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Replay Analyzer Comes in Today's 'Street Fighter X Tekken' Update
Tue Apr 24, 2012 at 12:30 PM ETTags: Street Fighter X Tekken, Street Fighter, Tekken, Capcom, Game Patches (all tags)
You'll also find a huge batch of new gems, if that's your bent.
The folks at Capcom have launched the latest update to 'Street Fighter X Tekken' and included with it a wide range of gems and a replay analyzer so you can delve into your competitive play style and find where you might have room for improvement.
The update also brings a whole load of gems to the table, which include a few ways to modify controls, whether you're making things simpler or opting for Advanced Input.
Source: Capcom Unity
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'Crysis 3' Gameplay Trailer Released
Tue Apr 24, 2012 at 11:30 AM ETTags: Crysis, Crysis 3, Crytek, Gameplay Trailers (all tags)
And it looks absolutely gorgeous. The parts we can see anyway.
We've seen some info on 'Crysis 3' and gotten some indication of what to expect, but as with all new games, it's the actual gameplay that we need to see.
The latest trailer for 'Crysis 3' gives us just that. In addition to a few cinematic moments, we get a glimpse at the actual game and the visuals are nothing short of impressive. Combat is fast and chaotic, as are the visuals. And there are explosions. Lots of explosions.
Source: Joystiq
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'Mass Effect 3' for $29 on Amazon – Gold Box Deals All Day
Tue Apr 24, 2012 at 10:44 AM ETTags: Mass Effect 3, King of Fighters XIII, Amazon, Gold Box (all tags)
PlayStation Move, arcade sticks and 'King of Fighters' are in the Gold Box queue.
Haven't picked up 'Mass Effect 3' yet? Now's the time. The month and a half old title is available – today only – on Amazon for just $29.
The Gold Box is all game related today too, starting with a Turtle Beach headset and continuing on to the PlayStation Move, a few Move accessories, an arcade stick and 'King of Fighters XIII.'
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'Arkham City' Game of the Year Edition Comes with Harley Quinn's Revenge DLC
Mon Apr 23, 2012 at 01:30 PM ETTags: Arkham City, DLC (all tags)
The final chapter in the 'Arkham City' story comes packed in for free.
'Batman: Arkham City' was one of the biggest and most beloved games of 2011, but it's not over yet. The Game of the Year Edition will be launching on May 29th for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 and will include Harley Quinn's Revenge – a story-based piece of DLC that will be the final chapter for the game.
In addition to the Harley Quinn DLC, you'll get Catwoman, Nightwing and Robin, as well as the 'Batman: Year One' animated feature and more.
Source: Game Informer
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Bonus View Digest - April 20, 2012
Fri Apr 20, 2012 at 02:45 PM ETTags: Bonus View Digest, Aaron Peck, The Bonus View (all tags)
April is almost over and you know what that means… Summer Movie Season! Keep your browser keyed on The Bonus View in order to find out what Luke thinks about all the new blockbusters hitting the cinemas this summer.
Along with hotly anticipated movie reviews we'll also keep up with Blu-ray news, TV recaps, and home theater suggestions.
Blu-ray News
This week the Blu-ray Highlights post turned into quite the discussion forum. The subject at hand was Brad Bird's decision to keep the Blu-ray aspect ratio consistent throughout the movie, instead of using switching aspect ratios for the included IMAX footage. What do you think? Come on over and voice your opinion on that post or on the Mid-Week Poll where we asked you to vote on what you thought about this decision.
In case you missed it we have an awesome giveaway this week and today is the last day to enter. Head on over to this blog post and caption the picture in the comments below. Two copies of the BBC's 'Frozen Planet' will be given away to the best captions. Believe me when I say, you want this set.
In packaging news Tom covers the impending wave of Alliance steelbooks which will be available in June.
TV Madness
This week we ended the first round and now we're down to 32 TV characters who will battle it out starting next week to see who makes it to the round of 16.
On Wednesday, Clay Morrow narrowly edged Thomas Magnum and Captain Kirk crushed Robert McCall. On Monday, Clark Kent took out angry fireman Tommy Gavin while Bruce Banner defeated Nikita.
Theatrical News
There's only one big release this weekend. Come see what Luke thought about Disney Nature's new documentary 'Chimpanzee.'
In the Trailer Park, E takes a look at trailers for 'Neighborhood Watch' and 'Seeking a Friend for the End of the World.'
TV Recaps
This week we had recaps for 'The Killing,' 'Game of Thrones,' 'Awake,' and 'Fringe.' Josh also covered the series premiere of HBO's new comedy 'Girls.'
Special Features
This week's Weekend Roundtable we discussed what movies could be set in space, with hilarious results. What movies do you think could easily be set in space? Let us know.
That's it for this week on The Bonus View. The next few weeks will no doubt be crazy with all the new summer movies coming out. Stay tuned to find out how they are.
'Prey 2' Delayed Due to Quality Issues – No Date Set
Fri Apr 20, 2012 at 11:30 AM ETTags: Prey, Prey 2, Bethesda, Xbox 360, PC (all tags)
The game won't be out in 2012, but it also hasn't been cancelled.
If you never played 'Prey' then you missed out on a very cool early title for the Xbox 360 and PC. It used portals in a really interesting way – pre 'Portal' no less – and was generally considered to be a unique and interesting game. Considering the reception the first one got, there are some high expectations for 'Prey 2.'
Unfortunately, things aren't going well over with the developers, Human Head Studios. Bethesda has announced that the game will be delayed due to quality issues. "The game does not currently meet our quality standards," says a Bethesda rep. "We are determined only to release the AAA game that fans rightfully expect, and are unwilling to compromise our quality standards to meet a release schedule."
Source: GameSpot
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'Diablo III' Beta Open to All This Weekend
Fri Apr 20, 2012 at 10:30 AM ETTags: Diablo, Diablo III, Blizzard, Betas (all tags)
If you've got a Battle.net account, you get to play during stress test weekend.
Dying for some early access to one of the biggest games of 2012? This is your weekend. Blizzard is having a 'Diablo III' stress test weekend and is inviting anyone who wants to play to download the client and join in the fun.
There are a few restrictions for the new crop of beta testers, but nothing that should cause too much of an issue. You won't get special access to beta test forums, you'll be restricted in the in-game auction house and you won't be able to level past 13. With all the new classes to try out, you'll still have plenty to do.
Of course, keep in mind that this is intended as a stress test. That means you're going to be dealing with queues, server problems, lag, and all the other stuff that comes with a game that too many people are playing at once.
Source: GameSpot
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'God of War: Ascension' Teaser Trailer Revealed
Thu Apr 19, 2012 at 11:30 AM ETTags: God of War, God of War: Ascension, PlayStation 3 (all tags)
You won't see any gameplay or, well, much of anything. Still, teaser trailer!
You'd have to be crazy to assume a new 'God of War' game wasn't in the works. It's a giant money maker for Sony, and Sony likes money. Who doesn't?
'God of War: Ascension' hasn't been officially announced yet but we've already gotten some box art and a teaser trailer for the game thanks to a few leaks. We're still around two months away from E3 and already games are getting teased and revealed – pretty cool stuff.
Source: Joystiq
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'Tekken' Developer Says There Won't be Paid DLC for Characters in Tekken Games
Wed Apr 18, 2012 at 12:30 PM ETTags: Tekken, Tekken X Street Fighter, Tekken Tag Tournament 2, DLC (all tags)
Producer Katsuhiro Harada says that the characters are essential and shouldn't be charged for separately.
There were plenty of fans upset about the way DLC was handled in 'Street Fighter X Tekken' and as it turns out, 'Tekken producer Katsuhiro Harada wasn't too excited about it either.
" I see the characters and their move sets as chess pieces--they are essential items necessary in the game," he says. " we would never sell any of those individually."
That doesn't mean there won't be DLC at all in 'Tekken X Street Fighter' or 'Tekken Tag Tournament ,' but you can expect it to be more aesthetic in nature – no essential game components.
Source: GameSpot
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'Darksiders II' Pushed Back to August
Wed Apr 18, 2012 at 11:30 AM ETTags: Darksiders, Darksiders II, THQ, Release Date Changes (all tags)
You'll have to wait an extra few months to take the reins of Death.
If you've been waiting to get your hands on the sequel to 'Darksiders' you're going to have to wait just a touch longer. THQ announced today that 'Darksiders II' has been delayed until August.
THQ hasn't been doing too well recently in terms of income, and 'Darksiders II' is sure to be a big release for them. The company says that the reason for the delay is to ensure that the game meets the quality that the developers are looking for. A nice high Metacritic score and the sales that tend to translate could really help out.
Source: Joystiq
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