Retailers Recieving Arkham City Armored Edition Soon

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Jesse Lord

In a press release issued today, Warner Bros. announced that the Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition is shipping to retailers today in preparation for launch with the Wii-U system on November 18th.  Those unfamiliar with Nintendo will scratch their heads at the Sunday release date, however, that is simply how Nintendo rolls as it pertains to system launches.  So are you expecting to pick up this refresh of the hit 2011 title with all-new Wii-U functionality?  Let us know in the comments below!  Full press release below, after the jump.

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Halo 4 | Review

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Jason Bassett

Halo. Just the sound of the word has many meanings to many fans around the world. There are bands and there are even ideologies of a “halo”. For many people around the world, it is a major part of life. Spanning fans from many countries around the world, it’s no longer just a video game. It is a universe. The universe of Halo spans multiple mediums from video games, movies, music and reading material. This year, we celebrate the legacy of Master Chief and his AI Cortana for a whole new trilogy, starting with Halo 4. Halo 4 was released

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Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams | Review

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Les Major

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is an incredibly challenging platformer for gamers who also enjoy puzzles. It doesn’t seem that harsh at first, you’re bounding through fields, going through the basic game mechanics to learn how Twisted Dreams is played. Then it hits you as you start getting into the castle levels, and only hardcore gamers need apply.

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Will Wright honored at Britannia Awards

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Broken Joysticks

When it comes to video game developers that have found themselves a myriad of awards, names like Gabe Newell or Shigeru Miyamoto often come to mind. However, it is the man behind some of the more ingenious time sinks of all-time that takes the crown. Will Wright of Sim City and the Sims fame acquired himself the Albert R. Broccoli Award for Worldwide Contribution to Entertainment at the 25th Annual Britannia Awards, an awards show from the Los Angeles branch of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts or BAFTA for short. The reason why Wright was selected for

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Mass Effect 4 Powered By Frostbite Engine – Headed New Direction

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Joshua Rust

Mass Effect 3 may have been the end of a trilogy, but that doesn’t mean that EA/Bioware are done with the franchise just yet. In the early stages of development is a new Mass Effect game being labeled as Mass Effect 4 (not the “official” title yet, mind you). Over on the Bioware blog, Yanick Roy – studio director, has let loose some new information regarding the next installment in the franchise. “This is the goal we have been working toward for years now, and every member of our team is proud, excited, and humbled to take on the responsibility

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Tomb Raider Collector’s Edition For North America Unveiled

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Joshua Rust

Square Enix has announced today the details of the North American Collector’s Edition for the March release of Tomb Raider. I’m not sure what the deal is with these collector’s editions, but these last few have been looking sweet! (See Assassin’s Creed III & Bioshock: Infinite) Tomb Raider is a juggernaut when it comes to video game franchises, reaching an amazing 35 million copies sold worldwide. It’s no suprise that with thisTomb Raider “refresh” that Square Enix would do something special for it. The contents, as seen above, include: Play Arts -KAI- Lara Croft figurine– Lara Croft has been beautifully

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Nintendo Network Explained

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Jason Bassett

On the minds of many gamers who may indeed be purchasing a Wii U this holiday is it’s online functionality. Many a gamer has been more or less worried about the Wii U’s online capabilities and many are considering this to be the make or break for the system. With that in mind, all of us have been waiting and wondering how Nintendo Network will function and if the dreaded Friend Codes would make their return. Finally, we have (almost) all the information we need. First off, Nintendo Network will not be using friend codes. Instead, users will need to create a

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Pachter: Xbox 720 Should Launch Between Oct ’13 and May ’14

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

Depending on who you talk to industry analyst Michael Pachter is someone who either a wise sage who keeps his eye on the business side of gaming or someone who talks out his ass when it comes to future events.  With the year coming to a close GameTrailers TV took a swing at guessing the future of Microsoft in 2013. After a brief review of the year in everything Xbox 360 host Geoff Keighley posted the question of the next Xbox to Pachter. In response he speculated that the system will be announced either before or around E3 and will

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New Trailer for Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed for WiiU

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Broken Joysticks

Sega of America released the brand-new trailer for Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, this time specifically dedicated to the WiiU version. While at first glance this game seems to look on par with the current generation consoles’ version, Sumo Digital has made it quite clear to utilize the WiiU Gamepad as much as possible. There might be some exclusive features that may feel a bit too unnecessary, but without revealing too much from the trailer, the idea of  five-player multiplayer is on the level for something great. Regardless of the newly implemented WiiU features, this trailer proves that Nintendo better

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Need For Speed Movie Details Released

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Les Major

Variety is reporting that Dominic Cooper who played Howard Stark in Captain America: The First Avenger, in talks to be co-star to Aaron Paul, most recently known for Breaking Bad, in the Need For Speed movie from Dreamworks. The movie is based on the EA racing series. Some plot details have also been released! The movie focuses on Aaron Paul as an underground racer who owns his own garage he mods cars in. He’s framed and sent to prison for the murder of his best friend. Upon his release, he sets out to seek revenge. Doninic Cooper is the other male lead role named

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Star Wars: The Old Republic Adds Free Accounts Nov. 15th

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Les Major

Like many MMO’s lately, Star Wars: The Old Republic is adding a limited free account to the subscription based game. Some content is restricted or closed off entirely, but if you’re eager to see what The Old Republic is all about, this is a great way to give in a whirl. Many see this as a step back but I think it’s a fantastic idea. I liked the look of SW:TOR when my MMO gaming friend got into it, but I just couldn’t justify the cost. This way you can personally get in there and see what the game has

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The Elder Scrolls Online Gameplay Video Released

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Les Major

Many fans were concerned when the first images of The Elder Scrolls Online were released. It looked and sort of felt more like Warcraft than The Elder Scrolls. I havn’t kept up much on the project since then and the gameplay video recently released really stands out as looking much more like the art style we’ve come to expect from the series. It really is surprising considering at times it feels more like you’re watching Skyrim third person action rather than the MMO fans were unsure about. This is really something to check out and there are quite a few details

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