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We don’t know if these Batman: Arkham City-inspired character models will make it into Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes, but they definitely should. The striking white-on-white art style of Arkham City really works when applied to Lego minifigs.
You can view the three pieces of concept art (featuring Robin, The Joker, and Catwoman) in a gallery after the break.
Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes will be in stores on June 19 for the 3DS, DS, PC, PS3, Vita, Wii, and Xbox 360.
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Gearbox first announced that Borderlands 2 would be available in multiple special edition configurations at this year’s PAX East expo. But I guess everyone was too busy waiting in line to play Borderlands 2 to notice.
Today, they announced the full details of the two packages and they will make any loot hunter squeal with delight while also making their wallets cringe with fear. Just what will you get for your hard earned cash? Check it out…
The “Deluxe Vault Hunter’s Collectors Edition” ($99.99 MSRP) includes an authentic Marcus Kincaid bobble head, hardbound art book, map of Pandora, comic book download and a four sticker set.
Meanwhile, the “Ultimate Loot Chest Limited Edition” ($149.99 MSRP) packs an exclusive SteelBook case, numbered certificate of authenticity, creatures of Pandora wide format ID chart and four lithograph postcards with a Marcus Kincaid bobble head, hardbound art book, cloth map of Pandora, comic book download and four sticker set, all packed in a replica loot chest!
Sound awesome? Why yes it does. Both special editions will be available for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360. You can get a closer look at the contents of both special editions after the break.
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This week’s Nintendo Download brings with it an update for Mario Kart 7. If you want to continue playing the 3DS racer online, you’ll have to download this update, which permanently eliminates shortcut exploits from from the tracks “Wuhu Loop,” “Maka Wuhu,” and “Bowser Castle 1.”
When it comes to new games, there’s Kirby’s Block Ball for the 3DS eShop. Originally released on the Game Boy, so not exactly a new game, Kirby’s Block Ball drops the pink puffball into a Breakout-like adventure.
But there is one actual new game this week and its Chronicles of Vampires: The Awakening, a hidden object game that’s now available on the DSiWare Shop.
Despite only recently being announced, EX Troopers, a spinoff to Capcom’s Lost Planet series, will be playable at the company’s Summer Jam event in Tokyo at the end of June. Currently 60% finished, the game features a new cel-shaded, anime-inspired look to separate it from its predecessors.
The game will take place at an Academy for Snow Pirates as they square off against the Starship Troopers-esque Akrid aliens on the planet of EDN-3rd. The main character will be that of Bren Turner, having arrived at the academy from EDN-2nd. Bren will be supported by an AI-enhanced Vital Suit codenamed Gingira, as well as a sexy female snow pirate named TeeKee, who has the mysterious ability to communicate with the monstrous Akrid.
The biggest surprise about the game, being produced by Shintaro Kojima of the Monster Hunter series, is that it will be released for both the PlayStation 3 and 3DS. At first this appears an unusual pairing, given that the Vita exists, however poor sales of Sony’s handheld in Capcom’s native Japan may be the predominant factor behind the 3DS version. It’s also possible the PS3 version is being prepared as a PlayStation Network release.
No word on if the game will make it to America, nor are there any gameplay details yet.
[Source: Andriasang]
It’s finally happened: my wrist is shot. It’s probably mostly because I smashed it against the sharp corner of my drawer the other day, but I’m sure all the writing and gaming I’ve been doing doesn’t really help my case much. Looks like I need to ice it and take it easy for a while. Luckily it’s not my mouse hand, and I can probably figure out a way to hit the number buttons and Q with my nose, so I’ll be playing Diablo III later. Take that, wrist!
Amazon’s having a deal on Serious Sam games right now. You can get individual titles or four-packs, all of which are very cheap at 75% off. Fans of the series should hop on this before the 19th!
Awesome video game mashup shirt available today:
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There are three reactions to any rumor…
This rumor is that last one.
GoNintendo is reporting that Eminem recently met with a Sacramento-based marketing agency to create a video for Nintendo’s E3 press conference. According to the report, the Real Slim Shady will appear on stage via video to promote a Wii U game titled Acid Ghost.
No one is quite sure what Eminem’s connection to Acid Ghost is, but a second GoNintendo report has revealed a bit about the game. Acid Ghost will take place on a cruise ship and players will control the titular poltergeist as he torments the vacationing passengers. Some of The playful ghost will be able to pull a wide variety of pranks such as “pick up random objects, grab people’s body parts, draw on the walls with blood, turn on and off lights in rooms, mess with passengers [televisions], radios, and laptops, and mess with their food when they aren’t looking.”
GoNintendo’s tipster stated that Acid Ghost is in development at Kuju Entertainment, but I still have no idea what Eminem has to do with this. Does he love pranks? Is his paleness a hint at a deepseated love for Casper the Friendly Ghost? Did the Jason costume he used to wear give him a hankering to recreate Friday the 13th Part VIII?
I’m holding out hope for all of the above. But I can’t wait to find out the truth.
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Don’t worry if you haven’t fulfilled your daily quota of YouTube video game nonsense. Here at Warp Zoned, we have your back.
Take this video for example. It is a massive domino toppling with designs that pay tribute to Nintendo’s many great franchises and systems including Mario, Pokemon, Zelda, the N64, the GameCube, the Wii, the DS, and… Sonic!?
Just go with it.
Awesomenauts is a colorful and competitive arena game with some light platforming that feels like you’re in an 80s cartoon. Set in the year 3587, it’s got aliens, humans, and, of course, lots of robots. You play as the Awesomenauts, who are touted as the most powerful mercenaries in the whole universe. It’s a ragtag group, but when the goal is galactic conquest, you need the best of the best. While this game isn’t necessarily the best of the best, playing as the Awesomenauts can be a whole lot of fun.
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