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The Joker has the last laugh in the latest Batman: Arkham City trailer
Hugo Strange may be running Arkham City, but The Joker is still the biggest baddie of them all in the newest trailer for Batman: Arkham City. How serious is The Clown Prince of Crime? He actually considers killing Batman.
Batman: Arkham City will be available for the PS3 and Xbox 360 on October 18 with the PC version arriving in November.
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Tagged Batman: Arkham City
Blizzard will release Diablo III in early 2012
Were you hoping that Blizzard would release Diablo III this year? Well, Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaime just dashed your dreams by announcing the RPG now has an official release window of “early 2012.”
But it’s not so bad as the tongue-in-cheek press release that accompanied this announcement more than makes up for it:
Despite a sterling record of always hitting its release targets, Blizzard Entertainment today announced that the expected launch window for Diablo III, the next title in the company’s critically acclaimed series of action role-playing games, will be moving into early 2012.
Very amusing. Of course, Diablo III never actually had a late 2011 release date, so it didn’t move anywhere. But it’s nice to pretend. And pretend Mike Morhaime does.
“With every game we make, the temptation is always very strong to launch as soon as possible. However, we didn’t put so many years of work into Diablo III to release a game that was almost ready,” Morhaime said.
In response to the 2012 release date, Blizzard will extend the Diablo III beta, which began on September 20.
Posted in News, PC
Tagged Diablo III
CoD Black Ops Rezurrection Map Pack now available on PC, PS3
This is just a quick reminder that the Call of Duty: Black Ops Rezurrection Map Pack is now available to download from the PlayStation Store and PC download services.
Priced at $14.99 on both platforms, the pack includes reworked versions of the original Zombies maps (“Nacht der Untoten,” “Verruckt,” “Shi No Numa” and “Der Riese”) as well as a brand new map, “Moon.”
Download it today or get yourself pumped for the Double XP Weekend on September 23-25 with the awesome Rezurrection trailer above.
Posted in News, PC, PS3
Tagged Call of Duty: Black Ops
Diablo III beta begins; more invites coming
The fiery gates leading to the Burning Hells have begun to swing open.
With those words, Blizzard has officially opened the Diablo III closed beta. If you’ve been chosen to participate in the beta, your invite should be coming soon. If you weren’t chosen, take heed, for Blizzard will release more beta keys as the test continues. That’s right, take heed. I’m setting the mood here people.
Naturally, feedback from the beta will be used to shape the finalized game. Best of all, the Diablo III beta doesn’t come with a non-disclosure agreement, so testers are free to talk about the beta with anyone they want.
If your beta warrior needs a mystical guide in their quest against the forces of evil, Blizzard doesn’t have a wizened old man on standby, but they have posted a Diablo III Beta FAQ to answer all your questions.
Forsooth, Diablo III is almost ready to be released!
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Tagged Diablo III
PC version of Batman: Arkham City delayed until November; new screens released
In a very short note, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has announced that the PC version of Batman: Arkham City will be released in November instead of on October 18 with the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions. That’s it. That’s the entirety of what the publisher had to say on the matter.
However, while they didn’t say “we’re sorry,” releasing a batch of new screenshots showcasing a battle with Bane and the Monarch Theatre (where’s Bruce’s parents were killed) is a welcome sight. You can check them out after the break. (more…)
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Tagged Batman: Arkham City
Battlefield 3 open beta begins September 29
It’s been a long time coming, but EA and DICE have finally announced that the Battlefield 3 open beta will begin on September 29 for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 owners. If you’ve pre-ordered Battlefield 3 through EA’s Origin store or purchased the Limited Edition/Tier 1 Edition of Medal of Honor, you’ll receive access to the beta 48 hours earlier on September 27.
The beta will be available until October 10 and will give gamers a chance to try Battlefield 3 early as well as give the Battlelog social platform a spin. PC players must download the Origin client to join the beta while PS3 and Xbox 360 owners will be able to download it from the PlayStation Store or Xbox Live Marketplace.
DICE has also launched a Battlefield Beta FAQ if you still have questions. Dismissed!
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Tagged Battlefield 3
THQ taps Crytek to develop Homefront 2
Executives at THQ haven’t been shy about declaring Homefront the start of a new series, even before it was released. Today, the publisher made good on their promises by announcing that Homefront 2 is in development at Crytek (Crysis, FarCry).
“We see Homefront as a really strong universe that has a lot of potential and that has been expertly created and marketed by THQ,” said Cevat Yerli, Founder, CEO and President of Crytek. “We believe that bringing our level of quality, creativity and production values to the next Homefront title creates an opportunity for both THQ and Crytek to deliver a truly blockbuster game. It’s really important to us that THQ has the faith in giving us a lot of creative freedom over one of its most important properties to allow us to bring the Homefront world to life in a new and innovative way.”
Original developer Kaos Studios was shut down by THQ earlier this year, prompting the Crytek shift. As development of the series moves to Europe, so does the storyline. It’s just a tease so far, but here’s all we know about the plot of Homefront 2:
“[T]he splintered nations of Europe struggle to maintain peace at home, as the global economy continues its downward spiral, and civil order disintegrates. The world is teetering on the brink of ruin…”
According to THQ, Homefront 2 (which is just a working title) will be available on the PC and consoles during their 2014 fiscal year. For those without a THQ financial calendar handy, that means the game will be released between April 1, 2013 and March 31, 2014. So it’s very likely the “consoles” THQ is referring to are the Wii U, PS4 and Xbox 720.
Deus Ex: Human Revolution Review: Put Some Deus Ex In Your Machina
Philosophy and Video Games have an on-again, off-again relationship. Philosophy will say, “Hey would you like to explore new and innovative ways for people to interact with an engaging and intelligent story?” To which Video Games say, “Nah! Gimme some of them flashing lights, explosions, gore, and jiggle physics. Do you have a wet nap? My fingers are covered in Cheetos dust.”
But sometimes they will find a middle ground. Philosophy will bring over nachos and guacamole and Video Games will sidle in with something that makes you question the future of evolution for humanity or the value of Objectivism. “Wow, someone has been reading Ayn Rand and William Gibson. What are your thoughts on transhumanism?,” Philosophy might ask. To which Video Games would respond, “This guac is pretty good. Could you pass the hot sauce?”
OK, maybe Video Games still have a ways to go. But brace yourself, pick up the spilled nachos, and prepare for the kinetic blend of intelligence and excitement that is Deus Ex: Human Revolution. (more…)