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Rockstar confirms L.A. Noire’s May 17 release

Posted on January 24, 2011 by John Scalzo

In case you missed the leaked trailer this weekend, Rockstar Games has officially released the second trailer for L.A. Noire and you can check it out above.

As expected, the PS3 and Xbox 360 game has been tagged with a May 17 release date, so we won’t have to wait much longer to start chasing a serial killer in the noirish 1940s.

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PlayStation Store ’11 for 2011′ sale going on for select PS3 titles

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Mike Gutierrez

The PlayStation store is kicking off the new year by slicing half off the price of some of its biggest and best titles. From now until Monday January 31st, North American PSN users can choose from the following list of eleven games to grab at a discount:

* Costume Quest – $7.49 sale price; $14.99 regular price
* Deathspank Thongs of Virtue – $7.49 sale price; $14.99 regular price
* Hoard – $7.49 sale price; $14.99 regular price
* Soldner-X2: Final Prototype – $6.49 sale price; $12.99 regular price
* MotorStorm 3D Rift – $4.99 sale price; $9.99 regular price
* Peggle – $4.99 sale price; $9.99 regular price
* Space Invaders Infinity Gene – $4.99 sale price; $9.99 regular price
* Swords and Soliders – $4.99 sale price; $9.99 regular price
* Tumble – $4.99 sale price; $9.99 regular price
* Comet Crash – $4.99 sale price; $9.99 regular price
* Shatter – $3.99 sale price; $7.99 regular price

It’s a pretty nice sale, considering it has PSN exclusive hits like Shatter and Soldner-X2, as well as cutting edge stuff like MotorStorm 3D Rift for those of you with 3DTV’s. Better act fast though as you have only about a week to get on it.

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Mortal Kombat: Rebirth digital series officially announced

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Mike Gutierrez

If you were amazed by the pitch video by Kevin Tancharoen attempting to sell the idea of a new Mortal Kombat movie (see above), you’re in luck. If you weren’t, there’s something wrong with you. Today Warner Premiere officially announced they would be taking on Tancharoen as director for a digital live action mini-series exploring the background of some of MK’s most prolific characters, such as Scorpion, Johnny Cage, and Liu Kang. The original video contained more realistic back stories for fantastical characters like Scorpion and Reptile, and focused on these and other MK villains terrorizing “Deacon City.” It’s not clear if this will continue the concept or cast of the original video, but in any case you can be this project in some very passionate, capable hands.

While the first Mortal Kombat movie (and theme song) has enjoyed cult classic status, the second was seen as a major embarrassment for fans of the series. But with a killer game returning to the series roots on April 19th and a series helmed by someone with a vision like Tancharoen, 2011 could be one of the best years yet for the series.

Warner Premiere revealed that the ten-part anthology series will be available through “digital online retailers” this Spring.

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Daily Scoop: January 24, 2011 – Pretty much the best Monday morning ever

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Nicole Kline

It’s that time again! Time to bring another dose of the Daily Scoop. It’s been an awesome Monday morning so far, and I contribute it partly to one of the funniest headlines I’ve ever seen: PSP 2 Makes Pocket Bulges Almost R-rated. It’s an old article, but with all the talk about the leaked PSP 2 details, it’s still relevant.

Today’s Amazon Deal of the Day in Video Games is THQ’s WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2011 for the Wii. It’s $34.99 down from $49.99, and includes a “Road to WrestleMania” mode. If you’re excited by that, my guess is you probably already own this game.

While today’s Tee Fury shirt is not related to video games, I’m posting it anyway because it made me laugh out loud. Check out this fantastic piece of awesome:

My inner 13-year-old is freaking OUT.

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LittleBigPlanet 2 Review: It’s Sacktacular

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Nicole Kline

LittleBigPlanet 2 is the sequel to one of the PlayStation 3’s most beloved games. In the original, Media Molecule won our hearts by introducing the adorable protagonist, Sackboy. The second game continues in the same thread – it’s a platforming game in which Sackboy must play the hero and save the “world,” as it were. But in addition to all it has to offer by way of the single player, they’ve also expanded their multiplayer – in the first, you could make your own levels; now, you not only make your own levels, but you can even link them together to create entire games – and more. LBP2 touts itself as “not just a platforming game, but a platform for games,” in which you can make twin-stick shooters, shoot ’em ups, racers, and even first person shooters. But bringing such a huge amount of content to the table doesn’t come without pitfalls. (more…)

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Samus NOT playable in Dead or Alive: Dimensions… um, I think…

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Mike Gutierrez

Metroid fans, namely our Editor-In-Chief John Scalzo, got pretty excited when Samus Aran and Ridley popped up as background characters making a cameo in a Dead or Alive: Dimensions trailer. Many hoped this meant Samus would be appearing in the 3DS fighting title as a playable character. According to Eurogamer, that’s not happening.

In an abhorrently translated quote, the media outlet claims the head of Team Ninja, Yosuke Hayashi, as wanting Dimensions to be the ‘best’ version of DoA to date, and as such, “the concept of Dead or Alive as the best version of the game means Samus Aran or Metroid is something different. That’s why we are not focusing on that in terms of the concept. So talking about Samus Aran, is she playable or not? This time she’s not playable.” I hate to break it to you, Hayashia, but it sounds like playable Samus Aran would go a LONG way to making Dead or Alive: Dimensions the ‘best’ version of the game.

He does go on to confirm that the cameo from the trailer will remain. “But Samus Aran will be shown in the game. She comes to help the player. That’s the collaboration shown there [in the trailer]. But how you can unlock Samus Aran? Please find out by yourself.” So apparently Samus will be in the game as an assist character but you have to unlock her. Really? Unlock a character in the background? In any case stay tuned to Warp Zoned for more 3DS and Dead or Alive: Dimensions news.

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PSP2 details leaked – will have 3G support, OLED screen

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Nicole Kline

Japanese newspaper Nikkei has released details on the PSP2, citing that it will have 3G support, wireless LAN, an OLED touch screen, and a new processor for handling high resolution visuals, developed by Sony. The 3G service will not allow for phone calls, but – in Japan – it will allow gamers to connect to the internet via the provider, NTT DoCoMo. Additionally, the so-called “PlayStation Phone” will use Google’s Android OS and button-based controls.

There’s no word yet on pricing, or whether or not the 3G on the PSP2 will have any kind of subscription fee – and, if so, if there will be a Wi-Fi only version made available. According to Andriasang, information about the PSP2 will be given at a press conference on January 27th, and the PlayStation Phone should be unveiled next month.

[Note: The image above is a fan-made mockup of the PSP2 and not the real thing.]

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New GamesRadar application, Cheats and Guides, brings walkthroughs to you

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Nicole Kline

Tired of having to wait until you get to a computer to find cheats, guides, and walkthroughs? GamesRadar has a convenient solution for you – an application for the iPhone/iPod Touch that brings a vast storehouse of information to gamers’ fingertips. The app has nearly 60,000 cheats, guides, and walkthroughs for over 8,600 games and is user-friendly, offering gamers the ability to search as well as utilize a favorites list for their most-used information. There are even unlockable badges – what gamer doesn’t love that?

But I’m saving the best for last – this application is free. You can find more information at the iTunes store.

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