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Zen Studios’ CastleStorm Gets Release Date

May 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Zen Studios' physics-based castle battler CastleStorm hits XBLA first, and the siege begins later this month.

The game comes out on May 29 for 800 Microsoft Points. Other editions are currently planned for the PS3, Wii U, PC, and Vita, although no official release dates have been announced yet.

CastleStorm contains single- and multiplayer modes where you alternately design and defend your castle against Vikings as well as initiate attacks yourself. Battlefield strategy, spells, upgrades, and a well-designed castle are all tools for success.

For a look at the game in action, head over to our previous preview.

 

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2013 Video Game Release Schedule

May 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment

We've put together a list of games with confirmed release dates for 2013. If a game only has a loose release date, such as a specific quarter or month, it won't make the cut. It needs to have a date.

We'll be updating this throughout the year as more and more dates get confirmed. See any that we missed? Sound off in the comments below.

January

Anarchy Reigns – January 8
DmC: Devil May Cry – January 15
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 – January 15
The Cave – January 22
Naughty Bear: Double Trouble – January 22
Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch – January 22
Hitman Trilogy – January 29

February

Fire Emblem: Awakening – February 4
Dead Space 3 – February 5
Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time – February 5
Brain Age: Concentration Training – February 10
Aliens: Colonial Marines – February 12
Omerta: City of Gangsters – February 12
Crysis 3 – February 19
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance  – February 19
Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan – February 26
Rayman Legends – February 26

March

South Park: The Stick of Truth – March 5 (DELAYED)
Major League Baseball 2K13 – March 5
MLB 13 The Show – March 5
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 – March 5
Tomb Raider – March 5
SimCity – March 5
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate – March 5
God of War: Ascension – March 12
StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm – March 12
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 – March 12
Gears of War: Judgment – March 19
Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel – March 26
BioShock Infinite – March 26

April

Injustice: Gods Among Us
– April 16
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner – Soul Hackers – April 16
Pandora's Tower  – April 16
LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins – April 21
Dead Island Riptide – April 23
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen  – April 23
Star Trek  – April 23
Black Rock Shooter  – April 23
Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition – April 30
Deadly Premonition The Director's Cut – April 30
Soul Sacrifice – April 30  

May

Metro: Last Light – May 14
Fast & Furious Showdown – May 21
Resident Evil Revelations  – May 21
Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D   – May 24
Sniper Elite V2   – May 24 
Fuse – May 28
Grid 2  – May 28

June

Remember Me  – June 4
Animal Crossing: New Leaf – June 9
The Last of Us – June 14
Game and Wario – June 23
Company of Heroes 2 – June 25
Deadpool – June 25
Project X Zone  –  June 25
Muramasa Rebirth –  June 25

July

Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection – July 9
NCAA Football 14 –July 9
Dynasty Warriors 8 – July 16
Shin Megami Tensei IV – July 16 

August

Pikmin 3 – August 4
Dragon's Crown – August 6
Tales of Xillia  – August 6
Mario and Luigi Dream Team – August 11
Disney Infinity – August 18
Saints Row IV – August 20
Splinter Cell Blacklist – August 20
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified – August 20
New Super Luigi U (Standalone) – August 25
Killer is Dead – August 27
Lost Planet 3 –  August 27 
Madden NFL 25 – August 27 

September

Rayman Legends – September 3
NHL 14 – September 10
The Wonderful 101 – September 15
Grand Theft Auto V – September 17 

October

NBA 2K14 – October 1
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – October 29
WWE 2K14 – October 29

November

Call of Duty: Ghosts – November 5
Watch Dogs – November 19 

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Dust: An Elysian Tale PC Release Date Revealed

May 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Dust: An Elysian Tale, the formerly Xbox Live Arcade exclusive Metroid-ish 2D action game, is coming to PC and now we know when.

The game's creator Dead Dodrill tweeted out the details recently. The game is coming to PC, downloadable through Steam, on May 24. You can check out our review of the Xbox 360 version of the game right here. It's a game that we definitely recommend checking out.

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Game & Wario Lands Release Date, New Dual-Screen Minigames

May 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Wii U owners won't have to wait long to get their hands on Game & Wario. During today's Nintendo Direct video stream, Nintendo announced the game is scheduled to release on June 23 for $ 39.99.

Three new minigames, all designed to use the TV screen and gamepad in different ways, were also shown. The first is called Island (pictured above). In this game, players must use the gamepad to slingshot creatures called Fronks toward a spherical island surrounded by water. The island is divided into scoring zones. Where your Fronks land, determines your score.

The second game, Patch Work, is a puzzle-assembly game starring the Ninja Twins. The goal is to line up puzzle pieces on the two screens to create images. Two that were shown were of a horse and Mario.

The last minigame shown is Kung Fu, which NIntendo describes as a unique motion controlled split-perspective puzzle platformer. On the TV screen, it looks like a typical 3D platformer, with the camera following the character. On the gamepad, you see the same action from a top-down perspective, giving you a better idea of where the character is landing. The goal is to navigate platforms while collecting dumplings.

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Nintendo Reveals New Super Luigi U Release Dates

May 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Nintendo has provided release dates for New Super Mario Bros. U's Luigi-themed update. You'll be able to get your hands on the content either June or August, depending on whether you decide to download the software update or wait for a retail release.

The New Super Mario Bros. U DLC is coming June 20, and it will cost $ 19.99. The standalone release of Super Luigi U follows a few months later on August 25. That one will set you back $ 29.99. 

In addition to tailoring levels toward Mario's little brother, the DLC lets players choose to play as Nabbit, the thieving rabbit from the game's vanilla release. Nintendo says he's designed for novices, because he doesn't take damage from the bad guys. It looks like Luigi is managing to get upstaged in his own game.

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State of Decay pegged for June 5 release, according to GameStop

May 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
State of Decay pegged for June 5 release, according to GameStop database

GameStop expects Undead Labs’ zombie-packed Xbox Live Arcade survival horror game State of Decay to launch on June 5, according to a product listing obtained by IGN.

The retailer lists State of Decay at 1,600 Microsoft points ($ 20), putting it in the same premium price range as big-name XBLA releases like The Walking Dead and Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition. Developer Undead Labs has not officially announced a price for State of Decay, and only divulged a nebulous “June” release date when a trailer launched last month.

Undead Labs community director Sanya Weathers notes in a forum post that June 5 is the developer’s launch goal, but a final release date has not been determined. “We have not completed certification,” she explains. “Until we’ve completed certification, there is no date.”

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Crash ‘n the Boys Australian rating hints at Wii U Virtual Console release

May 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Crash 'n the Boys Australian rating hints at Wii U Virtual Console release

An Australian Classification rating for the 1992 NES urban olympics title Crash ‘n the Boys: Street Challenge has surfaced, hinting at an upcoming release for the Wii U’s Virtual Console service.

Notably, Crash ‘n the Boys is part of the same series as developer Technos’ River City Ransom, a cult classic that ranks as an all-time favorite among many NES fans. While it arrived at retail late in the NES’s lifespan and never gained much of a following, Street Challenge‘s appearance on the Wii U could potentially be followed by Virtual Console upgrades for Super Dodge Ball, Double Dragon, and other well-remembered titles from Technos’ back catalog.

Crash ‘n the Boys is rated PG for “mild violence” – a generous classification, as the game includes a swimming minigame in which players attempt to drown their opponents. Joystiq’s David Hinkle took the game for a spin back when it first launched for the Wii’s Virtual Console, calling it “fun, but tiring.”

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Total War: Rome II Release Date, Pre-order Bonuses, and Collector’s Edition Revealed

May 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Sega is pulling back the curtain on all the things fans need to know for the next Total War entry from Creative Assembly.

Total War: Rome II will be released on September 3 worldwide. Fans who pre-order the game will get the first day-one DLC pack for free. The Greek States Culture Pack includes three new factions: Athens, Epirus, and Sparta, for use in both single- and multiplayer. All contain unique units, buildings, and traits. Check out the DLC trailer for a look at these factions in action.

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Fans willing to drop some extra cash can reserve the collector's edition, which is limited to 22,000 copies. Take a look at all of the goodies below and read up on the details straight from Sega.

·Numbered copy of Total War: Rome II

o   The most ambitious and expansive game in the Total War series to date, Rome II brings the statecraft, politics, intrigue, diplomacy and epic battles of the ancient world to life in thrilling detail. This version comes in a debossed Steelbook case, laser-etched with your unique collector’s number in Roman numerals.

·Tabula set

o   The Roman forerunner to Backgammon, this Tabula set comprises 30 bone-effect game pieces supplied in their own burlap drawstring bag; the board itself is built into the base of the Collector’s Edition box.

·Tesserae Dice

o   Three replica bone-effect dice for use in a variety of games. The design is based on original Roman Tesserae, found at the archaeological site of Herculaneum.

 ·Total War Cards: Punic Wars

o   Designed from the ground up to echo elements from Rome II, Total War Cards is a game of skill and luck for two players. Involving combat, territorial control, resource management and technological development, Punic Wars consists of 58 high-quality playing cards and a game-board printed with the Punic Wars tech-tree.

·Canvas Campaign Map

o   A reminder of the world you must conquer, this ribbon-tied canvas map depicts each of the 57 provinces of the Rome II campaign.

·Roman Onager

o   A complete, fully-functional Onager, or Roman siege catapult. This easy-to-assemble kit is constructed from weathered wood and steel, measures 26cm x 12cm x 12cm, and is capable of unleashing small projectiles at a variety of inanimate objects which may have affronted the glory of your empire.

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Total War: Rome II release date and pre-order content announced

May 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment

The next installment in the Total War franchise, Total War: Rome II, is set to be released September 3rd for everyone, everywhere, on physical and digital formats. You can pre-order the game from here.

People who pre-order any edition of the game will receive Rome II’s first DLC for free alongside the game on release day. The first DLC, the Greek States Culture Pack, adds three additional playable factions to the game, Epirus, Athens and Sparta. Each faction has their own unique units, buildings, missions and win conditions.

Total War: Rome II’s Collectors Edition content has also be announced. Priced at $ 154.99, only 22,000 Collectors Editions are going to be made, these boxes will be filled with Roman-theme games, items and the actual game itself in a Steelbook with your unique collector’s number laser-etched onto it.

The Collectors Edition will also include:

Tabula Set – The Roman forerunner to Backgammon, this Tabula set comprises 30 bone-effect game pieces supplied in their own burlap drawstring bag; the board itself is built into the base of the Collector’s Edition box.

Tesserae Dice – Three replica bone-effect dice for use in a variety of games.

Total War Cards: PUNIC WARS – Designed from the ground up to echo elements from Rome II, Total War Cards is a game of skill and luck for two players. Involving combat, territorial control, resource management and technological development, PUNIC WARS consists of 58 high-quality playing cards and a game-board printed with the PUNIC WARS tech-tree.

Canvas Campaign Map – A ribbon-tied canvas map depicting each of the 57 provinces of the Rome II campaign.

Roman Onager – A fully-functional Onager, or Roman siege catapult. This easy-to-assemble kit is constructed from weathered wood and steel, measures 26cm x 12cm x 12cm.


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Ouya and GameStick will now release in the very same week

May 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Following a delay to the upcoming Ouya Android-based games console, the hardware will now be released to the public in the very same week as its main competitor, the GameStick. …


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