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New Releases: Vita, Syndicate, Asura’s Wrath, More

Posted on February 18, 2012 by John Scalzo

After a special pre-launch launch last week, Sony is ready to officially launch their next handheld, the Vita, in two different packages: The $249.99 Wi-Fi Edition and the $299.99 3G/Wi-Fi Edition. A handful of additional launch titles will follow it into stores this week including Army Corps of Hell, Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus, and Touch My Katamari.

If you prefer to play on a full-size console, there are several other big releases this week including Starbreeze’s first-person shooter reboot of Syndicate (PC, PS3, Xbox 360) and Capcom’s crazy brawler, Asura’s Wrath (PS3, Xbox 360).

Finally, Konami plans to release Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D on that other handheld device (the 3DS).

You can check out the full list of the rest of this week’s new releases after the break. (more…)

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Maxis to announce next project at GDC 2012

Posted on February 18, 2012 by John Scalzo

It’s starting to look like Electronic Arts has every intention of owning this year’s Game Developers Conference. A few days ago, the publisher confirmed that a Medal of Honor 2 announcement will take place during the conference. Now, EA’s Senior Director of PR, Erik Reynolds, has also revealed that Maxis (creators of SimCity, The Sims, and Spore) will unveil their next project during the “EA Game Changers” event.

Scheduled for Tuesday, March 6 at 6:00 PM (Pacific Time), the event’s tagline is “How Can We Change the World Together?,” so whatever Maxis is cooking up, expect it to have a ton of community features like we saw in Spore. The event has also been described as “huge” and Reynolds promised that “special guests” will be in attendance.

If you can’t make it to GDC, fret not, as EA plans to livestream the announcement at EA.com/gamechangers.

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Modern Warfare 3 “Overwatch” trailer reaches dizzying heights

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Nicole Kline

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3‘s latest Elite Drop, “Overwatch,” will be on top of a New York high rise. You’ll laugh at the overt sexism, appreciate the “cornucopia of sniping nooks and crannies,” and generally drool at how good this looks. Oh, and there’s more Rob Riggle too.

Me? Give me some Nuketown 24/7 and I’m a happy gal.

“Overwatch” will be available on February 21 for Xbox Live for Call of Duty Elite Premium members.

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Razer making Mass Effect 3 accessories

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Nicole Kline

Razer has teamed up with BioWare to make some sleek, fancy peripherals for Mass Effect 3. These drool-worthy accessories include:

  • Razer Imperator gaming mouse
  • Razer Vespula dual-sided gaming mouse mat
  • Razer BlackWidow Ultimate gaming keyboard
  • Razer Onza Tournament Edition Xbox 360 controller
  • Razer Chimaera Xbox 360 gaming headset

Plan on playing Mass Effect 3 on the PlayStation 3? Womp womp. No accessories for you. There will also be an iPhone case and a messenger bag for sale as well. (If you’re me, then you’re doubly screwed: I’ve got a PS3 and an Android phone!)

Mass Effect 3 peripherals are currently available for pre-order at the Razer store. The game is due out on March 6 for PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

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Max Payne 3 trailer #2 has a lot of grit

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Nicole Kline

Max Payne is back in this new trailer for Max Payne 3, which is made from in-game footage, if you can believe it. It looks gritty, badass, and realistic. You can practically smell the alcohol on Payne’s breath. Great job, Rockstar.

Max Payne 3 will be on May 15 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 and May 29 on PC.

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Batman: Arkham City, L.A. Noire lead 2012 BAFTAs with 8 noms each

Posted on February 16, 2012 by John Scalzo

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts have announced the nominees for the 2012 BAFTA Video Game Awards. In all, 48 games were nominated in 18 categories including four new awards for this year: “Debut Game,” “Online – Browser,” “Online – Multiplayer,” and “Performer.”

Batman: Arkham City and L.A. Noire garnered the most nominations from the BAFTA board with eight apiece. Several other games have a chance to win big when the awards are handed out on March 16 including Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception (six nominations), LittleBigPlanet 2 (also six), Portal 2 (five), The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (five), and Deus Ex: Human Revolution (four).

Arkham City, Skyrim, L.A. Noire, and Portal 2 will be competing for the prestigious “Best Game” award along with FIFA Soccer 12 amd The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.

Finally, voting for the BAFTA’s yearly audience participation award, The GAME Award, is now online at BAFTAGAMEAward.com.

Hit the jump for a complete list of all the nominees. (more…)

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Another Prototype 2 Collector’s Edition announced

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Nicole Kline

Check out the trailer for Radical Entertainment’s latest Prototype 2 collector’s edition (it’s also getting the previously announced RadNet Edition). Dubbed the Blackwatch Edition, this version of the game carries a premium price ($79.99) and Activision has produced a premium trailer to show it off. Why a collector’s edition of a game requires a trailer is beyond me, but this one isn’t actually that bad.

What’s included in this edition? I’m glad you asked:

  • Prototype 2 RadNet Edition Content
  • Free Prototype 2 DLC Pack #1 – Colossal Mayhem
  • Official Prototype 2 Soundtrack CD
  • Exclusive Prototype 2 Hardbound Art Book
  • Dark Horse Digital Comic “Prototype: The Labrinth”
  • 20% Discount Voucher at Prototype Merchandise Store

Fans eager to play as James Heller and kill Alex Mercer should be extra pleased with this collector’s edition, and should pre-order it now as supplies are limited (or so they say). I still haven’t played the original Prototype, but I want to play it more after watching that trailer.

Prototype 2 will be available for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 on April 24.

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Ubisoft announces October 30 release for Assassin’s Creed III

Posted on February 15, 2012 by John Scalzo

No more spinoffs and no more side stories, Ubisoft has officially announced that Assassin’s Creed III will be available on October 30.

And if you’re looking for more information, you can keep looking, as a release date was all the publisher was willing to share. However, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot did have this to say:

“Assassin’s Creed 3 is the true next generation of both the Assassin’s Creed brand and interactive entertainment/storytelling in general.”

“[It will be] the biggest launch in Ubisoft history.”

“We will push the title a lot because it’s a fantastic product that the team has been working on for three years. What we have seen is just fabulous.”

PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 versions of Assassin’s Creed III are likely, but currently unannounced. An Assassin’s Creed game is also in the works for the Wii U, so don’t be surprised to see the third entry in the series on Nintendo’s next system as well.

[Source: Kotaku, Joystiq, Game Informer]

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