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Final Fantasy XIII-2 coming January 31; new trailer released

Posted on September 15, 2011 by John Scalzo

Previously tagged with a January 2012 release window, Square Enix has gotten more specific and announced that Final Fantasy XIII-2 will be released on January 31. That’s a little over a month after the game’s Japanese release date, which is December 15. That’s a pretty quick turnaround for a Final Fantasy game, I must admit.

Something else that’s pretty is the game’s newest trailer, which was unveiled yesterday at the Tokyo Game Show. Check it out above.

[Source: Siliconera]

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Max Payne 3 gameplay trailer is sunny and superawesome

Posted on September 14, 2011 by John Scalzo

Proudly proclaiming that “This trailer was made entirely from in-game footage,” the first trailer for Max Payne 3 gives the world a first look at the gritty glitzy and grimy sunny world of Max’s new stomping grounds, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

OK, it’s a little odd seeing a Max Payne game that takes place in the daytime, but this trailer is an awesome piece of action movie candy.

Max Payne 3 will be released for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 in March 2012 (for real this time!).

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Sonic Generations speeds onto consoles November 1

Posted on September 14, 2011 by John Llewellyn Martin

It’s been 20 years since Sonic blurred onto the screen and into our collective gaming heart. To celebrate, Sega is releasing Sonic Generations on November 1 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. A 3DS version is slated for “Late 2011.”

In Sonic Generations, players will be treated to some nostalgia as Sonic and friends go back in time and meet their younger, fresh-faced counterparts. Watch them team up to save their friends and battle whoever it was that caused this affront to the space-time continuum in beautiful HD. You’ll race through Classic and Modern stages as both versions of the Blue Blur, saving friends and fighting iconic bosses while unlocking more levels and challenges.

If you hold out for the 3DS version, you’ll be treated to exclusive content in the form of new environments, an unlockable “special stage”, a two-player Versus Mode, and the chance to collect bonuses through Street Pass.

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Daily Scoop: September 14, 2011 – GameFly sale!

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Nicole Kline

Lots of great sales going on today! GameFly is having a huge sale on games for all three consoles: PlayStation 3, Wii, and Xbox 360. There are tons of games at super low prices, so if you’ve been waiting to pick up some 2011 games on the cheap, now’s your chance!

Amazon’s Deal of the Day in video games today a $50 promotional credit if you buy an Xbox 360 250GB Console with Kinect. Not too shabby, but not enough for me to want to buy one just yet! I’m still waiting on the R2D2 Xbox…

TeeFury‘s got a great gaming t-shirt today: (more…)

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XBLA Today: Radiant Silvergun, Renegade Ops, Red Bull X-Fighters

Posted on September 14, 2011 by John Scalzo

Are you ready to experience some high-flying action with today’s Xbox Live Arcade update? Then obviously you’ve come to this news article to learn more about Konami’s Red Bull X-Fighters, a motocross racer that’s now available for 800 Microsoft Points ($10).

Or… you’ve come to learn about the biggest game of September (suck it Gears of War 3)… Radiant Silvergun! Developed by Treasure, Radiant Silvergun was originally released for the Sega Saturn back in 1998 and never made it to America as the console had already crashed and burned on this side of the Pacific. The game serves as a prequel to Treasure’s beloved Ikaruga and the XBLA remake actually includes an Ikaruga-inspired mode. Radiant Silvergun is available to download for 1200 Microsoft Points ($15), a much better price than the $100+ the Saturn disc used to command on eBay.

Also available this week is Sega’s vehicular combat game Renegade Ops. It too has been priced at 1200 Microsoft Points ($15).

More details on all three games can be found at Xbox.com (Radiant Silvergun, Red Bull X-Fighters, Renegade Ops).

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GoldenEye: Reloaded gets its license to kill on 11/1; PS3-only Double 0 Edition announced

Posted on September 14, 2011 by John Scalzo

Activision has announced that James Bond will return on November 1. The superspy’s greatest video game adventure will be coming to the PS3 and Xbox 360 as GoldenEye 007: Reloaded, complete with an HD coat of paint courtesy of developer Eurocom.

PS3 players will be able to take the James Bond experience further with the exclusive Double 0 Edition, which was also announced by Activision today. The Double 0 Edition will include a copy of the game, PlayStation Move motion and navigation controllers, a PlayStation Eye camera and the Sharp Shooter peripheral. The package will also include a bonus downloadable character, Hugo Drax. And yes, the supervillain behind 1979’s Moonraker will be packing a Moonraker Laser.

“Working closely with Sony, we’ve created a great bundle that arms fans with all the vital secret agent equipment right off the shelf,” said David Oxford, Executive Vice President at Activision Publishing. “We can’t wait for gamers to pick up the PlayStation Move and Sharp Shooter to experience a James Bond video game like never before.”

Q would approve.

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Dead or Alive 5 coming to PS3, Xbox 360 in 2012; debut trailer released

Posted on September 14, 2011 by John Scalzo

It has been almost six years since Dead or Alive 4 was released as a launch title for the then-new Xbox 360. In that time series creator Tomonobu Itagaki and publisher Tecmo Koei have parted ways, Dead or Alive: Code Chronos was canceled and a bevy of spinoff titles have been released.

Today, Tecmo Koei used their Tokyo Game Show presentation to reveal that a fifth game in the main series, Dead or Alive 5, is in the works for the PS3 and Xbox 360. While development is still in the early stages, Tecmo Koei and developer Team Ninja wowed TGS attendees with a teaser trailer starring Ryu Hayabusa and Hayate fighting in a warehouse. Be sure to check out the trailer for yourself after the break.

The publisher also refused to call Dead or Alive 5 “just a fighting game,” preferring instead to call it “fighting entertainment.” Ah euphemisms, where would we be without them?

[Source: Joystiq] (more…)

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Rockstar lassos a Red Dead Redemption GOTY edition on October 11

Posted on September 13, 2011 by John Scalzo

There’s gold in them thar hills! Gold that’s shaped like a Game of the Year trophy! And it belongs to Rockstar’s Red Dead Redemption.

After earning more than 160 Game of the Year honors, Rockstar has announced the Red Dead Redemption: Game of the Year Edition for the PS3 and Xbox 360. Available October 11, and priced at $49.99, the GOTY Edition will include the original game and every piece of downloadable content:

  • Original Red Dead Redemption game with a brand-new hardcore single-player mode;
  • Undead Nightmare single-player campaign and multiplayer modes;
  • Legends and Killers Pack, featuring additional multiplayer map locations, multiplayer characters, and the Tomahawk projectile weapon;
  • Liars and Cheats Pack, including the Stronghold multiplayer competitive mode, Free Roam gambling games, multiplayer horse races with combat, and the Explosive Rifle.
  • Hunting and Trading Outfits Pack, featuring two outfits with corresponding gameplay challenges for John Marston;
  • Outlaws To The End Co-Op Mission Pack, including six co-op missions for up to four players;
  • All original pre-order content, including the Deadly Assassin Outfit, War Horse, and Golden Guns Weapon Pack;
  • Solomon’s Folly single-player gang hideout and challenges available for the first time on Xbox 360;
  • Just-released Myths and Mavericks Bonus Pack, featuring fan-favorite multiplayer characters and all-new locations to battle in.

That’s a lot of bang for your buck, pardner.

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