Capcom creating Sour Patch Kids: The Game

Posted on December 1, 2011 by John Scalzo

In the proud tradition of Yo! Noid, Spot: The Video Game, and Sneak King comes World Gone Sour, a Capcom-published platformer starring Sour Patch Kids candy. Coming to PC download services this Winter, with a PSN and XBLA release to follow in the Spring, World Gone Sour is described by Capcom as “a journey from the perspective of a lost piece of candy finding its way to its ultimate destination — the human stomach.”

Read that sentence again… World Gone Sour ends with the suicide of its main character! However, before that happens, World Gone Sour sounds like it has the makings of a pretty awesome platformer:

Gamers will take on the miniature role of a lost Sour Patch Kid in a stylized human-sized world, guiding the hero through the sticky floors of a movie theater, across the counter of a concession stand, and other unique and oversized environments. Joining forces with fellow lost Sour Patch Kids, players will use a combination of jumps, twists and puzzle-solving to negotiate and overcome larger than life obstacles. Along the way, they will battle unusual candy enemies, escape from deranged humans, and face-off against bizarre creatures including one very angry wad of sticky chewing gum.

Tagged with the bargain price of $5 (or 400 Microsoft Points on XBLA), the game will also include local co-op and narration from Creed Bratton of “The Office.” It remains to be seen whether World Gone Sour’s “quips and tidbits” will come from the real Creed Bratton or the television creation.

Oh, and check out Method Man’s performance in the game’s theme song, “World Gone Sour (The Lost Kids),” in the video above.

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XBLA Today: Voltron, Scene It? Movie Night

Posted on November 30, 2011 by John Scalzo

Are you ready for this week’s Japanese robot and movie trivia-filled Xbox Live Arcade update? Microsoft added two games to the XBLA today, the first is Scene It? Movie Night…

Scene It? Movie Night is your ticket to an exciting movie trivia showdown, packed with clips from your classic favorites and the biggest box-office blockbusters. Show off your cinematic know-how with friends and family through 14 brain-twisting puzzle categories, and prove you’ve got what it takes in a fast-and-furious multiplayer showdown. Scene It? Movie Night includes Mega Movies, an action-packed collection of challenges focused on the biggest, most memorable, most “mega” films of all time! Play on your own, or compete against friends in 2-4 player multiplayer. With downloadable content available via Xbox Live Marketplace, players always have a fresh play experience.

And the second is Voltron: Defender of the Universe…

From days of long ago, from uncharted regions of the universe, comes a legend. The Legend of Voltron. Defender of the Universe. A mighty robot, loved by good, feared by evil. Take control of your favorite Lion and join forces on Xbox Live to defend the Far Universe. Visit iconic locations from classic series including Arus and Planet Doom. Take on enemy forces in four different game modes. Battle Zarkon’s minions in Survivor Mode as a pilot, engage in ground assaults in Lion Mode or cross the glalaxy in Space Mode, or coop with four friends in Voltron Mode to confront massive Robeasts! Voltron fans, Mega-Thrusters are go!

Both games are available to download for 800 Microsoft Points ($10).

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Jacked: The Grand Theft Auto Story to release in April 2012, GTA5 to follow?

Posted on November 30, 2011 by John Scalzo

David Kushner is the author of Masters of Doom, one of the essential texts on video game history. And he’s returning to the world of “interactive entertainment” with his next project: Jacked: The Outlaw Story of Grand Theft Auto. Set for release on April 3, 2012, the book promises to tell the tale of the franchise’s creation as well as the true story behind the “Hot Coffee” incident.

Besides flying to the top of my must read list, the release of Jacked also raises some interesting questions about the release of Grand Theft Auto V. A marketing blurb for the audio edition in the 2012 Blackstone Audio catalog seems to imply that Grand Theft Auto V will be released shortly after Jacked:

The release of a GTA is always a big media moment, and this book will release prior to the next game.

Admittedly, “prior to the next game” could mean anything. After the book is released in April, Grand Theft Auto V might not be released until the Fall or ever sometime in 2013. But I believe this book is meant as a media tie-in for the next game in the series, so a GTA5 release in the Spring is a very real possibility.

And remember, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick told investors that the company expects to see “substantial earnings growth” during their next fiscal year… which begins on April 1, 2012.

Yes, a Spring release for GTA5 is a very real possibility indeed.

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Warpback: What We Played in November 2011

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Warp Zoned Staff

Ah, November. We hardly knew ye! You were here and gone so quickly, leaving us with a whirlwind of Black Friday sales as you went. You came in like an adventurer with Drake and Sully, then went out like a sword-swinging Link, and in the middle was Skyrim, Skyrim, Skyrim. With so many great games to choose from, what was the Warp Zoned staff playing? Read on to find out!

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Daily Scoop: November 30, 2011 – It’s the end of the month as we know it

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Nicole Kline

…and I feel fine! I mean, I can’t believe tomorrow is December already, but I’m not wigging out as hard as most people are. The crazy Christmas rush is about to begin! I’m glad I do most of my shopping online. I can’t cope with stores anymore!

Amazon has a crazy amount of deals going on, building up to the holiday. Today is the second day of their 19 Days of Deals, and it’s Action Games! They’ve got Dead Island and Deus Ex: Human Revolution for $29.99 ($19.99 on PC), Rage and Resistance 3 for $39.99, and BioShock 2 and Duke Nukem Forever for $9.99. There’s loads more, so check it out!

Shirt.w00t has an awesome Mario Kart shirt in their holiday gift guide:

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Xbox 360 has record week after Black Friday

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Brian Bishop

The Xbox 360 has been out for seven years now, and a long and great seven years it has been. But with rumors of the upcoming “Xbox 720,” you would think that sales of the system would start to drop off. Well, as the Black Friday sales numbers show, this isn’t even close to true.

Xbox 360 community rep Major Nelson reported on his blog that the Xbox 360 had it’s biggest sales week EVER, selling a grand total of 960,000 consoles, 800,000 of which were sold within a 24 hour period, presumably on Black Friday.

“Xbox 360 was among the best-sellers at Best Buy this Black Friday, and is a testament to the continued popularity of the gaming category this holiday,” said Chris Homeister, senior vice president and general manager of Home Entertainment at Best Buy.

Another impressive sales figure was the amount of Kinect sensors, bundled or otherwise, that were sold. A grand total of 750,000 sensors were purchased last week.

This is all exemplified by the news that at a Walmart in the Southern California area, a lady used pepper spray to get through a large crowd in order to reach the last of some Xbox 360 systems, so it seems Microsoft’s system has some life left in it after all, enough life to clear out a Walmart, at least.

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The Sly Collection added to PlayStation Store

Posted on November 29, 2011 by John Scalzo

Sony has slyly updated the PlayStation Store with all three games from The Sly Collection, available individually and as a three-game bundle.

Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus, Sly 2: Band of Thieves, and Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves are available to download for $9.99 each and include Trophies, high definition graphics, and a 3D viewing option. At $29.99, The Sly Collection bundle is actually more expensive (by two pennies!) than buying all three games separately.

Also available this week is a multiplayer action game based on Voltron: Defender of the Universe, the theatrical trivia of Scene It? Movie Night, and two more “PS3 Full Games”: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and De Blob 2.

Finally, this week sees the release of the PSone Classic Darkstalkers (vampire fighting, woo!) and the PS2 Classic Tak 2: Staff of Dreams.

For more information on all of these titles (and this week’s new game add-ons), check out the PlayStation.Blog.

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Ubisoft deploys new Rainbow 6: Patriots details

Posted on November 29, 2011 by John Scalzo

Ubisoft has dropped some new intel on the multiplayer mode and campaign for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow 6: Patriots. Promising to “[capture] the reality of modern-day terrorism,” the game will require players to make “tough ethical decisions in order to stop this new breed of terrorists.”

Ready for those new details now? Here you go…

Unprecedented Narrative – Patriots’ storyline explores an ultra-realistic what-if scenario inspired by real events and characters. The game will allow players to experience events from multiple perspectives creating an unprecedented level of immersion.

A New Threat For A New Team – Terrorism has evolved and Team Rainbow must face an organized militia of home-grown insurgents. As the leader of a new squad, players will wrestle with difficult ethical decisions and determine if the doing-whatever-it-takes mentality is needed to stop the enemy.

Enhanced Squad Management – At the press of a button, the Rainbow squad will perform the most efficient and deadly tactic given the context of the situation. When extreme measures are required, or when players call for it, you can take full control of your squad to plan the perfect assault.

Evolved Combat – The game’s combat techniques have been pushed to the next level with cover and weapon systems redesigned to accommodate every combat situation. New Rappel and Breach mechanics are now enriched with multiple new techniques including Wall & Ceiling Breach, Fast Rope Rappel, inverted ‘Aussie Style Rappel’, Infiltrate & Subdue, to name a few.

Intense Multiplayer Experience – Players will be rewarded for working as a team and mastering the game’s new features that enhance communication and tactical execution between teammates. Once such feature found in the pre-game online lobby is the Sandtable, a holographic display that helps acquaint players with the level maps before they jump into the action. This will help players strategically coordinate attacks and add a new dimension to squad tactics.

Surprise And Overpower Enemies – Utilize the game’s new Scan mode to strategically breach and infiltrate areas. This new tool will provide a thermal read on the situation, allowing you to determine the squad’s best course to overwhelm and defeat enemies.

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow 6: Patriots will be released for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 in 2013.

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