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Kane & Lynch 2 dated & new trailer footage

Zeth — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:44:12 +0000

I can’t believe there is this much excitement about Kane & Lynch 2!

Excitement there is though as the sequel to one of this generations most infamous titles is dated. When I reviewed the game a year or so ago I actually found that buried deep under all the negativity and flaws there was a reasonable game trying to get out of the first title. Well it looks like this time IO Interactive might be able to pull this one out of the hat as the game is looking just like the game the first title should of been. Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days will be seeing light of day on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC on August 24th 2010.

For now sit back and marvel at how far this title has come in the video below.

Video was an exclusive reveal through IGN :-

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UFC 2010 get “smashing” new trailer

Zeth — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:33:30 +0000

And of course I mean Jaw Smashing!

Last years UFC 2009 was a complete shot in the arm for this type of fighting title. Knocking the best efforts of WWE on it’s arse in most circles this title was one of the largest earners for THQ last year and this years iteration looks set to continue with that trend. The game is shipping on May 28 for PS3, PSP and 360 and is looking stunningly brutal. The PS3 version will be shipping with some exclusive fighters taken from previous historical matches in the UFC’s history. So for now take a look at the video and enjoy the brutality of the thing!

Video comes courtesy of Joystiq:-

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F1 2010 – First footage released

Zeth — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:25:40 +0000

Codemasters are doing what they do best – making a great looking racer!

After the PSP statement issues earlier in the week Codemasters might of been feeling a little jaded but instead of hiding and licking their wounds they have unleashed the first real footage of F1 2010 – and man does it look sweet!

The footage shows some of the Pre-Alpha in game footage as well as a talk with key figures around the games development like Stephen Hood, Game Designer & Paul Jean to senior producer. The game is due out in September on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC.

Check the footage out below courtesy of IGN:-

Skate 3 : Dated & video footage

Zeth — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:09:56 +0000

I’m pretty sure Leigh just wet his pants with this news!

EA have announced the release date to the third in their highly innovative and creative Skate series, Skate 3 (I know snappy title huh!). Due for a UK/EU release on May 14th & a US release on May 11th this title is shaping up to be another great milestone in the franchises. With the release of the date information EA have also handed out a brand spanking new trailer for us all to enjoy so grab your grip tape, tighten your trucks and get ready for the joyous escapism that is Skate 3:-

Full Pr is as follows :-

TEAM UP AND THROW DOWN IN SKATE 3 ON MAY 14th
The Ultimate Cooperative Skateboarding Game Takes Players to a True Skater’s Paradise

Guildford, UK. – March 17, 2010 – Black Box, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that SKATE™ 3, the latest installment in the award-winning franchise, will be in stores in the UK on May14th, 2010. Redefining the skateboarding experience, SKATE 3 breaks new ground by letting gamers build their ultimate skate team both offline and co-operatively* to take on new challenges or competitive battles against other teams.

“Since the very beginning of the Skate franchise, we have captured the true essence skateboarding, be it from the feel of nailing that perfect trick, to the feeling of just hanging out and sessioning with your friends,” said Jason DeLong, Senior Producer. “For us, SKATE 3 is the culmination of this endeavor – the most connected, accessible and social skateboarding experience yet.”

In the all-new Skate.School, Coach Frank acts as a mentor and teaches newcomers the ropes by showing them all the ins-and-outs of skateboarding as they hone their skills on the sticks before hitting the streets with their team. Veterans will also feel right at home in Skate.School as they refresh their skills but also learn all the new tricks SKATE 3 has to offer including darkslides and underflips.

Gamers can hit the streets with the pros in the all-new city of Port Caverton – a true skater’s paradise with unique districts, skate parks, and endless lines. For fans with a creative flair, the new Skate.Park editor allows gamers to create their own dream plaza or mega-ramp park from scratch or use the Object Dropper to alter the landscape of Port Carverton to truly change the face of the city. In the end, SKATE 3 delivers a completely immersive and connected experience giving gamers the tools to build and share their own skate parks, videos, and photos with all their friends by uploading them directly from their console or importing custom created graphics & logos from the Skate website*.

SKATE 3 features a deep roster of the world’s greatest skaters including several Thrasher Skater of the Year winners.
Andrew Reynolds John Cardiel
Benny Fairfax John Rattray
Braydon Szafranski Josh Kalis
Chris Cole Lizard King
Chris Haslam Lucas Puig
Colin McKay Mark Appleyard
Dan Drehobl Mike Carroll
Danny Way P.J. Ladd
Darren Navarrette Pat Duffy
Dennis Busenitz Ray Barbee
Eric Koston Rob Dyrdek
Jason Dill Ryan Gallant
Joey Brezinski
Jerry Hsu Terry Kennedy
Jason Lee (as coach Frank)

SKATE 3 will be available on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. The game is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB and “16+” by PEGI. More information can be found at www.skate.ea.com, become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/skate, or follow us on Twitter @ Hippyjump.

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Angry Birds (iPhone) Review

Mike — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:04:04 +0000

Brutal Gamer reviews Angry Birds.

I have to admit, the title ‘Angry Birds‘ doesn’t give you any indication of what the game is about. But it’s proving quite popular on the Apple Apps store, so we figured we’d give this a shot and see what it’s all about.

Angry Birds is a 2D physics based puzzle game developed by Rovio Mobile, and it functions pretty much like a 2D version of Boom Blox on the Wii. A group of birds have had their eggs stolen by a gang of green pigs, so the birds decide to get revenge by trying to kill as many of the pigs as possible.

The levels consist of a number of pigs hiding inside structures made of various materials, mainly wood, ice and stone. You are presented with a set number of birds and a slingshot. You have to use said slingshot to throw the birds at the stuctures to knock them down and take the pigs out. The set number of birds means you need to plan out how you’re going to clear the levels.

The birds themselves come in a number of different types with an ability that is activated by tapping the screen while the birds are in mid-flight. For example, the black birds explode, and the blue birds split into 3 and come hurtling down. When you have mixed bird types, they will be given to you in a certain order, adding an extra layer of strategy.

There is only a single player mode in the game. However, this does consist of over 60 levels, so there is plenty for you to do. And the game is very challenging with a nice steady difficulty curve. It’s rare for you to blitz one level and then hit a wall in the next. The game is also a lot of fun, and anyone who has played Boom Blox will feel right at home with this one.

Overall, the game is of high quality. The game looks pleasing and the physics works really well, and the puzzles are very well designed. The controls are as simple as they need to be, and you can easily kill a lot of time with this.

FINAL THOUGHTS
Angry Birds is a fun, well designed and pleasant looking puzzle game. What it lacks in game modes, it makes up for in the sheer amount of levels available. If you liked Boom Blox, you’ll like this as well. If you’re not sure whether this is for you, there is a free ‘Lite’ version of the game, and for only 59p, the full version of the game is quite frankly a bargain. Highly recommended.

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Just Cause 2 Getting ‘A Lot’ Of DLC

Mike — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:26:35 +0000

Expect more adventures with Rico in the future.

We at Brutal Gamer are looking forward to the upcoming release of Just Cause 2, out on March 26th. In a chat with Eurogamer, lead designer Peter Johansson said “Yeah, we’re going to have some fun with DLC, but unfortunately I can’t talk about the specifics.”

He continued “”We’re going to have a lot of DLC. We’ll see what happens. DLC is important, but a game like Just Cause 2 can live pretty long because it’s not just playing through the story and being done with it – there’s the completion rating and playing with friends. That’s what we do in the office!”

If you want to try the game, then be sure to download the demo. It’s a lot of fun.

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ModNation Racers Gets Release Date & Pre-Order Bonuses

Mike — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:05:07 +0000

The racing game equivalent of LittleBigPlanet is not far off.

Over on the official PlayStation Blog, it has been revealed that ModNation Racers will be released in the US on May 25th on PS3 and PSP, with the UK version coming out roughly the same time.

In addition to that, if you pre-order in the US, you will receive a bonus Mod character that you can use, with a different character depending on where you pre-order. Pre-ordering from Gamestop will allow you to play as Kratos, Amazon.com have Ratchet and Clank, where as Best Buy will get you Nathan Drake. No news as to whether these will be available in other territories. The pictures are below.

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Splinter Cell Conviction Demo & Flash Game announced

Zeth — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:47:21 +0000

Can you find Sam Fisher?

Ever fancied playing a game of Where’s Wally/Waldo but in a real world environment… and maybe featuring Sam Fisher? No thought not – what if I say you could also snag yourself a limited edition copy of the Splinter Cell Conviction game? Interested now huh!

Well Ubisoft have linked up with those fine guys over at IGN to bring you a small Flash title where you hunt for characters from the game, tag them and then you can enter in to the exclusive Spinter Cell Conviction competition.

Head on over to the site to start playing.

On other news, the demo for Splinter Cell Conviction should be hitting this very Thursday – yes that right the 18th should see you finally getting your stealthy hands on the game. The full title is due for release on 16th April on PC and Xbox 360.

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Codemasters Confirm Existence Of DiRT 3

Mike — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:42:30 +0000

Some people will be looking forward to this, no doubt.

Codemasters have some great news for the petrolheads of the gaming world, with the official confirmation that DiRT 3 is indeed happening.

In Edge magazine, Gavin Cheshire of Codemasters said “DiRT was a complete reboot – we threw away what was going on and redid it completely – and then we rebooted GRID because it wasn’t top gun, and then we rebooted DiRT 2. I’m not saying we’re throwing all the codebase away, but we’re throwing the thoughts away and coming out with something fresh and new. Because if you don’t innovate, you’re dead.”

Sounds interesting. You can bet we’ll be keeping tabs on developments with this one.

Source: Eurogamer

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Medal of Honour : Brand new video

Zeth — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:52:05 +0000

Latest footage from the promising shooter

EA are making sure that in the wake of all the Infinity Ward hoo-hah you are still aware that a modern day shooter is coming out. To be honest ever since the first trailer I’ve been more than a little interested in the latest Medal of Honour reboot having been a huge fan of the games back when Dreamworks were working on them.

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