Next 'Mass Effect' Announcement Coming at VGA's 2013

A new report has appeared online that BioWare and Electronic Arts will reveal the next Mass Effect title at the 2013 Video Games Awards in December.

While we have known for a while that Commander Shepard will not be involved in any future titles for the series, BioWare teased the next Mass Effect via Twitter yesterday.  Not able to make too much from the images but there will be a new character and various environments in the game.

However, no other details are known at this time, expect to hear more in the near future.

Source: Twitter , BioWare, Stick Skills

Need for Speed™ Rivals | Teaser Trailer

   
EA's new Need For Speed Rivals trailer looks insane!  If this did not grab your attention, check out what they have in store for you. This all new gameplay is not like what we've seen on most Need For Speed Series, with new multi-player options, free to choose racer or cop, personal customization and no waiting lobbies?! Need for Speed Rivals will be available for the new upcoming PS4 and XboxOne later this year.  But will be released for PlayStation 3, PC and Xbox 360 on November 19, 2013.

High Stakes Rivalry

Racers are lone wolves out for their own glory; driving agile cars built for high speed racing and epic chases. Cops work in teams to hunt down and bust racers using the full power of the police force.
Switch roles at any time and watch the stakes grow in an all-new scoring system that lets you put your speed points on the line to earn even greater rewards.

All-Drive

New in Need for Speed Rivals, All-Drive destroys the line between single-player and multi-player gameplay. Seamlessly join a world where your friends are already racing and chasing. No lobbies. No waiting.  Paths cross and experiences merge, creating a world where your race and your friend's pursuit collide.

 

Next-Gen Racing

The power of the Frostbite 3 gaming engine brings the breathtaking scope and high speed action of Redview County to life. Every detail of the game world is rendered in stunning, high definition, next generation graphics, while weather conditions constantly change as you race and chase in snow, hail, rain, dust storms and heavy fog.  Connect with the Need for Speed Network to drop roadblocks or alert friends of inbound cops. Compare your progress against your rivals and share pictures of your best races and chases.

 

Your Car, Your Identity

Power up your car with the latest upgrades in pursuit technology and personalize your bodywork with fresh paint jobs, liveries, custom license plates, rims, and decals to show off your car to the world.
Save different configurations and keep a variety of car packages on alert to leave your mark no matter the situation.

 

Pursuit & Evasion Tech

Intense racing moments are made even more thrilling with access to technology and upgrades customized to each side of the law.  Racers can choose evasion technology from jammers to electromagnetic pulses. Cops are outfitted for aggressive busts with shockwaves, roadblocks, helicopter support and more. No matter the side you choose, use technology to stay one step ahead of your rivals.

Release Date: November 19, 2013

Source: Need For Speed, EA

Battlefield 4 TV SPOT Trailer!

   
Battlefield 4 will be released in the fall of 2013! This TV spot is incredible! Visuals and gameplay  look so believable and real, with so much detail and color! Talk about eye candy!  Check out the "Fishing in Baku" 17 minute gameplay trailer down below and let it speak for itself.  It is the first video shot in-game, with a glimpse of the human, dramatic single player campaign.  You can pre-order the game now!

 
Release Date: Fall 2013
Source: Battlefield YouTube 

Battlefield 4: Prepare 4 Battle

These are the latest teaser trailers for the upcoming unofficially announced Battlefield 4.  Battlefield 4 will be formally announced by Electronic Arts and DICE at an event in San Francisco on Friday, March 27.

The game is expected to be released in October for the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC and then for the PS4 and Xbox 720 when those next-gen consoles are released.

  

Also the Battlefield 4 site was updated recently releasing two new images for an 'All Out War' theme (images below).  These images confirm that Russia and China will be playable groups.  So stay tuned for more information to be released on March 27th 2013, on the official announcement of Battlefield 4!  

Source: DICE, Electronic Arts, Battlefield

Fuse: The Lethal Four Game Preview

Fuse, first announced as Overstrike at E3 2011, the game’s original feel from Insomniac was bringing a shooter experience to the third person with the slick, comedic, cartoonish tone. But since the name change to Fuse, it now has a much darker tone and less cartoonish than the original, giving it more of a serious edge.

The game is meant to be played in a team of four, at all times, even if A.I. has to step in for those playing solo. With mission structures that are objective driven, it also has a unique LEAP feature that lets you shift from one character to another!  Check out the video and read more below!
 
About Fuse: 
What happens when humans gain access to powerful alien technology they were never meant to have? When a volatile energy source called Fuse falls into the wrong hands, the CIA calls in an elite contact team to retrieve it: Overstrike 9. Join up to three friends in team-based co-op play as you take down the rogue paramilitary corporation behind the theft. Use lethal teamwork, coordinate devastating attacks, and provide cover for one another with fringe-tech weapons and gadgets. The unique LEAP feature lets you instantly shift from agent to agent during combat, allowing you to take advantage of each one’s special arsenal. You’ll need your teammates and their firepower to stop a global arms race from spinning out of control. 

Release Date: Fuse will hit retail shelves in March 2013 for the PS3 and Xbox 360 
Source: Fuse, EA, YouTube

The 7 Wonders of Crysis 3 - Episode 2: "The Hunt"

  
I know it's been a while since I have been able to post up some cool news, but I've been on vacation, and I apologize. To those amazing few people that do read them, thank you! This has been released about two weeks ago, are you liking what you have seen so far? I had this pre-ordered already a long time ago! I suggest you do too.

Zero Dark Thirty Map Pack Launch Gameplay Trailer

  

Zero Dark Thirty Map Pack Launch Trailer

The Zero Dark Thirty Map Pack is available at no extra cost with the Limited or Deluxe Editions of Medal of Honor Warfighter – explore two new maps (Chitral Compound & Darra Gun Market), 10 map/mode combinations, 6 new weapon configurations and 14 new weapon camos! 

 

Source: Medal Of Honor

Army of TWO: The Devil's Cartel | Lethal Cartel Trailer

   
New trailer released a few days ago, I'm late to posting this up, but for those that haven't watched it, here you go!

"Army of TWO™ The Devil's Cartel puts you and your teammate in a deadly mission to take down a lethal drug cartel.

Pre-order now to get the Overkill Edition and take the fight to the cartels! armyoftwo.com/uk/buy

For more information about the lethal cartels and a true co-op experience, visit the official Army of TWO website- armyoftwo.com/uk


Available March 28 2013 for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3.

Powered by the Frostbite 2 Engine. Developed by Visceral Games" - EA Vision

Source: EA Games, EA Vision

The Seven Wonders of Crysis 3

 
Crytek has just released an new teaser trailer for it's upcoming graphical showcase, Crysis 3.  EA and Crytek have teamed up with renowned film-maker Albert Hughes, to present us with a series of cinematic shorts of  the world in Crysis 3 starting on 12/12/12.

The Seven Wonders of Crysis 3 will be introducing weapons, enemies, environments and some of the new gameplay features in the series, (as if the game wasn't enough).  CryEngine is by far one of the most superior engines out there, especially when it comes to visuals. The Seven Wonders of Crysis 3 will highlight the power of CryEngine and the different environments we can expect to see when the game releases.

Release Date: February 19, 2012
For: PC, Xbox 360, PS3

New Video: Crysis 3 Hunter Edition Hypes Up Pre-Order Bonuses

    
Electronic Arts and Crytek have just released a brand new video with their upcoming Crysis 3 first-person shooter, hyping up the special Hunter Edition that’s offered to all customers who pre-order the new game.  Go Pre-order your copy!
 
Here's a brief description from EA:

Pre-order today to obtain the tactical multiplayer advantages of the Crysis 3: Hunter Edition. You'll be granted the lethal, cloaking friendly Predator Bow, a unique weapon skin for the bow, and the all-seeing Recon Arrow on day zero. You'll start multiplayer at level 5, letting you evolve faster than your prey. You'll get immediate access to the silent & deadly "Hunter" Nanosuit module, a powerful perk perfect for the included Predator Bow. Finally, you'll be able to experience Crysis 3 and the original Crysis together at launch when you preorder -- but only for a limited time!

See http://www.crysis.com/uk/crysis-3/pre-order-offers for details.

Release Date: February 2013
Source: EA, Crytek, SP 

Dead Space 3 | GamesCom Trailer 2012

 

Dead Space 3, more trailers released from GamesCom.

"Dead Space 3 brings Isaac Clarke to the graveyard of long-dead ships that orbits around the ice planet of Tau Volantis.

The frozen planet below holds the key to ending the Necromorph plague, but first Isaac must unravel the mysteries of the derelict flotilla above its surface. With untold horrors hiding in the shadows of each ship, Isaac faces more danger than ever before.
Experience signature Dead Space gameplay with zero-g, cramped corridors and hidden terrors in the deep darkness of a 200-year-old lost expedition."
http://www.deadspace.com/uk/

Coming February 2013 on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.

Source: EA, YouTube

Crysis 3 | Multiplayer Hunter Mode Reveal

   

Just released at GamesCom Crysis 3! Also check out the Crysis 3 Crytek Tech Trailer, astonishing!

"Crysis 3 -- Assess, Adapt and Attack. Become the hunter in a gripping new multiplayer mode in Crysis 3, the Hunter Mode.

Play as a hunter as you stalk and exterminate all of the Cell troopers, or take on the role of a trooper and try to survive long enough to be rescued by the Evac Team. Whichever way you play, Hunter Mode delivers a heart-pounding test of strategy and survival.

Coming in February 2013 on X360, PlayStation 3, and PC."

http://www.crysis.com/uk

   
Developer: Crytek
Publisher: Electronic Arts

Source: EA,  YouTube

“Army of TWO: The Devil’s Cartel”!

EA & Visceral are proud to announce “Army of TWO: The Devil’s Cartel”!  Just announced today, the game will feature a co-op game play that follows the story of Tactical Worldwide Operations as they 'fight through the streets of Mexico.'


This is the third installment by EA on the Army Of Two game released back in 2008 and the following sequel Army Of Two 40th Day in 2010. Although EA has not confirmed any details of the game but back in December a rumor suggested that the game would feature a four player co-op. EA has not confirmed it true for 'The Devil's Cartel', but until they released more information on the game due out in March 2013, there should be more details.  


Army Of Two:
"Get ready to team up and face off against the most powerful drug cartel in Mexico, with the ultimate in cooperative gameplay. We’ve got Frostbite 2 under the hood, the only game engine powerful enough to show off the destruction and firepower you’ll unleash. We’ve got more customization than ever before, letting you add your own personal touches to anti-personnel weaponry. Finally, we’ve taken co-op to the next level by requiring more teamwork, creating a smarter AI, and adding an Overkill button that does exactly as advertised." 

"Just remember for the T.W.O, war is serious business."

It is unclear if the game is based of EA Comics, 'Army Of Two Across The Border', I read comics and particularly own this one.  This story sounds very, very similar, and if the game is based off the comic, I know it is going to be an amazing game!

So stay tuned for more details as EA releases more information in the next few days. The game will be available on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. On August 7, 2012 the 'Cartel From Hell' is coming to www.armyoftwo.com, so be on the look out!

Release Date: March 2013

Battlefield 4 Confirmed!

The accidentally-on-purpose reveal is real.  Battlefield 4 is in fact going to be available in Autumn 2013.  According to a brief post on EA’s Origin, stated,  those who pre-order a copy of Medal of Honor: Warfighter will receive access to the Battlefield 4 Beta.

The image was immediately pulled and replaced, implying that EA isn’t quite ready to confirm the game and also on twitter, a tweet from the official Battlefield account warned that nothing is official until it’s appeared on Battlefield.com. Ah ha! but look what we got here! 

“The team at DICE is hard at work on the next entry in the Battlefield series,” from team DICE. “To ensure access to the exclusive Battlefield 4 beta, shooter fans can pre-order Medal of Honor Warfighter today.”

So now that we know this is real, there is still no further information other than their page.  Battlefield 4 beta access comes with the limited edition, which can be pre-ordered from Origin.

Source: Origin, Battlefield 4, EA

New Medal of Honor Warfighter TV Debut!

"Inspired by actual events across the globe and written by real Tier 1 Operators while deployed overseas. Follow the global Warfighters as they are asked to take on a real terror threat, PETN." - EAVision

 This game looks intense! There is just so much good stuff to say about this game but rather me list it all here I'm going to point you to the website with all the answers.  Go check out Medal of Honor Warfighter FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and all your answers are there. "Players will step into the boots of these elite warfighters and apply their unique skill sets to track down a real global threat, in real international locations, sponsored by real enemies. It doesn’t get any more authentic then Medal of Honor Warfighter, coming October 23, 2012." Medal of Honor Warfighter

Published by: Electronic Arts
Developed by: Danger Close
Genre: First-Person Shooter
Rated: RP
Release Date: October 23, 2012
Available On: PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3

New Need For Speed Announced!

A new Need For Speed game was announced during EA's investor conference today.  The publisher has also dated the release of a new Need for Speed title in the fourth quarter this year, which should be sometime in the fall. No specifics were given about the game as of yet,  but we expect EA to make a big announcement at E3 next month.

"There’s no further information today but watch for several big product announcements from EA at E3 in June," a spokesperson said.

The game has yet to be officially announced.

Will keep you updated as more information comes in.

Screen shot above is from Need For Speed: The Run.

Announced: The Resurgence Pack For Mass Effect 3

BioWare announced today a batch of free multiplayer content will be released for Mass Effect 3 next week! Watch the trailer below.

Mass Effect 3: Resurgence Pack


Join the war for Earth in Mass Effect 3! Owners of Mass Effect 3 can download the first multiplayer expansion for no additional cost. The Mass Effect 3 Resurgence Pack adds new unlockable content: deadly weapons, new consumables, and powerful characters for each class in multiplayer, including the Asari Justicar, Batarian, Geth, and Krogan Battlemaster. Additionally, the Mass Effect 3 Resurgence Pack also includes 2 new maps, Firebase Condor and Firebase Hydra. Download this pack on April 10th and take the battle online in the critically acclaimed Mass Effect 3 multiplayer experience. - Mass Effect


Here's all that's included:

Two New Action-Packed Maps – Take the battle to Firebase Condor, a warzone outpost located on one of Palaven's moons and Firebase Hydra, an old abandoned quarian colony which has since been converted into a critical power facility. Each map represents a crucial asset in the overall fight against the Reapers.

Six Powerful New Unlockable Characters – Assume the role of new characters for each class, including the Asari Justicar Adept, Krogan Battlemaster Vanguard and characters from new playable races with theBatarian Soldier, Batarian Sentinel, Geth Engineer and Geth Infiltrator.

Lethal New Weapons – Obliterate wave after wave of enemies by unlocking the Striker Assault Rifle,Kishock Harpoon Gun and Geth Plasma SMG.

New Consumables – Cash in your credits to purchase reinforcement packs that could include the following new consumables.

- Strength Enhancer – Applies a melee damage boost for one missions

- Targeting VI – Applies a headshot damage bonus for one mission

- Stabilization Module – Stabilizes weapons while firing and moving for one mission

- Shield Power Cells – Shortens the length of time shields take to begin recharging for one mission

Let the explosions begin! See you on PSN! 

Mass Effect 3: Take Earth Back Cinematic 'Extended Cut' Trailer

Courtesy of BioWareMassEffect YouTube channel.

"The war for Earth has begun. An unstoppable alien threat, known as the Reapers has invaded and you are the only one who can save Earth from annihilation. See the battle begin first hand in this action-packed cinematic trailer."

For more information about Mass Effect 3 and the fight to Take Earth Back, visit our website:
http://www.masseffect.com

GENRE: Action, RPG
RELEASE DATE(S): US: March 6, 2012    EU: March 9, 2012
PLATFORM: PS3, XBOX 360, PC
WEBSITE: http://www.Masseffect.com/

PUBLISHER: Electronic Arts
DEVELOPER: BioWare
ESRB: RP-M+ for Rating Pending, Targeting a Rating of Mature or Above

Star Wars: The Old Republic | Introduction to Gameplay

"For generations the Galactic Republic knew peace, until the ancient Sith Empire returned from unknown space to reclaim what was once theirs. Watch as hundreds of years of peace is shattered by the sudden and violent reemergence of the Sith in the new Game Intro Cinematic Trailer Return."

Star Wars: The Old Republic takes place more than 3,500 years before the rise of Darth Vader. The most powerful Sith Empire in history has emerged from deep space to attack the Republic and its legendary Jedi guardians. After decades of war, a tenuous truce has been established between the Sith Empire and the Republic, but events occurring in the game are leading the galaxy back to an all-out war.

With the recent release of Star Wars: The Old Republic, I wanted to find a good article to share for those that are new to the MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) game world.  Being the fastest growing MMO game ever, with above over 1 million users. Below I will list what I have found and also system requirements for good functional gameplay.

"10 ten things that you should probably familiarize yourself with when you first step into the galaxy far, far away.
 
1. Don't expect to see Luke Skywalker or Boba Fett anywhere. The Old Republic is set over 3,500 years before the events depicted in the films, which makes for a refreshing backdrop. However, you can certainly see familiar styles and technologies.

2. You need to pick sides. In this wide ranging conflict, you can opt to side with either the Galactic Republic, or the Sith Empire, in a classic goodies vs. baddies storyline.

3. Once you have chosen, you get to select your class and race. Race is certainly less important than it is in other MMOs, but your class is what will define your play-style and role in the game. If you want to be life-saving healer, go with a Jedi Consular for example. Or if you prefer to rain fiery explosive destruction on your enemies, pick a Bounty Hunter. Each side has four classes to choose from.

4. Each class then has two advanced classes that you get to choose from when you reach level 10. This is what determines the exact roles that your character will fulfill in the game. A Sith Warrior, for example, gets to choose between Marauder and Juggernaut advanced classes. The former is purely focused on damage, whereas the latter is more designed for a tanking role. Choose carefully, because this cannot be undone.

5. You can be a bad Jedi, or a cheery bounty hunter. Even once you have settled on a side, your choices in the game will affect your overall morality. When you interact with NPCs (non-player characters) in the TOR universe, you will usually be given a selection of responses to their questions. Sometimes, your response will result in an overall increase or decrease in your moral compass. Consistent bad behavior will eventually earn you a Dark Side ranking. These rankings can then be used to unlock specific pieces of equipment and armour. They can also have an impact on how future NPCs deal with you.

6. Make good use of your companion. At around level nine you will pick up a companion. Like a hunter's pet in WoW, your companion can tank for you, or do some damage, or even heal you. Unlike your lazy pet, however, your TOR companion can also sell off your junk items, gather materials, craft items, and be sent off on a variety of missions. No longer do you have to traipse around looking for nodes to mine or flowers to pick, instead what you have is a very simple people management mini-game. If you aren't used to MMOs then you probably won't appreciate this feature so much, but for those who have spent 100 hours fishing in a game, it will seem like a godsend.

7. Group up. Like every other MMO out there, TOR has areas that are intended for groups of players working together. These will range from two to four player sections, including companions, and could be just a single room in a building, or an entire section of story. These Flashpoints, as they are known, can be repeated as many times as you like, and will start to appear as early as level six or seven for some players.

8. Join up. To make it easier to find other players for Flashpoints, it is advisable to join a guild on your server. These groups of players have their own dedicated chat channels and other benefits. You can also group up with others to do regular quests, and having some regular partners for this certainly helps your social experience of the game.

9. Master the controls. This couldn't be simpler for an experienced player of WoW or other MMOs, since almost all of the default controls are identical. You still use B to open your inventory, you still use tab to change target, and you still use spacebar to jump. If you aren't familiar with the controls, you can go into options and look at the key bindings. These can be easily changed to suit your style. 

10. Have fun! This is undoubtedly the most important thing I could say about this or any other game. TOR is meant to be fun, and if you aren't having enough of it, you aren't playing the right game. Yes, at times it will be frustrating. Yes, you will encounter other players who are total jerks. But as long as every time you log off you were pleased you logged on, then it is all worth it."

Sam Shepard- Huffpost Tech (Huffington Post UK). 

Now for the system requirements located in Star Wars: The Old Republic | FAQ :


Processor:

• AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 4000+ or better
• Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz or better
Operating System:
• Windows XP or later

RAM:

• Windows XP: 1.5GB RAM
• Windows Vista and Windows 7: 2GB RAM

Note: PCs using a built-in graphical chipset are recommended to have 2GB of RAM.
Star Wars: The Old Republic requires a video card that has a minimum of 256MB of on-board RAM as well as support for Shader 3.0 or better. Examples include:

• ATI X1800 or better
• nVidia 7800 or better
• Intel 4100 Integrated Graphics or better

DVD-ROM drive – 8x speed or better (required for installation from physical editions only) Internet connection required to play.
I hope this helped some of the questions some of you may have, enjoy the trailers, regardless how long ago they have been released, I can never get tired of watching them!

"May the Force be with you!"

Michael Bay's Need for Speed The Run TV Commercial

Michael Bay's Need for Speed | The Run full TV commercial is action packed from beginning to end, full of pure awesomeness! In stores November 15th 2011. Get ready to race!