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The last time publisher Take-Two talked about Spec Ops: The Line, the sandy, Dubai-based shooter, it was due no later than March 31, 2012. The new Spec Ops now has another new release date drawn in the sand. Take-Two updated the release window for Spec Ops: The Line from fiscal year 2012 to first half fiscal 2013. In real world terms, that means sometime between April 1, 2012 and September 30, 2012. The game, announced at the end of 2009 and shown at last year’s E3, was originally scheduled for Take-Two’s 2011 fiscal year. Spec Ops: The Line had an Xbox 360-only beta test last year. Yager Development is planning to bringing Spec Ops: The Line to PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...

Contrary to previous reports, the PlayStation Store will not open its digital doors today in North America. Sony Computer Entertainment America reps confirm that we’ll have to wait a little longer while the PlayStation Network deals with scheduled maintenance. Sony’s Jeff Rubenstein writes on the official PlayStation blog that “we’re still targeting restoration of all services by the end of this month.” The PlayStation Store was supposedly coming back online today, the first step in a series of quick updates that would bring digital content for PlayStation 3 and PSP to those without an update since April 19. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...

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The next big Call of Duty game, Modern Warfare 3, is a globetrotting tale of destruction, taking the fight to America, England, Germany and France, bringing with it huge destruction and battles more ambitious than ever. See for yourself in the game’s first trailer using Modern Warfare‘s new tech. There are some classic Call of Duty cinematic tricks in this, the first trailer to show in-engine footage, with no lack of explosions, rappelling and fierce gunfights amidst decimated landmarks. See the huge maps and destructive environments we’ve heard about and the expansive, blockbuster story that may make this the biggest Modern Warfare yet. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is coming November 8, 2011. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) Urgent Fury Command: More...

As if Cliff Bleszinski and the team behind gears of war can’t stop teasing players enough with their goodies….they’ve just announced another one. Epic Games has just posted pictures of what’s going to come with the $139.99 bundle of Gears of War 3……The Retro Lancer. The Retro Lancer is the predecessor of the Lancer and it was used during the Pendulum Wars, right before Emergence day. In Jacinto’s Remnant (2nd Book), delta squads first run in with the locust* proved to be a difficult one because their bayonets were not piercing the skin of these creatures. Marcus almost died from struggling with a drone if it wasn’t for Tai Kaliso who separated the enemy with a buzzsaw. After the Incident Marcus gave word to his father to help create what we are now familiar with….the chainsaw bayonet. The Retro Lancer is being produced by NECA, famous for their line of action figures from popular titles including GoW. It’s also going to be available for stand alone purchase, available 9/13. Gamestop is already taking pre-orders for the Bundle. (Priced at $139.99) Details ·******** Created from the actual 3D data used by*Epic Games in the*Gears of War 3 video game ·******** Over 3 1/2 Feet in Length ·******** Trigger Activates Machine Gun Sound Effect ·******** Hand Painted with weathered and battle worn detail Score: 0 (0 votes cast) Urgent Fury Command: More...

New ‘Greatest Hits’ ad promises both games and exclusive Resistance 3 content. If the new box art for Resistance 3 has you all hot and bothered but you’ve never played one of developer Insomniac Games’ shooters before, Sony has your number. A new Resistance Greatest Hits entrant is coming, and it’s packing Resistance: Fall of Man and Resistance 2. An insert packed with the Battle: Los Angeles Blu-ray — a disc that contains a demo for Resistance 3 –advertises the “dual pack” and says the combo will include $10 worth of bonus content as well as an exclusive Resistance 3 skin. The flier goes on to say that the Resistance Greatest Hits pack will be out this summer for $39.99. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) Urgent Fury Command: More...

We have just received from an unlikely source – but very trustworthy source – of some big Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer details. Although unwilling to give further details, what with the official gameplay trailer tonight, our source said that further details of it will be unveiled ‘in the coming weeks’. Our source did say that the game will feature cod points, but in a heavily ‘redesigned and*refocused*way’. This could mean you earn it differently, as he said that ‘wager matches are unlikely to return’. It could also mean you spend it in different ways, as he goes on to say ‘single player has a very multiplayer feel to it, with some interesting ideas to it’. We can only speculate that this may be the ability to buy weapons in single player with cod points, although our source said not to take his word for that specific point. He also said that there will be ‘a huge improvement in the number of maps, modes and game types’, and to expect ‘more people on maps than you would normally expect’. 32 players was thrown about, but he didn’t want to comment any more on it. *He did say whilst there will be no more wager matches, as he said Infinity Ward are in the mind of how they didn’t copy Zombies, they won’t copy wager matches, but he did say there will be some incorporated ‘similar modes’ to that of wager matches. He also let slip that ‘they might include teams of three for one mode’ although he stopped into going into any more details, sounding unsure whether it would make the cut. Finally he said there may be ‘up to 23 maps from launch, but they have plans for huge post-support DLC’. This echoes what fourzerotwo said on twitter about*Infinity*Ward having plans for longer post-launch support. Question is: if true or not – will these enhancements be enough to keep gamers away from other franchise such as Battlefield 3, and stick to their Call of Duty roots? For most it would be, but I would wait until the unveiling to decide whether it will add enough to the experience or not. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) Urgent Fury Command: More...

Like Battlefield: Bad Company 2 before it, Battlefield 3 will be arriving at retail in a regularly priced “Limited Edition,” encouraging folks to pre-order the game before its planned fall launch. The UK will get the “Physical Warfare” version for the same price as the regular edition, which includes a small arsenal of weaponry, as well as access to the “Back to Karkand” multiplayer expansion — four remade maps from Battlefield 2. As this edition has only been announced for the UK thus far, it can only be ordered from GAME and GameStation for now, running the standard £39.99 on 360/PS3 and £34.99 on PC. That said, when EA initially confirmed the “Back to Karkand” expansion, DICE community manager Daniel Matros noted that it would be available worldwide via an in-box code. In the meantime, peruse the full “Limited Edition” armory. Type 88 light machine gun SKS sniper rifle flash suppressor DAO-12 semi-automatic shotgun Flechette Ammo (for DAO-12) Score: 0 (0 votes cast) Urgent Fury Command: More...

Infinity Ward’s comms boss Rob Bowling has confirmed that the first Modern Warfare 3 gameplay trailer will air tonight in the US. He tweeted: “Modern Warfare 3 world premiere gameplay trailer tonight on NBA Western Conference Finals around 6pm PT (2 am UK).†The shooter releases on November 8. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) Urgent Fury Command: More...

Sony has released a video which showcases 7 minutes of Resistance 3 gameplay footage.* The video comes from a level in the game which is set around the “Mississippi*Riverâ€, and features Cappelli and Malikov hiding from a goliath while defending themselves from various other Chimeran attackers. Resistance 3 is currently set for a September 6 release date in the US. It is developed by Insomniac Games. Check out the trailer for yourself below: Score: 0 (0 votes cast) Urgent Fury Command: More...

Upcoming first-person zombie game Dead Island has been promising a few twists and novel features outside the usual “run around and kill zombies” formula. Talking a good game isn’t as good as playing a good game, though, and while we can’t play the thing yet, we can watch somebody else do it. Which is better than nothing! I’m liking the little extra touches on show here, like the melee combat options and the RPG elements like crafting, instant travel around the map and quests. Dead Island is out in August, for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) Urgent Fury Command: More...

Lightbox boss Dylan Jobe has said that there will be a Starhawk beta at some point. Speaking to readers on the US PS Blog, Jobe wouldn’t get into more detail about it. “There will be a BETA but we just can’t talk any specifics right now — stay tuned to the blog for more info,†he said. Jobe also confirmed that there won’t be any Move support at all for the game. “Starhawk does not support the PS Move,†he said. Starhawk launches in 2012 for PS3. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) Urgent Fury Command: More...

Announced just a few minutes ago over on Twitter Josh Olin from Treyarch said that to welcome back PS3 players Treyarch would be running a double xp weekend, and will also be bringing back the playlist Nuketown 24/7. Below is what he said on Twitter “Welcome back PS3 fans! We’ll be running a #CODBlackOps #DoubleXP Weekend, & Nuketown 24/7 Playlist from May 20th – 24th.†So good new for Black Ops fans and it’s nice to see Treyarch doing this for the loyal Cod fans on PS3 who have missed out on almost a months worth of online for the game. Does anyone plan on going on Black Ops this weekend now that there’s double xp and a new playlist? Score: 0 (0 votes cast) Urgent Fury Command: More...

Sony’s PlayStation Store has been offline for almost a month following an attack on the company’s PlayStation Network, leaving PlayStation developers without a digital storefront to sell their wares. That should changes next week, according to new memo from Sony. The PlayStation Store is scheduled to return starting May 24, according to a report from Gamasutra which cites an e-mail from PSN content manager Jack Osorno to development partners. On May 24, content previously scheduled for April 26 will go live, with Sony attempting to catch up with rapid updates to the store. New content is reportedly coming quickly, with updates continuing on May 27, May 31 and June 3, doubling the typical weekly update schedule. Sony is expected to have its “Welcome Back” content available soon after the PlayStation Store comes back online, offering a handful of free games, movie rentals and membership to its PlayStation Plus subscription service. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) Urgent Fury Command: More...

It’s been pretty much a month since the PSN has been down, but now it is finally coming to an end as it slowly gets back up to speed. This past week, online matchmaking has come back into the fray, leaving the Playstation Store, Qrocity, and Playstation Home left to get back into the mix. Once all is done, everyone will be entitled to some free games that they can keep forever. After reading the details, I think this is a much better welcome back than I anticipated. When the “Welcome back” program was first announced, I was a bit hesitant about it having a few issues with the vague details that were made public. I believed that the free content would be a game, and a few other small items such as themes and avatars. That was far from the truth when it was announced that gamers get to choose two games to keep out of inFAMOUS, LittleBigPlanet, Dead Nation, Super Stardust HD, and Wipeout HD. Depending on what you end up choosing, you could potentially have $40 worth of content absolutely free. I also took issue with the idea that everyone gets the free month of Playstation Plus, while existing members only get the free month and nothing else to give balance between those who pay for the service and those who choose the free route. Now that existing Playstation Plus subscribers get an additional 60 days of service on top of the month they get, I can say this is a good, fair deal for both parties. With all of this in place, I’d say Sony is doing right after the fiasco that ensued after the Playstation Network was hacked. The fact that PS3 owners get 2 games, including disc-based releases, is quite generous alone. Add that to a free month of Playstation Plus and free 3 months if you’re already subscriber makes the deal a very good one for everyone. Hopefully this will help smooth things over with all of those who have been frustrated with the lack of online gaming. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) Urgent Fury Command: More...

To celebrate the return of the PlayStation Network and welcome you back to Killzone 3’s online battlefield, we’ve got a Double XP Weekend lined up! Starting this Friday, May 20 at 17:00 PM UK time, and lasting until Monday, May 23 at 10:00 AM UK time, all XP you earn in Killzone 3’s multiplayer matches will be doubled.</p> The upcoming Double XP Weekend isn’t the only Killzone-related goodie in the pipeline. As you may know, Sony has revealed that Killzone: Liberation is part of its Welcome Back Program for PSN members, meaning you’ll be able to download the critically acclaimed PlayStation Portable shooter absolutely free of charge. And there’s even more… But we’ll announce that at a later date. So stay tuned to Killzone.com, and remember to brush up your Killzone 3 multiplayer skills. This weekend, you’ll have a chance to catch up on 3 weeks’ worth of rank progression! P.S.: During the Double XP Weekend, the Score Screen will display the message “Fast Starter Bonus†instead of “Bonus Points†– this is a string error that will be fixed in future Bonus XP events. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) Urgent Fury Command: More...

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again. Gearbox and Triptych Games have a great sense of humor. It comes as no surprise that most of Duke’s latest trailers are hilarious and have that ‘something’ that most other games lack. Here is today a new, live-action trailer for Duke’s latest adventures. An autopsy of a pig-cop. Everything goes well till the doctors extract an organic brown object from this dead fellow. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) Urgent Fury Command: More...

EA has released the Retaliation Pack for Crysis 2.* The map pack retails for 800 Microsoft points or $9.99. Explore Compound, Park Avenue, Shipyard and Transit – the new pack is out now on the Xbox Live Marketplace, and, um, “coming soon†to PlayStation Network. For a better look at the maps, take a look at the video. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) Urgent Fury Command: More...

Classic Battlefield maps will be included in the Back to Karkand DLC that comes with Battlefield 3 pre-orders and will be available to buy after the game launches. EA and DICE have released a new piece of concept art for the old Wake Island map that definitely doesn’t make it look old. “There will always be a special place in my heart for Wake Islandâ€, says Lars Gustavsson, producer on the original Battlefield 1942 back in 2002. Four classic Battlefield maps will be included in the Back to Karkand DLC pack including Strike at Karkand, Gulf of Oman, and Sharqi Peninsula on top of Wake Island. All four are being reimagined with the Frostbite 2 engine and promise destructible environments while remaining true to the originals. Click To Enlarge. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) Urgent Fury Command: More...

Today, new information has leaked out of the next installment of modern warfare, these new details have been achieved through a poster that GameStop is giving away a double-sided poster on one side which contains a fake cover of Time magazine and On the other hand gives us many key details on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Soap McTavish and Captain Price fleeing Interpol There is an obvious tension in Europe. Supporting the rumors of that part of the game would be in London or Paris. The poster scene is New York, also was rumored at the time. There were peace talks with the Russians, but Russian President backtracked after his daughter has disappeared. The United Nations has called an emergency summit causing the coalition forces are on high alert. The United States are still assessing the damage on the east coast, obviously referring to the events of the previous title. General Shepherd is buried in Arlington Cemetery after his “early out” because of a knife in his eye See Poster Below, Click To Enlarge. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) Urgent Fury Command: More...

According to reports on Nyleveia.com, Eurogamer, and NeoGAF, Sony’s PlayStation Network password reset system-the one just put in place after the PSN hack-has been compromised, allowing hackers to change a PSN password if they know your email and date of birth. Exactly the sort of information that was released in the original hack. Sony has taken the password reset system offline. Kotaku has reached out to Sony for comment. Update 1: The good news (as pointed out by NeoGAF’s “Metalmurphy”) is that if your account was compromised, you should have gotten an email from PSN that says your password has been reset. Update 2: An official community moderator on the EU PlayStation forums notes the following services are offline: PlayStation.com PlayStation forums PlayStation Blog Qriocity.com Music Unlimited via the web client All PlayStation game title websites Update 3: This is the purported exploit as provided to Kotaku. As PlayStation services are now offline, this exploit is no longer able to be executed: The prodecure is as follows: 1) Navigate to : https://store.playstation.com/accounts/reset/resetPassword.action?token (this is normally, via email, https://store.playstation.com/accounts/reset/resetPassword.action?token =YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY with the y’s being a unique token) – do not enter the code at this point. 2) Open a new tab in firefox, and go to fr.playstation.com (other pages will work too most likely), and click Login (Connexion) 3) Click Recover password 4) Enter the email and date of birth of the target account 5) Click continue, then on the confirmation page, click “Reset using E-mail” 6) Switch back to the original tab, and enter the code, then click continue 7) You will now be asked to enter a new password for the target account Score: 0 (0 votes cast) Urgent Fury Command: More...

It looks as though “a very small number of Xbox 360 owners,†are experiencing disc read errors when applying an upcoming, mandatory firmware update which hasn’t been released to the public just yet, but some beta testers are experiencing the issue with the “updated Xbox 360 disc format,†firmware. The issues were verified by Microsoft Support, which stated that the firmware is not working with certain DVD drives, and with the various revisions to the system over the years, some drives are getting borked. According to an email sent out by Xbox Customer Support, the issues are detectable over Xbox Live, and if a 360 system breaks because of the firmware, folks will be sent a new 250GB Xbox 360 S and a free year of Xbox Live.†The Xbox Live update is expected to go live tomorrow in some regions, and the firmware update is not only being issued for anti-piracy measures, but will also provide an extra 1GB to the disc storage capacity. So, when this mandatory update goes live, and your system stops reading discs, know that you will get compensated for it. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) Urgent Fury Command: More...

The PlayStation 3-exclusive Resistance 3 will be up against many other first-person shooters this fall. Maybe some of those games will be better, maybe not. But can they possibly have better box-art? The R3 box art was designed by British artist Olly Moss. It reminds us that, as with Crysis 2 and a certain upcoming modern war game, New York City is taking a beating this year. It also reminds us the box art can be cool. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) Urgent Fury Command: More...

Electronic Arts have released a new trailer for Alice: Madness Returns and it focuses on the game’s creepy story in what appears to be an opening cinematic that is sure to start giving you goosebumps all over your body. Madness Returns takes place 11 years following the events of American McGee’s Alice with Alice now a young woman, but one that still cannot shake the dreams and visions on the night her parents burned to death. In trying to keep her sanity, Alice returns to Wonderland only to find it as confused and messed up as she has become. Now gamers must help Alice rescue not only her friends in Wonderland but also herself. Alice: Madness Returns is set for release June 14th on the PlayStation 3, PC and 360. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) Urgent Fury Command: More...