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PS4 owners can now download PS2 games from the PlayStation Store

Posted on December 5, 2015 by John Scalzo

Sony is getting back into the backwards compatibility game with the announcement that PS4 owners will now be able to download PS2 games from the PlayStation Store. Eight titles, most priced at $14.99 apiece, will be included in the first wave of releases, which features the famed Grand Theft Auto III Trilogy, Twisted Metal Black, Dark Cloud, and several others:

  • Dark Cloud
  • Grand Theft Auto III
  • Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
  • Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
  • The Mark of Kri
  • Rogue Galaxy
  • Twisted Metal Black
  • War of the Monsters

So what do you get for your $14.99? Sony has confirmed, in a post on the PlayStation Blog, that all PS2-On-PS4 games will be uprendered to 1080p and include support for Trophies, Remote Play, Live Broadcast, Share Play, and Activity Feeds. For the Trophies, Sony consulted with the original development teams to ensure that they “capture the spirit and feeling” of each game.

Sony plans to add new PS2-On-PS4 games to the PlayStation Store “on a regular basis,” and will be showcasing many of them during this weekend’s PlayStation Experience. So if you’re in San Francisco for the big show, you’ll be able to play most of the games listed above (minus GTA3 and Twisted Metal Black) on the show floor, along with future releases PaRappa the Rapper 2 and The King of Fighters 2000.

In case your memory of these games has been lost to the mists of time, more information on all of them can be found after the break. (more…)

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Daily Scoop: December 4, 2015 – Game Awards games on sale

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Nicole Kline

It’s Friday, and that means it’s the weekend! I’ve got lots planned, but still hope to cram in some time for gaming all weekend. Speaking of which, let’s talk about the deals that are hitting just in time!

There are some great deals in the Humble Store right now. Pick up Far Cry 4 for $24.99, Far Cry 3: Deluxe Edition for $9.99, and Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon for $3.74. That’s not all – there are lots of others, including Albert & Otto: The Adventure Begins for $3.99, Last Word for $7.99, and Hearthlands for $9.99.

Steam is honoring last night’s Game Awards by putting the nominated games on sale! Get Sunset for $14.99, Life Is Strange for $2.49, and the big winner, The Witcher 3, for $29.99. Their Weekend Deal is Bound by Flame, which is on sale for $5.99, and their Daily Deal is Strider, which is just $4.94.

Let’s wrap all of this up with some t-shirts! (more…)

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The Games of December 2015

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Warp Zoned Staff

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Other than Xenoblade Chronicles X, there’s not a lot we’re hyped up for this month at Warp Zoned. That’s is probably a good thing, since most of us have picked up quite a few new games during this year’s Black Friday sales. And we also need to hit up that backlog as well! Read on to see what else we’re talking about playing in this cold month of December. (more…)

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Xbox Store Today: Rock Zombie, Super Party Sports Football

Posted on December 4, 2015 by John Scalzo

xboxgamesstore-logoThe Xbox Games Store closes out this Friday afternoon with the release of two new games that are now available to download. Rock Zombie is a beat ’em up starring three punk rock women who’ve found themselves at the center of a zombie apocalypse. And Super Party Sports: Football is a physics puzzler that asks players to use all their soccer skills to knock down their opponents.

More details on both games can be found right here:

Xbox One Games

Rock Zombie ($7.99)
What would happen if a concert of a female rock band was invaded by a horde of zombies? The answer to that question can be found in this videogame which combines both, classic gameplay from the Arcade Golden Age with modern 3D graphics. Features: 20 action-packed levels in which you will fight against all kinds of enemies, ride a motorbike, drive cars, and much more. An amazing story told through 300 comic strips between the action scenes. Three characters to choose from: Zoe, Sasha, and Crystal. A variety of weapons, outfits, concept arts and collectable material to unlock in the zombie museum.

Super Party Sports: Football ($4.99)
Charge up your soccer ball, calculate power and shoot down every rival in your way! Featuring smashing physics puzzle action and 100 levels of tactical fun. Pass, shoot and destroy your opponents in brilliant battles on the field. Plan effective passes, take down heavy rowdies and smash the goalkeeper to win the match. Super Party Sports: Football is a physics puzzle game full of action and fun. Solve tricky riddles, fight against different types of enemies and score a goal. Take the challenge with players from different leagues and FCs. Choose your favorite 11 to play your own cup finals 2014.

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Dark Souls III will be released on April 12; Collector’s Edition announced

Posted on December 4, 2015 by John Scalzo

Bandai Namco and From Software have unveiled a brand new trailer for Dark Souls III, but this one has a surprise at the end… a release date! The publisher and developer have also announced details about Dark Souls III’s Collector’s Edition, which has been priced at $129.99 and will be available for the PS4 and Xbox One. It’ll include a Dark Souls III Game Disc, Collector’s Box, Prima Starter Guide, Official Soundtrack, Official Art Book, Cloth Game Map, and a 10” Red Knight Statue.

Players who pre-order the standard version of Dark Souls III on the PS4 or Xbox One will be upgraded to the special Day One Edition, which will include the Prima Starter Guide, Official Soundtrack, and “Exclusive O-Sleeve Packaging.”

Dark Souls III will also be released for the PC (via Steam) on April 12.

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Rock Band VR announced for Oculus Rift/PC

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Nicole Kline

Harmonix and Oculus announced they’re making Rock Band VR, and they did it in the most adorable way possible with this video. Watch it to see DragonForce attempt to make rock stars out of the staff. They showed some footage of the game as well, where you play guitar from first-person view, and can look around to see the audience cheering for you and watch your virtual band rock out. Some folks will surely say that it looks very similar to Guitar Hero Live.

Rock Band VR is due out for the PC sometime in 2016 after the launch of the Oculus Rift.

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Telltale will release a new Batman game in 2016

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Nicole Kline

Telltale released a trailer at last night’s Game Awards announcing a new Batman game set for release in 2016. This comes just a few months after they announced they’ll be also releasing a Marvel game in 2017. I can’t believe they’re able to keep such a tight lid on these! Also, they are so busy.

There’s no formal date other than “2016,” and not much other information other than that it’ll be “A Telltale Game Series.” Here’s hoping Kevin Conroy will be voicing Batman!

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Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End gets a new trailer and a new character

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Nicole Kline

The Game Awards gave us a slew of great new trailers last night, and among them was this gem. It seems Nathan Drake has something this unfriendly new character wants, and it has nothing to do with his charm. Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End is scheduled to launch on March 18, 2016 exclusively for the PlayStation 4.

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