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RAGE: The Scorchers DLC is Out Now

Brad Webster
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RAGE was in my books an underestimated shooter of 2011. Overshadowed by many triple A games, RAGE was an open-world title set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland by developers id Software, of DOOM fame. While the game was quite good in its own right, many critics and fans were annoyed at the lack of continuation after the ending and the fact that there was little to do. Well this new Scorchers DLC (and the first real DLC since pre-order bonuses I might add) is set to address some of those concerns.

The Scorchers DLC adds in the following features:

  • New enemies and weapons
  • Additional unique environments, mini-games and of course Mutant Bash TV
  • Ultra-Nightmare Mode
  • Ability to continue after the games’ ending
  • New Combat Selection Mode that lets you relive your favourite levels

Adding in six new environments (which look like a nice green change to the overall brown tone of the main game), a whole new clan to fight against and some interesting characters to support you, The Scorchers DLC looks like everything a RAGE fan could want from additional content. If anyone still plays the game that is…

RAGE: The Scorchers is available now for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC for just $4.99 or 400 Microsoft Points.

The Unmaking of Carthage Behind the Scenes Dev Diary Released

Simon Wolfe
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Creative Assembly is giving more information on their upcoming game Total War: Rome II in the form of a behind the scenes video focus on Carthage, as it was just officially announced as one of the factions of the game.  Looking to be a huge map the developers also go over the newly added tactical map, that should ease the pain of having to find out where all the units currently are.  Though the developers seem quick to note that units can’t be controlled from the tactical map itself, in case players were worried the addition might make it too easy.  Not to mention the sea units now available.

Players can check out the Dev Diary embedded below to check out all they have to say, including a look at what will probably be announced as the next faction.  Those players looking for lots of detail from the Lead Unit Designer can check out that video HERE, as it isn’t for everyone.

Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller – Episode 2 Launch Date

Joshua Moris
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Reverb Publishing and Phoenix Online Studios are pleased to announce that the second installment to the Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller series will be released on January 30, 2013. Episode Two: The Wise Monkey furthers the story behind the death of FBI agent Erica Reed’s brother. As another serial killer case emerges, Erica risks losing another person dear to her. Let’s hope she isn’t too late.. again.

Phoenix Online Studios made available screenshots of the next installment as well as a YouTube video to catch the development team in all of their glory. Take a look at the new assets below and let us know your thoughts of “The Wise Monkey”.

If you like what you see, hop on over to their Steam Greenlight Page to vote them up. In related news, Episode One: The Hangman will be made available on the AppStore for iPad in January 2013.

Angry Birds Trilogy Gets Anger Management DLC

Jamie Laike Tsui
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Feeling really angry? Can’t get enough of Angry Birds? Activision has released a new DLC pack for the Angry Birds Trilogy on Xbox Live. The new Anger Management DLC adds 130 new levels to the game including Ham ‘O’ Ween, Wreck the Halls, Birdday Party, and Piglantis. In addition, a new small bird with a special surprise when fired has been added to the game, the Orange Bird.

Angry Birds Trilogy is available for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. The DLC can be purchased for Xbox 360 here and for the Playstation 3 here. The DLC costs 400 Microsoft Points or $4.99. Learn more about Angry Birds Trilogy here.

Sleeping Dogs Zodiac Tournament DLC Out Now

Roger Ma
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The next big DLC pack for Square Enix and United Front Games’ Sleeping Dogs is out now. Much like how Sleeping Dogs took inspiration from classic Hong Kong cop dramas and action films, The Zodiac Tournament DLC takes inspiration from classic 1970s Bruce Lee kung-fu action flicks Fists of Fury and Enter the Dragon.

You know something along the lines of this ‘Baddest Fight Scenes EVER! from Enter the Dragon’:

The Zodiac Tournament is set away from Hong Kong island and instead takes place on the remote Zodiac Island, hence the name, where Wei Shen must face the ultimate test of his mastery of martial arts, by taking on the world’s greatest warriors in a fight…to the death, before taking out the island’s big boss.

Sleeping Dogs Zodiac Tournament DLC is available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC for 400 Microsoft Points or $4.99 respectively.

Humble Indie Bundle 7 Out Now

Roger Ma
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The seventh Humble Indie Bundle is out now, conveniently timed to coincide with Christmas (you don’t say?).

The seventh incarnation of Humble Indie Bundle includes The Binding of Isaac, bloody platformer Shank 2, the surreal Closure, the gross-tastic Binding of Isaac with its Wrath of the Lamb DLC, and colorful sidescroller Snapshot.

Along with the award wining Indie Game: The Movie documentary, and just by clearing the average price: $6.09 (as of writing), you’ll get two bonus games Legends of Grimrock and Dungeon Defenders with DLC included.

As always you determine the price you want to pay for the bundle, and how much of that goes towards charity and to the developers.

Humble Indie Bundle 7 can be bought over on their official website but it won’t be around forever, so get on board now!

The End For THQ; Company Files for Bankruptcy

Roger Ma
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Video gaming publisher THQ has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, announced in a press release today.

The publisher of such video game series as Company of Heroes, Saints Row and WWE, said that it continue to operate as normal as they go through the bankruptcy process, while its assets have been sold to investment firm Clearlake Capital Group.

THQ CEO Brian Farrell said,

“We are grateful to our outstanding team of employees, partners and suppliers who have worked with us through this transition. We are pleased to have attracted a strong financial partner for our business, and we hope to complete the sale swiftly to make the process as seamless as possible.”

The company is expected to be delisted from NASDAQ within nine days of the bankruptcy filing, THQ’s shares (NASDAQ: THQI) have since been halted.

THQ state that all studios will remain open with all development teams continuing to work saying that business will continue to operate with out interruption during the sale period.

Hopefully this means that THQ’s upcoming games Metro: Last Light, South Park: The Stick of Truth, and Saints Row 4 will not be affected.

Irrational Releases First Five Minutes of Bioshock Infinite

Roger Ma
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*SPOILER ALERT* Alright go ahead watch if you want. Irrational Games have released the first five minutes of gameplay (yes, actual gameplay) of their highly anticipated upcoming game Bioshock Infinite.

As the video begins we see the game’s protagonist Booker DeWitt as he begins to unravel the mystery that lies behind the floating city of Columbia. Along with that all too familiar, and eerie lighthouse.

Announced back in August 2010, we had been expecting to play Bioshock Infinite by the end of this year, however as it has been well documented the game has been delayed several times now, the most recent pushing back the game till March 26, 2013.

Well with this recent tease of the game, we’re as keen as ever to get our hands on it now.

Rockstar Re-releasing More Games for PS3

Roger Ma
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With Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas re-released onto PlayStation 3 via PlayStation Network last week, Rockstar Games have decided to re-release a slew of PS2 era games.

Deciding to kick things off with Bully, Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition REMIX and the pre-cursor to Red Dead Redemption, Red Dead Revolver. Each game is available for $9.99 and is downloadable right now via the PlayStation Store.

More of Rockstar’s titles are set to be re-released, with Rockstar promising more to come over on their Facebook page, it seems that they’re hinting towards bringing Grand Theft Auto: Vice City to the PSN.

Thieves Steal 7,000 Wii U Consoles in Robbery

Roger Ma
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And now for a news story that won’t bring you any Christmas cheer. 7,000 brand new Wii U consoles have been stolen from SeaTac airport in Seattle, USA, according to ABC News.

Robbers broke into Nintendo’s distribution bay at Seattle Air Cargo and began loading premium and basic Wii U bundles into trucks using the warehouse’s forklifts sometime between 9pm on Saturday night and noon on Sunday, before making off with them.

Workers noticed the missing inventory and trucks the following day. It is unclear how many people were involved in theft.

Currently police do not have any leads. Speaking to ABC News Sgt. Cindy West said,

If we don’t get any tips ahead of time, it will be the selling of these consoles that will lead to their capture. It’s gonna be pretty hard to hide 7,000 Wii game consoles.

With an average price of $300 each, the stolen consoles are estimated to worth a total of $2.28 million.

Source: ABC News

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