Game Fails: Halo Reach - "Chuck Norris..."

Game Fails: Halo Reach - "Death from Above"

Game Fails: Halo Reach - "Good thing bad guys are such bad shots..."

Game Fails: Halo Reach - "I hate passengers that can't take the hint"

Mass Effect 3: Leviathan DLC

http://blog.bioware.com/2012/08/07/mass-effect-3-firefight-pack/

http://blog.bioware.com/2012/08/07/mass-effect-3-firefight-pack/

Games That Need Sequels: Beyond Good and Evil

Game Fails: Halo Reach - "Karma... yup it's a bitch"

DICE Begins Second ‘Only in Battlefield 3′ Competition $10,000 in Prizes Up For Grabs | EGMNOW

DICE Begins Second ‘Only in Battlefield 3′ Competition $10,000 in Prizes Up For Grabs | EGMNOW

Game Fails: Halo - Season 1 (playlist)

The Nexus: The Next Generation of Gaming: Mass Effect 3 Leviathan & Firefight DLC

The Nexus: The Next Generation of Gaming: Mass Effect 3 Leviathan & Firefight DLC: Mass Effect 3 Leviathan & Firefight DLC and Wii U information Something lurks in the dark corners of space, something powerful enough to...

Mass Effect 3 Leviathan & Firefight DLC

Mass Effect 3 Leviathan & Firefight DLC and Wii U information

Something lurks in the dark corners of space, something powerful enough to kill a Reaper. Shepard must discover the most closely guarded secret in the galaxy before the Reapers silence it forever. Discover more about the origins of the Reapers as you race across the galaxy to find the Leviathan. Unravel the dark history of the Reaper Race before it is too late. Coming later this summer there is no war, only the harvest.  

 

Taking place during the events of Mass Effect 3, players will be thrust into the darkest corners of space where they will hunt a mysterious being rumored to be powerful enough to destroy a Reaper. As they race against time, they will begin to unravel the secret of the Leviathan. Explore uncharted systems and new areas on the Citadel, interact with brand new characters, unlock the AT-12 Raider shotgun and M-55 Argus Assault Rifle and discover more about the mysterious history of the Reapers. Available on PC, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. Cost is $10 or 800 Microsoft points.

 

Firefight Weapons Pack

But that is not all. Players will soon be able to arm themselves with the Firefight Pack, a new Single Player Weapon Pack available for download August 7. Available on PC, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. Cost is $2 or 160 Microsoft points. The Firefight Pack will feature two powerful new weapons and five bonus weapons to use in the fight to Take Back Earth!

 

Mass Effect 3: Cities of Dust

Mass Effect 3: Cities of Dust: Mass Effect 3: Cities of Dust

Mass Effect 3: Cities of Dust

Radical Entertainment CLOSED DOWN?

Radical Entertainment, the Activision owned studio behind Prototype, The Simpsons Hit & Run and Scarface: The World Is Yours, has been closed.

The news was revealed on Twitter by Rob Bridgett, who served as senior audio director at the Vancouver, Canada based studio.

He posted, "RIP Radical Entertainment 1991-2012"

Radical was founded in 1991 as an independent studio and developed titles for THQ and Microsoft before being acquired Vivendi Games in 2005 and later Activision Blizzard.

For PC gamers, rest assured that the PC version of PROTOTYPE 2 is still going to launch on July 24th as planned.

Battlefield 3 Armored Kill Gameplay Trailer

Sonic Adventure 2 HD - Coming to XBL & PSN

Sonic Adventure: 2 Remake in the Works

Sonic Adventure: 2 Remake in the Works: Oh yes it's the moment you've been waiting for since Sonic Adventure one came out on XBL...

Sonic Adventure 2 has been announced!!!

Quick, back to ...

Sonic Adventure: 2 Remake in the Works

SEGA ANNOUNCE SURPRISE ADDITION TO THE SONIC UNIVERSE

A sight that always warms my Heart

 In a totally unexpected announcement, SEGA released information on an upcoming remake for the Sonic universe, Sonic Adventure 2. Announced at the 2012 Sonic Boom fan-fest, SEGA provided players with a very brief look at the new HD graphics as well as announcing that the game will be available on both Xbox Live and the Playstation Network. Sonic Adventure 2 is well-known for being the first game to introduce Sonic’s darker counterpart, Shadow the Hedgehog, but it also home to another fan favorite feature, the Chao’s!. That’s right, the Chao Garden will be making a return in the Sonic Adventure 2 remake, pleasing you pet loving fans with that difficult challenge of raising that perfect Shadow clone Chao once again, something I never actually managed to accomplish in the original. More information, including screenshots and a release date will be announced soon, keep an eye on the SEGA website for all the latest.

Mass Effect 3: Earth DLC is Now LIVE!!!

What does the tittle say?

Duhhh!!!

Mass Effect 3: Earth DLC is Now LIVE!!!

Operation Broadside: Concludes This Sunday

Operation BROADSIDE puts our reinforcements to work by coordinating large-scale attacks against the Reapers on multiple fronts. The objectives vary from planet to planet and theater to theater, but the common goal is to develop a sustainable fighting method with a minimal loss of life.

Squad Goal: Extract at least one squad member against Reapers on Gold difficulty
Allied Goal: Extract 400,000 squads against Reapers on ANY difficulty
Special Circumstance: None

Squad Goal Success: All squad members awarded a Commendation Pack
Allied Goal Success: All players awarded a Victory Pack. Medi-gel cap increases from 5 units to 6.

Operation: Broadside begins at 10am PST on Friday July 13and ends at 10am PST on Sunday July 15.

Boom Extra Medi-Gel...

Deadpool To Get His Own Game?

In advance of the Marvel Games panel at 1:45 PM (PST) today, a new site has popped up. Well, it’s not so much of a site as it is a placeholder. Could this be the announcement we’ve been hearing about? If so, expect plenty of comedy and broken fourth walls.

MERC WITH THE MOUTH LINK!!! 

 

According to a WhoIs search, the site is registered by MarkMonitor, a company that helps protect brands and eliminate “confusing and potententially fraudulent” uses of trademarked names. It’s not inconceivable that after the Modern Warfare 3 domain fight that Activision engaged in last year that they would commission services to prevent it from happening again. This also provides the opportunity to discreetly register domains without them being easily traceable. Of course, the Activision and High Moon Studios logos at the bottom aren’t exactly hiding.

 

Anyway check back in the next few hours before the official announcement.

The Next Batman Game Will Be A Prequel To Arkham Asylum?

BATMAN... nuff said.

So... a prequel? 

Yeah I know right...

But anyway, The next Batman game is rumored to be a prequel that centers around Batman's first encounter with the Joker, kinda like the comic the killing joke (See the comic duh and Google). But if this is to be Batmans fist encounter with the Joker, we will get to see the fateful encounter that occurred to create the Joker, as in Batman lore, the Joker was once the Red Hood... Again Google it...

According to Variety, the prequel to Rocksteady's Arkham Asylum and Arkham City will be based on the Silver Age of DC's comics from the 1950s. Variety says the game will be out in 2014 "at the earliest."

 

 

Mass Effect 3: Earth DLC Reskins or New Designs?

Mass Effect 3: Earth DLC Re-skins or New Designs?

Hmmm, really bioware really?...

Well that just looks like a Quarian to me...

Ok now that's just sill... were you to separated at Birth?

Ok so we now have a holo-guardian but they are also ripping off the Hard-light shield from Halo 4... Hmm come on Bioware... Shame on you.

Star Wars: The Old Republic - Now free until level 15!!!

Star Wars: The Old Republic... 

Now free until level 15!!!

New level-capped but unlimited free-trial offer for BioWare's MMORPG lets those without previous accounts try opening adventures of eight character classes.

Are you Eager to try out Star Wars: The Old Republic (From the guys at Bio-Ware You know Mass Effect, Jade Empire... Ahem Sonic Chronicles...) but not willing to pay to get started?

Then You're in luck.

Bio-Ware announced yesterday announced a free-trial promotion for the massively multiplayer online role-playing game that will allow users to try out the game's 8 character classes, and level their avatars to a maximum of 15.

In addition to trying out the game's classes and traveling through their origin worlds, free-trial participants can fight against others in the player-versus-player warzones, or work alongside players through flashpoints.

And There is no time limit for the game's free trial.

May the force be with you

On top of those restrictions, Free Trial players will not be able to send or reply to mail by other trial characters; use general chat, trade chat, or PVP chat; use the Galactic Trade Network; or trade with other players. Lastly, Old Republic Free Trial users will only be able to reach a Crew Skills ranking of "around" 40 and will not earn Legacy XP.

For more on The Old Republic's Free Trial, check out the FAQ page at the game's website.

Here: Star Wars: The Old Republic

This is not the first time BioWare has allowed users to play The Old Republic for free, as the game has held a number of free weekends since launch. Additionally, this could be part of BioWare's effort to "look into" a full switch for the game from a subscription model to free-to-play.

Halo 4: Forward unto Dawn

Halo 4: Forward unto Dawn = Sexy

343 Industries is busy working on a HD upgrade for Halo 2!!!

Rumors started circulating last month stating that 343 Industries is busy working on a HD upgrade for Halo 2, following the success of Halo Anniversary, the developer has now come out and denied that this is the case.

Here is some Gamer-porn for you right now...

According to various sites, 343 mentioned the rumors in a recent Q&A posted on Microsoft Expertzone, a registration-only platform used to train retail partners. When asked if there would be any chance of seeing a HD remake of Halo 2 before the end of this console generation, 343 replied:

“We are not working on that at this time. We are kind of busy.”

Microsoft issued the usual “we do not comment on rumors or speculation” line when asked about the Q&A. With the team busy trying to get Halo 4 out the door it would be a bad move to split focus, however, it wouldn’t be surprising if they start work on it after Halo 4 ships.

Well this brings back Memories...

Mass Effect 3 Earth DLC Revealed -- New Maps, More Upgrades, and Platinum Difficulty

BioWare has now provided details and our first look at the upcoming Earth downloadable content. The multiplayer add-on will be available on July 17th on Xbox Live, Origin and PlayStation Network in North America. Europe will have the same dates for Origin and Xbox Live, but will be able to download the content on PSN a day later, on July 18th. ...Mass Effect 3 Earth DLC Revealed -- New Maps, More

Upgrades, and Platinum Difficulty (CRAP)!!!

I baggies the girl with the Hoodie and the dude with the hard-light shield...

Mass Effect 3 needs you once again to protect the universe against the vile scum out to destroy it. And this time, we’re taking the fight to our own backyard. This Mass Effect 3 DLC comes with a whole new lineup of elite N7 forces to protect civilization along with 12 new modification and 11 new upgrades to your gear. Older missions also get a touch up with a new mission objective that randomly occurs during waves three, six, and 10.

The Earth content includes:

• Three new maps - Firebase Rio, Firebase Vancouver and Firebase London 
• Six new characters - N7 Demolisher Engineer, N7 Destroyer Soldier, N7 Fury Adept, N7 Sentinel Paladin, N7 Shadow Infiltrator and N7 Slayer Vanguard 
• Three new weapons - N7 Piranha Shotgun, N7 Typhoon Assault Rifle and Acolyte Pistol 
• New upgrades - 12 new weapon modifications and 11 unique upgrades 
•  New "Platinum" Difficulty New In-Mission Objective - On waves 3, 6 and 10, players may randomly be tasked with protecting a targeted agent and escorting them to an extraction zone on the map 

Seems like the guys from Bioware have taken couple of notes from 343inc... NOTE The Hard-light shield.

 Along with all of that, players can risk it all in the new difficulty level, Platinum. As resorted, the DLC will come to you free of charge. With new characters, weapon mods, and maps all coming to you for nothing out of your pocket; there’s no reason not jump back into the fight July 17 and try to boost your galactic readiness once again.

Sexy No?

 On top of that, BioWare’s Chris Priestly notes on Twitter that beginning today, all Mass Effect 3 Spectre Packs have a chance of containing an ultra-rare Prothean Particle Rifle, For now, the Earth content has only been confirmed for Xbox 360, but we’ve reached out to BioWare for additional details and to find out if it will hit PlayStation 3 and PC as well. Previous content packs including the Resurgence Pack and Rebellion Pack were available for all platforms and included new weapons, maps, consumables and characters.

Trolling at Pokemon: Episode 1 - Hacker Vs. Hacker

Battlefield 3: knife Trolling

Game Fails: Battlefield 3 - Bet they don't teach that in Home Ed... "One...

New Mass Effect 3 DLC On the Way!!!

Mass Effect 3 is indeed getting more single player DLC titled “Leviathan” . Mass Effect 3 Leviathan DLC Confirmed By Voice Actor Leviathan is a DLC download that was rumored a few weeks back but was never confirmed. The new Mass Effect 3 DLC pack is of course pre-ending DLC which has you reportedly hunting down a rogue reaper to join your fight. Actor Anthony Skordi confirmed to Eurogamer that he indeed worked voiced the Reaper Leviathan in the upcoming DLC pack. Bioware is probably set to unveil it at their Mass Effect 3 panel this Saturday during San Diego Comic Con

Operation: Broadside

Operation: Broadside Posted on July 10, 2012 by bioware_admin Operation: Broadside (July 13-15) Operation BROADSIDE puts our reinforcements to work by coordinating large-scale attacks against the Reapers on multiple fronts. The objectives vary from planet to planet and theater to theater, but the common goal is to develop a sustainable fighting method with a minimal loss of life. Squad Goal: Extract at least one squad member against Reapers on Gold difficulty Allied Goal: Extract 400,000 squads against Reapers on ANY difficulty Special Circumstance: None Squad Goal Success: All squad members awarded a Commendation Pack Allied Goal Success: All players awarded a Victory Pack. Medi-gel cap increases from 5 units to 6. Operation Broadside begins at 10am PST Friday July 13 and ends at 10am PST Sunday July 15.

GameMasters: 25 Greatest Ways to Slay in Halo

Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut DLC - Refusal Ending

Halo 2 Anniversary

Ohhhh, yes. The latest reports are saying that Halo 2 Anniversary is reportedly in the works at 343 Industries. The studio is currently focusing most of its efforts on Halo 4, but also has a team dedicated to giving the Xbox classic the HD treatment.

The news comes via the latest issue of Official Xbox Magazine UK, which carries the following quote in its rumours section: "Following the success of remake Halo Anniversary, 343 Industries has now started development of Halo 2 Anniversary." Short but sweet.

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary released last year, bringing - amongst other things - a glorious high def revamp and a remastered orchestral soundtrack with it. It was, in short, a bit special.

So look out for official confirmation on this, as and when it comes. It may not be the most surprising news, but boy it’s a good ‘un.

I want this now god Damnit...

Battlefield 3: Armored Kill

So DICE's uber Gameplay designer Niklas Fegraeus has spilled the beans on some new BF3 DLC...

And here is the link...

BOOM!!! 

But if your too lazy to click a link then the whole story is here anyway...

DICE gameplay designer Niklas Fegraeus gives Battlefield 3 fans a deeper look into the upcoming Armored Kill expansion pack due out in September as he details some of the new vehicles and gives his two cents on the brand new game mode, Tank Superiority.

Being heavily focused on vehicular combat, Armored Kill will be introducing a number of new vehicles to the Battlefield 3 experience including tank destroyers, new ant-aircraft vehicles and the brand new AC-130 gunship. Fegraeus details these new additions in a recent Q&A session with GameSpot.

“The new tank destroyers carry a lot of firepower, while sacrificing armor for speed,” he explains. “This means they have the ability to bring the big guns to contested areas much quicker than the main battle tanks, providing your team with great mobility and area control.”

New additions to aerial and anti-air vehicles are also being made. Fegraeus continues, “the mobile artillery, on the other hand, are slow and poorly protected but, properly placed, can suppress entire bases with heavy shelling. There’s nothing better than a skilled artillery gunner to have on your side, softening up a base before moving in for the capture.”

Speaking of capturing bases, there is one base in particular that you’ll definitely want to be focusing all your attention on in most or all of the new maps. Taking control of the new AC-130 gunship can be a game changer and is also a completely new way to play Battlefield 3. “The AC130 gunship brings a completely new experience to Battlefield,” says Fegraeus. “If your team wins control over a specific base, it starts circling the battlefield. When doing this, your team can use it as a parachute spawn and also man the weapon positions. These range from heavy auto cannons to high caliber shells and anti-aircraft machine guns. A fully utilized AC130 can suppress and destroy ground targets with great efficiency, so the other team needs to quickly scramble their pilots and mobile AA to shoot it down.”

If dogfighting isn’t your thing, then you’ll definitely be interested in the brand new Tank Superiority game mode. “Tank Superiority is a vehicle focused mode where large number of heavy vehicles clash in order to control key areas,” explains Fegraeus. He also lets fans in on a few tips to master in order to dominate the battlefield while driving one of these war machines. “It covers vast areas, so tactical positioning and precise long range firing are two very important skills players need to deploy in order to win.”

While many of the new maps like Bandar Desert (a map that Fegreaus likens to Battlefield 1942′s El Alamein) will be extremely large in scale and will provide many open environments, there is still room for building to building, close quarter combat. “For example,” says Fegraeus, “on Bandar Desert, there is a whole town being constructed near the shore, and there’s always intense building to building combat taking place there. However, surrounding this built up area are vast deserts populated by artillery bases and supply lines that are key to controlling if you want to stop the enemy from getting the upper hand.”

So, what about motor-bikes, which are being added in Battlefield 3′s fifth expansion pack End Game? Fegraeus teases, “we are introducing motorcycles in our fifth expansion, End Game. These will of course be nimble and fast transport vehicles, but might offer something else as well.” When asked if players could perform tricks and stunts on these, Fegraues mentioned, “I don’t think I’ve seen a tank do a wheelie before jumping off a bridge!”

Lastly, Fegraeus is asked, “ Armored Kill isn’t out until September, almost a year since the game was released–why the long wait for this DLC?” He responds, “we are truly humbled by our fans’ response to Battlefield 3, it’s been amazing! So when we started thinking about how to provide players with DLC post launch, we wanted it to be something really special that fans would truly appreciate. That’s when we thought of doing “more than just maps” and instead give players a chance to enjoy something suited for their favorite Battlefield experience. And that’s how we committed to the themed expansions we have presented now. We are putting a tremendous amount of work into these, and we just hope that players will enjoy all that these expansion packs have to offer.”

Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut DLC - Refusal Ending

Double Xp Event All Week in Battlefield 3? Why was I not Informed?

Double Xp Event All Week in Battlefield 3!!!

Battlefield 3 players had better get some games in this week as DICE has announced that the game will be enjoying a week long double XP event starting Monday, and will end on Wednesday for us non-Premium folks...

Lets Rock and Rock...

BioWare have now officially confirmed that Shepard doesn’t die!!!

  Ok so the gods that be BioWare have finally confirmed, in a very heavy spoiler post on their forums, a vital plot point in Mass Effect 3‘s “Destroy or Red Ending” from the recently (And thankfully brilliant) released Extended Cut, quelling any rumors that have surfaced...

(You know about that hidden Reaper DLC right?)

  Anyway,  for one last time, there are spoilers passed this point, so do not read on unless you really want to know!

...or if you feel the need to whine like a bitch that the ending was spoiled for you by this post!

  Anyway the point in question is at the end of the “Destroy Ending” (Big red glowing one) just before the credits run, where Shepard is seen gasping for air just before it all fades to black (Thanks Sopranos!!!) and it is left unclear if he lives or dies. So now BioWare have now officially confirmed that Shepard doesn’t die.

Damn you Bioware....

  So... that means that there is hope for future appearances by everyone’s favorite commander. BioWare’s Tully Ackland said the following on the game’s official forums:

"One of the goals for the Extended Cut, as part of addressing player feedback, was to provide more time with the love interest, and more opportunity for players to say goodbye to them and provide additional moments of connection between them. We did this in several ways"

And so on...

• Shepard can now actually say goodbye to the love interest when they are split up at the conduit run.

• When Shepard sees flashbacks of important characters during the final decision, the flashbacks are now variable based on your play-through – so your love interest can appear as one of the flashbacks, providing another moment of reflection between Shepard and that character.

• A memorial scene was added, partly to show a close bond between Shepard and the love interest. The scene is variable, and if Shepard has a love interest in a given play through, it will be that character who places Shepard’s name on the memorial wall.

• You may notice that in the “Shepard lives” ending, the love interest hesitates to place Shepard’s name on the wall, and instead looks up as though deep in thought. This is meant to suggest that the love interest is not ready to believe Shepard is dead, and the final scene reveals they are correct. As the Normandy lifts off, there is hope that the love interest and Shepard will again be together.

 So all we have to do now is wait for some "Post Ending DLC"... Nice!!!

Happy Independence Day Everyone...

Today is the 4th July. If you see Will Smith or Jeff Goldblum around be sure to say thanks for that stuff they did with the aliens.

 

 

Call of Duty Online has been announced by Activision

Call of Duty Online has been announced by Activision.

The free-to-play shooter will release in China where it will be operated by internet service provider Tencent.

It will be funded through in-game transactions, allowing players to customise and enhance weapons, gear and perks.

So, Call of Duty on the go basically. Sounds like a good idea to be honest. Imagine if it was done with something like Halo?

Pre-order Call of Duty: Black Ops II [PEGI 18] and get the Nuketown 2025 Bonus Map!

Pre-order Call of Duty: Black Ops II [PEGI 18] and get the Nuketown 2025 Bonus Map!

 

Cortana Gets Some Curves...

                                                  

Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut DLC - Female Stargazer

Half-Life 2: Episode 3

Half-Life 2: Episode 3 concept art has supposedly been leaked.

A gallery posted by Valve Time claims to contain concept images from the anticipated sequel.

Though the images were sent in by an anonymous source, it is believed that they may be legitimate dating back to 2008. Because of their age, it is possible that they do not indicate the current state of Half-Life 2: Episode 3 or Half-Life 3.

 

Brand New Halo 4 Details–10 New Weapons, 50 Episodic Missions, Plus More

Listen up folks, it’s time to put on your Master Chief helmet (or at least put that little one on your cat) and get excited, because a ton of new Halo 4 information has been revealed via a quiz on Microsoft’s ExpertZone website, including details on season one of Spartan Ops. (Wicked)...


The slides confirm that Halo 4 will include 10 new weapons. Two of these were revealed at E3 earlier this month, The Light Rifle is a Forerunner weapon carried by Promethean Knights, and the Scattershot, also a Forerunner weapon, is used for close-range combat.

Two new vehicles are also being added to the game, however their identity is being kept a secret for now. Also mentioned is ”improved support to create, organize and track groups,” could this hint at clan support? The game will include 10 multiplayer maps at launch, and DLC is expected to add more.

Halo 4‘s DLC TV episode-style Spartan Ops mode will contain 50 missions per season, five missions every week for a total of 10 weeks. Each block of missions will be introduced by a high quality cinematic, according to the quiz, and season one will be completely free. ”How many games give you free DLC for 10 weeks?” it asks, before stating that the missions combined offer up to 12 hours of either single-player or co-op gameplay. ”It’s like getting two campaigns with one game!”

New Mass Effect 3 DLC Could Revolve Around Rogue Reaper

Mass Effect 3 could get a new piece of downloadable content revolving around a Reaper named Leviathan, according to files extracted by a BioWare forum poster yesterday.

(Potential spoilers for potential Mass Effect 3 DLC follow.)

According to the files, which were extracted from yesterday's "Extended Cut" DLC and dumped on Pastebin, you'll have to rescue a scientist from a colony that is under the control of a Reaper named Leviathan. Leviathan has apparently broken free from the rest of the Reapers to do his own thing.

One purported line reads: "So a Reaper goes rogue and kills one of its own. That's what we're looking at here, right?"

 Another: "If Leviathan is a defector—a Reaper that broke away from the others—then it is also a traitor."

BioWare's comment from this morning: "We don't comment on rumors or speculation. There will be news about more DLC coming soon…"

BioWare Teases Upcoming Mass Effect 3 DLC, ‘Leviathan’ Files Hidden in Extended Cut...

With the Extended Cut update for Mass Effect 3 (kinda sorta) done and dusted, BioWare has stated its intention to release “much more” add-on content for the RPG threequel.

Speaking on Twitter, series producer Mike Gamble said, “Would now be a good time to talk about how we’re doing more DLC in the future? That was a trick question. We’ll save the future DLC for future chats. Don’t worry though. There’s much more.” 

Yet while Gamble was unwilling to reveal any details, script elements from what looks like an add-on called Leviathan have been dredged up by fans searching through Extended Cut’s code. It’s pretty extensive too, revealing a whole bunch of in-game text and dialogue.

We’re not going to detail any of it here, for the same reason we didn’t and won’t discuss Extended Cut content: because it’s better for you to discover it yourself. However, should you be intrigued you can find the whole file here. 

The Extended Cut DLC for Mass Effect 3 launched on US PSN yesterday. It's coming to the EU PSN next week.

Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut DLC - Control Ending

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Confirmed for 2013

A few days ago we reported on a rumor in Shonen Jump Magazine which suggested that Namco Bandai was hard at work on a new Naruto Shippuden game.

Those rumors have proven true with the release of the issue, confirming that Namco Bandai is working on Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 3. The game is set for a 2013 release in Japan.
Storm 3 will cover the story arch currently being told in both the manga and anime. It also sees the return of boss battles.

Aside from Naruto and his friends, characters which have been confirmed to appear in Storm 3 include Third Hokage, Minato (4th Hokage), Tobi/Madara, and Nine Tailed Fox.
The game will be released on both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. No word on when it'll see release stateside, but given the success of the previous titles, it won't be too long.

Mass Effect 3:Extended Cut DLC - Synthesis Ending

Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut DLC - Destroy Ending

Red vs. Blue PSA: Online Survival Tips

Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut DLC - Refusal Ending

Saints Row: The Third - Enter The Dominatrix

Enter The Dominatrix was originally going to be a DLC expansion pack for Saints Row: The Third, and it would have been one of the biggest DLC expansions we have seen on the console market. New weapons, new clothes, new missions, and more, it was to be the expansion to end all expansions.

In fact, Enter The Dominatrix ended up being too good to be an expansion. Jason Rubin, president of THQ, has decided that it deserves to be its own game.

“When I looked at the Enter The Dominatrix expansion in production at Volition, I was blown away by the ideas and desire to expand the fiction of the franchise,” said Rubin. “I asked the team what it could achieve given more time, more resources, and a broader scope for the project. We all agreed we wanted to play that game.”

Unfortunately, this means that we aren’t going to be getting the expansion pack we have all been waiting for, but it does mean that we are getting a brand new Saints Row game. The game is tentatively planned for a 2013 release and is tentatively titled “The Next Great Sequel.”

The "Free Skyrim - Dawnguard Beta Site" is Utter Garbage

The "Free Skyrim - Dawnguard Beta Site" is Utter Rubbish!!!

The clever and oh-so-directly named website seems to have popped up in the last 24 hours, and is a beacon of hope to the dim witted that they too can get their very own Beta for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim DLC, Dawnguard.

 Now, I'd like to think that most people, gamers especially, are too smart to fall for this thing. But obviously this is not the case, and some are just a few fries short of a happy meal. Such is evident that people are actually falling for this steaming hot pile of garbage.


Let's dissect it. Note the complete lack of ANY contact information for Bethesda. Also notice the spelling errors; gamers are "limtied" to one copy each.

After you "like" the page, and post the message "WOW! I just got my Skyrim Dawnguard Beta Key! So excited! Thanks http://www.skyrimdawnguardfree.com/" to your facebook wall, you'll be allowed to download your Ghost Recon beta. And no, that's not an error. You are now eligible for a beta of a Tom Clancy game that is in no way affiliated with Bethesda.

At the moment, the site lists over 300 likely illegitimate likes, and a Google search for the message does yield results, which only lessens my faith in some of you that much more.

At the similarly named "http://getskyrimdawnguardbeta.blogspot.com/," it's best to act now, as they have only "1500 Beta Code only" for "Skyim."

"After Tool Opens" you can write down your Beta Code "when you are revived." The same user who uploaded the video has also put out a video offering a code for The Sims 3 Supernatural Expansion Pack, not due out until the fall.

As one of the most anticipated DLC's, it's not surprising to find someone trying to take advantage of the clammering masses. But it is surprising to see that people still fall for it in this day and age. To pound the story home, because apparently, some people just aren't getting it, the Dawnguard beta giveaway is now over. Those of you that didn't get it, I feel for you, but you'll just have to wait until it's available for download. Dawnguard will be avaialble for Xbox 360 June 26th, and should be released about a month later for PC and PS3.

Heads up...

 For those who are unaware of the tactical cloak change, here is the link: http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/343/index/12681590/1

The multiplayer balance change for tactical cloak is coming Tuesday. And we all know how  many people feel about it. There was a bunch of raging and anti-nerf crying last week when Sir Fagnan announced the elements to be affected. Regardless of how insignificant or noticeable the changes are, people will still explode come Tuesday. The forums will be cluttered with anger and disappointment.

Not to mention the Extended Cut coming out tomorrow as well, which may also spark fire for people.



In the possibility of a severe ragestorm, I advise all to be cautious when surfing the forums. The anger may attack you and drag you in. Wear flameshields and lightning rod hats for optimal protection.



The expected storm is forecasted to blow across the entire world. If possible, please stay indoors and away from your computers.

In any case, prepare a shotgun, a survival kit, a bed sheet tent, and your favorite stuffed animal, because the darkest times we have ever face may cause the world to burn in fire.

But for those who would rather watch the storm for entertainment, get some popcorn, nachos, and a root beer, and begin to laugh out loud.

Resident Evil 6 Collector’s Edition announced For Europe!!!

Resident Evil 6 Collector’s Edition announced For Europe

 

• Resident Evil 6 game

• Zombie Steel Book

• Exclusive Resident Evil 6 hardback artbook showing concept art from the game 

• Resident Evil 6 Avatar DLC code for 360 owners OR an RE6 Dynamic Theme for PS3 owners

• Ivy University, Tall Oaks hooded sweatshirt (one size)

• The RE6 forces emblems - High quality enamelled zinc alloy emblems of the three main protagonists squad insignias, mounted and set in a limited numbered frame authenticated with signatures from Senior producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi, Producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi and RE6 Director Eiichiro Sasaki. A must have piece for any fan of Resident Evil! 

• All of the above amazing goodies are bundled together in the lenticular ‘Needle Bomb’ collectors box (as seen in the RE6 announce trailer)

Two MASSIVE pieces of DLC out tomorrow!!!

  
So we have Two MASSIVE pieces of DLC out tomorrow - Dawnguard for Skyrim [PEGI 18, BBFC 18] (1600 MSP) and the Extended Cut Expansion for Mass Effect 3 [PEGI 18, BBFC 18] (free). Anyone else feel a cold coming on?

*COUGH*

*COUGH*

Sonic Freedom Fighters... (LoL)...

BF3: Blender...

Mass Effect 3: PLUS13 Trainer...

MASS EFFECT 3: PLUS13 TRAINER... GET YOUR GAME ON!!!!

Razor 1911 proudly presents
Mass Effect 3 Plus 13 Trainer
(C) Bioware

Release Date: 2012-03-10 Platform: WinXP/ WinVista /Win7
Release Size: Small Game Type: Action
Release Type: Trainer

Game notes

Not everyone will survive. An ancient alien race, known only as "Reapers",
has launched an all-out invasion leaving nothing but a trail of destruction
in their wake.
Earth has been taken, the galaxy is on the verge of total annihilation, and
you are the only one who can stop them. The price of failure is extinction.

You are Commander Shepard, a character that you can forge in your own image.
You determine how events will play out, which planets to explore, and whom
to form alliances with as you rally a force to eliminate the Reaper threat
once and for all. How you wage this war is completely up to you: go into
combat with guns blazing or use cover to plan a more tactical assault.
Utilize your squad to full effect or take a lone wolf approach. Rain death
from a distance or go toe-to-toe with enemies using devastating melee
attacks. Mass Effect 3 will react to each decision you make as you play
through a truly unique experience of your own creation.

General trainer information

Make sure to run the trainer as administrator.
Before you are able to use any of the shown options below. You need
to press F12 first to enable the trainer.

Hotkey Editor Information

This trainer presents an new feature you can acces by clicking the hotkeys
button.
With the RazorDOX Hotkey Editor that pops up you can change the hotkeys
used by the trainer. Every trainer will be having pre defined hotkeys
which are listed in the Ingame hotkeys section below.
You can either choose to keep these hotkeys and simply play the game with
these pre defined hotkeys or you click the hotkeys button to change the
hotkeys used by the trainer. A small example on how to do this based
on one hotkey from the ingame hotkeys section below:

1 NUMPAD1 Toggle Infinite Health

Now in the hotkeys dialogbox you will see this hotkey as Opt.01.
Where Opt.01 points to the option count from the ingame hotkey
list below.

Now if you want to change the hotkey you simply click on the
editbox containing the hotkey and press your desired hotkey.
Now click on the save hotkeys button to save your user defined
hotkeys. Now start the game and enjoy!!.

Ingame hotkeys

# Hotkey Option
F12 Enable Trainer

1 NUMPAD1 Toggle Infinite Health
2 NUMPAD2 Toggle Super Speed
3 NUMPAD3 Save Position
4 NUMPAD4 Restore Position
5 NUMPAD5 Toggle Infinite Ammo
6 NUMPAD6 Add 10.000 Credits
7 NUMPAD7 Add 10.000 Medi-Gels
8 NUMPAD8 Toggle One Hit Kill
9 NUMPAD9 Toggle Rapid Fire
10 F1 Toggle Super Accuracy
11 F2 Toogle No-Recoil
12 F3 Toggle Disarm Ai
13 F4 Toggle Slow Motion Enemies
14 F5 Toggle Infinite Shield

Trainer notes

NUMPAD1 - Infinite Health

This option will give you an infinite amount of health.

NUMPAD2 - Super Speed

With this option enabled you will be running much faster. This makes it
much easier to travel.

NUMPAD3 - Save Position

Press this button to save your player coordinates. You can use this later
to restore them.

NUMPAD4 - Restore Position

Press this button to be teleported back to the place where you saved your
player coordinates.

NUMPAD5 - Infinite Ammo

This option will give you an infinite amount of ammo on all your weapons

NUMPAD6 - Add 10.000 Credits

When on a mission press this button to add 10.000 Credits to your current
amount of Credits.

NUMPAD7 - Add 10.000 Medi-Gels

When on a mission press this button to add 10.000 Medi-Gels to your current
amount of Medi-Gels.

NUMPAD8 - One Hit Kill

Press this button and when you move your mouse over a enemy, you can kill
that enemy with just one shot. Please note though that some enemies are
having a shield you have to kill first.

NUMPAD9 - Rapid Fire

Press this button and all your weapons will have an incredible fire rate. Your
pistols will shoot with the speed of a machine gun. It is very wise to use the
No-Recoil option aswell when having this option enabled.

F1 - Super Accuracy

Press this button and all your weapons will shoot much more accurate.

F2 - No-Recoil

This option will remove the nasty recoil affect from your weapons.

F3 - Disarm Ai

Press this button and when you move your mouse over a enemy you will notice
that the enemy will not be able to shoot at you anymore. When they already
started shooting you it looks like they are still shooting but no bullets
are bursting out their weapons.

F4 - Slow Motion Enemies

Press this button and when you move your mouse over an enemy you will see
that enemy walking in slooooowwmotion. You can easily run away and watch them
following in sloowwwmotion.

F5 - Infinite Shield

Press this button and you will get an infinite amount of shield powers.

Install Notes

1. Unpack the release with WinRAR or equivalent
2. Run the trainer from the desktop.
3. Start the game
4. Toggle desired Options on/off

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SUPPORT THE COMPANIES THAT PRODUCE QUALITY SOFTWARE!
IF YOU ENJOYED THIS PRODUCT, BUY IT! SOFTWARE AUTHORS DESERVE SUPPORT!!

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http://masseffect.wikia.com/wiki/Mass_Effect_3:_Extended_Cut

http://masseffect.wikia.com/wiki/Mass_Effect_3:_Extended_Cut

What to expect from ‘Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut’

Ok so us Mass Effect fans have tirelessly campaigned for a new ending to "Mass Effect 3," the third chapter in BioWare's epic space-shooter trilogy. Although the company has denied that there will be an alternate conclusion to the game, a new downloadable content extension will dig deeper into the current controversial ending.

 

 

Although this isn't new information for most diehard "Mass Effect" fans, there are a number of unanswered questions that players can expect (or hope) to be addressed in the DLC. (This is where the spoilers begin, so those who have not finished "Mass Effect 3" might want to stop reading).

 

One scenario in the ending that can be questioned is, why was Joker running from Earth? The folks over at Examiner got their hands on the "Extended Cut" and have revealed that one cut scene includes a command from Hacket. "All Fleets: The Crucible is armed. Disengage and head to the rendezvous point."

There will hopefully be some explanation as to how Hacket knows the Crucible is armed, when his last line says that the ship is not doing anything. Also, when Shephard is seen talking to the star child, it is clear that ships are engaging in battle, not disengaging.

 

There are portions of the Stargazer scene which also hint that the DLC will reveal a new story about Commander Shephard's legendary victory over the Reapers. There are two sentences in this scene, which say the following:

Child: "Tell me another story about the Shepard."
Stargazer: "It's getting late but, okay...one more story."

This indicates that there could be more to tell about Shephard's story, according to a user in a forum on HoldTheLine.com. After that exchange of words, the player gets a message that says the following:
"Commander Shephard has become a legend by ending the Reaper threat. Now you can continue to build that legend through further gameplay and downloadable content."

The prompt could be referring to the multiplayer DLCs that have previously launched that include actual gameplay. But, since it  does say "gameplay and downloadable content," there could be a chance that the "Extended Cut" addition will address this.

 

The game also created two save files after this, one called LegendSave and another called NewGamePlusSave after the story is completed. So what is LegendSave for?

 

And of course, there is always the question of whether or not the Indoctrination Theory is true. This basically states that the ending of "Mass Effect 3" was actually occurring in Commander Shephard's head, as he was being "indoctrinated" by the Reapers. The Indoctrination Theory surfaced soon after the game was released and fans became disgruntled about the controversial ending. There is no true way to know if this idea is actually true, but it is up to players to decide for themselves if they choose to believe it.

Many players are probably wondering what happened to their crew at the end of the game. Examiner posted some photos of their hands-on experience with the DLC, and one image shows the crew standing in front of the Normandy's memorial wall, with placeholders for Kaidan Alenko and Ashley.

 

The list of speculations and theories can go on and on. One fan even created a full-length documentary dedicated to examining the holes and possibilities left open in the ending. From what we know, players can expect to learn:

• What happened to their crew

• An expansion on Commander Shepard as a legend

• An appearance from Kaidan Alenko and EDI

• Cut scenes involving Hacket issuing commands

• Some clarification on the Indoctrination Theory

But ya'll gonna have to wait till Tuesday to find out what happens... oh and you have to start from the Cerberus base...

Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes - Gorilla Thriller Guide

Some People...

Dragon Age Legends Becomes a Downloadable Game

 

In Dragon Age Legends, a hero was born. Alliances were forged, sacrifices made, and monsters vanquished. The land was on the brink of disaster when you assembled the heroes and artifacts needed to destroy the Pride Demon — at great cost and personal loss.

While the online chapter of this story has come to a close, you and your stalwart companions still live on in a downloadable game.  For you are among the truest heroes of Thedas: THE DRAGON AGE LEGENDS!
Continue your legend by playing the Dragon Age Legends downloadable game with FAQs and player support forums there for you as well.

OR the adventure can continue on with other BioWare Social titles, Age of Champions or Superhero City
As of 6/18/2012, Dragon Age Legends online social app is closed down.
We, at BioWare Social thank you all again for your passion, enthusiasm and support.
No matter where your adventure takes you, always…

BE LEGENDARY!

 

Mass Effect 3 - Operation: Savage is LIVE!!!

Operation: Savage (June 22-24)
With so many planets conquered in Council space, we are relying on material support from the Terminus Systems. Eliminating risks to our supply line is a top priority.
Allied Goal: Eliminate 7,000,000 trooper-level enemies: Cerberus Assault Trooper, Husks, Cannibals, Geth Troopers
Squad Goal: Extraction on any difficulty with the squad using exclusively krogan, vorcha, or batarian classes
Special Circumstance: None
Squad Goal Success: Squad awarded a Commendation Pack
Allied Goal Success: All players awarded a Victory Pack
Operation Savage begins at 6pm PST Friday June 22 and ends at 4am PST Monday June 25.
Packs will be distributed Tuesday evening if the mission is successful.


http://blog.bioware.com/2012/06/20/operation-savage/

Spider-Man: Edge of Time Mods

Spider-Man: Edge of Time Mods

Lollipop Chainsaw Mods

Lollipop Chainsaw Mods

Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut

The Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut is a downloadable content pack that will expand upon the events at the end of Mass Effect 3. Through additional cinematic sequences and epilogue scenes, the Extended Cut will include deeper insight to Commander Shepard’s journey based on player choices during the war against the Reapers. The Extended Cut will be available to download at no additional charge on June 26th on Xbox 360 and PC and PlayStation 3.

Here is all you need to know...

 

How much is the Extended Cut?

• The Extended Cut is available to download at no additional charge.

When does the Extended Cut release?

• The Extended Cut will release on June 26th on Xbox 360, PC, and PlayStation 3 in North America and July 4th for PlayStation 3 in Europe.

How large is the Extended Cut?

• The Extended Cut requires roughly 1.9 gigabytes of storage.

How do I get the Extended Cut?

• The Extended Cut can be downloaded from Xbox LIVE, Origin on PC, and PlayStation Network at no additional cost.

What is included in the Extended Cut?

• The Extended Cut expands on the endings of Mass Effect 3 through additional scenes and epilogue sequences. It provides more of the answers and closure that players have been asking for. It gives a sense of what the future holds as a result of the decisions made throughout the series. And it shows greater detail in the successes or failures based on how players achieved their endings.

Does the Extended Cut change the endings?

• The Extended Cut is an expansion of the original endings to Mass Effect 3. It does not fundamentally change the endings, but rather it expands on the meaning of the original endings, and reveals greater detail on the impact of player decisions.

What save game should I load to play the Extended Cut?

• [SPOILERS] To experience the Extended Cut, load a save game from before the attack on the Cerberus Base and play through to the end of the game. The Extended Cut endings will differ depending on choices made throughout the Mass Effect series, so multiple playthroughs with a variety of different decisions will be required to experience the variety of possibilities offered by the new content.

Where can I learn more about the Extended Cut?

• To learn more about the Extended Cut, please enjoy the Extended Cut interview podcast with Community Manager Jessica Merizan, Executive Producer Casey Hudson, and Lead Writer Mac Walters.

Final Fantasy VII HD Remake

Planetside 2

Most of the MMOs on this list have wizards throwing orbs of stuff at other wizards and smacking swords into shields. It's all very fantastical. Planetside 2 opts for a more futuristic approach, giving players high-powered machine guns and sending them into a massive, open, persistent world to blow each other apart in.

 

Planetside 2 is essentially an evolution of the online shooter, paving the way for a new generation of games by merging a huge, fun shooter with an MMO unlike ever before (and yes, that includes the original Planetside). And, possibly most importantly, it's free to play, meaning anyone with a computer will be able to jump in for the enticing price of absolutely nothing.
Planetside 2 release date: Fall 2012

WildStar

WildStar believes that it's the journey, not the destination, that makes an MMO. The Carbine-developed, NCSoft-published game allows players to choose their own "Path" at level creation, allowing gamers to pick the archetype that fits them best. And no, we don't mean picking between a mage, fighter, rogue, or cleric (though those will, indeed, be included), we mean literally allowing you to decide what type of MMO you want it to be. 

 

 

 

Besides choosing a race and a class, you can opt to be an Explorer, who can access otherwise impossible to find areas of the map; a Soldier, who can trigger holdout events similar to Gears of War's Horde mode; the Scientist, who researches the world; and the Settler, who can help build objects. It's an ambitious idea, but it's the kind of thing we like to see in our MMOs - unbridled creativity that has the capability of moving the genre forward a few decades.

 

We can't wait.

WildStar release date: TBA

Star Wars Loses more players...

Star Wars: The Old Republic launched in December of last year, attracting 1.7 million paying subscribers by February. Last month Electronic Arts acknowledged that the game had lost 400,000 subscribers, falling to 1.3 million paying users.

The force is still strong with this one, check it out at their home page...

Halo 4 Demo Playable at Rooster Teeth's RTX Convention!!!

So the folks at Rooster Teeth have announced that Halo 4 will be playable to the open public for the first time ever at the upcoming RTX convention. RTX is set to take place on July 7 and 8 at the Austin, TX convention center. Participating players will have a chance to play with play competitively against the cast and crew of Rooster Teeth. Also be sure to check out their home page it kicks ass...

Mass Effect 3 coming to the Wii U

Mass Effect 3 coming to the Wii U

 

BioWare officially makes its debut on the Wii U with Mass Effect 3!  We are excited for the opportunity to bring Commander Shepard to the new Nintendo Wii U console.  Mass Effect 3 will be coming as a launch title on the Wii U and is expected Holiday 2012. Stay tuned for future ME3 on the Wii U updates.

Xbox Live Rewards Program to Offer Microsoft Points for Achievements

Of all the stories floating around the internet today, this one is tailor made for us. From this Autumn, the Xbox Live Rewards program will offer up Microsoft Points based on your Achievements. 

Yup, you read that right. While details of exactly how this will work have yet to be announced, the news comes direct from the Xbox Live Rewards Twitter account. "Coming Fall: a new way to earn Rewards based on your Achievements!,” said the tweet. 

Xbox Live Rewards is a service that offers up MSP in return for carrying out various tasks, like filling in questionnaires and renewing XBL subscriptions. However, it has never rewarded users for their Achievements before. You can find out more about Xbox Live Rewards here. 

BF3 Demands Your Money...

So the Battlefield 3 Premium is now live on both PSN and Xbox 360 for $50 or 4000 MS points but there’s a catch. Premium on PC is not available at the time of writing (BOOOOO!!!)

“Battlefield 3 Premium includes expansion packs Back to Karkand, Close Quarters, Armored Kill, End Game, and Expansion Pack #5 [Aftermath]. If you buy Battlefield 3 Premium, these should be accessed through the in-game store and NOT DOWNLOADED FROM Xbox LIVE Marketplace or you will be charged twice. Xbox Live/PSN or you will charged twice. Take your Battlefield 3 experience to the next level with Battlefield 3 Premium! Containing a staggering amount of content, Battlefield 3 Premium gives you five themed expansion packs for Battlefield 3 with two weeks’ early access! You will also receive unique in-game items including a knife, new dog tags, exclusive soldier and weapon camos, and more. Premium members will also get access to features such as the ability to reset their stats, queue priority into servers, and new decals for their Platoon emblems.” reads the description* of the DLC plan."

                                     Yeah so it seems DICE and EA (Shudder) want your money...

Also, PS3 Premium users now are able to download Close Quarters. The second expansion pack weighs in at 1142MB on PS3.

• June 4th for PS3 Premium (We’re getting mixed feedback on whether it’s playable at the moment or not.)
• June 12th for Xbox 360 and PC Premium
• Week of June 18th: for PS3 Regular
• Week of June 25th: for PC and Xbox 360 Regular

New Premium assignments have also been listed, thanks to MP1st forums moderator Beanz3 for the list below:

Life Saver:

• 50 kills with the F2000
• 25 headshots with the F2000
• 50 Squad Heals

Bullet Provider:

• 50 kills with the PKP Pecheneg
• 50 Squad Resupplies

Location Scout:

• 50 kills with the L96
• 25 headshots with the L96
• 25 Spawns on your Radio Beacon

Wrench Weilder:

• 50 kills with Scar-H
• 25 headshots with Scar-H
• 25 kills with shotgun

Jack of all Trades:

• Get 30 kills with Assault Rifles
• Get 30 kills with Carbines
• Get 30 kills with Sniper Rifles
• Get 30 kills with Light Machine Guns
• Get 15 kills with Pistol

*Only an excerpt was sent to us earlier. The “don’t purchase from Xbox Live and PSN Store” statement seems to refer to the expansion packs, not Premium itself.

The Amazing Spider-Man (video game)

The Amazing Spider-Man, also known as The Amazing Spider-Man: The Game^[1], is an upcoming video game (based on the film of the same name) being developed by Beenox, the same developers behind Shattered Dimensions and Edge of Time. The game was set to be released on the same day the movie was released, July 3, 2012, but, the developers of the game pushed the date up to June 26, 2012. The game is set to be released on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii and PC.

Story

The story takes place right where the movie, The Amazing Spider-Man, leaves off. Oscorp Industries is creating an army of robots to maintain peace in Manhattan, killing all biological threats in the area. However, one day, these robots go into a rampage and start destroying innocents, to which New York's hero, Spider-Man, comes to the aid. Doing this, Spider-Man's alter ego will learn the truth of his past.

In the beginning of the game, Peter Parker's high school crush, Gwen Stacy, asks Peter to come visit her at her work. Gwen works a precious job as chief intern at Oscorp, which allows her access to some of the company's secure laboratories. Unfortunately, Gwen doesn't much enjoy these labs.

Oscorp inherited terabytes of data on cross-species genetics at the time of Dr. Curt Connors' meltdown. Oscorp hires roboticist Alistair Smythe to help sort through the messes of notes Connors left behind, but the task hasn't been easy. Gwen knows that Connors' research can be used to benefit society, but she doesn't think that's the deal; she thinks all Connors' work is being used for sinister practices. She wants Peter to help her find the truth.

As Peter and Gwen walk through the halls of the Oscorp building, they see a number of fully grown cross-species test subjects. These subjects can be mistakenly recognized as famous Spider-Man villains like Vermin, Rhino, and Scorpion. Peter leaves Gwen to spy deeper into the complex facility, many of the cross-species become physically agitated; they scream, holler, and bang their fists against glass cages. Peter realizes that they're reacting to the presence of another cross-species: Spider-Man.

With Peter realizing this, he quickly runs to the shadows and equips his alter ego's mask and outfit. By this time, the creatures have broken their glass cages and have started roaming the halls. Spider-Man must stop these test subjects, but eventually, everything breaks loose and Spider-Man figures out that the creatures have broken out of the building. He sees one cross-species in particular scurrying through one of the city's parks that catches his eye, and heads for it. However, while traveling the areas of Manhattan, Spidey comes across a massive robot that drills from the ground and overshadows the park with a 10-story frame.
This robot is a Spider-Slayer; however, it wasn't technically designed to kill Spider-Man. Its purpose is to eliminate all remaining cross-species from Dr. Connors' lab and any that have broken out. The Slayer, designated S-01, aims for Spider-Man, knowing that he, too, is a cross-species: the cross of a man and a spider. The S-01 shoots rockets, fires missles, and attacks with anything it can to kill the masked hero. All in all, the robot destroys racks up several million dollars' worth of property damage in its attempt to kill Spider-Man.

After smashing some of the robot's sensors so it can't track Spider-Man, the player must tie up its legs with web pellets, hitting the few vents attached to the Slayer's legs. The S-01 uses its last barrage of homing missles in a final attempt to defeat Spidey, but Spider-Man jumps out of the way and dives for the robot's mouth and, at this point, the player must tap the attack button fast in order to pry open its jaws. When it's opened, Spider-Man ditches the robot and the wave of homing missles flies into the mouth of the massive Spider-Slayer, defeating it.

Metal debris shows down as Spider-Man lands on the grass on the other end of the park. Smythe finds out about his robot's defeat, and sets out to get revenge on Spider-Man for costing him almost a billion dollars from the robot attack. Spider-Man knows that this will not be the last killer robot he meets because, as the unit's designation implies, it was only the first in a long line of Spider-Slayers.

Gameplay

The game is going to return the Spider-Man series to an open-world format, and in doing so will include side missions^[2]. There will be all-new very varied combat systems, using Spider-Man's webs and wall-crawling abilities to aid his fights; plus, a new web-swinging system will be included. Beenox founder and CEO, Dee Brown, says that they've been in full development for this game since Spider-Man: Edge of Time was being worked on.

Feeling Like the Hero

Beenox's goal for this game, when starting its development, was to make the player feel like they are Spider-Man. They first dealt with the camera. The game's camera is much more closer to Spider-Man than previous games, giving players the feel that, sometimes, they are actually looking over Spider-Man's shoulder as he crawls and swings around town. Because of this, Spider-Man will seem a lot bigger than previous games, also, instead of having to control a tiny hero swinging around New York. Beenox wanted to make the player feel like they are the ones swinging around the city, when, virtually, Spider-Man is.

Web-Swinging

Beenox has been sure to create many optional content to explore while swinging around Manhattan.

Web Rush

Web Rush is a feature never before seen in the Spider-Man series of games. It gives players a huge amount of control of Spider-Man, making them "feel like they are Spider-Man". They will be able to perform incredible acrobatic stunts and even let Spider-Man change direction in mid-air, depending on where the player wants him to go.

Web Rush can be activated at any time in the game with one push and/or hold of a button. When activated, time slows drastically, the player will be presented with many different situational and combat choices for Spider-Man, and the game's screen goes to first person mode. There will, then, be many different yellow silhouettes of Spidey that give the player options of what they can do. When the button is released, the game's mechanics will calculate the path and generate a sequence of parkour-style animations in getting the player where they chose to go. Even while in the same sequence, at anytime, Web Rush can be reactivated. The player can even swing in the middle of one of this feature's sequences and allow Spider-Man to make a 180 twist/flip animation. This is very helpful and entertaining during fight scenes. As one gets more familiar with the Web Rush feature, they will be able to complete a whole sequence with just the tap of the feature's button without having to hold it down. Holding down the button gives players a longer chance to make Spider-Man do what they want. Alternatively, there is an experienced Web Rush mode where, when activated, the player does not go into first person mode and time does not slow.

If, at any time, the fighting gets too intense or difficult, the player can make Spider-Man basically activate Web Rush in reverse and allow him to retreat to a safe zone.

Real-World Similarities

Coming all the way back from Web of Shadows, the game will feature a free-roaming system that lets Spider-Man willingly roam around New York where and when the player wants. Beenox has said that an enormous amount of detail was put into creating the city, mainly Manhattan, where most of the game's story takes place. Standing atop a tall building with Spider-Man will let the player see just how big the game's playground is. One of the developers of Beenox teased that the free-roaming feature of the game is "amazing, pun intended". Beenox also said that they're "bringing you the best-looking Manhattan that has ever been seen in a Spider-Man game."

Also, along with free-roam, 'random situations' are coming back; there will be some crimes in the city that the player can make Spider-Man jump into if they so please. These situations include helping the police, car chases where Spider-Man jumps on top of the car, and burglaries. With all this, the player won't feel so forced to complete the main storyline; however, they will still need to complete main missions to progress further in the game.

Aside from the main and mini-missions, Peter Parker will get his camera back and have photographic missions to complete. Parker also has an apartment in New York where he can go there and do random things. There will also feature an in-game map, like some previous games, telling the player where important things are.

With all this, however, the whole game will not take place outdoors in Manhattan. There will be some indoor levels and fight scenes; like the recently leaked level taking place at a secret Oscorp facility. Dr. Connors' work and research materials are located there, and, for an "undisclosed reason", Spider-Man needs to retrieve them. To compensate for the change in enviornment, web-swinging indoors will be slightly different than doing it outdoors, although Web Rush will still and always be available.

There will even be a fake Twitter feed that Peter can look at to find out what the people of Manhattan are saying about his performance as Spider-Man.Along with this, when Spider-Man swings around the city and low enough for the people of Manhattan to see him, they will yell out things like, "Spider-Man!" or "That is so cool." Beenox said that "The crowd reacts to your presence. Some will take pictures of you. Some will ask for your autograph. Others will yell at you for things that happen later in the story."

Day and night will be a part of the story; it will interchange with each other eventually, and, in some cases, night and day comes early. For example, if Peter has a fight with Gwen, the sky and lights will dim more to set the mood of Peter's emotions.

Character Models

All of the characters' models in the game were created with great detail in each aspect of them; Spider-Man will be wearing the same suit he does in the new movie. Although, rarely seen before, the suit will get damaged over time in the game. Players will get to see Peter's flesh being cut, bleeding, and scarred if they take the beating. The suit will also not magically heal over time, like previous games.

Spider-Combat

The mechanical web shooters make a return in the new game, as opposed to previous ones where Spider-Man's webbing appear out of his wrists. Players will have a chance to upgrade Spidey's web shooters; at first, Spider-Man will only be able to thwip web balls at enemies, but, later on in the game, the shooters will be upgraded to have the ability to tie up enemies in web, stick them to walls, etc.
A new feature in this game will have Spider-Man reloading his webs. On Spider-Man's belt, there are small web cartridges Spider-Man can use to reload his shooters. There will be a small animation showing the player when they should reload. At first, Beenox wanted the extra web cartridges to be lying around in the enviornment for Spider-Man to pick them up; however, as of recent decisions from Beenox, Spider-Man will now be carrying the cartridges on his belt and not have to find them, because "that would just not make sense, it would pull players out of the game".

Beenox has taken note of fan-favorite parts from previous Spider-Man games, like the Noir parts from Shattered Dimensions; a stealth feature will also be included in the game, if the player chooses to use it. When entering a room full of enemies Spider-Man will have the chance to jump in and ambush all of them, or take them out silently, one by one, much like the fighting style of the game Batman: Arkham Asylum and City. There will also be a variety of stealthy moves and animations. However, stealth moves aren't the only thing taken from the Arkham game series; many of Spider-Man's basic combat moves cue from Batman's fighting style. GameInformer has said that "While Spidey's combat feels slightly faster and he bounces around the screen with more acrobatic flair than the Dark Knight, the nuts and bolts of the combat function similarly."
For fighting with Spider-Man, the player has one major attack button and one counter-attack button that must be hit in time with a Spider Scene icon that appears over the hero's head. As players build up larger combos, they can activate special attack options that allow them to take out multiple enemies with the press of a button.

While Web Rush is a very helpful feature of the game, Spider-Man can alternatively use old-fashioned punches and kicks.

Web Combat

Along with Web Rush and Spider-Man's many punches and kick combos, the hero is very known for also fighting with his trademark web.

One feature that helps distinguish combat is Spider-Man's web zip maneuver. Any time the action becomes too difficult or overwhelming, a single button allows Spider-Man to quickly zip out of battle (or, if need be, into it) to find a hiding spot along the ceiling or walls. During large battle sequences, this feature can be very useful.

It is revealed that Spider-Man will be able to use his classic yo-yo trick, where he hangs upside down from his web.

Upgrading

Players have two sets of upgrade trees to explore. Experience earned in battle can be used to unlock new combos, more powerful special attacks, or stealth moves. One stealth move in particular allows Spider-Man to zip from the ceiling to an enemy below and stick them in a web cacoon.

There are tech pieces called web-tech upgrades scattered throughout levels in the game that can be used to upgrade Spider-Man's equipment. Web-tech upgrades unlock moves like the "web blast", a large ball of impact webbing that pins enemies agains the wall.

Rhino

Rhino makes an appearance as a playable character in the game, but only in a mini-game situation known as the "Rhino Challenge".

Stan Lee

The co-creator of Spider-Man himself and former president of Marvel Entertainment, Stan Lee makes his first appearance as a playable character. He will appear in a pre-order bonus from Amazon.

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Rhino Challenge

Famous Spidey villain Rhino is a playable character in The Amazing Spider-Man. His role as a playable character is to wreak havoc around the streets of New York with combos and score multipliers. The player will have a multitude of options to break while playing as the monster, but for a limited time only. This bonus is only included with the pre-order of the game at GameStop.

Stan Lee

The players can finally harness the power of former Marvel president Stan Lee as he makes an appearance in the game as a playable character. His special objective in the game will be to swing around Manhattan (borrowing Spider-Man's abilities) and collect pages he's lost of his latest script in a race around New York. The comical co-creator of Spidey will be, as usual, will be ranting on about "kids these days" and other witty banter the fans have come to know and love. Beenox has revealed that, at the end of the timed mission, the player will recieve a special in-game "surprise" as a present for Spider-Man's 50th anniversary.

When asked about his personal mission, Stan Lee says that he's "afraid when they see [him] do it, that may put Spider-Man in the shadows." This reveals that Lee is not sure if he entirely wants to be animated into a video game, as the fans may picture him as Spider-Man. He goes on, "I hope they (Beenox) don't have me looking too realistic and life-life. That would be tough for the Spider-Man fans. I swung through the city like an average guy would do, instead of giving it my usual derring-do.”

This bonus is only included with the pre-order of the game at Amazon and is exclusive only to Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.