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Daily Scoop: August 29, 2011 – Bye, PAX

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Nicole Kline

Ah, PAX – we hardly knew ye. There was a plethora of news (and the Penny Arcade game is getting a third episode, for real!). I watched from afar (when the hurricane wasn’t knocking out all my power) and missed you. Hopefully some friends grabbed me some swag!

Anyway, onto the deals! Today’s Deal of the Day in video games over at Amazon is Konami’s Karaoke Revolution Glee Bundle for the Wii. It’s $30.99 down from $49.99, and has 35 songs from season one of the hit show. Scoop it up!

Amazon’s also got new weekly deals up – and there are a lot of them!

To round it all out, there’s an awesome t-shirt called “The Battle of Nintendor” over at Ript, and I want it: (more…)

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Just Dance with Scorpion, Smoke, Sub-Zero and Reptile at PAX

Posted on August 29, 2011 by John Scalzo

Ubisoft brought Just Dance 3 to this weekend’s PAX Prime and in between giving gamers the chance to try out the new Kinect-powered Xbox 360 version, a quartet of ninjas from the Mortal Kombat universe stopped by to shake their groove things to “I Was Made For Lovin’ You” by KISS. OK, it was just a bunch of guys cosplaying as Scorpion, Smoke, Sub-Zero and Reptile. Still pretty awesome though.

Just Dance 3 will be released for the PS3, Wii and Xbox 360 on October 11. Ninja costumes not included.

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Halo 4 is the start of the Reclaimer Trilogy; no beta codes with Halo Anniversary

Posted on August 28, 2011 by John Scalzo

While there wasn’t a new trailer, the Halo 4 panel at PAX Prime has revealed a bit more about the Master Chief’s next adventure.

Developer 343 Industries is referring to the three-part story that’ll begin with Halo 4 as The Reclaimer Trilogy. According to Creative Director Josh Holmes, the game will look deeper at the Master Chief than ever before: “It’s a little bit about getting closer to that character than we have in past games.” Part of this character study will involve John-117’s relationship with Cortana, his AI companion.

But Franchise Director Frank O’Connor assured those in attendance that discovering more about the Master Chief’s character won’t be the only exploration players experience in Halo 4. He confirmed that the game will feature more glimpses into the Forerunner civilization, including buildings and technology that “[aren’t] completely dead.”

Finally, O’Connor passed along some bad news, confirming that there won’t be any Halo 4 multiplayer beta access codes included with Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary.

[Source: GameSpot]

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Assassin’s Creed: Revelations will answer a lot of questions, but not all

Posted on August 28, 2011 by John Scalzo

Speaking to Destructoid at this weekend’s PAX Prime, Assassin’s Creed: Revelations Creative Director Alex Amancio revealed that the game will do a better job of answering fan’s questions than Brotherhood did.

“People are going to go ‘Oh, okay, I get it!’ or ‘I never thought they were going to show me that!,’ and it really sets you up for what’s the come.”

“We actually found [an article online], I forget where it is on the web, somebody did a ‘Top 10 Things Fans Want to Know About Assassin’s Creed.’ And in that top 10 list, we actually answer seven.”

Amancio also said, “We want to avoid what I like to call the X-Files effect, where you risk crumbling under the weight of your own mythology.” So the team at Ubisoft Montreal is well aware that fans actually want some revelations to come out of a game actually subtitled Revelations.

Let’s hope so. This “Assassin’s Creed III announced!… no wait… it’s just another game starring Ezio” thing is getting old. Assassin’s Creed: Revelations will be available for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 on November 15.

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Weekly Warp-Up: Hurricane PAX

Posted on August 28, 2011 by John Scalzo

No, that’s not a typo. Welcome to the Weekly Warp-Up, your weekly wrap-up of the biggest and the best articles posted at Warp Zoned this week…

Batten down the hatches! It’s PAX time! Whether you’re in Seattle for the big show or hiding in your basement from the fury of Irene, it’s a good time to review the week that was in video game news.

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This week, Episode 18 of the Warp Zoned Podcast focused on a new report that said only 10% of games get finished these days and our favorite Gamescom reveals. We wrap it up with a discussion about Diablo III and somewhere in there, we even talk about Operation Rainfall.

Hit the jump for the rest of the Weekly Warp-Up. (more…)

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Hey dollface, check out this new Twisted Metal trailer featuring Dollface

Posted on August 27, 2011 by John Scalzo

Twisted Metal‘s own version of Dr. Doom, Dollface, is the star of the game’s latest trailer. The character’s creepy backstory is intercut with new gameplay footage featuring the Juggernaut, Murder Balls and the Meat Grinder. Enjoy!

Twisted Metal was delayed a few weeks ago and will no longer make its original Fall 2010 release date. But thankfully, David Jaffe recently revealed that Valentine’s Day 2012 is going to be totally twisted.

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Mass Effect 3 fans select redhead “FemShep” as official character model

Posted on August 27, 2011 by John Scalzo

The voting is over and BioWare has unveiled the official female Shepard character model. You can see the franchise’s first official “FemShep” to your left. More concept art featuring the redheaded Shepard can be found after the break.

Mass Effect 3 will be released for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 on March 6, 2012. EA and BioWare have promised that the female Shepard will make an appearance on the cover of the game’s Collector’s Edition as well as in a special FemShep-centric trailer. (more…)

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The real-life science behind Deus Ex: Human Revolution

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Chris Urie

Deus Ex: Human Revolution brings up some interesting ideas about the future of the human body. It has limitations. You can’t jump 15 straight up into the air. You can’t crush steel with your fist. But what if you could upgrade your body like the PC you are using to play Deus Ex?

Rob Spence is a cyborg (more specifically an eyeborg, he lost an eye and replaced it with a camera). Join him on a journey through the science behind prosthetic and cyborg technology in Deus Ex: Human Revolution and in real life. From eyes, to arms and legs, Spence showcases some of the most advanced technology in prosthetics.

All we can do is wait and see. Your body might be the next thing to become obsolete.

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