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Deus Ex viral marketing: Sarif Industries testimonials
Sarif Industries has helped these people achieve better lives, and they can help you, too. In one of the creepiest viral marketing videos I’ve seen for a game, we get a little taste of the transhumanist themes of the upcoming Deus Ex: Human Revolution.
Deus Ex: Human Revolution launches on PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 on August 23. In the meantime, check out our exclusive interview with Game Director Jean-Francois Dugas.
Posted in News, PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Tagged Deus Ex: Human Revolution
Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny coming this year to PS3, Wii; more details at E3
With so many RPG series’ going portable, it’s great to see one coming to new home consoles. Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny, released as Rune Factory: Oceans in Japan, will be released on the PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii in North America later this year. The first official details will be unveiled during E3 from June 7th to 9th.
This marks the first Rune Factory title (and Harvest Moon affiliated game, for that matter) to be released on the PlayStation 3. As it’s also coming for Wii, the game will have full PlayStation Move compatibility. In addition to three titles on the DS, Rune Factory: Frontier was released on the Wii in 2009.
I had no idea if this game was going to get an English release and I’m particularly overjoyed to see it coming. The original Rune Factory was one of my first and favorite Nintendo DS titles, so let’s hope this one doesn’t disappoint. You can check out the Japanese website, with some cool music, here. Also, be on the lookout for Harvest Moon: A Tale of Two Towns coming this summer to Nintendo DS and 3DS.
Posted in News, PS3, Wii
Tagged E3 2011, Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny
Crysis 2 Retaliation map pack out today
Crysis 2’s first chunk of DLC, bringing Transit, Shipyard, Park Avenue, and Compound to all multiplayer playlists, is available today for 800 MS Points on Xbox 360 and $9.99 on PC. The PlayStation 3 will get this content once the PlayStation Store comes back up at a later date. The single player may not have been my cup of tea, but I might be giving this new pack a shot in my multiplayer rotation now that it’s open season on the PSN.
You can watch the DLC trailer here.
First Dead Island gameplay trailer brings beauty to the undead
There’s been a couple games this generation that render gorgeous island/tropical settings, and you can now add Dead Island to that list. In an emotional portrayal of a paradise lost, Deep Silver and Techland give us the first sneak peak of gameplay in their upcoming survival horror title.
Dead Island will be available for PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 later this year.
Posted in News, PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Tagged Dead Island
Duke Nukem Forever demo coming June 3 for First Access Club members
If you haven’t pre-ordered your copy of Duke Nukem Forever yet, you should get on it soon. Gearbox and 2K Games have announced the demo for the highly anticipated return of the Duke will be coming June 3 for First Access Club members. You can join this exclusive circle by pre-ordering DNF or by buying the Borderlands Game of the Year Edition.
Duke Nukem Forever releases for the PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 on June 14.
Posted in News, PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Tagged Duke Nukem Forever
Raiden is a mental patient in Mortal Kombat: Legacy episode 6
Kevin Tancharoen’s Mortal Kombat: Rebirth told a distinctly Earthbound version of the Mortal Kombat story. With the NetherRealm-backed Mortal Kombat: Legacy, the director hasn’t strayed very far from the established canon of the franchise. But with Legacy‘s sixth episode, “Raiden,” Tancharoen is definitely going in a new direction.
Taking a cue from 12 Monkeys, Legacy‘s Raiden teleported to Earth and was immediately imprisoned in a mental hospital due to his “delusions.” He eventually gets the Sarah Connor treatment from a rather brutal doctor.
Tancharoen was so worried about fan reaction to this episode that it opens with a disclaimer:
The following episode represents my different take on the Mortal Kombat universe.
I think it combines the perfect amount of gritty realism mixed with a hint of mysticism.
I hope you guys enjoy it.
– Kevin Tancharoen
After last week’s rather lackluster Kitana/Mileena episode, I thought this new take on Raiden was a rather awesome change.
Posted in Etcetera, News, PS3, Xbox 360
Tagged Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat: Legacy
Amazon confirms Modern Warfare 3 release date
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Amazon sent out an email early this morning to all their frequent video game buyers to announce that tomorrow, Wednesday, May 18, the Amazon Gold Box deals will feature nothing but games. We’ll have more details on the sale for you tomorrow, but the much more interesting thing about the email is the little stripe advertising Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 at the bottom.
The advertisment uses the exact same font for the 11.08.11 date as the leaked promotional poster from yesterday. So unless Amazon stole the font from a fake promotional poster, it was provided by Activision and is the official release date.
Or, as the awesome Auric Goldfinger would say: “Once is happenstance [the original Kotaku rumor]. Twice is coincidence [the poster]. The third time it’s enemy action [the Amazon ad].” Activision just performed enemy action on a November 8th release date and told other game publishers to back off unless they want their new releases to get steamrolled by the Modern Warfare machine.
Posted in News, PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Tagged Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
What To Expect From E3 2011

E3 is just three weeks away E3 begins tomorrow! As we gear up for the biggest event on the gaming calendar, it’s easy to forget what exactly it is we’re gearing up to see. So that’s where Warp Zoned’s handy guide of “What To Expect From E3 2011” comes into play. We’ve gathered together a list of every game that’s been confirmed for E3 2011 as well as every game that’s expected to be at E3 2011 along with a few rumored titles that just might make an appearance at the big show.
We’ll update this article regularly as the opening of the E3 Expo grows nearer. Be sure to check back often! (more…)







