Warp Zoned Presents
Author: Ryan Littlefield
Mindjack receives more maps for endless troop-killing
Square Enix has let loose on content for Mindjack, the recently-released sci-fi shooter for the PS3 and Xbox 360. Two new map packs will soon be available for download on each console’s online service. The first pack was actually released yesterday, on Valentine’s Day. D’awwwwww, how sweet. The second pack is scheduled for March 8th.
Each of the two collections will cost $7.00 (or 560 Microsoft Points) each, and will each feature three new maps which allow the player to continue the fight against the endlessly-invading Nerkas soldiers.
I don’t know about any other players of this game, but as far as I’m concerned, there was already enough endless shooting on the game’s first time around.
Tetris to take walls and tabletops by storm this year
With a slew of newly-announced merchandise, Tetris promises not to leave their long-time players feeling burned out. This year, Techno Source will be releasing Tetris Link, a tabletop strategy game where players must link Tetriminos while preventing their opponents from doing so. The game is intended for two to four players, and is estimated to retail around $25.
In addition, Blue Planet Software will be releasing a card game (Wait….?) version of Tetris, simply called Tetris: The Card Game. Soon to follow are both a dice game, and a single player strategy game.
Another interesting announcement entailed the release of Tetris Premium Wall Graphics, which comes as no surprise – with all the videos of Tetris being played on buildings, why would it be?
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Tagged Tabletop Games, Tetris
Paranormal Activity game creeps onto iPhone
Augmented Reality’s Ogmento Inc. announced Paranormal Activity: Sanctuary for iPhone, which is a location-based “reality game.” Players can use their surrounding environments – namely public locations – to enhance the thrill of the game, which urges players to keep demons at bay by announcing their presence at any given location through the app.
Ogmento’s co-founder Brian Selzer says: “The Paranormal Activity franchise embodies the powerful psychological space between what’s real and what’s imagined; we wanted to encapsulate that feeling in an iPhone game and use augmented reality to accentuate the overall game experience in a way that has never been done before.”
Now I’m scared. No, not because of how scary Paranormal Activity was, moreso because the Paranormal Activity movies just weren’t good movies (in my opinion). And now a game? Well, alright. I shouldn’t judge it just yet. I always thought that the integration of real-life locations into “swarm-type” games were cool. Give Paranormal Activity: Sanctuary a shot, even if only because it’s a free app.
1001 Video Games You Must Play Before You Die Review: The Ultimate Top 10 List
Think about this for a minute: everyone likes top 10 lists. There are plenty of people out there who like video games, and many of them have at least one favorite. Now, imagine adding these two things together in a mixing bowl along with full-color screenshots, all-encompassing write-ups, and an organized timeline of these games’ release dates. What do you get? Naturally, you get Tony Mott’s book 1001 Video Games You Must Play Before You Die. (more…)
The Darkness II gets brought under the spotlight
In an announcement today, 2K Games stated that they have been working on a sequel to 2007’s action/shooter hybrid The Darkness. The Darkness II continues the story of Jackie Estacado, protagonist and demon-armed city-dweller of the first game. No word has been given on whether Faith No More’s Mike Patton would return to voice the demonic creatures, but 2K has revealed Digital Extremes as the game’s developer, again working out of the popular The Darkness comic book series.
Marc Silvestri, co-creator of the comics stated the following:
“Yeah, call me biased, but this second installment of Jackie Estacado’s epic saga is – in my humble opinion – one of the most brutally cool games I’ve ever played. 2K Games hammered this one out of the park.”
We’ll see, Marc. We’ll see.
The Darkness II is expected to arrive on Xbox 360, PS3, and PC this fall.
Posted in News, PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Tagged The Darkness II
Capcom Mobile brings Nero from hell to iPhone
Since Devil May Cry 4‘s release four years ago, gamers have been looking for a new Devil May Cry game to sink their teeth into. (And no, I don’t mean THIS garbage.) While their thirst won’t be completely quenched, Capcom Mobile has decided to throw a bargain their way. Not only is Devil May Cry 4 releasing on Apple’s App Store for iPhone and iPod Touch, it’s got a limited time launch price of $1.99. I mean, heck, I already OWN Devil May Cry 4 and I’m still considering it.
The game is available now with retina display graphics and GameCenter achievement support. No details regarding an iPad release have been announced.
Posted in Mobile, News
Tagged Devil May Cry 4
New Homefront release date revealed… March 15
Through a post on Homefront’s own Twitter account, the new release date of March 15th has been revealed. This is the US release date for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 versions; the UK will have to wait a few days longer (until March 18th). The game has been pushed back several times for various reasons, but it looks as though it will finally make its way to shelves soon enough… just a week later than expected. It seems as though the publishers have about as much vision on a shipping date as the character on the game’s cover art.
Sega Rally Online Arcade to race onto PSN/XBLA this year
Just yesterday, Sega announced that it would be revamping the classic Sega Rally series in the form of Sega Rally Online Arcade – which was inspired by Sega Rally 3 and Sega Rally Revo. Sega Rally Online Arcade will feature full-fledged HD visuals and the ability to compete in races online, a feat never-before tackled by the Sega Rally titles.
In addition to online competitive play, Sega Rally Online Arcade will also offer the famed Time Attack and Championship Battle modes, achievement/trophy support, online leaderboards, and the combination of five drivers and 13 rally cars to choose from.
And as you may have guessed from the “Arcade” attached to the end of the title, the game will be available only on the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade when it’s released later this year.
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Tagged Sega Rally Online Arcade