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New trailer for Ace Combat: Assault Horizon will blow you away

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Nicole Kline

The trailer for the latest in the Ace Combat series, Ace Combat: Assault Horizon, has some powerful moments. In this “Full-Blown Assault,” we get to see some intense gameplay, including a massive battle going on just outside of Washington, DC. The music is pretty catchy, too – “Gotta stay fly, gotta stay strong.” I see what they did there.

Namco’s Ace Combat: Assault Horizon will be out on October 11 for PS3 and Xbox 360.

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Rage to jump on Online Pass wagon, but with a twist

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Nicole Kline

Here’s a tidbit of info that will have more than a few gamers’ panties in a bunch: Rage is going to have some sections only available through an Online Pass redemption code.

Players who buy the game new will have access to hidden sewer hatches, id Creative Director Tim Willits told Eurogamer in a lengthy interview.

Here’s the part of the interview specifically detailing the use of the Online Pass:

Eurogamer: Everyone’s messing around with Online Pass.

Tim Willits: We have the first-time buyer stuff with all the sewers. You’ve played Rage five times. Have you found any sewer hatches?

Eurogamer: I did, out in the Wasteland.

Tim Willits: If you bought the game new, that would be open for you. You still have to download it, but you don’t have to pay for it. Those hatches are all over. Most people never find them. But as soon as you do, you’re like, oh. And then you start to look for it. That’s our first-time buyer incentive.

But as you can tell, most people never even see it. I can tell you, some people will buy Rage, download that, and still never set foot in those things. They just won’t. I think that’s fair. It’s cool. It’s outside the main path. We’re not detracting from anything. But I know some consumers, when you can’t avoid it, then you get a little touchy subject.

Eurogamer: I worry longer-term everything’s just going to get broken up into chunks.

Tim Willits: I don’t see that any time soon. Again, as long as you buy Rage new you get everything free. We’re not taking stuff out.

Another one bites the dust. Rage is scheduled to launch October 4 for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.

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Roster revealed for WWE ’12

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Nicole Kline

THQ has announced 60 characters from the roster for the latest in their wrestling series, WWE ’12. While previously having a Smackdown vs. Raw theme to the game, THQ is changing things up a bit this year. Hit the jump for the full list of who’s confirmed so far – and keep in mind that Jerry “The King” Lawler will be available as DLC when the game launches on November 12 for the PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360. (more…)

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Sonic 4 Episode 2 announcement coming “very soon”

Posted on August 13, 2011 by John Scalzo

Hey, remember that side-scrolling reboot of the Sonic series that Sega said would honor the hedgehog’s Genesis roots? And no, I’m not talking about the upcoming Sonic Generations. It’s easy to forget, but I’m actually talking about the episodic adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog 4.

Episode I was released in October of last year and in the ten months since, Sega has mentioned nary a peep about Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II. But, according to Sega West CEO Mike Hayes, an announcement concerning the downloadable game will arrive “very soon.” And actually, we should “look out for that one.”

Mike, buddy, I don’t want to tell you how to run your business, but if there’s nearly a year between the release of Episode I and the announcement of Episode II, that’s not an episodic release schedule. Just ask Gabe Newell.

[Source: VG247]

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New Releases: El Shaddai, No More Heroes Heroes’ Paradise, Age of Empires Online

Posted on August 13, 2011 by John Scalzo

The weekly New Releases roundup is back after a bye last week, but there’s still not much to talk about.

This week we have Ignition’s apocryphal bible tale El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron. The trippy hack ‘n’ slash will be available on the PS3 and Xbox 360.

Speaking of trippy, Konami will be bringing the Suda 51-developed No More Heroes to the PS3 as No More Heroes: Heroes’ Paradise. The port of the once-exclusive Wii game includes Move support, HD graphics, a new boss rush mode and a “character viewer” to get a closer look at the game’s leading ladies.

Also available this week is the retail version of Microsoft’s Age of Empires Online and a DS puzzler known as Puzzler World 2.

And that’s it for this week’s new releases.

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Gotham City Impostors sneaks into Gamescom with new trailer

Posted on August 12, 2011 by John Scalzo

Monolith Productions has unveiled a new trailer for Gotham City Impostors in advance of next weekend’s Gamescom show. Promising that “customization is key,” the video showcases the many weapons and wearable items that players will be able to get their hands on in this whacked out version of Gotham City. Wait’ll they get a load of me, indeed.

The fun begins in the first few months of 2012 on the PC, PS3 (PlayStation Network) and Xbox 360 (Xbox Live Arcade).

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Valve bringing Counter-Strike: Global Offensive to PC, PS3, Xbox 360

Posted on August 12, 2011 by John Scalzo

Get your crowbar ready because Valve has just announced a sequel to one of their most popular properties. That’s right, Half-Life 2: Episode Three Counter-Strike: Global Offensive will be coming to the PC, PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade during the first few months of 2012. This is good news and all, but maybe we can use those crowbars to “convince” Gabe Newell to start working on Episode Three.

A joint development between Valve and Hidden Path Entertainment, Global Offensive will “will expand upon the team-based action gameplay that [Counter-Strike] pioneered when it was launched exactly 12 years ago.” To that end, CS:GO will feature new maps, characters, and weapons alongside new gameplay modes, matchmaking, leaderboards, and more. But don’t think Valve has forgotten the past. Updated versions of classic CS maps, such as de_dust, will also be included in Global Offensive.

“For the past 12 years, [Counter-Strike] has continued to be one of the most-played games in the world, headline competitive gaming tournaments and selling over 25 million units worldwide across the franchise. CS:GO promises to expand on CS’ award-winning gameplay and deliver it to gamers on the PC as well as the next gen consoles and the Mac,” said Doug Lombardi of Valve.

Valve plans to bring a playable version of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive to this year’s PAX Prime at the end of August and the Eurogamer Expo in September.

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New Saints Row: The Third trailer has you “Freefalling”

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Nicole Kline

THQ’s Saints Row: The Third just keeps looking better and better. The latest trailer, “Freefalling,” is from the second mission in the game. The Syndicate gets miffed when the Saints rob one of their banks, and capture you, Johnny Gat, and Shaundi. After it’s clear the Syndicate won’t get what it wants from the Saints, they try to take them out – but you and Johnny have a different idea. I love the humor in this – Johnny Gat says he’ll go fly the plane, to which Shaundi replies: “Johnny, you can’t even drive stick. How are you going to pilot a plane?” Check out the trailer to see some of the freefalling action, and how you have to catch Shaundi before it’s too late.

Saints Row: The Third will be out October 15 on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.

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