The company announced that two new game modes will be available to download by the end of the year: Hard Mode and Speedrun Mode. Best of all, both modes will be free.

Looking further ahead, Capcom announced that the first “major expansion” for the game will be released in 2013. Capcom is still keeping the details close to their chest (they wouldn’t even confirm if it’ll be DLC or a retail release), but they did reveal that it’ll be titled Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen. They also unveiled the trailer embedded above, so check it out.

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XBLA Today: Fire Pro Wrestling

Posted on September 21, 2012 by John Scalzo

Your Avatar played poker in Full House Poker and crashed into castles like a cannonball in Wreckateer. But neither could prepare your virtual representation for the chaos of the squared circle that is Fire Pro Wrestling.

Developed by Spike and priced at 800 Microsoft Points ($10), Fire Pro Wrestling includes local and online multiplayer modes, Leaderboards, and the ability to dress your Avatar up like a surly pirate:

Your Avatar, in a game of pro-wrestling. Fire Pro Wrestling is a dream come true game that lets your Xbox 360 Avatar fight like a real wrestler. Grow your Avatar, collect moves, costume, fight your friends offline and online, you’ll have plenty to do before rising to your wrestling stardom.

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