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The Michael Bay commercial for Need For Speed: The Run is directed by Michael Bay

Posted on November 5, 2011 by John Scalzo

EA gave Michael Bay the chance to cut a commercial for Need For Speed: The Run because… well, why the hell not? Bay is known for making movies with fast cars, fast (and scantily clad) women, and lots of explosions; and that’s just what we get in this trailer. There’s also plenty of slow motion, a few car crashes (also in slow motion), and a rousing score (while main character Jack punches out a cop in slowmotion). Yup, this is a Michael Bay-directed trailer all right.

Need For Speed: The Run will be available in stores on November 15.

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Everyone else is doing it: Google “Do a barrel roll” now!

Posted on November 3, 2011 by John Scalzo

This has been spreading like wildfire throughout the entire Internet all day, so it’s likely you’ve already seen it. But it’s also a neat little Easter egg, so here goes…

Go to Google and search for “Do a barrel roll.” And if you need a link, here’s a link: “Do a barrel roll.” Now sit back and watch the fun (provided you’re not using Internet Explorer, the trick doesn’t work in IE).

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Metal Gear Solid: Rising, Alan Wake 2, new BioWare game to premiere at 2011 Spike TV VGAs

Posted on November 3, 2011 by John Scalzo

The tribe has spoken. Actually, Spike TV has spoken, and they’ve revealed that “Survivor” creator Mark Burnett will produce the 2011 Spike TV Video Game Awards. This year’s VGAs will be held on Saturday, December 10 at 8 PM (Eastern Time) and broadcast live on Spike TV, MTV2, and online.

“I am so excited to be working with Spike on the VGAs,” said Mark Burnett. “I have teenage boys so video games are already a part of my life. They kick my butt in [Call of Duty: Black Ops] on a regular basis, but now are letting me win in hopes of seeing some of the world premieres before the show. We are going to have a lot of fun.”

And speaking of world premieres, Spike TV has revealed that this year’s world premiere slate will include Metal Gear Solid: Rising (with a special introduction by Hideo Kojima), Alan Wake 2, and “a new project and new studio from BioWare.” We know BioWare is hard at work on Dragon Age III, but Spike TV is being secretive about the specific game for now.

Finally, the TV channel has announced the nominees for two categories, Game of the Year and Most Anticipated Game. They’re available after the break. (more…)

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Rainbow 6: Patriots terrorizes Game Informer’s December issue

Posted on November 3, 2011 by John Scalzo

Game Informer has revealed that the cover of their December issue will belong to Tom Clancy’s Rainbow 6: Patriots, the first new game in the Rainbow 6 series since 2008’s Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Vegas 2. But don’t get too excited just yet, the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 game won’t be released until 2013.

“Terrorism has evolved, and so has Rainbow 6,” said Creative Director David Sears. “In Rainbow 6: Patriots, all the team play, tactics, and realism that fans of the series love have been coupled with an exciting new narrative direction. This adds an unprecedented level of humanity that will make Rainbow 6: Patriots an extremely tense and immersive experience.”

Patriots will be developed by Ubisoft Montreal and will take the series into the realm of domestic terrorism for the first time (the “exciting new narrative direction” Sears was talking about). This time, the Rainbow team will be searching for the True Patriots, a militia organization that wants to “behead corporate America” and overthrow the U.S. government.

The word “controversial” is used multiple times in Game Informer’s December issue tease. Yet, the game’s story seems to be taking many of its cues from Timothy McVeigh and the 1994 Oklahoma City bombing. McVeigh even referred to himself as a “patriot” after his arrest.

It’ll be interesting to see if Tom Clancy’s Rainbow 6: Patriots is a “ripped from the headlines” adaptation of that terrorist act or if it’ll pull a “24” and use the homegrown terrorist militia angle as a lead-in to something bigger.

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Battlefield 3 blasts its way to 5 million in sales

Posted on November 1, 2011 by John Scalzo

EA battles its way into the fight for this Fall’s most popular game as the company has announced that Battlefield 3 sold five million copies in its first week.

“From Tokyo to Los Angeles, Sydney to London, millions of fans have been playing all weekend long — we are overwhelmed by the global response to Battlefield 3,” said Patrick Soderlund, Executive Vice President of the EA Games Label. “It is extremely gratifying to deliver an entertainment experience that delights our fans, and to have the opportunity to introduce new people to the franchise. Already, we are seeing unprecedented play times and online activity which is very rewarding. This launch solidifies Battlefield as a leading entertainment brand.”

Battlefield 3’s massive first week sales propels it past Gears of War 3 (which launched with three million in sales) and Batman: Arkham City (4.6 million copies were shipped in its first week) as the biggest launch of the Fall.

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Capcom dates RE: Operation Raccoon City, Asura’s Wrath

Posted on October 29, 2011 by John Scalzo

It looks like our return to Raccoon City will be delayed as Capcom has announced 2012 release dates for Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City and Asura’s Wrath.

Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City will be released for the PS3 and Xbox 360 on March 20, 2012 with a PC release scheduled for later in the year. Capcom has also announced that their retelling of Resident Evil 2/3 from Umbrella’s viewpoint will be available in a Special Edition that includes a copy of the game, in a Steelbook case with exclusive art, stylized foil sleeve, Umbrella Security Service embroidered patch, Spec Ops Field Unit embroidered patch, and eight in-game bonus weapons.

Operation Raccoon City will be beaten to stores by action game Asura’s Wrath. Developed by CyberConnect2, the game will be available for the PS3 and Xbox 360 on February 21, 2012.

These two titles join Capcom’s previously announced 2012 lineup including the Vita version of Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 (February 22), Dragon’s Dogma (early 2012) and Resident Evil Revelations (February 7).

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New Releases: Uncharted 3, Sonic Generations, GoldenEye 007 Reloaded, More

Posted on October 29, 2011 by John Scalzo

November is here, and with it, the Fall gaming rush goes into overdrive.

This week sees the release of the PS3-exclusive Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception, Naughty Dog’s latest Nathan Drake adventure promises to be its biggest yet. In fact, it’s so big, it’s off the charts (rimshot).

The rest of this week’s new releases are a throwback to a simpler time including…

For the non-throwback minded, there’ll also be an NCIS (PC, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360) game available in stores this week.

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

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Nightwing is nobody’s sidekick in this Batman: Arkham City trailer

Posted on October 26, 2011 by John Scalzo

WB Games and Rocksteady plan to release the Nightwing Pack for Batman: Arkham City on November 1, but they’ve decided to give us an early taste of the former Boy Wonder going toe-to-toe with The Joker’s thugs in the trailer above.

One thing’s for sure, Chris O’Donnell has never been this badass in his whole life.

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