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Sony Online Announces Free To Play First Person Shooter, Bullet Run

William Saw — Wed, 23 May 2012 06:36:42 +0000

Today, Sony Online Entertainment announced Bullet Run, a free-to-play first person shooter for PC set for release this Summer. Bullet Run emphasis is on team-based multi player, placing players as contestants in a ultimate reality TV game show.

Matches can host up to 20 players at a time with various modes and a starting line up of six maps. Weapon customization and “vanity” items to style up your character are available. There is the standard leveling up, earning perks and abilities thing but the unique feature that stood out to me is the active reload, a la Gears of War, which is a nice touch for the genre.

Developed by ACONY Games, Bullet Run is expected for release in the Summer. If you’re curious, check out the official website for beta registration details and more information.

Kung Fu Superstar Announcement Trailer

William Saw — Wed, 23 May 2012 06:08:56 +0000

Kung Fu enthusiasts rejoice, if you have a Kinect. Kung Fu Superstar simulates kung fu fighting, placing you in the role of Danny Cheng, a novice who rises through the ranks by learning martial art techniques to eventually become a famed movie stuntsman. If the description doesn’t sound familiar, you’ve been living under a rock.

Developed by Kinesthetic Games, a small games studio founded in 2011, Kung Fu Superstar promises multiple movie sets, characters, and fight choreographs to mimic. At least giving you the pretense that you’re learning martial arts. Check out the dubstep sounding trailer below.

Mad Riders from Dead Island Devs Releases May 30

William Saw — Tue, 22 May 2012 04:39:40 +0000

Ubisoft confirmed an official release date for Techland’s Mad Riders, an extreme off-road racing downloadable game for Playstation Network, Xbox Live Arcade, and PC. Mad Riders arrives first on Playstation Network on May 29 and on the Xbox Live Arcade and PC on May 30.

Check out the release date announcement trailer below.

Tips and Tricks Trailer for Mortal Kombat PS Vita

William Saw — Tue, 22 May 2012 04:32:11 +0000

Warner Bros and NetherRealm Studios released a Tips & Tricks trailer to fill you in on the strategy involved in the PS Vita version of Mortal Kombat. Producer Hector Sanchez and the Mortal Kombat design team walks you through some of the insider commands involved.

Devil May Cry Gets January 2013 Release Date

William Saw — Tue, 22 May 2012 04:25:07 +0000

This afternoon, Capcom announced a final release date for Devil May Cry. DmC releases January 15, 2013 for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3.

Along with the announcement, a PC version is expected for release later in 2013. Capcom Unity has provided details on a new supporting character in the Devil May Cry title, Kat.

Kat

Kat is a former runaway that joined The Order very early in her life. She is a medium and a gifted psychic who can see into Limbo, the demon realm, but not directly interact with it in the way that Dante does. She is the right hand girl of the Leader of The Order and devotes her very life to him, often putting herself in grave danger to gather intelligence from Limbo.

There is a sweet innocence about Kat’s world view and logic, but when it comes to her specialist subject, the demon realm, she is an undoubted expert. Kat is The Order’s ‘eyes and ears’ and is tasked with guiding Dante on his mission through Limbo.

Diablo III: Midnight Launch Event

Austin Paul Adamson — Sun, 20 May 2012 01:21:10 +0000

For the release of the much anticipated sequel to the Diablo franchise, Blizzard, in partnership with the local Gamestop, gathered fans in Irvine, California for a evening of stage activities, giveaways and autographs.

Arkham City Shows its Feminine Side

Diego Escala — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:51:10 +0000

Arkham City has gotten a bit of a face lift since Harley took over and Batman has been missing for two whole days so it’s up to Robin to find him. Personally I think he decided to go take a bat-nap somewhere quiet since he’s earned some well deserved vacation time after the shit he went through in the last two games.

Newcomers to this Dark Knight adventure can pick up Batman: Arkham City Game of the Year Edition beginning May 29 in North America. The game will include on-disc all previously released downloadable content (Catwoman Pack, Nightwing Bundle Pack, Robin Bundle Pack, Challenge Map Pack and Arkham City Skins Pack), as well as the new Harley Quinn’s Revenge content. Fans who already own the original edition of Batman: Arkham City will be able to download Harley Quinn’s Revenge Pack beginning May 29 on PlayStation®Network ($9.99) and the Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for Xbox 360 (800 Microsoft Points).

Lollipop Chainsaw Reveals a “Special Edition”

Diego Escala — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:26:46 +0000

I love me some zombies and I love me some Jessica Nigri, so Suda is making me a very happy man by combining the two. If only this special edition was real, although if it were I’m not sure I would feel safe knowing there’s an army of chainsaw wielding robots out there.

Pick up Lollipop Chainsaw on June 12th for the PS3 or Xbox 360

Traveller’s Tales Got Some Legos in my Arkham City

Diego Escala — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:22:21 +0000

So I’ve never been a big fan of the LEGO games, but for some reason I always end up having a blast playing them with my younger brother. What I do love is Batman and since we had a blast playing Lego Batman together I suppose I’ll pick this one up since it’s throwing in a free-roam Lego city and even more heroes to play around with. Here are a few screenshots in a style I’m sure you’re all familiar with.

Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes releases on June 19th on pretty much every platform.

Sleeping Dogs Combat Trailer

William Saw — Sat, 12 May 2012 04:04:41 +0000

Sleeping Dogs is pretty violent, judging from the array of takedowns Wei Shen can accomplish in combat. With the city at its disposal, Shen can also use the numerous objects in the environment to level his opponents.

Developed at United Front Games, published by Square Enix, Sleeping Dogs is set for release August 14, 2012 on PC, Xbox 360, and PS3.