Resident Evil 6 Revealed, Launching November
It's been a long time coming, but Capcom has finally unwrapped and revealed Resident Evil 6. Set to launch in November, RE6 will let you play as both Leon Kennedy and Chris Redfield. The game is being produced by Hiroyuki Kobayashi, who worked on Resident Evil 4.
Capcom has also outlined the game's story:
"It has been ten years since the Raccoon City incident and the President of the United States has decided to reveal the truth behind what took place in the belief that it will curb the current resurgence in bioterrorist activity. Due to be by the President's side is his personal friend and Raccoon City survivor, Leon S. Kennedy, but when the venue suffers a bioterrorist attack, Leon is forced to face a President transformed beyond recognition and make his hardest ever decision. At the same time, Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance member Chris Redfield arrives in China, itself under threat of a bioterrorist attack. With no country safe from these attacks and the ensuing outbreaks, the entire world's population is united by a common fear that there is no hope left."
Different retailers will have special pre-order bonuses which "will each get an exclusive map that will function with various modes in the game."
Resident Evil 6 will launch on November 20th, 2012 on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 with a PC version coming later.
PlayStation Store Update: January 17th, 2012 – Let The Reckoning Begin!
The PlayStation Store has been updated with new games, demos, discounts and more! Check out the full list of updates below thanks to official PlayStation Blog.
Some key items to look out for are the Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning demo along with the public beta for Starhawk (if you're PS+). Today also marks the 12 for ’12 sale which features some great titles are discounted prices. PlayStation Plus members get 50% of the select titles while the others get 30%.
PlayStation Plus
| Full Game Trials: | Cars 2 Crysis 2 Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Vegas Tom Clancy’s Splinter Call Double Agent |
| Beta: | Starhawk Beta |
Updates (Bold Games Part of 12 for 12)
Eufloria (Sale) (PS3) (now $6.99, original price $9.99)
Neo Geo Station PS3 Bundle Pack (Sale) (PS3) (now $39.99, original price $79.99)
Alpha Mission II (Sale) (PS3) (now $4.49, original price $8.99)
Art Of Fighting (Sale) (PS3) (now $4.49, original price $8.99)
Baseball Stars 2 (Sale) (PS3) (now $4.49, original price $8.99)
Baseball Stars Professional (Sale) (PS3) (now $4.49, original price $8.99)
Fatal Fury (Sale) (PS3) (now $4.49, original price $8.99)
League Bowling (Sale) (PS3) (now $4.49, original price $8.99)
Magician Lord (Sale) (PS3) (now $4.49, original price $8.99)
Metal Slug (Sale) (PS3) (now $4.49, original price $8.99)
Metal Slug 2 (Sale) (PS3) (now $4.49, original price $8.99)
Samurai Shodown (Sale) (PS3) (now $4.49, original price $8.99)
Shock Troopers (Sale) (PS3) (now $4.49, original price $8.99)
Super Sidekicks (Sale) (PS3) (now $4.49, original price $8.99)
The King Of Fighters ’94 (Sale) (PS3) (now $4.49, original price $8.99)
The King Of Fighters ’95 (Sale) (PS3) (now $4.49, original price $8.99)
The King Of Fighters ’96 (Sale) (PS3) (now $4.49, original price $8.99)
World Heroes (Sale) (PS3) (now $4.49, original price $8.99)
Dungeon Defenders (Sale) (PS3) (now $10.49, original price $14.99)
Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection (Sale) (PS3) (now $6.99, original price $9.99)
PixelJunk SideScroller (Sale) (PS3) (now $6.99, original price $9.99)
Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition (Sale) (PS3) (now $10.49, original price $14.99)
Funky Lab Rat (Sale) (PS3) (now $2.99, original price $9.99)
Bloodrayne: Betrayal (Sale) (PS3) (now $10.49, original price $14.99)
Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken (Sale) (PS3) (now $8.39, original price $11.99)
Hydrophobia: Prophecy (Sale) (PS3) (now $2.99, original price $9.99)
Cubixx HD (Sale) (PS3) (now $6.99, original price $9.99)
Okabu (Sale) (PS3) (now $10.49, original price $14.99)
Payday: The Heist (Sale) (PS3) (now $13.99, original price $19.99)
Rochard (Sale) (PS3) (now $6.99, original price $9.99)
Sideway: New York (Sale) (PS3) (now $6.99, original price $9.99)
Gold Fever (Sale) (PS3) (now $2.49, original price $3.99)
PSN, PS3 Games & Demos
Zack Zero ($12.99)
Amy ($9.99)
Shadow of the Colossus ($19.99)
ICO ($19.99)
Crysis 2 ($39.99)
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Vegas ($19.99)
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Double Agent ($19.99)
Cars 2: The Video Game ($39.99)
Kingdoms Of Amalur: Reckoning Demo
Castlevania: Harmony Of Despair Demo
Add-on Game Content
UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception Flashback Map Pack #1 ($9.99)
Gran Turismo 5 Speed Test Course Pack ($3.99)
Gran Turismo 5 Car Pack 3 ($5.99)
SingStar Song Pack ($6.99)
Everybody Dance Pack 6 ($8.99)
Download these additional tracks to keep the party going:
- Alison Limerick – Where Love Lives
- Crystal Waters – Gypsy Woman (She’s Homeless)
- M-People – Movin’ On Up
- TLC – Creep
Visit us.playstation.com to find out more about Everybody Dance and the latest PlayStation Move releases. To use this download, you will need Everybody Dance game.
File size: 1.18 GB
Battlefield 3 Specact Kit & Dog Tag Bundle ($2.99)
Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3 Femme Fatale Pack ($3.99)
Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3: New Age Of Heroes Pack ($3.99)
Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3: Villain Pack ($3.99)
Worms 2: Armageddon Mayhem Pack (FREE)
Saints Row The Third – Genkibowl VII ($6.99)
Saints Row: The Third – CheapyD Pack (FREE)
Dynasty Warriors 7 – Xtreme Stage Pack 2 ($2.99)
Dynasty Warriors 7 – New Weapon Pack 4 ($1.99)
Dynasty Warriors 7 – Original Costume Pack 5 ($4.99)
Dynasty Warriors 7 Xtreme Legends – Costume Pack 3 ($0.99)
Dynasty Warriors 7 Xtreme Legends – New Weapons Pack 2 ($0.99)
Dynasty Warriors 7 Xtreme Legends – Xtreme Stage Pack 2 ($2.99)
Disney Universe Jungle Book Costume Pack ($2.99)
Disney Universe Baby Elephant Costume ($0.99)
Disney Universe Bagheera Costume ($0.99)
Disney Universe King Louie Costume ($0.99)
Disney Universe Mowgli Costume ($0.99)
Disney Universe Shere Khan Costume ($0.99)
Rocksmith – (Don’t Fear) The Reaper By Blue Öyster Cult ($2.99)
Rocksmith – Barracuda By Heart ($2.99)
Rocksmith – Space Oddity By David Bowie ($2.99)
Rock Band 3
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.
- “Any Other Heart” – Go Radio ($1.99)
- “California” – Winds of Plague ($1.99)
- “Estranger” – Vangough ($0.99)
- “Falling Away from Me” – KoRn ($1.99)
- “Frankenstein” – The Edgar Winter Group ($1.99)
- “Freak on a Leash” – KoRn ($1.99)
- “Free Ride” – The Edgar Winter Group ($1.99)
- “Pirats ‘Til We Die” – Halfbrick Studios ($0.99)
- “Torture” – Rival Sons ($1.99)
- File size: 18 MB – 43 MB
Avatars, Videos & Themes
Silent Hill 2 Avatar Collection ($2.99)
Silent Hill 2 Avatars (X10) ($0.49 each)
Silent Hill 3 Avatar Collection ($2.99)
Silent Hill 3 Avatars (X10) ($0.49 each)
Pulse 1/17 Edition
The Tester: Season 3 Trailer
Bioshock Infinite – 2011 VGA Trailer
Hyperdimension Neptunia Mk2 Trailer
Sonic CD Launch Trailer
Sonic CD Dev Diary Trailer
Christmas Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Abstract Dancer 2.0 Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Sci Fi: Space Flight ($2.99)
Abstract: World At Night ($2.99)
Abstract: Hypnotic Flower ($2.99)
Claus Of War Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Bria Myles as Ms Croft Dynamic Theme ($2.99)
Sony Outlines Starhawk Open Beta, Reveals Release Date
Starhawk finally has a release date thanks to a post on the official PlayStation Blog. The game will be coming out exclusively on PlayStation 3 on May 8th, 2012. Sony has also outlined what players can expect from the Open Beta which launches today for PS+ members.
Along with updates from the Private Beta, the following additions have been added to the game:
- Classic Arcade Flight-Mode: Private Beta players asked for it and we’re happy to include the classic arcade flight from Warhawk.
- Host Migration: When the host leaves the game, the hosting duties transfer to another player and gameplay will continue, provided the option is checked.
- Language Support: European and Japanese languages are included. Korea, China, Latin America and Brazil will be in English…but these will include the appropriate languages for the full game.
- Skills: Players will be able to collect unique Skills to use in gameplay based on their performance. Playstation Network Friend Integration: Friends status, messages, and friend requests.
- Bug Fixes: Lots and lots of bugs have been addressed.
Max Payne 3 Release Delayed
Max Payne 3 has been delayed from it's original March release window. RockStar Games has confirmed that Max Payne 3 will now ship on on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in North America on May 15, 2012, and on May 18 internationally.
Strauss Zelnick - Chairman and CEO of Take-Two said,
"We do not take changes to our release schedule lightly, and this short delay will ensure that Max Payne 3 delivers the highest quality, groundbreaking entertainment experience that is expected from our Company.
"Max Payne 3 promises to be one of our most exciting releases to date, and we are confident that consumers will once again be amazed by Rockstar's ability to take interactive entertainment to another level."
UPDATE: Diablo III Coming Out on February 1st According to Best Buy
Update: Blizzard has denied the release date of Diablo III as claimed by Best Buy. Blizzard has stated that "Diablo III does not have a release date. Any store or person claiming otherwise is guessing."
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Original Story: It seems that Best Buy might have revealed the long awaited release date for Diablo III.
A poster was spotted at a Rochester, Minnesota Best Buy with the announcement of a midnight launch for Diablo III on Feburary 1st. Best Buy's website also lists the same date.
The photo was acquired my Joystig and confirmed with the store that it's the right date.
There has been no official word from Blizzard if this is true or not but expect to hear something from them soon.
XCOM: Enemy Unknown Announced
When 2K Games announced that the next XCOM game was going to be a first-person shooter it got a lot of the fan base ticked off. The turn-based strategy game that people loved was now turned into another FPS, but, thanks to Firaxis, the developer behind Civilization, XCOM is going back to it's turn-based strategy roots.
The President of Firaxis Games, Steve Martin said
"It's been a dream of ours to recreate X-COM with our unique creative vision. We're huge fans of the original game and it's a once in a lifetime opportunity to re-envision a game that is as beloved as XCOM.
"We were careful to keep XCOM: Enemy Unknown true to the elements that made X-COM such a revered game while delivering an entirely new story and gameplay experience for both die-hard X-COM fans and newcomers to the franchise."
The announcement comes via Game Informer who says the game is trying to appeal to "a wider console audience to what made the storied franchise great in the first place."
XCOM: Enemy Unknown is set for release on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 later this year.
Gotham City Impostors Delayed
Gotham City Impostors the first person shooter that puts impostors of Joker vs. Batman has been delayed just one week before official launch.
Gotham City Impostors was set to launch on January 10th, 2012 but now is slated for sometime in February. The delay was "due to the vast feedback from our beta, our launch is moving to February! It's a good thing, we swear."
Report: Monster Hunter Coming To Vita
It seems the one game the Vita desperately needs in the Japanese market just might be coming in 2012.
A report claims that a Monster Hunter title for the Vita is in the works and will be launched during the second half of 2012. No other details have been posted and we'll keep you updated as the story progresses. Monster Hunter 4 is a Nintendo 3DS exclusive.
Recently, Vita has been doing quite poorly in Japan and not selling too well. A game like Monster Hunter, which sold PSPs, would defiantly help the Vita right now.
House of the Dead 3 & 4 Coming Exclusively on PlayStation Network
Sega has revealed that it will be releasing both House of the Dead 3 and 4 exclusively on PlayStation 3 later this year.
House of the Dead 3 will be launched on Feburary 7th with House of the Dead 4 following later in the spring. Both the titles will feature "HD graphics, trophies and complete PlayStation Move support."
“The House of the Dead has always been one of Sega’s most popular series, and over the years we have worked hard to bring that full arcade experience to console owners,” said Haruki Satomi, Senior Vice President of Digital Business at Sega of America. “The abilities of the PlayStation 3, as well as PlayStation Move, have let us get closer than ever before. The only thing these titles are missing is a need for quarters.”
Mass Effect 3 Pre-Order Bonuses Revealed
If you've been holding off on pre-order a copy of Mass Effect 3, then the reveal of the pre-order bonuses might just change your mind.
Bioware has revealed that pre-ordering at any retailer will grant you access to the M55 Argus Assault Rifle, however, if you pre-order at Gamestop you'll also get N7 Warfare Gear, including N7 Defender Armor and an N7 Valkyrie Assault Rifle. If you decide to pre-order with Origin (EA's online game service) you'll get the AT12 Raider Shotgun.
"If you have already pre-ordered your pre-order will rollover and you will be automatically granted the items."
Mass Effect 3 is set to launch on March 6th, 2012 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.