[PS3, X360] DICE on the compact multiplayer maps coming to consoles

[PS3, X360] DICE on the compact multiplayer maps coming to consoles

Earlier this year we learned that Battlefield 3's online mode would allow less players on the consoles than it would on the PC platform. We then also learned that the maps would be smaller, but we didn't know if this just meant butchered maps or maps that are appropriated to accommodate the smaller player number.

DICE have stepped back onto the scene to clarify what exactly they were doing with the 'smaller' maps for Battlefield 3's console version.

"More or less. When we say they are smaller, it's not that we have cut them in half. But we tried to compact them slightly to keep the action up. If you compare it to Battlefield: Bad Company 2, the maps weren't really small on console. We actually had huge maps even for console."

His point about the maps in Bad Company 2 is a good one, those maps are definitely a decent size and it becomes even more obvious when you spawn at your base when no vehicles are around.

Oh, and they also confirmed that jets will be available for console users.

Battlefield 3 releases on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 this October.

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[Wii] Bill Trinen drops some info about Skyward Sword

[Wii] Bill Trinen drops some info about Skyward Sword
Nintendo of America's Bill Trinen appeared in an interview with Gamespot recently where he dropped some more information on the upcoming Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
He talks about how you'll be able to upgrade your shield by combining rupees with artifacts that enemies will drop when they are defeated. He also reveals that Link will be able to upgrade his other items as he progresses through his adventure.

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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword will offer item upgrades

by Jessica Conditt on Jul 24th 2011 4:30PM

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword will feature an item upgrade system, as revealed in the above Gamespot interview with Nintendo of America's Bill Trinen at Comic-Con. After 13 minutes of discussing the game's art style and motion controls, Trinen drops the bomb about the shield, explaining that while Link begins with a traditional shield, he can craft different ones throughout the game by combining rupees with artifacts left behind by defeated enemies.

Trinen said upgrades will apply to Link's beetle, shield and "other items," which we guess would include his sword, bow, whip and slingshot, but probably won't be applicable to the game's graphics.

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[3DS] Pre-order ‘Cooking Mama 4: Kitchen Magic’ snag a Mama plush doll

Pre-order ‘COOKING MAMA 4: KITCHEN MAGIC’ on Nintendo 3DS today and snag an exclusive Mama plush doll.

EDISON, N.J., – July 25, 2011 – America’s favorite Mama wants to come home with you! Majesco’s Cooking Mama 4: Kitchen Magic for Nintendo 3DS™ is now available for pre-order at GameStop with a special Mama bonus! Those who pre-order the game will receive an exclusive plush Mama doll you can’t find anywhere else. Mama’s 3DS debut features a range of new kitchen activities, recipes and fun 3D surprises, so head on over to http://www.gamestop.com/ and reserve your copy today.

Cooking Mama 4: Kitchen Magic invites you to join Mama in the kitchen as she whips up true culinary masterpieces. Featuring countless new recipes and innovative dish combinations, you can learn the secrets of a chef through animated kitchen activities. The 3DS gyroscope allows you to cook in advanced new ways; whether you want to crack eggs, balance plates of food or grate cheese, achieve all of this and more participating in 3D events. With over two hundred mini games to choose from, Mama will show you how to chop, slice, stir, knead, roll and toss your way to being a top chef. Choose from 60 mouth-watering recipes to prepare for your friends and see if you have what it takes to beat the time-based activities and earn bronze, silver and gold medals. Work side by side with Mama to learn new recipes and work your way to becoming a true kitchen master!

With more than 8.5 million units sold to date in North America alone, the Mama franchise continues to grow and offer players exciting new experiences. Developed by Cooking Mama Limited, Cooking Mama 4: Kitchen Magic for Nintendo 3DSis slated to release this fall.

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[CC'11, PS3, X360] Capcom date HD Resident Evil releases

[CC'11, PS3, X360] Capcom date HD Resident Evil releases

Capcom have spent most of Comic-Con showing off Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (understandably) and Street Fighter x Tekken, but today some news from another Capcom franchise surfaced.

Capcom officially dated the two HD remastered version of Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil: Code Veronica for release. Resident Evil 4 HD will be available on the 20th of September and Resident Evil: Code Veronica HD will be available on the 27th of September. These dates apply to both PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Games on Demand.

As well as the upgraded high definition visuals and the trophy / achievement support, Capcom stated that both games would include additional content that has been added to the franchise through each iteration.

No pricing has been confirmed, but Capcom said to expect a 'budget price' for each release.

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[3DS] Pre-order Cooking Mama 4, get free plush

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[3DS] Capcom cans Mega Man Legends 3, Protoype dies as well

[3DS] Capcom cans Mega Man Legends 3, Protoype dies as well

With the 3DS not flying off of retailers shelves as quickly as some had thought it might, support seems to be cooling for the device. As a result several projects have been cancelled or delayed indefinitely. Some of these projects include My Garden, Saints Row: Drive-By, Omega Five, Kororinpa: Marble Mania, Bonk, Bomberman, BloodRayne: The Shroud and Assassin's Creed: Lost Legacy.

Well now Capcom's very own Mega Man Legends 3 has joined the growing list of fallen 3DS titles. This one hits the hardest, because it also follows Capcom cancelling Mega Man Universe after Inafune left the company. This decision also means the free Prototype version of the game will also not be available.

Mega Man fans are already starting to unite and attempt to show Capcom how much they want to see this game released but it is unknown how successful their attempt will be.

This gamer's main fear of this is that we may not see Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright in the West if this is a decision based on lack of 3DS interest by consumers.

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Red Fly Studio layoffs result of canned Star Wars title, resume suggests

by Christopher Grant on Jul 20th 2011 10:55AM

After laying off 30 developers, Red Fly Studio CEO Dan Borth told GameSpot, "The reduction of staff was a response to a large high-profile project that was, to our surprise, reevaluated and then canceled." While the identity of that project wasn't known at the time, a resume uncovered by internet uncoverer Superannuation points to development of a "next-gen Star Wars title."

Patrick Doran's LinkedIn profile includes Red Fly Studio under "past" experiences, where the artist worked from April 2008 to this month, as both an artist and environment artist. In addition to work on games like Mushroom Men, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2 for Wii, and Thor for both Wii and 3DS, Doran worked as an environment artist from January of this year through June on the aforementioned "next-gen Star Wars title."

With a list of shipped games exclusive to Nintendo's consoles, it's not clear what "next-gen" means in this case. The studio's first HD game for Xbox 360 and/or PlayStation 3 using the high-profile Star Wars license? We've reached out to both Red Fly Studio and LucasArts for comment on the project.

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Marvel Super Hero Squad coming to uDraw, 3DS

by Griffin McElroy on Jul 22nd 2011 5:30PM

Only one person has the ability to truly control the raw energies of super-powered heroes: the artist tasked with drawing them. THQ has announced that it will kind of give gamers that level of control with Marvel Super Hero Squad: Comic Combat, which uses the uDraw GameTablet (on PS3, Xbox 360, or Wii) to "direct attacks, wield weapons and build barricades" as Captain America, Iron Man and the series' other licensed protagonists. You can get all artsy when Comic Combat drops November 15.

The Super Hero Squad franchise is also visiting the 3DS -- The Infinity Gauntlet, which was announced for most other platforms last July, will arrive on the stereoscopic handheld October 11. That's a pretty good fit, since the 3DS is pretty much a uDraw GameTablet with two screens on it, if you really think about it. No, don't think about it. It doesn't make any sense.

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[PS3, X360] Review Roundup - Catherine

[PS3, X360] Review Roundup - Catherine
1UP - A - "In an era increasingly defined by developers' ever-growing fear of creating anything that isn't a safe, conservative million-seller, Atlus' willingness to create and publish something as unique as this is truly commendable. Best of all, it's not just a weird game -- it's a great one, too. "

Destructoid - 9/10 - "A fantastic experience with a simple, fun and challenging arcade game at its core. It should not be missed by anyone who wants to enjoy a story with the emotional depth to match its adult themes and with multiple endings and side stories to resolve, there's a fair bit of inducement to return for a second or third pass. The action of the tower climbing is superb."

IGN - 9/10 - "I loved my time with Catherine. In many ways, I was completely blown-away by it. While I'm sure some gamers will be turned-off by its anime-style presentation and difficult gameplay, I implore those of you who are looking for something authentically different and outright fun to give Catherine a go."

Gamespot - 8.5/10 - "But such silliness is the exception in Catherine, rather than the rule. This story-heavy puzzler is mature and occasionally profound, exploring themes like sexual fidelity, personal responsibility, and trust. Catherine doesn't just challenge your hand/eye coordination: It challenges your intellect and your emotions."

GamePro - 4/5 - "Catherine is a game that's about, and made for, mature gamers. Not necessarily because of the story, but more because it's a short, tight design with challenging puzzles that seem to want you to call it a night after finishing just one. It's the kind of thing for adults who aren't as into games as they used to be. They'd have to crank it down to Easy, but that's okay. Anybody else can like it just fine."

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[Wii] Xenoblade: Chronicles arriving a few weeks early

[Wii] Xenoblade: Chronicles arriving a few weeks early

Nintendo of Europe is doing what Nintendo of America can't by bringing Xenoblade: Chronicles to their region. And if that wasn't good enough news, the game is also now releasing early.

19th of August is the new date to mark on your calendar if you interested in getting your hands on this game, if you get in early you can even pre-order the special edition of the game. This version comes with a red Classic Controller Pro, and three A1-sized electronically posters signed by Monolith Software's founder, Tetsuya Takahashi.

The number of these bundles available is limited so if you want ond, you'll need to get in there.

Are you looking forward to Xenoblade: Chronicles?

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[PC, PS3, X360] Collector's Edition announced for Batman: Arkham City

[PC, PS3, X360] Collector's Edition announced for Batman: Arkham City
So, after whispers that there would be a collector's edition announced for October's Batman: Arkham City release, we now have actual confirmation.

The special collector's edition will come with the following bonuses: A custom Batman statue by Kotobukiya.Collectible art book.Early access to the Iceberg Lounge Challenge Map and Batman: The Dark Knight Returns skin.The Batman: Arkham City album from WaterTower Records featuring original music by several artists, download voucher provided.Bonus DC animated original, Batman: Gotham Knight.


You'll have to check retailer listings for the official pricing details, but this bundle will be available in both the US and UK. Does it get you even more excited for Batman: Arkham City's release in a few months?

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[PC, PS3, X360] PSA - Fallout: New Vegas Old World Blues now available!

[PC, PS3, X360] PSA - Fallout: New Vegas Old World Blues now available!
Are you aching for some more Fallout: New Vegas content? Well, luckily for you the newest downloadable content has just been made available for download on Valve Steam, PlayStation Network and Xbox Live.

The inhabitants of the Mojave Wasteland have long assumed that the trackless wastes of the 'Big Empty' were a no-man's-land and thus believed no living thing could survive there. In Old World Blues, the courier (ie. your character) will venture there to discover that is far from the truth.

The DLC will set you back 800 MSP or $9.99 on the PSN and Steam.

What are you waiting for?

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Report: Kirby Wii officially named 'Kirby Returns to Dreamland'

by Ben Gilbert on Jul 21st 2011 3:24PM

After waking up just in time to briefly appear at Nintendo's E3 2011 press conference, Kirby will apparently be heading back to Dreamland in his forthcoming Wii appearance. In speaking with a Nintendo rep at this week's San Diego Comic Con, Siliconera heard that the none-too-subtly-named Kirby Wii will actually be named "Kirby Returns to Dreamland" when it arrives this fall.

Nintendo has yet to confirm the title, but we expect we'll hear official word when the company decides to make a big release date announcement. And given how much we liked the game when we played it back at E3, here's hoping that announcement comes soon.

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Deepak Chopra's 'Leela' heading to 360 and Wii this November, isn't quite a game

by Ben Gilbert on Jul 19th 2011 5:45PM

THQ and Deepak Chopra are finally building out that lucrative partnership they agreed on late last year, with an announcement this week detailing 'Leela' as the first product to come from the collaboration. Rather than task players with games based on Chopra's teachings -- said to be based on "mind-body healing" -- Leela intends to send you on "a ground-breaking journey of mind and body" when it arrives on November 8 for Nintendo Wii and Xbox 360.

"But what's the game part?" you ask. "A ground-breaking journey of mind and body where you have to race friends to nirvana, perhaps?" Not quite.

Leela instead "combines physical activity and meditation to create a fully immersive experience" says the press release. Okay, still confused. What do you actually do with this interactive ... thing? "Chakra-based meditations" are the only actual actions named on the product's "key features" list, and that only applies to the Kinect-enabled 360 version. So, it seems that this is essentially an application to help assist people in chilling out, via Deepak Chopra and his teachings.

Luckily, we found this preview of the game with the Associated Press: "Seven different interactive exercises based on the seven 'chakras,' the points along the body that Chopra says serve as energy centers, task players with moving their bodies to control graphics onscreen set to a soothing soundtrack ... the root chakra exercise, for example, directs players to tilt their hips to seed a virtual planet."Color us ... intrigued.

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Product Description:
Brand Overview:
Deepak Chopra, MD world renowned expert on mind-body healing and bestselling author, collaborates with THQ on a unique interactive experience inspired by the ancient system of chakras - the body's seven energy centers through which the life force flows - and invites players to achieve a peaceful and focused "flow state."

Game Overview:
Leela is Sanskrit for "pastime", "sport" or "play". Deepak Chopra's Leela is a ground-breaking journey of mind and body that combines ancient relaxation and meditation techniques with the seamless technology of Wii. Leela uniquely combines physical activity and meditation to create a fully immersive experience infused with stunning landscapes and captivating sound-scapes to help instill a sense of focus and rejuvenation.

Key Features:
• Groundbreaking. Deepak Chopra's Leela uniquely combines physical activity and meditation to create a fully immersive experience using game consoles.
• Controller-free. On Kinect, Leela allows players to utilize full-body gestures to relax the entire body.
• Chakra-based meditation. Through seven movements, users can focus their attention on specific parts of their bodies to relax and develop a "flow state."
• Stillness in motion. In the "Stillness Meditation" tradition, the Kinect measures players' breathing and provides gentle feedback and encouragement.
• Connected. On Kinect, users can create a personal mandala (an artistic expression of an individual's essence and focal point for meditation) and share it on Facebook.
• Personal. Deepak Chopra's Leela utilizes the player's own abilities to help cultivate a healthier, harmonious and more balanced life.

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Kirby's Epic Yarn spun down to $30 on Amazon

by Griffin McElroy on Jul 20th 2011 11:25AM

Crocheting is super hot right now, you guys. Take it from a gaggle of scarfmakers like us: You want to get in on the textile movement before it passes you by. Here's a good starting point! Amazon's Deal of the Day is the threaded platformer Kirby's Epic Yarn, which is now on sale for $29.99.

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[360] Ms. Splosion Man out now!

[360] Ms. Splosion Man out now!

Ms. Splosion Man, the sequel to hit Xbox Live Arcade game Splosion Man by developers Twisted Pixel, is out now on the Xbox Marketplace for 800 Microsoft Points.

The game features 50 single-player levels and a separate 50 level multiplayer campaign, and the new features include ghost leaderboards, new mechanics, new bosses, extra gameplay modes, and tons of unlockable content. A ton of improvements over the original title is sure to excite fans of Splosion Man but new comers to the franchise should check out the launch trailer -

The game will make use of Title Managed Storage, which is a special feature of the Xbox LIVE service that allows Twisted Pixel to present free extra Challenges for the players on a regular basis. These week-long Challenges appear off of the Main Menu and take a level from the game and give it special rules and new content. There’s no predicting the effects of TMS, you just have to adapt to the new rules and do your best to survive until the end. Other titles on XBLA, such as Super Meat Boy made similar use to TMS to provide new content.

Leaderboards created especially for these TMS challenges rank players on their success at playing the level. “From time to time, we will be awarding real prizes and other fun stuff to the top finishers, and sometimes random players, from the Challenge’s leaderboards,” states Jay Stuckwisch, Marketing Director. “We are finding it harder and harder to ‘one up’ ourselves with new ways of giving away free stuff to people who buy our games, but TMS has opened an exciting new door for us.”

Will you be picking Ms. Splosion Man up? Or if you already have what do you think of it? Let us know!

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June NPD: Duke Nukem Forever is #2

by JC Fletcher on Jul 14th 2011 6:30PM

Yes, it's true. A startling (and vaguely insulting) number of American consumers ignored our review and purchased Duke Nukem Forever, rocketing it to the #2 position on the NPD sales charts for the month of June. Perhaps they just didn't want to ask for refunds on those 14-year-old pre-orders. The Duke occupies a position on the charts just under its equally retro (in a different way) Take-Two contemporary, L.A. Noire.

Also notable on the sales charts is the debut of another time-lost title, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D. At #5, it is the first 3DS exclusive to chart in the NPD top ten. Find the top ten best-selling games listed after the break.

It's definitely a triumphant month for the past, as total game sales were down from $1.15 billion in June of 2010 to $1.03 billion in June of this year. Once again, however, Microsoft is happy, declaring its Xbox 360 the only console in the US to show year-over-year growth. The Xbox was the top-selling console with 507,000 units which Microsoft claims is "nearly twice as many units as other current-generation platforms" this month.

Top 10 best-selling games (US) for June 2011
L.A. Noire (360, PS3)Duke Nukem Forever (360, PS3, PC)Infamous 2 (PS3)Lego Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game (Wii, 360, NDS, PS3, 3DS, PSP, PC)The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (3DS)Call of Duty: Black Ops (360, PS3, Wii, NDS, PC)NBA 2K11 (360, PS3, Wii, PS2, PSP, PC)Mortal Kombat (PS3, 360)Cars 2 (NDS, Wii, 360, PS3, PC)Just Dance 2 (Wii)

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Assassin's Creed Wii U title isn't Revelations

by Richard Mitchell on Jul 18th 2011 2:40PM

We may not know what the Wii U Assassin's Creed project will be, but at least we know what it won't be. According to Ubisoft head Yves Guillemot, it won't be Assassin's Creed: Revelations.

In an interview with Swedish site AftonBladet.se, Guillemot noted that the announced Wii U Assassin's Creed title is "not Revelations," but something for "the future." Of course, Guillemot's comments don't rule out the possibility of a Revelations port sometime in, you know, "the future."

The executive wouldn't confirm whether or not the currently announced AC title would be Assassin's Creed 3. For our part, we're imagining something like Raving Rabbids, only with hidden blades. In response to our own inquiries, a Ubisoft representative told Joystiq that the company doesn't have "any new information" regarding the Wii U Assassin's Creed project.

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Report: Zynga offered $1 billion cash to acquire PopCap

by Alexander Sliwinski on Jul 14th 2011 1:30PM

Forbes reports that Zynga once had its eyes on PopCap Games, and offered $1 billion in cash for the company. The Forbes source says that the company would have funded the deal with a line of credit from Goldman Sachs, one of the underwriters of the 'Ville-maker's IPO.

The Forbes report reiterates some of the details from a TechCrunch report in June, which noted that China-based Tencent (which owns League of Legends dev Riot Games) was also in the mix.

In the end, PopCap Games was acquired by Electronic Arts, for $750 million and another $550 million in performance payouts.

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Phineas and Ferb: Across the Second Dimension – “Evil News Update” Trailer

Inspired by the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie, Phineas and Ferb: Across the Second Dimension on the Wii allows players to explore and conquer all new worlds in an action-packed platforming and combat game. Fans will have the ability to play as one of eight characters including Phineas, Ferb or Agent P and overcome obstacles, use wacky gadgets unique to each character to defeat enemies. In addition, players can collect items, upgrade gadgets and unlock new playable characters while navigating through 24 thrilling levels in a quest to battle the evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz and his robot army to save the world.

Key Features

- Play as one of 8 exciting and familiar characters from the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie-including an all new Agent

- Master special combat moves and learn to use each character’s favorite wacky gadget

- Explore and conquer 24 outrageous levels through 7 worlds of gelatin, bouncy balloons, old-school cartoons and more

- Enjoy Platypus Day and Halloween themed environments

- Participate in drop in, drop out anytime 2-player co-op play

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Resident Evil 15th Anniversary Trailer

Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles – New Trailer, Plays like nothing you’ve seen before

Is the Wii Opera Browser getting an update or not?

Frogger 3D – Announcement Trailer

New Nintendo 3DS Software Trailer (JPN)

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[PS3, X360] Dead Rising 2: Off The Record box art revealed

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Story

The plot of Kid Icarus: Uprising follows the angelic protagonist, Pit, as he battles with the forces of a reborn Medusa who seeks to destroy mankind. Pit will also utilize the ability of flight granted by Palutena called the “Miracle of Flight” to aid him in flying to different worlds so he could fight massive monsters.

Gameplay

The E3 2010 trailer of the game showed a mixture of both air and ground combat, featuring Pit battling monsters, including Twinbellows and Hewdraw, bosses from the first game, in his quest to stop Medusa. Nintendo described the game as “a fast-paced and action-packed blend of aerial and ground-based shooting built on elegantly intuitive and streamlined play control. Boasting game play that is easy to pick up, but incredibly deep, the game is sure to satisfy novice gamers as well as fans who have been clamoring for a new installment in the franchise.”

Pit will have multiple different weapons to choose from. A blade, claws, and Orbiting Options have already been confirmed, with several others currently unnamed. Weapons are chosen for use in a level that is divided into three parts. The first is a flying section that requires Pit to fire at oncoming enemies while reaching his destination. The second is a ground part where Pit fights groups of ground enemies and advances to the area where the boss lies, and the third area is the boss battle that wraps up the level. The levels in the game will be called chapters. Like Nintendo’s Star Fox series, there will be voice acting with Pit, Palutena, Medusa, and other characters speaking to each other during gameplay at cutscenes.

There will also be a health bar on the upper left side of the top screen that shows Pit’s endurance. It will go down each time Pit is damaged until it becomes empty and he dies. Various kinds of food is scattered throughout the level and replenishes Pit’s health if he touches it, not unlike in Super Smash Bros..

Multiplayer

The E3 2011 trailer depicted up to 6 players competing in either a Team Deathmatch or Free For All style multiplayer game. Weapons identical to the ones seen in singleplayer can be used against opponents in order to frag the opponent in order to win a match.

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Tetris 3D – Screenshots

Tetris 3D (previously Tetris Axis and not to be confused with ’3D Tetris’ that came out in 1996 for the Virtual Boy) is an upcoming puzzle video game for the Nintendo 3DS which is being developed by Tetris Online Inc. Hudson Soft confirmed that it is going to be released some point in Winter 2011 for the Nintendo 3DS earlier in June 2010 along with other games such as Bomberman 3DS. At Nintendo’s E3 2011 website, it is revealed that it would be released in October 2011. It will feature over 20 game modes, 8-person multiplayer, and Augmented Reality modes.

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[PC, PS3, X360] DICE details Alpha Trial and Beta invites for Battlefield 3

[PC, PS3, X360] DICE details Alpha Trial and Beta invites for Battlefield 3

Are you excited by the idea of playing Battlefield 3 early? Well, so are a lot of users and now DICE has played up a brief but helpful 'Question & Answer' section to answer any questions you may have. We'll repost what they have written to help you out.

Quote:How can I get into the Alpha Trial?
It is a highly tech focused test period where the main purpose is to do a number of server related tests in preparation for game launch requiring a set amount of players online to ensure the final experience is as much fun and easy as possible.

Is this the Beta promised to buyers of Medal of Honor: Limited Edition?
No, this is an Alpha Trial, meaning this software is still not at the "Beta" development milestone. The Open Beta will start in September. The exact date for when Medal of Honor: Limited Edition players can join the Beta will be announced at a later date.

Can I join the Battlefield 3 Closed Alpha Trial?
The Alpha is a closed test and by invitation only. If you'd like to have a chance to be called upon make sure to register for our newsletter and ensure your Veteran status is up to date.
We are also not giving away keys to the Alpha Trial on any of our social networking platforms.

Recently a Medal of Honor: Limited Edition Beta newsletter went out to users. What is that all about?
Well, that newsletter says you are entitled to play the beta in September. It is however not a ticket or a code. If you purchased a copy of Medal of Honor with the Battlefield 3 Beta sticker on it, you are eligible for the Beta. If you have not received the newsletter, make sure you opt in on your EA Profile to receive them. Also, if you haven´t received the newsletter and own a copy of Medal of Honor: Limited edition, you are eligible to play in the beta.

If you have any questions then be sure to hit up the author of the Q&A on Twitter and they'll reply to as best they can.

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Activision head Bobby Kotick positive but unsure on Vita; sees Wii U as 'really necessary' for Nintendo

by Ben Gilbert on Jul 2nd 2011 1:30PM

When Bobby Kotick's not busy making appearances in major motion pictures alongside Brad Pitt, he heads up Call of Duty publisher Activision. And as head of one of the largest (if not the largest) third-party game publisher, what he says about the future of various consoles can have some major implications. It seems that, like Activision has done in the past with new platforms, Kotick's stance on both Nintendo's Wii U and Sony's PlayStation Vita is "very interested" with a heavy side of apprehension.

In an interview with The Guardian, Kotick spoke to his feelings on the PS Vita. "Technically, we're super excited about what we can do on it, it's really something incredible. The question is, where is the market?" While he's excited by the capability of the PS Vita, and his company has already pledged support, Kotick acknowledged the burgeoning smart phone market for games as well. "It's a really nice product and its very well differentiated from what you can get in even the most capable smartphone or tablet today," he professed.

As for Nintendo's Wii successor, the Wii U, Kotick said that Activision has had dev kits "for awhile now" and that, while Nintendo has yet to fully clarify its online system even to him, the console apparently makes "rich multiplayer games" a possibility -- a first for Nintendo, if true. As far as timing goes, Kotick stated that Nintendo's hardware reveal was a necessity. "For the kinds of games we create, it was becoming very difficult for us to support the Wii with the expectations that our gamers have ... from a development perspective, having a Nintendo device that is on parity with the other hardware from a graphics perspective was really necessary." As you might expect, Activision is apparently "very enthusiastic about it," though he wouldn't detail any specific titles in development at the publisher.

When pressed on new intellectual properties, Kotick deferred to Bungie's unannounced project, as well as "the new MMO from Blizzard" (the rarely spoken of "Titan" project). And as expected, he spoke ambiguously regarding this year's Guitar Hero franchise gutting. "Until we can deliver a really high level of innovation and tap into the high level of creativity and inspiration of the people we have making games, we won't put the products out," he admitted. "That goes for everything -- we've always subscribed to that philosophy." We're not sure that the last few Guitar Hero and Tony Hawk titles would back up Mr. Kotick's claim, but then we're not the corporate figurehead of an enormous public company.

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NintendoWare Weekly: Just Jam, Qix, Fortified Zone

by JC Fletcher on Jul 7th 2011 1:55PM

The 3DS Virtual Console is slowly acquiring new Game Boy games, with two (essentially) third-party games added to the eShop this week.

Qix is a Nintendo-published handheld version of Taito's weird arcade classic, which has players drawing rectangular lines to fill space while avoiding abstract enemies. And Jaleco's Fortified Zone is a top-down action game, sort of like the NES Metal Gears (without all the cowering).

WiiWare's single release is Just Jam, a game about making music by arranging samples with a simple-looking interface.
WiiWare Just Jam (Big John Games, 1 player, 800 Wii Points): Use the Wiimote to play music, with an entire virtual band.3DS eShop Fortified Zone (Game Boy) (Jaleco, 1 player, $3.99): Two anime kids invade a heavily guarded fortress in this top-down run & gun.Qix (Game Boy) (Nintendo, 1-2 players, $2.99): Draw a line to surround a rectangular area.DSiWare Jewel Keepers: Easter Island (Nordcurrent, 1 player, $4.99/500 DSi Points): Tropical match-three puzzler.Make Up & Style (Cypronia, 1 player, $4.99/500 DSi Points): Apply e-makeup to a 3D face.Roller Angels (Agetec, 1 player, $4.99/500 DSi Points): A very cute side-scroller about skating through town and restoring color with spray paint.Farm Frenzy (Alawar Entertainment, 1 player, $4.99/500 DSi Points): Farm work as arcade minigames.

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[3DS, DSi, Wii] The Weekly Nintendo Download (EU) - July 7th edition

[3DS, DSi, Wii] The Weekly Nintendo Download (EU) - July 7th edition

The Weekly Nintendo Download posts are back this week, after a slight hiatus. This week we see the arrival of a few new 3DS eShop titles, a DSiWare title and a release for WiiWare as well. So, Nintendo pretty much have their bases covered this week.

3DS Virtual Console Fortified Zone / JALECO - Game Boy (€3)QIX / Nintendo - Game Boy (€3)

DSiWare / 3DS eShop Dragon's Lair II: Time Warp / Digital Leisure Inc. (€8 / 800 DSiPoints)Puzzle Fever / Korner Entertainment (€5 / 500 DSiPoints)

WiiWare ANIMA Ark of Sinners / Anima Game Studio (1,000 WiiWare Points)

There you have it, anything tickle your fancy this week? Seems a bit flat after previous entries relesing The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and Kirby's Dreamland but who knows what will come next week.

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[PS3] Beyond Good & Evil HD Hits PSN Next Week

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NYC Museum of Modern Art to co-host 'Arcade' event with Kill Screen

by Ben Gilbert on Jul 1st 2011 5:00PM

It seems the "Games as Art" debate is over, as New York City's Museum of Modern Art is co-hosting a game-centric event later this month with haute gaming mag Kill Screen. Titled "Arcade," the one-night soiree on July 27 features several great indie games (Bit.Trip Beat, Canabalt, Limbo, and "a new motion-based Kinect project" from current Harmonix employees Ryan Challinor and Matt Boch, as seen here). The games will be playable throughout various parts of the museum, including the MoMA's gorgeous sculpture garden. That's where we'll be hanging out, in case that wasn't clear.

You may be wondering how the folks at Kill Screen finagled a gaming night at one of the world's most famous art museums, and we were too. It turns out that the event is part of MoMA's "Talk to Me" exhibit, which explores "the communication between people and objects." Video games seem like a perfect fit, no?

If the incredible location and selection of great games weren't enough to convince you, tickets are just $16 in advance and $20 at the door, which entitles you to "an exclusive viewing, a cocktail reception, a tote bag," as well as the aforementioned opportunity to play games at the MoMA. We'll also be there in our sharpest outfit handing out exaggerated high fives, so keep an eye out!

Update: This post originally pegged Ryan Challinor and Matt Boch as former Harmonix employees, when in fact they are both still employed at the studio. Sorry guys!

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[PC, PS3, X360] Review Roundup - Dungeon Siege III

[PC, PS3, X360] Review Roundup - Dungeon Siege III
IGN - 6.5/10 - "Obsidian Entertainment's take on the Dungeon Siege franchise has some merit. The core combat system is well-designed, offering a small but useful set of abilities for each character class. The varied enemy encounters encourage the frequent use of abilities and the dodge mechanic, which makes the basic gameplay – whittling down the health bars of enemies – satisfying. But the rest of the game mostly falters, unfortunately, to a degree that overshadows its achievements. Dungeon Siege III is a dungeon crawler with a boring loot table, poorly implemented multiplayer, and little lasting incentive to continue running around the world once the tedious story ends."

GameSpot - 6/10 - "With Dungeon Siege III, you might have expected a game that lived up to the nine-year-old adventure that started the series. Instead, you get a short and simple dungeon crawler with no aspirations to be anything more. On its own terms, Dungeon Siege III is fine, if standard-issue. You mash a button, cast some magic, and earn a ton of loot for your troubles. This game drizzles gold upon you as if it were pennies from heaven, and because you can turn unneeded items into currency right in your inventory screen, you never need to leave anything cool on the forest floor. But you needn't have played the first two games to see where this sequel falls short of its potential. And if you did play them, you're bound to be disappointed by how everything that made previous Dungeon Siege games special was stripped away. It's not that playing Dungeon Siege III is a choice you'd regret--it's that you wouldn't remember anything about it once it was over."

VideoGamer - 8/10 - "When the likes of Torchlight and even Deathspank are offering the crawler experience for a fraction of Dungeon Siege's price, you need to wonder what the incentive is to lighten your wallet. But the trade-off is a level of craftsmanship. Dungeon Siege 3 is noticeably pricier - it currently edges around the £30 mark - but it's a modernised take on dungeon crawling that brings a few new ideas to the series."

PC Gamer - 78/100 - "The real shocker for Dungeon Siege fans is the terrific 18-hour story’s memorable characters and choices, where a spared enemy might turn out to be a convenient ally later. But adding story depth seemed to cause Obsidian to forget some action-RPG fundamentals. The mini-map provides no indication of which direction you should be going, convoluted stats (such as Doom and Withering) are never explained, and you have to press E to retrieve every single piece of loot you want to grab. Finger cramps aside, fighting through this imaginative, stunningly beautiful world is good fun. There are better single-player RPGs out there, but if you hunt for loot in a pack, Dungeon Siege III is a satisfying battlefield to conquer."

Game Informer - 8/10 - "I recommend Dungeon Siege III to anyone who wants to connect with friends and kill a whole mess of monsters together. Thanks to the strong AI, even the single-player campaign is worth a look if you can’t wrangle up a party. It’s one of the best hack-and-slash options out there for consoles, and it’s no slouch on the PC front, either."

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Littlest Pet Shop 3: Biggest Stars-Blue DS

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[PC] Valve makes Team Fortress 2 Free-To-Play

[PC] Valve makes Team Fortress 2 Free-To-Play
You heard right folk. Valve's smash hit Team Fortress 2 will now be free to play. The news comes after Valve had planned to initially make the game available for players to purchase for free for a week only.

The game will now be available in two different accounts: Free and Premium. Premium accounts are for those who paid money for TF2, including buying the game off steam, activating a retail package or buying an item from the in-game store Mann Co. Premium accounts will have access to rare and cosmetic items in random drops, and more powerful trading and crafting abilities. Gameplay will remain unchanged between accounts and acquiring a premium account is as easy as purchasing an item from the in-game store.

Also announced are new training modes and offline practice for those who are new to the TF2 realm and want to get their feet wet before diving straight into online multiplayer.

Valve insists that the new model will not change their development of the game and they believe that this is the best model to take at this point in the game's life. Download Steam to Play!

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[Wii U] EA Sports' Peter Moore Discusses Wii U

[Wii U] EA Sports' Peter Moore Discusses Wii U

Some major players in the video game industry have been voicing their support for Nintendo's next console in recent weeks. Add EA Sports president Peter Moore to the Wii U bandwagon, as he voiced his support in a recent interview with IGN.

"For sports games in which plays are involved, how do we utilize the controller?" said Moore. "Madden being the most obvious example: masking you intentions against your competitor that sat on the couch who could see what plays you're calling. Secondly we're delighted that it's high-def, which is important to sports games. The fidelity of the imagery is important. Lastly, with online, Nintendo is very committed to having a powerful online, both with infrastructure and building a community, which is very important to us at EA Sports, and so it all comes together very nicely."

Furthering his point on Nintendo's more aggressive stance toward online gaming, Moore added, "Nintendo has recognized the future is connected. The future is online. The future is about building powerful communities. They know they have to do that, and certainly with the conversations I've been in with them I'm very optimistic. We all need to help them, which we're all willing to do. When I say 'we' I mean developers and publishers bringing their best practices. I think it would be great to have three, powerful online game networks going at it with each other."

Moore also pointed out that due to the system's vastly improved graphics capabilities, there will be "some incredible cost savings" versus development on the Wii, which had obvious technical limitations compared to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. As for when we will get to see what exactly EA Sports is cooking up for the Wii U, Moore stated, "We've got the development kits and we're working on things. As the teams emerge over the next few months all the ideas will start percolating to the surface. We'll probably start talking more in the fall about some more specifics about what you'll see from EA Sports."

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[PS3] LittleBigPlanet meets Final Fantasy VII... no, you did not misread

[PS3] LittleBigPlanet meets Final Fantasy VII... no, you did not misread

Remember all those years ago when we first saw teaser images of Sephiroth Sackboy back when we saw glimpses of Old Snake Sackboy? Well, finally that dream has come to fruition!

Next week the PlayStation Store will be getting a very cool pack of Sackboy costumes based off of some of Final Fantasy VII's main characters. The individual costumes include Cloud Strife, Sephiroth, Aeris Gainsborough and Tifa Lockheart. But if you buy the bundle you will also get a bonus costume, Vincent Valentine, to dress up your Sackboy.

So mark the calendar on the 13th of July for this release.

Other forthcoming releases include Cole costumes from inFamous 2, a Killzone 3 mini-pack and a Toy Story themed release.

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Battlefield Bad Company 2 [Download]

A blog started the forever war--a global war set in the not so distant future between two groups (the Rebels and the Coco's).

Dylan Austin has grown up with the war being a constant background to his life; his dad has just returned from war missing a leg; his older sister is missing and presumed dead from the war; and all through school war has been embedded into everything they teach. Teens have been raised on educational war video games, and their minds are polluted with the idea that war is just a game.

Unlike most kids Dylan's age, he does not eagerly await the day he can serve the Rebel cause. At sixteen, Dylan is one of the weakest kids in his class, and is always picked last for war games; he's not even good at the government issued video games that are supposed to make you more combat ready. Unfortunately for Dylan, war has come early, and he has no other choice but to fight.

No one suspected he could last a single day in battle, but after Dylan, along with two of his friends, wins an unusual battle inside the Disneyland amusement park in Anaheim, he becomes something that no one (not even himself) ever suspected: a hero and leader.

Dylan is sent with his two friends, Trinity and Hunter, to Seattle, where the fighting is worse than anywhere else in the country. He is expected to lead a company of over two dozen into one of the worst combat zones anyone has ever seen--but first he has to earn their trust and respect.

The longer Dylan fights, the more he learns that true leadership has little to do with physical strength. He also begins to learn the true origins (and absurdity) of the war that he is forced to fight in, and looks for a way to stop it.

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Go Hawaiian in this gorgeous underwater adventure! Discover Sea Turtles and other aquatic life as you break open boxes in this classic style matching game, questing for the Mask of the Tiki. Using the revolutionary Mouse Party, you can play with multiple players on the same computer through an almost infinite number of levels, thanks to the included level editor. As you play, you will uncover greater challenges including the Skeleton Fish of Kamehameha. Lead on Kahuna...your quest awaits!

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[3DS] Review Roundup - Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D

[3DS] Review Roundup - Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
Eurogamer - 10/10 - "Great art means different things to you at different points in your life. Ocarina of Time means something different to me now than it did 13 years ago. But the fact that it still has so much meaning is an affirmation of something I've long suspected: that this game is one of the greatest things that video games have ever achieved."

Destructoid - 9.5/10 - "In many ways, this is one of the most pointless reviews I've ever written, as you already know if you're getting Ocarina of Time 3D. More than any other game, I feel the decision to purchase or not was made by gamers the moment it was announced. However, if for some reason you are on the fence, let me tell you that Ocarina of Time 3D is the ultimate version of one of the most endearing videogames you could ever hope to play."

IGN - 9.5/10 - "All in all the revamped Master Quest, boss gauntlet and hint movies are great, yet it feels like there could have been a bit more. If you know Zelda exceptionally well, the core graphical enhancements are going to have to suffice. Most of these other things, though certainly nice, are merely a different colored icing on a cake that's largely the same. For some of us, experiencing Ocarina of Time through a shinier, clearer lens will be enough. Others will be left wanting, expecting and demanding that the core concept must change to warrant another purchase. Both perspectives are perfectly reasonable. I fall into the former camp."

Computer and Video Games.com - 9.4/10 - "Twelve years on, Nintendo's veteran Zelda team is still looking to emulate, learn from and exceed the 3D entry that kicked off the revolution - but for those who hold a special place in their gaming hearts for Ocarina, the series will probably never make us feel the same again. Which is exactly why, to wheel out yet another old press quote, "years from now people will still be playing and enjoying this game"."

Joystiq - 4.5/5 - "Despite its somewhat flat soundscape, Ocarina of Time 3D is a brilliant version of an already brilliant game, and is easily the strongest title on the fledgling 3DS platform. It sets a new standard for modern remakes of past-generation titles, proving that there's absolutely nothing wrong with a publisher capitalizing on gamers' nostalgia, so long as they can find a developer who loves the source material just as much as -- if not more than -- we do."

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RE: [3DS] Review Roundup - Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
So buying a 3DS just for this..

God damn you Nintendo..

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RE: [3DS] Review Roundup - Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
its like its 1998 all over again.

Still

Im not buying a 3DS for a game I am sick of playing and already have on other formats

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