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Story by: CritiKiL The DirectX11 Ultra Upgrade is a free visual improvement add-on introducing DirectX 11 support as well as a wealth of graphical improvements and performance optimization for both DX11 and DX9 API’s. When using the new “Ultra†spec, DX9 platforms will benefit from real-time local reflections and contact shadows. The owners of DX11 platforms, in addition, will be able to enjoy hardware tessellation (requires the installation of the “DX11 Ultra Upgradeâ€), parallax occlusion mapping and several improvements for shadows, water, particles, depth of field and motion blur. Don’t understand what I’m saying? I’m talking about the major patches for the PC version in which the game now takes advantage of *DirectX, making the graphic just blow your mind! Watch the video, and “see” what I’m talking about. You can D/L the patches at the link below, and the game itself is*Avialable for not just PC’s but XBox and PS3 consoles as well: D/L Patches from the Official Website. http://www.ea.com/crysis-2 Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...

Story by: CritiKiL Is seems the almighty Lords of the*Goog might be continuing their plans for world domination towards the direction of gaming now. It’s a known fact that anytime Google puts their minds to create or improve on something…it works out well for them! Goggle has the power to dominate anything it focuses on at little or no cost to us, the beneficiaries of their quest(s). There is undeniable evidence, that they’re now entering the gaming world. No one knows their ‘complete agenda’, but we are speculating that Google is targeting*mobile gaming, web-based gaming, and / or possibly*console gaming. Here is the Job Listing, that was posted by Google: “Product Manager, Games – Mountain View This position is based in Mountain View, CA. The area: Product Management One of the many reasons Google consistently brings innovative, world-changing products to market is because of the collaborative work we do in Product Management. With eyes focused squarely on the future, our team works closely with creative and prolific engineers to help design and develop technologies that improve access to the world’s information. We’re responsible for guiding products throughout the execution cycle, focusing specifically on analyzing, positioning, packaging, promoting and tailoring our solutions to all the markets where Google does business. The role: Product Manager, Games Rare opportunity to grow a brand-new business – Games at Google! We are looking for a strategic, technical and game-loving Product Manager to drive Google’s gaming strategy. You will design strategies for game distribution and discovery, player identity, game mechanics, and more. In addition to designing a great user experience and building out key partnerships, you will be significantly influencing Google’s social platform as you work directly with a critical set of early adopters, game developers. Interesting and impactful decisions involving social gaming, privacy, virality, business, and technical APIs await you and the strong, passionate team of gamers you will work with. Responsibilities •*Drive feature requirements for Google’’s gaming platform •*Work with business development and developer relations to drive gaming partnerships/ content deals • Initiate and prioritize projects within engineering, assist in determining the best technical implementation methods, track product development, and develop product launch plans. •*Establish partnerships internally and externally to drive the growth of games Requirements •*Technical undergraduate degree or equivalent experience; Masters degree preferred. •*Product management experience with a track record of creating innovative and winning Internet or software solutions. •*Entrepreneurial experience and a penchant for creating great products is highly valued. •*Demonstrated ability to gather user requirements and convert them into a winning product vision. •*Strong quantitative and analytical abilities with a deep understanding of gaming platforms.” It’s very exciting to see what Goggle has in store for the future of gaming. We’ll keep you up to date when we hear more news. Until then, if you’ve been living under a rock and don’t know about Google Chrome web based gaming,*use your Mobile phones barcode/QR scanner App (ex: NeoReader App), to launch the link from your mobile device below: Or, you can also just ‘click’ the QR code with your mouse, and open the link into another window Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...

Story by: CritiKiL This video trailer for Saints Row®: The Thirdâ„¢ (below), caught my attention, mainly because it’s like a supped up GTA (Grand Theft Auto) on crank or something. So I thought I’d do a quick review, but you MUST see the video! The game sports an Online Co-Op, and a ton of new weapons, vehicles, tanks, guns an even the ‘V-TOL’ (Vertical Take Off & Landing Jet)…at your disposal. Did I mention the ‘Apoca-Fist’, and that it has ‘skydiving missions’? Yea, skydiving gunplay, total Mayhem and Fun. HipHopGamer talks about Saints Row®: The Thirdâ„¢ demo, at E3: “…was more than just jaw dropping, the gameplay details are over the top and easily surpasses the fun you will experience in GTA4.” Saints Row®: The Thirdâ„¢ gives you control of the Saints at the height of their power, and you live the life to show for it. Take a tank skydiving, call in a satellite-targeted airstrike on a Mexican wrestling gang, and defend yourself against a highly-trained military force using only a sex toy in the most outlandish gameplay scenarios ever seen. Strap it on…and have some Fun! Saints Row®: The Thirdâ„¢, exposes itself on November 18th 2011 for the PS3, XBox and PC. IGN gives it a 7.5 or 8 on the rating but I’m gonna come out of my neutrality as a writer, *and go ahead and say that this game will run leaps and bounds over GTA: V whenever it does come out (no word yet as to GTV: 5′s release). IMO: I think it’s going to knock GTA: V out of it’s socks. Please comment, and let us know what you think about this upcoming game! REFERENCE(S): Watch the Trailer:*http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxQsCNontmI More info on: http://www.saintsrow.com Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...

Story by: CritiKiL Not much has been said about what Nyko Technologies has been manufacturing, but some of the new products for both the XBox 360 and PS3 are pretty*phenomenal! Briefly I’m going to tell you about a few of their new products, then you can watch their recording of it from their Ustream Channel earlier this month. That video, is posted for you to see at the bottom… Nyko ‘Zoom’ ~ For the XBox Kinect System: This product is mainly just a ‘Play Range Reduction Lens for Kinectâ„¢ which NOW allows players to decrease the space needed to play their favorite Kinect games. The ‘Zoom’ (as it is called), *reduces the play range required to enjoy Kinect software by up to 40%, allowing you to play closer to your TV. The Zoom’s wide angle lens also enables two people to play in an area that was normally only suitable for a single player, making it perfect for those who live in small apartments or dorm rooms. The specially designed optical lenses fit over the Kinect sensor and clip into place, making set up a breeze with nothing to plug in. No additional software or calibration is required, and it blends seamlessly with the look and feel of the Kinect unit itself. So basically, the Zoom opens up a whole new world of Kinect play for those who previously lacked the space required to fully enjoy it.*It has a suggested retail price of $29.99 (coming soon!) Nyko ‘Charge Base 2′ ~ For the PS3 Controllers: This product is a ‘Dual Port Charging Dock for SIXAXIS / DualShock 3 controllers’. What I found to be really cool about ‘this’, is how they’ve found a way to not damage the existing contact points by having you mount on a *’clip-on’ attachment to the controller itself which allows you to just drop the controller onto the base, no longer having to worry about connector cables or switch out battery packs and etc. With this product it’s simple: you just drop it and charge it! Sells for only $29.99. Nyko ‘Gameboost’ ~ For the 3DS System: This product is an ‘Emergency Power attachment for 3DS’, which allows you to quickly and conveniently add 1 – 2 hours of additional play time! The ‘Game Boost’ is the perfect attachment for when you need that extra bit of juice at your most crucial of gaming moments whether it’s the last lap of a big race, the final boss, or the championship game. This unit attaches to the back of the 3DS system to work in tandem with the stock battery and recharges through the 3DS power adaptor that comes with your system. When attached, all buttons, sliders and other operations are fully accessible, and it’s thin enough to not hamper your grip or comfort. Retails for only $12.99. That’s enough for now. Don’t forget to watch the Ustream video below! Comment also if you’d like REFERENCE(S): Nyko Website: www.nyko.com Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...

By Tournament Team member i2IDIUM We are only 2-Weeks into the first Urgent Fury Socom 4 tournament and we are already halfway complete with the first campaign. With 36 wars played, the standings are as follows: TNU leads with 10 points followed closely by 101, ReD, $K$, cKs, and 26* with 8. In the middle of the pack we have LPK with 6. Rounding out the field we have RVN, , and WDA each with 2 points and IX still looking to pick up their first W. This tough field of competitors proved to be too steep as R2H never made it in by failing to submit their roster. Going into week 3 of the first campaign, TNU looks to continue its winning ways after a rough start due to typos on their roster which cost them their only loss. Being the highest ranked clan in the tournament on the Socom in-game ladder, TNU has proven that they know how to win by leading the field with the most points. A match between the current #2 and #3 seeds, 101 and ReD, resulted in a tie during the second night of wars when there was an glitch in the ladder system. Each team took a match in the first two but for some reason the game sent both teams back to their lobbies instead of sending them to the third match to determine the overall winner of the war. $K$, cKs and 26* all locked up with 8 points each will be working to catch the current leader in hopes of capturing the top seed and a bid to the playoffs later this fall. After a close match against TNU and ReD, LPK looks to bounce back after a bumpy start. With only 6 wars remaining RVN, , WDA, and IX hope to make up some ground after a very tough 2 weeks. The Endurance format is much different than what most UF clans are used to. Previously each night would feature one war on a predetermined map and mode. Due to the lack of a party system, UF was forced to use the in-game ladder system to conduct the wars. When asked about the best-of-3 format for wars a few of the clan reps had this to say. darth_cedaus from Canadian Killing Squad said, “Love the best of 3 format. Much better than the 1-map wars back in the day.†ShadowOfaSolja from Threat Neutralizing Unit said, “Best of 3 is the only way to go †With a party system just around the corner, we will found out whether or not traditional 1-map per war formats will ever be possible again. None of the clan reps had too much other to say about the tournament other than they really appreciate the great sportsmanship shown by UF clans. Respecting all of the rules set forth by tournament staff, participating clan are able to play Socom 4 without having to worry about exploits, cheating, Grenade Launchers, or Double Rounding in Bomb Squad. Time will tell as we see how the wars play out to determine the winner of the first Socom Endurance Campaign. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...

Story by Nathan Grayson @ VG247.com. Oh sure, you laugh when, say, Square Enix registers a domain for Final Fantasy XXVII, but who’s laughing now? Certainly not Activision. The domain “Modernwarfare3.com†doesn’t leave a whole lot to the imagination. Given the title, you pretty much know what you’re in for. Or do you? Try clicking it. Ok, now rub your eyes, spit out your coffee, and pinch yourself. Done? Wow, you looked really silly just now. This is why you don’t take advice from videogame articles. So, tophats, curly mustaches, and giant super lasers for everyone at EA, right? Don’t get your hopes up. Often as EA’s been accused of proclivity for evil-doing, the publisher’s not actually prone to maniacal website-napping hostage schemes. Odds are, some Battlefield mega-fan snatched up the precious domain and tied it to the train tracks. You’ll remember, of course, that Modernwarfare4.com is in a similar boat, except with more, er, clowns. At any rate, we’ve asked EA about any potential involvement with this bout of modern cyberwarfare and will let you know as soon as we hear back. Thanks, Game Informer. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...

Another month of post-release play is in the books for SOCOM 4, and your help in tracking down issues and exploits for us has been an invaluable resource as we continue to move forward with updates. This latest patch, scheduled for deployment this morning, July 12, during our regular maintenance window, is definitely our most exciting yet! Boasting the long-awaited activation of our SOCOM Party system, we’ve made playing with your friends much more convenient. We’ve also included a number of other additions and alterations which you can read about in our patch notes below. This isn’t all the SOCOM info we have planned for the summer of course, as you’ll want to check back with us throughout the season as we return with details regarding what to expect in our next patch as well as the official announcement and details of our upcoming downloadable content. In the meantime, enjoy the latest SOCOM revision and have fun storming enemy lines! SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs v1.04 July 12, 2011 | TPPS: 42 MB, DLS: 11 MB Gameplay - Added “Party†system to primary multiplayer interface which allows players to invite other users to play with them in a persistent group until disbanded (up to 16 total players) - Fixed bug that sometimes prevented Bomb Squad and Uplink matches to end properly despite one team winning the required number of rounds - Players who do not have SOCOM Pro can now “Scavenge†Pro-associated weapons on the battlefield for a limited time use (does not unlock them permanently) Weapons and Gear - Added additional weapon “knock†to single and burst-fire modes for all weapons to limit possible rapid-fire exploits Interface - Games played under “Classic†rules now implement an “open†mic system for players in the Spectator lobby - Added “open†mic functionality to all transition screens for games played under “Classic†rules - Added “Games Played†statistics for SOCOM Pro maps - Fixed issue that caused post-game text to display incorrectly at the end of a round or match Technical - Added functionality to allow all Gametypes to support independent XP bonuses - Mics are now muted for the first five seconds of every round to reduce echo/ feedback from mass “round start†messages - Implemented a number of stability fixes More...

Story by Scott Grill @ Examiner.com A new Batman: Arkham City trailer featuring the Riddler landed this morning and Rocksteady Studios is dangling a reward to challenge fans to solve them by this Friday. Some intrepid fans at the Arkham City Community forums have already solved one of the easier clues in the in the trailer. The trailer contains the following words with numbers in the middle. ridd(9)le m(1)e t(13)his Wh(2)at doe(5)s (20)it t(20)ake t(5)o kee(18)p a(20) Shar(8)p Pup(1)pet o(14)n (25)a Str(15)ange str(21)ing? Taking the numbers out reveals the following numbers which match up to letters in the alphabet: 9 1 13 2 5 20 20 5 18 25 8 1 14 20 15 21 i a m b e t t e r t h a n y o u So, Riddler is telling Batman, “I am better than you.” That’s not particularly revealing as Riddler’s ego has always led him to take on the Dark Knight to prove his superior intellect. However, community manager Sarah May said that a tougher clue resides in the trailer still waiting to be found and promises a reward if it is found by the end of the week. Good work guys, however there is one other more complex clue/riddle in there that will really test to see if you are smarter than a bat. Work it out by FRIDAY and I will release a never seen before Riddler asset. As for the “Riddle me this. What does it take to keep a Sharp puppet on a Strange string?” text in the clue provided above, we suggest checking out the recently released Batman: Arkham City comics to gain a better understanding of the dynamic between Mayor Sharp and Hugo Strange. You can find the clues in the Riddler trailer for Batman: Arkham City yourself below[/url]. Rocksteady wants you to post your answers at the community forums. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...

Story by Systemlink.me PSN Pass, since its half-hearted reveal, has had nothing but bad press. And we’re about to add to that, as Sony’s new online scheme sets sights on something very close to our hearts; gaming rentals. There’s nothing wrong with renting a game. You get the benefit of testing a new release before deciding whether you want to splash out on a copy all for yourself. The downside is the fact you only have a limited timeframe in which the enjoy the title. Having been an avid video game renter for a number of years now, I was understandably disappointed when EA titles needed a code to input before you could play online. EA supplied no code with any rental copy, thus anyone renting the game could not play multiplayer. Now, Sony looks to be doing the exact same thing. A Sony representative told us: If the ‘Network Pass’ has not been activated, then it is possible for the consumer renting the game to access the online functionality. However, if it has already been activated, the consumer still has the choice to either play without online functionality or to purchase a ‘Network Pass’. It is important to note that most, if not all, rental services do not pack a code of any sort – when renting a game, you just get the disc, and that’s all. While it is some respite that the PSN Pass is game specific, Sony isn’t making life for the rental industry any easier. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...

Story by IGN.com Burnout Crash Official Gameplay Video. The Game is a Birds-Eye view. In Burnout Crash, players are rewarded for causing traffic chaos by crashing into cars, triggering explosions and destroying everything in sight! Burnout Crash packs countless hours of reckless chaos into an easy to pick up, but difficult to master gameplay experience. There are three explosive game modes available across 18 crash junctions in six unique locations, each requiring different skills and strategies to maximize damage and destroy everything in sight. With a variety of player vehicles to unlock, high-value targets to seek and destroy, and crazy surprise features to discover, players will be hooked on an adrenaline-fueled rampage to the top of the Crashwall. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...

Story by Owen Good @ Kotaku.com. A group of Call of Duty glitchers has been called back to Infinity Ward to help the studio test and shore up the game’s multiplayer, according to the gang’s leader. This isn’t the first time mapMonkeys have assisted on a Call of Duty project, according to founder Rezzzo. He says members had been flown to test Call of Duty: World at War and Modern Warfare 2. If you’re recalling all sorts of glitches or exploits in those games, “we only had two or three days to test the game and find glitches, which wasn’t nearly enough time,” Rezzzo says. “This time, Infinity Ward is keeping us there an entire week so we can find more bugs and glitches than ever before!” His post on a mapMonkeys forum says they arrived at the testing location today. “I know this goes against mapMonkeys since we thrive off of finding and sharing glitches with each other,” Rezzzo says, “but this is an amazing opportunity we can’t pass up!” Ah, poor glitchers, sold out by one of their own for an advance peek at a game. Kotaku left a message Saturday for an Infinity Ward representative. It was not immediately returned. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...

Story by Stephany Nunneley @ VG247.com. Naughty Dog has said since the multiplayer beta for Uncharted 3 opened to the masses on Tuesday, it has garnered one million unique users, and the number is growing by the day. The MP beta ends on July 14, so you only have a few more days to “hit the requirements,†the developer has laid down in order to receive active rewards for the retail version of the game. The full requirements and unlocks list is below: Download the Uncharted 3 Beta and receive the exclusive UNCHARTED 3 PSN Beta Tester Avatar! Complete 10 matches in every Gametype of Competitive Multiplayer and receive the Exclusive Beta Decal Pack 1! Complete 5 matches in every Gametype of Co-operative Multiplayer and receive the Exclusive Beta Decal Pack 2! Complete 4 Treasure Sets and receive the Treasure Hunter’s Starter Pack! Rank up to level 25 in the Beta and receive a handsome reward of in-game cash on day one! Starting tomorrow, Naughty Dog will update the beta with the Yemen map and co-op. Yesterday, the firm also patched the game by releasing update 1.04, which fixes issues with the Facebook friends list, and an issues with gaining XP and cash during the playback of some Cinema files. Uncharted 3 is out November 1 and 2 in the US and UK, respectively. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...

Story by Mike Fahey @ Kotaku.com When it comes to blowing the roof off a video game genre, one couldn’t aim for a more low-hanging, flimsily constructed covering than that of the massively multiplayer online first-person shooter market. The concept is certainly a compelling one. Thousands of players battling in a never-ending struggle for control over vast amounts of territory, constantly plotting and planning new strategies to rob the opposing faction of just an inch of virtual real estate. It’s the sort of idea that made shooter fans drool uncontrollably back in 2003, when Sony Online Entertainment first introduced the original Planetside. Yet the genre failed to pick up steam, and today accounts for only a miniscule sliver of the total online gaming market. Is there any hope left for the genre? With a powerful new game engine, a strong foundation in the genre, and the lessons learned over eight years of high-quality first-person shooter releases, Planetside 2 creative director Matt Higby thinks the sequel to one of the original MMOFPS games “has a chance to be a juggernaut in the online market.” “We’re going to blow the roof off the MMOFPS market,” Higby told me during a roundtable interview yesterday regarding the newly announced sequel. Again it didn’t seem like a very difficult task. Even a modest modicum of success would be enough to shoot that particular ceiling into the stratosphere. The real question is why hasn’t the genre taken hold over the past eight years? “From a technical standpoint,” Higby explained, “Creating an MMORPG is way easier than creating an MMOFPS.” While a traditional massively multiplayer online role-playing game development team does have a ton of content to create, developing the initial game engine is relatively simple these days. Lag isn’t as much of a problem. Response time? Who cares, as long as something happens shortly after the mouse is clicked? An MMOFPS, on the other hand, requires creating a game engine in which thousands of players can enter a battle and still have the control and precision they would have if there were only one player and some bots. “Just getting the technology to work is a huge challenge,” Higby said. “Not many people can do it.” But Sony Online Entertainment can, thanks to its next-generation Forgelight MMO engine, a game engine designed to bring the best features of single-player gaming into the online multiplayer realm. Coupled with the power of NVIDIA PhysX, it sounds like Planetside 2 has a firm technical foundation to build upon. And of course it’s also got eight years of the original game to work from. Planetside 2‘s plot and gameplay are firmly rooted in the original game. The Terran Republic, New Conglomerate, and The Vanu Sovereignty still battle over Auraxis, with multiple battles being waged across the surface of the planet at any given time. With the same stage and players as before, original Planetside players should feel right at home, at least thematically. “It’s going to feel very similar to Planetside,” Higby says, “But we’re bringing the game up to a more modern level.” To that end the Planetside 2 team has applied lessons learned both from the original game and today’s popular online first-person shooters to the development of this new title. Players will be able to deploy to the front much faster, getting them into the action quickly rather than having them stand around waiting for the shuttle to arrive. In many instances players will be able to spawn directly on top of their squad mates, a convenience many of today’s popular FPS titles employ. Taking another cue from games like the Battlefield series, player classes in the game will be much more sharply defined this time around. Players can advance as Medics, Engineers, Heavy Assault, and more, switching between roles on the fly or focusing completely on one specific skillset, making a name for themselves at the top of their class. Indeed, customization is key in Planetside 2. Just about everywhere the player turns there’ll be skill-enhancing certification trees. Vehicles have them. Weapons have them. Want to become one of the game’s top pilots? It can be done. Hell, it can be done offline, thanks to an offline time-based skill development mechanic borrowed from CCP’s space MMO EVE Online, meant to ensure that players with busy lives can still progress alongside their less busy friends. “It’s all about letting players create a soldier that fits their play style,” said Higby. The certification tree concept even expands out to the Outfit (guild) level. An entire Outfit can specialize in one specific direction, say air support, to the point where when you see that specific group’s vehicles coming over the horizon you can almost hear “Ride of the Valkyries” playing in the background. In order to make their mark on the world of Auraxis, players are going to need resources. Resources act as a sort of currency in Planetside 2. Conquering and holding a territory grants resources. Participating in battles generates them as well. Those resources can then be used to advance skill certifications, enhance weapons and armor. This resource-based economy is what fuels the constant struggle between the three rival factions, and this time around the fighting covers more than just strategically placed facilities. “Every square inch of the game’s terrain is contestable, valuable real estate,” Higby said. The new world of Auraxis consists of completely handcrafted maps waiting for the right group to move in and set up shop. “It’s truly unrivaled how large the environment is in Planetside 2.” And in case the struggle for resources isn’t enough motivation, the game also features a robust mission system featuring both computer generated and player-created tasks. Using this new system, veteran players will be able to issue custom-built missions to their underlings, giving them the ability to easily coordinate large groups. And coordination will be a necessity, as Higby told me that the goal is for thousands of players to come together and fight in massive battles lasting for hours, days, and maybe more. Hundreds and hundreds of players flocking to their faction’s side in order to carve out their slice of the resource pie. That’s really what Planetside was all about in the first place. That’s what drew players to the debut MMOFPS debut back in 2003. That highly compelling concept hasn’t changed. What has changed is the knowledge and technology Sony Online Entertainment has to bring to the massively multiplayer table. Armed with this power and experience, I’ve got a feeling there’s a roof out there that’ll will soon no longer be a going concern. Planetside 2 is currently in development for Windows PC. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...

Story by Shui Ta @ Examiner.com Insomniac Games recently provided several new details on their community forum regarding the party leader and private match systems in the multiplayer portion of Resistance 3. When a fan asked about the options available for a party leader (the abilities to kick, invite, etc), Tim Salvitti responded with the following explanation: Here is how it works: A game host sets up a private match (with whatever options they want).* The game host can invite/kick people out of the game. There are also party leaders.* If you are a party leader you can invite/kick people out of your party (which in turn kicks them out of whatever game you are playing).* The party leader can choose what superset or private game the party joins. </p> James Stevenson also chimed in to say that, like Resistance: Fall of Man and Resistance 2, private matches in Resistance 3 will be unranked: private games are unranked Resistance 3 will be released for the Playstation 3 in North America on September 6th. A multiplayer beta is scheduled in August. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...

Story by Johnny Cullen @ VG247.com Bethesda’s lifted the wraps of Arkane’s first game under the publisher: a brand new IP called Dishonored. The publisher’s confirmed it for a 2012 launch on PS3, 360 and PC. The game, which is seen as a first-person stealth action-adventure game, is on the front cover of Game Informer’s next issue, and is all about “assassination where you don’t have to kill anyone,†according to the mag among other things. Morality and player choices will play a big part. Dishonored’s development is being led by Arkane co-founder Raf Colantonio and co-creative director – and co-creator of the Deus Ex series – Harvey Smith. Viktor Antonov, who designed City 17 in Half-Life 2, is also involved with the game. No release date or platforms as yet. The unveil comes nearly a week after it was discovered that Bethesda registered the trademark Dishonored. Arkane was bought by Bethesda in 2010, and was formally announced at QuakeCon the same year. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...

Story by Johnny Cullen @ VG247.com Ubisoft’s released a 7 minute video of Call of Juarez: The Cartel, all of it featuring gameplay, with scenes set in alleys, nightclubs, highways and more within the clip. You can watch it below the break. Game’s out on July 22 for PS3 360 and PC. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...

Story by Nikole Zivalich @ G4TV.com EA and Criterion Games have announced Burnout: Crash. The next installment in the Burnout series will be released on Xbox Live Arcade (XBLA) and the PlayStation Network (PSN) later this fall. Crash! is taking the series back to its roots with the return of Crash-mode. New to Burnout will be the top-down style gameplay. Burnout Crash! will reward gamers for creating chaos. The press release for Burnout Crash! asked readers a question then posed a simple answer, “Traffic got you down? Blow it up!” As a resident of Los Angeles I appreciate that. Burnout Crash sounds like the racing game for me. Burnout Crash! will be a “crazy mix of pinball and game shows.” There will be three game modes, 18 crash junctions and six unique locations. It will also have Kinect compatible features which allows two teams to use motion controls to play on one television for a “party battle!” It will be the first EA title for XBLA to have Kinect features. Does Burnout CRASH sound like the game for you? How can a game with party battles not be for you? Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...

Story by Battlefield3Blog.com Over the past few weeks, a ton of new details have emerged on the squad system in Battlefield 3. On first glance, it appears to share a lot of similarities with Bad Company 2 squads, but there are a number of key changes, including the way members spawn in a squad. Here is the full list of the confirmed and unconfirmed details regarding Battlefield 3 squads. Confirmed BF3 squad details Squads are limited to 4 members Squad leader can spawn on any member, while members can only spawn on squad leader The creator of the squad is the squad leader, and will be indicated by a star. On 64 player maps, a 32 player team will have 8 squads (8 x 4 = 32) Players will receive squad bonus points for helping the squad, much like in Bad Company 2. Players will receive bonus points for killing the opponent squad leader Unconfirmed / rumored BF3 squad details The best/most active member will get promoted to squad leader. Squads won’t be lockable (unlike in Bad Company 2) Squad tools (squad leaders get to lock the squad, invite members, kick members, etc.) Overall, the squad mechanics in BF3 appear to be refined and developed from the ones found in Bad Company 2, which overall worked pretty well. The new spawning structure will limit the amount of spawns and will give the squad leader a greater role to play. DICE still hasn’t announced all the details regarding squads and multiplayer, but we’d love to see some form of squad management, especially since teams in BF3 will support 32 players and up to 8 squads. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...

Story by Jim Reilly @ IGN.com Resistance 3 requires input code to access online features. Yesterday, German website Konsolentreff published early photos of the Resistance 3 PS3 bundle box showing a new logo that says “PSN Pass.” The message read: “Network features only available in countries that have PlayStation Store.” However, no other details were provided. SCEA responded to requests for comment this morning to clarify, saying this program requires customers to input a one-time use code to access a game’s online capabilities, similar to EA’s Online Pass introduced last year. “We are always evaluating new programs for our online offering, and starting with Resistance 3 this September, we will be instituting a network pass program for PS3 games with online capabilities,” the spokesperson said. “This program will be game-specific. Games that are a part of this program will include a single-use registration code that grants the account holder redeeming the code full online access for that title. “This is an important initiative as it allows us to accelerate our commitment to enhancing premium online services across our first party game portfolio.” If you don’t have a code to input, say if you purchase the game used, you’ll have to buy one through the Store. It’s unclear how much one of these PSN Pass codes will cost, however. Sony said it will announce additional details at a later date. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...

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Today we're announcing the availability of SOCOM Mobile HQ. This free Android Application helps you stay connected to the world of SOCOM even when you’re away from your PS3. Put your career, friends and clan in your pocket and experience the new SOCOM Challenge System available exclusively for SOCOM Mobile HQ users. Each challenge is tailored to your unique player experience, with tasks ranging from being the master tactician by getting the job done in all online modes, building your kill-to-death ratio (KDR) or always being the guy with the assists. SOCOM Mobile HQ keeps you connected and field ready: * Prove your tactical discipline and combat skills by accepting our challenges, gaining experience and badges that represent your cunning and perseverance * Plan and track your advancement by studying challenge history and leaderboards. Watch your experience climb as successive rounds push you further * Review your career profile to see vital SOCOM 4 stats and rank advancement potential. Compare your progress to those around you * Stay in contact with SOCOM 4 news and events by accessing the official Blog * Use our convenient clan and friends features to check stats and whereabouts of your friends in the PlayStation Network * Share your experience and progress via Facebook through our social networking feature The application is now available in the Android Marketplace. More...

Story by Adam Rosenberg @ G4TV.com Someone had the brilliant idea of combining Call of Duty with Star Wars, the result of which is a newly released mod for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. You can check out the full release trailer below, but the footage doesn’t really start until roughly a minute in. It’s fitting that I get to close out my first day on the morning news beat for TheFeed with a post that combines two subjects that are very near and dear to my heart. On the one hand we’ve got Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, the game that finally convinced me to put on a headset and shoot at people online. Then there’s Star Wars, which I could easily wax joyfully about for thousands of words. Let’s just leave it at this: I own actual Wampa fur. The mod is the work of the German blackMonkeys.de team, and it can be downloaded for free right here. It’s clear even in the brief look you get from this trailer that lots of time and love went into making this mod a reality. There are seven maps in all: Mos Eisley, Bespin, Bestine, “Not A Cave,” Jundland, Jundland Dusk and Anchorhead.*You’ll only be able to enjoy the mod if you’ve got a PC version of the game though, so console players will sadly just have to hope for another Star Wars: Battlefront game. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...

Story by Adam Rosenberg @ G4TV.com The first of a series of “Battleblogs” has been posted on Electronic Arts’ Battlefield 3 website, with lead multiplayer designer Lars Gustavsson offering a few details on the October 25 release’s multiplayer. The underlying idea behind all of the team’s efforts is pretty simple: “We’re not telling you how to play the game,” Gustavsson writes. “You choose.” In the case of Battlefield 3‘s multiplayer, choice involves giving people a wider range of options to choose from when they want to shoot virtual people online. One example is the return of Team Deathmatch, a game type which has been absent from the series since Battlefield 1942. Players will also be able to opt for infantry-only matches, which cut vehicles out of the battlefield. The expected Conquest and Rush modes will be back as well, but that too ties in with the idea of giving players more flexibility. Gustavsson is careful to note that there’s more to come beyond confirmation of TDM and infantry-only matches. Additional Battlefield 3 multiplayer details are promised soon, with more multiplayer modes and “new features that change how you can play the game” still to be revealed. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...

Story by Stephen Johnson @ G4TV.com Tolkien fiends have had an uneven road when it comes to video games. In a sense, every “high fantasy” RPG is based on Lord of the Rings to a greater or lesser extent, but games directly based on Tolkien have not always been outstanding, and there isn’t really one title that captures the unique majesty of JRR’s books. But I predict that this is about to change when Lord of the Rings: The War in the North is released. According to Warner Brothers, it will be coming this fall to a PC, PS3 or 360 near you. Along with the release window, we’ve got details on LOTR:WITN‘s special edition, and some retailer-specific incentives, too. There’s a sweet picture of the special edition’s quiver case as well. Physical content of the War in the North special edition: Ranger of the North Quiver Case War in the North art book featuring concept art of key characters in the game, various enemies and beautiful environments in Middle-earth Inside Look: The Music of War in the North—content includes: interviews and footage of legendary composer Inon Zur at Abbey Road Studios and the E3 2011 Concert event, along with three tracks from the game soundtrack Digital content: Ranger of the North Avatar for Xbox Live (Xbox 360 sku) – includes the Ranger armor set, helmet, quiver and bow War in the North Theme Pack (PS3 sku) – includes War in the North wallpaper, fonts, icons and much more! The Lord of the Rings: War in the North video game All of that can be yours for $129.99. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...

Story by Jonathan Leack @ PlaystationLifestyle.net 2011 has already been chock-full of great games (LittleBigPlanet 2, inFamous 2, etc.) , and awesome surprises (Vita for $249.99 anyone?), and the best part is that we’re only halfway through. Electronic Arts has a huge roster, as usual, and according to one of their staff, some great announcements will be revealed in the short-term. In anticipation of some exciting news this week, Wendy Spander, Senior Events and Media Manager at EA, posted a Tweet sharing her excitement about the EA Summer Showcase. Looking forward to the 3 day weekend – then back to work preparing for the big EA Summer Showcase on Thursday. Big announcements ahead! The EA Summer Showcase is a small, yearly event that allows the company to show off their games to media. We already know that Battlefield 3 will be one of the hot ticket items there, but what might the big announcement be? Many anticipate that one of the major announcements will be Respawn Entertainment’s first game, and it’s likely that some news regarding already existing titles will be at the forefront of the event. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...