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BioShock Infinite finitely delayed

Posted on May 9, 2012 by John Scalzo

When BioShock Infinite turned out to be a no-show at this year’s PAX East, many con-goers began to believe the game was headed for a delay. Today, 2K Games and Irrational have confirmed our worst fears, delaying the game into 2013.

BioShock Infinite will now be available for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 on February 26, 2013. Irrational’s plan is to use the extra time to make the game “more extraordinary.”

“When we announced the release date of BioShock Infinite in March, we felt pretty good about the timing. Since then, we’ve uncovered opportunities to make Infinite into something even more extraordinary. Therefore, to give our talented team the time they need to deliver the best Infinite possible, we’ve decided to move the game’s release to February,” said Ken Levine, the Creative Director at Irrational Games and driving force behind the BioShock series.

This also means that BioShock Vita will be pushed further out as well. Levine previously revealed that the developer won’t give the handheld game their “full attention” until after Infinite ships.

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XBLA Today: Minecraft

Posted on May 9, 2012 by John Scalzo

Microsoft’s Arcade Next promotion comes to a close with the long-awaited release of Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition. The boxy sandbox game will include splitscreen co-op for four players and online play for up to eight. It’s been priced at 1600 Microsoft Points ($20) and will likely take over the XBLA landscape just like it did for PC players:

Imagine it, build it! Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition lets you create worlds from the comfort of your sofa. Play alone or play with your friends. Explore, build and conquer! At night monsters come out, so make sure to build a shelter before that happens. After that, your world is your imagination. Turn your hours into minutes with Minecraft!

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PS Store adds Saints Row 3, Need For Speed: The Run, Datura; discounts PixelJunk games

Posted on May 9, 2012 by John Scalzo

Here’s what’s new in this week’s PlayStation Store update…

Saints Row: The Third (PS3 Full Game) – Years after taking Stilwater for their own, the Third Street Saints have evolved from street gang to household brand name, with Saints sneakers, Saints energy drinks and Johnny Gat bobble head dolls all available at a store near you.

Need For Speed: The Run (PS3 Full Game) – It’s called The Run. Three-thousand miles of unforgiving asphalt from San Francisco to New York. No speed limits. No rules. No allies. Armed with just his guts and instinct, Jack battles a field of the most notorious drivers ever assembled.

Datura (PSN Game) – In Datura, the player will experience an incredibly unique scenario. As you play Datura, you find yourself in a forest. As you explore this environment, you will be presented with different scenarios in which you have to make a choice, which will determine your end result.

But more importantly, the PixelJunk series has been discounted to $1 apiece in anticipation of next week’s release of PixelJunk 4AM. Scoop ’em up!

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Michel Ancel says Beyond Good & Evil 2 is still in development

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Andrew Rainnie

Despite a whole decade since Ubisoft’s original appeared, it seems that Beyond Good & Evil 2 will prove naysayers wrong by climbing into the cold light of day. However, unlike the recent HD re-release on Xbox Live Arcade and the Playstation Network, the franchise will be seeking a home on the next generation of consoles, if we are to believe Michel Ancel, the original game’s creator. He has (once again) been quoted as saying the game is in “the active creation stage,” explaining further:

“I can say that it’s a very ambitious game and we need some tech to achieve that ambition. We focus on the game. We create it first, then we’ll see what can run it. We don’t say 2013 because we don’t know when it will come. We’re working to create a great game and it needs more tech.”

However, it has been four years since Ubisoft debuted a teaser trailer for the sequel at their short-lived Ubidays conference in 2008. A short time before that, Ancel himself stated at the Video Games Live show in Paris that BG&E2 had been in development for 18 months, suggesting that the project was perhaps put on hiatus, only to be revived by the original’s HD re-release in 2011, but retooled for the next generation. Could it be they are gearing it up for release on Nintendo’s Wii U (or perhaps the PS4 or Xbox 720)? The Wii U’s tablet controller would certainly be a good match with Jade’s camera.

[Source: Destructoid]

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Calvin Johnson’s curse begins now… EA Sports has released the Madden NFL 13 box art

Posted on May 8, 2012 by John Scalzo

Peyton Hillis was hit hard by the Madden Cover Curse last year. Perhaps harder than any player has ever been hit.***

But look at Calvin Johnson, wide receiver for the Detroit Lions. EA Sports released the official cover of Madden NFL 13 today and he’s ready for it. He isn’t scared of any curse. After all, “Megatron” stomped Dwayne Bowe, Arian Foster, Rob Gronkowski, Aaron Rodgers, and Cam Newton on his way to winning the fan vote. To see just how ready he is, click the cover to get an enlarged view.

Madden NFL 13 will be available for the PS3, Xbox 360, Vita, and other platforms this August

*** Editor’s Note: Statistically, there is no curse. We ran the numbers. We’re sure.

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Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space Episode One free to download on iOS for a limited time

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Melissa Niedringhaus

Telltale Games announced today that the iOS version of “Ice Station Santa,” the first episode of Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space, is free to download for a limited time.

In addition, all of the follow up installments in the collection are available for $2.99, or 40% off their original price.

If you’re a fan of the series, and have been wondering if getting Sam & Max on your iDevice is worth it, remember that there’s a ton of iOS-specific content like a competitive Whack-Da-Ratz minigame, and a sound board that allows you to create your own mix of words straight from the game.

To download it now, be sure to check out the Sam & Max: Beyond Space and Time page on the iTunes Store.

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Daily Scoop: May 8, 2012 – No deals

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Nicole Kline

Well, there are no deals today. I mean really, there’s nothing worth mentioning. I think the Internet has hit a lull, waiting for next week and Diablo III. I can’t believe that’s touching down the same day as Max Payne 3. If I wasn’t dating an awesome dude with a good rig, I would obviously be jumping headfirst into Max Payne. But seeing as I am, it looks like, for the first time in my life, a PC release is going to take precedence over anything else for a change. I never thought I’d see the day…

Anyway, at least there are two gaming-related t-shirts today! It’s not a total loss… (more…)

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Pre-order Hitman: Absolution from GameStop, gain access to “Sniper Challenge”

Posted on May 8, 2012 by John Scalzo

Publisher Square Enix and developer IO Interactive are teasing a major Hitman: Absolution announcement this Thursday, May 10. But an ad in the newest issue of Game Informer has beaten them to the kill.

According to the ad, gamers who pre-order Hitman: Absolution from GameStop will receive access to the Hitman: Sniper Challenge downloadable level. The best part, it appears to be a standalone mini-game (“Available NOW,” according to the ad) that comes complete with prizes for high scores.

What kind of prizes? Will the mini-game be downloadable by regular joes who don’t plan to pre-order Hitman: Absolution? We’ll have to wait until the official announcement to answer those questions.

[Source: Push Square]

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