Author: Nicole Kline

Nicole Kline is Warp Zoned's Senior Editor. She first began preparing for the job by climbing a milk crate to play Centipede in an arcade. You can find her on PSN under the name toitle or you can email her at nicole AT warpzoned DOT com.

Razer making Mass Effect 3 accessories

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Nicole Kline

Razer has teamed up with BioWare to make some sleek, fancy peripherals for Mass Effect 3. These drool-worthy accessories include:

  • Razer Imperator gaming mouse
  • Razer Vespula dual-sided gaming mouse mat
  • Razer BlackWidow Ultimate gaming keyboard
  • Razer Onza Tournament Edition Xbox 360 controller
  • Razer Chimaera Xbox 360 gaming headset

Plan on playing Mass Effect 3 on the PlayStation 3? Womp womp. No accessories for you. There will also be an iPhone case and a messenger bag for sale as well. (If you’re me, then you’re doubly screwed: I’ve got a PS3 and an Android phone!)

Mass Effect 3 peripherals are currently available for pre-order at the Razer store. The game is due out on March 6 for PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

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Twisted Metal movie announced

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Nicole Kline

Since I’m catching you as you’re coming up for air from playing the new Twisted Metal, I’ll give you some good news – Sony has made a deal with Brian Taylor to make a live-action movie based on the game.

According to Deadline:

Like the game, the film will revolve around an underground event that pits a number of combatants in a fight to the death. They are outfitted in armored weaponized cars that are pimped out with heavy weaponry that includes missiles and machine guns. Some drop mines or launch electrical charges. The proprietor of the race is Calypso, a string-puller dedicating to examining the human condition, such as what makes a peaceful man violent, what terrifies a violent man and who will make a Faustian bargain in which they risk their lives. The sole survivor will get any wish granted.

I’m torn here – while there’s a lot of potential here for an awesome movie, they’ve signed on the guy who is responsible for the Ghost Rider and Crank movies. It’s hard to tell if this is a good thing or a bad thing.

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Max Payne 3 trailer #2 has a lot of grit

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Nicole Kline

Max Payne is back in this new trailer for Max Payne 3, which is made from in-game footage, if you can believe it. It looks gritty, badass, and realistic. You can practically smell the alcohol on Payne’s breath. Great job, Rockstar.

Max Payne 3 will be on May 15 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 and May 29 on PC.

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Daily Scoop: February 17, 2012 – Bake-off!

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Nicole Kline

Well, as I promised, I’ve been baking and baking and baking today, interspersed with some reading (Walking Dead is so good), gaming (I heart Final Fantasy XIII-2), and writing. Oh yeah, and some grocery shopping. Exciting, amirite?

There’s a couple of digital deals over at Amazon as their Deal of the Day in video games. They’ve got Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 for $4.99, Mass Effect for $4.99, Mass Effect 2 for $4.99, and Mass Effect 2 – Digital Deluxe Edition for $7.49. This is an excellent time to get into the Mass Effect games, seeing as Mass Effect 3 is just around the corner!

No shirts today, folks. Yesterday’s four shirts probably jinxed us for life.

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Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch delayed; four gameplay videos released

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Nicole Kline

Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch has been delayed in North America, but with good reason. According to publisher Namco Bandai, the reason for the delay is an awesome one – not only will the game have a full English dub, but there will also be an option for the Japanese vocal track with English subtitles. My heart did a dozen cartwheels when it heard the news.

This PS3 exclusive, which is a collaboration between Level-5 and Studio Ghibli (can you say powerhouses?), will be out in winter of 2012 (AKA November/December) instead of early 2012 as first announced. To make you feel better, you can hit the jump for the four new gameplay videos that were released. Spoiler alert: they’re incredible. (more…)

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New trailer for The Last Story shows off game mechanics

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Nicole Kline

The Last Story is looking better and better with each passing moment. In the latest trailer, we get to see game mechanics, including some awesome battle scenes – as well as some of the customization options. The music is haunting, the graphics are beautiful, and the collector’s edition looks gorgeous. It’ll be released in Europe February 24, with a North American release hopefully soon to follow.

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Daily Scoop: February 16, 2012 – Major gaming t-shirt round-up!

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Nicole Kline

It’s Thursday! But I’m off tomorrow (can anyone say The Secret World of Arrietty?) so today is really my Friday. Hooray! I plan on baking, playing more Final Fantasy XIII-2, baking, knitting, baking, doing some laundry, baking, and reading. Oh, and did I mention I’ll be baking? Baking!

Not really all that much in the way of deals today, I’m afraid. The Deal of the Day in video games over at Amazon is the PC download of Trendy Entertainment’s Dungeon Defenders for $2.99 marked down from $14.99. Um, scoop it up, I guess? If you’re into that?

Fortunately, there are plenty of video game shirts today to make up for it! I’ve got a record-breaking four shirts for you today! (more…)

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NBA 2K12: Game of the Year Edition announced

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Nicole Kline

2K has announced the NBA 2K12 Game of the Year Edition, which will be sold exclusively at Best Buy. This edition will include the game, the Legend’s Showcase add-on content, and a commemorative poster of Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird.

Jason Argent, vice president of marketing for 2K Sports, said, “We’re always committed to giving our fans great value. This is a great opportunity to not only get your hands on NBA 2K12, but the terrific Legend’s Showcase content as well. Gamers and basketball fans alike will love this package.”

NBA 2K12 Game of the Year Edition will be out on March 11 for PS3 and Xbox 360 and will cost $49.99.

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