Dark Horse will release Hyrule Historia in US in January

Posted on August 17, 2012 by John Scalzo

Dark Horse Comics has announced that they will be bringing the Legend of Zelda history book, Hyrule Historia, to America early next year. The 248-page hardcover tome will be priced at $34.99 and include an introduction by Shigeru Miyamoto, developer interviews, pages of “never-before-seen” concept art, and a look at the franchise’s official timeline.

Dark Horse Books and Nintendo bring you The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia, containing an unparalleled collection of historical information on The Legend of Zelda franchise. This handsome hardcover contains never-before-seen concept art, the full history of Hyrule, the official chronology of the games, and much more! Starting with an insightful introduction by the legendary producer and video-game designer of Donkey Kong, Mario, and The Legend of Zelda, Shigeru Miyamoto, this book is crammed full of information about the storied history of Link’s adventures from the creators themselves! As a bonus, The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia includes an exclusive comic by the foremost creator of The Legend of Zelda manga—Akira Himekawa!

The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia will be available in stores on January 18, 2013.

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Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate now coming in 2013

Posted on August 16, 2012 by John Scalzo

Speaking to Game Informer, Konami has confirmed that Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate will miss its planned Fall 2012 release date, and instead, make its way into stores next year.

No reason was given for the new release date, but the delay could be an excuse to more closely associate it with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2, which will be released in 2013 for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.

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Metal Gear Rising given a February 19, 2013 release date

Posted on August 16, 2012 by John Scalzo

After multiple delays, the threat of cancellation, a renaming, and a developer switch, Konami is finally ready to announce a release date for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. The game, which promises to include plenty of “Lightning Bolt Action,” will be released for the PS3 and Xbox 360 on February 19, 2013.

You can check out Metal Gear Rising’s brand new Gamescom trailer above.

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Nintendo Download: New Super Mario Bros. 2 on Sunday

Posted on August 16, 2012 by John Scalzo

This week’s Nintendo Download is a bit on the light side, but that’s because The Big N is waiting until Saturday night at midnight (which is technically Sunday, August 19) to add New Super Mario Bros. 2 to the 3DS eShop. The Super Mario sequel is Nintendo’s first simultaneous digital/retail release and whether you buy a physical copy or grab the download right at midnight, it’s this week’s biggest release, without question.

If you’re looking for something to download today, Crazy Chicken: Pirates is available in both a DSiWare version and a 3DS eShop version. It tasks players with “[restoring] peace to the Caribbean shores by shooting crazy pirate chickens.” Does that mean there are sane pirate chickens?

Finally, this week’s “Month of Mario” selection is Mario’s Picross. The Game Boy classic can be downloaded from the 3DS eShop for $2.99 from now through Wednesday, August 22.

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Daily Scoop: August 16, 2012 – What’s the deal?

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Nicole Kline

Hey there, friends! It’s a beautiful day here in Philadelphia. It’s not supposed to rain, or so I’ve been told, so here’s hoping it doesn’t. But it is supposed to rain tomorrow, when the geeks take over the Academy of Natural Sciences for the Philly Geek Awards. It rained last year, so maybe that’s the theme, or something! Who knows. Either way, rained-on geeks are still happy geeks!

What’s going on in the world of deals today? Amazon’s got a great deal on PSP games, which includes Final Fantasy II for $5.25. I don’t think you heard me. I said FF II for $5.25! That’s an amazing deal. Please scoop that up!

Quite a few game-related shirts out there today!

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First Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified trailer released

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Nicole Kline

It’s time for PlayStation Vita owners to get excited: Call of Duty is coming for you. Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified, a Vita exclusive, is set to bridge the gap between the stories of Call of Duty: Black Ops (there was a story there?) and Call of Duty: Black Ops II. It’s got “familiar elements like Create-a-Class, Perks, Prestige Levels, and of course, dual analog stick controls,” according to the PlayStation Blog.

It wouldn’t be a CoD game without multiplayer: Declassified’s “multiplayer game modes include 4v4 Team Deathmatch, Kill Confirmed, and Drop Zone,” according to Neven Dravinski, the game’s producer at Activision, who says there will also be other modes.

Not only that, there’s also some touchscreen integration as well. You’ll be able to make melee attacks and throw grenades using the touchscreen, as well as use Near technology to share your loadouts with other players.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified is due out this November. If you haven’t picked up your Vita yet, you might want to start saving up for one.

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Battlefield 3 Premium Edition set for release in September

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Nicole Kline

Well, my day just improved significantly: EA announced the Battlefield 3 Premium Edition. It comes with more than just the original game and all five expansion packs – it also includes the Battlefield 3 Multiplayer Head-Start Kit. This kit is designed just for people like me who are planning on coming to the party late: so we don’t get annihilated every time we hop into a multiplayer game, we get access to 15 different weapons, gadgets, and vehicle upgrades. For $69.99, you’ll get the works: more than 25 maps, 70 weapons and vehicles, and plenty of unlocks and upgrades.

Battlefield 3 Premium Edition will be out on September 11 on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. Check out the website for more details.

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LittleBigPlanet creator announces Tearaway

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Nicole Kline

Media Molecule is at it again! They’ve been working on an amazing PlayStation Vita game, Tearaway, in which you play as a character named Iota living in a whimsical paper world. He’s on a mission to deliver a special message to you, the player. In fact, his cute little head is an envelope! There’s a stamp and everything. Check out the announcement trailer above for all the cuteness, as well as MM’s uncanny ability to choose the perfect music for all of their videos, ever.

You’re basically a god to this paper world – you can “poke” your fingers up through the back of the Vita to fight enemies and solve puzzles. You can also blow into the microphone to cause gusts of wind, or shout into it to make Iota give a mighty roar. You can even take pictures of stuff in your real life environment to make skins for creatures in the game. Oh, and you can make that elk in real life, too. Just download this papercraft model!

For more information on this cute and quirky game, check out the PlayStation Blog, go to the game’s official site, and/or like it on Facebook.

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