Reinforcing the belief that no blockbuster game launch is complete without swag and day-one DLC, Activision sent word today that the first 100,000 folks to pre-order Call of Duty: Black Ops from Amazon will receive a limited edition “laser cell.” You’ll also receive a Certificate of Authenticity and a wallpaper image that depicts the above artwork. If that isn’t your […]
Did you know BioWare is tracking your every move in Mass Effect 2? No? Neither did we – but according to a recent IGN piece, the company has been collecting anonymous player data. The figures obtained are quite surprising, notably revealing that two players actually completed ME2 from start to finished 28 times. Likewise, four Xbox 360 players managed the […]
The rumors were true after all: Duke Nukem Forever is no longer stuck in limbo, as Gearbox Software boss Randy Pitchford has confirmed that the company has indeed signed on to finish development. The title is slated for a 2011 release on Xbox 360, PS3, and PC. Duke’s crude and witty one-liners are poised to make a comeback. Bits from […]
The fifth installment in Capcom’s action-centric Devil May Cry series has yet to be announced, yet the company is still babbling on about it. Not that we’re complaining. According to R&D boss Keiji Inafune by way of a 3DJuegos interview, Capcom is giving Devil May Cry 5 a “western touch.” If that isn’t an indicator that significant changes are en route […]
Blizzard’s perpetually delayed StarCraft II is no longer considered a double-platinum hit. It’s escalated beyond that tier, breaking yet another sales barrier. The company gleefully announced today that the second installment its seminal RTS franchise has sold through 3 million copies to date. Having already cemented its status as the bestselling PC title within 24 hours of availability, StarCraft II […]
The second downloadable add-on pack for crime-embroiled shooter Mafia II will see a September 7 release, publisher 2K Games sent word today. Entitled Jimmy’s Vendetta, the arcade-style outing promises a varied scope of “more than 30 quests,” which cover assassination plots and explosive vehicle pursuits across the mobster-ridden locale of Empire Bay. According to 2K, a new built-in online leaderboard […]
In a hardly surprising move, 2K Games announced today that it is giving Gearbox’s critically-acclaimed open-world RPG Borderlands the GOTY treatment. A “Game of the Year” edition of Borderlands is due out on Xbox 360, PS3, and PC come October 12. Priced at $59.99 on consoles and $49.99 on PC, the GOTY edition comprises all previously released Borderlands DLC add-on […]
As we reported on back in July, ‘Lair of the Shadow Broker’ marks BioWare’s latest effort in expanding Mass Effect 2’s branching story arc. Today, BioWare stamped down a firm release date on the DLC pack: September 7.
The recently announced BioShock Infinite may ship sans a multiplayer component, according to Irrational Games creative director Ken Levine. Weighing in on game design, Levine says the team has “not made any determinations” in regards to multiplayer, further noting that experimenting in the multi space is a worthwhile venture only if you can separate yourself from the likes of juggernauts […]
According to Game Informer, Portal 2 is set to be released on February 9th of next year after being delayed from this year previously. On top of the date, Valve also told Game Informer that Stephen Merchant will be voicing the robot companion Wheatley in the game who was shown off earlier by Valve in a series of Portal 2 […]
With IO Interactive’s gritty shooter Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days now available at retail, publisher Square Enix has turned its marketing focus over to downloadable content. Beginning August 31, three DLC offerings that aim to expand the game’s multiplayer modes are due out. These include the Multiplayer Mask Pack, Alliance Weapon Pack and Doggie Bag Pack. Look for the […]
The Akrid-infested world of Lost Planet 2 will descend on PC October 15, publisher Capcom announced today. Boasting DirectX11-enhanced visuals, the PC edition renders smoke with “lifelike volume and depth” and “water surfaces react realistically to player interaction and bullets.” Additionally, the title will support Nvidia’s 3D Vision tech, including the Surround variant. Spec-wise, Capcom recommends at least a GeForce […]
GSC Game World has confirmed plans to continue its excellent atmospheric STALKER series beyond the original trilogy. The Kiev, Ukraine-based developer officially announced today that STALKER 2 is in development. Targeted for a 2012 release, it’s still a ways off, but GSC has already manged to spur excitement. Although details are scarce, STALKER 2 is powered by a “multiplatform” technology, a move possibly prompted by […]
What is Project Icarus? It’s BioShock Infinite. Series creator Irrational Games is promising “an entirely new narrative experience” that takes players outside the familiar confines of Rapture and instead sticks them in the sky city of Columbia. Set in 1912, players assume the role of Booker DeWitt, a former Pinkerton agent sent to the lost city to rescue an imprisoned […]
Ubisoft’s fourth Canadian-based studio, tasked with developing the next Splinter Cell, has a knack for quality. As it expands, the development house has set lofty expectations for the future — forecasting that it will ramp up its software output to internally develop five AAA-caliber efforts simultaneously. In a recent interview with UK site Develop, Ubisoft Toronto lead Jade Raymond of […]
Codermasters today announced a new entry in its tactical-focused Operation Flashpoint shooter series, subtitled Red River. Depicting a fictional conflict that unfolds over a three-part campaign setting, the title thrusts players into the remote battlefield of Tajikistan. Boasting four-way drop-in-drop-out co-operative play, Operation Flashpoint: Red River features several noteworthy refinements over its predecessor, many of which stem from community feedback. […]
Update: Give a round of applause to PerpetualPinky, the winner of our Metro 2033 giveaway! Keep your eyes on our Twitter account, we’ll have another prize up for grabs next week. For those that have yet to experience this gem of a title, we’re giving away a free digital copy of THQ’s hit post-apocalyptic FPS Metro 2033, provided in the […]
Following up on the just-released Protector Trials DLC, 2K Games today announced its intent to extend the single-player portion of BioShock 2 further with the release of Minerva’s Den this fall. Billed as a “substantial addition,” Minerva’s Den highlights an uncharted area of BioShock 2’s aquatic landscape: Rapture Central Computing. This never-before-seen locale hides dark secrets, high-tech weaponry, and a […]
In what can only be described as a non-shocker, EA has announced that Need for Speed Shift 2 is due out early next year, during EA’s fourth quarter of fiscal 2011. No further details were provided, the title was merely mentioned as part of an release roadmap on EA’s latest earnings report. It’s coming to console platforms and PC, which […]
Crytek’s highly anticipated CryEngine 3-powered shooter Crysis 2 is no longer a release candidate for this year, as EA has bumped the title into its fiscal 2011 calendar year, according to a just-released investor earnings report. The sci-fi shooter, which thrusts players into an alien-infested New York on the brink of chaos, was originally slated for a “holiday” release on Xbox […]