Category Archives: gamescom 2012

The behind-closed-doors demo of Beyond: Two Souls shown to journalists at E3 and gamescom has been posted on the Internet. First posted by AGB, and now sporting a GameTrailers logo all over it, the demonstration features Quantic Dream’s David Cage voice walking you through the session. We’ve slapped it below the break for you. Beyond: Two Souls is a PS3 exclusive without a release date.

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Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, once a troubled project, is back from the brink thanks to co-developer Platinum Games. VG247′s Dave Cook speaks with Yuji Korekado regarding the new direction.

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An extended walkthrough video for Splinter Cell: Blacklist is posted below, and in it, creative director Maxime Beland provides more insight on the game’s features such as the enhanced gameplay and Sam Fisher’s new moves. There’s also new footage of the E3 reveal map in it. Get your fill below. Splinter Cell: Blacklist is slated for spring 2013 on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.

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Staff for Red 5 Studios’ PC shooter Firefall has been beefed up with employees gained from layoffs at 38 Studios and BioWare Austin.

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Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch has a new trailer, and as with all trailers for the game, it’s lovely. This games has been on my personal radar since it was announced, not that I am some massive Level-5 fangirl or something (okay, I totally am!). Enjoy it below, courtesy of the PS Blog. Wrath of the White Witch is a PS3-exclusive RPG slated for release on January 22.

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Company of Heroes 2 screenshots have been released by THQ, and they show off the “innovative weather condition” simulation tech in the game. Relic has preciously said the weather system will make the brutal Soviet winter on the Eastern Front just as deadly in-game as it was during World War II. Basically, your troops can freeze to death. Check out the assets below. Company of Heroes 2 is scheduled for PC in early 2013.

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Ryse development is “moving forward really well,” according to Crytek

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LEGO: Lord of the Rings will feature 85 playable characters, including a number which, according to Polygon, have not appeared in the film adaptations.

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XCOM: Enemy Unknown lead designer Jake Solomon sat Sam Clay down during gamescom to discuss and show off the game’s multiplayer. Whereas the earlier video we posted showed the competitive side of things, this video all out multiplayer.

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Borderlands 2 trailers from gamescom have been released, showing the various weapon produced from the manufacturers in the game. Three brands are shown off in short trailers: Maliwan, Tediore, and Vladof. Have a look for yourself below. Borderlands 2 releases on September 18 in the US and September 21 in Europe. Thanks, Gematsu.

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CD Projekt RED is accepting applications for early access to the REDkit, the firm’s mod engine for the Witcher 2.

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A demo for Fable: The Journey will arrive on XBL for Kinect on September 17, Microsoft has announced. The firm has also released a short video documentary discussing the game’s narrative called Telling the Tale. It’s below, courtesy of MasonicGamer. Fable: The Journey will be released on Xbox 360 for Kinect October 9 on the US and October 12 in Europe.

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As if Gimli wasn’t already adorable, the latest LEGO: Lord of the Rings screenshots prove that he can be even more so – even when trying to look formidable. But if prissy blonde elves are more to your taste, there’s one of Legolas skipping through the snow of the Misty Mountains, and for those who like a bit of grit – there’s one of Frodo, Sam, and Gollum in Mordor. There’s also a couple of Gollum shots as well. LEGO: Lord of the Rings arrives on 3DS, DS, PC, PS3, Wii and Xbox 360 and Vita in October.

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Anomaly: Warzone Earth will launch on PSN August 29 in Europe for €8.99, 11 bit studios told Joystiq during gamescom. It will be available in English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian and Spanish. It added a new human unit and local co-op to the mix. It will release sometime during September in the US. Anomaly: Warzone Earth was released on XBLA April 6 and is currently available on Steam for Mac and PC.

FIFA 13 screenshots have been released by EA, and we’ve got the lot for you below showing off Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund ,C Milan, Manchester City, and Tottenham Hotspur. A demo, featuring Match Day, will release September 13 and the game’s official UK cover will be revealed on August 20. FIFA 13 will arrive in the US on September 25, and in Europe on September 28.

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Tomb Raider will become less bleak as the game wears on as compared to the rather violent beginning, according to developer Crystal Dynamics.

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David Cage wants the games industry to “grow up” and start developing mature title which aren’t shooters.

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Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate has been pushed into 2013, according to a statement from developer Mercury Steam.

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Box artwork for Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition, which is playable this week at gamescom, has been released by Warner. The Wii U version of the 2011 title will release this holiday and contains the same story and gameplay as the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 versions. It also contains all available downloadable content, the Battle Armored Tech Mode and the new Armored Suits for both Batman and Catwoman.

Vita will not be the recipient of a price-cut this year, if comments made by Sony Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida are any indication.

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