Dead Space 2 has hit retailers for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC along with details on the first DLC that will be released for the game
The psychological thrill of deep space rises to an electrifying new level as Visceral Games, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc., today announced the internationally-acclaimed action horror game Dead Space 2 is now available at retail stores in North America and on January 28 in Europe. This highly-anticipated sequel has been heralded as one of the top games of 2011 by New York Times’ Seth Schiesel and has received 25 scores of 90+ from top gaming outlets such as Official Xbox Magazine, Playstation: The Official Magazine and Game Informer. PlayStation: The Official Magazine said that “’Dead Space 2’ surpasses the original in every capacity,” while IGN calls it “a new gold standard” and Game Informer declares the game “a monster of a sequel, offering bigger scares and more excitement.”
Visceral Games also announced today Dead Space 2: Severed, an all-new digital download pack that extends the Dead Space 2 story with the addition of two standalone chapters in the single-player game. Dead Space 2: Severed will see the return of Gabe Weller and Lexine Murdock, the two main characters from the award-winning 2009 game, Dead Space Extraction. In Dead Space 2: Severed, the story of Weller and Lexine runs parallel to Isaac’s blood-curdling adventure in Dead Space 2, but this time players will take on the role of Gabe Weller. Working as a Sprawl Security Guard, Weller has to fight against his own onslaught of Necromorphs, as he attempts to get both him and Lexine to safety. Dead Space 2: Severed will be coming soon for purchase on Xbox LIVE Marketplace and the PlayStation Network.
“After years of anticipation we’re thrilled to unveil the next series of events in the Dead Space universe,” said Steve Papoutsis, Executive Producer at Visceral Games. “In creating Dead Space 2, we listened very closely to the community’s feedback and created a deeper, more intriguing, more terrifying sequel. With excitement guaranteed to keep people on the edge of their seats, players will not only experience all-new environments, weapons and Zero-G controls but they’ll also experience the other side of the battle when they play as Necromorphs for the first time in multiplayer. We cannot wait to hear what fans think about this next chapter in the ever-evolving Dead Space saga!”
Dead Space 2 pushes the limits of action, horror and terror. After mysteriously awaking in a sprawling, massive city anchored to one of Saturn’s moons, hero Isaac Clarke again finds himself thrust into the middle of a relentless Necromorph outbreak. Surrounded by the screeching cries of undead monsters and the haunting drum of echoing noises, Isaac plots a course through The Sprawl. Dead Space 2 is noted by critics worldwide for delivering an epic terror experience that takes players on an explosive thrill ride filled with intense action and spine-tingling scares through deep space.
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Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
New Gears of War Title In The Works?
It looks like there is another Gears of War game in the works as Epic Games has trademarked for "Gears of War: Exile"
The trademark applications include "Gears of War: Exile" and a proposed logo. The trademark was filed for use with t-shirts, a "series of computer game hint books and instruction manuals," and "video game software," which means we're most likely looking at a game and not simply another novel or comic book.
In late November, Cliff Bleszinski, Epic Games' design director, promised a Gears of War-related announcement for the 2010 Video Game Awards. The announcement was pushed to 2011 on the day of the show. The project was rumored to be a Kinect-enabled Gears of War title, but there has been no confirmation from Epic Games or Microsoft.
Epic is currently developing Gears of War 3 for the Xbox 360 and will release it this fall.
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The trademark applications include "Gears of War: Exile" and a proposed logo. The trademark was filed for use with t-shirts, a "series of computer game hint books and instruction manuals," and "video game software," which means we're most likely looking at a game and not simply another novel or comic book.
In late November, Cliff Bleszinski, Epic Games' design director, promised a Gears of War-related announcement for the 2010 Video Game Awards. The announcement was pushed to 2011 on the day of the show. The project was rumored to be a Kinect-enabled Gears of War title, but there has been no confirmation from Epic Games or Microsoft.
Epic is currently developing Gears of War 3 for the Xbox 360 and will release it this fall.
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Thursday, January 13, 2011
Battlefield Play4Free Stress Test This Saturday
Help with Battlefield Play4Free 10k user beta stress test this weekend, January 15th
EA and Battlefield Play4Free need your help to stress test their servers.
Their goal is to reach a PCU (Peak Concurrent Users) of 10,000.
Within a certain timeframe they need to have ten thousand people in-game, all at the same time.
The first attempt will occur this weekend, Saturday January 15th.
If they don't manage to reach their goal this Saturday they're going to resort to more drastic measures next week, which would involve disabling game access during the week and enabling it again during the weekend.
Not a member of the beta? Head over to battlefield.play4free.com to register, they're still giving out beta keys!
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EA and Battlefield Play4Free need your help to stress test their servers.
Their goal is to reach a PCU (Peak Concurrent Users) of 10,000.
Within a certain timeframe they need to have ten thousand people in-game, all at the same time.
The first attempt will occur this weekend, Saturday January 15th.
If they don't manage to reach their goal this Saturday they're going to resort to more drastic measures next week, which would involve disabling game access during the week and enabling it again during the weekend.
Not a member of the beta? Head over to battlefield.play4free.com to register, they're still giving out beta keys!
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Cataclysm Continues Record-Setting Sales Pace
World of Warcraft: Cataclysm has sold through more than 4.7 million copies as of its first month of release
Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. today announced that World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, the third expansion for the critically acclaimed massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), has sold through more than 4.7 million copies as of its first month of release, setting a new record for monthly PC-game sales (based on internal company records and reports from key distribution partners. Includes digital distribution).
World of Warcraft: Cataclysm was simultaneously released in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Europe, Russia, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand on December 7, and became available in Korea and the regions of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau on December 9. With day-one sales topping 3.3 million copies,* World of Warcraft: Cataclysm became the fastest-selling PC game of all time, shattering the previous record, which was held by the second World of Warcraft expansion, Wrath of the Lich King.
"We created thousands of new quests, introduced new lands to explore, and extensively revamped the game world for World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, making it our biggest and most ambitious expansion yet," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment.
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Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. today announced that World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, the third expansion for the critically acclaimed massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), has sold through more than 4.7 million copies as of its first month of release, setting a new record for monthly PC-game sales (based on internal company records and reports from key distribution partners. Includes digital distribution).
World of Warcraft: Cataclysm was simultaneously released in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Europe, Russia, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand on December 7, and became available in Korea and the regions of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau on December 9. With day-one sales topping 3.3 million copies,* World of Warcraft: Cataclysm became the fastest-selling PC game of all time, shattering the previous record, which was held by the second World of Warcraft expansion, Wrath of the Lich King.
"We created thousands of new quests, introduced new lands to explore, and extensively revamped the game world for World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, making it our biggest and most ambitious expansion yet," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment.
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Tuesday, January 11, 2011
New inFAMOUS 2 Details Surface
Sucker Punch and Sony have released new details for inFAMOUS
2 via a brand new fact sheet
Game Overview
Cole MacGrath makes his electrifying return in inFAMOUS 2, the second chapter in the best-selling franchise exclusively for the PlayStation 3 (PS3) system . Developed by Sucker Punch Productions, inFAMOUS 2 takes last summer’s blockbuster to all-new heights in an immersive open world action adventure that offers a more visceral, emotional and powerful take on the true superhero experience.
Blamed for the destruction of Empire City and haunted by the ghosts of his past, reluctant hero Cole MacGrath makes a dramatic journey to the historic Southern city of New Marais in an effort to discover his full super-powered potential - and face a civilization-ending confrontation with a dark and terrifying enemy from his own future. Gifted with extraordinary god-like abilities, Cole alone has the power to save humanity, but the question is- will he choose to do so?
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2 via a brand new fact sheet
Game Overview
Cole MacGrath makes his electrifying return in inFAMOUS 2, the second chapter in the best-selling franchise exclusively for the PlayStation 3 (PS3) system . Developed by Sucker Punch Productions, inFAMOUS 2 takes last summer’s blockbuster to all-new heights in an immersive open world action adventure that offers a more visceral, emotional and powerful take on the true superhero experience.
Blamed for the destruction of Empire City and haunted by the ghosts of his past, reluctant hero Cole MacGrath makes a dramatic journey to the historic Southern city of New Marais in an effort to discover his full super-powered potential - and face a civilization-ending confrontation with a dark and terrifying enemy from his own future. Gifted with extraordinary god-like abilities, Cole alone has the power to save humanity, but the question is- will he choose to do so?
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Thursday, January 6, 2011
Killzone 3 Story Trailer Sheds Light On Single-Player Campaign
Meet the key players of the Killzone 3 campaign mode in this explosive new story trailer!
Along with familiar faces from Killzone 2 such as Sev, Rico and Narville, you’ll find a couple of fresh ones: the resourceful female ISA member Jammer, as well as the hopeful heirs to Visari’s throne, Jorhan Stahl and Admiral Orlock. When the latter two lock horns, their actions will shape Helghan’s destiny – as well as the future of the ISA members still trapped there.
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Along with familiar faces from Killzone 2 such as Sev, Rico and Narville, you’ll find a couple of fresh ones: the resourceful female ISA member Jammer, as well as the hopeful heirs to Visari’s throne, Jorhan Stahl and Admiral Orlock. When the latter two lock horns, their actions will shape Helghan’s destiny – as well as the future of the ISA members still trapped there.
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