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Monthly Archives: July 2014
Batman: Arkham Knight pre-orders will include Red Hood story mission at GameStop
GameStop isn’t wasting any time in implementing their plan to offer exclusive bonuses to those who pre-order some of the biggest upcoming games. First there was Alien: Isolation‘s “Last Survivor” mission and now comes an offer of a special Red Hood mission for Batman: Arkham Knight.
Multiple characters over the years have used the Red Hood alias in DC Comics continuity. The Joker himself was the first to wear Red Hood costume, in the time before his days as the Clown Prince of Crime. Maybe Batman’s nemesis isn’t as dead as previously thought. But without delving into conspiracy theories, the second Robin, Jason Todd, also wore the Red Hood costume for a time.
Pre-order #BatmanArkhamKnight at GameStop now to play as Red Hood in the exclusive story pack: http://t.co/6tHHdNcehU pic.twitter.com/TrmFVe3zMl
— GameStop (@GameStop) July 23, 2014
Another bonus mission, this one starring Harley Quinn, will also be given to those who pre-order the game. It’s unknown when (or if) either bonus mission will be made available for those who don’t pre-order Arkham Knight, which will be released for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One sometime in 2015.
Posted in News, PC, PS4, Xbox One
Tagged Batman: Arkham Knight
Square-Enix announces a Limited Edition for Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMix
The Limited Edition of Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMix was announced this morning by Square-Enix at the PlayStation Blog.
The Limited Edition of Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMix will be available as a free upgrade for those who pre-order the standard game, while supplies last. The compilation will include include three games: Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep Final Mix, and Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded. Buyers of the Limited Edition will also receive a special pin badge.
The PlayStation Blog announcement also included new screenshots from the high definition version of Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded.
Posted in News, PS3
Tagged Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMix
Valve adds traditional thumbstick to Steam Controller
Engadget has a look at the latest iteration of Valve’s Steam Controller… and now they’ve added a thumbstick. The very traditional-looking stick replaces a set of directional buttons on the lefthand side of the controller. The stick sits below the left trackpad, which remains in the same spot. The right side of the controller looks the same as it did before with another trackpad and four face buttons.
This is the third design of Valve’s Steam Controller that the developer has made public. The controller was originally unveiled last year and Valve dropped a planned touchscreen earlier this year. It’s expected to be available in 2015, but who knows, Valve might have other iterations of the Steam Controller up their sleeve.
This new version of Valve’s Steam Controller makes it look closer to a standard console controller, however, a part of me thinks that the trackpad and analog stick fighting for controller real estate on the left side make it look a little unwieldy. But what do I know? I love the three-pronged Nintendo 64 controller.
Uncharted movie bumps Amazing Spider-Man 3 for a 2016 release
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Uncharted film will get a planned release on June 10, 2016, bumping The Amazing Spider-Man 3 back to 2018.
This may come as a surprise to some, given that the production team has changed directors and writers multiple times. From David O. Russell’s weird crime family concept, with DeNiro and Pesci as Nathan Drake’s non-canonical father and uncle, to Neil Burger’s short tenure as director, the production has been stuck in development hell for a while.
This version of the film is being written by David Guggenheim, not to be confused with Davis Guggenheim, director of An Inconvenient Truth. David Guggenheim has action credits under his belt with movies like Safe House, and Nicholas Cage vehicle Stolen. Slightly more promising is the current director Seth Gordon, director of Horrible Bosses and the WarGames remake. More importantly for gamers, he directed the quintessential documentary about what a horrible person Billy Mitchell is (also Donkey Kong), King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters.
No word yet on whether or not the production team has made the right choice and decided to hire Nathan Fillion to play Drake.
Posted in Etcetera, News
Tagged Comic-Con 2014, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
Nintendo opens up Mario Kart 8 Comic-Con tournament to the masses
If you can’t be at Comic-Con this year, you can still get in on some of the action if you have a Wii U. Announced in a recent tweet, Nintendo will be opening up the live Mario Kart 8 tournaments to anyone who wants to join… so long as they own a Wii U, and a copy of the game.
Think you can take on the winners from our #SDCC #MK8 tournaments? Now’s your chance! pic.twitter.com/XQEQqOeDMt
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 23, 2014
The tournaments will start this Friday, with a number of game modes and events, including Bob-ombs only, Frantic Mode, and straight out of a slapstick movie from the 20’s, Banana’s Only. Participants will be taking on the best players from San Diego all weekend, Friday through Sunday. Anyone wishing to join the fun should enter the game’s Tournament Mode, and enter the codes corresponding to the desired event.
Posted in News, Wii U
Tagged Comic-Con 2014, Mario Kart 8
XBL Store Today: Walking Dead S2 Ep4, TMNT Training Lair, Might & Magic: Forgotten Wars
Three new Xbox 360 games are now available to download from the Xbox Live Game Store. First up is the latest episode of The Walking Dead Season 2, Amid the Ruins:
The Walking Dead Season 2: Amid the Ruins ($4.99)
Episode four of a five-part game series set in Robert Kirkman’s award-winning universe.
Dynamite description, guys. Next up is a Kinect-based Ninja Turtles game based on the upcoming movie. By the way, it’s free:
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Training Lair (Free)
Step into the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle lair and train to become a ninja. In this action-packed Kinect driven experience, use your skills to complete various missions using different Ninja Turtle weapons. Unlock photo backgrounds and pose with your favorite Ninja Turtle to share photos with your friends on Facebook.
Finally, we’ve got Ubisoft’s card battler, Might & Magic Duel of Champions: Forgotten Wars:
Might & Magic Duel of Champions: Forgotten Wars ($9.99)
Immerse yourself into Duel of Champions: Forgotten Wars and enter the legendary universe of Might & Magic. Experience the best strategic online card game in Forgotten Wars that offers an exciting 30+ mission solo campaign as well as an exciting multiplayer duel. With more than 650 unique cards to collect and 100+ hours of game content to unlock and explore, the adventures you can have are unlimited!
Posted in News, Xbox 360
Tagged The Walking Dead Season 2
Daily Scoop: July 23, 2014 – So many appointments
I spent all of yesterday at various doctors appointments – and I mean all of yesterday. I left my house at 9am and got home at 5pm. I might as well have been at work!
There’s a brand new Humble Bundle available, and it’s the Humble Square Enix Bundle! Pay what you want for Thief Gold, Daikatana, Mini Ninjas, Anachronox, Hitman: Codename 47, and Hitman 2: Silent Assassin. Pay more than the average of $8.16 to unlock Deus Ex: Invisible War, Deus Ex: The Fall, Hitman: Absolution, Nosgoth Veteran Pack, and Battlestations: Midway. Pay $15 or more to unlock the final tier: Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director’s Cut, Just Cause 2, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition, and Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days. That’s a ton of games!
The Shoe Bundle is the latest over at Indie Royale. Beat the current minimum to get Stealth Bastard Deluxe, Savant: Ascent, Mr. Bree+, Jack Lumber, Fly’n, Oozi: Earth Adventure, Akane the Kunoichi, and Doomed’n Damned.
Finally, Steam has some deals going today as well. The Midweek Madness is all about Eve Online – you can get “75% off the Starter Pack, 50% off subscriptions, 33% off the Entrepreneur Bundle, and 10% off PLEX.” Go check it out. The Daily Deal is Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit for $4.99. Scoop ’em up!
There are a few t-shirts as well. Check them out after the jump!
Posted in Daily Scoop, Etcetera, News
EA casts a six-week delay on Dragon Age: Inquisition’s release
Electronic Arts hit one other game with a delay late last night… Dragon Age: Inquisition. However, unlike Battlefield Hardline, Inquisition has only been pushed back six weeks. Mark Darrah, Inquisition’s Executive Producer, wrote on the Dragon Age Blog that his team at BioWare needs this extra month and a half to “improve the overall experience”:
I’m privileged to be a part of a team that has been working very hard to surpass every measure they’ve set for themselves. That has meant completing huge amounts of game content, fixing bugs both big and small, and improving the overall experience. This last bit of time is about polishing the experience we want you to see. Ensuring that our open spaces are as engaging as possible. Strengthening the emotional impact of the Hero’s choices. And ensuring the experience you get is the best it can be in the platform you choose to play on.
Originally set to launch on October 7, Dragon Age: Inquisition will now be released for the PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One on November 18.