Super Street Fighter IV Now Available in NA

The Follow-Up to One of 2009's Highest-Rated Games Features 10 New Characters, New Ultra Combos, New Stages, Enhanced Online Play and Much More for $39.99 SAN MATEO, CA — April 27, 2010 — Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced Super Street Fighter® IV, the ultimate vision of Street Fighter®, is now available in North America for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. The follow up to one of Metacritic’s highest-rated games of 2009, Super Street Fighter IV features 10 new characters, new Ultra Combos, new stages, the return of Bonus Stages, and beefed-up online modes (including the free Tournament Mode DLC after launch) all for a low price of $39.99.

Super Street Fighter IV features the full roster of 25 characters from Street Fighter IV such as Ryu, Ken, Crimson Viper, Abel, El Fuerte, and Rufus, while adding 10 characters new to the world of Street Fighter IV. The impressive new roster includes classic combatants from previous Street Fighter games including Dudley, Ibuki, Makoto, Guy, Cody, T. Hawk, Dee Jay and Adon, as well as all-new characters to the series such as the mysterious and deadly Korean fighter Juri and the over-the-top oil wrestler Hakan.

Super Street Fighter IV adds new Ultra Combos for every character and advancements to the online matchmaking and online gameplay introduced in Street Fighter IV, including new modes Team Battle, Replay Channel, and Endless Battle. This will be followed by the all-new Tournament Mode, coming as a free download in June 2010, which will determine the best players in the world as Street Fighters compete online for unique Championship Titles.


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Skate 3 Lets You Hang Out with Your Friends

Electronic Arts and Black Box just released a new trailer showcasing the co-op aspects of Skate 3.

Utilizing some "realistic" dialogue and "real" players playing the game to perform the chit-chat, the video shows how players can meet up and join groups to shred some tricks around the city. But no matter the people demo-ing the game, it looks like a pretty slick jump-in jump-out feature.

Check out the Full HD video in our movies section.

Skate 3 is coming out in a few short weeks; it releases May 11th in the US and May 14th in the EU.

You guys excited for this one? The original Skate was tough for me to get into after a longstanding old-school Tony Hawk career. But this third entry's looking pretty good.

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Tecmo Bowl Throwback Coming to XBLA

The remake of the classic, Tecmo Bowl Throwback is coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, April 28th. This football blast from the p[ast will go for 800 MS Points via Xbox Live for Silver and Gold members. Here's some game info for a quick taste: The legend is back! Tecmo Bowl Throwback is a remake of the classic Tecmo Super Bowl, with the same rules and fast-paced gameplay as the original, but with the option to play it in brand new high-definition 3-D graphics. Switch it back to old school in real time with the same graphics and music from back in the day. Tecmo Bowl Throwback brings back the gameplay you loved, and stays true to the Tecmo Super Bowl legacy. Pick your team: Play as any of the 32 teams with customizable team names and rosters in full seasons, and compare your season stats with other players on the online leaderboards.

Battle your buddies: Battle it out with your friends in local multiplayer and kick off a game in Preseason, Season, or Pro Bowl modes.

Bring your game to Xbox LIVE: For the ultimate challenge, go online and match your skills against other players in online multiplayer matches!

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Check Out Halo Reach "Birth of a Spartan"

The new live-action short from director Noam Murro has hit the airwaves. In a sparse and futuristic world, the soldier destined to lead Noble Team gets injected to become a Spartan warrior.

The sixty second spot moves methodically through a simple scene, ending on a great shot of the soldier's face reflected back in the Spartan's Armor.

If you were wondering, it's not the same director that handled the ODST live-action campaign. That was Rupert Sanders. But despite the switch, I think their new direction was solidly executed. The CG looks smooth, the subtle glances tight, and the world believable. There should be an extended cut available soon, but for now check out this original entry into the Halo universe which is actually just advertising the upcoming Halo: Reach beta which starts on Monday.


Check out the full HD version in our movies section.

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IGN Scores a Samurai Shodown Sen Q & A

Martin Robinson, IGN UK, caught up with the SNK Playmore team and scored a quick interview. This time theu are covering topics such as the latest installment in the Samurai Shodown series, the genre itself, and of course.. the competition. Pop on over and check out the whole ,SNK Shodown: Samurai Shodown Sen Q & A, below is a quick teaser to wet your appetite:IGN: Despite the brief shot in the arm provided by Street Fighter IV, fighting games have yet to regain the popularity they enjoyed through the nineties. Why do you think this is?

SNK: First and foremost, due to transitions in gamers' tastes over the years and an ever changing market, it's quite difficult to compare the current state of the genre to that of the nineties. However, one possible factor could be the evolution of hardware, development technology, etc. leading to diversification in gameplay, and in turn gamers looking towards new game genres that appeal to them. However, with that in mind, we will continue our challenge within the genre, and do our best in living up to SNK's brand name and rich history of versus fighting games.

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Darkstar One Broken Alliance Gameplay Trailer

Kalypso Media, a global publisher of award-winning PC and console games today released a sneak peak at the upcoming space shooter/RPG - DarkStar One - Broken Alliance! Today we are pleased to release a new trailer for the upcoming game for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®. The new video features hi-resolution gameplay footage from the HD-powered space combat game which is set for a European release on June 4th, 2010.

Ready to don your space-suit and experience the adventure of a lifetime? DarkStar One – Broken Alliance is your chance to do just that, as it combines fast and furious in-the-cockpit starship combat with a deep storyline involving love, family, betrayal and mysterious alien races spread across a vast and dangerous solar system.

Play as Kayron Jarvis, a young and ambitious space faring adventurer as he attempts to unravel a family mystery, braving the depths of space, encounters strange alien cultures and blasts his enemies to dust in his uniquely customisable ship - the DarkStar One.

Developed by Gaming Minds Studio, part of the Kalypso Media Group, DarkStar One – Broken Alliance is presented in stunning Full 1080p High Definition graphics and will be available for Xbox 360 across Europe in June 2010. For more information visit the official website at www.darkstarone.com



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Movie Director Shares Project Natal Titles

IGN let us know that filmmaker James Gunn dropped some knowledge on a few games coming for Project Natal. Gunn attended the event "The Microsoft Experience." in Los Angeles that he later blogged about where he mentioned a new game he demoed called River Rush, which was yet to be announcement. He stated,"It's a game where you stand side by side in a river raft, so it's two people playing at once. To move right, you have to step right; to move left, you have to step left," he wrote. "...you have to jump up and slap floating stars in the air – the whole raft jumps up every time you do." Gunn's blog also went on to confirms a boxing and football title are in development but did not include any more details. I guess we have to wait until this years E3 to get the full lowdown on upcoming titles for Natal. What type of game would you like to see?

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Haggar for Mayor Spots from Final Fight Double Impact

Say what you will about Final Fight: Double Impact, this week's XBLA release and combo of the original Final Fight and Magic Sword, but the new Mayoral Campaign videos featuring the bulky Mike Haggar make me chuckle.

Without actual words to prove his points, Mike Haggar just yells and smashes things to prove his point in these part machinima, part in-game clips. From hamburger rain to punching eagles, Haggar delivers.

They've released three videos so far, of a promised six. You can check them out right here in their entirety. The second half of each video is the same, but don't miss the openings.

On Animals:


On Hunger:


The Debate:



I don't think I have the patience for beat-em-ups like I did when I was a kid, but I know I put a lot of time into the game back then.

Funny or failure - what's your call?

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Dead Rising 2 Coop Impressions

The guys at IGN had an opportunity last week to check out Capcom's Dead Rising 2 at Capcom's Captivate event. They had some playtime in Co-op mode for the next title in the series and shared their opinions. Go give it a read...Co-op so far is, well, basic. The lion's share of development work appears to have gone into getting the feature working rather than making it distinctive, and to that end, Dead Rising 2 appears to be mostly successful. All story progress belongs to the hosting player's game. The appeal for visiting players is in some ways reminiscent of a loot based RPG, where they can grind PP to level up their Chuck and build new weapons to bring back with them to their own game. The game's structure remains unchanged in co-op, with slight difficulty tweaks to speak of, but no other meaningful differences apparent.Read the Rest...

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Release Day For Lost Planet 2 DLC

This morning Capcom publicized the two Lost Planet 2 multiplayer maps that were previously announced as GameStop bonuses for customers who pre-ordered will now be made available as DLC when the game releases next month. The two maps are called Helix and Back to the Island . Both are water-based maps that will also include special Vital Suits for players to wear while battling against each other. No price point has been set.

Will these maps be worth it?

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New Gears of War Live Items

Xbox Live today is offering some new Gears of War 3 goodness in the form of new Live Avatar attire. They include armor, shirts, hat and even a pet Ticker. You can check them out by clicking over to this page.

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See the Sweat New MMA Movie

You saw the new screenshots on Friday, but this morning EA Sports released a new trailer showcasing the realistic depictions of their famous fighters, and the brutal action of the upcoming MMA.

The lighting effects look great and watching the video makes you want to hand the fighters a towel for the realistic sweat.

The video doesn't confirm if the trifecta of blood, sweat and tears comes into play, but the sweat is most definitely in full effect.

Fans of the genre should be getting excited for this upcoming release. The phenomena of MMA has blown up across the past few years and gaming needs something to reflect this.

Check out the trailer over in our movies section.

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New Dead Rising 2 Trailer

Capcom's annual media event Captivate just hit Hawaii and with it came a slew of new announcements and game information.

Among other screenshots, artwork and trailers, they've released a brand new Dead Rising 2 trailer which showcases some of the story elements surrounding the main character.

It barely shows any zombies, but fixing chainsaws to the bike and the addition of the main character's daughter keep the trailer interesting.

The original was a great time, though I never made it all the way through (and I couldn't read any text on my standard definition TV). Hopefully this sequel will be more user friendly.

Take a look at the new clip below:



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Halo Reach Multiplayer Modes

The guys from 1UP spoke with Bungie's multiplayer designers Lars Bakken and Derek Carroll to hammer out the new modes we will see in Halo: Reach. Here is the breakdown:

Headhunter: This mode is similar to Oddball mode where players drop skulls when they die. The object is to grab as many as you can and drop them off in a deposit zone. It seems you can carry multiple skulls at a given time, but if you get fragged you drop them for others to pick up. Headhunter can be either played as a team game or free-for-all.

Stockpile: This mode is Halo's version of Capture the Flag. Flags points appear randomly across the map and the object is to grab them and return them to their capture points.

Generator Defense: This is the game mode which appears only for the Overlook map within the Beta. Basically it's Spartans pitted against Elites in 3 on 3 action. The Elites try to destroy generators that are defended by the Spartans.

Invasion: Looks like Bungie is tight lipped on this game mode, sorry.

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Brand New Crackdown 2 Video Documentary

Ruffian Games and Microsoft Game Studios have just released a new video documentary showcasing some new aspects of Crackdown 2.

As a huge proponent of the original, I'm really looking forward to seeing the new game and getting to play in a redesigned sandbox. The original also had one of the few examples of truly innovate DLC that I liked, whereas I generally frown upon unnecessary additives. Nothing beats either the Harpoon Gun or the "Keys to the City."

In regards to the video itself, I must say developers are stepping up the game, as it uses some great green screen effects for the background chaos.

Some notable quotes include "the highest point in the city is now ridiculously higher than it ever was before," and "in the first game we went massively upwards, and in the second we've added an extra dimension and we're going down" (seems to indicate there is an underground component to the sequel). There's also a shot of two helicopters using some kind of tractor beam to lift a truck through the city. The co-op looks stellar.

Check out the piece right here:


Or the HD version over in our movies section.

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IGN Rewind Theater Ashes to Ashes

IGN editors pick apart the Gears of War 3 trailer, Ashes to Ashes and try to make sense of it all.  

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Skate 3 Demo Coming to Xbox Live Marketplace

Looks like we can get our skate boarding on with a demo of Skate 3 coming April 15th. Here is the official press release that was sent out.

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - Black Box, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that the demo for the highly-anticipated SKATE 3 will hit Xbox Live Marketplace and the PlayStation Network on April 15th, 2010. The demo will give players a taste of the University District in the all-new skater's paradise of Port Carverton. Players will shred through a series of single and multiplayer challenges including Domination, Own the Lot, and the bone-crushing Hall of Meat.

In addition to the modes and challenges, players can learn the ropes or perfect their skills in the all-new Skate.School featuring Coach Frank. Gamers can also sample the all-new object dropper by using 24 different items to tweak and alter the University District to create a personalized demo experience. Once players have that perfect trick nailed, they can capture the moment with the in-game Replay Editor and upload footage of themselves with the Skate series' immensely popular Skate.Reel.

SKATE 3 is the definitive co-op skateboarding experience as players build the ultimate team to take on unique team challenges, compete against rival crews online and shred the streets. In the end, SKATE 3 takes skateboarding to a new level with more tricks, improved off board actions, and gnarly Hall of Meat carnage.

SKATE 3 hits retailers in North America on May 11th, 2010 and worldwide on May 14th, 2010 and is available on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system and the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. The game is rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB and "16+" by PEGI. More information can be found at www.skate.ea.com, become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/skate, or follow us on Twitter @ Hippyjump.

About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS, EA, EA Mobile and POGO. In fiscal 2009, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.2 billion and had 31 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.

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New Lost Planet 2 Trailer

Lost Planet 2 arrives next month, and Capcom have just released the latest trailer to the game called "The Final Episode."

It features numerous more environments from the game, a slew of characters, a hint at the overall story, and an ending that I think makes the entire video worth it.

It clocks in at around five minutes and is quite a thing to buffer, but give it a look if you're curious at all about this third person co-op shooter.

I played the original four-player demo a few months back, against that slug beast, which was pretty fun, but this reveal shows off a lot more of what players will be up against.

The ending shots of the monsters versus the army are fantastic.

Take a look:


Or check out the full sized HD version here.


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Extended Kane & Lynch 2 Trailer Drops

Kane & Lynch 2 has been doing some heavy promotional work these past few weeks, and this morning we have the extended "Welcome to Shanghai" trailer up.

It features 22 more seconds of in-game footage, cut in near the end of the original trailer. You can check out the extended cut in our movies section.

From everything I've seen, the developers have taken some interesting design choices by focusing on the shaky handheld feel of documentary filmmaking and home movies. By giving it this almost pixellated, amateur look, they're able to focus less on the graphics and (hopefully) more on the gameplay.

Time will tell as Kane & Lynch 2 marches toward its late August release date.

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Alan Wake Building a Thriller Video

With the game announced as gold and no more features of it pushing into the indefinite future, Alan Wake is almost upon us.

We mentioned the video along with announcing the game went gold on Wednesday, but we've now brought a copy over to TeamXbox for you to check out if you missed it.

I hadn't been paying the closest attention to it, thinking it would keep slipping off into infinity. But after watching this new video my interest is not only rekindled it's on fire.

We'll see if next month's release can keep that interest burning. Where do you stand on this long gestating title?

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Gears of War 3 Trailer Premiere

Tonight on the Jimmy Fallon show CliffyB from Epic Games appeared to premiere the new Gears of War 3 trailer, Ashes to Ashes. Cfliffy B did confirmed the game will have double barrel shotguns and female soldiers and also announced the game is currently slated an April 8, 2011 release date. Enjoy and let us know what you think!

Update: Okay, the embed trailer the Jimmy Fallon Show offers is not working. Justclick over to his site to check it.

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IGN Interview Beta Maps

IGN published a really informative interview with Chris Carney and Lars Bakken, Multiplayer Design Leads at Bungie, regarding the four multiplayer maps included in the beta.

IGN: Why did you choose these specific maps for inclusion in the beta?

Chris Carney: All four maps were chosen in order to test a specific selection of gametypes and team sizes. Sword Base and Powerhouse cover the Slayer, Headhunter, end of the spectrum, Overlook is perfect for the NT 1* ("Generator Defense") game type, and Boneyard is a great landscape custom built for Invasion. Each map brings unique elements that we want to evaluate and hopefully contain enough variety to be appealing for the duration of the Beta.

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Prison Break Hits Retail Stores Running

Prison Break: The Conspiracy has reached retail stores today for anyone looking to relive the TV series, Prison Break. Check out the official press release:

HERMOSA BEACH, CA - Deep Silver, the games label of Koch Media, a worldwide producer and distributor of digital entertainment products, announced today that Prison Break: The Conspiracy is now available for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Playstation 3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC in North America.

Prison Break: The Conspiracy is the video game adaptation of the award-winning FOX television show. The storyline presents the events of Season One from the perspective of an all-new character, Tom Paxton. Paxton, an undercover agent for the Company, is sent to Fox River State Penitentiary to investigate new inmate Michael Scofield and ensure that he will not jeopardize the Company's plans for Scofield's brother, who they have framed for a crime that he didn't commit. But where will Paxton's loyalties ultimately lie?

Prison Break: The Conspiracy features the original cast members of the TV show, including Dominic Purcell as Lincoln Burrows, Wentworth Miller as Michael Scofield, and Robert Knepper as Theodore "T-Bag" Bagwell. Furthermore, the game design and story were in part created by the writers of the show, ensuring an authentic and exciting experience.

"We're proud that Prison Break: The Conspiracy is on the loose," said Jon Schutts, currently serving 25 to life at Deep Silver, Inc. "For the first time, Prison Break fans can truly be an integral part of their favorite show and extend their experience beyond what was seen on TV. Fans of the show and gamers of all levels will enjoy this brand new break."

Prison Break: The Conspiracy, developed by ZootFly, is available now at retail stores across North America for $39.99 for consoles and $29.99 for Windows PC; it is rated T for Teen by the ESRB. For more information on Prison Break: The Conspiracy, please visit http://prisonbreak.deepsilver.com.

About Deep Silver
Since 2003, Deep Silver has developed and distributed interactive games for all leading videogame platforms. In all, the company has published more than 80 games. Deep Silver products are designed to equally appeal to a wide audience, from kids to adults. For more information please visit www.deepsilver.com

About Koch Media
Koch Media is a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products (software, games and movies on DVD). The company's own publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe and the USA. It has also formed strategic alliances and distribution relationships with numerous software and games manufacturers: Avid Technology, Blade Interactive, Braingame, Capcom, Cyberlink, Dofus, DTP Entertainment, Focus Home Interactive, G-Data, Kaspersky Labs, Magix, Mindscape, Nero, Paradox Entertainment, Playlogic, RTL Interactive, Square Enix, System 3 etc. Headquartered in Planegg near Munich/Germany, Koch Media owns branches in Germany, England, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Nordics, Benelux and the USA. www.kochmedia.com

About Zootfly
Founded in December 2002, ZootFly specializes in the development of action adventure games for the Microsoft Xbox 360, PlayStation?3 system and the PC. All of the games are being powered by a proprietary real-time game engine. Based in Slovenia, Europe, ZootFly's team has accumulated over 100 years of international experience and knowledge in the games industry and is empowered by numerous triumphs and precious battle scars. They have been involved in the development and production of over 15 published games. A complete list, along with further information, can be found on ZootFly's official website: http://www.zootfly.com

About Twentieth Century FOX Licensing & Merchandising
A recognized industry leader, Twentieth Century FOX Licensing and Merchandising licenses and markets properties worldwide on behalf of Twentieth Century FOX Film Corporation, Twentieth Television and FOX Broadcasting Company, as well as third party lines. The division is aligned with Twentieth Century FOX Television, one of the top suppliers of primetime entertainment programming to the broadcast networks.

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Top LIVE Games

If you get into stats and need to know which games on Xbox LIVE are getting the most play, then Major Nelson has just what you need! He’s posted up the games in order of popularity and you can see the top Xbox 360 LIVE titles below. You can also check out the full listing of LIVE Activity for the week of March 29 that includes the top Arcade games, indie games and even see what’s hot for the original Xbox. Xbox 360 Top LIVE Titles (based on UU’s)
1 Modern Warfare 2
2 Halo 3
3 Battlefield Bad Co. 2
4 Call of Duty: WaW
5 FIFA 10
6 Call of Duty 4
7 Game Room ***
8 GTA IV (Purchase the full game for direct download)
9 Gears of War 2
10 Left 4 Dead 2
11 Forza Motorsport 3 (Download the demo)
12 Splinter Cell Conviction Demo (Download the demo)
13 FINAL FANTASY XIII
14 NBA 2K10
15 Halo 3: ODST
16 Just Cause 2 Demo (Purchase the game)
17 Madden NFL 10 (Download the demo)
18 Borderlands
19 NHL 10
20 Assassin's Creed II

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F.E.A.R. 3 Announcement Trailer

F.E.A.R. 3 is coming and Warner Bros. Interactive have released a live-action trailer to showcase the creepy nature of its third entry into the series.

It shows Alma on in operating room and her sons coming in to meet her, violence all over.

Some in-game footage is spliced in near the end, but the majority of this video is live action. Despite the canned screams that I've heard used time and time again in games and movies, the trailer still does a good job at being unsettling.

Take a look at the video now.

The game is scheduled for release sometime this Autumn.

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F.E.A.R. 3 Coming

Just when you thought you escaped your fears, Warner Bros. Interactive announced F.E.A.R. 3 for the Xbox 360, PS3 and the PC. This latest installment will be featuring Alma's sons, Paxton Fettel and Point Man. They will be fully playable character and as an added bonus, this title will introduce co-op play into the mix. You won't be going in alone anymore.  Day 1 Studios will take on this project and will be working with director John Carpenter and writer Steve Niles. Which will make for one scary ride.

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Alpha Protocol Developer Diary #7

SEGA and Obsidian Entertainment have recently released their latest Developer Diary for the upcoming espionage-thriller-RPG title Alpha Protocol.

This seventh entry in the diary series touches on character, gadgets and locations. It also shows off even more of the game, slated to come out in the beginning of June.

You can view the full diary over in our video section.

The promotional video shows some interesting scenes and I'm curious to see just how far the situational choice mechanism goes. From the video it looks like it's all mood-based, rather than dialogue-based a la Mass Effect.

Anyone hotly anticipating this one?

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Kane & Lynch 2 Welcome to Shanghai

We didn't get a chance to post up the latest Kane & Lynch 2 trailer when it launched, but we didn't want to miss out on the opportunity to show it.

It's a nice HD version of the trailer clocking in at 56.9mb (sorry to those with slower connections). I dig the cinema verite camera work, as it gives a sense of reality to the cinematics. The look of the marketplace fight reminds me a lot of Stranglehold, though the gameplay is obviously different.

After all that surrounded the first game, how do you guys feel about the sequel so far?

The game's slated for release on August 24, 2010.

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Bioware Bazaar, Big Prizes

Bioware is putting 2,189 prizes up for auction in an enormous contest they started just this week.

Participation requires a few different steps, following @biofeed on Twitter to learn of challenges, earning tokens to use as currency in the auction, and finally bidding on the different prize items using the tokens you've collected.

The contest is currently up and running, with auctions beginning on Tuesday, April 6 at 9am Pacific and running through 4pm Pacific on April 10, 2010.

The prizes range from posters and PC parts, to copies of Bioware games, a branded Mass Effect 2 Xbox 360 and even custom PCs.

If you haven't signed up yet, it's time to get started earning tokens and preparing for the auctions early next week. There are tons of prizes to go around so there's no reason to not at least give it a shot.

You can find the official rules and regulations and details at Bioware's Community Site.

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A Mystery USB Drive Arrived Today

We have a little mystery on our hands. A plain manila envelope, with no return address, came to the IGN offices today with a single 1gig USB drive. The USB drive only contained two files; an MP3 audio file and a single text document file. The only hint as to where it came from is the postmark stamp from Maryland. Below is the information we have extracted.

A man in audio file reads out these letters:

MOD ZZZ JNQRYD3FRP

When viewing the audio file in MS Word, this code is printed:

00000000 00000210 00000825 000000000037474B 00000000 0016FDA0 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000TCON

The text document contains only these six words:

Cryptography

Isotope

Philanthropy

Hydrogen

Ember

Rebirth

We have a good thread going on about this, drop by and share your thoughts.

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AQUA Coming to XBLA

The latest Press Release down the pipe is from the Games Distillery about their upcoming naval shooter, AQUA. The game will be released this summer (2010) on Xbox LIVE Arcade. You can get some pics and rough details on the Games Distillery site right now, but I'll pop the PR in here for your convenience.Frankfurt, Germany, April 7th 2010 – Today, the Slovak development studio Games Distillery officially announces that their upcoming naval shooter “AQUA” will be released in summer 2010 by Microsoft Game Studios on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system. “AQUA” is a stylish arcade-action shooter with numerous tactical elements, driven by an entertaining story with beautiful hand-drawn comic sequences. The thrilling campaign mode and various exciting multiplayer modes are on the top level of audio-visual presentation for the target platform. The game itself is presented in a fictional Imperial Victorian setting.

In “AQUA” the player will take control of an elite cruiser and steer into the middle of a raging naval war where masses of enemies and allies engage in real-time operations. Being attacked from above and below the water surface the player has to destroy masses of enemies’ troops to be victorious. By unlocking new ship-types, weapons and upgrades, the player will have the opportunity to enhance his ship and gear up for the next fight. Choosing from various tactics and forming special supporting squadrons, the player will also have the option to command offensive and defensive troops in order to overcome large enemy formations and defensive installations.

“We are proud that AQUA will be released by Microsoft Game Studios for Xbox LIVE® Arcade, as this underlines our philosophy to deliver products of excellent quality and with a distinguishing mark within their segment. With AQUA, we want to take the genre of dual-stick arcade shooters an evolutionary step forward and deliver a story driven gaming experience on the vanguard of audiovisual quality compared to available arcade titles”, Juergen Reusswig, CEO and Development Director at Games Distillery comments.

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Sniper Ghost Warrior Trailer

Have a peek at Sniper: Ghost Warrior Trailer to see what kind of action this game will bring. If you are a sniping fan, this game might be something you want in your sights.

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Two New Games on Demand

Somebody must have reached "F" in the Xbox 360 gaming library, as two new titles have hit Games on Demand in different regions this morning.

Fable II has dropped in all regions except for Japan, retailing for $19.99 and taking up 7gb of your precious cargo space.

Next up is Fallout 3, which has finally made its way to Europe, Asia and Australia (North America got it back in early March).

So you've now got more options available to take up space. Good thing USB flash support dropped at the same time.

Any takers? Seems like a lot of these Games on Demand age to the point where you can definitely find cheaper physical copies. But if you have the cash, you can't argue the ease of download.

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According to Tom's Guide, the future looks bright for Microsoft in the ongoing console wars. In an article titled The Xbox 360 Will Win the Console Wars, they've picked a winner in large part to the direction and drive for the future. It is as clear as can be: Nintendo is stuck in the past, Sony is confused about the present, and Microsoft is preparing for the future. While the Xbox 360 may not be the console with the highest potential out there, Microsoft is playing an incredibly smart game against its rivals that will get bloody later this year. Here are three reasons why Nintendo and Sony are in trouble in the console market and why Microsoft will come out on top. (More)

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Final Fight Double Impact Screenshots

This HD re-release of the influential beat-em-up comes with a graphical makeover and more, along with the more obscure classic Magic Sword thrown in to boot.

Here is a first glimpse at what the game looks like.

     

     

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Kane & Lynch 2 Screenshots

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days is a raw and brutal crime shooter designed to take players on an even more intense story experience, following two of gaming’s most disturbed criminals, through the gritty Shanghai underworld.

Introducing a new visual experience, Kane & Lynch 2™: Dog Days is inspired by documentary filmmakers and the user-generated era. Every aspect of the game has been designed to deliver a fresh perspective to the words ‘intensity’ and ‘realism’ in video games.

Today we have added three new screenshots of the upcoming game to our screenshot gallery.

     

     

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New Army of Two Campaign Pack

Are you prepared to return to war-torn Shanghai? EA Montreal today released an all-new co-op campaign map pack titled ‘Chapters of Deceit’ on Xbox Live for the award-winning, ARMY OF TWO™: THE 40th DAY. The map pack will be available on April 1 on the PlayStation Network. ARMY OF TWO: THE 40th DAY – Chapters of Deceit puts players back amidst the disaster in Shanghai where they will stumble upon new information that could help end the invasion by Jonah and his 40th Day Initiative army. However, they quickly learn that everyone is out for themselves and no one can be trusted. The lives of this iconic two-man private military team are at risk, forcing players to rely on each other to get out alive.

Originally released in January 2010, ARMY OF TWO: THE 40th DAY boasts a robust playbook of co-op moves. The game features one of the most extensive and varied weapon customization systems ever found in an action/shooter game. Players can mix and match weapon parts and execute strategic two-man tactics that create a one-of-a-kind co-op action experience.

ARMY OF TWO: THE 40th DAY – Chapters of Deceit is available for $9.99 or 800 Microsoft points. ARMY OF TWO: THE 40th DAY is rated “M” by the ESRB and is available for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and the PSP.

For more information on ARMY OF TWO: THE 40th DAY please visit: www.armyoftwo.com. For more information on EA Montreal, please visit www.eamontreal.com or www.ea.com. Or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/Army_Of_Two.

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According to a fresh off the presses press release, a new deal has cropped up for XBLA lovers! The quirky and funk-ified racing game called Mad Tracks is going on sale for half price (From $9.99 to $4.99) for one week. This three-year-old game still offers up a ton of fun as toy racers battle it out for achievements and bragging rights. Mad Tracks is an action-packed toy-car racing game, with toy cars powered by spring engines. Complete up to 45 challenges and gather 12 crazy achievements. Races are set in everyday places, like toy stores, mini-golf parks, and restaurants. Compete with your family and friends on a multiplayer split screen. And it's not just about racing: outpace your opponents by winning at pool or darts, or befuddle them with rockets or freezers.

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Blur Beta Comes to Xbox 360 on April 6

In the latest episode of Kotaku Talk Radio, Gareth Wilson from Bizarre Creations revealed that Blur will be opening up its multiplayer beta to the greater Xbox Live community, hopefully by April 6th.

It will be a free download and users will be able to snag some track time against others online to test this upcoming racer.

This is an Xbox only event, so PC and PS3 users have to wait until the game's release to get a taste. For Bizarre, it was a matter of not spreading themselves too thin. They need to focus on finishing the game, and not just making sure the beta is up and running across multiple systems.

[ Blur Beta Set to Open To All (Xbox 360) Users, And Why It Won't Come to the PS3 on Kotaku]

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Mega Man 10 Arrives

Mega Man 10 has hit XBLA today, bringing old school charm (read: insane difficulty) and retro sensibilities.

Stepping in at 800 Microsoft Points ($10), it's a modern take on an old way of making games. Afterall, I found myself looking for a cartridge to blow on after Mega Man 9, this one should be no different.

I daresay 10 year old me was much better at these games though, and had more patience.

You can queue up the download from the Xbox Marketplace right now.

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