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Exclusive Interview: Yoshiaki Hirabayashi Talks Resident Evil 6

Developer and publisher Capcom reinvented the horror genre back in 1996 with the release of the original Resident Evil , and the series has since grew into not only one of the biggest Capcom series, but it has perhaps evolved and mutated into the most influential and recognizable video game franchises in the world. The Resident Evil franchise has spawned over twenty different main entries and spin-off video games combined, six major film releases, novels, comic books and plenty of other novelty items in the United States alone. It's influences are heavily rooted in gaming culture of today, most prominently, in the horror genre of gaming. So, it is without a doubt that Capcom's Resident Evil 6 is easily among the top releases of the year. Resident Evil 6 will continue to expand the Resident Evil universe by providing players with three unique storylines that will come together to create one amazing game. Partners Leon S. Kennedy and newcomer Helena Harper will team up in th...

Awarding Winning Composer Jason Graves Appearing At New York Comic Con

BAFTA Award-Winning composer Jason Graves (known for his work on the Dead Space series) will be speaking at this year's "Maestros of Horror and Sci-Fi Music" panel at New York Comic Con. This will be a perfect chance for fans to meet and greet with their favorite video game composers. From the Press Release BAFTA Award-winning composer Jason Graves (Dead Space, Dead Space 2, Dead Space 3) will discuss the art form of writing and producing music for video games, with specific focus on the horror and sci-fi genres, during next month's New York Comic Con panel entitled: "Maestros of Horror And Sci-Fi Music." The panel will be followed by a Meet & Greet / Signing Session at the Metal Machine/Sumthing Else Music Works booth (#1075). Jason Graves is a British Academy Award-winning composer who has brought his passion for music to video game franchises such as Dead Space, Prey, Resistance, Star Trek, City of Heroes and Command & Conquer. His music h...

Rocksmith Available For Pre-Purchase Via Steam

Ubisoft announced that the digital PC version of Rocksmith is now available for pre-purchase on the popular digital distributor Steam. In anticipation of its digital release, all pre-purchases of Rocksmith will receive immediate access to the closed Beta and two extra in-game packs available with the full game. The closed Beta will include all the features of the upcoming digital PC release. Enjoy learning and playing all of Rocksmith’s songs, perfecting your skills in the Guitarcade minigames, crafting custom tones in Amp mode, and more! The Beta will end on October 12, 2012. The two extra in-game packs will unlock on October 16, 2012 and include a Heavy Metal gear pack and a set of Guitarcade Mini-Games: Heavy Metal – Gear Pack: Specially designed for heavy metal and rock guitar tones, this Gear Pack includes: the RSMP-12, a custom high-gain amp and extended bass response 4x12 cabinet; the Caverb, a “cavernous” reverb pedal; the SicSicSicS, a solo boost pedal; and the Scoope...

Total War: SHOGUN 2 Assembly Kit Launches with Steamworks Integration‏

The Creative Assembly, has launched the Total War: SHOGUN 2 Assembly Kit ; a suite of tools that enables ground-up modification of the entire Total War: SHOGUN 2 product fami ly. This release also includes an update to TEd (the existing Battle Map Editor), which enables Steam Workshop integration and the ability to create scripted single-player historical battles. A sample historical battle, custom-built by The Creative Assembly, is available now on Steamworks to give new modders a convenient starting point. With the Assembly Kit installed, modders are empowered to reimagine almost every aspect of Total War: SHOGUN 2, and with its built-in Mod Manager, mods can be uploaded to Steam Workshop for other players to download, play and rate.  To mark this massive release, Steam will be running a Total War Weekend . Keep a look out for some huge offers and exclusive content. “Total War has a dedicated mod scene with some truly heroic modders wrestling with a gigantic...

Exclusive Team Fortress 2 and Spiral Knights Items with Total War Weekend on Steam!

SEGA has announced that the Total War Weekend on Steam will include a number of free items for Team Fortress 2 and Spiral Knights alongside massive savings on the award-winning Total War series. While the entire catalogue of Total War content will be at 25% off until Sunday, September 30, special 24 hour deals offering even larger discounts will run each day on specific Total War games. A selection of items from a range of Total War themed goodies for TF2 and Spiral Knights will be included free to anyone taking advantage of these 24 hour deals; keep your eyes peeled as they pop up on the Steam homepage. What’s more, gamers who already own certain Total War games will receive selected Team Fortress 2 and Spiral Knights items automatically for free as they unlock over the weekend, look out for them on your profile. “We thought that a great way of marking the release of the first Rome II gameplay vid would be to highlight the classic that really made Total War the series it is toda...

Tryst Launches Free to Play Multiplayer

Call it free to play, lite, or demo, Tryst now has a restricted version available to download from Steam for free! Enjoy unlimited access to the Human race with no restrictions on units or buildings in multiplayer mode. While only one map is available to host via the free version, you may join a full version player on any map in the game. Upgrade and recieve the Zali race and the single player campaign, as well as the ability to host multiplayer matches with every map. Why the Zali? The Zali are what makes Tryst unique. Where the Humans play a more traditional role of recruting or building units and having them gain experience in battle, the Zali gain new units by merging them together or ressurrecting the defeated units from the scraps they leave behind. Merging, bringing your units back to life, and devoting themselves to specific paths on their shrines turn each Zali unit into potentially anything. Tryst is a competitive RTS in which players experience reactive environmental d...

The Testament of Sherlock Holmes (Video Game Review)

The Testament of Sherlock Holmes is the newest in a long line of Sherlock Holmes video games released this time from developer Frogwares and publisher Focus Home Interactive. The newest tale provides many vast improvements and introduces you to many new game mechanics never before seen in the series while presenting you with one of the darker storylines produced from the world of the detective in recent years; no cheesy Robert Downey Jr. jokes are to be found in The Testament of Sherlock Holmes ! The game provides a fine look at Holmes' world and stays true to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic character while providing excellent gameplay and plenty of fun interactive puzzles to solve that will make you feel like a real private eye! The Testament of Sherlock Holmes allows you to play as the World's Greatest Detective after he has fallen on some rough times. After brilliantly solving yet another difficult case, Holmes finds himself framed for a crime he didn't commit...

Farming Simulator 2013 Vehicles Roll Out in New Trailer!‏

Last week, the long-awaited Farming Simulator 2013 unveiled screenshots of its massive fleet of vehicles and machinery. Today, the tractors, harvesters and other machines of Farming Simulator 2013 are rolling out of the barn and into action with an impressive video! This new trailer for the number one farming simulator shows off one of its most beloved features, the huge variety of vehicles and farming machinery, each faithfully reproduced from the original. All the biggest brands including Case IH, Deutz-Fahr, Lamborghini, Grimme, Amazon and many others are all featured in the game, offering players a large selection of vehicles and tools to drive and use. From tractors to harvesters, drilling machines to balers, and every other tool and vehicle imaginable, each category features a complete range of authentic machines, modeled and animated in accurate detail. In today’s video, players will discover a small selection of the game’s 130 vehicles and farming machines, all hard at wo...

Check Out The Spy Hunter Soundtrack by Ryan Shore

Spy Hunter is set to release in North America on October 9, 2012. Now is the perfect time to check out the original soundtrack composed by Ryan Shore. Read on to learn more. Film composer Ryan Shore has created the action-driven music score for SPY HUNTER, the reboot of the legendary combat driving series, specially developed for PlayStation Vita and Nintendo 3DS. Launching in North America on October 9, SPY HUNTER is published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and developed by TT Fusion. SPY HUNTER marks the first video game score for composer Ryan Shore who recently received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Score Soundtrack (The Shrine). In the game, players take on the role of the "Agent", driver of the legendary G-6155 Interceptor Supercar, armed extensively with advanced weaponry and high-tech gadgetry, and ready to take on a global terrorist organization set on world domination. Experience total control, as the Interceptor seamlessly transforms from sup...

New Video Arrives For NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3

NAMCO BANDAI recently announced that NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 will be available for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft in spring 2013. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 will feature an extensive character roster and an immersive story mode set in the village of Konoha. Players will experience electrifying fights, intense boss battles, and much more in this exciting title. “NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 continues our legacy of faithfully bringing exciting ninja action to home consoles,” said Carlson Choi, VP of Marketing for NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. “This latest iteration not only improves upon the spectacular fighting mechanics, graphics and online functionality that the series is known for, but will propel players into the heart of the most exciting and epic chapter of the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN series.” For more information about NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3, please visit http://www.namcobandaigames.com ...

Halo 4 Tournament Casters and Details Revealed for Major League Gaming Fall Championship‏

With just five weeks until the Major League Gaming (MLG) Fall Championship in Dallas from November 2-4, MLG has released new details about the pre-release Halo 4 tournament. The Tournament Some of the world’s best teams and players including past MLG Halo Champions Instinct and Status Quo, renowned player Ogre 1, Call of Duty team Optic, and more will compete in the 4 v 4 tournament for a chance at $40,000 in prizes. Competitors will have the opportunity to practice and scrimmage on Friday, November 2 beginning at 1:30pm with the competition taking place on Saturday, November 3 and Sunday, November 4. Passes are available  now . In Dallas, teams will compete in a dedicated tournament area with a feature station showcasing select matches leading up to the finals on Championship Sunday. A large video screen above the competition area will broadcast gameplay for spectators to congregate and watch the action LIVE from the show floor. The Broadcast...

Marvel Avengers Battle for Earth Demo Now Available for Kinect on Xbox LIVE‏

Today, Ubisoft announced that a demo for Marvel Avengers Battle for Earth on Kinect is now available to download worldwide for Xbox LIVE Gold members, and will be accessible in one week for all members. During the demo, players will travel back in time to the iconic tropical preserve The Savage Land, a hidden region surrounded by volcanoes and prehistoric creatures , for a single player ‘Best of 3’ battle to defend the Marvel Universe. Using their full body to punch, kick and dodge enemy attacks, players will unleash the devastating power of The Hulk and lay down the legendary Mjolnir (hammer) as Thor against the Super Villain duo of Captain America Skrull and Magneto. Marvel Avengers Battle for Earth is the ultimate super hero brawler set in authentic comic book-style art environments based on the iconic Secret Invasion storyline. Battle for Earth provides endless entertainment through a variety of gameplay modes including co-op, campaign, arcade, challenges, versus and tourname...

Assassin's Creed III Receives Boston Tea Party Trailer‏

In this Assassin’s Creed III Boston Tea Party Trailer, get a deeper understanding of the event that started the revolution and the birth of a nation – the Boston Tea Party. The year was 1773. The American colonies were under British rule and growing restless of the empire’s enforced laws and taxes. In an act of solidarity, the American colonists took a final stand and in one of the most famous moments in history, destroyed British imports, boycotting their taxes and halting their tyrannical momentum. Relive this and other historical events in Assassin’s Creed III. Coming October 30. Set against the backdrop of the American Revolution in the late 18th century, Assassin’s Creed III introduces a new hero, Ratohnhaké:ton, of Native American and English heritage. Adopting the name Connor, he becomes the new voice for justice in the ancient war between the Assassins and Templars. Players become an Assassin in the war for liberty against ruthless tyranny in the most stylized and fluid com...

Rayman Jungle Run Now Available on Android Mobile

Developed by Ubisoft Montpellier and Pastagames, Rayman Jungle Run is powered by the same UbiArt framework engine that delivered the highly-acclaimed Rayman Origins, winner of multiple Game of the Year and Platformer of the Year awards. Rayman Jungle Run features all of the celebrated qualities and highlights that can be expected from the Rayman franchise such as beautiful HD graphics optimized by Retina Display, a captivating original music soundtrack and smooth touch-based controls, adapted for mobile devices. Rayman Jungle Run is available as a universal app for iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch, and for Android mobile devices for $2.99.

Might & Magic Heroes VI 'Danse Macabre' DLC and Gold Edition Available Now‏

Years before the events of Heroes VI, the Wizard Sandro was expelled from the ranks of the Spider Cult and banished from the Seven Cities, his staff of power confiscated. For decades, his fate remained a mystery. In the aftermath of Heroes VI, the Great Lich returns with a mighty vengeance. To accomplish his nefarious scheme, Sandro must first find the Staff of the Netherworld, an ancient artifact currently held in the private collection of Duke Ovidio of the Bull. Then Sandro will have to unseal the mysteries surrounding a powerful artifact, the Ring of the Unrepentant… Control the destiny of Sandro as he defies men and Dragon Gods, setting carefully planned events into motion that will change Ashan forever. Key Features Over 10-hours of intense and epic adventure: Experience an original and exclusive, breathtaking story starring the fan-favorite “Legacy” Hero and discover new secrets of Ashan. New artifacts and bonuses: Unlock a new spectacular Dynasty weapon, an Artifact ...

EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer 13 Day One Sales Up 42 Percent in North America‏

Electronic Arts Inc. announced today that EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer 13 has launched to unprecedented opening day sales in North America with 353,000* games sold—a 42* percent increase year-over-year—on the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system. Those fans across North America played a staggering 1.4 million online games in the first 24 hours after the game launched, up 35 percent year-over-year. It was also the biggest global launch-day performance of any iOS game on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch in EA history. FIFA Soccer 13 launched Tuesday across North America and will be available around the world beginning Friday. “We’re thrilled that fans throughout North America have embraced FIFA Soccer 13 in such a big way” Momentum in North America was fuelled by a launch event in New York hosted by Snoop Lion that propelled the hashtag #SnoopsFIFA13 trending in the United States and worldwide on Twitter, midnight openings at over 2,000 r...

MechWarrior: Tactical Command Out Now for iPad Devices

Personae Studio today announced the release of MechWarrior: Tactical Command for iPad, bringing the beloved franchise to mobile for the first time. MechWarrior: Tactical Command   combines innovative multi-touch game controls along with an immersive single player story campaign written byseries’ canon authors, Loren L. Coleman and Randall N. Bills for a AAA-quality RTS. The game is available on the iTunes App Store for $9.99. The game is supported by the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA), which promotes the development of Singapore-made media content. “ MechWarrior: Tactical Command is a gripping Triple-A strategy game from Singapore, and MDA is proud to have supported its production under the MDA Grant Schemes,” said Mr. Thomas Lim, Director of Interactive Media, Games and Publishing. “Our game developers have refreshed an established intellectual property and modernized it into an engaging and exciting strategy game with great storyline...

2K Sports Announces October 24 Commercial Launch of NBA 2K Online on Tencent Portal in China‏

October 2012 is poised to be the "month of NBA 2K" around the world, as 2K Sports today announced that NBA 2K Online,the free-to-play NBA simulation from 2K Sports on the Tencent Games portal in China, will launch commercially on October 24. NBA 2K Online will introduce four different game modes, including the NBA Mode, where gamers can create their own avatar and join an NBA team. Players can also choose to focus more on a team-oriented style in Free Mode and Street Mode, which gives players control of an entire team. The newly-launched Legend Mode will allow five gamers to form their own team and challenge the NBA's best. "We're extremely excited about the progress that Tencent and Visual Concepts have made with NBA 2K Online," said Jason Argent, vice president of marketing for 2K Sports. "This milestone is a significant achievement for both teams, and the game has already received some very positive responses from players. We're looking forwa...

Marvel vs. Capcom Origins (Video Game Review)

Retro fans can rejoice as Marvel vs. Capcom Origins is now available for Xbox Live and PlayStation Network. This epic new title bundles two classic games: Marvel Super Heroes and Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes . Players will notice right off the bat that all of their favorite elements have been perfectly preserved in Marvel vs. Capcom Origins . The compilation pack features online play, dynamic challenges and tons of extras to unlock. Players have over 150 combinations of viewing options through all of the video and HD graphical filter options. All of the fan favorite characters are back such as Wolverine, Spider-man, Iron-man, Psylocke, Shuma-Gorath, Blackheart, Dr. Doom, Thanos, Chun-Li, and many more. The video game can be played in a variety of modes which include Arcade Cabinet Emulation mode and the Over-the-Shoulder Arcade Cabinet Mode. The online play really makes the experience with over 8-player lobbies and spectator mode. The online mode contains tons of opti...

MechWarrior: Tactical Command (Video Game Review)

Personae Studio has released a new robot fighting game entitled Mechwarrior: Tactical Command . Players will be able to jump into the action of a real-time strategy game that delivers everything fans loved from the board games delivered straight to their iPad. Mechwarrior: Tactical Command contains over 30 mechs which are giant fighting robots taken from the franchise. Players can upgrade and customize each robot with the C-bills that are awarded from completing missions. The fun truly starts once players deploy their squad composed of four powerful mechs against the incoming horde of enemies. The battle gets intense as you fight your way through three different worlds against huge tanks, Elementals and other enemy robots in over 21 action-packed levels. Players will need to keep an eye out on several factors during battle such as heat levels and damage to individual mech limbs. The mechs will be controlled through a very unique command interface that was designed specifically w...

Zombies Reveal Trailer Arrives For Call of Duty: Black Ops II

Activision has released a new Zombie Reveal video for Call of Duty: Black Ops. The video game will release later this year but players can prepare for the zombie goodness to come by checking out the latest video! On November 13th, Activision and Treyarch will deploy the sequel to the universally acclaimed  Call of Duty: Black Ops , which set the record for the biggest entertainment launch in history following its release in 2010.  Call of Duty: Black Ops II  catapults players forward into an epic near-future warzone rooted in today's headlines. The title represents an unprecedented leap for the franchise, delivering a groundbreaking single-player campaign with branching storylines, advanced weaponry, new graphics technology, a deep multiplayer experience featuring a greater emphasis on eSports and match customization, and the most expansive Zombies action yet, now running on the multiplayer engine. Call of Duty: Black Ops II  has not yet been ...

Far Cry 3 Releases Character Trailer for Vaas and Buck

Ubisoft has released a new character trailer for Vaas and Buck. These two wild savages will be just one of the obstacles that players will face in the upcoming video game, Far Cry 3. Read on to check out this new video to prepare for the upcoming adventure taking place on December 4, 2012. Deep in the heart of insanity you’ll encounter Vaas and Buck, two of the most twisted and ruthless savages in Far Cry 3. Learn the rules of the jungle and see how they unleash hell on the unfortunate souls who cross their paths. Far Cry 3 will be releasing in North America on December 4, 2012

Get Your Dance On With New Video For The Hip Hop Dance Experience

Ubisoft has released a new trailer for The Hip Hop Dance Experience. The video will highly tons of new features and game modes that will be available in the upcoming title. Also released is a full list of all of the game's features and dances modes. The Hip Hop Dance Experience will offer up a new kind of dance experience that can be enjoyed alone or with friends in the exciting multiplayer modes. The Hip Hop Dance Experience includes an array of new features and game modes, including: • Dance routines designed exclusively for the game by top choreographers Laurieann Gibson (Nicki Minaj’s creative director, BET’s Born to Dance), Dave Scott (So You Think You Can Dance, Battle of the Year) and Kid David (Step Up 3D) • Authentic music video and live performance footage, paired with dynamic visual effects triggered by your movements, transform your living room into a real-time music video • Progressive difficulty levels provide varying levels of challenge for everyone from begin...

Watch Part One Of The SummerSlam WWE '13 Panel ­

THQ has released a new video that will give fans a chance to see one of the best panels ever which features CM Punk, Stone Cole Steve Austine and Mike Tyson. SummerSlam weekend took place this past August and now fans get the chance to see what they missed. This hour long panel is not one to be missed as it takes a look at the WWE, the Attitude Era and much more! The greatest WWE panel ever, featuring CM Punk, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Mike Tyson and more, moderated by Jim Ross! During SummerSlam weekend this past August, your pals at WWE Games and THQ organized what might possibly be the greatest WWE panel ever, featuring an incredible line-up of talent: WWE Champion CM Punk, World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Mike Tyson, Dolph Ziggler, AJ Lee, Brodus Clay and the Funkadactyls, Cameron, Naomi and special moderator Jim Ross. You've had to content yourself with still photos and rumors of the event, but now we're ready to reveal the panel in its ent...

Relive The Adventure With The Assassin's Creed Ezio Trilogy

The Assassin's Creed Ezio Trilogy will offer players a chance to relive the action in a new bundle releasing on November 13, 2013 for $39.99. Fans will get to venture into the life of Ezio Auditore de Firenze who is driven by pure vengeance. The bundle will also include the multiplayer experiences of Assassin's Creed Brotherhood and Assassin's Creed Revelations. From the Press Release The charismatic Ezio Auditore de Firenze makes one final return to give gamers an opportunity to revisit the classic Assassin's Creed trilogy. Launching exclusively for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system on November 13, 2012, for $39.99, the Assassin's Creed® Ezio Trilogy features Assassin's Creed II with downloadable content, Assassin's Creed Brotherhood and Assassin's Creed Revelations, all on one Blu-ray disc. The Assassin's Creed Ezio Trilogy gives gamers an opportunity to venture into the life of Ezio Auditore de Firenze – an Assassin driven by...

Let's Fish! Hooked On Coming to PlayStation Vita

Wired Productions will be bringing their new title Let's Fish! Hooked On to PlayStation Vita very soon. Players will be able to experience full-scale fishing from the comfort of their own home! Let's Fish! Hooked On will combine realistic fishing action with true arcade style game play that will have everyone in the family wanting to get their hands on this title. Read on to learn more! From the Press Release Independent games production company and publisher, Wired Productions, invites you to cast-off on a fun fishing adventure, with Let’s Fish! Hooked On, the first full-scale fishing game on PlayStation® Vita. Combining realistic fishing action with fast arcade style game play Let’s Fish! Hooked On comes complete with a full story mode, which aims to make fishing fun for everyone, and bring increased variety to the PlayStation® Vita. Choosing between four different characters, each with their own story line and unique abilities, players are challenged to improve th...