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Summer of Arcade 2012 begins July 18; all games priced and dated
We already knew that Deadlight, Dust: An Elysian Tail, Hybrid, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD, and Wreckateer would be included in this year’s Summer of Arcade. But now, thanks to Major Nelson, we know the promotion will begin on July 18 as well as the release schedule and how much each game will cost.
Ready? Here we go…
- July 18: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD (1200 Microsoft Points)
- July 25: Wreckateer (800 Microsoft Points)
- August 1: Deadlight (1200 Microsoft Points)
- August 8: Hybrid (1200 Microsoft Points)
- August 15: Dust: An Elysian Tail (1200 Microsoft Points)
Posted in News, Xbox 360
Tagged Deadlight, Dust: An Elysian Tail, Hybrid, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD, Wreckateer
Daily Scoop: June 20, 2012 – Summer solstice
Well, summer has definitely arrived! It’s set to be a blazing hot Wednesday here in Philadelphia. But hey, at least it’s Wednesday! The week is nearly halfway over.
Not very many deals today, other than the Warner Bros. Summer Vacation sale going on at Amazon. Get up to 25% off of Lego Battles Ninjago, the Scribblenauts games, and Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters, among others.
Three shirts today, one of which is an unsurprising purchase for me: (more…)
Posted in Daily Scoop, DS, Etcetera, News, Wii
First CoD Black Ops Declassified details outed by Walmart
Sony gave gamers their first taste of Call of Duty on the Vita during this year’s E3 Expo when they announced the game’s full title, Call Of Duty: Black Ops Declassified. But for those of you looking for more than the name, a product listing on Walmart.com has revealed a few more details on the game. For example, apparently, Declassified is being designed as an original game within the Call of Duty fiction with an “all-new campaign.” It’ll also include “multiplayer combat tailored for the PS Vita.”
Here’s the full product description:
Before the future could be won, history had to be written. Exposing that story exclusively on PlayStation Vita, Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified explores original fiction in the Call of Duty Black Ops universe with an all-new campaign of Special Ops missions. Optimized for gamers on-the-go, Call of Duty Black Ops: Declassified delivers the most intense handheld Call of Duty experience to date, including both Special Ops Story mode and multiplayer combat tailored for the PS Vita.
Official announcements? We don’t need no stinking official announcements!
Posted in News
Tagged Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified, Vita
THQ handcuffs Saints Row: Enter the Dominatrix expansion to Saints Row 4
First, the bad news… THQ has cancelled Saints Row: The Third – Enter the Dominatrix.
Now, the good news… THQ cancelled Saints Row: The Third – Enter the Dominatrix so they could incorporate the content from the standalone expansion into Saints Row 4, which was given a 2013 release date!
THQ’s new President, Jason Rubin, had some very interesting things to say about the decision: “I asked the team what it could achieve given more time, more resources, and a broader scope for the project. We all agreed we wanted to play that game. When it comes to Saints Row, it’s clear our fans want bigger, better, and even more over the top.”
That is quite the reversal for Rubin who, just a little over a week ago, told reporters that he thought Saints Row: The Third was “embarrassing.”
Another major question has emerged from this news, and that’s the fate of Volition’s Insane. The first part of Guillermo Del Toro’s video game trilogy was originally scheduled for a 2013 release, but with Volition hard at work on Saints Row 4, will they have time to finish the horror title too?
Of course, considering Rubin’s comments last week, Insane may already be cancelled.
Posted in News, PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Tagged Saints Row IV
Okami HD with Move support heading to PSN
In a move that is sure to win back fans after a series of DLC controversies, Capcom has unveiled a high definition version of cult classic Okami exclusively for the PlayStation Network.
The PS2 game has already enjoyed a reprise on the Wii, and although there was a learning curve with the motion controls, it proved a more visceral experience painting Amaterasu’s sumi-e ink spells with the Wiimote than with a pair of analogue sticks. Now PlayStation 3 users will enjoy the same fluidity, as the game is compatible with the Move and with incorporated PS3 Trophies.
If you have not played the original, then this will be well worth the $19.99 price tag, although I am personally hoping that Capcom has a sequel up their sleeve.
Okami HD will be available on the PSN this Fall.
PS Store Today: Ghost Recon Future Solider, Lego Batman 2, more
It’s Tuesday afternoon, so that means gamers across the country are about to receive another massive PlayStation Store update from Sony. This week’s theme appears to be sequel-related.
For example, there’s the latest entry in the Ghost Recon series, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier (PS3). There’s also the most recent Lego game, Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes (Vita). Rounding out the Full Games update is Two Worlds II: Velvet Game Of The Year Edition (PS3), which took its name from the velvet case it originally came in. Kind of hard to replicate that on the PS Store.
On the PSN front, there’s Magic: The Gathering – Duels Of The Planeswalkers 2013, which is a sequel to the equally tongue-twisting Magic: The Gathering – blah blah blah 2012.
Finally, the PSone Classic Tomba! is now available to download from the PSN. It’s not a sequel, but it did eventually receive a sequel and maybe that game will make an appearance in a future PS Store update.
For more information on all of these games, hit the jump. And for a complete list of this week’s new game add-ons, including the Battlefield 3 “Close Quarters” expansion, head over to the PlayStation Blog. (more…)
Posted in News
Tagged Lego Batman 2, PS3, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, Vita
Daily Scoop – June 19, 2012 – Cranky edition
It’s a beautiful Tuesday, which should mean I’m in a mood to match, but I’m super cranky for some reason. My stomach’s been acting up again, so no coffee for me, and no coffee means tired Nicole, and tired Nicole usually means cranky Nicole. Sigh. I just want to play my DS all day…
What’s up in the deal world today? Not too much, sadly. Amazon is offering $10 off Xbox Live 3 Month Gold Memberships, bringing them down to $14.99 from $24.99. Also, if you buy a Kinect sensor with Kinect Adventures, you’ll receive Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor for free. Not bad, not bad.
Not much else going on, really – other than all the neat stuff you can get for pre-ordering games right now. If you pre-order Amazing Spider-Man, you get the Stan Lee Adventure Pack, which lets you look for missing pages from Lee’s latest script. Oh, and he voices it, too. Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy comes with a gripped stylus and stickers to put on it. Talk about adorable!
Another day with just one t-shirt… (more…)
Posted in Daily Scoop, Etcetera, News
Doom 3: BFG Edition will light up store shelves in October
Bethesda Softworks has announced a release date for id Software’s remastered rendition of Doom 3, Doom 3: BFG Edition. The game, available on the PS3 and Xbox 360 for the first time, will be released on October 16 in North America and on October 19 across Europe. A PC version will hit store shelves in both regions on the same day.
Not only will the Doom 3: BFG Edition collect Doom 3, the Resurrection of Evil expansion pack, and a new set of stages (dubbed “The Lost Mission” by id), but it’ll also include Doom and Doom II. The package will also feature plenty of tweaks and improvements such as a 3D display option, Achievements/Trophies, improved rendering and lighting, a new checkpoint save system, an always-on flashlight, and support for head-mounted displays.
The Doom 3: BFG Edition will be priced at $39.99 on the PS3 and Xbox 360. The PC version will carry an even lower $29.99 price.