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Borderlands 2’s new trailer features Lilith in the game and in real life

Posted on January 18, 2012 by John Scalzo

Gearbox Software has completed their search for a real life model to portray Borderlands 2‘s Lilith. And thanks to this exclusive video from G4, we get to perv on see Yasemin Arslan as she’s transformed from a non-tattooed blonde into the inked, fiery redhead.

More importantly, we also get our first glimpse at Lilith within the cel-shaded world of Borderlands 2. No disrespect meant to Ms. Arslan, but I had kinda hoped this “real life model” trend was dead.

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See how Mass Effect 3 is “Better With Kinect” in new trailer; Demo dated for February 14

Posted on January 18, 2012 by John Scalzo

Are you still curious how Mass Effect 3 will work with the Kinect sensor? Then you should definitely check out the trailer above, which features the BioWare team showing the world why the game is “Better With Kinect.”

Oh, and it also confirms that the Mass Effect 3 demo will be available to download from the Xbox Live Marketplace on February 14, making the question “Commander Shepard, will you be my Valentine?” much less awkward.

The demo will also be available on the PC and PS3, but a release date was not confirmed and I’m going to take a wild guess and say those platforms won’t have Kinect support either.

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Final Fantasy XIII-2 Hands-On Preview: What’s Old, What’s New, and What’s Fantastic

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Nicole Kline

There’s a lot to love about what Square Enix has shown us so far in Final Fantasy XIII-2. Many fans complained about the linearity of the first one, as well as the fact that there were no towns (in a Final Fantasy game? Sacrilege!). Fans didn’t like the Paradigm Shift system and thought the Eidolons were pointless. I tend to disagree with much of what’s been said – I love Paradigm Shifting, and enjoyed the story and the aesthetic of Final Fantasy XIII. Much of what made the first game strong is still there, but there are a lot of new features that may reignite faith in what some consider to be a hackneyed franchise. (more…)

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Starhawk flies into stores on May 8

Posted on January 17, 2012 by John Scalzo

With the public beta scheduled to begin today, Sony thought this was the perfect time to announce that Starhawk will be available in stores on May 8.

If you’re a PlayStation Plus subscriber, you’re beta ticket has been punched (others will be able to join in the weeks ahead). But before you download it, Sony wants to say “Welcome!” with a quick beta primer video at the PlayStation Blog.

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Max Payne 3 shoots up Sao Paolo on May 15

Posted on January 17, 2012 by John Scalzo

After years of false starts, delays, and possible cancellation, Rockstar Games has announced that, after one more delay, Max Payne 3 will be available in stores (for the PS3 and Xbox 360) on May 15 (May 18 for countries outside of North America)! PC gamers will have to wait until May 29 (June 1 for countries outside of North America) to get their hands on Max’s next case.

“Max Payne 3 brings powerful storytelling back to the action-shooter genre,” said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. “Rockstar Studios are delivering a game that’s both incredibly cinematic and very, very intense to play.”

Max Payne 3 takes the titular anti-hero outside his New York City home and drops him in the sunny landscape of Sao Paolo, Brazil. There, he works as a bodyguard for Rodrigo Branco, a wealthy executive. But trouble finds Max wherever he goes when Branco’s wife is kidnapped and Max is tasked with finding her.

In addition to the game’s new locale, Max Payne 3 will also add a multiplayer component to the series for the first time.

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Starhawk public beta schedule flies into focus

Posted on January 14, 2012 by John Scalzo

Sony plans to bring the futuristic warfare of Starhawk to as many PS3 owners as possible in the first few months of 2012 with a massive multiplayer beta. And if you’re a PlayStation Plus subscriber, that window of opportunity will open in just three days!

Not a PS Plus user? Here’s a look at the complete North American Starhawk beta schedule:

  • January 17: All PlayStation Plus subscribers and all Private Beta participants (who haven’t erased their original Private Beta files).
  • January 31: Uncharted 3 beta key holders. These voucher codes were found inside of North American copies of Uncharted 3.
  • February 7: Visit GameStop and PlayStation on Facebook and see how you can get early voucher codes.
  • February 14: IGN.com readers (details to be revealed soon).
  • February 21: Everyone with a PlayStation Network account.
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New Releases: Gran Turismo 5 XL Edition

Posted on January 14, 2012 by John Scalzo

We continue our slow slog through a January that’s almost completely devoid of new releases.

This week, the biggest new game available is actually a game that’s over a year old. Gran Turismo 5 XL Edition is a super-sized version of the PS3 racing sim that includes the “new and improved features and functionality from all downloadable game updates through Spec 2.0 right on the disc.” If you love racing sims and, for some reason, haven’t purchased GT5 yet, then this is the version to get.

The only other new release available this week is Kids Learn Spelling and Grammar: A+ Edition, an educational cartridge for the DS.

Sigh. Maybe something interesting will come along next week…

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Xbox Live Achievements for The Simpsons Arcade Game uncovered

Posted on January 14, 2012 by John Scalzo

Konami still hasn’t announced it, but Xbox360Acheivement.org sent their love down a well and came up with a dozen Xbox Live Achievements for The Simpsons Arcade Game.

The 12 Achievements lend further credence to the game’s existence as well as giving us a few hints about what to expect when Konami does finally announce it.

The “Mr. Sparkle” Achievement references a Survival Mode and the “Japanese ROM.” The Japanese version of The Simpsons Arcade Game featured a lower difficulty level and various other gameplay tweaks, so it looks like both will be playable in XBLA (and PSN) port.

Speaking of multiple difficulty levels, the “Excellent” Achievement confirms that in addition to the Japanese ROM the game will also include an Expert Mode and something called the “Individual Quarters Mode.”

Hit the jump to see the complete list of Achievements.
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