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Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Review: The Buddy System Scuffle

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Mike Ryan

We are currently in the midst of a fighting game renaissance. From the arcade cabinets in the days of yore, to the couches of the 1990s, and finally to the heated tournaments today, the genre has evolved from a casual experience to an almost chess-like battle of the intellects. Dedicated fighters spend months perfecting their move sets and combos, and study their opponents’ battles to look for any hints of weaknesses. Tournaments such as EVO are held every year, where the best players take home thousands of dollars in cash and prizes. It’s become a full-blown extravaganza.

Learning a fighting game nowadays take time and persistence. Sure, you can button-mash and win a few fights here and there; but in order to be the best, you need to learn the intricacies. One must have a detailed knowledge of hit boxes, cancels, and the like in order to get the most out of your character. This is where Tekken Tag Tournament 2 excels: not just as a fighting game, but as a game worthy of your time and commitment. Because the first time you successfully pull off a combo into a bound into a tag assault into another combo, you’ll earn yourself a well-deserved feeling of satisfaction.

And that’s just a fraction of what this game offers. (more…)

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Microsoft expands Xbox 360 console subscription service

Posted on October 23, 2012 by John Scalzo

When Microsoft announced their subscription-subsidized Xbox 360 contract in May, the offer was limited to the 4GB model and only available within the walls of a Microsoft Store. Today, the company has revealed plans to expand the service to multiple Xbox 360 models and open up sales to outside retailers.

Now known as the “Xbox 360 Entertainment For All Plan,” gamers will have the option of selecting one of three different Xbox 360 models for their two-year contract. They include the 4GB With Kinect ($99 + $15/month XBL Gold Contract), the 250GB ($99 + $15/month XBL Gold Contract), and the 250GB With Kinect ($149 + $15/month XBL Gold Contract).

Over the life of the two-year subscription, the total cost to purchasers would be $40 (on the 4GB With Kinect/250GB models) or $70 (on the 250GB With Kinect model) more than the regular purchase price. But, of course, you won’t have to pay it all up front.

Multiple retailers will soon begin to offer the Xbox 360 Entertainment For All Plan, with Microsoft saying on their official website, “Please check back later to see a full list of participating retailers.”

UPDATE: Microsoft has released the list of “Xbox 360 Entertainment For All Plan” retailers and it includes GameStop, Toys R Us, Best Buy, and Walmart.

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Walking Dead Collector’s Edition includes 1088-page comic compendium

Posted on October 22, 2012 by John Scalzo

Telltale’s season one compilation of The Walking Dead will arrive in stores for the PS3 and Xbox 360 on December 4. But if you happen to find yourself inside a GameStop between now and then, you can also pre-order a special Collector’s Edition of the adventure game.

Priced at $69.99 and available only by pre-ordering, The Walking Dead: Collector’s Edition includes a PS3 or Xbox 360 game disc, a colorful box with artwork by Walking Dead artist Charlie Adlard, and an exclusive edition of The Walking Dead: Compendium One. Compendium One is the 1088-page collected edition of the first 48 issues of the comic series and this exclusive version of the book includes a new cover with art by Adlard.

Compendium One‘s retail price is $59.99 by itself (though you can get it from Amazon for under $35), so this Collector’s Edition is a pretty good deal if you want to explore the origins of the comic series. Though exclusive cover art has certainly lured a comic fan or two to unnecessarily empty their wallet over the years.

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New trailer for BioShock Infinite wants you to fight “Beast of America”

Posted on October 21, 2012 by John Scalzo

With an assist from Nico Vega (and their song “Beast”), Irrational Games has cut together a beautiful new gameplay trailer for BioShock Infinite. The trailer is a showcase for the new Sky-Hook weapon, as well as Elizabeth’s contributions to the combat. And it is amazing. Oh, and beautiful, did I mention beautiful?

BioShock Infinite will be available for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 on February 26.

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New Releases: Medal of Honor Warfighter, Forza Horizon, Street Fighter X Tekken Vita

Posted on October 21, 2012 by John Scalzo

This week offers a slight break in the non-stop avalanche that is the Fall game rush, but there’s still a few interesting new releases including…

Hit the jump for even more new releases, including this year’s slate of Cabela’s games. (more…)

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Anarchy Reigns across US, Europe in January 2013

Posted on October 19, 2012 by John Scalzo

After inexplicably pushing the American release of Anarachy Reigns into limbo back in May, Sega confirmed today the game will make its way across the Pacific this January. Not only will the PS3 and Xbox 360 game be released on January 8 (January 11 in Europe), but it’ll also be available at a great price: $29.99.

“Focusing on online play with Anarchy Reigns presented a new challenge for us here at Platinum Games,” added Atsushi Inaba, Executive Director/Producer at Platinum Games. “Very few games fall under its genre of a melee-based online multiplayer brawler, so I think we’ve been able to supply a new kind of excitement that you can’t find anywhere else. While some time has passed since its Japan release, I look forward to having gamers in North American and Europe enjoy the Anarchy!”

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Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn – Part 3 is now available

Posted on October 19, 2012 by John Scalzo

It’s a fine Friday morning and that means one thing, a new episode of the Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn webseries is available for your viewing pleasure. It makes a nice companion to the David Fincher-produced/Tim Miller-directed Halo 4 live-action trailer that went live late last night.

So what’s in store for Part 3? How about the continuing adventures of Hastati Squad…

Just as Hastati Squad is confronted by a video of secret ONI super-soldiers, their war and their whole universe are changed forever by a much more deadly surprise.

The fourth part of the Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn webseries will be available next Friday, October 26.

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David Fincher-produced Halo 4 trailer shows us Master Chief’s face

Posted on October 19, 2012 by John Scalzo

“Scanned,” the David Fincher-produced and Tim Miller-directed launch trailer for Halo 4, has made its way online in extended form. So even if you saw it a few hours ago on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, you’ll want to watch it again. Why? Because at 1:09, you get to see the Master Chief’s face. Whoa!

The big guy begins his battle against “an ancient enemy” (which plays a huge part in this trailer), exclusively on the Xbox 360 on November 6.

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