G’day everyone. MasterAbbott is back for another one of his Limited Edition UNBOXINGs. I love unboxing stuff !! 😉 Today we have the newly released Square Enix RPG masterpiece Final Fantasy XIII. The unboxing was done with the XBOX 360 version of the game. There is practically no difference between the XBOX 360 and the PS3 apart from the number of play discs. Playstation 3 has everyone on one Blu-Ray disc, where as the XBOX 360 the game is on THREE dics.
Check out the video review below
Image of contents (image is from PS3 version)
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The Final Fantasy XIII – Limited Collector’s Edition is priced at $139.99 AUS which as always is WAY WAY TOO Much compared to what the rest of the normal gaming world pays for video games. So I have to say that unless your a true Final Fantasy fan I wouldn’t recommend. If you just want to play the game then stick to the regular edition for a far cheaper price.
Content Review : 6.5 Capsules Out Of 10
Purchase only if your a true Final Fantasy fan and want the extra little things such as the sound track and Story of Final Fantasy collectors book.
Stepto explains the new Xbox LIVE Profile policy (01:16:17 – 01:19:38)
Going to South By Southwest? We are too! Listen to find out about the Xbox LIVE Community event.
Recently Bizarre Creations announced that there is no DLC for Blur in development, but they do have plans for DLC in the future. According to lead designer Ged Talbot, throughout the year or more of development not a single team has worked on any sort of DLC.
Bizarre Creations assures everyone that DLC is coming, just not on the release day. So everyone who buys the game will have to be happy with the 50 cars and 30 racing locales coming on the disc for a little while. (As well as pre-order bonuses depending on where you buy the game.
Haven’t already pre-order your copy of Final Fantasy XIII, then check out the deals at Target and Amazon, maybe one of these will wet your appetite for the game.
Target is offering a $10 gift card with purchase of either the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 version.
Amazon is offering a $10 pre-order incentive credit towards future video game purchases for both versions as well.
If you don’t like either of these deals you can always pre-order from Gamestop and receive “a 32-page mini strategy guide. This mini guide contains direct samples from Piggyback’s 260-page, complete guide to Final Fantasy XIII. Available for store customers only, while supplies last. In-Store Pickup / Store Customers: Mini strategy guide will be available at time of reservation.”
Me personally, I’d buy the game at Target and then use the $10 gift card towards the guide (but we all know you don’t really need the guide…)
Also if you live in Australia check out the great deals over at fishpond for Final Fantasy XIII. Where ever you are around the world you should be able to grab yourself a great deal on the game.
Boy oh boy do we have a great SCC co-op / mp trailer for you today.
Ubisoft have released some very useful information regarding Splinter Cell Conviction multiplayer. The multipayer campaign will be a totally original experience focusing on the events prior to the single player campaign, with 4 exclusive maps, new settings new characters and a total of 5-6 hours of additional gameplay. There will also be 3 difficulty levels.
The Prologue Coop Story mode sends the players to Russia to discover the origins of the Threat against Washington. Together, Archer & Kestrel (playable characters) will embark on a mission that will require their cooperation and combined skills: that will test their (but really your) mettle every step of the way, and that will shake their very convictions as special agents.
Check out the trailer and everything including all the playable modes including extras will be revealed !! 🙂
Leave a comment below and let us know what you think of this new multiplayer co-op experience from Ubisoft.
News from EA, they have teamed up with Klei Entertainment to bring us SHANK !! What’s shank you say… well read the press release below to find out more 🙂
EA Partners, a division ofEA and award-winning independent development studio Klei Entertainment announced today an exclusive publishing agreement to bring the provocative new game Shank to Xbox LIVE Arcade, PlayStation Network and PC this summer. Featuring a unique art style inspired by graphic novels and golden age comics, Shank blends the intensity of classic 2D side-scrolling action games with a gripping and mature storyline. The cinematic brawler is a finalist for “Excellence in Visual Art” at this year’s Independent Games Festival and will be featured at the IGF Pavilion during the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco next week.
“Our mission at EA Partners is to work with the best talent across the game industry, and we are thrilled to extend our expertise to the leading creative developers in downloadable indie games,” said Jamil Moledina, Outreach Director, Business Development at EA Partners. “The team at Klei Entertainment is among the best in the world at developing fun and engaging titles for digital distribution platforms, and Shank is an amazing experience.”
“As an independent development studio, we always focus on creating great, authentic experiences for players. Working with EA Partners expands our distribution and allows us to bring Shank to a much wider audience,” said Jamie Cheng, CEO of Klei Entertainment. “They have been a fantastic partner and their understanding of the space is incredibly exciting.”
Taking place in a stylized, modern-Western setting, Shank tells a classic betrayal story directed through a sophisticated cinematic lens, with addictive action gameplay found in classic 2D side-scrolling games. Klei Entertainment was represented in the deal by CAA. For more information on Shank, please visit the Official Site and follow the development team on Twitter at klei.
Dont’ you wish you were as tough and powerful as Ryu …. MasterAbbott does 😉 Well now you all can with the help of Capcom & Microsoft’s Games For Windows.
Throughout the entire month of March, Games for Windows will be offering games for extremely good deals.
The first deal is Street Fighter IV for 50% off. Which means that this superb fighting game will only cost you $20 for a limited time.
Developed by 2K Czech, Mafia II is scheduled for a Spring 2010 release on the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC. BOOM BOOM 😉
I don’t know about you guys but I personally loved the original Mafia. I played it on PC and throurougly enjoyed every minute of it. I can’t waint to get my hands on this long awaited sequel. Check out the trailer below and let us know what you think of it.
I believe that Mafia II is going really turn some heads. What’s everyone else think ?
More Details below :
Title: Mafia® II
Publisher: 2K Games
Developer: 2K Czech
Platform: PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft, Windows-based PC
OFLC Rating: Not Yet Rated
Release Date: Early 2010
Web Site: http://www.mafia2game.com
Product Overview
From the developers of the award-winning Mafia comes Mafia II, a beautifully crafted look into the dark and unforgiving world of the Mafia. Expanding upon the original hit that captivated more than 2 million gamers around the world, 2K Czech takes players deeper into the Mafia with a mature and exciting experience that will immerse players like never before.
Powered by 2K Czech’s next-generation engine built specifically for Mafia II, players will experience the true evolution of the Mafia game that defined a genre. Gunfights, hand-to-hand combat and vehicular exploration feature new depth and dimension that allow players to experience the world of Mafia IIin a way that will keep them coming back for more.
Storyline
Born the son of a poor immigrant, Vito is a beaten down Italian American who is trying to escape the life of poverty that consumed his childhood. It was on the streets that Vito learns that joining the Mafia is the only route to wealth and respect for people of his standing. Wanting to escape the life of hardship that his father led, he dreams about becoming a “Made Man.”
A petty criminal his whole life, Vito, along with his childhood friend, Joe, will descend into the world of organized crime. Together, they will work to prove themselves to the Mafia as they try to make their names on the streets. Starting with low-level jobs like robbery and stealing cars, Vito and Joe escalate quickly up the Mafia family ladder…but the life as a wise guy isn’t quite as glamorous as it seems.
Features
• Immersive Gangster Experience: Through strong, authentic characterization, compelling narrative and stunning presentation, the mature storyline will make players understand the pull and impossible escape of life in the Mafia
• Action-Packed Gameplay: Take part in heart-stopping car-to-car chases, visceral hand-to-hand combat and intense gunplay, all of which come together to form a deep and engrossing gameplay experience
• Illusion Engine™: 2K Czech’s proprietary Illusion Engine, allows gamers to explore Empire Bay’s 10 square miles while transitioning from beautifully rendered outdoor environments to intricately designed interiors seamlessly without the need for loading times
• Authentic Portrayal of Mid-20th Century America: Experience an epic story set across two decades where the clothing, cars and advertising are meticulously created to replicate the feel of a ‘40s and ‘50s American city; as players progress through the eras the city and its elements will change to reflect the time period.
• Soundtrack Reflects the Mood of the Era: Players will be immersed in the Golden Era of America as Mafia II features tracks from some of the era’s most influential artists
Capcom’s have announced that their retro classics, Dark Void™ Zero and Mega Man 10 are released for download today.
The classic Dark Void Zero is available on the DSiWare store today. Players take on the role of Rusty, the first human born in the Void who must take on the Watchers in a quest to stop their domination of Earth. With the help of Rusty’s good friend, Nikola Tesla, and his state-of-the-art rocket pack, Rusty must battle against the Watchers across three intense levels of non-stop action. Dark Void Zero can be downloaded today across Europe & Australia for 500 Nintendo points.
Continuing with the retro fun, Mega Man 10 is out on WiiWare for 1000 Wii points. The original 2D classic Mega Man returns, taking the series back to its old school roots with action platform gameplay and classic 8-bit NES style graphics and sound. Set within the Mega Man universe it comes as no surprise that robot antics are at play once again. A suspicious outbreak of Robot flu has broken out infecting robots across the world. It’s up to Mega Man to take on this sinister threat and get to the bottom of this viral mystery.
On April 5 th an extra treat will be available for Mega Man fans. Playable character Bass will be available to download on WiiWare to help players on their mission to take on the suspicious Robot flu.
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Let us know who’s picked up these 2 classic games, gives a rundown, even write us up an review in the forums if you do we might throw something special your way 🙂
A new limited Wii bundle comes with everything a normal package comes with (wii, wiimote, nunchuck, wii sports), as well as Wii Sports Resort and Wii MotionPlus. All with the same exact price of $199
Don’t have a Wii yet? Might as well pick up this bundle. This bundle is limiter though and will only be available while supplies last.
Be warned, if you are a hardcore gamer, the Wii is not the console for you; although there are a few exclusive gems that are worth a buy on the Wii. So if you are buying a Wii for gaming pleasure (not exercise) and want some fun games, pick these up as well.
Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Super Smash Brothers Brawl
Metroid Trilogy (3 awesome games, for the price of 1)
