Heisman trophy winner RG3 will be gracing the cover of NCAA Football 13. In addition, a fellow Heisman trophy winner will be accompanying Robert Griffin III. However, the other person that will be pictured alongside the famed quarterback will be decided by a fan vote. Starting on March 12, if you want to cast your vote, simply go to to the EA Sports NCAA Football Facebook page. The candidates up for selection include:
It seems that Sony has decided to put naysayers in their place today as Edge magazine is reporting that Sony has announced the company has sold 600,000 PlayStation Vita’s in under a week in Western nations. This is rather large news as not only does it show a break in Sony’s usual figures which only cover “shipped” units, but also shows that the PlayStation Vita is ready to take gamers by storm.
With February 19th’s sales figures of the PlayStation Vita, Japan’s total sales number at 578,812 which means that this estimated number of 600,000 must be true as Sony is claiming that they have now seen worldwide sales of 1.2 million Vitas. Now this doesn’t include North America only, but all other countries including Canada, Europe and Australia. Hopefully the Vita keeps this momentum going as high platform sales are the best way to attract publishers and developers.
While Square Enix of North America may not have anything to say about Quantum Conundrum’s release date, Square Enix Europe has revealed that they are currently aiming to release the title sometime in the summer of this year on the PC, Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network.
For those who don’t know, Quantum Conundrum is being created by Portal’s co-creator Kim Swift who is working with Airtight games to develop the title. In the game you will play as a child who is visiting his uncle, a genius inventor named Professor Quadwrangle. However after a strange explosion he disappears and now you must track him down through the use of an Inter-Dimensional Shift device that allows you to change the world between “Normal” and “fluffy” dimensions as well as three other yet revealed dimensions.
After Double Fine Productions began a Kickstarter fund that has so far raised well over $2 million dollars through the help of their fans, the company revealed that they will be releasing the title on the PC, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS so far, but currently have been tight lipped about any other information on the title.
However Siliconera has discovered that Double Fine Productions filed a trademark for The Cave in North America on February 22nd and applied that trademark to anything relating to video game and computer game software. Currently Double Fine themselves have not confirmed whether or not The Cave is going to be the name of their new adventure game, however those who pledge at least $15 to the company through KickStarter can get the game for free as long as they do so before March 13th.
Tecmo Koei has released a whole slew of new screenshots for their upcoming Warriors Orochi 3 title. In these images seen below we see the character select screen, which features plenty of different characters including plenty of guest characters from the Ninja Gaiden series and other Tecmo Koei titles as well as a slew of Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors fighters.
Besides that there are also a few new characters which we’ve never seen before showing off their abilities against the droves of enemies that you’ll be expected to cut down every battle. Warriors Orochi 3 is currently set to be released in North America on March 20th with a retail version available for the Xbox 360 and as a digital download on the PlayStation 3.
Earlier today Atlus in Japan officially revealed that they will be making Etrian Odyssey IV for the Nintendo 3DS and Japanese gamers can expect to see the title on July 5th. This is relevant to everyone in the West as well, because every Etrian Odyssey title has been released in North America so far, with Etrian Odyssey III being released just last year.
For those who found the last few games difficult, Atlus also has some good news for you, as they have introduced an easier casual difficulty setting which may make things more easier for those who simply could not defeat all of the F.O.E.s they kept running into. Atlus USA currently has not made any announcement of their own, but one can hope for a coming announcement within a few months.
A few days ago Sega teased us with a potential Jet Set Radio announcement but never went as far as to confirm the game they were teasing. Well now they have made it official, as Sega has announced that Jet Set Radio will be coming to Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network and PC sometime in the summer.
The very stylish Dreamcast classic will be receiving an HD upgrade for this re-release and Sega has released a handful of screenshots which emphasize the upgrade. To commemorate this announcement, Sega is also holding a contest that allows fans to take a shot at creating one of 18 new pieces of graffiti art that will be placed in the game. Those who win will receive a prize pack that includes two copies of the game, a JSR hoodie, a JSR beverage shaker, and a sound system. More information can be found for the contest here.
Starting today, players of the popular MMORPG, Dungeons & Dragons Online, are able to pre-order the upcoming expansion titles Menace of the Underdark. Players who pre-order soon look like they will be eligible for special benefits within the game.
On the upcoming expansion, the Executive Producer had this to say –
“The journey to the Forgotten Realms begins today,” said Fernando Paiz, Executive Producer of Dungeons & Dragons Online, Turbine. “Today we introduced the Web of Chaos content update that serves as the prologue to our first foray into the Underdark which makes it a perfect time to introduce our pre-purchase program which offers very cool items that players will be able to use immediately as they prepare for the launch of Menace of the Underdark on June 26th.”
Even further, the following packs and bonuses have been announced for pre-ordering players –
Menace of the Underdark Base Edition– USD$29.99/£22.99/24,99€
Includes access to Adventure Packs and Epic Destinies, plus:
– Lesser Tome of Learning (1 free tome per DDO game world)- Permanently increases experience earned by a character up to level 20. Provides +25% bonus to experience for first-time quest completions and +10% boost to other earned experience points. Stacks with other experience boosts and persists through all forms of reincarnation.
– Pre-Purchase Bonus Item:
Demonweb Spiderling Creature Companion – A tame little spider from Lolth’s domain. Includes 3 tricks and a collar. Exclusively available with pre-purchase of Menace of the Underdark!
Menace of the Underdark Standard Edition – USD$49.99/£39.99/44,99€
Includes access to Adventures Packs, Epic Destinies, the Druid class and Eveningstar Challenge Pack plus:
– Greater Tome of Learning (1 free tome per DDO game world): Permanently increases experience earned by a character up to level 20. Provides +50% bonus to experience for first-time quest completions and +20% boost to other earned experience points. Stacks with other experience boosts and persists through all forms of reincarnation.
– 1,000 Turbine Points
– Veteran Status (lvl 4)
– DDO Classics Adventure Pack bundle (Phiarlan Carnival, Attack on Stormreach, The Path of Inspiration, The Dreaming Dark)
– Pre-Purchase Bonus Items!
Demonweb Spiderling Creature Companion
Druid’s Wolf Pup Creature Companion – A grey wolf pup as commonly seen accompanying young Druids. Includes 4 tricks and a collar. Exclusively available with pre-purchase of Menace of the Underdark.
Spider Cult mask cosmetic helmet- Change your helmet appearance to a mask like the one worn by Lolth’s followers in Eberron and receive a stat bonus to character skills and poison resistance!
Menace of the Underdark Collector’s Edition – USD$79.99/£59.99/69,99€
This limited time offer includes access to Adventures Packs, Epic Destinies, the Druid class and Eveningstar Challenge Pack plus the following items that players can begin using immediately:
– Greater Tome of Learning (1 free tome per DDO game world)
– Lesser Tome of Learning for all characters (1 free tome per character – forever)
– 2,000 Turbine Points
– Veteran Status (lvl 7)- Start a new character at level 7!
– Veteran Status (lvl 4)-Start a new character at level 4!
– DDO Classics Adventure Pack bundle
– DDO Epic Classics Adventure Pack bundle (Vault of Night, The Red Fens, Sentinels Stormreach, Devil Assault)
– Pre-Purchase Bonus Items!
Demonweb Spiderling Creature Companion
Druid’s Wolf Pup Creature Companion
Elite Spider Cult mask cosmetic helmet
Onyx Panther Cub Creature Companion – A rare dark panther cub from Faerun. Includes 4 tricks and a collar. Exclusively available with pre-purchase of Menace of the Underdark.
Figurine of Wondrous Power: Onyx Panther – Summon this Level 20 Black Panther Hireling to assist you in Dungeon and Wilderness Adventures! (min level 18 to use)
As a player of Dungeons & Dragons Online, you will most definitely be wanting to pick up at least one of these packs soon. Especially if this is the game that you spend most of your time playing. So be sure to pre-purchase the game here.
You may have checked out the extended CG Mass Effect 3 trailer last week, but just wait until you get a load of this. A brand new live action TV trailer has been released for Bioware’s highly anticipated Mass Effect 3 next week – and yes it is epic, in all sense of the word.
Focusing on the “human side” of the galactic war, this TV trailer makes you want to take Earth back from the Reapers. A demo of the game is available to download right now.
Mass Effect 3 is set for a March 6 release date for Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC. For your chance to win a copy of Mass Effect 3 + Strategy Guide head on over to our Mass Effect 3 Competition Page!
Playstation Vita Game Traveller Case Distributor: Bluemouth Interactive Platform: Playstation Vita Release: 22/02/2012 Price: AU$19.95
The Playstation Vita came out with a handful of accessories at launch. One of those accessories was the Game Traveller Case for those who actually take their gaming on the go. With a stylish blue colour to fit the Vita’s overall blue scheme, an ergonomic yet bulky design and feeling like it has been built to be a sturdy protector, the Game Traveller Case will be essential for any Vita owner who plans on taking their gaming on the go frequently, just like me. This case is officially licensed by Sony.
Since this is purely for the Playstation Vita, the design of the case reflects the design of the Vita. The oval shape of the case allows the Vita to fit inside the case. Looking at the Vita inside the case, it looks nice and cosy in there. Outside of the case, the front sports the colour blue, which fits in the overall colour scheme Sony has installed for the Vita. If one has noticed, game boxes at retail are coming in blue, so blue seems to be the official colour of the handheld. Even the Playstation button glows blue when the Vita is on and not in standby mode. Right in the middle, one will notice the Playstation Vita logo as a metal plate.
Whatever this case is made of, it will definitely protect your Vita from any form of clumsiness that you may experience, such as dropping the Playstation Vita. This case was built for protection as it has a sturdy and tough exterior. Well, that is how it feels. It feels like it wants to protect the Vita. Expect that any time you might accidentally drop the handheld console. Vita owners will also notice the carabiner hanging off it. The carabiner is another security feature. The last thing anyone wants is their Vita to be stolen under their watch or leaving it on public transport. Well, the carabiner will allow the Vita to be attached to the owner’s clothing or accessory bag. It will stay very close to you, thus lessening the chance of theft or losing it.
The inside of the case has been given the same attention as the outside of the case. The case comes with a leverage strap. So no, a strap does not go over the Vita. It goes under it. This small strap is used to easily remove the Vita from the casing, since you probably want to charge when it needs it. This is quite useful, as the design doesn’t allow easy access to the sides, making it difficult to remove it via that method. Outside of the strap, there is a padded screen protector, decorated with the Playstation Vita logo. It does its job when the Vita is snuggled in the case. However, it can also act as viewing stand for your pleasure. Just fold it and there you go. However, I do not recommend it for gaming, as it does block the rear touch pad. If you flip the padded screen protector, then you will notice sixteen empty slots. These are for your library of games. With a capacity of sixteen games, this is quite generous. Some cases will not have any slots for games. There are no dedicated memory slots but they will fit in an occupied game slot.
The Playstation Vita Game Travellers Case is essential for the portable gamer. With a sturdy body that has a carabiner for extra security, a soft inside, a padded screen protector with a secondary function of a viewing stand and sixteen slots for game and memory cards, you will get more than an average game case. Cost may be an issue considering you will only get a case, while you can get packs that include a case and much more, but the quality is justifiable. Using it on the go, I can not recommend anything other case for the job. This is simply too good at what it needs to do and that is being the perfect case on the go.
