Need for Speed Most Wanted Gets a Multiplayer Teaser

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Adriaan Noordzij

The reboot of the Need for Speed franchise’s Most Wanted iteration has been gaining a lot of attention lately, probably because it shares the exact same name as the game it is updating, which is a bit strange. However, with Burnout veterans, Criterion at the helm this time around, it appears that we may actually have a much more intense and crash-heavy Need for Speed title on our hands. Hot Pursuit was an excellent addition to the Need for Speed franchise, and it appears that the update of Most Wanted is going to follow in the footsteps of that particular game’s blueprint based on this brief multiplayer teaser. Check it out after the jump!

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Grid 2 Officially Announced, Trailer Released

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Adriaan Noordzij

After its recent teaser trailer, Codemasters has pulled back the curtain on Grid 2, a sequel to the popular street racer from several years ago. After the success of the DiRT franchise, Grid fell off the map for awhile, much to the chagrin of drift kings and urban racing professionals around the world who enjoyed the game’s unique blend of realism and arcade racing. Those cries of dismay should be silenced by the recent announcement of the Grid 2, but in case you’re still muttering a bit, the following trailer should silence your concerns. Have a look after the jump!

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Xbox 720 to Release Before 2014, According to New Microsoft Ad

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Adriaan Noordzij

 

Microsoft has a pretty bad habit of ensuring that all of its employees are on the same page, as recently the company has been backpedaling on several of its recent comments regarding the next Xbox. After accidentally letting it slip that “the next Xbox” would work in synergy with Microsoft’s other upcoming devices and software, the boys and girls at Redmond have been trying to cover their tracks and perform damage control. Now, however, it appears Balmer and Co. have a little more work cut out for them, as a new Xbox ad suggests that the next Xbox will be releasing sometime before 2014.

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Darksiders II Crucible Mode Announced

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Adriaan Noordzij

The hotly-anticipated Darksiders II just got one more reason to be a part of your gaming library when it releases later this month. Crucible mode, which is essentially Batman: Arkham Asylum’s challenge mode with some added incentives for those who who choose to partake in it. Unlike Batman, however, the Crucible will feature mini-bosses and real bosses, both of which offer sweet loot at the end of every fifth round. You can also opt to continue at the end of the fifth round for a chance at better loot, but at the potential risk of losing any loot you’ve already accumulated. It’s essentially Who Wants to Be a Millionare? with loot. Awesome! Hit the jump for some gameplay.

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THQ Cancels Guillermo del Toro’s InSane

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Adriaan Noordzij

While we never knew much about the barely-revealed InSane from esteemed film director, Guillermo del Toro, it appears that THQ was very unhappy with the development of the title, as has since cancelled it. The cancellation follows in the wake of other recent THQ studio closures and game cancels, which resulted in the company’s first profit in quite some time. While some may lament the fact that the publisher put a lot of people out of jobs in the process, there’s no denying that the move was smart business from CEO Brian Farrell. Regardless, our condolescences to the employees and their families of recently closed THQ studios.

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Call of Duty Black Ops 2 Multiplayer Reveal Trailer

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Adriaan Noordzij

After being teased earlier this month, the Call of Duty Black Ops 2 multiplayer reveal has finally hit the internet. Showcasing what looks to be an all-new aesthetic, some interesting new technology to play around with, and a whole-hearted dedicated to near-future warfare, Black Ops 2 looks more like a future Ghost Recon than Future Soldier ever did. Although the core gameplay appears to be completely intact, there seem to be a few new tools and gadgets at players’ disposal, so things may be considerably different this time around. Check it out for yourself after the jump.

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How Many Consoles Will Exist in the Next-Generation of Gaming?

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Adriaan Noordzij

With the recent success of the open-source, Android-powered Ouya game console on Kickstarter, the waning power of current-gen console manufacturers, and the increasing number of studios being shuttered by publishers, the possibility of a generation of gaming with more than three consoles is very real. Developers are growing increasingly more frustrated with the bureaucracy and general unfriendliness of the current console platforms and publishers, and are looking for any way to avoid the pratfalls and barriers such avenues provide. While it’s certainly a concern that the gaming industry may not be capable of sustaining itself in a next-generation traditionally, if more, open-source competition emerge to challenge the sleeping giants, we may see the flurry of new ideas and creativity this industry needs. If developers don’t need to risk their livelihood to develop a brilliant idea into a game, then the outpouring of content may rival that of the flourishing iOS platform.

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Army of Two Sequel, The Devil’s Cartel, Announced

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Adriaan Noordzij

Right before the company’s Summer Showcase, EA has officially announced that it will be releasing an Army of Two sequel, dubbed The Devil’s Cartel, in 2013. The game will feature Alpha and Bravo from the previous game, and will supposedly set the two bros for life in the middle of a drug war (hence the name). The most interesting news from the recent press release, however, is that The Devil’s Cartel will be running on Frostbite 2, aka the same engine that powers Battlefield 3. Did your ears just perk up? Mine did.

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Assassin’s Creed 3′s Engine, AnvilNext, Shows Off America’s History in this Trailer

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Adriaan Noordzij

The Assassin’s Creed series has never been particularly amazing looking, but it’s never been a slouch, either. With the upcoming release of Assassin’s Creed 3, it appears that Ubisoft aims to change that with its AnvilNext engine, which seems to be pretty capable of performing awesome things. While hardcore purists will point out aliasing issues, low-res shadows, and some muddy textures, the AnvilNext engine appears to render living, breathing worlds much better than it predecessors. Check out the showcase trailer after the jump!

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Ada Wong Confirmed as Playable Character in Resident Evil 6

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Adriaan Noordzij

Capcom has been releasing a steady trickle of information regarding Resident Evil 6 ever since its debut, and today the esteemed developer confirmed the addition of an Ada Wong campaign for the upcoming zombie shooter. The enigmatic and mysterious Ada Wong (or girl in the red dress, to those who are unfamiliar with the character) appears to be just as hard to read in the sixth installment of the popular Resident Evil franchise. Using her trademark grappling hook to get around and armed with her usual sensuous voice and one-liners (and a crossbow), Ada Wong appears to be fully intact for Resident Evil 6. Have a look at some of her campaign’s gameplay after the jump!

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