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Do you want a new Need For Speed: Most Wanted gameplay trailer?

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Nicole Kline

Did you say no? Well too bad. This new Need for Speed: Most Wanted trailer introduces you to the Corvette ZR1, The Koenigsegg Agera R, and the Hummer H1 Alpha, just a few of the stars of the new game.

Most Wanted is not about “pristine cars sitting untouched in a showroom,” so get that thought out of your head. This game is about getting dirty and smashy, driving fast (pedal to the metal and all that), and taking on your rivals as well as the police. The open world of Fairhaven City features heavily policed freeways, downtown grids, industrial zones, tunnels, storm drains, and high-speed open roads.

Need for Speed: Most Wanted will be out on October 30 for Android, iOS, PC, PS3, PlayStation Vita, and Xbox 360.

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Metal Gear Solid 4 Trophy patch now available

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Nicole Kline

Looking for an excuse to replay Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots? Not that you need an excuse, but Konami has provided you with the perfect one: the long-awaited Trophy patch is now live in North America, Europe, and Japan. Not only does it add in Trophy support, it also removes the pesky loading screens before each chapter in the single-player campaign. If you can’t wait to get home and see the beautiful list, you can check out all of the Trophies at the PlayStation Blog.

A retail re-release of the game with the Trophy patch already installed is planned, though there’s no information on when we in North America will receive it.

[Source: Game Informer]

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Sony to release God of War Saga, InFamous Collection on August 28

Posted on August 6, 2012 by John Scalzo

It looks like the Ratchet & Clank Collection won’t be the only compilation of classic titles Sony has planned for an August 28 release. The publisher has just announced plans to package together an InFamous Collection and the God of War Saga on that day as well. Both Collections will be available for a super-low price of $29.99 each.

The InFamous Collection will include both games in the series, InFamous and InFamous 2, as well as InFamous: Festival of Blood, a formerly PSN-exclusive title. In addition to the games, “additional character costumes, power ups and weapon styles” and “extra missions” will be included in the compilation.

The God of War Saga will include five games: God of War, God of War II, God of War III, God of War: Chains of Olympus, and God of War: Ghost of Sparta. This package will also include “exclusive bonus content.”

Finally, Sony revealed that more Collections will be released this Fall.

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Way of the Samurai 4 coming to PSN on August 21

Posted on August 6, 2012 by John Scalzo

XSEED Games has announced that Way of the Samurai 4 will be available on the PlayStation Store in all of its nut-punching glory on August 21. The download-only title will be priced at $39.99 and, according to XSEED, will include branching storylines and multiple endings.

It will also include the weirdness that the Way of the Samurai series is known for, as the game’s tagline makes clear: “Be the hero Amihama deserves… or just run around like a maniac.”

Yeah, our unnamed hero obviously ain’t Batman. Though he does carry a bunch of wonderful toys…

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John Carmack: “Doom 4 will be done when it’s done”

Posted on August 5, 2012 by John Scalzo

John Carmack, id Software’s founder and chief Technical Director, told the assembled masses at this weekend’s QuakeCon that Doom 4 “will be done when it’s done.”

The existence of Doom 4 was confirmed back in 2008 and this vague progress report is nothing new. At one point, parent company Bethesda Softworks even denied the game was ever officially announced.

Work on the title appears to be well underway now though, with Carmack stating that id’s entire mobile team has been tasked with completing Doom 3: BFG Edition. After that game’s October launch, the entire company’s resources will be devoted to the development of Doom 4. Unfortunately, a side effect of these redoubled efforts towards Doom 4’s development will result in the end of mobile game development at id.

However, Carmack also reassured fans that the company will move back into mobile development “at the appropriate time.”

[Source: Game Informer, Polygon]

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New Releases: Persona 4 Arena

Posted on August 4, 2012 by John Scalzo

After a veritable bounty last week, this week the new release calendar is limited to a single new game.

That game is Atlus’ Persona 4: Arena, a 2D fighter based on the popular PS2 RPG. It was developed by Arc System Works and it’s available on both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

If a Persona 4 fighter doesn’t thrill you, there’s always this week’s downloadable content (including Sony’s Sound Shapes and Microsoft’s Hybrid) to look forward to.

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Army of Two 3 announced; EA gives development duties to Visceral

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Nicole Kline

Game Informer has revealed the cover of their September issue, and it’s EA’s Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel. They’ve handed the reins over to Visceral Montreal, who have proven their mettle with the much-loved Dead Space franchise. There are a lot of changes being made – there will be two new characters, Alpha and Bravo, as well as a more mature storyline and feel to the game. The game will also be developed using the Frostbite 2 engine, which is great news for… well… everyone.

Producer Zach Mumbach said, “I felt like the first two Army games were good games, but they weren’t great games. They were memorable and they were fun to play, but they weren’t on that level where you’re going to tell all your friends, ‘Man, you have to play this game.” I think that Visceral being involved, especially on Frostbite 2, is just a huge opportunity.”

Game Informer has their hands-on impression in the issue, as well as some video coverage on their site. All I have to say is that this better not interfere with the development of Dead Space 3, or limbs are going to roll. (I’ll have to cut off the rolly ones.)

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The Force is with the Dishonored voice cast

Posted on August 3, 2012 by John Scalzo

When it comes to compiling top flight vocal talent to portray the characters in their games, Bethesda is second-to-none. The publisher has previously tapped Oscar nominees (Christopher Plummer, Max Von Sydow, Joan Allen), nerd favorites (Patrick Stewart, Lynda Carter, Ron Perlman), and a Jedi Knight (Liam Neeson) to bring their past games to life.

With Dishonored, they may have outdone themselves. Look at the cast they’ve assembled for their supernatural first person shooter:

  • Carrie Fisher as an unnamed voice broadcasting government propaganda over loudspeakers throughout the city of Dunwall.
  • Susan Sarandon as Granny Rags, an intriguing old blind woman now deranged after years of street life.
  • Brad Dourif as Piero, creator of the iconic mask worn by Corvo as well as a wealth of gadgets Corvo can use.
  • John Slattery as Admiral Havelock, a Loyalist who helps Corvo on his quest.
  • Michael Madsen as Daud, a mysterious assassin.
  • Chloe Grace Moretz as Young Lady Emily, the Empress’ daughter who is kidnapped after her mother’s death.
  • Lena Headey as Calista, Emily’s caretaker.

So let’s recap. Dishonored’s voice cast includes Princess Leia, Annie from Bull Durham, Chucky from the Child’s Play series, the guy from Mad Men, Mr. Blonde from Reservoir Dogs, Hit Girl from Kick-Ass, and one of the stars of Game of Thrones. Wow.

Dishonored will be available for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 on October 9.

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