In a recent interview, Crystal Dynamics’ Global Brand Manager, Karl Stewart, stated that the online co-op for the XBLA version of the game has been delayed until September 28th. On that date the game will be updated with a free patch to enable online co-op.
“We made a decision recently because we were focusing on how we can deliver the best possible experience to the players,” said Stewart, “If we had launched with online co-op, we wouldn’t feel comfortable that it was the best possible experience for the player.”
For a game that was all about co-op and solving puzzles with a friend, this game has just lost a few thousand buyers. Come on people! This is the age of the internet! No one does couch co-op anymore, it just isn’t feasible.
Crystal Dynamics has also announced today that they were planning 5 pieces of DLC between October and December of this year. According the CD the first three are going to be expansions that include fresh puzzles and new areas to visit. The last two are playable character packs that will let you play as other “well-known videogame characters.”
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is scheduled for an August 18th release for 1,200 Microsoft Points on the Xbox Live Arcade.
Only three songs from one band? That is kind of disappointing. Specially since I’ve never heard of any of these 3 songs. Are these actually famous songs?
After a bit of googling, it turns out their songs have appeared in The Matrix and The Hurt Locker. I loved the matrix… Maybe I should go rewatch it.
Check out the songs below. Anyone buying any of them?
Ministry Pack 02 – 440 Microsoft Points (160 Microsoft Points each)
Ministry – “Stigmata”
Ministry – “Thieves”
Ministry – “Jesus Built My Hotrod”
Look out for them on the Xbox Live Marketplace from August 10th.
The PS3 has been around for four years now, and so far the only Gran Turismo game we’ve had was Gran Turismo 5 Prologue. Soon enough all your fears and anxieties will be put to rest, as now we have confirmation of three editions of the latest numbered game in the Gran Turismo series!
Check out the Press Release:
The world’s slickest driving game for PlayStation 3 to hit stores this November as a Standard Edition, a fully-loaded Collector’s Edition and a luxury, accessory-packed Signature Edition
SYDNEY, 5th August 2010 – Sony Computer Entertainment and Polyphony Digital have announced three different editions of the forthcoming Gran Turismo®5 for PlayStation®3 (PS3), offering racing fans more options than ever for immersing themselves in the drive of a lifetime. The eagerly-awaited game is scheduled to arrive this November – and here’s what to look out for on the starting grid.
Standard Edition
More than a thousand cars, a global community of racers, the world’s most iconic racetracks and the drive of a lifetime – that’s Gran Turismo 5. Experience astounding realism, pulse-raising physics, high-speed thrills and a full tank of international motoring glamour as you race against friends at home or online against champions from around the world, and build yourself a stable of the finest cars ever to have graced the tarmac anywhere. One of the world’s best-selling driving games is back, packed with new features, new rides and new experiences that’ll take your life into the fast lane like never before.
Collector’s Edition
A highly-desirable upgrade for serious racers and motoring fans, this eye-catching edition comes with plenty of added horsepower inside its high-end collector’s box. As well as the game itself, you’ll get:
Exclusive Special Edition inlay sleeve art
200+ page ‘Apex’ driver’s magazine with hints on driving technique, car tuning, future technologies and more
Five Collector’s Edition artcards featuring exclusive artwork
In-game ‘ChromeLine’ vehicle pack: five performance-enhanced cars ready to race
Exclusive dynamic theme to customize your PS3 XMB
Signature Edition
Reminiscent of a no-expense-spared supercar launch, this luxury edition puts the pedal to the metal as soon as you open its contoured steel case – which is finished in Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG ‘Obsidian Black’. As well as the game, the ‘Apex’ driver’s magazine and the ChromeLine car pack, you’ll get:
An exclusive, branded Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG 1:43 scale model car
A Gran Turismo leather wallet and metal Gran Turismo key fob
A Signature Edition coffee table book featuring the beautiful cars and locations of Gran Turismo
A bespoke Gran Turismo 5 USB key with a trailer showing the collaboration between Mercedes-Benz and Polyphony that brought the SLS AMG to screen
Six additional in-game ‘Stealth’ cars including the McLaren F1 and the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG and a dynamic theme
For those 18 or over and a resident of Australia, the chance to win a real-life Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG – your very own gull-winged, 6.3-litre-engined supercar – in a competition like no other! Full terms and conditions will be made available at www.gran-turismo.com
Are you ready for the drive of your life? The Gran Turismo 5 Standard Edition, Collectors Edition and Signature Edition for PS3 arrive this November: visit www.gran-turismo.com or www.au.playstation.com for more information.
Excited? You better be. Only problem with this is WHICH version are you gonna go for come November? At least you got some time to think it over!
Bioshock 2 was a great game. It had a huge price cut shortly after launch but just because the price got lower doesn’t take away from the quality the sometimes overlooked sequel brought. 2K Games Announced recently that the new and final installment of Bioshock 2, “Minerva’s Den” DLC will soon be coming to the PSN store and the Xbox Marketplace. Minerva’s Den is a self-contained narrative experience that puts players in the role of an all-new character who has teamed up with Brigid Tenenbaum to unravel a dictator’s stranglehold on a key district in the distinctive city under the sea.
2K Games Released this statement about the new add-on:
“Minerva’s Den is a substantial addition that will give players more of what they’re looking for: more story, more narrative, more gameplay and more of Rapture,” said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “The core team has created an exciting product that further enhances the mystery and allure of the world of Rapture. Minerva’s Den will be a fitting conclusion to the BioShock 2 saga.”
Prepare to explore Rapture Central Computing, a never-before-seen district of the undersea city, and uncover the dark secrets hidden in its founder’s past. Wield new high-tech weaponry and a devastating new Plasmid to best the towering threats in Minerva’s Den: more dangerous Splicers that command the power of the elements, upgraded Security Bots that throw rockets and lightning bolts, and even a never-before-seen type of Big Daddy. Developed by 2K Marin, Minerva’s Den offers new twists on the story-driven experience that drew players into BioShock 2 when it launched earlier this year.
Great news to Bioshock fans who already just received the “Protector Trials” content earlier this month. Being the last of the DLC for Bioshock 2 No date or price has been released as of yet for Minerva’s Den, but based on the last add-on’s price I am thinking we could see this be priced around 400 MSP/$4.99.
A new epic RPG is in the works from Nintendo and Mistwalker titled “The Last Story” for the Nintendo Wii. Mistwalker recently released some of the first batch of info and many new screenshots. By the looks of it, this new RPG will be quite an experience filled with rich music and stunning art and scenery which is nothing new from MistWalker Studios. Lost Odyssey was also released by MistWalker a few years ago which is one of my favorite RPGs of all time personally.
Based on the information on the website when translated, it sounds like you take on the role as the main Protagonist, Elza, who is trying to restore peace on an island and after an event in a cave, you gain a new ability to help you on your way. Also mentioned was the battle system which has special abilities which allow you to gain the attention of your enemy to protect your other party members. I could be wrong and I am sure there is a lot more information between the lines, but either way I have taken interest in this new title and based on the screenshots released, this could be the next big thing on the RPG front.
I think the Wii could always use a deep role playing experience added to the library and this game is looking to have strong potential to be great. Below are some new screenshots and concept art for a few of the main characters. We will be sure to stay on top of any new information for The Last Story as it releases.
The Sims is back with a really different title this time!
EA Play Label of Electronic Arts today announced The Sims Medieval, a new series currently in development that places the popular Sims into the formula of the rpgs.
The Sims Medieval takes place in the Middle Ages, and for the first time players can create heroes, venture on quests, build and control a kingdom, and play with your favorite created hero. Fom Kings and Queens, to Knights and Wizards, Blacksmiths and Bards, the game provides a host of storytelling possibilities in the form of quests, from crafting a legendary sword to arranging a royal wedding, to protecting the kingdom from an evil sorcerer, to finding the fountain of youth. Every quest plays out differently depending on which character the player is controlling.
“The Middle Ages is a time of intrigue, legend, and excitement. It offers a perfect backdrop for a brand new series from The Sims studio due to the limitless stories that can be told. The Sims Medieval offers a new way for players to experience The Sims which we hope fans will enjoy, and it features gameplay that fans of strategy and role-playing games will find appealing such as controlling an entire kingdom and quest-based gameplay mechanics.” – Scott Evans, General Manager of The Sims Studio at EA
The Sims Medieval will be available in spring 2011 for PC and Mac.
Some people will include a whole bunch of paragraphs that they may or may not expect you to read before watching the video, but everyone knows that no one actually reads the description above or below the video. They just click play.
So have at it!
Mafia II is out on August 24th in the US and August 27th in the UK and Europe.
GameStop is hosting a Halo: Reach promotion after it closes Friday August 6th. The promotion will be at 1,100 stores around the United States. According the Gamestop’s Website the event will have a video featuring an MLG dude giving tips and tricks for Reach, as well a some supposedly new in-game footage. A raffle will also be held for a Legendary Edition of the game, if you win the game you won’t get it until the game is released on September 14th.
There will also be a “text-to-win sweepstakes” for a chance to win a life-sized Halo statue. This event begins Friday, August 6, at 9PM (local time) and lasts until about 10:30 (still local time). Check out gamestop’s event page to see if a store near you is holding this event.
Do you like free music? Well now you can get some free music! The Shank soundtrack sound good to you? Composed by Vincent De Vera and Jason Garner, you can get a download of the full Shank soundtrack for free, all you need to do is go over to the Shank Facebook page, log in and become a fan of the game.
Once 1,500 people or more sign up, developer Klei will return release a link to allow anyone to download the soundtrack for free. They have even supplied a sample of the music, courtesy of Klei – download it via this link. (Right click, and press “save as” to save it to your computer)
[UPDATE] The Facebook page has actually already achieved 1,500 fans; so everyone should be able to grab the full soundtrack once it is up.
Klei stated, “How’s this for some Shank fan-love – an exclusive track from Shank’s original score! The soundtrack for the game was scored by our friend and local Vancouver musician Vince De Vera, and since we’ve been asked about it countless times, we’re going to share his work with all of you. That’s not all… if we can get 1,500 people to show their love for Shank by joining our community here on Facebook, we’ll release the ENTIRE soundtrack for free… in all its DRM-free glory. If you’re excited about Shank, spread the love, and help unlock the full soundtrack for free, and remember that REVENGE CUTS DEEP August 24th!”
Ever get tired of the human race? Now is you chance to put all the humans in their place with some nice mythic flare with Gods Vs Humans for the Nintendo WiiWare download service. In this new strategy game, you embody major Gods from many different mythologies such as Scandinavian, Egyptian, Greco-Roman and Japanese. As a God, you have the power to rule them all, except for the cheeky ones that is. The point of the game is to stop some of the humans who are building a tower to confront you with your many powers.
You must have faith on your side as it is the main element that will give you strength. The player can also unlock powers depending on the capacity of your power gauge. It is automatically recharged by the respect gauge, which is like a barometer of the human mood. These two elements are essential to do battle with the humans.
There are plenty of other ancient gods and goddesses to unlock through the 60 levels offered by the solo Adventure mode. Each one of them has a special attack and generates basic powers in a different order, for a different way to play offering more replay value.
Here is a Preview playable divinities:
Name: Osiris
Mythology: Egyptian
Attributes: Farming and Resurrection
Special power: Nékhekh
Name: Jupiter
Mythology: Greco-Roman
Attributes: The King of Lightning
Special power: Olympian Lightning
Name: Odin
Mythology: Norse
Attributes: Poetry and Warriors
Special power: Asgard’s Brimstone
Name: Amaterasu
Mythology: Japanese
Attributes: The Sun
Special power: Solar Flare
Developer Zallag is really putting together an interesting title with Gods Vs Humans. The characters are all upbeat with a unique art style. There is no release date as of now but if that changes, we will let you know. You can however take a look at the trailer below to get a first look at the quirky new title coming soon to the WiiWare
