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MechWarrior Online Introduces Brand New Mech

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February 6, 2013

For players of the MechWarrior online video game in the Mech Warrior series, they will have noticed that a new Mech has been made available for purchase. This Mech is of the Class: Hero and is called the “Pretty Baby”. But that’s not all that was included in the update. You’ve also got some new in game enhancements like scoreboards, death cameras and the ability to message before a round begins.

Pretty Baby also comes with her own video, which will be embedded below. What’s cool about the trailer is that it really goes to show the thought behind the Mech, which seems to be pretty much: “Wouldn’t it be cool, if?”. So she’s my kind of Mech for sure.

Be sure to check out the latest patch notes. As well as the trailer embedded below for more details.

Dead Space 3 ‘Awakened’ DLC announced

Travis Bruno

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February 6, 2013

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Good news for those of you who really want to throw extra money at Dead Space 3. Not only does the game have its own set of micro-transactions built into the game, you can also expect some actual story DLC within the next month. Today EA revealed that the “Awakened” DLC will be landing in March for the PlayStation 3, PC and Xbox 360 at a $10 price tag.

Currently EA has not provided any details as to what the storyline will be, but they have hinted that you will “experience the franchise’s darkest chapters as the Necromorph battles become even more gruesome and terrifying than ever before.”

Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge heading to the 360 and PS3

Travis Bruno

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February 6, 2013

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If you were disappointed about all of the extra content that Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge was receiving but didn’t feel like dropping all that cash on Nintendo’s brand new home console, the Nintendo Wii U then you’re in luck. Famitsu has revealed that Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge will be released on both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 at least in Japan so far.

We have reached out to Tecmo Koei in the West for comment, but as Game Nyarth reports, the 360 and PS3 version will feature brand new costumes, a new Ninja Trials mode and Ayane, Kasumi and Momiji will be on-disc already for players to enjoy.

Borderlands 2 Add-on pack to hit retail stores on February 26

Travis Bruno

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February 6, 2013

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It looks like 2K Games and Gearbox Software are going to continue on the tradition of releasing their Borderlands DLC in physical form. Today it was announced that Borderlands 2’s first two DLC packs, Captain Scarlett and Her Pirate’s Booty and Mr. Torgue’s Campaign of Carnage add on DLC, the reviews of which can be found here and here respectively.

Besides those two DLC packs the fifth playable character, Gaige the Mechromancer will also be given to anyone who buys this retail pack. Not enough for you? Well the Creature Slaughter Dome battle arena, Mad Moxxi’s rare rocket launcher, the Gearbox Gun Pack and Skyrocket Grenade will also be included in this physical release. To sweeten the deal a little more, a few additional skins and heads and an extra Golden Key is also included. Keep an eye out for this pack on store shelves on February 26th when it goes on sale for $29.99.

New Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14 Trailer

Luke Halliday

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February 6, 2013

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EA have revealed a brand new trailer for the hotly anticipated video-game golfing phenomenon Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14. The latest trailer focuses heavily upon the Legends of the Golf Majors that will be a part of the the game.

Golf fanatics will be pleased to see their favourite legendary golfers present as part of the line-up of Legends of the Golf Majors. You can check out the video below to see if your favourite golf hero is featured in Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14.

What do you think of these legends in Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14? Let us know your thoughts on this in the comments section below.

Star Wars Pinball available soon for download

Luke Halliday

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February 6, 2013

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Zen Studios known for their legendary Zen Pinball series, has announced that the Star Wars franchise will be getting the Zen Pinball treatment under the title of Star Wars Pinball.

The new title Star Wars Pinball will be available on a variety of digital platforms and will feature 3 different pinball tables based upon different events in the Star Wars chronology such as Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, Boba Fettand Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

Star Wars Pinball hits digital platforms this month. Will you be picking up Star Wars Pinball? Are you excited to adventure into the wild world of Star Wars through the exciting medium of pinball? Let us know in the comments section below.

XCOM FPS is still alive and set for FY 2014 release

Travis Bruno

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February 6, 2013

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Remember XCOM? No not XCOM: Enemy Unknown which was released successfully last year. XCOM the FPS game that was shown off back at E3 2011. Well, ever since people got extremely angry about the game it disappeared from the public eye for the better part of a year and a half.

Well today 2K Marin and Take-Two revealed that the game is indeed set to still be released, though it is currently set to be released during the 2014 Fiscal Year which runs from April 1, 2013 until March 31, 2014. This news comes from a financial call today from Take-Two in which the company stated that “2K Marin continues to make progress on XCOM.” In case you want a little refresher course about what the game used to offer, you can check out our quite old impressions of the game when it was shown at E3 2011 here.

Dynasty Warriors 7 Empires pre-order bonuses detailed for the UK

Travis Bruno

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February 6, 2013

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Today Tecmo Koei Europe detailed the pre-order bonuses for Dynasty Warriors 7 Empires which will be released exclusively on the PlayStation 3 on February 22nd. Those who pick up the game in the UK will be able to pre-order the title from GAME and receive DLC that includes outfits for Diao Chan, Zhao Yun and the Nobunyaga costume which is the feline version of Samurai Warrior’s main-stay Nobunaga Oda.

It is also worth noting that with the newly improved Edit Mode so you will be able to still create a warrior of you’re choice if you don’t feel like playing as one of the famous legends from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. In case you’re curious about what the pre-order bonuses look like, you can check ’em out in the gallery below.

Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage 2 launch trailer released

Travis Bruno

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February 6, 2013

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If you’ve been looking forward to a bloodier version of you’re standard Dynasty Warriors game or if you happen to be a fan of the First of the North Star series, then you’ll be happy to hear that Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage 2 has been released onto the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 and will be available on the Wii U as a digital download on February 7th.

To go along with the game’s release this week Tecmo Koei released an impressive four minute long video which you can check out below. This video shows off all of the various enhancements and features that have been added into Ken’s Rage 2.

Two Metal Gear Rising trailers released and VR missions announced

Travis Bruno

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February 6, 2013

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Today Konami released a bit of information concerning Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. First of all, the PlayStation 3 version of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance will feature 30 exclusive downloadable Virtual Reality Missions for Raiden to slice his way through. These missions are only exclusive to the PlayStation 3 in Japan and North America while gamers in Europe will be able to access this content on both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

The company also revealed two new gameplay trailers called the “Unmanned Gears” and “Unique Weapons” videos. Check ’em out below and keep an eye out for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance when it is released on the PS3 and 360 on February 19th.