Feb06

Mortal Kombat Collection Available on Steam

by Garv on February 6th, 2012 at 11:51 pm
Posted In: News, PC

Get all the classic Mortal Kombat arcade games on your PC via direct download.

From the press release:

    Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment confirms Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection is available for digital download for PC gamers , offering the original Mortal Kombat arcade trilogy – Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat 2 and Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 – in a single collection.

    The Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection delivers these Mortal Kombat arcade classics for £6.29 via Steam, Gamestop’s Impulse, Direct2Drive, Gametap and others.

    Developed by Other Ocean in conjunction with NetherRealm studios, the Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection allows fans to play through the games in their original arcade state and rediscover all their favorite characters, fatalities and environments as well as relive some of the franchise’s most memorable secrets. The PC collection will feature online play, leaderboards, achievements and trophies.

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Feb06

Last Story Heading to EU Wiis

by Garv on February 6th, 2012 at 11:49 pm
Posted In: News, Wii

Americans and Canadians watch in envy as European players play The Last Story on the Wii. Maybe in the future Nintendo of America will buckle. Until then, mod your Wiis and enjoy another great RPG on the Wii.

From the press release:

    Hironobu Sakaguchi’s latest RPG The Last Story™ arrives exclusively on Wii later this month, adding another head-turning title to the list of exclusive adventures on offer for Wii players.

    From today, you can discover more about the latest title from esteemed game creator Hironobu Sakaguchi by visiting the official website for The Last Story, watching a newly released teaser video for the game and reading an exclusive interview with some of the people who brought it into being.

    The official website for The Last Story is now live and transports players to the world of Lazulis Island; hub of a war-torn empire characterised by magic, mercenaries and monsters. Check out the site for details on the game’s innovative combat system, customisation options and 6-player online battle mode – as well as more info on the story and footage of the locations that bring The Last Story to life.
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Feb03

Nintendo Zone Adding Demos and Pokemon Episodes

by Garv on February 3rd, 2012 at 11:29 pm
Posted In: 3DS, News

Looks like new content will be making its way to Nintendo Zones across the country. More content is never a bad thing.

From the press release:

    Nintendo 3DS™ owners are getting access to a wealth of fun entertainment and information that they can access on the go. Starting Feb. 6, Nintendo Zone™ will offer a variety of new content, including playable demos of select Nintendo 3DS video games and a dedicated Pokémon™ section that will feature full-length episodes of the Pokémon TV series. All of this exciting new content is only available when owners are wirelessly connected to a Nintendo Zone location.

    “Nintendo 3DS continues to deliver fun and engaging new experiences, especially for users who connect their systems to the Internet,” said Zach Fountain, Nintendo of America’s director of Strategic Partnerships. “Nintendo 3DS is our most connected system ever, and Nintendo Zone offers a wealth of exclusive content to users who take their systems with them when they are away from home.”
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Feb03

Rage Now Available for Mac

by Garv on February 3rd, 2012 at 11:19 pm
Posted In: Mac, News

Mac users can now play Rage natively. And they say that Macs never get games…

From the press release:

    Bethesda Softworks®, a ZeniMax® Media company, in partnership with Aspyr Media, Inc., today announced that RAGE®: Campaign Edition™ is now available for the Mac worldwide. This action-packed new shooter from id Software has been published for the Mac by Aspyr, the leader in Mac games publishing. The game can be digitally downloaded in English, French or German now via Apple’s Mac App Store, Aspyr’s own digital store GameAgent.com, and through other supporting Mac digital retailers.

    In RAGE: Campaign Edition you will take on bandit gangs and hordes of mutants with an arsenal of exotic weapons and special items, such as Wingsticks, personal turrets, sentry bots, and remote-controlled bomb cars as you play through the game’s full unaltered single-player campaign. The Mac version will also include bonus equipment formerly exclusive to the RAGE Anarchy Edition, including a Double Barrel Shotgun, the Rat Rod Buggy, Fists of RAGE and Crimson Elite Armor. You’ll also have access to the Wasteland Sewers Missions which feature additional mutant blasting gameplay and looting opportunities.
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Feb02

Official TERA Online Release Date Announced and Pre-Orders Available

by Garv on February 2nd, 2012 at 10:39 pm
Posted In: News, PC

We’ve waited a LONG time for information on En Masse Entertainment’s MMO TERA, and now we have more information than we know what to do with. The game is now scheduled to be released on May 1st. Closed beta will begin on February 10th and players who pre-order the game will be given automatic access to the beta. Those looking to pre-order the game can do so on Amazon as well as other retailers and on En Masse Entertainment’s website. However, at the time of this writing, Amazon did not have the Collector’s Edition available. Hopefully this will be available tomorrow sometime. We’ll keep you posted.

From the press release:

    En Masse EntertainmentTM, a gamer-built publisher focused on delivering fun and innovative online games, announced today that its award-winning, PC-based action MMO title, TERATM, is now available for pre-order from the company’s website and retailers throughout North America for $49.99. Players who pre-order TERA will have access to all of the game’s Closed Beta Tests, scheduled to take place from February through April, as well as an exclusive Head Start play period over the weekend prior to the game’s launch on May 1st.

    “By breaking away from yesterday’s repetitive combat systems, and delivering real action, TERA is going to keep players on their toes and actively engaged in the game,” said Chris Lee, Vice President of Publishing at En Masse Entertainment. “The days of staring at your skill bar while pounding the Tab key are over. By requiring players to actively aim, dodge, and block, TERA’s action combat introduces real skill to MMO gameplay.”
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Feb02

Pro Evolution Soccer Now Available for the 3DS

by Garv on February 2nd, 2012 at 10:30 pm
Posted In: 3DS, News

Konami released Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 for the 3DS today. It can be picked up at most major retailers for $29.99.

From the press release:

    Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced the highly anticipated fan favorite Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 3D is now available for the Nintendo 3DS™. Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 3D on the Nintendo 3DS handheld gaming platform offers a variety of new features which will allow fans to experience the game-play like never before.

    “With 3D imaging capability, Pro Evolution Soccer fans will have the most authentic soccer experience short of actually stepping onto the field and scoring a goal,” said Tomoyuki Tsuboi, President of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. “We’re thrilled to offer this new version to Pro Evolution Soccer with enhanced images to fans around the world.”
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Feb02

Cartoon Wars Available for Android

by Garv on February 2nd, 2012 at 10:27 pm
Posted In: Android, News

Wanna play as stick figures? Check out Cartoon Wars. The game is now available for Android and it’s even free.

From the press release:

    Leading mobile games publisher and developer GAMEVIL® announced Cartoon Wars is now available on the Android Market.

    Cartoon Wars gained countless fans around the globe upon its initial release by developer BLUE GNC, reaching the number 1 spot on game charts in over 22 countries. Now the hit defense strategy game that has been downloaded over 5 million times finally arrives on the Android Market, published via GAMEVIL’s Partner Fund.

    With classic “stickman” cartoon graphics and a simple interface, Cartoon Wars can be enjoyed by the most casual fan as well as the hardcore gamer. Numerous units including gunners, wizards, ninjas, and weapons can be upgraded to defend the tower and crush endless waves of enemy troops. Tilt controls, time-limit stages, booster systems and more keep the gameplay fresh and exciting.
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Feb01

New Mass Effect 3 Cast Trailer

by Garv on February 1st, 2012 at 11:04 pm
Posted In: News, PC, PS3, Xbox 360

Meet some of the cast of Mass Effect 3 in this new trailer from Bioware.

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