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.

Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim DLC expansions coming to Xbox 360 first

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Nicole Kline

In a move sure to surprise no one, Bethesda announced today that The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim‘s first two DLC packs will be available first on the Xbox 360. It will be arriving on Live a full 30 days before being available elsewhere.

“If you’d like to be the first to break new ground in Skyrim,” the press release says, “Xbox Live is the only destination that won’t keep you waiting.”

Who isn’t tired of timed exclusivity? Raise your hand, so I can punch you.

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New Halo: Anniversary Multiplayer Maps, Stereoscopic 3D Mode announced

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Nicole Kline

Halo Fest has been host to some announcements about Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary already. According to Major Nelson, 343 Industries announced three new maps, all of which are playable at Halo Fest. The maps are “Timberland,” “Prisoner,” and “Installation 04.” Also playable are several fan favorite maps, including “Damnation” and “Beaver Creek.”

The game will also be available in stereoscopic 3D, for those gamers fortunate and rich enough to own a 3D television. For those of you at Halo Fest, you can check it out in action this very weekend. For anyone who doesn’t already know, Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary will be available November 15 for the Xbox 360.

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Quantum Conundrum revealed by Square Enix

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Nicole Kline

Square Enix has finally released the details on one of the new titles they’ve been working on, entitled Quantum Conundrum. Squenix has been working with Airtight Games and the co-creator of Portal, Kim Swift, to make this “quirky and engaging first-person platform puzzle game.” Set for release in early 2012, the game will be coming to the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.

The game sounds pretty amazing so far:

In Quantum Conundrum, players take on the role of a young kid dropped off on his uncle’s doorstep for the weekend; his uncle just so happens to be the brilliant, eccentric inventor, Professor Fitz Quadwrangle. Upon entering the Professor’s vast manor home retrofitted with crazy technology to test his latest hypotheses, players quickly realize their uncle has gone missing. Fortunately, players soon gain access to Professor Quadwrangle’s latest invention, the Inter-Dimensional Shift Device, which, at the press of a button, will shift the world around them to an entirely new dimension. In order to find him, players must use the newly found IDS Device to dynamically change the world to and from a variety of different dimensions to progress through the complicated Quadwrangle Manor. While on the journey, becoming adept at utilizing the various dimensions will help them trek from one bizarre and challenging room to the next. It might sound easy enough, but it is a tall order for a kid in a giant puzzle of a manor!

If you’re at PAX this weekend, be sure to check out their exclusive panel on Saturday, August 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the Pegasus Room.

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Penny Arcade Adventures: Episode 3 announced – FOR REAL

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Nicole Kline

No, this is not a drill, or a joke, or a test of any sort. The third episode of Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, HAS JUST BEEN ANNOUNCED. If you knew me very well, you would know that I do not joke about these things, and that this is a thing that I have been wishing for. The Penny Arcade team will be joining forces with Zeboyd Games to make this happen. Episode 3 will launch in 2012 on “as many systems [as possible].”

Robert Khoo – who mentioned on Facebook that they had quite a few new projects coming out – said, “We originally had the idea of an NES-style RPG last year, but we couldn’t find the right people to do it. After we saw Zeboyd’s Breath of Death VII and Cthulhu Saves the World, we knew we didn’t have to look around anymore. Zeboyd was a perfect match.”

Now please pardon me whilst I faint. *vapors*

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Daily Scoop: August 26, 2011 – PAX arrives!

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Nicole Kline

PAX Prime has arrived! And sadly, I am still in Philadelphia. Due to financial issues, I had to cancel my trip. But that doesn’t mean we won’t still be writing about everything as it comes out! Keep your eyes here for the latest info as we get it.

Today’s Deal of the Day in video games over at Amazon today is CTA Digital’s Wii Knockout Boxing Gloves for $9.99. It’s (unsurprisingly) compatible with Wii boxing games, including Punch-Out!, Victorious Boxers: Revolution, FaceBreaker: K.O. Party, and Ready 2 Rumble: Revolution.

No video game t-shirts today, but again, today’s shirt.w00t, called “Do Not Pass Go,” made me squee a bit: (more…)

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Daily Scoop: August 25, 2011 – The hurricane approaches!

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Nicole Kline

So we’re having earthquakes these days on the east coast, and next up is a hurricane! Hurricane Irene (which happens to be my middle name) is on her way to rain out everyone’s weekend. Here’s hoping everyone stays safe and dry!

Today’s Deal of the Day in video games over at Amazon today is Sony’s PlayStation Move Heroes for just $19.99. If you’re looking for a game to play with your dust-covered Move controller, this might be a good choice. My opinion? Call me when it’s $9.99.

No video game t-shirts today, but today’s shirt.w00t, called “There is No Escape,” is pretty cute: (more…)

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Daily Scoop: August 24, 2011 – 80s movies galore!

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Nicole Kline

Iiiiiit’s Wednesday! We’re at the halfway mark through the work week. Hopefully we won’t have another earthquake today! Though I’m not tired of people asking, “Did you feel it?!?!” Yes, I feel it! I feel the cosmos!

Anywho, Amazon’s Deal of the Day in video games today is Aksys’ 9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors for the Nintendo DS. It’s just $20.99 today, and is chock full of some really amazing puzzles. Check it out!

No video game t-shirts today, but there are two 80s movies t-shirts that will make you chuckle: (more…)

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Daily Scoop: August 23, 2011 – Gold Box Event!

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Nicole Kline

Yay! It’s Video Game Gold Box Event day over at Amazon! Weeeeee!! On sale all day is Just Dance Summer Party for the Wii for just $14.99 (it’s got Estelle’s “American Boy” – squeeeee!). Here’s the full list of other Gold Box deals and when they’re coming, updated as we get the information:

  • 6:00 AM PDT/9:00 AM EST: A single player, AI team-based RPG that brings thought-provoking, addictive fun to the PSP – it’s Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 Portable for $27.99!
  • 8:00 AM PDT/11:00 AM EST: Bust out your vuvuzelas one last time. (probably 2010 FIFA World Cup !) – yup! it’s 2010 FIFA World Cup for $14.99!
  • 11:00 AM PDT/2:00 PM EST: Relive and play through memorable, historic moments of the Masters with this starter bundle for the PlayStation Move. (probably Tiger Woods 12 Move Bundle!)
  • 2:00 PM PDT/5:00 PM EST: Yoo are the star (probably Yoostar 2!)
  • 5:00 PM PDT/8:00 PM EST: A mob of fun-loving zombies is about to invade your X360
  • 8:00 PM PDT/11:00 PM EST: Step into the cage with this mixed martial arts brawler for the PS3

Also, remember that awesome Hello Kitty/Street Fighter article we posted a while back? Well, it turns out that it’s a real t-shirt called “Hello Kit-Li” by artist Karen Hallion, and can be purchased over at Redbubble. Righteous!

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