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Jordan, Bird, Magic triple-team NBA 2K12 cover

Posted on July 21, 2011 by John Scalzo

Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. 2K Sports has chosen those three legends to grace the three different covers that’ll be available for NBA 2K12. The basketball sim will be available for the PC, PS2, PS3, PSP, Wii and Xbox 360 on October 4.

After the huge success of last year’s Jordan-infused NBA 2K11, expanding the game’s repertoire of hoops legends is a great idea. The looming NBA lockout probably influenced 2K’s decision to stay away from active players as well.

However, I wouldn’t get too attached to the artwork of His Airness. If you look close you’ll see that, instead of his familiar “23” (or even his short-lived “45”), the number on Jordan’s jersey is a “3.” (A second look reveals that the “2” in “23” is there, just pushed all the way to the left.)

Whoops! Hit the (fast) break for a look at all three covers. (more…)

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Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 adds Strider, Ghost Rider, Hawkeye, Firebrand to the fight

Posted on July 21, 2011 by John Scalzo

As expected, Capcom has used this year’s San Diego Comic-Con to announce Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3. The updated version of the crossover event will be released for the PS3 and Xbox 360 in November with an additional 12 characters, a refined fighting system, eight new stages and new modes.

Capcom also used the show to introduce four of the new fighters to the world. They include sword-wielding badass Strider Hiryu, Ghosts ‘n Goblins gargoyle Firebrand, the flame-headed Ghost Rider and archery expert Hawkeye.

Finally, the publisher confirmed that Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 will include a Spectator Mode and be priced at a wallet-friendly $39.99.

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Nintendo Video coming to America “soon”

Posted on July 21, 2011 by John Scalzo

The Nintendo Video service is not currently available from the 3DS eShop. I repeat, the Nintendo Video service is not currently available from the 3DS eShop. However, Nintendo used this week’s Nintendo Download to announce that the service will be coming soon.

When’s soon? Nobody knows. But here’s what this week’s real Nintendo Download looks like:

3DS owners will have a chance to download a 3D Classics version of the NES game Xevious. They’ll also have access to this week’s DSiWare offerings: Trollboarder, a snowboarding game with trolls (not what I expected at all); Antipole, a gravity-reversing shooter; and Kung Fu Dragon, a martial arts training game.

The WiiWare service will receive one new game today, Bobby Carrot Forever, a puzzle platformer starring Bobby Carrot.

More information on all of the games in today’s Nintendo Download can be found in Nintendo’s weekly newsletter.

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My release date sense is tingling: Spider-Man Edge of Time coming Oct. 4

Posted on July 21, 2011 by John Scalzo

Activision has unveiled a new trailer for Spider-Man: Edge of Time at Comic-Con and announced the game’s release date along with it. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (and his future counterpart, Spider-Man 2099) will make their way to the 3DS, DS, PS3, Wii and Xbox 360 on October 4.

But for now, be sure to check out the trailer above. It gives a very revealing look at some of Spider-Man’s opponents in Edge of Time.

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Daily Scoop: July 21, 2011 – Feeling hot, hot, hot

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Nicole Kline

Another record hot day is upon us here in Philadelphia. It’s supposed to get over 100 degrees both today and tomorrow. Hopefully I don’t melt when I have to go outside!

Not too much going on in deals today. Amazon’s Deal of the Day in video games is Heatwave Interactive’s Gods & Heroes: Rome Rising for the PC. Marked down to $19.99 from $49.99, this MMORPG has “fully customizable estates,” in which your character can “begin the game with their estate at the foot of Mount Olympus” which has been “destroyed by an army of cultists.” Beat down those jerks and rebuild your estate!

There’s also a 20% sale going on over at Play-Asia.com – just become a member and reap the benefits of the sale!

Today’s Ript shirt, titled “Game of Blades,” is one I know a lot of you must buy: (more…)

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Prototype 2 gets dated with a first look at Comic-Con

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Chris Urie

Alex Mercer, that other gravelly voiced super-anti-hero, will be back for another round (this time as the bad guy) against a new starring character, Sgt. James Heller, in Prototype 2. We also know when this showdown will take place as Activision has tagged Prototype 2 with an April 24, 2012 release date.

Radical Entertainment will be on hand at the Activision booth at the San Diego Comic-Con to unveil a first look at the new game. They will be hosting 15 minute stage presentations to showcase parts of the wild shape shifting action as well as to give out some Prototype branded goodies like Heller’s leather jacket and a custom Alex Mercer skinned Xbox 360. You can get a taste of the Comic-Con reveal in the trailer above.

For this new jaunt into the Prototype universe you will be assuming the role of Sgt. James Heller. You will need to use all the genetic and shape shifting weapons in your arsenal to take down Alex Mercer. But don’t worry, you will be slurping down people to assume their identities again in no time!

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The Darkness II delayed; demo available at Comic-Con

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Chris Urie

Jackie Estacado returns with the Darkness at his back… on his back? Maybe it is that the Darkness has his back…

First, the bads news. 2K Games has delayed the release of The Darkness II. Previously scheduled to ship to stores in October, the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 game will now be released on February 7, 2012.

Anyway, 2K is celebrating 15 years of The Darkness comics at Comic-Con this year. They will be co-hosting a special panel called “Spreading The Darkness: From Comic Book to Video Games and Entertainment” featuring Marc Silvestri (co-creator of The Darkness) and Mike Patton (the in-game voice of The Darkness) amongst other talented people from Top Cow Productions.

2K also plans to have 8 playable demos of The Darkness II up and running for your enjoyment at the Top Cow booth. You will get to experience first hand what they are calling Quad-Wielding. Now you can use those two extra demon arms to maim and dismember some poor schmoes while your hands remain free to perpetrate mayhem with heavy ordinance.

It is nice to see a video game respecting the source material enough to emulate it in style and spirit. It won’t be October, but you’ll get a chance to wield those extra demon arms you always wanted soon.

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Do a barrel roll in 3D with Star Fox 64 3D trailer

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Chris Urie

If you had a Nintendo 64 back in the day and took time out from leaping on goombas and playing your ocarina, then you certainly must have played Star Fox 64. It has become one of those games that has risen up into classic status alongside Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Mario 64, and Conker’s Bad Fur Day.

And now you can do a barrel roll in 3D! Check out the new trailer above complete with all that stellar voice acting you know and love.

Along with some funky new features to play along with your friends, Star Fox 64 3D should provide us all with that warm blanket of nostalgia we need until Nintendo releases The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.

Star Fox 64 3D will be released on September 9, 2011.

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