Bungie Aerospace trademarks “Crimson”

Posted on May 12, 2011 by John Scalzo

It’s the question everybody is asking, just what is Bungie up to? The answer got more complicated today when Bungie offshoot Bungie Aerospace filed a trademark for something called “Crimson.”

According to the filing, Crimson is “Computer game software downloadable from a global computer network; Computer game software for use on mobile and cellular phones; Downloadable computer game software via a global computer network and wireless devices.”

So basically, Bungie is getting into the app business. Is “Crimson” a part of Bungie’s New Universe, the mega franchise they’re developing for Activision over the next ten years? Or is it something new entirely? The founding of Bungie Aerospace, a brand new company unconnected to the Activision/Bungie deal, would suggest the latter.

Whatever it is, it looks like we’ll be waiting a good, long while to find out. Bungie has no plans to attend the 2011 E3 Expo.

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XBLA Wednesday: Gatling Gears, Star Raiders

Posted on May 11, 2011 by John Scalzo

Microsoft has added a pair of games to the Xbox Live Arcade today:

Gatling Gears is a top-down shooter from EA that has been priced at 1200 Microsoft Points ($15) and Star Raiders is an update of the classic Atari 400/800 game that has been priced at 800 Microsoft Points ($10).

More information on both games can be found after the break.

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Soul Calibur V trailer slices its way online

Posted on May 11, 2011 by John Scalzo

As promised, Namco Bandai has released the first teaser trailer for Soul Calibur V. The fighting game will follow Patroklos, son of Sophitia Alexandra, as his destiny becomes intertwined with the evil Soul Edge and holy Soul Calibur.

Soul Calibur V will be released for the PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2012. Namco Bandai is expected to reveal more information about the game at this year’s E3 Expo.

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Daily Scoop: May 11, 2011 – D & D Encounters!

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Nicole Kline

It’s Wednesday, and a new D & D encounter begins tonight! Not sure what that means? You should read our interview with Kieren Chase to find out all about it, while I practice my rolls!

Today’s Amazon Deal of the Day in video games is Activision’s Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock Guitar Bundle for the PlayStation 3 and the Wii. It’s $49.99 down from $79.99, and includes Dethklok, DragonForce, and…Blind Melon? Really? The guys with the video that has the bumblebee girl? Hmm. That sounds…like…ROCK!!

Speaking of things that rock, check out today’s Ript shirt, called “TerManated,” which is a crazy mash-up of MegaMan and Terminator:

HE’LL BE BACK.

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Dark Souls impaling consoles October 2011

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Mike Gutierrez

Namco Bandai has narrowed down the date for From Software’s highly anticipated Dark Souls to October 2011 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The spiritual successor to 2009’s Demon’s Souls, the trailer above showcases the gritty atmosphere, hidden surprises, and inevitable deaths that are sure to ensue when the game hits this Fall.

It’s going to be glorious…

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Gearbox to host Community Day June 11 in Dallas with new reveals

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Mike Gutierrez

Gearbox Software will be hosting its inaugural Community Day event in Dallas Texas’ Palladium Ballroom on June 11. Fans of studio will have a chance to get in on some multiplayer of Duke Nukem Forever with the development team, attend panels about the making of their favorite games, and have the covetous privilege of viewing some never-before-seen content. You’ll also get a chance to party alongside the Gearbox crew after the event, provided that you’re 21 or older. You’ll need to print and sign a release form in order to get in and attendees under 18 need a release signed from their parent/guardian.

“Open to all, Gearbox Community Day is a celebration of our awesome fans, our history as a studio, the launch of Duke Nukem Forever, and of what lies ahead for Gearbox,” says the official website.

You have to admire the respect Gearbox shows to its fans and the gaming community at large, especially after it chose Pax Prime 2011 for the public unveiling of Duke Nukem Forever. You can register for Community Day, download the release, and get hotel information here.

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Rumor: CoD Modern Warfare 3 boxart revealed

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Warp Zoned Staff

Kotaku is claiming that they’ve gotten their hands on some leaked boxart for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. The image has also appeared on the Electric Hydra forums.

Activision talked about the next entry in the Call of Duty series during their quarterly financial report on Monday. But aside from calling it “awesome,” company executives were extremely tightlipped about the upcoming game. As of right now, we don’t even know who’s developing the game, let alone if it’ll be a new entry in the Modern Warfare series.

Also popping up is the logo for something called Call of Duty: Elite, which may be that Beachhead-helmed online platform for Call of Duty that will “support in-game integration and bring online experiences and console play together.” You can catch this and the MW3 logo after the break.

So what do you think? Is this just an elaborate Photoshop job? A hoax? Or something else entirely? Sound off in the comments.

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Portal 2 Authoring Tools step into open beta

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Mike Gutierrez

If you ever daydreamed of creating your own Portal 2 levels, now’s your chance. Valve has released the same tools they used to create the game, and they’re available in the Tools tab in Steam. The tools allow you to pretty much create anything you want, from maps for single player and co-op, to making your own character skins, 3D models, sound effects, and music. All you self-conscious creators shouldn’t be intimidated, either, as Valve has included example maps and instances to help you get started. The Authoring Tools are still in beta, so be sure to leave feedback for the devs.

As there’s only so many ways to overcome the group of challenges in Portal 2’s single player and co-op, this is sure to go a long way towards lengthening the lifespan of your game. Be sure to check out our review of Portal 2 as well as an exclusive Warp Zoned interview with the game’s writer, Erik Wolpaw.

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