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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…)
Return to the Moon for another CoD Black Ops Rezurrection trailer
Activision and Treyarch have reopened the Call of Duty Zombie Labs for another live-action look at the new and creative ways they’ve developed to dispatch zombies in zero gravity. Needless to say, it’s pretty gruesome.
After the public service announcement, we’re treated to another video of “Moon,” The newest zombie-infested Call of Duty: Black Ops multiplayer map. It’s part of the Rezurrection map pack, which also includes all four Zombies maps previously seen in Call of Duty: World at War.
The Call of Duty: Black Ops Rezurrection Pack is now available on the Xbox Live Marketplace and will available to download for the PC and PS3 on September 22.
Posted in News, PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Tagged Call of Duty: Black Ops
Netflix adding games, redubs disc-by-mail service “Qwikster”
After the company’s recent streaming price hike debacle, Netflix has decided to make more changes to their business model.
Announced by CEO Reed Hastings on the company’s blog, Netflix will formally split their rent-by-mail and streaming services in the next few weeks. The streaming service will retain the Netflix name while the disc-by-mail service will now be known as “Qwikster.” Qwikster will also add a video game option (specifically PS3, Wii and Xbox 360 games) at that time. No pricing for game rentals was announced, but the option was described as “similar to our upgrade option for Blu-ray,” which costs an additional $2 per month.
“Members have been asking for video games for many years, and now that DVD by mail has its own team, we are finally getting it done,” Hastings said.
Other changes will also be coming to the dual services. Besides formally splitting the company names, Netflix and Qwikster will also have completely separate movie queues, rating options, billing procedures and contact information for each user. So if you subscribe to both and need to change an email address or credit card number, you’ll have to do it in two places.
Hastings, and new Qwikster CEO Andy Rendich, have created a short video explaining all of these changes, which you can find after the break. In it, the two executives also apologize for the “arrogance” of the previous price hike and promise that things will be different this time.
Whether or not things will be different, you know GameFly just went into panic mode. (more…)
EA pulls the lever on full Battlefield 3 “Operation Guillotine” trailer
Just when you thought Battlefield 3 couldn’t look more amazing, they release the “Operation Guillotine” trailer, showcasing Xbox 360 gameplay for the first time. I am struck speechless. So rather than waste your time reading anything that I have to say, which would be superflous, go watch the trailer. Go ahead… What are you doing still reading this?! Watch it!
Battlefield 3 is out October 23 for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360.
Posted in News, PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Tagged Battlefield 3
NIS America bringing Neptunia MK-II, Clan of Champions, Disgaea 3 Vita, more to US
NIS America hosted a special press event at the Tokyo Game Show to announce a slew of new titles for the PS3, Xbox 360, Vita and mobile platforms.
First up, the publisher will be bringing Disgaea: Netherworld Unbound to Android devices in late 2011. It is basically an Android version of the original Disgaea game, but it also allows players to purchase extra characters, items, and features. The Disgaea series will be coming to another handheld device as well, the PlayStation Vita. Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention will arrive in Spring 2012 and is said to feature new characters, stories, items and a Vita-specific control scheme.
NIS is also teaming up with Keiji Inafune, creator of Mega Man, and Acquire, the developers of Tenchu, to bring Neptunia MK-II and Clan of Champions to the US. Neptunia will be a PlayStation 3 exclusive, set for release in spring 2012. Clan of Champions, as it is tentatively titled, has no release date yet, but it will be coming to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. JRPG aficionados, REJOICE!
Posted in Mobile, News, PS3, Vita, Xbox 360
Tagged Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention, Hyperdimension Neptunia MK2
New Releases: Gears of War 3, Persona 2, Kirby Mass Attack, More
Are you ready to finish the fight with the Locust and the Lambent? I hope so because Microsoft and Epic Games plan to release Gears of War 3 in three different configurations this week: a standard edition, a Limited Edition and a $150 Epic Edition. A Gears of War 3 Xbox 360 console bundle is also on the schedule.
Atlus is making a different hugely anticipated game available this week with Shin Megami Tensei Persona 2: Innocent Sin for the PSP. Innocent Sin was originally released on the PSone in Japan, but has never made it to America until now.
Rounding out this week’s big releases is a pair of DS games: the crazy platforming of Kirby: Mass Attack and and monster-raising of Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2.
Check out the full list of the rest of this week’s new releases after the break. (more…)
Posted in 3DS, DS, News, PC, PS3, PSP, Wii, Xbox 360
Tagged Gears of War 3, Kirby: Mass Attack, Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 2: Innocent Sin
Sony makes its Move on the Fall with LBP2 Move Pack, InFamous 2 Festival of Blood, more
Sony has big plans for the PlayStation Move this Autumn.
Leading things off on September 13 (which was actually a few days ago) is “LittleBigPlanet’s biggest Downloadable Content pack to date,” LittleBigPlanet 2 Move Pack: Rise of the Cakeling. Rise of the Cakeling adds five new story levels, seven side levels and gives gamers the ability to paint their own stickers and create their own Move-powered games. According to Sony, the Move Pack for LBP2 will “vastly broaden your creative palette.”
If you’d prefer to paint the town with blood, the standalone InFamous: Festival of Blood will be available to download on October 25 alongside a game update that adds Move support to InFamous 2.
Rounding out the rest of the Move-a-palooze is Everybody Dance on October 18 and the trio of Carnival Island, EyePet & Friends and Medieval Moves: Deadmund’s Quest on November 15.
You can move forward with more information on all of these Move titles after the break. (more…)
Posted in News, PS3
Tagged InFamous: Festival of Blood