Insomniac trademarks new game “Sunset Overdrive”

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Bret Morace

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Insomniac Games, the creators of Ratchet & Clank, Resistance, and the upcoming game Fuse, have trademarked a title for a new game known as “Sunset Overdrive.” The trademark filing identified Sunset Overdrive as “computer game software” and that it will provide “Entertainment services, namely, providing an on-line computer game.”

It is unclear whether this is a new console game, a PC game, or hell even a casual Facebook game. IGN reached out to the company for comment, where an Insomniac spokesperson stated, “We’re an idea factory and we submit for [new trademarks] pretty regularly. There’s nothing to announce, but thanks for checking in.”

Insomniac’s next game, the multiplatform Fuse, is set to be released sometime this Spring.

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Blizzard is bringing “something different” to PAX East

Posted on February 28, 2013 by John Scalzo

blizzardlogoBlizzard is bringing the PS3 version of Diablo III to this year’s PAX East show, but it looks like they’ve got a surprise in store for congoers as well.

In an invitation to the gaming media, Blizzard has confirmed that they’re bringing “a little something” that’s “different from our other games.” Whatever this “little something” is will make its worldwide debut on Friday, March 22 at 10 AM within the Naga Theater.

As far as hints go, Blizzard has given us this: “It’s not a sequel, expansion, or that rumored next-gen MMO, but it’s something we’re excited for you to get your hands on.”

Hmm. That’s not much to go on. I guess we’ll find out in three weeks.

[Source: Polygon]

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No update on CoD: Black Ops II DLC for Wii U

Posted on February 28, 2013 by John Scalzo

After its month of Xbox Live exclusivity, Treyarch today released the first Call of Duty: Black Ops II map pack, Revolution, on the PC and PS3. Priced at $14.99, the pack includes three new multiplayer maps, a new Zombies map, a new Zombies gametype, and a new gun.

Now the question becomes, when will the Revolution be televised on the Wii U?

Activision’s Community Manager, Dan Amrich, took up the question today during his weekly videocast, One of Swords TV. After hemming and hawing for a few minutes, Amrich confirmed, “I don’t know.”

However, he did promise that when Black Ops II’s DLC does get a Wii U release, the news will appear on his blog, One of Swords.

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Sony exec says Gran Turismo 6 is a PS3 game

Posted on February 28, 2013 by John Scalzo

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Gran Turismo 6 was a notable no-show during Sony’s PlayStation 4 reveal last week. But the long development times typically associated with Polyphony Digital’s projects may not be to blame. Instead, the reason Gran Turismo 6’s PS4 debut didn’t happen is because it’s actually a PS3 game.

Michael Denny, the Senior Vice President at Sony Worldwide Studios, recently dropped this nugget during an interview with Silicon Republic:

“Look at the games coming out on the PlayStation 3 like The Last of Us, Beyond: Two Souls, GT6, and then on the third-party side of things another fantastic Assassin’s Creed, GTA,” Denny listed. “It’s important for our content to have that kind of longevity because, as I was saying [about the PS Vita], the games that come through are going to get better and better over time.”

Interesting, very interesting.

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Daily Scoop: February 28, 2013 – Second month of 2013 over!

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Nicole Kline

Wow! It’s already the last day of February. So many great games came out this month, and even more are coming out next month! 2013 certainly is starting off with a bang… and never enough time to play all the games. Boo!

Want some more games for your embarrassingly huge backlog? Why not try some of the digital deals over at Amazon? The Desert to Sea Bundle is $19.99 and features BioShock, BioShock 2, and Spec Ops: The Line. Or you could get Max Payne Complete for $19.99, which includes Max Payne 3 and the season pass. Or maybe you’re dying to get your hands on XCOM: Enemy Unknown – in which case, you could get it here for just $37.49. Not bad!

Two t-shirts for you today, one of which I’ve already purchased:

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Writer Rumble Review: Let’s Get Ready to… Actually, No

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Holly Scalzo

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Writer Rumble is the first game that GameFly, the video game version of Netflix, has produced. The premise of the game is very simple: choose a character and get ready to play Boggle (or Scramble With Friends) as a variety of monsters make their approach. Sticks and stones won’t break their bones, but words do have the power to destroy them. As you quickly search for words in the board area, keep an eye up top as well where the “action” is taking place, and make sure you’re keeping pace with all the ghouls headed your way.

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Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag officially announced

Posted on February 28, 2013 by John Scalzo

assassinscreed4-large-boxYarr! Ubisoft has opened their treasure chest and confirmed that Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag will be the next game in the series. All we’ve got to go on right now is the official boxart seen to your right (click to enlarge), but check out the awesome Assassin insignia/Jolly Roger pirate flag.

Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag will be available for the PC, PS3, Wii U, and Xbox 360. Just like Assassin’s Creed III, the PS3 version of the game will include exclusive content. For Black Flag, Ubisoft is producing a PS3 version that includes “60 minutes of exclusive gameplay.”

It’s unknown if the game will be coming to the PS4 or the (soon-to-be-announced) Xbox 720, but I’d say it’s a fair bet. This is Ubisoft we’re talking about, after all.

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Nintendo Download: Runner 2, Retro City Rampage, Castlevania: Mirror of Fate, more

Posted on February 28, 2013 by John Scalzo

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It’s another big week for Nintendo’s download services… and we even get another Wii U game.

That game is Gaijin Games’ Bit.Trip Presents Runner 2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien. The platformer, which stars everyone’s favorite monochrome mascot, CommanderVideo, is available today is both demo and full version form.

Also available this week is Konami’s Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate. The 3DS side-story that bridges the gap between the two Lords of Shadow games on the PS3/Xbox 360 is available now as a demo, with the full game set to hit the 3DS eShop on Tuesday, March 5.

Finally, this week finally marks the release of Retro City Rampage on the Wii Shop Channel. An 8-bit-styled, open-world game reminiscent of Grand Theft Auto’s early days, Retro City Rampage on the Wii includes the special “ROM City Rampage” mode, which morphs the game into a true 8-bit adventure that would have worked on the NES.

Hit the jump for more details on all of these games as well as three other additions to this week’s Nintendo Download.

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