Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel | News

Yes! Announced a day ago, Borderlands The Pre-Sequel! For all you Borderland Fans, this game is currently being co-developed by Gearbox Software and 2K Australia, which will be available on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC later this fall.

The game sets in between Borderlands and Borderlands 2, launching you to Pandora's Moon. With four all-new characters you'll fight alongside Handsome Jack, assisting with the rise of the Hyperion Corporation.

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel Developer Overview trailer explains it all!



Game Art Images:

Release Date: Fall 2014

Source: Gearbox Software, Borderlands Facebook Page, 2K Australia

Destiny Beta Coming First To PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3

Bungie confirmed today the Beta test  for Destiny is set to launch first on the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4.  The studio released a trailer seen below to congratulate Sony on it's launch of the PS4 in North America. The trailer is part of Spike's PlayStation 4 all access event last night.

But do not worry Xbox One fans, the beta will also be released for Xbox 360 and Xbox One, but it'll be out on Sony's platforms first.  Just had to throw that in there.

Bungie did not release any further details as to when the beta test will be released. 

Destiny is an action game from the creators of HALO, set in a mysterious future.  Create a unique and powerful character, customize the way you look and fight, and explore the frontiers of our lost worlds.

Destiny features a compelling storyline, competitive multiplayer, cooperative gameplay choices, wide open public combat destinations, and third-person community spaces where you can repair and rearm before going out on your next adventure. - Bungie

Source: Bungie

UNCHARTED PS4 Teaser!

At the PS4 all access event that previewed the launch of the next-gen console in North America, included one major reveal teaser for the upcoming device.  A new Uncharted game by developer Naughty Dog.

The teaser just has a small amount of footage, the studio's Community Strategist Arne Meyer stated in a blog:

"We have great news for all our Uncharted fans - Amy, Justin, and the team are hard at work on an amazing new installment of the Uncharted series to be released exclusively on the PlayStation 4 system.  Our goal is to continue what we've done in previous console generations and once again deliver the best in storytelling, performance capture, technical innovation and graphics on the PS4."

The new Uncharted game may or may not be called Uncharted 4, as he also mentioned in comments that the new game will receive it's full name and launch date for the PS4 at a later time.

Call Of Duty: Ghosts | First DLC MP Maps Leaked!

Apparently according to some news articles and thanks to a glitch in the PC version of Call of Duty: Ghosts, the names of possible first DLC MP maps have been leaked.  Some names include Dome, Swamp, Battery, Red River, Rumble, Gaza and Boneyard.  

Due to a glitch in the PC version the new maps popped up in a players playlist Denkirson for a certain time called IW6 daily test. 

Since the launch of Ghosts last week, the game did not leave a great impression on some gamers that were disappointed, I being one of them.  But since then it seems the studio is working on a fresh set of maps for the games MP mode.  

But with that being said, it is a possible leak and no comments have been make by Infinity Ward.

Source: Denkirson, SP

Killzone: Shadow Fall | New Launch Trailer

Since Sony had announced the PS4 and all it's features, along with some new titles coming out for the console, they wanted to come out with a bang! With a new Killzone: Shadow fall being one of the highlights.  The new trailer teases some sci-fi shooter action scenes as well as it's mechanics.  Every single game in the series has shown off Sony's hardware, providing some of the best looking games.  If this trailer is anything to go by, it may be one of the amazing shooters when it launches along side the PS4.

Synopsis:
Set thirty years after the events of the Killzone trilogy, the world of Killzone Shadow fall is a very different place.  Forced together by circumstances, the two rival factions of the Helghast and the Vektans live side by side in a futuristic city, divided by a vast wall.

Source: PlayStation, Sony, Gamekicker
http://www.killzone.com

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

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

God of War: Ascension | Before He Was A God, He Was A Man

God Of War: Ascension is the seventh game of the series, and will be the first chapter in the series, forming part of a saga with vengeance as a central theme.  The game is a  third person action-adventure developed by SCE Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE). And the graphics look gorgeous!

The game will be set in Ancient Greece with the player controlling the protagonist Kratos. Kratos attempts to sever ties with the God of War Ares—who tricked Kratos into murdering his wife and child—by defeating the three Furies.

   
God Of War: Ascension will have the single-player feature with a "revamped" combat and weapon system, mini-games and new puzzles.  It will also offer a multiplayer feature for up to eight players, with a small story element. Players will be either on two teams of four, or alone, and will try to take control of a map in order to earn rewards from the gods. 

Synopsis:
Vengeance is born in the fires of betrayal in this prequel to the best-selling God of War franchise. Six months have passed since Kratos stood over the bodies of his wife and child, his hands stained with their blood - tricked by Ares into murdering the only people he ever loved. Swearing to avenge them, Kratos broke the blood oath that bound him to Ares, but oaths to Olympus are not so easily broken...

Sentenced to an eternity chained within a prison for the living damned, Kratos battles insanity at the hands of the Furies. He will be tested as he seeks freedom, redemption for his sins, and the clarity to avenge his family.

Before He Was A God, He Was A Man.

  
Pre-Order at GameStop for the exclusive King Leonidas "300" multiplayer skin and weapon, and also receive the Mythological Heroes Pack!

The game is scheduled to be released on March 12, 2013 exclusively for the PlayStation 3 (PS3).

Source: God Of War, PlayStation, YouTube, Wiki

Official Revolution DLC Map Pack First Preview!

  
Here is the first preview from the Official Call Of Duty: Black Ops 2, "Revolution" DLC Map Pack coming on January 29, 2013.  New maps, new zombie maps and modes, and a new multiplayer gun "The Peacekeeper." Already I am excited about that gun with a name like that!

Visit the website here for more information http://www.callofduty.com/blackops2.

"The Revolution DLC Map Pack arrives first on Xbox LIVE on January 29th, with other platforms to follow. Purchase the Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 DLC Season Pass to get Revolution plus the remaining three DLC Map Packs at a discounted price."  - Call Of Duty

Source: Call Of Duty, YouTube

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 2 Revolution DLC Leaked Images

The above new banner image for the rumored Black Ops 2 DLC pack, Revolution, popped up and was quickly removed earlier today via the Call of Duty mobile site. According to promotional images published on charlierintel.com (via MP1st), contains four new multiplayer maps and one new zombies map.The multiplayer maps are Hydro, Grind, Downhill and Mirage. The zombies map is called Die Rise. Also included in the pack is a new weapon, the Peacekeeper SMG.

The other image was taken from the mobile version of the official Black Ops 2 site. The site briefly offered a link to a trailer for the map pack. But, the trailer wasn't available for viewing, and link has since been removed altogether from the website.

Source: Charlierintel

Ubisoft's Far Cry 3 HUD Patch And Accolades Trailer

  
I had to add this to the blog, which I know many of you have this game already, I must say you made a very wise choice! Far Cry 3 is a spectacular game, but although it's a great game, there are also many complaints players have with Far Cry's busy screen game clutter or as you might say a heads-up display. Having to look up at the screen all the time being told what to do can be a big mess especially for gamers that are really good and don't need all that clutter.

Ubisoft announced an upcoming patch which will allow players to tweak the HUD to their liking. The company stated that the upcoming patch will allows users to simply strip the entire thing out. “Based on feedback from both press and fans, the Far Cry 3 production team is working on a patch that will allow you to toggle most HUD/UI elements based on player preference,” - Ubisoft representative, whom wrote in Kotaku.

No release date on the patch, but this news will help alleviate the complaints. Hopefully it gets released soon!

 Source: Ubisoft, Kotaku

Spike's VGA Winners of 2012 And Borderlands 2 ShiFT Codes!

The Tenth Annual Spike Video Game Awards has come to an end, with The Walking Dead : The Game, picking up five awards last night! Borderlands 2 also snagged a few awards, winning Best Shooter, Character of the year (Claptrap), Best Multiplayer and Best performance by a Human Male (Handsome Jack)!

Spike VGA's also debuted never-before-seen world premieres of the most anticipated games of 2013 and beyond including two surprise world premieres of Moby Dick Studios’ “The Phantom Pain,”  “From Software’s “Dark Souls II,” as well as Naughty Dog’s “The Last of Us,” Epic Games’ “Gears of War: Judgment,” Obsidian Entertainment’s “South Park: The Stick of Truth,” Konami’s “Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2,” 2K Games’ “BioShock Infinite,” Square Enix’s “Tomb Raider,” Ubisoft’s “Assassin’s Creed III: The Tyranny of King Washington,” and Microsoft Studios’ “Halo 4: Spartan Ops.”

A full list of winners is included below:

Game of the Year - The Walking Dead: The Game (Telltale Games)

Studio of the Year - Telltale Games

Best XBOX 360 Game - Halo 4 (Microsoft Studios/343 Industries)

Best PS3 Game - Journey (Sony Computer Entertainment/thatgamecompany)

Best Wii / Wii-U Game - New Super Mario Bros. U (Nintendo)

Best PC Game - XCOM: Enemy Unknown (2K Games/Firaxis Games)

Best Handheld / Mobile Game -Sound Shapes (Sony Computer Entertainment/Queasy Games)

Best Shooter - Borderlands 2 (2K Games/Gearbox Software)

Best Action Adventure Game - Dishonored (Bethesda Softworks/Arkane Studios)

Best RPG - Mass Effect 3 (Electronic Arts/BioWare)

Best Multi-Player Game - Borderlands 2 (2K Games/Gearbox Software)

Best Individual Sports Game - SSX (Electronic Arts/EA Canada)

Best Team Sports Game - NBA 2K13 (2K Sports/Visual Concepts)

Best Driving Game - Need For Speed Most Wanted (Electronic Arts/Criterion Games)

Best Fighting Game - Persona 4 Arena (Atlus/ARC System Works/Atlus)

Best Adapted Video Game - The Walking Dead: The Game (Telltale Games)

Best Independent Game - Journey (thatgamecompany)

Best Graphics - Halo 4 (Microsoft Studios/343 Industries)

Best Song in a Game - “Cities” by Beck (Sound Shapes)

Best Original Score - Journey (Sony Computer Entertainment/thatgamecompany)

Best Performance By a Human Male - Dameon Clarke as Handsome Jack (Borderlands 2)

Best Performance By a Human Female - Melissa Hutchison as Clementine (The Walking Dead: The Game)

Best Downloadable Game - The Walking Dead: The Game (Telltale Games)

Best Social Game - You Don’t Know Jack (Jellyvision Games)

Best DLC - Dawnguard – The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Bethesda Softworks/Bethesda Game Studios)

Most Anticipated Game - Grand Theft Auto V (Rockstar Games)

With all that said, Borderlands 2 is celebrating releasing free shift codes on their Facebook page and Twitter, go follow Borderlands! Thank you Gearbox , 2KGames, Borderlands!

Here are the codes: 

PC / Mac: 5TCTJ-XC3S5-C6JJT-3JTTT-HFBW9
Xbox 360: CT5TB-B6HWS-XSR3F-KR3BB-H6B6R
PlayStation 3: KJ53T-CZWZK-3KC5J-HJC3T-HCC59

PC / Mac: W3KTT-ZW39K-56TJ3-J333T-X9FKH
Xbox 360: KJCBB-CXSWH-6ZXT6-WXTBJ-RSHHZ
PlayStation 3: 5J5B3-FZC9W-JC5C3-STC3B-6TF3W

PC / Mac: K3KJ3-3RT95-KXB3B-BBTBT-CB6KH
Xbox 360: CJ53B-66ZC9-RZR3X-5XJB3-JHC5T
PlayStation 3: 5T5J3-ZHWSW-3K5K3-SJCJB-SCRFB

PC / Mac: C3C3J-KFTHW-WX3JJ-3BTJ3-ZR6B9
Xbox 360: WTWTJ-ZRHCZ-RZXJ6-5XJJB-ZKKH3
PlayStation 3: C3CBT-BT695-BWCKT-S3KBT-BCSSR
 

PC / Mac: WTKT3-BSJSK-5XBTT-B333T-963SF
Xbox 360: CBWTT-SBFSK-35WKT-HB5TT-RRRHH
PlayStation 3: K3W33-5SX95-35K53-935T3-H6WW6

These codes will be active through the whole weekend in celebration! For more on how to redeem them, visit http://bit.ly/RZzXaC

Source: Borderlands, Spike

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

Grand Theft Auto V Official Trailer 2

Grand Theft Auto V is now available for Pre-Order everywhere! This is the second official trailer released by Rockstar Games. Grand Theft Auto V will launch in Spring of 2013 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Developed by series creator Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto V takes place in a re-imagined, present-day Southern California in the largest and most thriving game-world we have ever created set in the sprawling city of Los Santos and for miles beyond – from the tops of the mountains to the depths of the ocean.

Source: Rockstar Games

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 

Official Tomb Raider Box Art Revealed

Tomb Raider’s newly unveiled box art captures Lara in a defining moment. As she contemplates the long journey ahead, she knows she will be forced to overcome her darkest fears in an epic fight to survive. - Tomb Raider Blog

With this news, also the Pre-Order Hub is now live, head over to the Tomb Raider Pre-Order web page.

Tomb Raider launches worldwide March 5, 2013 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC.
Source: Tomb Raider

Assassin's Creed 3 | Desmond Trailer Leaked

A new trailer has leaked on the Web today, focusing on Desmond Miles via AGB. Assassin's Creed 3 may introduce a new character, 'Connor' but the overarching story of Desmond will continue. Now  facing the ultimate mission of stopping the Templars before the world ends on December 21, 2012.

The video seems official, but has yet to be released by Ubisoft,  you can expect something to be released by the French publisher soon, before the release of Assassin’s Creed 3’s at the end of the month.

Assassin's Creed III Desmond Trailer by All-Games-Beta

Source: AGB
Release Date: October 30, 2012

Zombies Reveal Trailer - Official Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Video

 

Call of Duty Black Ops 2 Zombies Update!

The Official call of duty site has posted an image related to zombies which contains a woman carrying a shotgun and holding a zombie head in her hand.  What do you think this means? If it means there is a woman character, I am more than excited, but before jumping to conclusions we would have to wait until the Official Zombies trailer.

 

This is the preview which I like to call teaser trailer for the Call of Duty Black Ops 2 Zombies! Stay tuned for September 26, 2012 for the official trailer.

          
Black ops 2 zombies had been confirmed by Treyarch studio head Mark Lamia. “If you like zombies you’re going to be really happy with what we’re doing with Black Ops 2″ Mark Lamia said and he added “it is the biggest most ambitious zombies ever”. Black ops 2 zombies mode will be another game entirely.

Confirmed Info about Black ops 2 zombies:

- 8 player Co-op and 4 Vs 4 Team matches.
- Maps will be bigger.
- There will be female characters.
- Nuketown 2025 to be the preorder bonus map.
- Black Ops 2 Zombies will feature 8 modes which are:

• Classic
• Survival
• Race
• Meat
• No Man’s Land
• Turned
• Returned
• Grief

Name: Call of Duty: Black Ops 2
Release Date: November 13th, 2012
Platform(s): Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC
Publisher(s): Activision

Source: Call of Duty Black Ops 2, V3tro Games Media, You Tube

“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