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Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7 comes to every console this holiday

Posted on May 19, 2011 by John Scalzo

When WB Games announced the title of the first Lego Harry Potter as Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4, you know that a followup was inevitable. And now, on the cusp of the final movie, the publisher has officially announced Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7.

The game has been scheduled for release this holiday season, presumably alongside the Blu-ray/DVD release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II. As you might expect from a Harry Potter game, it’s in development for every platform imaginable: 3DS, DS, PC, PS3, PSP, Wii, Xbox 360 and Sony’s Next Generation Portable (NGP).

Once again developed by TT Games, Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7 will feature all the magic found in The Boy Who Lived’s last years at Hogwarts:

Based on the last three Harry Potter books and final four films, Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7 takes players through Harry Potter’s heroic adventures in the Muggle and wizarding worlds. From Privet Drive in Little Whinging to Diagon Alley, Hogsmeade and Hogwarts – plus new locations including Grimmauld Place, the Ministry of Magic, and Godric’s Hollow – players will encounter new faces, new challenges and new magic, preparing them for the ultimate face-off against Lord Voldemort.

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Daily Scoop: May 19, 2011 – Is it Resistance 3 time yet?

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Nicole Kline

Ah, the Internet. It always brings me delicious things, like the glorious cover art for Resistance 3. It is beautiful. I can’t wait until September 6 to tear up some Chimera and find out what the hell happened to Nathan Hale. I can’t accept the ending of Resistance 2… *cries*

*Wipes tears* anyway, let’s talk deals. All I’ve got for you today is Amazon’s Deal of the Day in video games: Activision’s GoldenEye 007 for the Wii. It’s just $24.99 today, and while it doesn’t come with the golden controller, it still comes with enough fan service to make the hardcore happy. Pick it up if you’ve been waiting for a price drop on the best James Bond game ever!

No game-related shirts, but I love today’s shirt.w00t:

It’s called “In A Galaxy Bar Far Away.” LOL!

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Duke Nukem battles topless babes in strip shooting webgame

Posted on May 18, 2011 by John Scalzo

Stay classy Duke!

The official European site for Duke Nukem Forever has added a new Flash game to keep your trigger finger busy while it waits for the real thing. Loading up “Duke Nudem” at boob-tube.eu will pit gamers against four of Duke’s babes in a round of strip target practice. If Duke wins, the girls get naked. But if the girls win, Duke introduces them to his gun. In other words… Duke always wins.

Putting up a better score than the babes is not as easy you’d think. Vicky Vixen (and her MP5), Blastin’ Jo (who’s packing a heavy-duty shotgun), Deadeye Stacy (sporting an AK-47) and Rifle Rosie (with her M-16) are all crack shots and the Duke will go down in defeat a lot. So you’ll have to practice, practice, practice until you can outlast the babes. Good luck, Duke.

Duke Nukem Forever will finally be released for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 on June 14.

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Minimalist Resistance 3 box art is awesome

Posted on May 18, 2011 by John Scalzo

Were you worried that the box art for Resistance 3 would feature another generic soldier standing in front of another generic blasted out wasteland? Well, so was Sony. Instead, they’ve given us the awesomely minimalist design you see to your left (click it for an enlarged version). And check out the New York City skyline that doubles as the teeth on that Chimera!

Yup, this is completely awesome. Good job Sony. And a big pat on the back to British artist Olly Moss, who designed the box art (the PlayStation.Blog has more images using the design).

Resistance 3 will be released exclusively for the PS3 on September 6.

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Gears of War 3 becomes fastest pre-ordered title in Xbox 360 history

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Bret Morace

Major Nelson announced today that Gears of War 3 has become the fastest pre-ordered exclusive in Xbox 360 history. In real numbers, Microsoft confirmed the game has already surpassed one million pre-orders. Along with this information, Nelson released some stats about the recently completed Gears 3 beta.

Over the course of the beta’s four weeks, 1.29 million players played more than 11 million multiplayer matches. Wow. Here are some of the other stats provided by the Major:

  • 145 different countries participated in the beta
  • 249 years worth of matches played
  • More than 11 million matches completed
  • More than 927 million kills recorded
  • More than 131 million executions performed
  • More than 23 million deaths by chainsaw
  • Nearly 23 BILLION bullets fired
  • 4.9 billion ribbons and 291 million medals earned
  • 435,000 people earned the Beta exclusive Thrashball Cole skin
  • 234,000 people earned the Beta exclusive Gold Retro Lancer

Gears of War 3 will be released on September 20.

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Valve is skipping E3 2011

Posted on May 18, 2011 by John Scalzo

Were you hoping that Valve would use E3 2011 to provide more news about Portal 2 DLC or Half-Life: Episode 3? Or perhaps you were holding out hope for a surprise announcement of Left 4 Dead 3?

Well, you can forget it.

The developer sent out an email today detailing their E3 plans. And in two short sentences, they confirmed they have no E3 plans because they won’t be attending the big show. The message reads in full:

Lots of folks have mailed asking about appointment times, etc., with Valve.

Well, we are not showing any titles at this year’s show. So no appointment is needed.

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Modern Warfare 3 official site reporting for duty

Posted on May 18, 2011 by John Scalzo

Activision has launched the official website for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 at CallofDuty.com/mw3. The website is rather sparsely populated at the moment, but you can view the four teaser trailers that Infinity Ward released a few days ago.

Aside from the teasers, there’s also something interesting in the site’s footer: the Sledgehammer Games logo. I believe this is the first public acknowledgement that Sledgehammer Games lent a hand to the development of Modern Warfare 3.

These little bits of information are fun and all, but hopefully Activision has a big Call of Duty reveal coming soon.

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Sega Rally Online Arcade added to XBLA

Posted on May 18, 2011 by John Scalzo

Microsoft has revealed today’s addition to the Xbox Live Arcade: Sega Rally Online Arcade.

The latest game in the dirt-caked series comes from racing specialists Sumo Digital and will set you back 800 Microsoft Points ($10). A PlayStation Network version is also planned, but obviously you’ll have to wait for the PlayStation Store to return before you can play it.

More details on Sega Rally Online Arcade can be found right here:

When was the last time you enjoyed getting dragged through the mud? Race through five different types of terrain in more rally-bred vehicles than a baker can shake his dozen at. Including the Ford Focus RS, the classic Lancia Delta Integrale and the ferocious Bowler Nemesis. Play through a slew of modes including Time Trials, Single Races, and Championship Events. Cut to the chase and face off online in a variety of 6 Player multiplayer racing events – isn’t it about time you showed your friends who’s numero uno?

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