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The Cave Launch Trailer Introduces The Adventurers

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Joshua Rust

The Cave, a puzzle solving adventure game that takes place in a cave, is set to release next week for PS3, Xbox 360, WiiU, and PC for $15 (or 1200 MSP). It is developed by the fine folks over at Double Fine (Costume Quest, Brutal Legend, Happy Action Theater) and for fans of games like Trine…you should definitely stop and take a look at this game. Throughout the game you will be able to control 3 of 7 different characters at any given time to solve puzzles – with the ultimate goal of reaching the bottom of the cave! For

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PS4 & Xbox 720 To Be Revealed This March?

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Rae Michelle Richards

We’ve been hearing about the next generation of consoles for years now, from leaked development kits to vague statements from executives we’ve got everything but an official confirmation. This may all change according to Game Informer, whose source claims that the next machines from Microsoft and Sony may be officially announced as early as this coming March. Adding even more fuel to the fire is that the announcement events will be “apple like”, meaning invites will be sent out to the tech press just a week or so before the big day

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Disney Infinity’s Official Announcement Trailer

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Joshua Rust

The thing about pie is when someone has a whole one…everyone else want’s a piece of that pie. Disney is no exception as they have now officially confirmed the rumors that we reported last year that they were readying a “Skylanders Slayer” -Disney Infinityis official and it’s coming this June 2013!  Without further ado, here is the official trailer: [youtube id=”96U2gkgK0o4″ width=”600″ height=”350″] Disney states that there will be two player split-screen multiplayer for Disney Infinity as well as four-player drop-in drop-out online play. All of Disney’s characters will come together inside the game in an area called the ‘Toy Box’. Within the

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Injustice: Gods Among Release Date & C.E Details

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Rae Michelle Richards

Injustice Gods Among Us has to be one of the most exciting fighting games to be announced in quite some time. We now  have a solid release date for the game as well as the announcement of premium and collectors editions thanks to publisher Warner Bros interactive. You’ll be able to pit your favorite DC super heroes against each other on either PS3 or Xbox 360 this April  16th. Aside from the regular $59.99 standard edition Injustice Gods Among Us also comes in a $99 Battle Edition which includes  a limited edition fight stick, 5 DLC skins and the game.

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Metal Gear Rising Demo Slices Its Way On XBL/PSN Next Week

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Rae Michelle Richards

Did you miss the chance to play the Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance demo that was packed with the Zone of Enders HD collection? Konami has announced that the demo, featuring the first chapter of Rising and a boss fight, will be available on January 22nd on Xbox Live and Playstation Network. Get set to slice and dice your way through your enemies. Metal Gear Rising  was originally announced at E3 alongside Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker and was set to take place between the events of MGS2 and MGS3. The game has since shifted developers to Platinum Studios, the developers

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Dead Space 3’s Terrifying $160 Dev Team Edition Detailed

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Rae Michelle Richards

Looking for forward to EA’s Dead Space 3? Well, the publisher has unveiled the $160, Dev Team Edition, for the most hardcore necromorph hunters out there.  For an entry price like that you’ll get the game on your platform of choice (PS3, Xbox 360 or PC),  an 8 inch Black Marker statue, a Med Pack Water Bottle, 20 page note book filled with extra lore, an art book and post cards. There was a time when Collector’s Editions of blockbuster videogames were a little daunting with almost every triple AAA title releasing an version that costs nearly double the price.

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CD Projekt Red Shows Off Cyberpunk 2077

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Joshua Rust

CD Projekt Red, if you didn’t know, is known for their amazing The Witcher franchise. Recently acquiring the rights to make a video game out of the paper-and-pen RPG, they look to expand their resume to a futuristic RPG with Cyberpunk 2077. Here is the official announcement from CD Projekt Red about Cyberpunk 2077: In Cyberpunk 2077, the player will be thrown into a dark future. The metropolis of Night City is a stage set to tell the tale of one individual, raised on the streets, who tries to lift himself up from the gutter and find a way to

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Fallout 4 Announcement Imminent?

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Joshua Rust

Late last year rumors surfaced that the next Fallout game would take place in Boston. News surfacing today through Erik Todd Dellums’s Twitter account (radio DJ “Three Dog” from Fallout 3) it appears that Bethesda could be hiring him back to reprise his role from Fallout 3. Here is the said conversation from Twitter: @ETDellums – To all my #Fallout3 and #ThreeDog fans: There may be more of the Dog coming! Fingers crossed! (@ToastTheRabbit)  @ETDellums any details that ya can share or is it a tight lip deal ATM? (@ETDellums) @ToastTheRabbit How was that for a tease! I was given permission to release

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Tomb Raider Multiplayer Video From Square Enix

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Joshua Rust

I won’t lie and say that I was happy when Square Enix announced that Tomb Raider would be receiving a multiplayer component to a single player franchise.  I’m an avid Tomb Raider fan and while I know why developers/publishers want to include multiplayer in single player games sometimes I believe it affects the outcome of the single player game. While Square Enix has assured the media that it won’t have any effect on the quality of the single player campaign, I guess we will play the waiting game to see if that is indeed the case. Let’s hope so. A

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Black Ops II Expands With Revolution DLC

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Rae Michelle Richards

Call of Duty Black Ops II gets its first infusion of fresh troops with the upcoming release of the Revolution Map Pack on Xbox 360 this January. The pack will be released on PC and PS3 on Feb 28 and will cost 1200 Microsoft Points or $14.99 USD on all other platforms. Want to know what you are getting for your cash? Revolution brings five new maps including Hydro, Downhill, Grind, Mirage and band new Zombies map – Die Rise. Whether you are exploring the French Alps in Downhill, a Hydroelectric Facility in Pakinstan or fending off Chinese zombies in

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The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct Gameplay Video

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Joshua Rust

Now this isn’t the other Walking Dead game…you know the one that has won numerous awards from varying publications. No this is the first person perspective game that has had little to no attention or information besides a few screenshots. Well, that was until now. Now granted The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct does not have firm release date (except sometime this year) judge this gameplay trailer accordingly. There is still time for lots of polish. [youtube id=”1-lk7_rFWRM” width=”600″ height=”350″] Now, I don’t know about you all…but I get a very Left 4 Dead vibe from this video. Again, granted it doesn’t

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Final Fantasy XIV Beta Info & New Dungeon Video

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

The world of Final Fantasy XIV came crashing down with their world ending event earlier this year. Square Enix is working on a new version of the game with a brand new engine, new mechanics and other enhancements. The publisher has announced plans to begin a multi-stage beta test of A Realm Reborn starting this February. Alongside the announcement of the beta testing plan they also released a short video from an alpha version of the game showcasing the new instanced dungeons. Legacy players from the original FFXIV and holders of a special pass bundled with Final Fantasy XIV will

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Sony Japan Discontinues PlayStation 2

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

Our old friend the PlayStation 2 will be entering its 13th year with this coming March, the console may finally be nearing its end in the east. It has seen a significantly longer lifespan in Japan than say in North America. According to Famitsu, Sony Japan will cease production on the PS2 and once the existing stock has run its course, that’s it. Sony’s machine launched in the Spring of 2000 in Japan and in October of 2000 here in the west. During that time we have seen the release of several great games such as Metal Gear Solid 2,

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Grand Theft Auto V To Be Released On March 26th?

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

Grand Theft Auto V has been on our most wanted list for the last few months, ever since RockStar Games dropped the brand new trailer and plot details we’ve wanted to know when we would have it in our hands. According to a recently updated Amazon page the game could be released on March 26th.The listing was originally spotted by the folks over at Collider. It is important to note that until Rockstar announces an official date for GTAV this should be considered rumor. I wouldn’t book off an end of March holiday just yet. Source: Collider

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Retro City Rampage Now Free On PlayStation Network

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

Need a  reason to stay in on Christmas Eve? Sony may have just given you one if you are a Playstation Plus subscriber. This past falls Retro City Rampage, a 2D top down game inspired by the open world crime games of yesterday is now available for free.  Sure we write a lot of positive things about PSN+ but it is truly an amazing service and this latest addition just gives us more reasons to keep the subscription topped off. Also announced on the PlayStation Blog is a digital sale for both regular Playstation Network members and Plus subscribers alike.

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