Diablo 3 or "D3" as many fans are dubbing it is getting ready to launch tomorrow May 15th to an antsy PC crowd. Meanwhile gamers on the console end have been waiting on word on whether on not Diablo 3 will see the light of day after Diablo makers Blizzard had posted job openings that appeared to make it seem like they wanted to test the waters with Diablo heading over the PS3 and or Xbox 360. Well anxious console gamers I hate to burst your bubble, but that was not entirely true and Blizzard has the perfect explanation.

In an interview with Gamasutra, Blizzard's Jay Wilson said that they were kind of lying in order to gain more employees, but they still remain unsure about Diablo's future on a console.

"We tell people that basically we're experimenting, because it helps us hire people. The better people we hire, the better chance we have to actually make it. That's why we haven't kept it super secret, but we also haven't confirmed it, because we're not sure yet whether we think it will work, and whether we think we have the resources to do it."

Take that however you want to, but I'll pretty much say that's a no for right now.

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It's not very often that any of the writers here at Gamercide post about anything but gaming news. It's also not everyday that we're all this excited about something or someone. In this case, it's Dillon Hodges. Musician, singer, and songwriter.

I've wracked my brain trying to remember where I first came across "

Dillon Hodges has some music on his website, and on YouTube. However, if you'd like to help him fund his debut album, please consider visiting his Kickstarter page. The different bonuses for contributing, make wanting to help him that much more fun. We'll all get to experience his first album, but some of us may even get our own personalized song, or concert. Imagine the near future when Dillon finally goes supernova big. You'll be one of the few people that can say, "That guy wrote and recorded a song just for me!". It'll be absolutely true, and your song will now be coveted by legions of fans and collectors.

Dream a little, get a little. Dare to dream big, and the possibilities may surprise you. Dillon's dreaming it all right now, and he has Gamercide believing every beautiful word of it. Don't take our words for it, though. Listen for yourselves and you just may be amazed like we continue to be.

**UPDATE I**

I've been informed that Dillon is a gamer. If you play Demon/Dark Souls, keep an open eye and shield out for someone who just may be singing as they invade your game! I don't know if he really invades games, but it would be awesome if he did!

**UPDATE II** Apparently he does invade! Dillon's wonderful fiancé, Elise, has commented to the fact below. Hi, Elise!

**UPDATE III** We're extremely happy to announce that Dillon has met his Kickstarter goal of $10,000! Congratulations, Dillon. Take some time to celebrate, but do please start work soon. We at Gamercide are looking very forward to blasting your debut album. All the very best to you and your wonderful fiancé. You're both two of the kindest people we've met online. Love, Your Biggest Fans, Gamercide.

The content will be for free and will contain extending endings and Bioware promises further clarity in regards to the end of Shepard's story. Executive Producer Casey Hudson says, "We have reprioritised our post-launch development efforts to provide the fans who want more closure with even more context and clarity to the ending of the game, in a way that will feel more personalised for each player."

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Creators of the upcoming Kinect only spin on the Fable series, Fable: The Journey, are saying that fans are being unfair and that they really need to just give it a chance.

Former Microsoft employee and Fable Designer Peter Molyneux said in a recent press conference that he wants gamers to know that they will not be "leaping" through the air.

"From the blogs and the posts that I've seen, there's a lot of skepticism out there. People think that they're going to be leaping around the room or they're going to have to shout at the top of their voice and feel embarrassed. We don't want that - we want you to feel relaxed."

Molyneux isn't the only one that was on the Fable team that is speaking out. Both Dene and Simon Carter are saying that the response has not been "fair" and that if this was a Mario game, nobody would even question it.

"Why there can't be room for a Kinect side spin-off of the Fable franchise I don't know. That seems a bit odd. I can't think of any good reason why that would not work. If this was a Mario thing for example, if this was a Mario shooter based on the Wii controller, nobody would go, 'That's a terrible thing. That should never have happened. That's a betrayal blah blah blah vitriol vitriol."

Is Fable ready for Kinect, but more importantly are fans ready to take a Kinect only Fable game seriously?

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IGN's Jessica Chobot has angered Mass Effect fans after her recent comments regarding the backlash of outrage from many gamers over the ending in Mass Effect 3.

Chobot who makes a few appearances as reporter Diana Allers in Mass Effect 3 wrote a blog entry where she called gamers whiny for complaining about the ending of Mass Effect 3 and as a result the blog post has been deleted, Chobot issued an apology, and announced late yesterday that she is closing down her blog on IGN.

"I don’t want to know anything more about the babsolutly RIDICULOUS whine-fest that entitled gamers are having with Bioware..." ~ Jessica Chobot in original blog post

Jessica Chobot shot to popularity among gamers after a photo surfaced of her licking a PSP back in 2005. She was later hired by IGN as a host of IGN Strategize and Weekly Wood. Chobot married fellow IGN host Blair Herter in 2012.

What do you think Gamercide? Should she have just kept her mouth shut or was she correct in sharing her truthful comments?

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Capcom has just bitched slapped those of you who purchased the March release of Street Fighter x Tekken with one little statement.

"There is effectively no distinction between the DLC being ''locked'' behind the disc and available for unlocking at a later date, or being available through a full download at a later date, other than delivery mechanism"

Capcom's statement was in response to the outcry from gamers regarding the on the disc DLC and unlocked at later date downloadable DLC for Street Fighter x Tekken. Just to clarify this issue even further, Capcom is saying that downloadable content on the game disc that you play on day one is no different from downloadable content that is either "locked" on the disc for a later date or downloadable content that you download at a later date from something like the Xbox Live Marketplace. Some gamers have been so outraged that they filed complaints with the Better Business Bureau citing that they are being mistreated.

As reported by Siloconera, Capcom also tried to play the blame game with Microsoft and the Xbox 360 saying their Xbox 360 brand is why there is a lack of local co-op in the fighting game. This was later proven to be false and it is indeed Capcom's doing.

via Gaming Blend

SOCOM developer Zipper Interactive has closed effecting close to 80 employees. Sony made the announcement over the weekend that they have decided to close Zipper Interactive and cited that "the closure is a result of a normal cycle of resource re-alignment within Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios."

Sony also stated that previous titles MAG, SOCOM 4, and Unit 13 will still receive support despite the studio being closed.

Zipper Interactive was originally founded in 1995 and purchased by Sony in January 2006. No word on what will happen regarding the future of their prized series, SOCOM.

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Ubisoft announced that there will be three different collector editions of their new native american assassin twist on the Assassin's Creed series, Assassin's Creed III. The Freedom Edition, Join or Die Edition, and Special Edition will be joining the regular priced standard edition of the game. Each of the special editions come with their own bells and whistles including in game content, special packaging, and little collectable trinkets.

The Special Edition will feature a single player mission "A Dangerous Secret", and an in game weapon, the Flintlock Musket. The Join or Die Edition includes an assassin medallion and in game content of George Washington's notes on the Templars and Assassins during the Revolutionary War. Also included with the Join or Die Edition are onesingle player mission titled "The Living War" and a sniper multiplayer package that contains a new character, emblem, relic, picture, and caption that reads, "The Fool". Lastly the Freedom Edition will have steelbook packaging, a 24cm tall figure of Connor, George Washington's notes, a lithograph, two single player missions including "The Living War" and "Lost Mayan Ruins", and the sniper multiplayer package.

Also keep in mind that besides the collector edition goodies, if you preorder Assassin's Creed III from either Amazon, Gamestop, Best Buy, or Walmart you will receive a free steelbook case.

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CVG recently interviewed Polish video game developer CD Projekt on their upcoming release The Witcher 2: Assassin of Kings and the minds behind the game were not tight lipped when it came time to talk about the controversial sex scenes.

Marek Ziemak, lead level artist said that video games are evolving and are not just for "small children" anymore. He also said that this about creative freedom.

"We're using all the stuff that's being used by other authors and creators like writers or movie directors. It's not about delivering sex just to have sex in your game, it's about creative freedom and having the same opportunities and using the same weapons as all the other creative people."

The Witcher 2 is set for international release on the Xbox 360 on April 17th and the Playstation 3 on May 17th.

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MMA, EA Sports Active 2, The Saboteur, The Godfather II, and a few others that you can find at EA's Service Updates, are all having their servers shut down on April 13th. EA cites that only 1% of their player base play these games and therefore are no longer needed.

Fans of MMA took to EA's MMA forums to speak their mind about how disappointed they are that EA keeps shutting down servers for games that are requiring an online pass to play and are questioning why EA does not choose to use a virtual server for the games that fall in the low category of usage.

Other server shut downs that will be happening later this month on March 31st for users of the iPhone, iPad, and iTouch include Battlefield 3: Aftershock, Fantasi Safari, and Ghost Harvest.

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Ninja Gaiden 3's online multiplayer will be only be available to those of you who buy either a new copy to receive an online pass or of course pay the extra fee for the pass if you buy it used. Ninja Gaiden 3's publisherTecmo Koei confirmed the news about online pass earlier today.

Ryu Hayabusa's adventure continues in Ninja Gaiden 3 on March 20th for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. The Wii U will receive it at a later date that has yet to be announced.

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Gamers have been pouring into Metacritic to give their own reviews and score for Mass Effect 3 which just so happened to release at midnight. Unfortunately most of the reviews have been zeroes due to some fail worthy comments who apparently cannot stomach that you can have same sex relations in the game and astonishingly managed to beat a 20-40 hour game within 12 hours of release. This is just to merely serve as an embarrassment to the asshat cry babies in this world. *Caution ramblings below were not edited for spoilers or profane language. Read at your own risk*

gayme3scenes "Daaaaaaaang! I ain't know there was gay sex scenes in this game! I thought was gurrrbage but these scenes...they have renewed my faith in the game. This game made me want to go "Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!" I honestly thought this game was a load of garbage, until I got to the sex scenes. The gay ones, I mean. I would rate this game a -04, but instead it is getting a 10 from me due to the gay sex scenes that make this game the smash hit that it is!!"

HemburgerHolpor ""No Shepard" Kaidan Alenko grunted, as the commander began to mount up behind him, "I'm not ready for our relationship to go this far so soon...". Shepard stopped briefly, erect dick in hand, staring at Kaidan's virgin anus. A dialogue wheel appeared on screen, the traditional Bioware 3 choice system. -Don't worry, I'll be gentle -I'm hungry -You don't have a choice here The dialogue wheel spun to the bottom right and a devious smile spread over Shepard's face. Kaidan's screams reverbated throughout the Normandy as the reapers destroyed earth.… "

Scorpio594 "You biodrones will eat up any **** HURR THEYRE JUST MAD BECAUSE HOMOSEX HURR DLC IS A PART OF THE GAME DEAL WITH IT HURR THEYRE JUST TROLLS HURR THEY JUST READ THE SPOILERS ONLINE HURR THEYRE JUST MORONS HURR ILL JUST THROW OUT A TEN BECAUSE THIS GAME IS FUN HURR THESE NEGATIVE REVIEWS ARE JUST A JOKE HURR SO MANY WHINING KIDS Jesus **** Christ you guys, Get a life."

Visser8 "Anyone who defend this game is either too young to play good games or retarded homo-lovers instead of you finding the romance, this game practically forces romance onto you, not to mention the all-too-famous DA2 where the characters forces gay love upon you, I am giving this game a 1 because at least it doesn't have this in ME3 ALSO, your choices doesn't matter in ME3, the rachichi queen in ME1 is revived if you killed her, or indoctrinated into the reaper's side if you spare her, what the **** characters you killed off is instantly revived, and the reasons provided wERE worse than youtube comments, the dialogues wheel provided were poorly written paraphrases which gives little effect to your actions. I can't really get why everyone would even say ME3 has a good story, its almost on par with DA2 in terms of **** but oh well, I guess the console audience have been eating **** for so long that they don't care if major coporations like EA are spoon-feeding **** anymore"

Take note future parents in this world. This is why sometimes it is best if you use protection.

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Action-packed and loaded with adventure, all three of these games will fulfill a unique need in gamers’ lives, whether it is their thirst for blood, fame and glory for their teams, or helpful theme-park-survival skills.

The Showdown Effect

Created by Arrowhead Game Studios, the same brilliant and eccentric minds behind Magicka, The Showdown Effect is a 2.5D multiplayer action game in which players will be participating in death-matches to gain glory and fame. Formerly known as “Project JFK,” The Showdown Effect operates on the principle of “more is more” and offers an infinite amount of ways to customize your gameplay. Whether its character, stage, game mode, or weapons, customize as much as you want and control how creatively you want to kill your friends! Remember, the gorier it is, the better the showdown you will have!

View the video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-xaoBDLwNY

Dungeonland

A theme park is a magical place reserved only for children, right? Wrong. DEAD wrong. Dungeonland redefines the idea of having “fun” in a fantasy theme park as it attempts to entrap your heroes and let them line up for their demise. Playing as the Rogue, the Warrior, or the Mage, heroes will adventure in a classic co-op dungeon crawl, with a sinister twist: three players can play as the daring heroes, while a fourth takes on the role of Dungeonland’s Game Master, using a pool of traps and monsters to annihilate their unwelcome guests! Featuring hero customization, looting and dozens of items, Dungeonlandis an amoral, atypical take on asymmetric gameplay.

View the video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGqEir3BasM

RED Frontier

RED Frontier takes players to the final...well, “frontier”… for a new style of competitive RTS gaming! Would-be commanders will choose their sci-fi heroes and fight strategically alongside teammates and droids in a struggle for resources. On the battlefield, players will have an arsenal of combat droids, vehicles, and ingenious abilities ranging from deployable machine gun turrets and minefields to repair nanoids and orbital rocket strikes. Arsenals are constantly being refilled as fellow commanders respawn instantly and are immediately allowed to re-enter the battlefield after being eliminated. Prevail and celebrate your victory with your teammates in the arena!

View the video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4oSjVov4jI

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User forsayken claims that when he booted up Origin to play Battlefield 3, he took notice that Dead Space 2 appeared, however he claims that he downloaded Dead Space 2 four months ago off of Steam. Turns out from the responses, others have taken notice to the same thing happening to them with other Steam purchased games appearing on Origin.

What do you think? Origin trying to get the upper hand and to each their own or has EA shown that they will do anything to get personal information from their users like installing rumored tracking software onto your PC?

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The Xbox 360 Special Edition 4GB Kinect Family Bundle features a glossy and all white Xbox 360 and matching Kinect sensor and wireless controller. The family bundle also includes Kinect Sports, Kinect Adventures, and a 3 month XBL Gold Subscription.

The new bundle is shipping today and will be available for $299 while supplies last. The glossy and white Xbox 360 wireless controller will be available for purchase separately at $49.99.

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EA product manager Will Graham said that the pre orders for Mass Effect 3 have "broken the targets set" and are " well ahead of where we were at the same point with Mass Effect 2".

EA has been heavily advertising to get the Mass Effect brand out there for Mass Effect 3's release on March 6th. Besides commercials, collectable items, and trailers, EA has also launched copies of Mass Effect 3 with GPS devices attached into space so that gamers can track the copies and hunt them down when they land.

via MCV

Bioware's Michael Gamble announced that the Mass Effect 3 downloadable content "From Ashes" will be available as a separate download for gamers who choose not plunk down the change for the Mass Effect 3 Collector's Edition.

The extra DLC that was leaked prematurely onto the Xbox Live Marketplace yesterday includes a Prothean squad member, side story, and new outfits for your squad, and a new weapon. It will cost non-CE buyers an extra $10.00 or 800 MS points. Gamble said that Bioware and EA wanted to make sure that everybody got the chance to play the DLC, because the collector's edition has been sold out at most retailers.

via Bioware Forums