BioShock 2's Sinclair Solutions DLC pack was released this week. Thanks to some eagle-eyed members of the BioShock community, though, we've learned that the content has been on the retail game disc all along.
If you're the type of gamer who loves a good dungeon crawl, you're in luck. Bethesda announced on Monday that it is publishing Hunted: The Demon's Forge, a third-person co-op fantasy game being developed by inXile.
Set in a dark fantasy world, Hunted lets you and a friend team up to battle your way through waves of enemies as either ranged expert E'lara or master swordsman Caddoc. Using a variety of weapons, spells and cover tactics, players will explore dungeons, overgrown ruins, and downtrodden towns as they investigate the disappearance of townsfolk from across the land.
LucasArts announced today that everyone's favorite Mighty Pirate is returning this summer in Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck’s Revenge.
Having defeated the evil ghost pirate LeChuck in his first adventure, pirate extraordinaire Guybrush Threepwood is now setting his sights on the treasure of Big Whoop. Legendary treasures however, come with legendary challenges and Guybrush will have to use his wits and humor to prove himself the greatest pirate in the Caribbean. Voodoo dolls, spitting contests and amusement parks are just some of the challenges Guybrush must overcome as he meets old friends, fights familiar enemies and uses every single ounce of his wits to become the most celebrated pirate ever.
Four songs from eccentric pop star Lady Gaga are coming to the Rock Band Store next week.
The songs can be purchased individually for 160 Microsoft Points ($1.99) or 200 Wii Points. They will also be available as a DLC pack on the Xbox 360 for 560 Microsoft Points ($7).
The four songs are:
"Bad Romance"
"Just Dance"
"Monster"
"Poker Face"
As a bonus, gamers will also be able to purchase Eric Cartman's rendition of "Poker Face" from the SouthPark episode "Whale Whores." Which, in my opinion, is totally worth the $1.99. Don't believe me? Watch the video!
In an open letter to the Xbox LIVE community, General Manager Marc Whitten announced today a change in the online platform's Code of Conduct that will allow players to express their race, nationality, religion and sexual orientation in Gamertags and profiles.
"Under our previous policy," Whitten explains, "some of these expressions of self identification were not allowed in Gamertags or profiles to prevent the use of these terms as insults or slurs. However, we have since heard feedback from our customers that while the spirit of this approach was genuine, it inadvertently excluded a part of our Xbox LIVE community."
by Stefanie on February 26th, 2010 | Category: X360
Mass Effect 2 fans can rejoice! The Hammerhead is finally coming! BioWare's Cerberus Network page has updated information on its latest downloadable content for the action/RPG sequel.
The Firewalker DLC pack features 5 new missions revolving around the Hammerhead. According to the site, "The Hammerhead is a heavy assault vehicle that hovers over the battlefield at up to 120 kilometers per hour and features a guided missile system ensuring accuracy even during aggressive maneuvering."
Hopefully, it'll handle better than the Mako.
Firewalker will be released in late March and will be free to all Cerberus Network members.
by Stefanie on February 24th, 2010 | Category: X360
SEGA and Obsidian have announced a release date for their upcoming espionage-themed RPG Alpha Protocol.
Originally slated for release in 2009, Alpha Protocol will now hit store shelves in North America on June 1st. Lucky European RPG fans will be able to pick the game up on May 28th, while the even luckier Australians can buy a copy on May 27th.
by Stefanie on February 20th, 2010 | Category: X360
A vague rumor is starting to surface that new DLC for BioWare RPG Mass Effect 2 could be revealed at GDC. The rumor comes from GameZone and is attributed, they say, to an "inside source." Stay tuned!
by Stefanie on February 15th, 2010 | Category: X360
The Odd Gentlemen's platform puzzler, The Misadventures of PB Winterbottom, is coming to Xbox LIVE on Wednesday, February 17th, for 800 Microsoft Points ($10).
Apparently, it's all about a search for pie. Something I'm sure most gamers can relate to. Unless you're more of a cake person (insert Portal reference here).
by Stefanie on February 8th, 2010 | Category: X360
Electronic Arts has announced its preliminary release schedule for the coming year and it includes the return of Issac Clarke in Dead Space 2, along with the sequel to Dragon Age: Origins.
EA says that in the first quarter of next year (January - March 2011), it will launch Dead Space 2 on consoles. The new, currently unnamed Dragon Age sequel will be released on consoles, the PC and handheld. Which handheld platforms the title will show up on is unknown at this time.
Also slated for that quarter is EA's mysterious "Shooter from Epic" that they announced in 2008.
by Stefanie on February 5th, 2010 | Category: X360
A staffer at Game Informer has confirmed that Rockstar and Team Bondi's gritty detective game, L.A. Noire, is now a multiplatform title.
"It's not a PS3-exclusive. It was at one point, but it's coming out for the PS3 and 360," writes Matthew Kato in the comments section of a post on the Game Informer website that reveals the cover of their March issue.
In development for about six years, L.A. Noire takes place in 1947 and makes use of what Game Informer is calling a "groundbreaking" new facial-animation system.
As a fan of noire films like Notorious, The Big Sleep and Chinatown, I'm a little intrigued to see how this game turns out.
by Stefanie on January 29th, 2010 | Category: X360
Could Mass Effect 2 be the first blockbuster game of 2010? So far, the answer seems to be a resounding, "Yes!"
BioWare announced today that the second installment of it's space opera Action/RPG has sold over two million units worldwide in its first week of release.
The game has received 40 perfect scores so far and has earned an average review score of 96, making it the second highest rated game of all time on the Xbox 360 platform, according to Metacritic.
BioWare co-founder and Group General Manager of the RPG/MMO Group of EA Dr. Ray Muzyka said, "Mass Effect 2 is poised to be one of the biggest games of 2010. We could not be more proud of the game’s universal acclaim and early commercial success."
by Stefanie on January 29th, 2010 | Category: X360
Gearbox and 2K Games are releasing what they call "the largest DLC for Borderlands to date."
The Armory of General Knoxx will be released on the PC, Xbox 360 and PS3. The content promises to include all-new enemies, a new environment with new missions and, of course, new weapons to blast your way through said environment with.
The DLC will also raise the level cap and is being designed with characters levels 34-50 in mind.
At this time, there is no specific release date for The Armory of General Knoxx.
by Stefanie on January 26th, 2010 | Category: X360
The BioWare forums are currently lit up with disgruntled players who are experiencing issues with Mass Effect 2's DLC and its in-game delivery system, The Cerberus Network.
Players are reportedly having problems with GameStop Cerberus access codes and with connecting to the network on the PC. Many players are also complaining that the special DLC armors you receive, such as the Blood Dragon armor from Dragon Age: Origins or the Terminus armor, won't allow you toggle off the helmet.
Dragon Age: Awakening, Final Fantasy XIII
