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On Shelves this Week: May 27 – June 2, 2012

Posted May 24, 2012 at 12:25PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: arkham city, Batman, burning skies, ds super heroes, end of nations, harley quinn, lego batman 2, max payne 3, prototype 2, resistance, retro city rampage, the binding of isaac

Put on your cheap sunglasses and skimpiest bathing suit, because the first week of summer is here. Also—games!


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Far Cry Fans Get Ready To Go Insane With Your Money

Posted May 23, 2012 at 7:00PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: collectors edition, far cry 3, insane edition, Ubisoft

Assuming you haven't gone insane at the 360 bans, why not fork out a bit extra for some madness?


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Enemy Unknown Ready for Landing

Posted May 22, 2012 at 12:48PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: enemy unknown, firaxis, xcom

Strategy is coming back in a big way. At least, we hope. A new XCOM could light the fuse.


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Watch This: Harley Quinn’s Revenge Trailer

Posted May 17, 2012 at 2:30PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: arkham city, Batman, harley quinn

Arkham City’s sexy but insane villain is back with a vengeance in this latest clip from Rocksteady. Like you wouldn’t hit it.


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Step Right Up and Get Some Crap!

Posted May 17, 2012 at 9:45AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: 2K Games, borderlands 2, Gearbox Software

Yep, it's about that time when we get to see the various super-secret-ultra-hardcore editions of Borderlands 2 full of a bunch of crap that will be taking up room in your closet. But hey at least this one has a bobblehead!


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PS3Tools GUI Gets An Update To v1.2

Posted May 9, 2012 at 5:15PM EST by Demonchild Listed in: PS3 Tags: fail0verflow, GUI, playstation 3 hacks, ps3 hacks, ps3tools, psdev

It was just last week that PS3Dev did an update to his GUI version of PS3Tools. Now, he's back with another update. What's he packing in this time?


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Sometimes Being a Blood-soaked Rage Monster Isn't Enough...Sometimes You Need a Boomstick

Posted May 9, 2012 at 11:00AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: Activision, prototype 2, Radical Entertainment

Sgt. Heller has problems; his wife and child are dead, his home is destroyed, and he's infected by a virus that turns him into a blood-soaked rage monster. But now he can get a thermobaric boomstick, which makes everything better.


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Starhawk’s Mystery DLC (and Free Maps!)

Posted May 8, 2012 at 2:14PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: dlc, lightbox interactive, map packs, starhawk

Starhawk may have only just been released, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t more content on the way. Some of it will even be free.


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Elder Scrolls Online Trailer Reveals Nothing About Elder Scrolls Online

Posted May 4, 2012 at 2:32PM EST by Todd B Listed in: MMORPG Tags: Bethesda, elder scrolls, elder scrolls online, trailers

With news of an Elder Scrolls MMO officially blazing across the web, it’s time for Bethesda to drop the game’s first trailer. And lo, how vague it is.


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Square Enix Does Some Begging. Baby Please Come Back

Posted Apr 21, 2012 at 10:00AM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: Tags: deals, final fantasy xiv, offers, online gaming, Square Enix

Have you ever told a lost love that you'll be a bit cheaper if they'll just take you back? Me neither, but Square Enix are making you an offer you...can refuse.


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Dust Off Your Nanosuit, Crysis 3 is Headed to the Liberty Dome

Posted Apr 16, 2012 at 7:36PM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: crysis 3, Crytek, EA

Crytek and EA have made it official; Crysis 3 is coming next spring. They've also put out some details. Check 'em out.


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Hitman: Absolution Professional Edition - Killer in a Clamshell

Posted Apr 11, 2012 at 11:00AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: Eidos, hitman: absolution, Square Enix

If you really, really like killing folks you can get the Professional Edition for Hitman: Absolution. What a surprise; it comes with a bunch of cool stuff.


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Bioware wants to give you free DLC

Posted Apr 6, 2012 at 9:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: BioWare, ea games, mass effect 3, me3, resurgence dlc

Not Day One? Not Day Fifty. But hey, still free DLC for Mass Effect 3


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DMC HD Collection Launch Trailer Reminds Us All of the Impact These Games Had Back in the Day

Posted Apr 4, 2012 at 9:00AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3 Tags: Capcom, devil may cry hd collection, dmc devil may cry

The Devil May Cry HD Collection is out this week. Check out the launch trailer and be reminded of the good old days.


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On Shelves this Week: April 1 – April 7, 2012

Posted Mar 29, 2012 at 12:09PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: blacklight retribution, colors 3d, devil may cry, i am alive, kinect star wars, titanic mystery, xenoblade chronicles

Xenoblade Chronicles finally comes to North America in this week’s edition of On Shelves. Also, some other stuff.


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Dust 514 to get Vita companion

Posted Mar 25, 2012 at 5:11PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS Vita Tags: ccp, dust 514, EVE, vita app

Got a PS3? Got a Vita? Dust 514 is looking to be an amazing PS3 exclusive and it looks like the Vita is getting a nice add-on.


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What ever happened to Hydrophobia?

Posted Mar 21, 2012 at 9:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: administration, dark energy games, dark energy publishing, deborah jones, hydrophobia, psn, xbla

Looks like the studio behind the survival game Hydrophopia is being liquidated.


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Calibur11's Mass Effect 3 Vault DLC Bundle

Posted Mar 1, 2012 at 12:00PM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: BioWare, calibur11 mass effect 3 vault, mass effect 3

Remember that lit up plastic Mass Effect 3 thing? Here's what DLC you get with in when you buy it.


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You Need To Check Out Project S.E.R.A

Posted Mar 1, 2012 at 9:30AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: death race, jill valentine, movies, project s.e.r.a, project sera, resident evil, video game movies

With some heightened visual effects and some amazing actors who you may recognize, Project S.E.R.A may be the best video game movie, not based on a current game.


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Homefront: Ultimate Edition Coming in March...Wait, Who Wanted This?

Posted Feb 22, 2012 at 1:30PM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: homefront: ultimate edition, Kaos Studios, THQ

Inexplicably, Homefront is getting an Ultimate Edition that includes all the DLC for a low price. They were going to call it the Game of the Year Edition, but...


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Forces of Nature May be the Last GOW3 DLC...Meh

Posted Feb 17, 2012 at 8:41AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: Epic Games, forces of nature dlc, gears of war 3

The fourth and final bit of DLC for Gears 3 season pass holders has been announced and it's called "Forces of Nature." Rod Fergusson says it may not be the last of all time, but will it meet expectations or is it more of the same?


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QJ Homebrew Roundup February 10, 2012

Posted Feb 10, 2012 at 3:40PM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: PS3 Tags: apple assault, project citrus, showtime megaviewer, the catachthonic, yet another bypass

Today is Friday so you know what that means right? Yup...another QJ.net Homebrew Roundup for you to snag some cool homebrew games and apps created by some very talented devs.


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DL and Homebrew Round Up for February 3rd

Posted Feb 3, 2012 at 8:08PM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: PS3 Tags: crashserious, factory service mode tool, hero city, ps3 homebrew, ps3 tools gui, red screen of death, rsod solutions, thatotherperson, wii homebrew

This weeks round up brings us some really good tools for your PS3 that you will definitely want to check out. And of course, it wouldn't be another download and homebrew round up without a cool homebrew game from ThatOtherPerson. So let's see what is on the menu today.


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QJ Download Round Up January 27 2012

Posted Jan 27, 2012 at 3:45PM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: PSP, PS3, Wii Tags: bolt thrower, duck hunt psp, ps3 homebrew, psp homebrew, Snes9x, that other pong, the jarred mind, wii homebrew, xmb file manager

Welcome back to this weeks edition of the QJ.net download and homebrew round up. We've got more cool homebrew games for the Wii, PSP and PS3.


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Witcher 2 Dark Edition Details

Posted Jan 27, 2012 at 3:08PM EST by Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: dark edition, the witcher 2

Find out what evils lurk in the special edition of Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings.

It goes without saying that if you’re releasing a popular game, you almost have to create an additional collector’s edition with some extra goodies. This is certainly the case for The Witcher 2, which is scheduled to hit the Xbox 360 on April 17. The Dark Edition, which runs a relatively fair $79.99, is packed with the accoutrements we’ve come to expect from collector’s edition boxes.

Here’s what you’ll get with the Dark Edition version of the game:

World map

Quest book

Making-of DVD

Soundtrack

Stickers

Art book

Wolf head medallion

Pretty standard fare for a CE. Art book, soundtrack, some sort of game-related trinket. But that’s not all! Depending on where you pre-order the Dark Edition, you’ll also receive some of the following loot:

Comic book

Two wolf head t-shirts

Medallion keychain

Xbox Live Avatars

Avatar pet

No clue on what items will be available from what retailers, so stay tuned and we’ll update you as details emerge. In the meantime, are you planning on picking up Witcher 2 for the Xbox?

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Find out what evils lurk in the special edition of Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings.


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Letter from Alleged THQ Staffer Calls Out Management, CEO

Posted Jan 25, 2012 at 3:30PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: saints row the third, THQ

THQ hasn’t been doing great over the last few months, and this nasty letter from a former employee doesn’t make things look any better.

THQ, the company behind Saints Row: The Third, had a tough 2011. The company was in such dire straits that rumors floated around about it canceling its entire 2014 lineup, rumors the company vehemently denied. This morning we received word that THQ was shifting its strategies yet again, this time focusing more on its core franchises over third party licensing.

It’s hard to get a bead on exactly what’s happening with THQ. Rumors and sales indicate the company is in serious trouble despite the success of Saints Row, but the company refuses to admit that they have any sort of problem. Only one person seems to be willing to comment on the state of the company – an alleged former employee with an obvious bone to pick.

In a letter written to THQ’s Board of Directors, CEO Brian Farrell as well as the general public and a collection of gaming news sites, this “Formerly Mismanaged” employee rattles off a laundry lists of complaints about the company.

The letter essentially claims that THQ’s problems stem from mismanagement and a Board of Directors that has no clue how to strategically run a gaming company. It gives examples like acquiring game studios with no plan on how to utilize their talents (then later shutting them down), investing money into shrinking niche markets, the company’s refusal to dump a CEO that has tanked its stock price and high-paid executives making enormous mistakes that call their competency into question. The disastrous uDraw tablet also makes an appearance.

These allegations of management incompetency surface just a few days before THQ announces its current financial standing on February 2, and things certainly don’t look good. One analyst has gone on the record by stating that THQ, without some sort of financial windfall, with run out of cash near the middle of this year.

You can read the letter in its (extremely long) entirety below:

[JoyStiq]

"To:

THQ Board of Directors

Lawrence Burstein

James Whims, Gigex, Inc.

Henry DeNero, Arcturus Capital

Brian Dougherty, AirSet, Inc.

Jeffrey Griffiths , Lumber Liquidators

From:

Current and Ex-Employees, Shareholders, and The Public

Dear THQ Board,

I am an ex-employee at THQ. I saw the tweet-started headlines over the past week from an "industry expert." This expert is one who I and my friends and co-workers in the industry have never heard of after a long time in the field. I had been reading the various following articles and accounts and it generated sympathy for friends both recently laid off and currently still there. I thought it would be a good idea to send a note with their input. This note has honest facts and thoughts about THQ and the current problems there. Most of these facts are public knowledge and they have been confirmed by public records or can be confirmed by current and former THQ staff there both before and after my and their time.

I have long felt the need to explain to outsiders how this beaten-down company has wound up in this position. It is to the point where having it on your resume is not a point in your favor. And that shouldn't be the case. I'm/We're sending this note anonymously because some of us are still awaiting final checks and others know how little corporations like employees who air their dirty laundry. We feel the need to say something to combat the partial misinformation being written.

THQ had been known through the years for having a formula. They find a hot license, make a cheap game, barely advertise it, and make money. This formula worked during the Playstation and Xbox and Gameboy days and made the company a lot of cash. Unfortunately, THQ's old guard executives seem to be stuck trying to manage the company the same way they did back then and haven't realized the industry has changed.

The beginning of the end came years ago as Brian Farrell lead an executive team to acquire a large number of studios. A large amount of cash was used in the acquisition or setup of game developers with different degrees of talent. The problem was they were bought without strategic reasoning or specific plan on to use them. So after awhile another large amount of money was spent as those studios failed and were sold off and shut down. The executive team at the time were an entirely different group of people with one key exception in the CEO. The CEO/the then executive team wasted the cash that the company had built up with these massive investments and selloffs.

The studio purchase errors were not helped by the mistakes in the licensing deals that were signed by the same CEO. Millions and millions of dollars were wasted on acquiring licenses at the same time the kids, family, casual business was declining at a rapid rate. Instead of slowing those acquisitions he overpaid for more of them until again cash was wasted in paying for brands that didn't sell well anymore.

The mistakes in decisions and cash losses triggered wave after wave of layoffs. In the most recent wave, about 40 people lost their jobs this past December through no fault of their own. The reason why is the chronic and constant mismanagement of their company. The fact is that the CEO and executive committee were so focused on trying to hit an unrealistic financial goal that they bet everything on an extremely risky proposition in the uDraw tablet. When they lost, they further displayed their lack of management skills by not having a contingency plan. Three weeks after the game launched, an entire business unit was wiped out when it didn't meet its goal due to relying on that one product to hit an unrealistic target.

After the layoffs many ex-employees walked around shell-shocked and trying to figure out who was responsible. They came to the understanding that most of us do after leaving the company. The issue with THQ has never been one of lack of staff creativity, intellect or business intelligence. It all rests of the failure of its management team and you the Board of Directors.

This Board has allowed the Brian Farrell, the CEO, the ongoing ability to take a cash-rich profitable company and drive it from a $30 share price down to around $.70 without acting despite numerous mistakes that even for those lacking business training, could see were errors. Even without glaring mistakes how can the same CEO stay in charge after a 99% share price loss? Aside from the board, who is responsible for the current situation and who is accountable for the current and future job losses at the company? When you ask the recently departed who are a good source of information, you get the same answers. This uDraw failure is the largest and most recent one in a string of them that were hushed over and hidden. The answer aside from the Board is the current executive team that allowed this uDraw implosion to happen.

Brian Farrell, CEO with a 2011 salary of $1,289,558, for a lack of business intelligence or fiscal accountability. A vocal inside group pointed out the mistake of trying to launch a year-old product that received almost no software support in the last 12 months. Instead of listening and having a back-up plan, he went ahead and invested a ridiculous amount of money in the manufacturing and advertising of the product and failed miserably. It is passed time for him to go. We are wondering what is taking so long for you to act. We have been wondering this same question for a long time.

Martin Good, EVP and head of Kids, Family, Casual with a 2011 salary of $1,198,023, for bringing no strategic thought or business sense to the role. He was brought out from Australia sales to replace an outgoing head of the business unit and rapidly displayed a complete lack of leadership skills, vision, and any sort of analytical sense. Looking at his compensation package, he is an excellent negotiator as his salary is higher than anyone's except for the CEO. On the plus side he lost his job with the rest of those laid off. On the minus side, he will be floating down on a golden parachute while the rest of the former employees scramble to look for jobs in this challenging environment. Most of those jobs will be at studios in other parts of the country, so they will be forced to relocate their families in the middle of their childrens school years. It is incredible that he made this level of income while doing such a poor job, but it serves as a reflection of the lack of Brian Farrell's ability to staff well and manage.

Paul Pucino, CFO with a 2011 salary of $674,855, for not planning for this possibility and having a safety net or a plan to cover THQ just in case of failure. We have a line of credit that we likely used to buy the plastic that is not selling to customers. It is like taking a cash advance to buy THQ stock and just as worthless of an investment. Paul is known as an absentee executive who is missing when business situations gets complicated. While he was in the loop at the point of the risk, with the following failure he has been clearly unavailable. It is another example of Brian Farrell's inability to staff.

Ian Curran, EVP and head of global publishing with a 2011 salary of $1,037,047, for not flagging an unrealistic sales goal to the CEO or the Board when a big part of the corporation felt the numbers were unrealistic. He blindly held up an unachievable target and didn't act when multiple people told him he was aiming to high and out of step with the marketplace. If a sales executive's job is to anticipate the market, he has done a poor job of it. Another example of Brian Farrell not being able to find the right people for the right job.

Ed Kauffman, EVP of Legal and Business Affairs who clearly was signing bad deals on licensed products, not factoring in the changes in the business and being more critical with financial terms with partners. uDraw by itself cannot possibly explain the companies poor financial health. It is a combination of that product and a string of bad licensed deals that the company took on against better judgement. While Brain Farrell would logically be the final decisionmaker for deals, Kauffman is either unpersuasive in his arguments to not do them or supported them. Either situation equates to another example of poor staffing choices by the CEO.

uDraw was failure and the only people to blame are the people listed above. THQ and its current financial situation is also their responsibility. And they were paid around $4.5 million dollars for their poor decisions. If there is any doubt we would recommend talking to current and former staff to get the straight story. Don't read this note as bitterness on their part, but more as long overdue truth.

So, Board, it is time. Passed time for you to act and passed time for you to do something about the mismanagement that has gone on for too many years. We've watched the stock from the outside and read the comments and the reason why the company is valued so low despite its sales is because of this underqualified management team.

Board it is time for you to act before your names are added to the list above of things that must change.

Sincerely,

The Formerly Mismanaged"

THQ hasn’t been doing great over the last few months, and this nasty letter from a former employee doesn’t make things look any better.


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On Shelves this Week: January 22 – January 28, 2012

Posted Jan 19, 2012 at 1:19PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: oilrush, quarrel, scarygirl, the sims, victoria ii

Find out what awesome or not awesome titles are coming your way.

Another week, another edition of “On Shelves.” This week, like the weeks preceding it, is pretty dry. You’re looking at a bit of DLC, a couple of low profile titles, and not much else. This is likely our last lull week, with big titles on deck for the week following that of the 22nd.

That being said, here’s this week’s:

Victoria II: A House Divided

ESRB Pending

Paradox Interactive

OilRush

UNIX, Mac, PC, PS3

ESRB Pending

Unigine Corp

The Sims 3: Master Suite Stuff

Mac, PC

ESRB Teen

Electronic Arts

Assassin’s Creed Revelations – Mediterranean Traveler Map Pack

Xbox 360, PS3

ESRB Mature

Ubisoft

Quarrel

Xbox 360

ESRB E10+

Denki

Scarygirl

Xbox 360, PC, PS3

ESRB E10+

Square Enix

And there you have it. If you don’t see anything you like, just wait a week – FFXIII-2 and Soul Calibur are on their way.

Will you be picking up any of these games, or waiting until the next week’s drop?

Find out what awesome or not awesome titles are coming your way.


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Pre-Order SSX in the UK and Get Fuji

Posted Jan 18, 2012 at 9:26AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: EA Sports, ssx, ssx pre-orders

...and a guy with a ginger afro. Seriously.


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On Shelves this Week: January 15 – January 21, 2012

Posted Jan 12, 2012 at 1:00PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: amy, dustforce, fenix rising, Gears of War, order up, saints row, stonekeep

It’s that time again, everyone! Let’s see what games are looting your wallet next week.

Another week, another slate of game releases. As with last week, there’s not that much going on - we likely have a couple of weeks of slow releases before we start to see major AAA titles dropping again. Bu that’s okay, because we’re going to need all that extra time to wrap up the dozen or so great games that launched over the course of the last couple of months.

As is now the custom, here’s this week’s edition of:

AMY

Xbox 360, PC, PS3

ESRB Mature

Lexis Numerique

Gears of War 3: Fenix Rising Map Pack

Xbox 360

ESRB Mature

Epic Games

Dustforce

ESRB Pending

Hitbox

Order Up!! 3DS

3DS

ESRB Everyone

Ignition Entertainment

Saints Row the Third: Genki Bowl VII

PS3, Xbox 360, PC

ESRB Mature

Volition

Stonekeep: Bones of the Ancestors

PC, Wii

ESRB Everyone

Alpine Studios

While the highest profile content is DLC for Saints Row and Gears of War, Dustforce looks primed to be one of those runaway indie hits. As with most entertainment products, we’re going to have to sit through the relative doldrums of January before things get interesting again.

It’s that time again, everyone! Let’s see what games are looting your wallet next week.


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Homefront Ultimate Edition Incoming

Posted Jan 10, 2012 at 10:41AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: Crytek, homefront ultimate edition, THQ

The nearly universally-panned shooter is getting a GOTY-style edition.


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Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition Coming Soon

Posted Jan 10, 2012 at 10:00AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: mortal kombat komplete edition, netherrealm studios, warner bros

Don't buy the Season Pass if you haven't already.


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FIFA hacks continue. Microsoft denies security issues

Posted Jan 5, 2012 at 8:45AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: ea games, FIFA, hacking, Microsoft, xbla, xbox live

XBox Live is being attacked and Microsoft is denying any foul play.


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Street Fighter X Tekken to Feature...Gems?

Posted Dec 15, 2011 at 12:15PM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: Capcom, street fighter x tekken, street fighter x tekken gems

Instead of just another clone, Street Fighter X Tekken will have a "gem system" that lets you customize your fighter in unprecedented detail.


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PoV: BF3 Back to Karkand DLC Review

Posted Dec 10, 2011 at 4:45PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS3 Tags: back to karkand dlc, battlefield 3, bf3, bf3 review, ps3 exclusive dlc, psn

Harrison E goes back to Karkand but should you?


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On Shelves this Week: December 11 – December 17, 2011

Posted Dec 8, 2011 at 12:41PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: assassins creed, back to karkand, doctor lautrec, forgotten knights, fortune street, grand theft auto

It’s that time again – time to see what hot, tasty titles are coming your way in the next week.

There’s still a bit of gas left in the holiday game release schedule, even though most of the big titles have already launched. We’re at that sweet spot right now between Skyward Sword and Old Republic, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a few awesome games coming out in the next few days. Well, some awesome DLC at least.

So here’s this week’s edition of:

Let’s get this party started.

Fortune Street

Wii

ESRB Everyone

Square Enix

Grand Theft Auto III: 10 Year Anniversary Edition

Android, iOS

ESRB Mature

Rockstar

DLC: Gears of War 3: RAAM’s Shadow

Xbox 360

ESRB Mature

Epic Games

DLC: Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand

Xbox 360, PC

ESRB Mature

DICE

Doctor Lautrec and the Forgotten Knights

3DS

ESRB E10+

Konami

DLC: Assassin’s Creed: Revelations: Ancestors Character Pack

PS3, Xbox 360

ESRB Mature

Ubisoft

Ugh, that’s pretty much it this week. There are a few no-name titles launching as well, like Outdoors Unleashed and Marble Arena 2, but most of the week looks like DLC.

What are you picking up this week? Personally, I’m going, going, back, back, to Karkand, Karkand.

It’s that time again – time to see what hot, tasty titles are coming your way in the next week.


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Get Games says forget Black Friday, check out Blue Monday

Posted Nov 25, 2011 at 9:51PM EST by Amanda Orneck Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: batman arkham city, cyber monday, gaming deals, just cause 2, serious sam 3, sonic generations

Discount games site Get Games wants us to think of Cyber Monday in terms of a 50’s song and reminisce with these great deals.


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Mass Effect 3 Collector’s Edition Announced

Posted Nov 18, 2011 at 3:11PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: BioWare, mass effect 3

Commander Shepard’s last hurrah has the bonuses to match in this special edition of the game.

Hey, do you like Mass Effect? If so, you’re probably excited about the next entry in the franchise, Mass Effect 3. And if you needed reason to be a little more excited, why, we have just the thing for you. It’s the Mass Effect 3 N7 Collector’s Edition, and it comes with all the accoutrements you’ve come to expect from slightly larger boxes that contain video games and other stuff.

Check it out:

The pack only runs $79.99, which is pretty fair considering some of the other CE nonsense we’ve seen in recent months (Skyrim, I’m looking at you). For an extra $20, here’s what you can expect to find in your ME3 box, straight from Bioware:

• Premium metal case featuring commemorative artwork of Commander Shepard.

• 70-page hardbound art book featuring hundreds of unique and gorgeous illustrations from the BioWare development team.

• Limited edition Mass Effect comic by Dark Horse Comics, complete with unique cover artwork.

• Join the ranks of the N7 with the premium fabric N7 patch.

• Exclusive 4x6 lithographic print featuring a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork.

• A full collection of in-game content that can’t be found anywhere else!

• N7 Arsenal Pack – Bring the firepower with the N7 Sniper Rifle, Shotgun, SMG, and Pistol.

• Robotic Dog – A faithful sidekick to keep you company on board the Normandy.

• Squadmate Alternate Outfit Pack – New appearances for your favorite squad members.

• N7 Hoodie – For Commander Shepard’s casual days on board the Normandy.

• Relive all the greatest moments of Mass Effect 3 with the digital soundtrack.

• Xbox LIVE Normandy prop for your Avatar. (Available on Xbox 360 version only.)

• Display your initiation in the N7 ranks with a collection of forum and social badges, avatars, and perks

Bioware says the CE is “limited supply,” but we’ve all seen how that usually plays out. Still, if you want to pick up the game and the extras are your type of thing, you may as well reserve it.

I am!

Commander Shepard’s last hurrah has the bonuses to match in this special edition of the game.


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Dead Island DLC release date announced

Posted Nov 14, 2011 at 9:00PM EST by Amanda Orneck Listed in: PS3 Tags: bloodbath arena, dead island dlc, dead island release dates, Deep Silver, zombie games

Zombie slayers rejoice, Deep Silver has announced the release date for the first Dead Island DLC.


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US Final Fantasy XIII-2 Has a Collector’s Edition

Posted Nov 10, 2011 at 2:24PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: Final Fantasy, Square Enix

If you though Europe was going to get all of the good stuff, this announcement should warm your Final Fantasy-loving heart.

We heard last month that Final Fantasy XII-2 would be getting a pretty cool collector’s edition when released in the European market, but Square Enix was quiet about whether fans in the States could expect to see something similar.

Well, the wait is over. Here is your Final Fantasy XIII-2 Collector’s Edition:

And if you’re one of the people that decides to upgrade your game to the CE, here’s what you can expect to find:

“Premium” packaging with art by Yoshitaka Amano

4-disc game soundtrack

Concept art book

It’s not really a massive collector’s edition compared to some of the craziness we’ve seen lately, but it is priced at a much more comfortable $79.99. That’s only $20 more than usual, as opposed to Skyrim’s insane price doubling.

You can order the CE from Amazon or at Best Buy or GameStop, with different bonuses depending on where you go. GameStop orders receive a costume for Serah, Amazon customers get the Omega fight, and Best Buy orders get a prequel novel. I’d say Amazon has the edge here.

What would you like to see added to the Final Fantasy XIII-2 Collector’s Edition?

If you though Europe was going to get all of the good stuff, this announcement should warm your Final Fantasy-loving heart.


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Special Edition Zelda 3DS Announced

Posted Nov 8, 2011 at 5:10PM EST by Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: nintendo 3ds, ocarina of time

Nintendo is bringing an all-new 3DS handheld unit to stores as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of the game that started it all, The Legend of Zelda.

Another day, another version of the Nintendo 3DS hitting stores. It seems like the news this fall has been packed with different 3DS releases, with colors, bundles and all variety of weird rumors floating all over the web. Today is no different, as Nintendo has announced one more 3DS bundle for the holiday season.

The new bundle features a special edition Zelda 3DS handheld that’s black with gold accents, and will include a copy of Ocarina of Time 3D. You’ll find this very classy-looking bundle on sale in Europe on November 25th, but I can’t imagine that they wouldn’t bring the Zelda bundle to the States as well – Zelda is a pretty big deal over here.

Nintendo’s strategy with the 3DS seems to be evolving into “paint it, put a game in it, and sell it.” I’m not sure how it’s going to work out for them, but seeing this 3DS bundle marked the first time I’ve felt compelled to buy a 3DS since its release.

I’m still holding out for the “Lite” version, or its equivalent. What about you? Is a special edition handheld enough to sell you a 3DS?

Via Nintendo World Report

Nintendo is bringing an all-new 3DS handheld unit to stores as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of the game that started it all, The Legend of Zelda.


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Battlefield 3 Back to Karkand Trailer Live

Posted Nov 5, 2011 at 5:47PM EST by Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: back to karkand, battlefield 3, DICE

DICE ups the destructive ante with this action-packed trailer for Battlefield 3’s first DLC pack.

Battlefield 3 has only been out for about a week, but DICE and EA are already pushing the game’s first downloadable content pack, Back to Karkand. The DLC contains four maps from Battlefield 2, updated and imported into the Frostbite 2 engine developed for BF3.

The DLC pack promises new weapons and new maps, but most of all it promises an increase in the destructive damage you see across the Battlefield world. Check it out here:

If you pre-ordered Battlefield 3 or managed to pick up a Limited Edition by dumb luck (like me!), the DLC is absolutely free of charge and you’ll get it automatically on release date. If you didn’t, you’ll have to ante up $14.99 or 1200 MS points for the privilege of playing on repurposed maps. The pack also offers new “persistence,” which though I’ve been playing BF3 all week I can’t quite figure out. I think it has something to do with your ribbons?

Anyway, $15 for four maps seems pretty steep – weren’t we just furious about a similar price point for five MW2 maps? I guess this is the new future of downloadable content.

Are you going to purchase Back to Karkand? It drops sometime in December.

DICE ups the destructive ante with this action-packed trailer for Battlefield 3’s first DLC pack.


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Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition Coming in 2012

Posted Nov 3, 2011 at 1:50PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: Bethesda, fallout: new vegas

As if Bethesda didn’t have enough to do this week, they’ve gone an announced a brand new edition of their 2010 hit.

You’d think Bethesda would be focused entirely on the upcoming launch of Skryim, but naturally they’re a big studio and they can do more than one thing at a time. We’ve just got word that Fallout: New Vegas will have an Ultimate Edition package, set to hit shelves on February 7, 2012. So fellas, if you’re looking for that perfect Valentine’s gift for your imaginary girlfriend, you’re in luck.

New Vegas Ultimate Edition will come with the original Fallout: New Vegas content as well as every downloadable content pack released since the game hit shelves. This includes Lonesome Road, Dead Money, Honest Hearts, Old World Blues, Gun Runner’s Arsenal and Courier’s Stash. The level cap will bounce up to 50 thanks to the new content, and the game will have four new areas: the Divide, Sierra Madre Casino, Big MT research crater and Zion National Park.

Based on what we’ve seen in the past, it sure seems like waiting to buy games is the most financially responsible thing you can do. Why pay $60 for a game, plus $10 per DLC when you can wait a couple of years and get the entire thing for less?

I guess it’s the curse of being an early adopter. Still, I never got a chance to play New Vegas, so maybe now’s the time. Or, well, February.

Are you going to pick up the ultimate edition?

Via Desctructoid

As if Bethesda didn’t have enough to do this week, they’ve gone an announced a brand new edition of their 2010 hit.


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Get a Sneak Peak of the Making of Skyrim DVD

Posted Nov 1, 2011 at 4:18PM EST by Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: Bethesda, skyrim, skyward sword

Bethesda releases a quick clip from the special edition DVD, “Behind The Wall: The Making of Skyrim.”

Skyrim is just under two weeks away from release, and many RPG lovers (read: me) are pretty freaking stoked. Bethesda is looking to capitalize on this hype as much as possible, and has released this quick clip from their behind-the-scenes DVD:

This three-minute clip covers the making of the Skyrim trailer and features developer commentary on how they went about putting the whole thing together. If you’re a fan of Oblivion or Fallout 3, you may even recognize a few friendly faces as the video roams the back halls of Bethesda’s labs. The video clip is just one part of the documentary developed for the game, but gives a good indication as to what kinds of content you can expect.

Of course, if you want to watch the rest of the video, you’ll need to pick up a collector’s edition of Skyrim. I would do that, except it costs an absolutely ridiculous $149.99, thought it does seem to be packed with cool stuff.

If you opt for the CE, here’s what you’ll find:

Alduin Statue. Created in conjunction with the IP Factory, this collector's only statue stands 12" tall and is made of high quality PVC. Modeled from actual in-game 3D digital files, it showcases Alduin, the World Eater.

The Art of Skyrim' Official Art Book. Featuring over 200 pages of striking, full-color illustrations, sketches and models, this stunning 9 3/8" x 12 1/8" coffee table book showcases the characters, creatures, environments, and weaponry of Skyrim.

The Making of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim' DVD. This documentary DVD contains exclusive, behind-the-scenes footage, including interviews with the Bethesda Game Studios team.

Are you getting excited about 11/11/11? Did you pick up a collector’s edition, or does the high price point turn you off?

I’m sure there are some Elder Scrolls fanatics that are okay with buying a game at that price point, but personally, I would opt for one regular copy of Skyrim and one regular copy of Skyward Sword.

Via Bethesda

Bethesda releases a quick clip from the special edition DVD, “Behind The Wall: The Making of Skyrim.”


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Jurassic Park Delayed for Xbox 360 – No dinosaurs until the new year for Europe

Posted Oct 30, 2011 at 4:30PM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: european gamers, ingen, jurassic park: the game, Telltale Games

With the games release date for PC and the Playstation Network set for the 15th November, 360 owners will be waiting until the new year it appears.


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Will Ice Cream Sandwich Kickstart an Android Gaming Revolution?

Posted Oct 25, 2011 at 12:00PM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: PoV Tags: android 4.0, android games, galaxy nexus, gaming on android, google android, hd mobile games, ice cream sandwich, ios mobile gaming, Samsung

Could the Android 4.0 update, Ice Cream Sandwich, climb the mountain and knock Apple iOs from its perch as mobile gaming kingpin?


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Soul Calibur V Collector’s Edition Detailed

Posted Oct 22, 2011 at 4:06PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: Namco, soul calibur v

Art books, soundtracks and armor sets mark the big gets in the fighter’s newest collector’s edition.

Collector’s editions have been light in the past, with many developers dropping a special DLC code or some other trifle in the box and calling it a day. Not so for Namco, who have just revealed the details of the Soul Calibur V Collector’s Edition package. Fans of the series will find plenty to enjoy in the CE, which hits shelves January 31st.

The collector’s edition comes complete with a soundtrack for the game, an artbook of the characters and environments, and an exclusive behind-the-scenes featurette. Collector’s edition owners will also have the advantage of downloading special armor sets, titled “Dark Knight” and “White Knight” respectively.

What’s really cool about this particular collector’s edition is the design – the box is engineered to resemble an old book, and it opens in the same way a book would to reveal its contents. This, in addition to the recent revelation that Assassin’s Creed’s Ezio would indeed be a playable character in V, make the game even more interesting from the perspective of a wary Soul Calibur player.

I mean, I love the games, but it does feel quite a bit like the same thing over and over again. It would take some serious innovation or a particularly cool collector’s edition to sell me another Soul Calibur, and Namco certainly seems to be on the right track. I’m excited to see how Ezio fares, although his addition may be lights out for some of the cheaper characters in the game.

Are you ready for another Soul Calibur? It doesn’t seem like IV came out all that long ago.

Via Joystiq

Art books, soundtracks and armor sets mark the big gets in the fighter’s newest collector’s edition.


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No worries for Saints Row: The Third November release

Posted Oct 11, 2011 at 2:05AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360, PC Gaming Tags: saints row: the third, volition games

November is going to be a huge month for gamers, with a ton of top-grade titles coming out that season. For Volition Games, however, there is definitely no concern for this fact, particularly with the release of Saints Row: The Third.

Said lead designer Scott Phillips in a recent video interview, "Looking at everybody else that's out in November, obviously there's a lot of huge games. But I think everyone can also see that a lot of those games are basically the same as they were last year, and the year before and the year before. And I hink that we are something that's brand new; totally different."

Simply put, there's no fear in releasing their game the same time as all the expected blockbusters are because "We're not trying to teach you a lesson or make you cry, we want you to just laugh and have a blast the whole time."

That should be a very feasible goal for them. In the meantime, if your goal is to make ice bullets, then you definitely should pick up the Smooth Criminal Edition for Saints Row: The Third. There's also a Platinum Pack ready for your consumption if that should be your interest.

Via [Aus Gamers]

For Volition Games, there is definitely no concern for the fact that Saints Row: The Third will be releasing next month alongside the big guns.


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PSP homebrew - CustomHOME beta 0.9.1

Posted Oct 9, 2011 at 7:50PM EST by Karl B. Listed in: PSP Tags: abcang, customhome, plugin, psp homebrew

PSP homebrew developer Abcang has released a couple of quitck updates for the CustomHOME beta plugin.


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Battlefield 3 PS3 Slim vault bundle priced, pre-order extras revealed

Posted Oct 9, 2011 at 8:10AM EST by Karl B. Listed in: PS3 Tags: battlefield 3, calibur11, DICE, Electronic Arts, GameStop

Pimp out your PS3 Slim and get a few freebies in the process.


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Blink 182 heads to Rock Band next week

Posted Oct 9, 2011 at 1:49AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: Xbox 360, Wii, PS3 Tags: Downloadable Content, Harmonix, PlayStation Network, rock band 3, xbox live

The new-school of punk meets the English punk pioneers as Blink 182 joins The Clash in next week's edition of the Rock Band 3 update.


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