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Final episode of Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn now available

Posted on November 2, 2012 by John Scalzo

The fifth, and final, episode of the Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn webseries is here. All that’s left is to watch as Lasky and the Master Chief go toe-to-toe with the Covenant. Will they make it out alive? Since Forward Unto Dawn is a prequel, that’s a big yes. But it’s still fun to watch.

If you missed any part of Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn, head over to our hub page for the webseries and catch up on the previous episodes. And don’t forget, Halo 4 launches for the Xbox 360 on November 6.

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Portal 2 “In Motion” expansion coming to PSN on November 6

Posted on November 2, 2012 by John Scalzo

The Portal 2 PlayStation Move update will hit the PlayStation Store this Tuesday, November 6. The free update will add Move support to the main game, and if you don’t own Portal 2, you’ll be able to download it from the Store beginning Tuesday as well.

Also available on November 6 will be the “In Motion” expansion, which is exclusive to the PS3. Priced at $9.99, and developed by Sixsense, the “In Motion” expansion will add “scaling and rotation of objects as well as portal surfing.”

You can get your first look at Portal 2 “In Motion” thanks to the trailer above.

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Japan getting 3DS remake of Dragon Quest VII in February

Posted on November 2, 2012 by John Scalzo

Dragon Quest VII was one of the last major games to be released for the PlayStation in the US. And it was such a massive game (over 100 hours of gameplay, and that’s without completing any sidequests), that most people didn’t even finish it. But if you live in Japan, you’ll soon be getting a second shot, as Square Enix has announced that a Dragon Quest VII remake will be available for the 3DS on February 7, 2013.

The remake is being developed by Arte Piazza, who brought Dragon Quest IV, V, and VI to the DS in recent years. A decision on an American release hasn’t been made yet, but according to Joystiq, Square Enix is “currently evaluating the title for the Western markets.”

Hey Square Enix, if you’re doing a poll, put me down for a “yes.”

[Source: Siliconera]

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Ubisoft is hiring for Watch Dogs team… with a dev diary

Posted on November 1, 2012 by John Scalzo

Watch Dogs was a huge hit at this year’s E3 Expo, and not just because nobody had ever heard of it before its June debut. The open world game showed an intriguing near-future world where your every digital communication is monitored and scrutinized.

But to create a world that big, the combined strength of Ubisoft Montreal and Reflections UK still need a few more people to make it happen. So they’ve put together the developer’s diary you see above to extoll the virtues of working for Ubisoft and to get the world exited about Watch Dogs all over again.

If you’re interested in applying, you should head over to Ubisoft’s official employment site. The rest of us should sit tight and wait for more details of the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 game ahead of its possible 2013 release.

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Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel slips into stores on March 26

Posted on November 1, 2012 by John Scalzo

EA and Visceral Games have announced that Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel will be released for the PS3 and Xbox 360 on March 26, 2013.

The Devil’s Cartel is Visceral’s first crack at the Army of Two series, and they want put their stamp on it with a story that is “more intense and mature.” The game’s topical plot focuses on the titular Army of Two protecting a Mexican politician from a bloodthirsty drug lord.

“With Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel we wanted to take the series in a new direction while also leveraging the aspects that made the first two Army of Two games unique,” said Julian Beak, Executive Producer, Visceral Games. “We knew coming out of the gate that meaningful co-op gameplay, customization and over-the-top action would be key pillars for us, and we’re bringing these elements to the next level by presenting them in a setting that is more serious in order to dial up the intensity.”

To sweeten the pot, EA has also announced that everyone who pre-orders The Devil’s Cartel will be upgraded to the “Overkill Edition,” which comes packed with exclusive powerups and weaponry.

More details on the contents of the Overkill Edition can be found after the break. (more…)

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Pre-order Crysis 3, get a downloadable copy of Crysis for free

Posted on November 1, 2012 by John Scalzo

Are you looking forward to next February’s release of Crysis 3? But are you feeling a little lost since you never played the original Crysis? Well, good news! EA has announced that if you pre-order Crysis 3, you’ll receive a download voucher that can be exchanged for a digital copy of Crysis on the PC, PS3, or Xbox 360.

“The release of Crysis in 2007 was truly a watershed moment for first-person shooters and raised the bar on cutting-edge visuals and gameplay and we could not be more thrilled to include the original game as a pre-order bonus,” said Cevat Yerli, Chief Executive Officer of Crytek. “Building upon the framework laid by the previous games, Crysis 3 offers unparalleled tactical freedom as players experience New York City’s Seven Wonders and adapt to the truly unique challenges they present. By blending the best elements of the series so far, we’ve created an action experience that we believe will blow fans away.”

If you are interested in pre-ordering Crysis 3, EA also wants to remind you that you’ll receive the Hunter’s Edition, which will include access to the Predator Bow and the Hunter Nanosuit module.

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Daily Scoop: November 1, 2012 – After the Rain

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Nicole Kline

Hurricane Sandy sure left the East Coast in a daze. Philadelphia didn’t get too much damage – a few downed trees here and there – but all in all, we’re OK. My boyfriend and I had two days off, so we just played a boatload of Borderlands 2, watched some Venture Bros, and did some cleaning. It was pretty fantastic.

Oh, and speaking of Venture Bros, we were Hank and Dean for Halloween – pictures forthcoming.

Not a lot of deals going on today. There are some pre-order bonuses being advertised at Amazon, like Raul Mendez’s backstory and the new Nuketown map when you pre-order Call of Duty: Black Ops II, or the customizable “Web” armor skin for Halo 4. Oh, and they’re also having a $50 sale on select Xbox 360 consoles, including the Xbox 360 Limited Edition Halo 4 bundle. Scoop ’em up!

There are a couple of good t-shirts out there: (more…)

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Nintendo’s Wii U advertising campaign begins in US

Posted on November 1, 2012 by John Scalzo

We’ve already had a look at how Nintendo plans to advertise the Wii U in the United Kingdom. But today, the consolemaker has unveiled the commercial that American audiences will soon see on their TV screens.

I think the idea we’re supposed to take away from this is that the Wii U is futuristic… like Jetsons style.

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