Category Archives: Action
Thu, May 16, 2013 | 18:19 BST
Dynasty Warriors 8 character renders and event shots show off the July release
Tecmo Koei has released the usual bevy of screenshots for Dynasty Warriors 8, and also as usual: the locations are lovely and the character renders interesting. Brenna would heartily approve. Feast your eyes below. Dynasty Warriors 8 will release on July 12 in the UK and on July 16 in North America for PS3 and Xbox 360.
Thu, May 16, 2013 | 17:25 BST
Ride to Hell: Route 666 video walks you through the finer points of leading a biker gang
A new gameplay walkthrough for Ride to Hell: Route 666 has been released. It talks the viewer through the basic flow of the game, the roles in their gang, and the strategy needed to ensure their leadership is unchallenged. Route 666 is set for release this summer on Steam, XBLA and PSN.
Thu, May 16, 2013 | 17:00 BST
Lords of the Fallen will be playable at E3
City Interactive has announced Lords of the Fallen, for next-gen and PC releasing in 2014, will be shown at E3.
Thu, May 16, 2013 | 16:12 BST
Pixelbionic’s Autoduel heading to Kickstarter, Jaffe joins advisory board
Independent developer Pixelbionic has announced David Jaffe has joined the company’s advisory board as a creative advisor for its vehicular combat game Autoduel.
Thu, May 16, 2013 | 15:45 BST
Batman: Arkham Origins teaser trailer shows our hero fighting Deathstroke
A teaser for Batman: Arkham Origins has been released, showing a short look at the masked bat fella and Deathstroke going at it like their lives are on the line or something. Watch 12 seconds of kicks, punches, and swordplay below, with the other 29 seconds or so showing logos and a release date. The full trailer is expected to be released on May 20. Batman: Arkham Origins is out worldwide on October 25 on PC, PS3, Wii U, and Xbox 360. The Vita and 3DS title Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate releases alongside the console version.
Thu, May 16, 2013 | 14:03 BST
Killer is Dead first run bonuses detailed a bit more
Grasshopper Manufacture has provided more details on the first run bonuses for Killer is Dead, which for now seem to be for Japan only.
Thu, May 16, 2013 | 11:14 BST
Deadpool box art breaks the fourth wall
Deadpool develoepr High Moon Studios has unveiled the game’s box art, and you might notice a daft little fourth wall-breaking joke on the front.
Thu, May 16, 2013 | 09:25 BST
Drakengard 3 apostle companions revealed in Famitsu
Drakengard 3 star Zero won’t just be fighting enemies alongside her dragon Mikhail, as she can also summon two apostle characters to back her up in the field. Famitsu has run down a selection of these buddies in its latest issue.
Thu, May 16, 2013 | 02:08 BST
Dark trailer shows off vampiric stealth skills
Well, you could knock that guard unconscious and stuff him in a locker, or you could rip out his jugular. Welcome to Dark, Realmforge’s blood-spattered take on stealth action.
Wed, May 15, 2013 | 23:00 BST
Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag not expected to outsell AC3
Ubisoft is cautiously forecasting fewer sales of Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag than last year’s entry, Assassin’s Creed 3.
Wed, May 15, 2013 | 21:57 BST
The Last of Us development has concluded
The Last of Us has finished development, lovelies. Start your excited dance now. The news was announced via an Instagram picture posted by Naughty Dog co-president Christophe Balestra earlier today. Likely, this means it’s golden and ready to be shipped to the pressers for distribution. About time, eh? The Last of Us releases June 14 worldwide exclusively on PS3.
Wed, May 15, 2013 | 19:07 BST
Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag trailer is full of pirate shenanigans
Ubisoft has released a new trailer for Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag, showing off some high seas battle, pirate mayhem, and leaping assassins. Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag is out on October on PC, PS3, Wii U, and Xbox 360 and next-gen systems.
Wed, May 15, 2013 | 12:00 BST
PS Plus EU: June update adds free Demon’s Souls, ICO & Shadow HD collection
PlayStation Plus members have a lot of free games to look forward to in June, starting with Demon’s Souls, ICO & Shadow of the Colossu HD Collection and Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning.
Wed, May 15, 2013 | 10:05 BST
Metal Gear Rising: Blade Wolf DLC gets Western launch trailer
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance publisher Konami has released a new trailer for the launch of Platinum’s DLC across Europe. It shows Blade Wolf hacking up enemies with his chainsaw tail, all to a kick-ass J-Rock soundtrack. Get on it.
Tue, May 14, 2013 | 21:50 BST
Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures headed to consoles this winter
Namco has announced Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures for PS3, Wii U, and Xbox 360.
Tue, May 14, 2013 | 21:04 BST
Konami’s pre-E3 presentation to contain news on Metal Gear Solid 5, Lords of Shadow 2
Konami has announced it will stream its pre-E3 presenataion, in which Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2, Metal Gear Solid 5, Pro Evolution Soccer, and a number of “additional key announcements” will be highlighted.
Tue, May 14, 2013 | 21:03 BST
Remember Me interactive journal provides insight into the man behind the Sensen device
Capcom has launched an interactive journal for Remember Me. The interactive journal was penned by the creator of the Sensen device, Antoine Cartier-Wells, which is owned by the Memorize corporation. The device is implanted into nearly all of the world’s population, and the journal charts the creator’s motivation to create this “next generation of social networking”. Remember Me is scheduled for release on June 4 in the US and June 7 in Europe on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.
Tue, May 14, 2013 | 14:56 BST
Disney Infinity shots show off the Pirates of the Caribbean playset
Disney Infinity shots have been released showing off the Pirates of the Caribbean playset. A look at the the figurines is also below, each showing off a cartoonish version of Jack Sparrow. The Gobo developed playset comes with ready-made adventures and the assets can be used to create your own adventures in Toy Box mode. Disney Infinity is due in August on 3DS, PS3, Wii, Wii U and Xbox 360. A trailer for it can be watched here.
Tue, May 14, 2013 | 14:45 BST
LEGO Friends out this fall on 3DS, DS
LEGO Friends has been announced for 3DS and DS by Warner Bros. and is in development at TT Games, in partnership with Hellbent Games.
Tue, May 14, 2013 | 14:32 BST
New Adventure Time and Regular Show titles in the works at WayForward
A new Adventure Time game is heading to 3DS, PC, PS3, Wii U and Xbxo 360 courtesy of D3 Publisher and WayForward. The developers is also working on a Regular Show game for 3DS.


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