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New Releases: Duke Nukem Forever for Mac, Bleach Soul Resurreccion, Saints Row Pack

Posted on July 30, 2011 by John Scalzo

The Summer game drought continues into the first week of August (and likely beyond).

This week, NIS America will be bringing the interestingly spelled Bleach: Soul Resurreccion to the PlayStation 3 and…

um…

hmm…

Oh! Duke Nukem Forever will be available for the Mac this week. Yeah, that’s pretty much it. Unless you count the Saints Row Double Pack on the Xbox 360 as a new release.

Check out the full list of the rest of this week’s new releases after the break. (more…)

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Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon Review: The Only Good Bug is a Dead Bug

Posted on July 28, 2011 by John Scalzo

In certain corners of the Internet, you’ll find a group of gamers who are very enthusiastic about Earth Defense Force 2017, a budget third-person shooter released in the early days of the Xbox 360. The game featured poor graphics and some absolutely baffling gameplay choices, including several mazelike underground levels and terrible vehicle control. But it has also developed a cult following due to its insane enemy count and the awesomely arcadey “kill ’em all” vibe that runs through the action. Four years later, D3 Publisher has finally seen fit to release a sequel, Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon. Can they catch lightning in a bottle twice? Well, they did name the main character Lightning Alpha… (more…)

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THQ ends development of Red Faction franchise

Posted on July 28, 2011 by John Scalzo

THQ (and their Vice President of “Core Games” Danny Bilson) have discussed the company’s dedication to bigtime franchises many times in the past. Sadly, it looks like that number was reduced by one yesterday.

During the company’s quarterly financial presentation, THQ CEO Brian Farrell revealed that the Red Faction franchise has become too much of a niche title to continue. This is hot on the heels of the June debuts of Red Faction: Armageddon and the Syfy movie Red Faction: Origins.

“Given that [the Red Faction franchise], now in two successive versions, has just found a niche, we do not intend to carry forward with that franchise in any meaningful way,” Farrell said.

But don’t feel too bad for developer Volition. They’ve got their hands full with Saints Row: The Third (which will be available this November) and Guillermo del Toro’s Insane trilogy.

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Updated rosters in Madden NFL 12 launch day update

Posted on July 28, 2011 by John Scalzo

Donovan McNabb to the Vikings! Reggie Bush to the Dolphins! Albert Haynesworth to the Patriots! Carson Palmer retires!

The NFL has seen a flurry of free agency activity since the lockout ended on Monday. But how will this affect the impending release of Madden NFL 12? According to the game’s Twitter feed, all will be well come launch day:

For those of you asking, there will be a full downloadable roster update at launch that will reflect all the various free agency changes.

Madden NFL 12 will be available in stores on August 30.

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Resident Evil 4 HD, Code Veronica X HD gameplay is looking pretty good

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Mike Gutierrez

On the upcoming episode of the Warp Zoned podcast, we talk about Ashley from Resident Evil 4, and how she’s one of our most hated characters in gaming. If you’re someone who loathed her, you better get used to the idea of spending a lot more time with her, as you’re probably going to want to pick up the high definition remake of RE4. It’s looking really great, as is Resident Evil Code: Veronica X HD, which you can see after the jump.

Resident Evil 4 HD releases on the PlayStation Store and Xbox 360 Games on Demand on September 20, with Resident Evil Code: Veronica X HD arrriving on both platforms a week later, on September 27. (more…)

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Microsoft launches MyStats for Xbox Live Rewards members

Posted on July 28, 2011 by John Scalzo

Microsoft has expanded with their Xbox Live Rewards program with the new MyStats page.

Just point your browser to Rewards.Xbox.com/my-stats to bring up a wide selection of stats on your last six months of Xbox 360 activities. You’ll find out how your most played games compare to the community, how many Achievements you’ve unlocked, single-player versus mulitplayer play and how many entertainment services you’ve used.

Apparently I’ve put 43 hours in Mortal Kombat. Think that’s impressive? The average Xbox Live Rewards member has played NetherRealm’s latest for 123 hours.

So let out your inner stat geek today!

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Madden NFL 12 demo coming August 9

Posted on July 27, 2011 by John Scalzo

The NFL lockout is over and EA Sports is celebrating by releasing a few details on the Madden NFL 12 demo.

The demo will be available to download from the PlayStation Store and Xbox Live Marketplace on August 9. Players will be able to choose from the Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers or the Chicago Bears. The demo will also include the ability to play a complete game with five minute quarters on multiple difficulty levels.

I know this demo is supposed to recreate last year’s NFC Championship, but the Bears? Really?

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Ms. Splosion Man Review: Shoes, Meat and The Macarena

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Adam Woolcott

Though I have a soft spot for The Maw, Twisted Pixel rose to fame with 2009’s Splosion Man. Splosion Man is an… unusual platformer that merged a simple gameplay concept (blowing yourself up, over and over) with intense challenges (navigating brutal stretches that are almost rhythm-based in design). Two years later, the Splosion Man franchise returns with Ms. Splosion Man – a game that builds up the original game in some very good ways. In fact, it’s easily stated that MSM is even crazier than the first game, in almost every way. With lengthy single and multiplayer options and tons of unlockables, Ms. Splosion Man also ranks as one of the deepest games on Xbox Live Arcade, making it a great buy for 800 Microsoft Points ($10). Just keep in mind that the game demands much from everyone… from start to finish. (more…)

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