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CoD Modern Warfare 3 Content Collection #1 on PSN today
The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 DLC continues its multiplatform tour as, starting today, it’s now available on the PlayStation Store for all PS3 players.
Similar to its release on the Xbox 360, Content Collection 1 for the PS3 has been priced at $14.99 and will include four new multiplayer maps (Piazza, Liberation, Overwatch, and Black Box) and two new Spec Ops missions (Black Ice and Negotiator).
To celebrate the downloadable conent’s PS3 release, Infinity Ward will be offering a Double XP weekend for all Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer players on the PS3, PC, and Xbox 360. It starts tomorrow morning and runs all weekend long.
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Bethesda: Prey 2 isn’t cancelled, but it’s been delayed
Last year, the Internet rumor mill claimed that Doom 4 was cancelled. Bethesda responded by claiming the game had never been announced.
Thankfully, they were able to handle the rumors of Prey 2‘s cancellation a bit better. But the company still ended up announcing that the alien shooter sequel has been delayed into 2013 (or possibly beyond).
Tracey Thompson, Bethesda’s Director of Global PR, had this to say about the delay:
Developmentof Prey 2 has not been cancelled but the game will not be released in 2012 as planned. The delay is due to the fact that game development has not progressed satisfactorily this past year, and the game does not currently meet our quality standards. Prey 2 has shown great promise and we regret disappointing our fans. We have made a substantial investment in game development to deliver the experience fans want. We are determined only to release the AAA game that fans rightfully expect, and are unwilling to compromise our quality standards to meet a release schedule.
A new release window wasn’t announced. I wouldn’t worry too much about this latest delay as they’re nothing new for the Prey series. It actually took 11 years of off-and-on development before Prey was released for the PC and Xbox 360 back in 2006.
THQ hits Darksiders II with a delay
After some subtle teasing by the company’s Vice President, THQ has confirmed that Darksiders II will miss its previously announced June 26 release date. The PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 game will now be released sometime in August due to a need for “additional time for polish”:
This is great news for the team at Vigil, because it allows additional time for polish and to ensure that all aspects of Darksiders II meet the high-quality bar the team is targeting. In game development, more time is always a good thing for quality and the Vigil team is dedicated to providing the definitive Darksiders experience.
Darksiders II is also in development for the Wii U and is currently scheduled to launch alongside Nintendo’s next system sometime this Fall.
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Bethesda would consider it a great honor if you watch this awesome Dishonored trailer
Do you love steampunk? Or futuristic depictions of Victorian England? How about oppressive stormtroopers in power armor sticking it to plague-ravaged peasants? That’s always fun. Good thing there’s a supernaturally-gifted assassin in a supersuit running around to even the odds.
Let me repeat that, Bethesda’s Dishonored stars a supernaturally-gifted assassin in a supersuit.
Check out the trailer above to watch him in action and be on the lookout for the Arkane Studios-developed game on the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 later this year.
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Crysis 3 officially announced by EA
As promised, EA and Crytek have officially announced Crysis 3 for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360. The game will return the action to New York City in early 2013 promising, “the hunted becomes the hunter!”
Set 25 years after Crysis 2, the steel and concrete that make up the urban jungle of New York City have given way to an actual jungle courtesy of a “nanodome” that includes “overgrown trees, dense swamplands and raging rivers.” Crytek is calling this new New York City the Seven Wonders because players will visit seven unique game environments during their quest. Series protagonist Prophet also returns, this time with new weaponry (including the lethal composite bow pictured above) and an enhanced nanosuit to hunt down the alien invaders:
Set in 2047, Prophet is on a revenge mission after uncovering the truth behind Cell Corporation’s motives for building the quarantined Nanodomes. The citizens were told that the giant citywide structures were resurrected to protect the population and to cleanse these metropolises of the remnants of Ceph forces. In reality, the Nanodomes are CELL’s covert attempt at a land and technology grab in their quest for global domination. With Alien Ceph lurking around every corner and human enemies on the attack, nobody is safe in the path of vengeance. Everyone is a target in Prophet’s quest for retribution.
Players who pre-order Crysis 3 will receive the “Hunter Edition” limited edition at no extra charge. The Hunter Edition includes exclusive weapons and character skins as well as a multiplayer XP boost. Several retailer-specific pre-order bonus packs will also offer additional weaponry on top of the Hunter Edition package.
Crytek’s CEO, Cevat Yerli said, “We cannot wait until people get their hands on the game.”
Sleeping Dogs escapes from the developer’s doghouse on August 14
Sleeping Dogs has taken a long and winding road to store shelves, but it looks like it’s almost over.
Canceled by Activision last year, the development team at United Front Games wouldn’t lie down on the job and eventually the game was adopted by Square Enix. Today, after some additional development time and a strong showing at PAX East 2012, the team’s new publisher is ready to announce that Sleeping Dogs will take a bite out of store shelves on August 14.
In addition to a release date, Square Enix has announced a trio of pre-order bonuses for their Hong Kong-set true crime saga:
Best Buy: Georges St. Pierre Pack
- Georges St. Pierre’s Signature “Flying Punch”
- Exclusive Georges St. Pierre Outfit (T-Shirts, Headband, and Shorts)
Unlocks the “Flying Punch” and Increases Grappling and Throwing Damage
GameStop: Police Protection Pack
- Exclusive “High Speed” Mission
- Exclusive HK Police SWAT Outfit
- Exclusive Assault Rifle
- Exclusive SWAT Police Vehicle
Amazon: Martial Arts Pack
- “Shaolin Showdown” Mission
- Shaolin Warrior Outfit (with Increased Striking Damage)
- Bonus Triad XP Points
- Wing Chun Decoration for Safehouse (with Temporary Combat Buff)
If you plan to pre-order the PC version from Steam, don’t worry, Square Enix plans to offer a package of “exclusive content” for those who prefer to download their games as well.
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Crysis 3 to be unveiled on April 16
Developers at Crytek have made mention of their plan for a “Crysis trilogy” on more than one occasion. So hearing that the header image of Crysis 3 above was leaked by EA’s Origin store isn’t exactly a shocker.
What is surprising is that EA confirmed the rumor by telling Game Informer: “The best kept secret in shooters just can’t be contained. Stay tuned for more information on April 16.”
So check back Monday when we’ll learn more about Crysis 3.
Ridge Racer Unbounded out in Europe next week; US date still TBA
Ridge Racer Unbounded was pushed back to “later in 2012” by Namco Bandai earlier this month, but it looks like our friends across the Atlantic will get it much sooner than that.
Check out the speeding supercars, wicked wrecks, and neat create-a-course features in the launch trailer above and gaze on the European release date for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 title: March 30, 2012.
Hopefully, a US release isn’t far behind.
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Tagged PC, PS3, Ridge Racer Unbounded, Xbox 360