See one of those people up there? By now any fan of Left 4 Dead should know what happens to one of them at the end of the latest DLC released by Valve. I won’t say who just in case you haven’t, but now the choice will be yours alone to make. With the new DLC for Left 4 Dead and Left 4 Dead 2, The Sacrifice, you will have the choice on who you will be sacrificing this time around to allow the other three survivors to continue on.
You will be controlling the first four survivors from the first Left 4 Dead, evil if you happen to download the DLC for Left 4 Dead 2. Even better news, if you only have L4D2, you will also receive the entire No Mercy campaign for free. And with this you now have the choice as to who will make the ultimate sacrifice against the zombie horde. There is no release date yet announced for this DLC, but also you should expect to see even more DLC coming for L4D2 from Valve in the coming months.
Nice little update here with the fact that Portal 2 will be incorporating multiplayer puzzles into the game. But of course this could mean hilarious and very well coordinated deaths between two co-op partners simply trying to ruin the other ones day by placing them in deadly situations all the time with their portal gun. Imagine if there is an Xbox Live or PSN attachment to this? There would be people dead all over the place simply from “accidental” portal placement.
Then again Valve is right there with us to show how co-op Portal playing should be done, and how they could easily solve puzzles in this way and avoid such traps. Though then again imagine that video below with human players, they could have timed it just right so the poor robot would have been crushed by the wall, instead of passing through it just for a laugh.
With Metroid: Other M coming out in less than 2 weeks, we now have a new commercial that should start hitting televisions soon. This commercial in my opinion is one of the best ads I have seen for a game this generation. In this live action trailer you get a glimpse of some of the deep storytelling that will be featured in Metroid: Other M featuring Samus as well as some nice gameplay footage. Take a look at the new ad below. Give us some feedback as well as we’d love to hear your thoughts about it.
We have some very good news for Australian and New Zealand residents; Fallout: New Vegas is going to be hitting shelves on October 21st. Now the rest of the world has been promised their bonuses and their collector’s editions but what about Australia and New Zealand? There isn’t any reason to worry if you happen to live anywhere in these two places as the bonuses are the exact same as anywhere else. EB Games, JB Hi-Fi, GAME, Mighty Ape and a selection of independent retailers will be selling and providing those who pre-order or buy the special copy of the game. But what will it end up containing? Here it is:
“Lucky 7″ poker chips. Each of the seven poker chips was designed to represent chips from the major casinos found on the New Vegas strip and throughout the Mojave Wasteland.
A fully customized Fallout: New Vegas deck of cards. Each card in the pack has been uniquely illustrated to depict characters and factions found within the game. Use the cards to play poker, blackjack or Caravan, an original card game that was created by Obsidian especially for New Vegas!
A recreation of the game’s highly coveted “Lucky 38″ platinum chip.
A hardcover graphic novel “All Roads”, that tells the story of some of the characters and events that lead up to Fallout: New Vegas. “All Roads” was written by Chris Avellone, the game’s creative director, and created in conjunction with Dark Horse Comics.
‘The Making of Fallout: New Vegas’ DVD. This documentary DVD will contain exclusive video content, including interviews with the developers in which they take you from concept to creation and discuss topics such as story, setting, legacy of the Fallout franchise and more.
Likewise with the pre-order content, as the only thing that has changed from the rest of the world is the fact that there are different retailers to turn to depending on what pack you may want.
Fallout: New Vegas Classic Pack exclusive to EB Games Pre-Orders
An armoured Vault 13 Suit – Extensively patched up and dotted with piecemeal armour, this outfit is an homage to the classic ending of the original Fallout. A Vault 13 Canteen – This handy device is useful for staving off dehydration and providing a small amount of healing in the Mojave Wasteland. A weathered 10mm Pistol – A well-worn 10mm pistol that packs an extra punch despite its modest size. 5 Stimpaks – Food and water are good for long-term healing, but when the fighting is fierce, Stimpaks help keep Wastelanders upright.
Fallout: New Vegas Caravan Pack exclusive to pre-orders from GAME
Lightweight Leather Armour – This hand-modified suit of leather armor reduces its overall weight without impacting its ability to protect. Sturdy Caravan Shotgun – Despite its rough appearance, this Caravan Shotgun will reliably fire 20 gauge shells until the Brahmin come home. 4 Repair Kits – Useful for repairing any outfit or weapon, Repair Kits are a valuable tool for any caravaner. Binoculars — The Mojave Wasteland is a dangerous place, but with these trusty Binoculars you’ll be able to spot trouble coming.
Fallout: New Vegas Mercenary Pack is exclusive to JB Hi-Fi
Lightweight Metal Armour – Modified for long-range travel, this Metal Armour sacrifices some protection for mobility and overall weight. Mercenary’s Grenade Rifle – Though similar to other 40mm Grenade Rifles in the Mojave Wasteland, this model has a faster reload cycle. 3 Super Stimpaks – When you absolutely, positively, need to keep your blood inside your body, Super Stimpaks fix you up in no time. 3 Doctors Bags – Mercenaries and broken limbs go together like Iguana-on-a-Stick and Nuka Cola. Thankfully, these Doctors Bags take a bit of sting out of the inevitable crushed skull.
Fallout: New Vegas Tribal Pack will be available from multiple independent retailers and online stores
Tribal Raiding Armour – Pieced together from scraps of armour, this outfit provides protection without impacting mobility. Broad Machete – This heavy-bladed melee weapon does high damage against limbs and can quickly deal out a flurry of attacks. 5 Bleak Venom doses – Useful on any Melee Weapon, Bleak Venom makes short of work of most living targets. 10 Throwing Spears – If you would like to silently pin an enemy’s head to a wall, Throwing Spears are the way to do it.
To see pictures of what these packs will look like, you only have to take a peek here.
We don’t even have a set release date yet, but Bethesda is already giving out the pre-order bonuses to select retailers in North America. Isn’t it a bit odd that they are already tempting us towards retailers when buyers don’t even know when they may be getting their pre-ordered game. But I digress we have various armors, weapons, bosses, and level bonuses depending which retailer you take a turn at purchasing from for Bethesda’s upcoming RPG.
The above picture shows off the Griffin Pack which is available from Best Buy and includes:
Caddoc’s Griffin Maw Crossbow – exclusive crossbow used by Caddoc
E’lara Griffin Hide Armor –exclusive armor used by E’lara
E’lara’s Griffin Claw Bow – exclusive repeating bow used by E’lara
There is also the Demon Pack which will be available only from Amazon.com and Direct2Drive pre-orders:
Demon Boss — Demon boss unlocked in Crucible
Demon Level — Demon boss level unlocked in Crucible
Annuvin — Annunvin character skin unlocked after completing the campaign
Notch Axe — Caddoc’s notch axe unlocked
Perhaps the retailer that started the whole pre-order bonus craze that has gripped many game releases, GameStop, will be offering the pre-order bonus of the Darkset Pack:
Caddoc’s Darkset Armor — exclusive shoulder armor for Caddoc
Caddoc’s Darkset Axe & Shield — exclusive Darkset Axe and Shield used by Caddoc
E’lara’s Darkset Light Sword — exclusive Darkset Light Sword used by E’lara
Last but not least we have the Assassin Pack for those of us who prefer mysterious additions to our games. WalMart will be providing this pre-order pack.
Assassin Boss — Assassin boss unlocked in Crucible
Assassin Level — Assassin boss level unlocked in Crucible
Seriphine — Seriphine character skin unlocked after completing the campaign
Hey guys and gals, next weeks Rockband 2 songs have been revealed and Disturbed is back! Three new Disturbed songs for your playing pleasure. I don’t know about you, but I’m really excited!
Check out the Disturbed songs below, as well as three other songs not from Disturbed, but also being released next week.
Disturbed Pack 03 – 440 Microsoft Points (160 Microsoft Points each)
Disturbed – “Another Way to Die”
Disturbed – “Asylum”
Disturbed – “The Animal”
Universal Motown Republic Rock Pack 01 – 440 Microsoft Points (160 Microsoft Points each)
Crash Kings – “Mountain Man”
The Veer Union – “Seasons” (also compatible with LEGO Rock Band)
We Are the Fallen – “Bury Me Alive”
They will be out August 24th on the Xbox Live Marketplace.
This isn’t just a trailer showing off some cool NBA 2K11 footage. It is also a trailer that shows that you can play as Micheal Jordan. What’s better then that?
On that note… This trailer represents one more thing. It’s a trailer to replace the Botched Vimeo video I put up one post ago. Turns out Vimeo videos don’t work out to well with our site layout. You live and learn.
While there have been rumours floating around about the setlist they were never confirmed. Supposedly a video was recorded at gamescom that revealed the setlist.
The video was removed, but the damage was done. Luckily the some members from the Rock Band 3 team are hear to discredit all videos that “may” have leaked the list.
…yes, that is the entire setlist scrolling in the background of the video. You have got to love their sense of humor.
Check out the video at the bottom, and the entire setlist is listed below for those of you who have trouble watching videos, or reading past the glare on the TV.
Amy Winehouse – “Rehab”
Anthrax – “Caught in a Mosh”
At the Drive-In – “One Armed Scissor”
Avenged Sevenfold – “Beast And The Harlot”
The B-52s – “Rock Lobster”
The Beach Boys – “Good Vibrations” (Live)
Big Country – “In a Big Country”
Blondie – “Heart of Glass”
Bob Marley & The Wailers – “Get Up, Stand Up”
The Bronx – “False Alarm”
Chicago – “25 or 6 to 4”
The Cure – “Just Like Heaven”
David Bowie – “Space Oddity”
Deep Purple – “Smoke on the Water”
Def Leppard – “Foolin'”
Devo – “Whip It”
Dio – “Rainbow in the Dark”
Dire Straits – “Walk of Life”
The Doobie Brothers – “China Grove”
The Doors – “Break On Through (To the Other Side)”
Dover – “King George”
Echo & the Bunnymen – “The Killing Moon”
Elton John – “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting”
Faith No More – “Midlife Crisis”
Filter – “Hey Man, Nice Shot”
The Flaming Lips – “Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt. 1”
Foreigner – “Cold as Ice”
Golden Earring – “Radar Love”
HIM – “Killing Loneliness”
Huey Lewis and the News – “The Power of Love”
Hypernova – “Viva La Resistance”
Ida Maria – “Oh My God”
INXS – “Need You Tonight”
The J. Geils Band – “Centerfold”
James Brown – “I Got You (I Feel Good)”
Jane’s Addiction – “Been Caught Stealing”
The Jimi Hendrix Experience ˆ”Crosstown Traffic”
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts – “I Love Rock ‘n Roll”
John Lennon – “Imagine”
Juanes – “Me Enamora”
Lynyrd Skynyrd – “Free Bird”
Maná – “Oye Mi Amor”
Marilyn Manson – “The Beautiful People”
Metric – “Combat Baby”
The Muffs – “Outer Space”
Night Ranger – “Sister Christian”
Ozzy Osbourne – “Crazy Train”
Paramore – “Misery Business”
Phish – “Llama”
Phoenix – “Lasso”
The Police – “Don’t Stand So Close to Me”
Poni Hoax – “Antibodies”
Pretty Girls Make Graves – “Something Bigger, Something Brighter”
Primus – “Jerry Was a Race Car Driver”
Queen – “Bohemian Rhapsody”
Queens of the Stone Age – “No One Knows”
Rammstein – “Du Hast”
Ramones – “I Wanna Be Sedated”
Raveonettes – “Last Dance”
Rilo Kiley – “Portions for Foxes”
Riverboat Gamblers – “Don’t Bury Me… I’m Still Not Dead”
Roxette – “The Look”
Slipknot – “Before I Forget”
Smash Mouth – “Walkin’ on the Sun”
The Smiths – “Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One Before”
The Sounds – “Living in America”
Spacehog – “In the Meantime”
Steve Miller Band – “Fly Like an Eagle”
Stone Temple Pilots – “Plush”
Swingin’ Utters – “This Bastard’s Life”
T. Rex – “20th Century Boy”
Tears for Fears – “Everybody Wants to Rule the World”
Tegan and Sara – “The Con”
Them Crooked Vultures – “Dead End Friends”
Tokio Hotel – “Humanoid”
Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers – “I Need to Know”
The Vines – “Get Free”
War – “Low Rider”
Warren Zevon – “Werewolves of London”
The White Stripes – “The Hardest Button to Button”
As time passes, more and more information is pouring in about Ghost Trick, which has been on many gamer’s want list since news broke about the title in 2009. Imagine a game with the mystery solving elements of Professor Layton series combined with the humor and logic puzzles of the Ace Attorney series. That is what we are looking to get with Capcom’s newest title on the Nintendo DS, Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective. Created by Shu Takumi, the creator of the Ace Attorney series comes this new game where players take on the lead role as Sissel, a murder victim who has lost his memory and returned as a ghost to solve the mystery of his suspicious demise. As Sissel’s ghost it’s up to players to possess and manipulate items found in the real world to solve the captivating puzzles he encounters.
Using the stylus players will need to carefully choose the path for Sissel to travel, possessing objects in order to trigger the correct item that when manipulated will alter the fate of others and begin to unravel the strange truth about who Sissel is and why he was murdered. How will you scare off the unwary assassin? There are many routes to choose from but not all of them will be obvious. It’s up to you to solve the crime but be warned, Sissel only has until dawn before he has to leave the supernatural world for good.
Sissel travels through phone lines to move from chapter to chapter and find clues to find out more about his murder. Sissel can also possess corpses corpses and rewind time to four minutes before the victim’s death.
Features Include:
Brought to you by the creator of the Ace Attorney series, Shu Takumi
Intriguing plot mixing mystery and humour will draw players into Sissel’s search for the truth
Utilise the stylus to create a path for Sissel to travel, while possessing and manipulating items along the way
Hours of engaging gameplay filled with logic puzzles
Rich animation, unique art style graphics and character designs makes this a truly distinct offering for the DS
Change the course of over 30 in-game characters’ lives to gather clues to reveal the truth.
Solve logic puzzles in over 15 game stages and 25 subdivided areas utilising the abilities to possess and manipulate
This new mystery franchise is shaping up to be excellent by the looks of it. Any Shu Takumi game is normally destined for a long video game life and I can imagine this being the first of many of a new series. Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective will be possessing DS’s this winter and is sure to be a treat for many handheld gamers.
