Some of you may remember a game called Fortnite which was given only a simple teaser last year. Well it turns out that that game will actually be the first game to ever use Epic’s Unreal Engine 4. During their San Diego Comic-Con panel, the company also stated that the title will be available only on the PC because the “Next-gen is here — it’s a high-end PC!” according to Cliff Bleszinski.
Cliff went on to state that “This game has a great style, and it deserves to be the first game to come out for Unreal Engine 4.” Though the title will still have a bit of a cartoonish look, it will feature all of UE4’s new tricks. Currently there is no release window for Fortnite, but we can likely expect one soon.
Curious about what Atlus’ Persona 4: Arena will have for an opening video? Well today that video became available in all its animated glory about a month before the game’s actual release. The opening can be seen below and those with curious minds will be interested in knowing that Madhouse is responsible for the animation.
As for the opening itself and the fact that it already has an English song, the only changes that will likely be made when the game is released in North America on August 7th is that the title will be changed to simply say Persona 4: Arena rather than The Ultimate in Mayonaka Arena.
I have a feeling that when most of you read that title, you were hoping for some major reveal or gameplay elements to be exposed for Rockstar Games’ upcoming GTA V. However if anything can be derived from these images, it is the fact that players can still fly helicopters and also venture near what looks like a pier on a lake or ocean.
Still, it is good to see some new images for what fans are anticipating will be the best Grand Theft Auto ever. Perhaps the next time the company chooses to release some images of the game we’ll see some more interesting images.
League of Legends teases its summoners by releases an art preview of the upcoming champion – Zyra, Rise of the Thorns. Those more accustomed to DC Comic’s “Poison Ivy” will learn to appreciate this beautiful mother of nature.
Mmhmm… What? Sorry, I was just paying close attention to stay away from her deadly thorns. Zyra garners her powers from the Plagued Lands where more than just wild ferns grow. Once unleashed upon the Fields of Justice, she will be able to summon her precious gifts to the field to not only distract but also to shred enemies to pieces. This pretty flower bites back!
Angry Birds developer Rovio has just released their new game Amazing Alex to the iOS App Store for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. With gameplay reminiscent of old time classic Incredible Machine, Amazing Alex features title character Alex building elaborate chain reactions across 100 levels to do anything from cleaning his own room to fighting cardboard robots.
Amazing Alex feature 65 unique objects to build and chain together Rube Goldberg style in 4 different locations, such as Alex’s room and backyard. Addition features include regular free updates that will add new levels, as well as letting players build their own levels to share with friends. The best fan made levels will also be made available for download worldwide.
Players wanting to see Rovio’s newest game Amazing Alex can check out the gallery below showing off some of the in-game objects and/or download the game from the iOS App Store HERE.
After a short interlude, Xbox Live News with Pipper strikes again as a plethora of deals are coming your way. In honor of the Bethesda deals this week, I have decided to put on my Skyrim helmet. I may not possess any shout abilities, but I can at least speak about the awesome deals.
Deals Of The Week
From the 11th to the 17th, Xbox Live users will notice plenty of savings with Bethesda and Microsoft Arcade titles/downloadable content. Towards the end of the month Ubisoft takes the reigns with Scott Pilgrim (WHAMMMM!).
Name
Discount Dates
Price
Bethesda
July 11 to July 16
Oblivion Shivering Isles
1200 (50% off)
Oblivion Knights of the Nine
400 (50% off)
Fallout 3 Mother Ship Zeta
400 (50% off)
Fallout 3 Point Lookout
400 (50% off)
Fallout 3 Broken Steel
400 (50% off)
Fallout 3 The Pit
400 (50% off)
Fallout 3 Operation: Anchorage
400 (50% off)
Microsoft Studios Arcade Sale
July 11 to July 17
Toy Soldiers Cold War
600 (50% off)
Hydrophobia
200 (50% off)
Section 8 Prejudice
600 (50% off)
The Splatters
400 (50% off)
Hydro Thunder Hurricane
600 (50% off)
Ubisoft
July 18 to July 23
Might & Magic Clash of Heroes I’m the Boss! DLC
400 (50% off)
Scott Pilgrim Knives Chau DLC Pack
400 (50% off)
RUSE Pack of the Rising Sun
400 (50% off)
RUSE The Chimera Pack
400 (50% off)
New Releases
And now for the new releases hitting the virtual shelves of Xbox Live. PopCap Games is releasing Zuma’s Revenge along with some interesting avatar items to dress up like a giant frog and tribal warrior. Also Minecraft updated there arsenal of avatar goodies.
Name
Release Date
Microsoft Points
(Games)
Quantum Conundrum (Square Enix)
12-July
1200
Zuma’s Revenge! (PopCap)
12-July
800
Dungeon Fighter Live (Microsoft)
14-July
800
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD (Activision)
19-July
1200
(Game Add-Ons)
Babel Rising: Sky’s the Limit DLC (Ubisoft)
12-July
240
Minecraft Skin Pack 1 (MGS)
11-July
160
Mass Effect 3: Earth Multiplayer Expansion (Electronic Arts)
In addition to the many deals, we will be seeing some popular titles for games on demand. Portal 2 has already made itself available while UFC Undisputed 3 and Otomedius Excellent are on route on July 18.
Make a rendezvous with Fallout 3 and Oblivion expansions, and always remember to “Play Hard or Don’t Play At All!”
After being released back at the beginning of May, Dark Scavenger the mostly silly, sort of awesome hybrid between point and click adventure and RPG has been released today on Desura. From developer Psydra Games, Dark Scavenger is the tale of a human lost in space who embarks on the less than noble quest of getting fuel for a space ship.
Featuring a plethora of items, the vast majority able to be turned into the players choice of one of three different usable items by the human’s shipmates. Dark Scavenger had plenty to do and offers quite a bit in terms of replayability, especially with a new game plus mode, so players can get every single usable item possible.
Players can check out our own review of Dark ScavengerHERE and can download the game from Desura for $4.99 HERE, as well as lots of other direct to download sites.
Publishers Focus Home Interactive and Chilingo, with developer Dancing Dots, have announced they have brought the anticipated Knights of the Round Cable to the iOS App Store for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. After showing the game off at E3, the game generated a lot of buzz for its simplistic and intuitive one-touch control scheme.
Featuring a knight set out to save the princess, while collecting gems along the way, Knights of the Round Cable utilizes a hook and anchor system for the knight’s locomotion. Swinging from point to point while avoiding enemies, players can get power-ups to ease gameplay a bit and collect all the gems around the level to try and get a highscore.
Players can download Knights of the Round Cable today from the iOS App Store HERE, but the game is also headed for release on EA’s Origin quote “very soon”, so those preferring PC gaming or lacking an iOS device can download it then.
Disney Interactive Studios has shared almost five minutes of the intro video you can expect to see in the full game of Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two when it arrives on Xbox 360, Wii and PS3 this Autumn.
For the first time gamers will play as Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, Walt Disney’s first cartoon star, in addition to Mickey Mouse. However, their partnership isn’t the only first; this ‘The Story Begins’ trailer has revealed a number of other firsts for gaming.
All characters — most notably Oswald The Lucky Rabbit whose voice will be heard for the first time — will communicate by speaking to the player. Also, it has laid claim to being the first game musical, as finding their voices has allowed the characters to break into song – as you will see in this video and will become a regular occurrence when playing the game.
Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two launches in the UK on 23rd November 2012.
Microsoft has today revealed the details of the Forza Horizon pre-order plans and the limited edition collector’s release of the game. The game itself is set for release on the 23rd of October, 2012 and will come with a variety of different bonuses for those willing to pre-order or get the limited collector’s edition.
Fans of Forza who pre-order Forza Horizon will get a special Instant Incentive download code redeemable in Forza Motorsport 4 which will unlock the 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 if they pre-order at JB HI-FI or EB Games. That’s not all though, there is more in store for those who pre-order or get the limited collector’s edition. Microsoft outlined the bonus content in their press release:
In addition, fans who pre-order “Forza Horizon” at participating retailers will receive an additional token, while supplies last, to unlock one of the following five cars that will be instantly available when the game launches this October:
Exclusive to EB Games
2010 Ferrari 458 Italia: A new Ferrari is always cause for celebration, and you can still hear the cheers from fans of the 458. The famed Italian automaker went above and beyond the call with this gorgeous example of road-devouring art. The 458 produces 562 horsepower and has a top speed over 200 mph, giving it the kind of performance needed to master the world’s greatest race tracks.
2010 Volkswagen Golf R:Available only in Europe as a limited edition model, this could be the sportiest Golf to date. 267 horsepower from its 2.0-liter turbo make it a kick in the pants when pushed, and it can be pushed all the way up to a governor-mandated 155 mph. Twin central exhaust tips, L shaped LED taillights, and plenty of glossy black give the Golf R a look that matches its performance.
Exclusive to JB Hi-Fi
2012 Aston Martin Virage: Plush luxury meets awesome performance in the 2012 Aston Martin Virage. Comfortable enough for a long Sunday drive, yet sporting a blistering 490 horsepower V12, the Virage continues Aston Martin’s legacy of creating cars that deliver prestige and performance.
2010 Nissan 370Z:The long line of Z model cars has a prestigious history and loyal following, but anyone can appreciate the beauty and power of this Japanese masterpiece. The 370Z features grippy handling and drift-worthy rear wheel drive, motivated by a 3.7-liter, V6 with more than enough juice to excite even the most die-hard of sports car enthusiasts.
Become an Instant VIP with the Limited Collector’s Edition
Also available for pre-order today is the “Forza Horizon” Limited Collector’s Edition that includes a “Forza Horizon” branded Steelbook™ containing the game disc and a“Forza Horizon” Festival Ticket that grants access to a valuable assortment of exclusive in-game content, including VIP Membership for “Forza Horizon.”
VIP Membership opens up a new level of exciting content for “Forza Horizon” players, including an exclusive five-car VIP Pack available at launch (more details to be shared soon), special recognition in the Forza community and exclusive access to VIP-only in-game events.
The “Forza Horizon” Festival Ticket also unlocks additional digital content for “Forza Horizon,” accessible through Xbox LIVE, including:
Five-car Launch Day Add-on Pack (more details to be shared soon)
Five Exclusive “Forza Horizon” Limited Collector Edition Car Pack liveries
“Forza Horizon” Accelerator Token Pack3
1Check the classification closer to release.
2“Forza Motorsport 4” game and Xbox LIVE account required to activate.
3 “Forza Horizon” Accelerator tokens will allow you to speed up your career with instant access to exotic cars, in-game popularity spikes, fast passes and instant map unlocks.
So there you have it, the details for the pre-order bonuses for Forza Horizon as well as details of the limited collector’s edition of the game. Will you be pre-ordering or picking up the collector’s edition? Let us know in the comments section below.
