Enslaved: Odyssey to the West is actually based on a 400 year old book. How much do you want to bet that after playing this game, there are going to be quite a few people who go find the book and read it.
Enslaved: Odyssey to the West is due for release on October 5th in the US and October 8th in the UK and Europe. Check out the video to see more information on the game.
Devil may Cry is seeing a reboot, and with this reboot comes a brand new image for Dante. There are mixed views on this new look, and the developers know your pain. But a reboot demands change, and change is scary)
Check out the video below to learn more about this change.
Also, since we are on the topic of character redesigns; you should definitely check out Dustin’s article on The Top Three Most Drastic Character Redesigns If haven’t already don’t so.
Left 4 Dead and Left 4 Dead 2 has new DLC coming out called “The Sacrifice”. Many of you already know this little detail, but let me share all the information that I’ve managed to dig up so far on the DLC.
The price is set for 560MSP for each DLC, and will be releasing October 5th. I say each of the DLC because according to Valve reps and numerous sites, Valve is actually releasing two DLC all based around “The Sacrifice” Campaign.
In the Left 4 Dead 1 version, you’ll get the full “The Sacrifice” campaign with maps playable in Campaign, Versus and Survival.
In the Left 4 Dead 2 version you can play through “The Sacrifice” campaign with the original Left 4 Dead survivors. This DLC version also gives you L4D’s No Mercy campaign for Left 4 Dead 2. “The Sacrifice” and “No Mercy” are playable in Left 4 Dead 2’s Campaign, Versus, Survival and Scavenge modes; they also feature L4D2’s Special Infected, items and weapons.
Clearly the Left 4 Dead 2 version will be a better deal, but Valve felt like the people who didn’t switch over to the sequel needed some loving too, and that’s the reason for two seperate DLC. Both DLC will cost 560MSP each, and according to a rep both will have achievements for the game you purchase the DLC for. Of course, you could buy the DLC for both games and get double the achievements.
One of the most notable features about this new DLC is the introduction of a new ‘sacrificial gameplay’ finale. This finale finally places the power to decide who lives and dies in your hands. “Louis! Here are your pills, now die!”
Pix’n Love Rush is coming to the Mini’s side of the PSP and PS3. Released on the iPhone already, Pix’n Love Rush features 125 levels of jumping, moving and shooting (I’m exhausted already!) 5 minute sessions of running and jumpin’ will get your heart pumpin,’ and the infinite mode will test your endurance. Reviews of the crazily colored game on the iPhone App Store have been positive, and the game aims to give you the feel of vintage arcades. This Mini does not yet have a release date or price, but look for it soon.
It appears that NBA Elite 11 will not be making its re-branded debut on time. Peter Moore, President of EA Sports, has announced that NBA Elite 11 has been delayed. No specific release date has been mentioned. However, he also said that NBA Live ’10 will recieve roster updates and Dynamic DNA updates free of charge throughout the NBA season. NBA Jam on Wii is unaffected by the delay. But NBA Jam will receive a separate release on Xbox 360 and PS3 in time for the holidays. More news and release dates are expected to be released soon. To read the full statement look here.
EA has announced that Grammy Award winner, 9th Wonder and Roc Nation MC, J. Cole, have created the soundtrack for NBA Elite 11. The full soundtrack has been created by 9th wonder. The title track was designed by J. Cole. This is the first EA Sports NBA title to have only 2 artists make the soundtrack. 9th Wonder has worked with Jay Z, Mary J. Blige, and Ludacris. He says, “Being the first artist to throw down the full soundtrack for NBA ELITE 11 was pretty amazing. I was able to mesh together the two things that I love in life, basketball and music.” J. Cole, having worked on Jay Z’s “A Star is Born” had this to say, “As a big sports video game fan, it’s an honor to be a part of EA SPORTS NBA ELITE 2011. I thank EA for trusting in me to create the game’s main song. I truly enjoyed the experience.” Remember, you can get your groove on now through the demo, or when the full game releases on October 5, 2010 on Xbox 360 and PS3.
Activision’s Goldeneye 007 is looking better and better each day. Today a new video showing off some of the classic modes and mods that will be in the new remake was released. In the video we now have confirmation that mods such as Singularity, paintball, big-hand mode and many more will all be back as well as up to 200 different multi-player game types that can be created with these combinations in play.
A list of all modes and mods shown in the video for those who don’t catch all of them in the fast moving trailer are:
Melee Only
Paintball
Singularity
Nick Nack
Big Hand Mode
Time Limit
Score Limit
Radar
Radar Dots Always Visable
Hot Shot
Invisibility
Tag
Move Your Feet
Revenge
Sticky Grenades
Rubber Grenades
There are of course even more modes and game types that have already been announced as that list is just for what was in this video such as man with the golden gun and a few more returning modes. I think we could have quite the contender this year with Goldeneye and I am very excited to try it out. Check out the new video below and drool over some classic nostalgic footage of al of this and don’t forget that Goldeneye 007 will be releasing for the Wii on November 16th.
The newest entry in the Samurai Warriors series is now available for the Nintendo Wii today. Samurai Warriors 3 is Nintendo’s latest beat-em-up made exclusively for the Wii that lets players can delve deeper than ever before into the realm of warring Japan with new modes and control options not available in any other Samurai Warriors game. For the first time in the series, players with broadband Internet access can use the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service to connect online with a friend and storm into battle together.
With hundreds of enemies and over 35 playable characters, players can use their Wii-Mote and Nunchuck, Wii Classic Controller, and even the Nintendo Gamecube Controller to hack and slash their way through each beautifully designed level and get an in depth feel for the Japanese culture that enchants the title.
“Samurai Warriors 3 is so much more than a fast-paced action game,” said Marc Franklin, Nintendo of America’s director of Public Relations. “Players can not only team up with a friend for intense battles, but they can also immerse themselves in the rich history and culture of Japan. We’re proud to be giving Wii owners exclusive access to the latest Samurai Warriors adventure, whether they’re newcomers or longtime fans.
In addition to the new Historical Mode, Samurai Warriors 3 includes the mission-based Mystery of Murasame Castle Mode. This mode is based on The Mysterious Murasame Castle, a cult-classic Japanese adventure game created by Nintendo with input from developer Shigeru Miyamoto for the ’80s-era Famicom system. For tactical action game fans and Asian culture enthusiasts alike, both new modes put a unique twist on Samurai battle action. The game also includes legendary figures from real-life Samurai lore, with returning characters such as Nobunaga Oda and Hattori Hanzo joined by new additions, including Kai and Kiyomasa Kato.
A fresh new beat-em-up is what the Wii needs right now and this title looks very promising for any of you who are fans of the genre or just Japanese culture in general. For more information about Samurai Warriors 3, visit http://samuraiwarriors3.com. You can also check out our review here.
Major Nelson has revealed this weeks Xbox Live Deal of the Week as Toy Soldiers. It undergoes a 33% reduction from 1200 microsoft points, to only 800. This is a fantastic deal for a great game and if you haven’t already picked it up, then now’s the time to pick it up at a fraction of the price.
As always with Deal of the Week on Xbox 360, this offer is only available to gold members, and lasts until the following monday when it is in turn replaced by another special offer. In this instance, that Monday is the 3rd of October, so if your planning on picking up Toy Soldiers at this cut-price, make sure you do it before then.
A Record High of 207,647 Visitors!
194 exhibitors and 1,458 booth partition units in 2010
For four days between September 16(Thursday) and 19(Sunday), the Tokyo Game Show 2010 was hosted by the Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association (CESA; Chairman: Yoichi Wada; Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo), in cooperation with Nikkei Business Publications, Inc. (Nikkei BP; President & CEO: Yasuo Hirata; Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo). The show welcomed total of 207,647 visitors—first ever to exceed 200,000 visitors—at Makuhari Messe in Chiba City and ended in a great success.
The 20th celebration of the Tokyo Game Show 2010 embraced a midterm vision of becoming “The No. 1 Information Network in the Asian Region” and “The World’s Largest Event”. A total of 194 businesses, organizations, and schools from 14 countries and regions ran their booths, and in addition to a total of 712 titles registered in advance for the exhibition, a series of new titles were launched during the Show as well. TOKYO GAME SHOW 2010 successfully provided people all over the world with a wide variety of the latest information on games.
During the Asia Game Business Summit held on the first Business Day, key members of leading companies in the Asian game industry in China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan presented lectures and took part in panel discussions on the future vision of the game business in the Asian region in front of Japanese and overseas visitors and press.
The new initiatives launched this year were a new program for “cosplayers” and the “Tougeki – Super Battle Opera” international fighting video game tournament, which added to another color to the event. Also, “Japan Game Awards 2010” announced the first prize winner for the newly established ‘Game Designers Award’ and provided additional attraction of games to the audience.
With an aim to further pursue its midterm vision of becoming “The No. 1 Information Network in the Asian Region” and “The World’s Largest Event”, TOKYO GAME SHOW 2011 is scheduled to be held at Makuhari Messe from September 15 (Thursday) or 16 (Friday) through September 18 (Sun), 2011. We hope to see you all there!
