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Pre-order Transformers: Fall of Cybertron from GameStop, receive a G1 Optimus Prime Skin

Posted on July 29, 2012 by John Scalzo

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron is less than a month away, but if you pre-order the game from GameStop, you’ll receive exclusive access to the “G1 Retro Pack,” which includes an Optimus Prime G1 Skin, and two G1 Retro weapons: the Megatron Gun and the Shockwave Cannon. You can get a look at Optimus Prime’s new paint job in the trailer above, which has been perfectly cued to “The Touch,” Stan Bush’s perfect rockin’ signature tune from 1985’s Transformers: The Movies.

In addition to the G1 goodies, pre-ordering Transformers: Fall of Cybertron will also net you early access to the game’s demo. The demo will be available to download from the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Marketplace on July 31, but pre-order purchasers will receive a code to download it instantly.

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron will be released for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 on August 21.

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Trion Worlds to publish Crytek’s Warface

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Nicole Kline

Trion Worlds recently announced that it will be publishing Crytek’s Warface, a free-to-play social first-person shooter, in North America, Europe, Turkey, Australia and New Zealand. The game is currently live in Russia with two million registered users, and won awards at the Russian KRI Awards for Best Game and Best Graphics.

CEO and founder of Crytek, Cevat Yerli, had this to say: “Trion is the company spearheading a revolution in gaming through delivering premium online games across big genres powered by a proven, cutting edge platform. The combination of this platform, GFACE and Warface shows Crytek’s commitment to finding innovative new ways to bring superior gaming experiences and AAA titles to gamers. That’s why we are creating strong strategic alliances with the best online publishers across the world.”

Dr. Lars Buttler, CEO and founder of Trion Worlds, said, “Crytek has repeatedly proven their foresight and they are doing that again by leading the shift towards delivering high-quality, free-to-play, online games. We are very impressed with Warface and Crytek’s commitment to polished gameplay, amazing graphics, technical excellence, and real innovation. We very much feel that we are kindred companies and stand strong together.”

Warface features cooperative multiplayer missions as well as PVP all sent in a “player versus environment” which is updated constantly. Add in Cryengine 3, and you’ve potentially got a recipe for success.

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Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition gets a September release date

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Nicole Kline

Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition is coming to PCs next month, just 14 years after the initial release of the original Baldur’s Gate. The enhanced edition will be running on a version of the Infinity Engine that has been upgraded and improved. There’s a lot of new stuff here, including a new adventure called “The Black Pits,” three new characters: Dorn Il-Khan, Neera the Wild Mage, and Rasaad yn Bashir, and lots more:

  • A new collection of player character voice sets
  • Native support for high resolution widescreen displays
  • Over 400 improvements to the original game
  • Improved multiplayer support, with connectivity between all platforms

The Enhanced Edition will be available for PC download on September 18 for $19.99 and is available for pre-order now. It is also scheduled to be released sometime in September for the iPad and Mac, with an Android release to be announced.

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New Releases: Kingdom Hearts 3D, Risen 2, Growlanser IV, More

Posted on July 28, 2012 by John Scalzo

We’re turning the calendar over to August this week, but that’s not going to put a stop to the Summer games drought. Although this week is a bit more loaded than recent weeks.

A big part of that is the release of Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance for the 3DS. Dream Drop Distance is the first game in the Kingdom Hearts series for the handheld and Square Enix picked a perfect time to bring it across the Pacific.

Another anticipated RPG makes its way to stores this week. Growlanser: Wayfarer of Time, from Atlus, is a strategy RPG for the PSP that was originally released on the PS2 (as Growlanser IV) in 2003. However, that version of the game never escaped Japan, so Wayfarer of Time is technically a “new” game.

Also available this week is the console version of Risen 2: Dark Waters. The pirate-themed RPG will be available for the PS3 and Xbox 360.

Finally, Myst comes to the 3DS with “a brand new age” and PC players will be able to try their hand at the budget minigame collection Nightmares From the Deep: The Cursed Heart.

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Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn officially announced for PC and PS3

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Nicole Kline

Square Enix has rebuilt Final Fantasy XIV from the ground up, complete with a brand new world and storyline as well as a new name: Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. This MMORPG will take place in Eorzea on the planet Hydaelyn. The game “centers on the core concept of rebirth, featuring a new world to explore and storyline to experience,” according to the announcement.

Naoki Yoshida, Producer and Director of Final Fantasy XIV, said, “Since announcing our plans for the future of the title last October, we have been working tirelessly to include all of the elements that we have promised in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. This new title not only becomes a symbol of a completely new Final Fantasy XIV, but also marks the beginning of a new stage as the latest title in the Final Fantasy series. I hope you’re looking forward to it!”

If you’re one of those people looking forward to it, check out the official website. Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn will be out “soon” for PC and PS3.

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Daniel Craig leads 007 Legends voice cast

Posted on July 27, 2012 by John Scalzo

Activision’s upcoming Bond game, 007 Legends, is said to be the first game based on the superspy’s exploits that ties together the storylines from multiple movies. So appropriately, Activision has signed up voice actors from across the series.

As expected, Skyfall star Daniel Craig will once again step up to voice James Bond’s smooth wit and cool one liners. He’ll be joined by Rory Kinnear, who’ll reprise his role as MI6’s Chief of Staff, Bill Tanner. A third Skyfall cast member, Naomie Harris, will also make an appearance in the game.

Besides Skyfall, the villainous duo from Moonraker will be well represented in 007 Legends. Michael Lonsdale will return to voice Hugo Drax and Richard Kiel will play the (mostly) mute Jaws.

The words these actors speak will come from screenwriter Bruce Feirstein, who has quite the history with the Bond franchise himself. Feirstein wrote GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, and The World Is Not Enough as well as the Bond games Everything or Nothing, From Russia With Love, Blood Stone, and GoldenEye 007: Reloaded.

Finally, Activision has recruited David Arnold (Die Another Day, Tomorrow Never Dies) and Kevin Kiner to compose the soundtrack for 007 Legends.

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Skylanders Giants buzzes into stores on October 21

Posted on July 26, 2012 by John Scalzo

Meet Swarm. Swarm is a giant bee warrior and he’s going to be stinging his way through the enemies of Skylanders Giants when it release this Fall.

Oh… speaking of release dates… Activision also announced that the game will be available in stores for the 3DS, PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360 on October 21. A PC version is also planned, but it’s currently without a release date.

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“Death Comes For All” in this new Darksiders II trailer

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Nicole Kline

Darksiders II is coming out in just a few weeks, and this new trailer doesn’t make the wait any easier. This is an all-gameplay trailer, too, which means everything you’re seeing is what you’ll be playing. I have to say, I like the character design for Death. He’s less Grim Reaper and more… well… bad-ass horseman. I dig it.

Darksiders II comes out on August 14 for PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

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