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Developed by: Techland Published by: Deep Silver Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, PS3 Players: 1-4 Rated M for Mature by the ESRB It’s the zombie apocalypse and you’re trapped in paradise, or is it hell? Regardless, you must fend for yourself and meet up with other survivors to get through this calamity. Fortunately, you’ve brought some friends. Dead Island is a four player cooperative open world zombie role-playing game. That’s certainly a mouthful, but it makes for a surprisingly fresh concept considering how oversaturated the market for zombie games is. There are plenty of zombie games, and even more RPGs, but surprisingly few hybrids of the two, not counting RPGs t…

Developed by: Straandlooper, Telltale Games Published by: Telltale Games Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad Players: 1 Rated M for Mature by the ESRB It’s the final act and once again Detective Inspector Hector finds himself stuck in a small room without any pants. After confronting and subsequently being captured by the terrorist in the finale of the second episode, Hector once again starts out in a perilous situation where one wrong move and he’s up a certain creek – though this time quite literally. All the usual gameplay elements are still here and essentially the same. This time around, after escaping from a septic tank out in the countryside and getting back…

Gears of War 3, the last game in a trilogy that has been the definition of a successful console IP, has been out for only a few days, and it has dominated the game sales charts for September in both North America and Europe. According to Gamasutra.com, the game tops the multiplatform North America and Europe charts, while not fairing as well in Japan since it’s placed third behind Dark Souls and ICO/Wanda to Kyozou Limited Box. However, when only Xbox 360 game sales are taken into account, it comes as no surprise to see Gears of War 3 top all of the sales charts, even Japan’s. Charts taken from Gamasutra.com: Multiplatform North America: 1. Gears of War 3 (Microsoft, X36…

To say that the Xbox Live Arcade 2005 release, Bejeweled 2 was a hit is a huge under statement. The game’s addicting modes had gamers playing for hours at a time, not only on the Xbox 360, but across consoles, on PC’s, and the internet. After the release, fans of the puzzler have been eagerly waiting to get their hands on Bejeweled 3. Today, PopCap has announced that Bejeweled 3 has launched on the Xbox Live Arcade for the price of 1200 MS points. Bejewled 3 will also be available for purchase in a retail store near you for the Playstation 3, Nintendo DS, and Xbox 360 on November 15th. This entry into the popular franchise features twice as many game modes as Bejewele…

The team at Ubisoft has put together a launch trailer to wet your appetite or at the very least make you want the November 15th release of Assassin’s Creed: Revelations to come even sooner! Tweet This Post Post to Facebook View the full article

How does 26 Verizon Fios channels on the Xbox 360 sound for starting at $89.99 a month? What if I add that they are throwing in a free one year Gold subscription of Xbox Live and a free copy of Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary? Didn’t think so. Microsoft announced those details in a brief explanation of how the Verizon services will tie into their upcoming Xbox Live TV service. Unfortunately the details are disappointing. Besides the 26 channels and the high prices, this offer is only available to customers who use Verizon Fios internet and TV services and the 26 channels will be based on the “customer’s TV package”. The unnamed channels will be Kinect enabled meanin…

The newly announced Sims 3 expansion, “Showtime” is all about your sim showing off their inner acrobat, singer, magician, or DJ. Showtime not only helps your sim reach their goal of being a super star, but also incorporates the SimPort which allows you to have your sim perform in a friend’s world and allows your friends to enter your world. The expansion will also feature new goals, items, unique venues for your sim to perform, and will post your every move to networking social giant, Facebook. The Sims 3: Showtime has only been announced for the PC and Mac and if you pre-order for either, you will receive an Ultimate Stage Venue. via Gaming Blend Tweet This Post Pos…

To celebrate this holiday season, Major Nelson has announced that the 12 Days of Xbox promo is kicking off today with 50% off of the Xbox Live Arcade downloadable title, Bastion. The holiday promo is running until December 31st and each deal is only good for the day it is announced on via Major Nelson’s Twitter. If Bastion does not get your panties bunched up with excitement, Microsoft does have other special deals running until January 2, 2012. Games/Add Ons L.A. Noire Rockstar Pass – 480 MS points Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet – 600 MS points Renegade Ops – 600 MS points Oblivion – varies by region LEGO Star Wars The Complete Saga – varies by region Plants vs. Zombies…

During Microsoft’s CES 2012 keynote speech, it was announced that Kinect for Windows will be launching on February 1st. Amazon currently has the PC Kinect device listed at a sale price of $249.99. The Kinect for Windows supports voice commands and hand gestures and features an improvement over the Xbox 360 Kinect version when it comes to how well the Kinect picks up movements at a closer level which is something many Kinect gamers have been complaining about with some games including the popular workout regime, Your Shape Fitness Evolved series. I myself am one of those complainers and can vouch for the issue with the recently release Your Shape Fitness Evolved 2012. On…

Falling into the ugly, “game gets DLC before releases” category, Namco has announced that next week’s release Soulcalibur V, will be getting custom character creation packs to the tune of €1.99 or 160 Microsoft points each. The first pack will release on Soulcalibur‘s release day February 3rd, and include 9 customization options like bikinis, wings, and face paint and also original music from the very first Soulcalibur. On Valentine’s Day, February 14th, Namco will be releasing 9 “fearsome” custom options that include a breast plate, kimono, and animal heads along with music from Soulcalibur II and Soulcalibur III. On February 28th, the last day of DLC releases you can …

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Microsoft has finally responded to the many rumors and speculations that they were planning on surprising the industry by releasing a console later this year by stating nothing new is coming in 2012. The announcement came from Microsoft France’s marketing director Cedrick Delmas who also stated during an interview with french website Lepoint.fr, that it’s still too early to say what Microsoft will be unveiling at E3 2012. “We’re in an industry that talks a lot, that likes telling stories. I am not convinced that things will happen this year. The Xbox 360′s cycle is not over at all. The proof is that we haven’t price cut this year. Afterward, what will happen at E3, it’s …

The Warner Bros. Interactive studios and CD Projekt RED have released North Americam pre-order and product details for one of this years hotly-anticipated RPGs, The Witcher 2: Assassians of Kings. They have also released images of the Dark edition and the Enhanced edition. This game will launch on April 17th in North America for the Xbox 360 and PC. Amazon, Best Buy, and Gamestop locations will each have a pre-order bonus they will be giving with each copy of The Witcher 2: Assassians of Kings Enhanced Edition sold. Some of these items are: -Amazon–Exclusive Digital Comic Book -Best Buy–Exclusive T-Shirt -Gamestop–Exclusive Wolf Head Keychain The Enhanced edition will be …

Bioware and Microsoft are granting you silvers out there a change to check out and play the online multiplayer in Mass Effect 3. The limited time Gold subscription will be including upon the download of the Mass Effect demo which will be available to those of you who used an online pass to play Battlefield 3 on Valentines Day, Febraury 14th. The rest of you will have to wait until February 17th to join in on the action. The demo also includes one single player mission where the Reaper’s invade Earth. via Bioware Tweet This Post Post to Facebook View the full article

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier’s delays might have done this game some good, because the gameplay trailer features stunning FPS action full of stealth, bullets, and beautiful explosions. via Ghost Recon Youtube Tweet This Post Post to Facebook View the full article

Ubisoft has announced their 2012 list of releases and interestingly enough, Assassin’s Creed 3 is listed on that list for release this year. Assassin’s Creed 3 – 360, PS3, Wii U, Microsoft WindowsBrother’s in Arms: Furious 4 – 360, PS3, Microsoft WindowsFar Cry 3 – 360, PS3, Microsoft WindowsJust Dance: Final Party – 360, Playstation Move, Wii UI Am Alive – 360, PS3Prince of Persia – Wii, 3DSTom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier – 360, PS3, Microsoft WindowsTom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Online – Microsoft Windows, Wii UTom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Retribution – 360, PS3, Microsoft WindowsIt appears that it’s going to be a profitable year for Ubisoft if they can manage to kee…

Watch Max Payne fight for survival has he tries to find his boss’s trophy wife who was kidnapped in the latest trailer from Rockstar that features all in game footage showcasing some gorgeous scenery and character design. via Tweet This Post Post to Facebook View the full article

If you are staying playing Saints Row: The Third and need a fix of new content for Steelport then raise your Zimos styled pimp cups, because new downloadable content is headed your way tomorrow, February 21st. “Gangstas in Space” will be featuring the Saint’s Row gang starring in their first movie that is being used for promotional purposes. This story based DLC will cost you 560 MS points or if you purchased the season pass when the game released, you get it for free. via Games Radar Tweet This Post Post to Facebook View the full article

EA’s next entry into the Medal of Honor series has been ousted by Game Informer’s Jim Reiley over Twitter. Game Informer is claiming that Danger Close will be working on the game and also handling the online multiplayer instead of DICE. The gaming mag is also claiming that the game will releasing this coming October. EA has not confirmed anything, however we do know that an announcement is coming regarding the Medal of Honor series at GDC on March 6th. via Game Informer and Joystiq Tweet This Post Post to Facebook View the full article

Someone has leaked the Mass Effect 3 live action trailer onto Youtube that was originally suppose to go live during tonight’s episode of AMC’s The Walking Dead. Clever marketing trick by EA or was this an actual leak? The world wil never know. via and Joystiq Tweet This Post Post to Facebook View the full article

According to Major Nelson, Borderlands has received a huge discount of 30-50% off on DLC and other related items in this week’s Deal of the Week. Next week’s Deal of the Week is themed and will feature “hack and slash” style games including Torchlight, Dungeons and Dragons Daggerdale, The Baconing, and Warhammer 40,000 Kill Team at 50% off their original prices. Out in the Xbox Live Arcade this week is Ubisoft’s I Am Alive. Next week’s arcade offerings include Shoot Many Robots and Defenders of Arcadia. Other downloadable content out for the current week is Mass Effect 3 From Ashes, Forza 4 March Pirelli Car Pack, and for Elite premium Call of Duty subscribers only, Mod…

Peter Molyneux will be leaving Lionhead and Microsoft for a new company, 22 Cans after he is finished working on the Kinect friendly entry into the Fable series, Fable: The Journey. Molyneux made the statement earlier today stating that he is leaving Microsoft on happy terms. “It is with mixed emotions that I made the decision to leave Microsoft and Lionhead Studios, the company that I co-founded in 1997, at the conclusion of development of Fable: The Journey. I remain extremely passionate and proud of the people, products and experiences that we created.” Molyneux’s departure might be causing fans of the Fable series to jump for joy after expressing their disappointm…

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Microsoft has announced their Arcade Next promotion which will feature 4 unique games and see an increase from 200 to 400 gamerscore points and contain up to 30 achievements for Xbox Live Arcade games. The upcoming releases begin on April 18th and will conclue on May 9th. Trials Evolution – April 18th – 1200 Microsoft Points Blood Forge – April 25th – 1200 Microsoft Points Fable Heroes – May 2nd – 800 Microsoft Points Minecraft – May 9th – 1600 Microsoft Points <center> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/UiFDDCWBivk" width="560"></iframe></center> via Major Nelson Tweet This Post Post to F…

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 th…