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Another Fairy Tale Gone Dark in Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters

Jessica Barabas-Bui
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These days we seem to be getting a bevy of ‘reimaginings’ of old fairy tales. They try to be darker than the originals (though if you’ve ever read the actual Grimm stories you know that this is pretty hard to manage. The latest of these reimaginings is Hansel and Gretel, which starts off pretty dark to begin with (two children are lured into the woods to die by parents who can’t feed them, witch finds them and fattens them up to eat, and then they burn her in the oven, yeah you can’t sugar coat that).

Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters starts the same way, but continues the story under the idea that Hansel and Gretel then developed a taste for hunting witches and are now badass adults doing it. It’s got a bit of a Van Helsing feel, with the old school weapons that are also quite modern looking, but it does generally look like it will actually kick ass.

With Jeremey Renner, Gemma Arterton, Famke Janssen and Peter Stormare, Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters will be at least a fun romp with some kickass action scenes and special effects.

Check out the trailer below and let us know what you think! For more movie news and reviews make sure to check out our movie section HERE!

Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters starring Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton is set for a release date of February 7 2013.

Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters – Official Australian Trailer

Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters – Official Red Band Trailer

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Australian and European Limited Edition Announced

Jessica Barabas-Bui
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Konami has announced that there will be an Australian and European Limited Edition preorder for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. The Limited Edition will include a 30cm figurine of White Armour Raiden, along with a special DLC that allows you to access White Armour Raiden in the game (which will also increase your capacity to carry life-recovery items).

Along with White Armour Raiden there is a choice of steelbook covers and unique DLC. The first cover is an illustration of Raiden by Yoji Shinkawa, the concept artist and DLV that unlocks Inferno Armour. The second is a render of Raiden and has the DLC code for Commando Armour. Either way, they both sound awesome and it certainly looks like it’s worth going in to put a preorder down on Metal Gear Rising if you’re keen on it.

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance marks the return of Raiden, who must stop the renegade private military company, by using his ‘High Frequency’ blade and skills. Thanks to an awesome blade there are some truly fantastic action sequences, and I’m sure a lot of you will enjoy being able to play as Raiden again.

To pre-order Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance simply head to your local EB Games or JB Hi-fi and put down a deposit! What are you waiting for?

Halo 4 Launch Takes Over a Country

Jessica Barabas-Bui
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Xbox 360 has always done Halo launches in style, so it’s no surprise that for the launch of Halo 4 they went all out, however this can almost be classified as beyond that.

The launch of Halo 4 involved them taking the Principality of Liechtenstein and recreating it into the Halo Universe. Fans and media were taken to a secret location before thrust into a war zone, with battle grounds, explosions, sound effects, and amazing set builds. They took a 13th Century castle and redid it as a futuristic military fortification, where guests could be the first to play Halo 4.

Not only that but they took a working mine and turned it into an arena for a sci-fi adventure, with the Master Chief making an appearance amongst the awesome explosives. The countryside became a military camp and battle ground, with props, special effects and the words put into it.

The guests were taken on a two-hour adventure by 15 actors where they had to decode a series of clues to help save mankind from extinction by fighting off the threat of attack.

I don’t know about you guys, but this sounds freaking awesome, and something I am insanely jealous of. I would pay good money to be a part of this, and that is what you want people to think when you hold an event. It was an insanely good effort on Microsoft’s part and if they even put part of that effort into the game then we can expect a very high quality and well thought out game.

Keep an eye out on the site for a review of Halo 4, and make sure to check out the rest of the site for news, reviews and more info on the latest games!

Need for Speed Most Wanted Released in Australia

Jessica Barabas-Bui
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Need for Speed Most Wanted, which has done terrifically at all the shows and previews, is finally here! Need for Speed Most Wanted is all about online multiplayer, powered by Autolog 2 it is the most innovative online technology that automatically tracks and compares everything players do in the game with their friends. So if you’re super competitive and determined to prove that you are the best, then this is definitely the game for you.

Not only are you ranked, but you leave your mark with such things as the game putting your face on a billboard if you have the furthest jump through it. It is utterly engaging and makes sure that you are always connected.

Not only can you compete on console (with no lobbies needed, just good old fashioned racing), but there is CloudCompete technology that also stores your performance across other platforms like iOS, Android or Vita.

For more information on Need for Speed Most Wanted head on over to the website HERE. Make sure to check out our review on the site when it’s up, as well as the rest of our gaming news and reviews.

Sports Champions 2 Available Now In Australia

Joshua Spudic
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Sports Champions 2 Available Now In Australia

Sports Champions 2, the sequel to the successful Sports Champions, is now available in Australia for the Playstation Move, the motion peripheral of the Playstation 3. Using single or double motion controllers, compete against friends in all-new events including Golf, Bowling, Boxing, Skiing and Tennis. You can also hit the bullseye with an updated Archery mode.

Customise tournaments for up to four players in the new Party Mode, which lets you choose your own rules and pick your favourite sports to challenge family and friends. Players can also customise their character’s look and save individual stats and profiles as they compete to win the gold medal. Play solo in all-new sporting events and work your way through opponents or challenge rivals from around the world with full PlayStation Network supporting features.

Check out the launch trailer below:

Smart As… Available Now In Australia

Joshua Spudic
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Smart As… Available Now In Australia

Smart As…, the latest brain training software to hit shelves, is now available for purchase in Australia for the Playstation Vita. Smart As… challenges players to test their brain power with 20 unique puzzle games that utilise the PS Vita’s touch screens, front and rear facing cameras and augmented reality capabilities. Players can enjoy Daily Training challenges including Logic, Arithmetic, Language and Observation based exercises to work all of the major lobes of the brain and calculate players’ Brain Power scores.

With social features that foster friendly competition, Smart As… allows players to track and compare their scores with their PlayStation Network friends and PS Vita users from around the world. Players can then post the results on Facebook for the ultimate bragging rights. Using the PS Vita system’s 3G and Wi-Fi support, players can access the online Smart As… leaderboards anytime, anywhere to receive updates and defend their high scores.

Check out the launch trailer below:

Xbox Live News with Pipper – November 1, 2012

Joshua Moris
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Welcome one and all to Xbox Live News with Pipper. A new line of games, deals, and updates are coming your way with the new month of November. It’s getting a bit chilly up in the Midwestern continental US, so I would recommend bundling up with some blankets for some heavy gaming. Let’s check out the deals for the coming weeks.

Deals of the Week

NameDiscount DatesPrice
BethesdaOct 30 to Nov 5
OblivionVaries
Shivering Isles600 (50% off)
Knights of the Nine200 (50% off)
Skyrim GonDVaries
Hearthfire320 (20% off)
Dawnguard1200 (25% off)
Guardian HeroesNov 6 to Nov 12400 (50% off)
Joy Ride Turbo400 (50% off)
Shoot Many Robots400 (50% off)
All Zombies Must Die400 (50% off)

New Releases

Assassin’s Creed 3 unleashed its season pass add-on, and Halo 4 will dish out its “War Games” map pass to start November with a bang. Flying under the radar might be an interesting platformer – Pid.

NameRelease DateMicrosoft Points
(Games)
Pool Nation31-Oct800
Pid31-Oct800
Toe Jam & Earl Collection7-Nov800
Karateka7-Nov800
(Games Add-Ons)
Assassin’s Creed 3: Season Pass30-Oct2400
Sleeping Dogs: Nightmare in North Point30-Oct560
WWE’ 13: Fan Axxess30-Oct1600
Halo 4: War Games Map Pass Season One6-Nov2000
Magic 2013: Deck Pack 17-Nov240
(Games on Demand)
Jillian Michael’s Fitness Adventure30-Oct
Asura’s Wrath30-Oct
Silent Hill: Downpour30-Oct
Devil May Cry Collection6-Nov
Dynasty Warriors 5 Empires6-Nov
Persona 4 Arena6-Nov
(Avatar)
Wreck-It Ralph30-Oct
NBA Update30-Oct
Halo 4 Update5-Nov
Epic Mickey: The Power of Two6-Nov
Umbro Update6-Nov

Under Kinect Central deals we have “Babel Rising” discounted from October 30th to November 5th at 400 MSP and UFC Personal Trainer Jon Jones Workout discounted from November 6th to November 12th at 400 MSP. Both are being given a 50% cost reduction during their respected time frames.

I would like to personally thank everyone for tuning in again for another chapter of Xbox Live News with Pipper. Remember to cuddle up with that box for some radioactive warmth, and always remember to “Play Hard or Don’t Play At All!”

Champion Sneak Peek – Zed

Joshua Moris
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Champion Sneak Peek – Zed

Those champion crazed kids over at Riot dished out a new champion sneak peek. I introduce to you Zed, the Master of Shadows. Wielding extremely sharp talon like blades, Zed withholds secrets of the ninja to provide a swift kill and effective disguise in the shadows. Did I mention he is a ninja?

Should be interesting how this champion will be incorporated into the Fields of Justice in joining the ranks of fellow assassins. I doubt Zed will remain in the shadows too long during battle, but I could probably assure you many will not live long to tell the tale.

Stay tuned for the next “A new champion approaches… Zed” article for more details.

LEGO Lord of the Rings Release Date and Humor Trailer

Simon Wolfe
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While LEGO Lord of the Rings has already been released onto handheld systems, i.e. Nintendo DS, 3DS, and PlayStation Vita, it is still upcoming on consoles.  Slated to come out November 13th for Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, and PC, the slight wait between the handheld versions and console versions can be filled by the trailer recently released by Warner Bros Games and TT Games.

The trailer isn’t nearly as serious as the original announcement trailer, but focuses almost completely on the humor of the game.  While LEGO Batman 2 showed that LEGO games can have more humor than just slapstick with it’s addition of voice acting, LEGO Lord of the Rings uses, or used in the first trailer at least, dialogue straight from the LOTR movies themselves.  This would likely undercut any ability to follow up in a similar methods of sly jokes from Batman 2, so this time around the humor seems set to juxtapose the satirizing of the story through slapstick and the actual movie lines.  Will it work out?  Hopefully so, as I know plenty of folks that enjoy the LEGO games and are eager for this adventure.

Be sure to check out the humor trailer embedded below and those that can’t wait can buy LEGO Lord of the Rings on handheld today, or wait it out to get it for their favorite console.

Disgaea D2 screenshots show off monster mounts and new character art

Travis Bruno
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Disgaea D2 screenshots show off monster mounts and new character art

In case you don’t know, Nippon ichi is currently working on the first ever sequel to a Disgaea game. Disgaea D2 will be taking place a few years after the events of Disgaea: Hour of Darkness and Laharl, Flonne and the ever memorable Etna are returning as the lead characters for the game.

Today a large number of screenshots and art work were released which show off the new outfits these characters will be wearing, as well as how they will now be able to use monsters as mounts. It has also been revealed that a mysterious character will appear claiming to be Laharl’s younger sister and she will attempt to claim his spot as King of the Netherworld. Disgaea D2 is currently set to be released in March 2013 and you can also check out a trailer for the game below.

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