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Final F1 2012 diary released showing Season challenge and Champions mode

With F1 2012 only just having hit the shelves, Codemasters have released what will be the last of their developer diary videos, this time highlighting two brand new game modes included in the latest addition to the F1 franchise, Season Challenge and Champions mode. Additionally it also gives a slightly more in depth look into the 5 year Career and Multiplayer options.

Discussing Champions Mode, Stephen Hood, Creative Director for F1 2012 said “With six FIA FORMULA ONE DRIVERS’ WORLD CHAMPIONS on the grid this year we thought it would be interesting if we made a scenario-based mode about trying to beat each of the champions across increasingly difficult challenges.”

Season Challenge give players the opportunity to experience a full Formula One Career spanned over 10 races, starting from scratch with a low ranking team and each time racing a rival to unlock the next race level as well as the privilege of using that rivals vehicle in future races.

Fore more information please visit www.formulaone-game

F1 2012 is out now for XBox 360, PS3 and PC

The Hand that Feeds is the next Dishonored ‘Tale from Dunwall’ video

Bethesda and Arkane Studios have released the second part in their three part Tales from Dunwall video series which serve as a prequel to Dishonored. This time around we follow the depressing story of a young man who happens to be gifted powers by the Outsider, though it seems that using a power you do not quite understand will have horrible consequences.

These videos continue to be absolutely depressing, the first of which can be seen here, but they portray a rather vivid image of how horrible the city of Dunwall has become before players step foot into the city and start killing and assassinating everyone in sight.

Telltale’s The Walking Dead Episode 4 arrives in October

Those of you anxiously waiting for the next episode of Telltale’s The Walking Dead series won’t have to wait longer than a month at least because the publisher themselves revealed today that Episode 4 will be released sometime in October.

Interestingly enough, AMC’s The Walking Dead television series starts back up on October 14th, so perhaps the company will take advantage of that premiere and release Episode 4 during that same week, which would place it’s release on October 16th and 17th if so. Of course that is simply a guess at this point but it would certainly capitalize on audience hype.

Marvel Vs Capcom Origins coming to home consoles

For all Marvel Vs Capcom fans who want to slightly lessen the risk of being stabbed and/or mugged down at the local arcade, Capcom has answered your calls and made Marvel Vs Capcom Origins available for home console users. The title is a compilation of Marvel Super Heroes and Marvel Vs Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes, 2 of the 90’s most popular arcade games. The games have been kept true to their arcade counterparts with a whole host of extra content that will take gamers back to their glory days of ruling the arcades as well as making use of todays online advancements.

Marvel Vs Capcom Origins has taken the elements for its one on one gameplay from Super Heroes, and its intense and destructive tag team battles including the unique affinity gem system, assists and duo team attacks from Clash of the Super Heroes. Capcom have also opted to go with the GGPO system (a lag free service for their 8 player online lobbies), including spectator mode, HD graphics, replay saves and much more.

Marvel Vs Capcom Origins is available now for the XBox 360 Console via XBox live Arcade for 1200 MPS and will be available shortly on PSN.

 

 

Final “Fable: The Journey” Documentary – Before and After the Magic

While the shelves will be stocked on October 9th with Fable: The Journey, Lionhead Studios has but one final video documentary for your viewing pleasure. This last video shows the reactions of play testers experiencing the hands-on Kinect gameplay at this year’s Comic Con. As you will see in the video below, the main focus is game visuals and player interactions. The common analysis given is if you are a Fable fan you must acquire this game.

So the gamers at Comic Con had their fun with previewing the title, but so can you! Simply download the demo on Xbox Live and begin your own Fable journey. Prepare yourself by acquiring a Xbox Kinect then wield the mysterious forces of magic in the palms of your hands. Be careful champion, a terrorized Albion awaits you…

Injustice Australian Collector’s Edition Announced

Earlier today we reported about a collector’s edition that will available in the US for Injustice: Gods Among Us. Now, we are told that Australian shores will get a completely different type of collector’s edition down.

The Australian version includes an exclusive 25cm Injustice statues featuring Batman and Wonder Woman, two issues of a brand new DC Comics series, exclusive Steelbook casing and three exclusive DLC skins from The New 52 comics based on Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman.

This version of the collector’s package will only be available down under, and will be available beginning April 2013 alongside the standard edition for Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and Wii U.

Modern Combat 4 Announcement

Gameloft announced the fourth installment of their Modern Combat series. Modern Combat 4 kicks off with a bang, announcing the news of the kidnapping of President Burke by an American ex Green Beret turned traitor named Edward Page.

Gameloft has taken the lead to bring action packed console grade first person shooters to the iOS and Android platforms. All three Modern Combat games has rocked the iTunes sales charts and have had critics raving about them.

Modern Combat 4 is slated for a fall 2012 release on iOS and Android. No word yet on exactly which devices will be capable of running Modern Combat 4. More information on the game is to be released in the coming weeks. In the mean time, check out the explosive trailer below.

 

 

Z2Live Pushes Trade Nation, Battle Nation, and MetalStorm: Wingman Updates

Z2Live pushed out major updates for three of their biggest games. All three games now have iOS 6 support, embedded Facebook integration, and support for Game Center’s new ability to challenge friends to copy their achievements. In addition, Battle Nations and MetalStorm: Wingman are optimized for the new 4″ iPhone 5 Retina displays.

Battle Nations is a story driven turn based social strategy game with over 300 missions across 45 levels, 90+ unique units. Trade Nations is a social based city building sim with 80 levels of content and a 100 Achievements to earn. MetalStorm: Wingman is an action jet fighting game with a fully packed single player campaign, one on one multiplayer duels, and survival mode with co-op capabilities. MetalStorm features gyroscopic controls and console quality graphics. All three games are available for free on iTunes.

Injustice Collector’s Edition announced; amazing statue included

It has been announced that a collector’s edition of Injustice: Gods Among Us will be released alongside the standard edition in April. This version will cost $99.99 but will feature a rather impressive looking statue as you can see above. The statue is 13″ tall and features Batman, Wonder Woman as well as the Fortress of Solitude and the Last Son of Krypton’s escape ship.

While this would look absolutely excellent on anyone’s shelf, there are a few other additions as well such as a special collector’s edition of a brand new DC comic series, a digital download of the DC animated film Justice League: Doom, as well as some special skins for Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman from The New 52. These skins haven’t been revealed yet but until they are, gawk at the statue above and pull out your wallet.

Assassin’s Creed Ezio Trilogy announced exclusively for the PS3

Ubisoft has chosen today to announce that they will be releasing a special bundle of Assassin Creed games only on the PlayStation 3. The game will focus solely on Ezio and the three games he has been in so far, making it the Assassin’s Creed Ezio Trilogy. The game will hit stores on November 14 and will cost $40.00 to purchase.

The game will feature Assassin’s Creed 2, Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood and finally Assassin’s Creed Revelations. The Bonfire of the Vanities and Battle of Forli DLC for Assassin’s Creed 2 will also be included in the package. With the trilogy set to be released two weeks after Assassin’s Creed 3, it seems this is a good way to try and capitalize on those who may have decided to pick up 3 before trying any of the past games before. Though it is certainly strange to make an exclusive bundle for a multiplatform game…