You have to admit that going into The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct after TellTale’s adaptation can make a lot of fans nervous of what to expect, but now – you can get a better glimpse as Activision have released a new launch trailer for the game, going along with all of the recent coverage we have seen.
Mostly, this trailer shows a much more solid product, which is a bit of a relief. The voice acting is also well done from what we have seen, so I would say it would be safe to check this one out and take it for a spin, but you might want to think on a rental before you make the jump. Check out the trailer below, and you can pick up Survival Instinct as of today for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360.
Today Tecmo Koei revealed additional details for their upcoming release of Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge as well as a number of new screenshots. Ryu will have access to some powerful but slow Dual Sword weaponry which have a shockwave like attack, an upgradable Lunar Staff as well as the Kusari-Gama scythe.
The new female characters will also have additional weaponry and abilities. Ayane will have new revamped Ultimate Techniques and combo attacks as well as a Phantom Spear skill. As for Momiji and Kasumi, you can check them out in action below. It is interesting to note that outside of new weapons and character additions, there will also be a hundred Ninja Trials for players to test their skills with. Expect to see Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on April 2nd.
Logitech announced their new G series line up of PC gaming peripherals. “Using infrared technology, Logitech studied the interaction between hand and device during gameplay. As a result, gamers can expect to see several advancements in the new Logitech G lineup,” said Ehtisham Rabbani, general manager of the Logitech gaming business group. The new devices feature stronger reinforcement points on commonly used areas.
The G700s is Logitech’s new wireless gaming mouse. Logitech boasts reporting rates equal to a wired USB gaming mouse. A hydrophobic coating keeps a dry grip on the mouse even after a scary session of your favourite horror game. The mouse also includes 13 programmable macroable buttons. The G700s will retail for $99.99 USD/$149.99 AUD.
For those preferring their mice wired connections, the G500s features a laser sensor, customizable weight and centre of gravity, and 10 programmable macro buttons. The G500s retails for $69.99 USD/$89.95 AUD.
The G400s is Logitech’s high end optical mouse. Mechanical switches will keep the mouse going after 20 million clicks and the sensor can scale from 400 to 4000 DPI. The G400s will retail for $59.99 USD/$69.95 AUD.
The G100s is the budget optical mouse designed for MOBA and strategy gamers. The small ambidextrous body is perfect for gamers who have smaller hands or prefer a claw grips. The G100 has an MSRP of $39.99 USD.
The G19s is the is the latest upgrade to the legendary G series of GamePanel keyboards that started with the Logitech G15 keyboard and evolved onto the G19 that featured a colour LCD screen. The G19s maintains the full coloured GamePanel LCD screen and adds custom coloured backlighting, hydrophobic coating, 12 programmable macro keys, anti ghosting capabilities, and two high speed USB 2.0 ports. The G19s has a recommended retail price of $199.99 USD/$249.95 AUD.
If the G19s is a little out of your budget, the G510s has a monocolour GamePanel LCD with 18 programmable macro keys. The keyboard sports a hydrophobic coating on the palm rest for a dry gaming experience. The G510s has an MSRP of $119.99 USD/$159.95 AUD.
Logitech is in the mechanical keyboard market with the G710+ Mechanical Gaming Keyboard featuring non clicking keycaps with rubber o rings to soften the noise. The keyboard is rounded out with six macro keys and costs $199.95 AUD
On the headset front, the G430 Surround Sound Gaming headset provides virtual 7.1 channel surround sound through Dolby Headphone technology. The ear cups are washable and the microphone folds away when not in use. The G430 will be available for $79.99 USD/$159.95 AUD.
Finally, the G230 is the stereo version of the G430. The headset sports 40mm neodymium drivers, an noise cancelling microphone, and inline audio controls. The G230 has an MSRP of $59.99 USD/$79.95 AUD.
The new G series of products will be available at stockists for these products at JB Hi Fi, Harvey Norman, EB Games, Dick Smith and the Logitech website http://gaming.logitech.com/en-au and also in the US in April 2013 an in Europe in May 2013. Find out more here.
Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams may have come out at the end of the year for PC, but those players that have been waiting to get the game on consoles don’t have to wait much longer. Developer Black Forest Games and publisher bitComposer Entertainment have announced the unique platformer has already made the jump onto XBLA, though will be a few more days before landing onto PSN.
Telling the story of two very different sisters as they use their different abilities to solve puzzles and beat monsters, Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams features an amazing looking world for players to traverse. Players looking for it on XBLA can purchase it for 1200 MS Points HERE, while those wanting the PSN version will have to continue the wait until it releases there.
Those that missed the initial release of Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams for PC can find Capsule Computers’ own review HERE and the game itself on Steam HERE.
Cthulhu-inspired moe anime, Haiyore! Nyaruko-san, is coming back with a second season on April 7. A second trailer for the upcoming anime has been streamed, with the adorable Nyarlathotep “Nyaruko” again taking centre stage along with all the familiar characters. Crunchyroll streamed the first season under the title of Nyaruko-san: Another Crawling Chaos last year in April.
A unique take on H.P. Lovecraft’s horror classics, Nyaruko-san sees the ordinary student Mahiro caught up in a cosmic dilemma as the Great Ones from the Cthulhu mythos start appearing on Earth. Among them is the overwhelming Nyaruko, “the creeping chaos always smiling beside you”, who declares her love for Mahiro despite the emerging love triangle.
Indie Gala released their latest bundle today featuring several Paradox Interactive titles today. All buyers receive horror FPS Nosferatu – The Wrath of Malachi, racer Street Racing Syndicate, and tank RTS/Third Person Shooter Gettysburg: Armored Warfare, and an unannounced album. Buyers who beat the average will get fighter Guilty Gear Isuka, third person shooter/flying game Gun Metal, strategy sim A Game of Dwarves, turn based strategy game Warlock: Master of the Arcane, and two unannounced Steam games.
Indie Gala Dwarves is in support of AbleGamers and Gala Project X. Buy your bundle here.
In a recent article presented by ESET UK Masters, statistics are given to show gamers that “always on” titles like SimCity, Diablo III, and World of Warcraft can provide a greater threat to your PC. The major catch for even the “internet savvy” gamers is that many of the players are forgoing the security of their computers to reduce in-game lag or pop-ups. Some players even claim that it is hard to decipher what truly is a malignant program when viruses have been geared towards specific games. Out of 1,000 PC gamers surveyed, 31% claimed that they disabled their computer security before playing an online game.
Quinton Watts, VP of Marketing and Sales at ESET, had the following to say:
It’s evident that gamers are not protecting themselves sufficiently and are unaware of the risk of playing online without protection – and as more and more titles require a constant Internet connection, that’s a real worry. We’re in an age where cyber attacks can be detrimental to a person’s identity security and gamers, savvy as they may be, put themselves at risk far more than they need to.
While online games continually pose a threat to PCs, gamers and consumers alike need to be smart about keeping their investment secure. Never share out personal information online and keep some sort of antivirus on in the background. If you truly want less lag, fork over the money to purchase a decent computer/connection. Share with us your thoughts in the comments below.
Bundle Stars is back with their fifth bundle of games. Indie MashUp is a mix of true indie games and a few studio developed titles. There will be ten titles in the bundle, with two to be announced at a later date. Eight of the titles are also available as Steam keys. The full bundle costs $4.95 USD, but buyers are encouraged to pay more to support the Special Effect charity. StarDrone and Jazz: Trump’s Journey is available for $1.25.
The bundle contains platformer Jazz: Trump’s Journey, arcade game StarDrone, retro shooter Tank: Universal, adventure game Vigil: Blood Bitterness, sci fi shooter Chrome, open world car combat Crash Time 2, adventure games Still Life and Still Life 2.
Perfect World Entertainment alongside Cryptic Studios is excited to unveil that Beta Weekend 3 will contain several new features including player vs. player content. In addition to having PvP available, beta testers can also experience an increase level cap to 50, the Pirates’ Skyhold & Icespire Peak Adventure Zones, and the Great Weapon Fighter class.
Lead Producer Andy Velasquez at Cryptic Studios had the following to say:
The response from the Neverwinter community and members of the press who participated in our previous Beta Weekends has been amazing so far. On behalf of the entire development team at Cryptic Studios, I’d like to thank all Beta Weekend players for their feedback and support in making Neverwinter the best free MMORPG around!
For a chance to play this weekend – March 22nd @ 7:00 PM GMT, register for free (here).
Fans of the Pro Evolution Soccer series, or PES as it is also known, that haven’t gotten PES 2013 yet because they’ve been waiting for a deal should check out Xbox Games on Demand and/or Steam. Publisher Konami has announced that the game is now available for download from both of the services for a reduced price.
Aimed at being the most realistic soccer experience on the gaming market, PES 2013 was developed while working with fans to ensure that the game would provide exactly what fans want in terms of control. Introducing new features such as the PES FullControl, Pro-Active AI, and Player ID system, PES 2013 provides a realistic experience by letting the players on the field utilize their real-life style of play.
Those interested in cashing in on these reduced prices can download PES 2013 on Xbox 360 from Games on Demand HERE or Steam HERE.
