Today Nintendo of America revealed that they will be releasing a new bundle for the Nintendo 3DS and this time around it is for the 3DS’ big brother, the 3DS XL. Starting on December 2nd consumers will be able to pick up this “limited-edition bundle” which features a standard blue 3DS XL that is comes with a pre-installed copy of Mario Kart 7.
The bundle will cost only $199.99 which is the standard price for a 3DS XL which makes Mario Kart 7 a nice little bonus. Nintendo also mentioned that consumers can still pick up the red standard 3DS bundle featuring Super Mario 3D Land at various retailers.
Back in July, writer/director Kevin Tancharoen revealed that the upcoming second season for Mortal Kombat: Legacy would be focused on the actual tournament. Now, Bloody Disgusting have stated that they have learned that this season will also tell origin stories about various characters from various characters from Bi Han to Kuai Liang. The series will not just focus on origin stories though, as the fight for the control of Earthrealm will also be a major aspect. It’s sounding like we can expect plenty of fatalities so far -just the way we like it!
Filming for Mortal Kombat: Legacy season 2 begins in Los Angeles on November 28.
A game sure to bring back some nostalgia as well as delight puzzle fans is puzzlePunch, a blend of fighting and puzzle genres, released today exclusively on iOS platforms. puzzlePunch features unique graphics that bring back memories of days gone past with block style anime most commonly seen in the old 8 and 16 bit classics. puzzlePunch can be downloaded for free via the iTunes store with plenty of power ups and extra characters available as in App purchases. Saying that the free version has more than enough to keep you going.
Featuring highly addictive gameplay, puzzlePunch will test players with challenges having to match up tiles in order to kick and punch to unleash super attacks to destroy the enemy. Players can compete in head to head online play, local Bluetooth play or against the computers AI.
Remember that series that came out a bit more than ten years ago now? Oh what was it called? Ah yes, Halo. Halo had a deep and lasting impact on the FPS genre and as seen in the series latest entry Halo 4 (check out our thoughts here); the franchise can still stand on its own today. Bungie is what was at the core of Halo however and since Halo: Reach they’ve moved on to bigger and better things. What are those bigger things I hear you ask? Well, allow me to introduce you to Destiny.
Destiny is a new IP from Bungie and is the first of a planned series of game’s set out by Activision’s ten year contract with the developers. The game is meant to be akin to that of the “Star Wars Universe”, that is internationally recognised and following a similar format. While Bungie has yet to reveal anything on the game other than the image above, a reader over at IGN handed in a document which gave some details for the game.
“Our story begins seven hundred years from now in theLastCityon Earth, in a Solar System littered with the ruins of man’s Golden Age. A massive, mysterious alien ship hangs overhead like a second Moon. No one knows where it came from or what it’s here for, but only that it’s our protector. Meanwhile, strange, alien monsters creep in from the edge of the universe, determined to take Earth and theLastCity. We are young ‘knights’ tasked with defending the remains of humanity, discovering the source of these monsters and – eventually – overcoming it.”
Interesting indeed. Bungie has since commented on the press release and posted a statement on their website with the above image.
“Go ahead. Take a peek. It’s alright. We weren’t quite ready, but we will be soon, and we can’t wait to finally show you what we’ve really been up to.
Stick around, we haven’t even started yet.”
Apparently the game will be more social based than previous Bungie titles and is meant to appeal to a wide audience. With no gameplay or full reveals by the developer however, for the time being we must be content to wait on their final words which are set to be revealed “soon”.
300 Billion Coins. That number is quite a feat for any game, and New Super Mario Bros. 2’s players have hit that milestone this week. Due to such an accomplishment, Nintendo are now rewarding players with a free course pack for the game for a limited time.
Details can be found below:
The free Gold Classics Pack was inspired by games like Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario Bros. 3, and includes three new courses that can be played in Coin Rush mode. Players can test their skills, then share and challenge other players’ records through the StreetPass feature. The Gold Classics Pack is now available and will be free for a limited time to New Super Mario Bros. 2 owners. Starting Feb. 1, 2013, the pack will be available to purchase for $2.50 in the United States. A variety of other downloadable Coin Rush course packs are available for purchase through the New Super Mario Bros. 2 game
Not a bad freebie at all. Remember, this pack is only free for the next few months it seems, and is a nice little addition to get even more time with the most “valuable” Mario game of them all.
We already know that Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan will be released in North America courtesy of Atlus USA next year on February 26th, but so far we have only seen a few screenshots of the game in English. Well today Atlus rectified that issue by releasing an English teaser trailer for Etrian Odyssey IV which can be seen below.
It is worth noting that Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan is actually the first game in the series that will feature a Casual mode that will take the player back to town if they die or warp to town whenever they feel like instead of simply ending the game. It also happens to be the first game to feature enemies created with polygons instead of simple 2D sprites.
Remember a game called Dark? No? Well then Kalypso Media is here with a fresh batch of screenshots to remind you that the game exists. Dark happens to be a supernatural third-person RPG which focuses around stealth and action.
Currently Dark is meant to be released at some point in Q2 2013 for both the PC and the Xbox 360 and below you can see some images of the main character’s vampire abilities and some of the game’s stealth mechanics. It is worth noting that the game does use 3D cel-shaded art so fans of that type of style may appreciate the images.
At this moment, not a lot is known about EA’s FUSE, an upcoming 4 player co-op story-driven action game that is due out in March. Today, that has changed a tad as a new boxart has come forward, along with more details of what Insomniac’s new IP will have in store for players.
Check out the new information for yourselves:
The game follows the worldwide journey of four elite agents who battle a rogue paramilitary organization to prevent a global arms race from spiraling out of control. Even solo players can experience the unique attributes of all four agents by switching between them at will during combat via the game’s LEAP feature. The agents are equipped with unique skills and weapons not only integral for survival, but that also allows for unexpected and extraordinary results. Experimental Fuse weapons are powered by a volatile alien substance that gives players unique capabilities that expand their strategic options in and out of combat.
Through lethal teamwork, players can complete objectives and kills to earn Fuse points for powerful upgrades. Players can experience Fuse online or offline and level up along unique character paths, allowing players to unlock more powerful Fuse-driven abilities as the game progresses. In addition, the game’s progression system is unified between different modes, allowing players to continue improving their agents regardless of play style.
It sounds pretty solid so far, and a bit like Borderlands based on the co-op alone. FUSE will not launch until next year, but stay tuned as even more details are sure to come as we get closer to that Spring release date.
Even though it released well over a year ago, EA are continuing the release of content for Battlefield 3 on consoles, with the fourth expansion – Aftermath, now being available on the Playstation 3 for premium members.
What can you expect? Here are a few details:
Battlefield 3: Aftermath provides a new brand of carnage to urban combat delivering four new maps in a vertical and horizontal setting, depicting a continuing struggle for supremacy and survival amongst Iran’s post-earthquake devastation.
These four, shaken maps can be downloaded today for all users down under with that premium package, so get to downloading today. Aftermath for other platforms will be out on December 4th. Check out the new launch trailer below.
Razer has announced an “evolution” in the company’s previous, much loved mobile gaming mouse with the Razer Orochi.
The Orochi is able to connect through both wires and Bluetooth 3.0, performing great through both mediums. The battery life has also undergone an upgrade; the Orochi can last up to twice as long as its predecessor with around 30 hours of continuous gameplay. The Razer Orochi is fully supported by AA-batteries that are optimized to enable the extended battery life.
The new laser technology in the Orochi features a 6400 dpi 4G sensor, providing it with the most precise laser ever outfitted to a gaming mouse.
The mouse also features ambidextrous form factor (you’re welcome lefties!), additional low battery indicator and LED scrolling wheel.
The mouse will retail at €69.99 in Europe and $69.99 US.
