Harry Potter casts a spell on Kinect this Fall

Posted on May 25, 2012 by John Scalzo

“I guess you guys aren’t ready for that yet. But your kids are gonna love it.”

Marty McFly’s wise words from the finale of Back to the Future could easily apply to the latest crop of Kinect titles. Just look at Kinect Star Wars. Kids can’t get enough of the Han Solo dancing and the Rancor stomping, but adult just shake their heads in disbelief. The same thing will likely happen this Fall when Harry Potter For Kinect (presumably a working title) is released exclusively for the Xbox 360 by Warner Bros. Interactive Enterainment.

Developed by Eurocom and based on the movie series, players will be able to fly a broomstick in a Quidditch match, duel other wizards, and battle Voldemort He Who Must Not Be Named with physical spellcasting maneuvers and the ability to call out spell names.

Harry Potter For Kinect will include a ton of playable characters such as Harry himself, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, and Dumbledore. Players can also use the Kinect facial scanning feature to add themselves to the story. A series of “competitive mini-games” and co-op gameplay rounds out the features available in Harry Potter For Kinect.

Oh yeah, your kids are gonna love it.

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Resident Evil Revelations Review: Revel in This Iteration

Posted on May 24, 2012 by John Llewellyn Martin

Set between Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 5, Resident Evil Revelations is a portable thrill-ride that combines a lot of elements from the series. This the second Resident Evil game to hit the 3DS and is a more robust experience than Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D. Players take control of Jill Valentine and a host of other characters to explore a derelict cruise shp in search of the missing Chris Redfield and his partner. Is the adventure worth the price of admission? Or will it make players want to abandon ship?

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Dracula will return in Castlevania: Lords of Shadow sequel

Posted on May 24, 2012 by John Scalzo

Konami has launched a teaser site at TheDragonReturns.com. While the site itself doesn’t spell out exactly what it’s teasing, it’s pretty easy to figure out.

The gothic-style door features a golden dragon and “Dracula” literally means “Son of the Dragon” in Romanian. The site’s source code also includes the phrase “”CLOS Teaser Page” and the following foreboding paragraph: “Dare you face the evil darkness? It is written that the creatures behind that door will return very soon to claim the souls of your loved ones, and send you straight to hell! Be aware!”

Add it all up and you get a teaser page that more than likely belongs to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2.

The site also includes a date, May 31, 2012, which conveniently coincides with Konami’s Pre-E3 Press Conference.

[Source: Game Informer]

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BioWare bringing Rebellion multiplayer pack to Mass Effect 3 next week

Posted on May 24, 2012 by John Scalzo

It’s not the extended ending (yet), but BioWare will push out another free downloadable content pack to Mass Effect 3 players next week.

The “Rebellion Pack” will be available to download for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 on May 29. Like the “Resurgence Pack” before it, this pack will include a ton of new content for Mass Effect’s multiplayer mode:

Two New Action-Packed Maps – Land on Firebase Jade, located in a Salarian STG base on Sur’Kesh and fight to control Firebase Goddess on the Asari homeworld of Thessia.

Six Powerful New Unlockable Characters – Level and promote six new unlockable characters, including the ex-Cerberus Adept and Vanguard, the Vorcha Soldier and Sentinel or the Male Quarian Engineer and Infiltrator.

New In-Mission Objective – Randomly occurring during waves 3, 6 and 10, this new objective will demand that teams retrieve a high priority package and securely escort it to a designated extraction zone on each map.

New Gear Slot – A new slot will be available on the equipment screen, offering players a persistent gameplay bonus that will not expire after the end of a match. These new items will vary from weapon upgrades to character enhancements and will be available through reinforcement packs.

Lethal New Weapons – Eliminate the enemy with deadly new weapons, including the Cerberus Harrier, Krysae Sniper Rifle, and Reegar Carbine.

A trio of “Rebellion Pack” screenshots can be found after the break.

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Nintendo Download: Mighty Switch Force! update, Game & Watch Gallery 2, Snakenoid Deluxe

Posted on May 24, 2012 by John Scalzo

This week’s Nintendo Download includes an update for Mighty Switch Force!, the popular puzzle platformer from WayForward. This free update includes “five new bonus levels, enhanced stereoscopic effect to all previous levels, and a retry button for dedicated speed runners.”

Also available this week is…

Game & Watch Gallery 2 (3DS eShop) – Enjoy five different games in both their original and revised versions. Classic versions take you back to the ’80s, while modern versions offer improved play control, color and sound effects.

Snakenoid Deluxe (DSiWare) – Enjoy a unique blend of classic game concepts. Use the stylus to control a snake on the lower screen and bounce the ball to destroy boulders on the upper screen.

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Ubisoft reveals E3 2012 lineup

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Melissa Niedringhaus

Today, Ubisoft announced that it will start its E3 2012 festivities with an invitation-only press conference at 3 PM (Pacific Time) on June 4th, but you shouldn’t feel left out; those unable to attend E3 can watch the press conference live on YouTube, and get bonus backstage videos and free content on Uplay, Ubisoft’s online community site dedicated to enhancing player experience.

The press conference will feature Ubisoft’s upcoming lineup (including their Wii U plans), special guests and some surprise announcements. In a first, Ubisoft will be inviting gamers to ask questions of its development teams on Uplay, and will broadcast the best questions live during the conference.

Games available to be played at Ubisoft’s booth will include Assassin’s Creed III, Far Cry 3, Rayman Legends, and Rocksmith. The finale of a ShootMania: Storm marathon tournament will be broadcast from the booth at 11 AM (Pacific Time) on June 6.

For more information on Ubisoft’s lineup at E3, check out their Facebook page, or bookmark their YouTube site to watch the press conference on June 4th!

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See Tim Tebow “Tebowing” in Madden NFL 13

Posted on May 23, 2012 by John Scalzo

Posted without comment… EA Sports has released a screenshot from Madden NFL 13 of Tim Tebow dropping to one knee in the end zone celebration commonly known as “Tebowing.”

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Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Box Set will hadoken your wallet

Posted on May 23, 2012 by John Scalzo

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Street Fighter series and Capcom plans to celebrate in style. And if you’ve got $149.99 lying around, you can celebrate too, because that’s the cost of entry to obtain the Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Set. Naturally, you have your choice of platform: PS3 or Xbox 360.

Set for release on September 18, the Anniversary Set will be packed in a stylish box which includes all four Street Fighter games released this generation: Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition, Street Fighter X Tekken, Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, and Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition.

Whichever format you choose, the box will also include a massive collection of bonus materials:

  • Exclusive Video – The two-disc Blu-Ray set includes a documentary that highlights the profound influence the franchise has had on fans – and vice versa – throughout the years. The collection of videos also includes Street Fighter IV and Super Street Fighter IV anime movies as well as all episodes of the “Street Fighter” animated series and Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie.
  • Light-up Ryu Statue – A specially commissioned and highly-detailed collectable Ryu statue stands prominently at 8” tall and features the iconic character in mid-Shoryuken, with flames lit from below.
  • 11-Disc Soundtrack – Street Fighter game music spanning the past 25 years, in addition to remixes and fan-created music inspired by past Street Fighter games.
  • 64-page Hardcover Art Book – A tribute to Street Fighter game fans from all over the world, the art book includes fan pieces submitted by professional and aspiring artists alike.
  • Ryu’s Belt – Created to regulation specs, the full-size martial arts black belt is a replica of the one Ryu wears and even includes his classic “Fūrinkazan” in kanji!
  • Certificate of Authenticity – Each Collector’s Set comes individually numbered complete with a certificate of authenticity.
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