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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 co…

Upcoming MMORPG The Secret World has gotten a pre-order trailer. This gritty and interesting video game on dark fantasy and mythology is releasing for the PC on June 19, 2012. A date for the Xbox 360 version has not been revealed yet. via Tweet This Post Post to Facebook View the full article

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. via Game Informer Tweet This Post Post to Facebook View the full a…

If you’ve been waiting all these years to sell that box of wires named “GameCube,” you’ve waited a bit too long. As of April 2nd, GameStop will not accept trade-ins for the system, its games, or any of its affiliated accessories. This news holds some nostalgic value for me, as the GameCube was the first console I ever owned, and Super Smash Brothers: Melee was the first game I bought for it. Still, I don’t really miss the system. At the moment, GameStop is still selling used consoles, games, and accessories, so if you’re into collector’s items, you’re free to help yourself to the gamut of stuff your local GameStop store is bound to have in stock. via Game Informer Tweet…

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…

Recently interviewed by IGN’s Up At Noon, Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski explains what he would do differently with the Gears of War series including making it less linear, changing Marcus’s bandana and soul patch, and that if he could go back and change some things, he definitely would. (Fast Forward to 11:49) via Tweet This Post Post to Facebook View the full article

EA is at it again and this time the server shut down is angering gamers who had to purchase an online pass in order to use the multiplayer. 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 th…

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 creati…

Have you ever been sitting back in your comfy recliner, when all of a sudden a thought pops in your head telling you to work for a diabolical organization and infect an entire city with a virus that turns people into flesh eating crazies? If so, then Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City is just the game you need to play. If you have been a fan of the Resident Evil series since day one, you will find Operation Raccoon City to be a special treat. I myself am a lifelong fan of the series, and I will tell you the only thing I can about the game. It is the best Resident Evil game I have ever played. Other people will tell you otherwise, and I'm still not sure why. It is amazi…

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…

If you still have yet to find out the fate of your Commander Shepard along with your squadmates from previous games, the Microsoft Store has discounted the recently released Mass Effect 3 down to $39.99. As pointed out by Dealzon, the game says $59.99 however once you put it into your cart and proceed to checkout it applies a $20.00 discount. There is also free shipping. Tweet This Post Post to Facebook View the full article

Successful arcade game developer PopCap has announced that Zuma’s Revenge will be releasing on the Xbox Live Arcade this coming summer to the tune of 800 Microsoft Points. Zuma’s Revenge will come with 20 achievements, new gameplay including no checkpoints and no more game overs, online leaderboards, new modes including Boss Rush and Weekly Challenge, as well as tiki themed avatar awards for your Xbox Live mini me. Not bad for 800 MS Points if you ask me. via PopCap PR Tweet This Post Post to Facebook View the full article

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…

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. via Shack News Tweet This Post Post to Facebook View the full article

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…

343 Industries takes you behind the scenes to see the first in game footage of Halo 4. via Halo Waypoint Youtube Tweet This Post Post to Facebook View the full article

Before the Kinect friendly Fable: The Journey releases this fall, Lionhead has announced the Xbox Live Arcade will be getting some Fable action before hand. Fable Heroes will be launching prior to Fable: The Journey and will feature four player co-op and will also tie in with Fable: The Journey by using unlockables and avatars. Fable Heroes has been in development by Lionhead since last April. No specific date or price has been announced for the downloadable title. via Eurogamer Tweet This Post Post to Facebook View the full article

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Some Xbox 360 gamers had the unfortunate discovery this morning of their achievements going missing or their entire gamerscore reset to zero. Since the announcement this morning Microsoft has said that they are aware of the issue and are working on it. They do offer a few suggestions such as signing in and out of Xbox Live and also recovering your gamertag onto your console. There are reports of people confirming that recovering your gamertag seems to fix the issue. via Xbox Support Twitter Tweet This Post Post to Facebook View the full article

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 Tweet This Post Post to …

New downloadable content has been made available for gamers who’s RPG of choice happens to be Square Enix’s followup to Final Fantasy XIII, Final Fantasy XIII-2. For 640 MS points, gamers can get their hands on the Fight In Style pack which includes new coliseum opponet Omega and two outfits for both Serah and Noel. For 80 MS points each you can purchase four new weapons for Serah and Noel. For Noel, you will find Catastrophe Blade which increases the ATB gauge recharge rate and the Muramasa which helps to increase your chain bonuses. Serah gets a Seraphic Wing that increases your HP as you damage an enemy and then there is the Genji Bow which like Noel’s Catastrophe B…

EA and DICE have announced that new downloadable content is on the way for Battlefield 3. First DLC that will be available in June is Close Quarters which includes, you guessed it “CQ” style multiplayer maps, weapons, dogtags and new assignments. Months after that gamers will see Armored Kill which happens to be DICE’s hugest multiplayer map ever for a Battlefield game. New vehicles will also be introduced. Lastly End Game will be the last of Battlefield 3′s DLC and no details were given other than it will arrive in winter 2012. via Digital Trends 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…

Hopefully you do not have your Mass Effect 2 game saves floating around in a cloud save, because EA has confirmed that cloud saves will not carry over into Mass Effect 3. EA also stated that local save files that were moved between consoles using cloud saves will not work either. For those of you that have your Mass Effect 2 save files in a cloud save, you will have to import your save onto an original Xbox 360 hard drive and then transfer it manually to a new console with a USB cord or transfer cable. If you don’t have your original hard drive, you are out of luck. via IGN Tweet This Post Post to Facebook View the full article