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Plus, Transformers film tie-in out next year.
A sequel to Activision’s Transformers: War for Cybertron is set for release in 2012.
Confirmation comes from Hasbro, the company that makes the Transformers toys that take up all the space in ASDA.
Hasbro was well chuffed with War for Cybertron, which Eurogamer awarded a solid 6/10.
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Video found in The Sly Trilogy.
A fourth game in the Sly Cooper series looks likely after a teaser video for the unannounced game was discovered in The Sly Trilogy.
The video, unlocked when all Trophies are obtained, shows Sly’s silhouette hidden within tall grass, followed by the Sly logo with Cooper’s cane as a question mark. Check it out below.
Sly Cooper, the popular PlayStation 2 exclusive adventure series from inFamous 2 creator Sucker Punch, last saw a brand new release in 2005 with Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves. Eurogamer liked it to the tune of 8/10.
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Microsoft’s camera peripheral launches around Australia with 15 games in tow.
November is proving to be quite a busy month in the games industry this year, with Call of Duty: Black Ops smashing its way into the record books and news that Gran Turismo 5 is scheduled to launch in just under a week. Adding to the flurry of activity is Microsoft’s entry into the motion arena, while both Ubisoft and EA release sequels for two of their most popular franchises.
Despite releasing in the US two weeks ago, Microsoft is rolling out Kinect Down Under on Thursday. Combining a camera with 3D depth-perception sensors, Kinect differentiates itself from the Wii and Move by allowing full body control and can function without a controller. The technology doesn’t come cheap though. The standard Kinect camera and Kinect Adventures bundle will set you back A$198, while the basic Kinect and Xbox 360 console bundle goes for A$449. On Thursday there will be 15 games at launch that support Kinect, four of which are from Microsoft while the rest are all third-party titles. For a complete guide to Kinect, be sure to check out our Kinect launch centre.
On the software side of things this week, Ubisoft has the third chapter in the Assassin’s Creed series ready to release on the 18th. Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood marks a first for the main series as it introduces online multiplayer for console versions. One of the modes was shown off during a brief beta period on the PlayStation Network, which saw up to eight players hunting down a specific target, while avoiding being hunted themselves. Of course, the single-player side of the game continues the story of Desmond Miles, who is voiced by Nolan North, as he continues to uncover the secrets of his past using the Animus machine. The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of the game all launch this week, while the PC version is slated for early next year.
Also taking to the track this week is Criterion Games’ take on the Need for Speed franchise. Paying homage to the series’ roots, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit takes the game back to its core elements and focuses on the basic principle of cops chasing illegal racers. The game is entirely open world and introduces social media into the mix via a new system called Autolog. Dubbed as the “Facebook of the game”, Autolog tracks your stats and tells you what your friends are doing in the game. Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit is due out later this week for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, and PC.
To find out what else is out this week, check out the list below:
Releases for the week starting 15 November 2010
Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood (PS3, 360)
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon (Wii)
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (PS3, 360, Wii, PC)
EA Sports Active 2 (PS3, 360, Wii)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 (PS3, 360, PC, Wii, DS)
Dance Central (360)
Kinectimals (360)
Fighters Uncaged (360)
MotionSports (360)
Kinect Sports (360)
Your Shape: Fitness Evolved (360)
Kinect Joy Ride (360)
Sonic Free Riders (360)
Sports Island Freedom (360)
Dance Evolution (360)
Crossboard 7 (360)
Game Party: In Motion (360)
Brunswick Pro Bowling (360)
Dance Paradise (360)
The Biggest Loser Ultimate Workout (360)
Marvel Super Hero Squad: Infinity Gauntlet (360, PS3, Wii)
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Microsoft’s camera peripheral launches around Australia with 15 games in tow.
November is proving to be quite a busy month in the games industry this year, with Call of Duty: Black Ops smashing its way into the record books and news that Gran Turismo 5 is scheduled to launch in just under a week. Adding to the flurry of activity is Microsoft’s entry into the motion arena, while both Ubisoft and EA release sequels for two of their most popular franchises.
Despite releasing in the US two weeks ago, Microsoft is rolling out Kinect Down Under on Thursday. Combining a camera with 3D depth-perception sensors, Kinect differentiates itself from the Wii and Move by allowing full body control and can function without a controller. The technology doesn’t come cheap though. The standard Kinect camera and Kinect Adventures bundle will set you back A$198, while the basic Kinect and Xbox 360 console bundle goes for A$449. On Thursday there will be 15 games at launch that support Kinect, four of which are from Microsoft while the rest are all third-party titles. For a complete guide to Kinect, be sure to check out our Kinect launch centre.
On the software side of things this week, Ubisoft has the third chapter in the Assassin’s Creed series ready to release on the 18th. Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood marks a first for the main series as it introduces online multiplayer for console versions. One of the modes was shown off during a brief beta period on the PlayStation Network, which saw up to eight players hunting down a specific target, while avoiding being hunted themselves. Of course, the single-player side of the game continues the story of Desmond Miles, who is voiced by Nolan North, as he continues to uncover the secrets of his past using the Animus machine. The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of the game all launch this week, while the PC version is slated for early next year.
Also taking to the track this week is Criterion Games’ take on the Need for Speed franchise. Paying homage to the series’ roots, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit takes the game back to its core elements and focuses on the basic principle of cops chasing illegal racers. The game is entirely open world and introduces social media into the mix via a new system called Autolog. Dubbed as the “Facebook of the game”, Autolog tracks your stats and tells you what your friends are doing in the game. Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit is due out later this week for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, and PC.
To find out what else is out this week, check out the list below:
Releases for the week starting 15 November 2010
Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood (PS3, 360)
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon (Wii)
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (PS3, 360, Wii, PC)
EA Sports Active 2 (PS3, 360, Wii)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 (PS3, 360, PC, Wii, DS)
Dance Central (360)
Kinectimals (360)
Fighters Uncaged (360)
MotionSports (360)
Kinect Sports (360)
Your Shape: Fitness Evolved (360)
Kinect Joy Ride (360)
Sonic Free Riders (360)
Sports Island Freedom (360)
Dance Evolution (360)
Crossboard 7 (360)
Game Party: In Motion (360)
Brunswick Pro Bowling (360)
Dance Paradise (360)
The Biggest Loser Ultimate Workout (360)
Marvel Super Hero Squad: Infinity Gauntlet (360, PS3, Wii)
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Everyone’s too good at Call of Duty: Black Ops. I played a bit of hardcore free-for-all this weekend, and considered it a success if I managed to live longer than a few seconds after spawning. You know why? It’s because I suck. But it’s also because of guys like this, players who actually know what they’re doing. Check out this impressive video that shows a player scoring 33 kills in 50 seconds with help from the damned chopper gunner… …
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Square Enix has received a flurry of criticism over its new Final Fantasy MMORPG, and now the publisher is promising to respond with a series of big updates.
“When we released the first version of Final Fantasy XIV, we noticed some players were unsatisfied. That’s why we decided to listen to all the feedback and implement as much as possible, so we can have a more satisfying game experience, as they would like us to do,” said Square Enix exec Hiromichi Tanaka in a recent interview with Eurogamer… …
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It looks like Diablo III may be coming to consoles. Blizzard Entertainment has recently posted job ads for a console lead designer, lead programmer, quest designer, and senior producer under the project heading ‘Diablo III.’ Although the first Diablo received a PlayStation port in 1998, news that the highly anticipated sequel for the PC-centric franchise may be coming to consoles is still surprising… …
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Above: Analog shopping is out. Minimizing your contact with store employees and other shoppers is in. Welcome to ten years ago, GameStop
GameStop has announced a new PickUp@Store service in time for the holiday shopping season. The service adds the ability to place a hold on eligible titles via the store’s official website, so you can head there knowing that you’ll have a copy of the game you want waiting for you. You can also use the service to have eligible games mailed directly to you with no shipping fees until December 24… … -
You could make a desk calendar out of the zany things that spill out of Bobby Kotick’s mouth, but this time the oft-quoted Activision CEO has gone on record with an opinion that some gamers probably agree with. Namely, that EA’s online passes have no place in gaming… …
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New release slate led by Ubisoft’s stealth action game, EA’s racer reboot, NBA Jam; other notable launches include Harry Potter 7: Part 1, EA Sports Active 2.0, Apache: Air Assault.
Last week Activision released Call of Duty: Black Ops to critical acclaim and unprecedented monetary success. This week’s focus shifts from the Cold War to Rome, racing, and active sports.
Leading the pack this week is Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The stealth action game follows the long-knifed Ezio as he once again hunts down the Templars seeking vengeance, but this entry has a twist. Instead of fighting alone, Ezio’s adventures in Brotherhood will allow him to recruit an army of killers to fight alongside him.
Further, Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood will feature a multiplayer component, a first for the popular series. In this game mode, players will receive contracts for the heads of other players. They must sneak around the multiplayer environments and kill their opponents before they fall by the knife to another player.
Also hitting shelves this week is Electronic Arts’ Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit. Revisiting the premise of the original 1998 Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit, this year’s installment in the series allows players to play as–or race from–the long arm of the law. The Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC versions of the game also feature “Autolog,” an overarching social network that links players’ experiences to that of friends, tracking accomplishments, sharing photos, and recommending events to try.
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit was developed for the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC by Criterion Games, with a Wii version on the way from Exient. Criterion is best known for the Burnout series of games, the last of which–Burnout Paradise–debuted to critical acclaim in January 2008.
While NBA Elite 11 has been officially canned, NBA Jam is due out on the PS3 and Xbox 360 this week priced at $50. The arcade basketball title will drive the lane for high-definition consoles on November 15 at the same price point as the Wii version. The game was originally set to be included exclusively with copies of NBA Elite before that title was cancelled.
When NBA Jam ships, players will be able to take part in the game’s Remix Tour and Classic Campaign but will have only limited access to the game’s online multiplayer component. According to EA Sports, players choosing to take their skills online will initially have only one avenue in which to do so. Players can jump into the classic two-vs.-two online mode on day one but will have to wait until December for a content update that will bring a host of new features.
For the health-minded gamer, EA releases EA Sports Active 2.0 this week. Developed at Vancouver-based EA Canada, the title will support Kinect and will also feature a nine-week, three-phase program to help motivate players to carry through their fitness regimen. The company will also be releasing new mini-program workouts as downloadable add-ons and will have new virtual trainers. The game’s release will be accompanied by the launch of an online hub that will let players upload and share their workout data. The site will also feature fitness tips, forums around certain workouts, and a messaging system that will let players interact.
The first chapter of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows hits theaters on Friday, but gamers can pick up the game based on the film this Tuesday. EA’s Bright Light studio developed the game, and according to production head Jonathan Bunney, Deathly Hallows will be “darker and more action oriented” than previous installments in the series. Notably, the protective walls of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry have been left behind, as Potter and his cohorts face off against Voldemort’s nefarious hordes in the lead-up to the young magician’s final face-off with the rogue magician.
The studio emphasized the perilous situation that Potter finds himself in on his quest to find and destroy Voldemort’s Horcruxes, and players will battle the likes of Death Eaters and snatchers. Also on hand will be various other creatures from previous installments in the series that Potter must use his magic to vanquish.
Those hankering for aerial action can pick up Activision’s Apache: Air Assault this week. The game was developed by Russian studio Gaijin Entertainment, whose most recent release was 2009’s aerial combat title IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey. The title promises players several variations of Apache attack helicopters and 16 multistage single-player missions throughout volatile regions of Africa, the Middle East, and Central America.
Apache: Air Assault has two options of play for virtual pilots. Arcade mode is designed to introduce players to the game’s controls. In addition to the introductory level, the game features a Realistic mode, where “realism and precision” are the core focus.
In addition to the single-player experience, the title includes a cooperative component where two players team up as pilot and copilot and fly through a combat experience together. Further, the game supports online multiplayer in the form of Team Deathmatch, Ground Attack, Capture the LZ, and Ground Strike.
For further details on the week’s games, visit GameSpot’s New Releases page. The full list of downloadable games on the PlayStation Store, Xbox Live Marketplace, and Wii Shop Channel will be revealed later this week. Release dates are based on retailer listings and are subject to change.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14
Dood’s Big Adventure–Wii–THQ
Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem–DS–Nintendo
Pictionary–Wii, DS–THQ
uDraw Studio–Wii–THQMONDAY, NOVEMBER 15
NBA Jam–X360, PS3–EA Sports
The Sims 3–Wii–Electronic ArtsTUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16
3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures 2–PS3–Konami
Apache: Air Assault–X360, PS3–Activision
Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood–X360, PS3–Ubisoft
Barbie: Groom and Glam Pups–DS, Wii–THQ
Create–X360, PS3, PC, Wii–Electronic Arts
DanceDanceRevolution–PS3, Wii–Konami
EA Sports Active 2.0–X360, PS3–EA Sports
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1–PS3, X360, PC, Wii, DS–Electronic Arts
Hello Kitty Seasons–Wii–Zoo Games
iCarly 2:iJoin The Click–DS, Wii–Activision
Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2011–Wii–D3
Man vs. Wild–PC, PSP–Crave
Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet–Wii, DS, PS3, X360–THQ
Mechanic Master 2–DS–Crave
Namco Museum Megamix–Wii–Namco Bandai Games America
Naruto Shippuden: Naruto vs. Sasuke–DS, Wii–Tomy Corporation
NatGeo Quiz! Wild Life–Wii, PS3–D3
Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit–X360, PS3, PC–Electronic Arts
Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors–DS–Aksys Games
Pac-Man Party–Wii–Namco Bandai Games America
Pro Evolution Soccer 2011–Wii–Konami
Sesame Street: Elmo’s A-to-Zoo Adventure–Wii–Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Shawn Johnson Gymnastics–Wii–Zoo Games
Sonic Colors–DS, Wii–Sega
Split/Second–PSP–Disney Interactive
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon–Wii–Ubisoft
Winter Sports 2010: The Great Tournament–PS3, X360–Zoo Games
Wizards of Waverly Place: Spellbound–DS–Disney InteractiveTHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18
Deca Sports Freedom–X360–Hudson Entertainment
Game Party: In Motion–X360–Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Zumba Fitness: Join the Party–X360–Majesco Games
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