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Capcom, Namco and Sega Teaming for... Something.
Wed Feb 22, 2012 at 12:30 PM ETTags: Capcom, Namco Bandai, Sega, Nintendo, 3DS (all tags)
The collaboration was announced by Nintendo, though the details end there.
This morning, Satoru Iwata announced that a new project was in the works for the 3DS. He didn't say what the project was or show screenshots or a trailer or even reveal the name. What he did say though, is enough to create a huge amount of buzz. The upcoming title will be a collaboration between Capcom, Namco Bandai and Sega.
The trio have launched a teaser site that tells us very little, but does involve a series of numbers that someone on the internet will certainly figure out quickly. When the site first launches, we see a hand punch in numbers on a keypad - 032760.
Theories abound as to what the new title is, from something as simple as a game collection to a mashup fighting game akin to 'Super Smash Bros.' Whatever it is, we hope to find out more soon.
Source: Joystiq
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'Madden NFL 13' Will Feature a Revamped Defense
Wed Feb 22, 2012 at 11:30 AM ETTags: EA, Madden NFL 13, Madden (all tags)
It's been a long time coming, but the Madden team will be working on making defense fun.
There's nothing quite like making that perfect pass and running 70 yards for the touchdown, or taking your QB in Tebow style to get those last minute points. Of course, once you've done that you're stuck playing defense, which can become quite a chore.
EA's chief creative officer Richard Hilleman says that the main focus of the development team for this year's game is making defense a little less painful. "What we're after is a better defense that's more fun to play," he says, adding that new members of the Madden team "haven't accepted any of the conventional wisdom about the product."
Source: Game Informer
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'Borderlands 2' is Coming September 18th
Wed Feb 22, 2012 at 10:30 AM ETTags: Borderlands 2, Borderlands, Gearbox (all tags)
New trailer promises 870 bajillion more guns. Also, more skills, for the payment of larger bills.
When 'Borderlands' was first shown at E3, no one cared. It had a dull design aesthetic and there was nothing at all to separate it from the pack. The folks at Gearbox took that criticism to heart and altered the game significantly, creating a unique title that felt almost like an FPS version of 'Diablo.'
The highly anticipated 'Borderlands 2 is due out this year and the developers and publisher have finally set a date. You can get back to your CL4P-TP abusing, skag killing and ride catchin' on September 18th. And of course, there are preorder bonuses.
If you preorder the game from either Amazon or GameStop, you'll be a part of the Premiere Club, which gives you a few new guns to play with, the drop-boosting Vault Hunter's Relic and the Golden Key, which unlocks a rare item.
Source: Gearbox
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The Official 'Skyrim' iOS Map App is Free, Sort Of
Tue Feb 21, 2012 at 12:30 PM ETTags: Elder Scrolls, Skyrim, Bethesda (all tags)
It's a free 'Skyrim' map, assuming you don't really want to do anything with it. If you want things to be displayed on the map, you'll pay as much as $10.
The new 'Skyrim' app released by Prima Games is a free interactive map that lets you zoom around the world, including the nine capital cities. If you want any more info, you'll have to pay for it. There are 15 different things you can add to the map, like dragon mounds, primary locations, and shrines. Each of those 15 different thing costs $0.99 to unlock. If you want to get the whole thing in one go, you'll pay $10.
The map is interesting, but considering it only contains information that you could easily find online for free, shelling out $10 for it seems pointless. You can browse the map and zoom in to a very high level, but this doesn't seem like much more than a fun app to explore - it's usefulness is questionable, especially so long after the game's initial release.
Source: Game Informer
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The Legend of Zelda Symphony is Coming to a Town Near You
Tue Feb 21, 2012 at 11:30 AM ETTags: Cool Stuff (all tags)
Assuming that you live in a place near a town to which the Legend of Zelda Symphony is coming.
Touring videogame music is something that's picked up over the last few years, though it's harder to do in the States than in countries like Japan which don't have the vast Midwest to cross on the way anywhere.
This summer, you'll be able to catch the Legend of Zelda Symphony of Goddesses, which recreates the music from 'Ocarina of Time,' 'The Wind Waker,' 'Twilight Princess' and 'A Link to the Past' as well as smaller bits from other titles.
What's unique about this particular game music show is that you're not going to see the usual presentation of one song at a time. The music is made into a symphony in four movements, combining songs from the series into several longer compositions.
Tickets are on sale now for newly added stops in L.A., Houston, San Diego, Philadelphia, Minneapolis and Vienna, Virginia. Check the schedule for the full list of stops, dates and locations. If you're a Club Nintendo member, you can get yourself a 15% discount.
Source: Zelda Symphony
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Buy Two Get One Free Vita Games on Amazon
Tue Feb 21, 2012 at 10:30 AM ETTags: Lumines, PlayStation Vita, Uncharted: Golden Abyss, BlazBlue: Continuum Shift EXTEND (all tags)
You'll find a much bigger selection than GameStop's similar offer.
The folks over at Amazon have, like many other retailers, a deal going where you can buy two Vita games and get one free. Target and GameStop are doing the same, so it's not a huge surprise. What Amazon has over the other two though, is a larger selection of games.
Whatever your fancy, be it 'BlazBlue,' 'Lumines' or 'Uncharted,' Amazon will hook you up. The down side, of course, is that you'll have to wait a little longer to get your hands on the games.
Source: Amazon
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Buy Two Get One Free on Select Vita Games at GameStop
Mon Feb 20, 2012 at 02:00 PM ET
If you're looking for a handful of launch titles, you can end up getting $40 off of your purchase.
GameStop is offering a pretty slick deal on PlayStation Vita launch games. If you're inclined to pick up more than one, you can save some scratch on your purchase thanks to a "Buy Two Get One Free" deal that they'll be running.
'Uncharted: Golden Abyss' comes in at $49 and is the most expensive title offered. 'Hotshots Golf World Invitiational' and 'Wipeout 2048' will both run $39, so if you buy all three you'll end up spending $90 instead of $130 - not too bad.
Of course, if you have some friends that are picking up Vitas and you all want 'Uncharted,' you can all split the cost and pay around $33 each for the game.
Also available in the deal are 'ModNation Racers: Road Trip' and 'Little Deviants.'
Source: Joystiq
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Bethesda Not Allowed to Release 'Fallout 3' and 'Oblivion' Bundle on PS3
Mon Feb 20, 2012 at 01:30 PM ETTags: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Bethesda (all tags)
PC and Xbox 360 gamers will be able to pick it up this April.
Bethesda has announced a new double pack of both 'Oblivion' and 'Fallout 3' that will be coming out this April for the Xbox 360 and PC. The PC version will run $20 while Xbox owners will have to shell out $30 and there's currently no information as to whether or not DLC will be included.
As cool as that game release is, there's the question of a PS3 version. As it turns out, Bethesda wants to release the bundle on PS3 but can't. "At present we are not being allowed to release it on PS3," says a statement from the company. "We will continue to try to change that, and would release it if we are permitted."
Source: GameSpot
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'Call of Duty' for Vita is Coming This Fall
Mon Feb 20, 2012 at 12:30 PM ETTags: Call of Duty Vita, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, Call of Duty, PlayStation Vita (all tags)
There's no word yet on just what we can expect to see from the game.
Well of course there's going to be a 'Call of Duty' game for Vita. If one of the most popular franchises around wasn't released for a system, it would be downright shocking.
Guy Longworth, the senior VP of marketing for PlayStation, says that 'Call of Duty' will be coming to the Vita "this autumn" but doesn't elaborate as far as what title. The Vita is the best looking handheld on the market now and it's crazy powerful, so the big question is whether this will be a Vita specific game or a slightly watered down - graphically anyway - version of the same 'Call of Duty' the HD consoles are getting.
A fall launch window means we'll be finding out more about it at E3 for sure, but hopefully some info will come sooner than that. A major title that will use the twin-stick configuration to the fullest? We're excited.
Source: Game Informer
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Sony Store Vita Launch Events Will Have Developers On Hand, Vitas to Play in Line
Mon Feb 20, 2012 at 11:30 AM ETTags: PlayStation Vita (all tags)
A few Sony Store locations are getting special launch events that include "the most fun line you've ever stood in!"
It's a good guess that most people that want a Vita have already preordered one from Amazon or GameStop, but Sony is making the whole midnight launch line thing seem just a little bit cooler.
Select Sony Stores will have entertainment on hand to keep you going while waiting for the release. Hostesses will come around with Vita systems for you to play, and development teams will be on hand to talk about the hardware and software side of things with you.
The biggest event is, not surprisingly, taking place in New York. The first Vita sold will be handed over by none other than CEO Jack Tretton. You can find a full list of stores on the PlayStation Blog.
Source: PlayStation Blog
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