“This Ain’t No Place for a Hero” – Batman: Arkham City gameplay trailer revealed

Posted on March 15, 2011 by John Scalzo

WB Games has uncloaked the first gameplay trailer for Batman: Arkham City. The two minute clip is titled “This Ain’t No Place for a Hero” and details the dangerous days (and wide open world) of the new Arkham City. Hugo Strange, Catwoman, Two-Face, Harley Quinn and The Clown Prince of Crime himself all make an appearance in the trailer, which closes with someone telling The Joker “It was all a lie, there’s nothing wrong with you.”

Batman: Arkham City will be released for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 on October 18.

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WWE All-Stars screens show off game modes

Posted on March 15, 2011 by John Scalzo

THQ has released a dozen new screenshots showcasing the many modes of WWE All-Stars. The arcade brawler will include classic modes like 1 on 1 and Steel Cage Match along with Triple Threat, Fatal 4 Way, Tornado Tag, Elimination, Extreme Rules and Handicap Matches. You can check out all twelve screens after the break.

WWE All-Stars will be available for the PS2, PS3, PSP, Wii and Xbox 360 on March 29.

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Daily Scoop: March 15, 2011 – PAX hangover

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Nicole Kline

Well, PAX East 2011 is over, and I’ve got a massive gaming hangover. Is it crazy that I spent three straight days doing nothing but gaming and writing and all I wanted to do when I got home yesterday was game and write? I think it might be crazy. But either way, this was one of the best PAX experiences yet, and we’ll have lots more articles up this week, so keep checking :).

But for now, it’s back to reality. Today’s Amazon Deal of the Day in video games is Activision’s Guitar Hero: Van Halen for the Xbox 360. It’s $24.99 down from $39.99, so you might as well jump (JUMP!) at this deal. Go ahead, jump.

Amazon’s also offering a deal on the Xbox 360 4 GB console with Kinect. If you order it right now, you’ll get a free copy of Dance Central as well. I’m about to make the plunge and buy my very first Xbox, and I’m trying to decide if I’m going to get that one or splurge and get the 250 GB one. I plan on downloading a lot of games, so I’m thinking the 250 might be a better match for me.

No game-related t-shirts today, but there’s a grab bag going on over at Tee Fury – they’re $6 a pop, from over 97 possible designs. This is way too tempting for me, especially after looking at this image:

Yusssssss.

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Interview: Augmenting Deus Ex: Human Revolution With Game Director Jean-Francois Dugas

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Warp Zoned Staff

One of the more high profile developers we got to interview at PAX East 2011 was Jean-Francois Dugas, Game Director on Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Eidos Montreal hopes the upcoming sequel will establish the franchise as a dominant force in gaming, but it’s been a long journey for Dugas and his team in their attempt to accomplish that. Throughout the interview we talk about the challenges of reviving an older franchise, their unique relationship with their Japanese publisher, Warren Spector’s feedback, and influences from movies to anime to Metal Gear to… Professor Layton?

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Morning Drive host challenges Tiger to Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12 match

Posted on March 14, 2011 by John Scalzo

Tiger Woods will hook up with “Morning Drive” host Gary Williams this Thursday, March 17, for a two-hole showdown in Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters. Williams and Woods will square off on holes 12 and 13 at Augusta National, better known as “Amen Corner,” thanks to the wonders of online play (Woods will be in New York during the interview).

While the winner won’t be donning a Green Jacket, this is not Tiger’s first time being challenged at his own game. In 2009, he battled Jimmy Fallon in two holes of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10… and Fallon stomped him. Of course, Fallon is practically a professional gamer, so maybe he’ll have better luck against Williams.

“Morning Drive” airs live on The Golf Channel every weekday from 7:00 to 9:00 AM. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters will be released for the PS3, Wii and Xbox 360 on March 29.

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Prey 2 stalks PC, PS3, Xbox 360 in 2012

Posted on March 14, 2011 by John Scalzo

Bethesda Softworks has announced they plan to publish Prey 2 for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2012.

First announced back in 2008, the Elder Scrolls publisher acquired the rights to Prey 2 a year later. The game is being developed by Human Head (who also worked on Prey) and will make use of the id Tech 5 engine.

“We are thrilled to be working with Bethesda on Prey 2,” said Chris Rhinehart, project lead. “Prey 2 will provide gamers the opportunity to explore a new facet of the Prey universe, one that offers fast-paced action in an open, alien world. We’re excited to show gamers the title we have been working on and hope they will be as excited by this title as we are.”

More information on Prey 2 will be revealed in the May issues of Official Xbox Magazine and PlayStation: The Official Magazine.

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Battle: Los Angeles sneaks onto XBLA

Posted on March 14, 2011 by John Scalzo

While Aaron Eckhart and the rest of the Battle: Los Angeles cast were pushing the movie to a blockbuster debut at the box office this weekend, Konami was quietly adding the film’s Xbox 360 adaptation to the Xbox Live Arcade.

Available to download for 800 Microsoft Points ($10), Battle: Los Angeles was developed by Saber Interactive as a first person shooter companion to the film. Players are placed in the boots of Corporal Lee Imlay as he fights the interstellar invasion alongside characters from the movie. Xbox 360 owners with a 3D TV will be able to splatter the aliens in style with a special stereoscopic 3D mode.

Battle: Los Angeles will be available to download through the PlayStation Network on March 22. It’ll also be added to Steam sometime later this month.

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Plants vs Zombies added to DSiWare Shop

Posted on March 14, 2011 by John Scalzo

PopCap Games has seemingly released Plants vs Zombies for every platform under the sun, but they found one they missed as the publisher has added the game to the DSiWare Shop today.

If the eternal struggle between brain-eaters and begonias doesn’t interest you, this week’s DSiWare update also includes Rabi Laby, a platformer where a woman and her pet rabbit venture to a magical land; and 5-In-1 Mahjong, a portable mahjong game.

The lone WiiWare release this week is Liight, a puzzle game that combines music and colors.

More information on all of these titles can be found after the break.

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