Capcom Mobile brings Devil May Cry 4 (and Nero) from hell to iPhone

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Ryan Littlefield

Since Devil May Cry 4‘s release four years ago, gamers have been looking for a new Devil May Cry game to sink their teeth into. (And no, I don’t mean THIS garbage.)

While their thirst won’t be completely quenched, Capcom Mobile has decided to throw a bargain their way. Not only is Devil May Cry 4 releasing on Apple’s App Store for iPhone and iPod Touch, it’s got a limited time launch price of $1.99. I mean, heck, I already OWN Devil May Cry 4 and I’m still considering it.

The game is available now with retina display graphics and GameCenter achievement support. No details regarding an iPad release have been announced.

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Dungeon Siege III storms stores on May 31

Posted on February 3, 2011 by John Scalzo

The Obsidian Entertainment-developed Dungeon Siege III has been given a release date by Square Enix. The action RPG series will make its way to the PS3 and Xbox 360 for the first time (along with a version for the PC) on May 31st.

To celebrate the release of Dungeon Siege III, Square Enix has partnered with leading game retailers to offer a ton of unique bonuses for gamers who pre-order.

Hit the break for a complete rundown of all the pre-order plunder.

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Special unlock for early purchasers of Pokemon Black & White

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Mike Gutierrez

Nintendo is on a mission: to make sure Pokemon Black Version and Pokemon White Version have as big of a launch as possible. To do it, they have announced today that anyone who purchases the fifth generation of Pokemon games from its March 6 release date up until April 10, 2011 will receive a Liberty Pass through Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. The pass allows them to catch the cute little guy pictured to the left (throwing up the V for Victory), the Mythical Pokemon Victini. The Victory Pokemon Victini is allegedly the first to be both Psychic and Fire-based (two of my favorite varieties in one) and has the Victory Star ability, which increases the accuracy of itself and other Pokemon the trainer is using in battle. This is actually a pretty great ace to have for some of the three-member battles being introduced in Pokemon Black & White.

Pokemon Black & White Versions add more than 150 new pocket monsters to the Pokedex and will be available in the U.S. on March 6, 2011 for $34.99 on the Nintendo DS.

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Dragon Age II demo coming February 22

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Mike Gutierrez

Bioware and EA have announced today that a special demo for the highly anticipated Dragon Age II will be coming to PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 on February 22, 2011. Players will choose one of three classes and play through the prologue, learning more about the new protagonist Hawke. The demo then progresses to the new location of Kirkwall where they will meet the deadly smuggler and potential love interest Isabella. Completing the demo will unlock Hayder’s Razor, which grants additional health, mana, and combat abilities in the full retail version of the game. This seems to be a new promotional tool by EA, as the Bulletstorm demo also included unlocks for the full retail version upon completion.

Seems like a pretty sweet deal – sample the game and if you like it, here’s a bonus to use in the retail version. Dragon Age II is set to release on the PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 on March 11, 2011.

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Bing adds playable games to search results

Posted on February 3, 2011 by John Scalzo

Remember how awesome it was when Google transformed their logo into a playable version of Pac-Man to celebrate the dot-muncher’s 30th anniversary? Well, Microsoft and the UK arm of their Bing search engine have gone one better. Actually, they’ve gone 45 better as they’ve added 46 playable casual games to Bing’s search results (casual games have been available on Bing US since last year). I’m not sure if it’ll break Google’s ironclad grip on the search engine market, but I know I’ll be using Bing a little more often (up from never) from now on.

Players (searchers?) will also be able to log in to the games using Facebook or Windows Live, letting them share and compete against their friends’ best scores.

The full list of playable games on Bing can be found after the break.

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Dark Tower video game in the works

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Nicole Kline

The Dark Tower series by Stephen King is being made into a movie slated for a May 2013 release and, what’s more, there’s also a video game in the works, according to Ain’t It Cool News. They said the game will be “very ambitious” and that it will “further utilize elements from the books.” As a huge fan of the books, I’m nervous and excited about both the movie and the idea of a game, but I have no clue how they’re going to translate any of it to the big screen or my home console. Also, if Javier Bardem really is going to be playing Roland Deschain, I am going to cry, because his performance in No Country for Old Men scared me so efficiently that I can’t even look at pictures of him without thinking he’s going to come to my house with one of those bolt gun things and kill me with it, and/or brutally choke me to death while looking like a crazed lunatic.

NO.

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THQ delays UFC Trainer, cancels WWE Online, Company of Heroes Online

Posted on February 3, 2011 by John Scalzo

THQ has used their quarterly financial briefing to make a few changes to their upcoming release schedule.

First, the company’s PS3, Wii and Xbox 360 fitness title, UFC Personal Trainer, has been delayed. Previously scheduled for March, the game has now been tagged with a “TBA 2011” release date.

Next up, the publisher has cancelled the free-to-play online games Company of Heroes Online and WWE Online.

Finally, THQ CEO Brian Farrell touted some of the games the company does have scheduled for release in the near future: “[2011] will be driven by the strongest core games line-up in our history, including: Red Faction Armageddon, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, MX vs. ATV Alive and the newest installment of our Saints Row franchise.”

It’s unknown if he was referring to Saints Row: Drive-By on the 3DS or the currently unannounced Saints Row 3.

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DICE cancels PC version of Battlefield 1943

Posted on February 3, 2011 by John Scalzo

Karl Magnus Troedsson, the General Manager at DICE, has used the Battlefield Blog to announce what we’ve all suspected for a while now: the PC version of Battlefield 1943 is dead. The developer has finally cancelled the oft-delayed shooter along with the PC version of the “Onslaught” add-on for Battlefield: Bad Company 2.

Battlefield 1943 was initially released on the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade in July of 2009.

Troedsson cited the company’s desire to move forward as the reason for the cancellation, specifically moving on to Battlefield 3:

We know some of you eagerly have been awaiting Battlefield 1943 and Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Onslaught on PC. I’m sad to say that these two titles are now officially cancelled. Instead, our talented teams will focus on delivering the greatest possible gaming experience in our next behemoth release. We’re confident this will lead to an even better experience in Battlefield 3, not only on PC, but on all platforms.

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