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Disney Interactive Studios and TT Games has today released the first teaser trailer and screenshots for the forthcoming LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean PS3 game. As you can see from the trailer, this latest game in the LEGO series carries on the grand tradition of utter comic brilliance established by the rest of the series! The screenshots are all taken from Port Royal, and you can see how the game looks to be shaping up very nicely, bringing to life the world of the Pirates of the Caribbean and all the colourful characters and enabling players to experience all the memorable scenes from the first three films, as well as those soon-to-be memorable scenes from the upcoming fourth film, “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides”, in quirky and humorous LEGO video games style.

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The action involves something new for LEGO minifigures, as this time around they’re tackling intense sword fighting and swashbuckling in general, as well as collecting hidden LEGO treaures. Look for the game to be released sometime this May on PS3 and all major consoles. Cannot wait!

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It’s almost a tradition now – you can’t have a Marvel Vs. Capcom game without a Mad Catz joystick, and now today Mad Catz has made lots of fight fans and collectors very happy by announcing the Marvel Vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds – Arcade FightStick: Tournament Edition, which will be available to tie in with the launch of the game on February 15^th for the PS3.

Based on Mad Catz award-winning range of Tournament Edition Arcade FightSticks, the FightStick features arcade-quality components sourced by legendary Japanese arcade manufacturer, Sanwa Denshi, as well as a Japanese-style ball-handled joystick, 30mm Action Buttons, and button placement matching the Vewlix arcade cabinet configuration. The D-Pad control switch and Dual-Turbo functionality add twin levels of turbo control to any of the action buttons. The FightStick comes complete with detailed touches such as screw-on rubber feet for solid surface play, unobtrusive placement of the start and select/back buttons, a locking mechanism preventing accidental activation of turbo settings for tournament play and exclusive Marvel Vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds artwork.

The FightStick has been approved by Marvel and Capcom, comes in “Collector’s Edition” packaging, and will be limited to a production run of just 5000 units, with each FightStick individually numbered. Click on the link to order the FightStick from February 15: http://store.gameshark.net/ .

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It’s almost a tradition now – you can’t have a Marvel Vs. Capcom game without a Mad Catz joystick, and now today Mad Catz has made lots of fight fans and collectors very happy by announcing the Marvel Vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds – Arcade FightStick: Tournament Edition, which will be available to tie in with the launch of the game on February 15^th for the PS3.

Based on Mad Catz award-winning range of Tournament Edition Arcade FightSticks, the FightStick features arcade-quality components sourced by legendary Japanese arcade manufacturer, Sanwa Denshi, as well as a Japanese-style ball-handled joystick, 30mm Action Buttons, and button placement matching the Vewlix arcade cabinet configuration. The D-Pad control switch and Dual-Turbo functionality add twin levels of turbo control to any of the action buttons. The FightStick comes complete with detailed touches such as screw-on rubber feet for solid surface play, unobtrusive placement of the start and select/back buttons, a locking mechanism preventing accidental activation of turbo settings for tournament play and exclusive Marvel Vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds artwork.

The FightStick has been approved by Marvel and Capcom, comes in “Collector’s Edition” packaging, and will be limited to a production run of just 5000 units, with each FightStick individually numbered. Click on the link to order the FightStick from February 15: http://store.gameshark.net/ .

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Sony has announced a line-up of new titles for the PlayStation Network, starting with the awesome Plants vs. Zombies. PopCap’s critically acclaimed worldwide smash hit game has been eagerly awaited by PS3 owners, who now get their wish with the release of the game for download via PSN this February. In case you’ve been living on Mars for the past year (and how cool if you have, welcome back!), Plants vs. Zombies involves defending your noble homestead with pure plant power against a shuffling horde of assorted comical zombies.

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The following games have also been announced by Sony as coming soon to PSN:

• Acceleration of Suguri X Edition – the ultimate in anime-style robot-fighting where players take on the role of a scorned robot to maneuver through arcade storylines and battle other robots.
• Slam Bolt Scrappers – an intensive building and brawling mash-up that’s exclusive to the PSN. Construct the greatest towers in Slam Bolt City while defending against devious enemies and epic bosses.
• Akimi Village – Players obtain blueprints, collect resources and build a village to help rid Akimi Island of lingering gloom. Another PSN exclusive.
• Sideway – Also a PSN exclusive, Sideway is set in the gritty art culture in New York City, and follows the adventures of Nox, a 2D rebellious young artist, as he navigates the 3D urban streets. Due this spring.
• Rochard – Embrace the gravity-bending exploits of space miners John Rochard as he discovers the first proof of extra-terrestrial life in a game which combines space exploration and puzzle-solving in a side-scrolling single-player experience.

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SouthPeak Interactive’s action-RPG sequel, Two Worlds II, has just hit the stores, so if you loved the first game go grab a copy, ‘cause this looks to be very much more of the same, only bigger and bolder. Developed by Reality Pump, the game utilizes the brand new GRACE engine, offering a huge world of breathtaking landscapes, powerful enemies and incredible adventure. Two Worlds II has been designed to appeal to both action fans and those looking for a more in-depth RPG experience, with a mixture of visceral combat, unmatched spell-creation and alchemy systems, full armament upgrades using raw materials from looted items, and a fully customizable character skill/class system.

As well as the immersive single-player experience, Two Worlds II also features a massive multiplayer experience , revolving around a storyline taking place between the events of Two Worlds I and II. Players can embark on a full-scale online cooperative campaign with up to 7 others.

Two Worlds II is out now for the PlayStation 3 for an SRP of $59.99. A Royal Edition, available only at Gamestop will be on sale from February 4^th, featuring a bonus DVD, world map of Antaloor, a Special Edition Dragon Queen statuette, exclusive unlockable in-game weapons, and a Deck of Two Worlds II playing cards. The game will be released in the UK on February 4^th.

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Sega has today announced that it’s teaming up with critically acclaimed developer PlatinumGames to release a third-person multiplayer brawler called Anarchy Reigns for the PS3. In creating the game, PlatinumGames are challenging the boundaries of the conventional brawler genre by allowing multiple players to get involved in heavy-hitting action simultaneously. Anarchy Reigns incorporates a diverse range of multiplayer modes to provide players with different challenges, including Tag Team battles and Battle Royal, where players can challenge others in a full-on fight for victory. Here’s Gary Knight, Senior Vice President of Marketing of Sega West talking about the game:

“Sega are delighted to continue our collaboration with PlatinumGames, one of the most creative and critically acclaimed developers in the world. Anarchy Reigns is set to offer gamers a fresh multiplayer experience with the quality and innovation PlatinumGames are renowned for.”

Look for Anarchy Reigns to hit the stores sometime this Autumn.

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Namco Bandai announced today that Knights Contract has gone gold for the PlayStation 3, and will go on sale in North America on February 22, 2011. Set in the 17^th century, Knights Contract is an action-adventure game that sees players exploring a beautifully recreated medieval Europe, where witches have been hunted and brutally exterminated. The storyline follows the twisted tale of Heinrich, an immortal executioner, and Gretchen, a resurrected witch. Once the victim of Heinrich’s blade, Gretchen now has him under contract to fight alongside her, and the two must work together to rid the land of the malicious enemies who have cursed its people.

The player has only Heinrich’s razor-sharp scythe and Gretchen’s explosive witchcraft at their disposal in their bid to return civility to the land, but these powers are not to be sniffed at, especially when used together in fluid, fast-paced combinations topped off by gruesome finishing moves. Playing as Heinrich, it’s up to you to protect Gretchen against hideous creatures and unspeakable evil as her magical prowess and mortality are the key to the duo’s survival. And judging by the screenshots, it looks like you have to carry her around a fair bit too! If you like your games a tad on the Gothic side, this could be right up your street!

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Today is the day that survival horror fans have been waiting for ever since the first Dead Space burst into our lives in a psychotic frenzy of violence and gloomy, shadow-chasing terror. Yes, Dead Space 2 has finally arrived in North America (Friday is the happy day in Europe) to make us all jump out of our skins and hide behind our sofas. The highly anticipated sequel has already received lashings of critical acclaim and 25 scores of 90+ from lots of top gaming magazines and websites.

Celebrating the release, Visceral Games also announced today an all-new digital download pack called Dead Space 2: Severed, that extends the Dead Space 2 story with the addition of two standalone chapters in the single-player game. Dead Space 2: Severed sees the return of Gabe Weller and Lexine Murdock, the two main characters from the award-winning 2009 game, Dead Space Extraction. In Dead Space 2: Severed, the story of Weller and Lexine runs parallel to Isaac’s blood curdling adventure in Dead Space 2, only this time players will get to take on the role of Gabe Weller. Working as a Sprawl Security Guard, Weller has to fight against his own onslaught of Necromorphs, as he attempts to get both him and Lexine to safety. Dead Space 2: Severed will be available for purchase soon via PSN. Here’s Steve Papoutsis, Executive Producer at Visceral Games, talking about Dead Space 2:

“After years of anticipation we’re thrilled to unveil the next series of events in the Dead Space universe. In creating Dead Space 2, we listened very closely to the community’s feedback and created a deeper, more intriguing, more terrifying sequel. With excitement guaranteed to keep people on the edge of their seats, players will not only experience all-new environments, weapons and Zero-G controls but they’ll also experience the other side of the battle when they play as Necromorphs for the first time in multiplayer. We cannot wait to hear what fans think about this next chapter in the ever-evolving Dead Space saga!”

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Great news, survival horror fans, Konami has announced today that the forthcoming latest instalment in the Silent Hill saga, which previously had the working title of Silent Hill 8, is to be called Silent Hill: Downpour. Konami has also released the first screenshots from the game and announced that acclaimed composer, Daniel Licht (Dexter), will be producing the game’s eerie soundtrack.

Silent Hill: Downpour marks the series’ return to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and introduces a completely original storyline which follows Murphy Pendleton, a convict stranded in the foggy, malevolent world of Silent Hill. Pendleton begins the game lost and alone in the woods on the outskirts of the fabled town, when his prison transport bus crashes (run away now Murphy!!).

What happens next is up to the player, as Silent Hill: Downpour reveals a new, expansive environment that is similarly claustrophobic, where the player is never truly alone. The just-released screenshots reveal some of the key locations, such as The Diner and The Devil’s Pit. Cannot wait! So long as Pyramid Head from Silent Hill 2 is nowhere near the thing of course. Whimper.

Silent Hill: Downpour will be released for PlayStation 3 in Autumn 2011.

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They said it would never happen, they said it was all just a pipe (bomb) dream, but now, officially, the great moment is here – Duke Nukem Forever on PS3 has a release date, and it’s May 3, 2011 in North America and May 6 internationally. Yes, it really is true, and here’s Christoph Hartmann, 2K president, to make it official:

“The moment fans all over the world have been waiting for is almost here. May 3, 2011 marks Duke’s return as he unleashes his brash and brutally honest wit on the world. His return is going to be epic and one that will make video gaming history!”

And here’s Randy Pitchford, president of Gearbox Software, saying exactly what this magical moment means to him too:

“When I said goodbye to 3D Realms and the original Duke Nukem 3D team in 1997 and soon after founded Gearbox Software, I never in my wildest dreams imagined that a day like today would come. Today I am proud, humbled and even astounded to announce that the day is coming at last for all gamers to be a part of video game history.”

The wait for the follow up to the legendary and seminal PC shooter Duke Nukem 3D has been over 10 years, and become something of a joke, as every year fans were promised that the game would one day be released. Most fans had all but given up hope, but now they can rejoice in the fact that the beer-and-babes-lovin’, butt-kicking, wise-cracking unreconstructed macho-man is back and this time around he’s on the most powerful console on the planet.

The plot of the sequel will be a familiar one to the fans – the alien hordes are invading once again and only Duke can save the world. All your favourite villains are back too, including pig cops, alien shrink rays and enormous alien bosses. And of course there will be babes and weapons aplenty, and the sort of interactivity that we could all only have dreamed of on Duke Nukem 3D, as Duke can now shoot hoops, lift weights, read adult magazines, draw insulting messages on whiteboards and, ahem, “interact” with women in his own inimitable style!

So there it is, May 3, Duke Nukem Forever, come get some!

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It’s announcements like this one today from Sega that make it just that little bit easier to get through the cold Winter months. Yes, the legendary arcade tennis game is back, as Virtua Tennis 4 serves up a host of tennis superstars on the PS3. Developed to take full advantage of PlayStation Move technology, VT4 puts players closer than ever before to actually being out on court themselves, and you can also enjoy all of the new features using a regular controller as well. Boasting its strongest ever player line-up, Virtua Tennis 4 features the world’s top stars, such as world No. 1 Rafael Nadal, 16-time major champion Roger Federer and UK No.1 Andy Murray. Joining them for the first time are seven new champions making their debut in the series, including the likes of Juan Martin Del Potro, Fernando Gonzalez, Caroline Wozniacki and Laura Robson.

Fans can look forward to a totally new World Tour career mode designed to encourage replay value with an element of off-court fame. Each decision affects a player’s career path, meaning that no two careers will ever be the same, while a brand new on-court feature makes for even more dramatic singles and doubles matches, whereby players have a Match Momentum gauge which they can build up over the course of a match and see how their ability improves. There’s also a new Online Mode with a choice of a competitive and a casual area to suit different types of players.

Virtua Tennis 4 is developed by the original Virtua Tennis Team in Japan and will be available in Spring 2011 for the PS3.

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Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood fans who just can’t get enough of all that wall-running stealth-tastic action can from today download another slice of the gripping adventure for free, with the release via the PlayStation Network of the Animus Project Update 2.0.  This latest instalment includes a brand-new game mode and brand new map for Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood Multiplayer.

The new mode is called the Chest Capture Multiplayer Mode, and features two teams of three players each, who partner with fellow Templars to either defend or capture Chests. The “Capturers” must use their HUDs to locate and capture the chests, while the “Defenders” must use their skills and quick reflexes to track down their foes and protect the Chests.

The new map is called the Pienza Map, and it provides the perfect free-running playground where predators and targets can blend and disappear.

Also included in the Animus Project Update 2.0 is the new “Templar Score” feature. This revolves around something called the Templar Grade, which was created by Abstergo to help achieve order and maintain competition. Updated weekly and based on the users’ scores from the previous four weeks, the Templar Grade splits recruits into 10 specific slices – each representing part of the hierarch of the community. The goal is to reward diligent work by Abstergo recruits.

The update is available to download now for free from the PSN, so what are you waiting for?

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Great news, Final Fantasy fans, you won’t have to wait too long for the next instalment of your favourite game, as Square Enix has today announced that it will be bringing a new game, Final Fantasy XIII-2, to PS3 next winter, which means this year! The new game will be a sequel of sorts to Final Fantasy XIII, which was released in March 2010 in Europe and has to date sold six million units worldwide. Square says that with Final Fantasy XIII-2, which is currently in development, it intends to exceed Final Fantasy XIII in every aspect, with a brand-new storyline derived from the previous game, a battle system that has evolved even more since XIII, and much more besides.

It has to be said that a lot of fans were disappointed by the very linear nature of the previous game, especially in the early stages, which seemed to be all about running from one battle to the next. The element of exploration so beloved of RPG fans had been removed from the game and left on the cutting room floor. There was no wandering around villages and chatting to people, something which many fans greatly missed, and although there were still Chocobos, Moogles were very much relegated to a bit-part as shop owners. Sad face, pom-pom drooping. At this early stage Square Enix is not giving much else away about the new game, but I’m wondering if they are actually making the version of Final Fantasy XIII that many loyal fans wanted to see all along – keeping the excellent battle system, the compelling storyline and the great characters, but ditching the linearity and bringing back exploration, interaction with NPCs, and Moogles! Let’s hope so, because that would be an incredible game, if that’s what Square has in mind. You can learn more at the official website here.

SPOILER ALERT! Below we have the Japanese trailer of the game, courtesy of Joystiq, which was unveiled today in Japan. Be warned though, it contains spoilers for those who haven’t yet finished Final Fantasy XIII.

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Chief Editor of the Guinness Book of World Records, Gaz Deaves, has congratulated FIFA and EA Sports for being entered into the book as the largest gaming tournament in the world, with 775,000 competitors taking part in the 2010 event, which climaxed in Barcelona last May when Nenad Stojkovic was crowned world champion after defeating all challengers at the Grand Final.

“The strength of the FIFA Interactive World Cup is a hugely impressive achievement and its 775,000 participants are a testament not only to the popularity of sports videogames but also to the incredible effort it takes to organise the biggest gaming tournament in the world. We are pleased to award this record to FIFA and look forward to seeing it broken in 2011”, said Deaves when he congratulated FIFA, EA and Sony PlayStation.

This year’s edition of the FIFA Interactive World Cup now promises to be even bigger than ever, breaking its own record for the number of competitors. The tournament has a new format this year, with six online seasons making it more accessible than ever before. To find out more about how you can become champion of the largest gaming tournament in the world, click here.

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Eurogamer reports today that Sony Online Entertainment president John Smedley has dropped a large hint that EverQuest  3 (or EverQuest Next, as the project is currently known) could be heading to the PS3. After acknowledging that SOE is currently developing another EverQuest game, but without mentioning for which platform, Smedley said the following when asked by Eurogamer if the new game would be coming to console:

“Can’t comment on that. All I can say is we are a Sony company, and we are very, very proud of the work we’ve done on DC Universe Online, which is mult-platform; and we are very, very proud of the work we have done on The Agency, which is multi-platform.”

I’d say that’s pretty much close to a confirmation that EverQuest 3 will be a multi-platform release, otherwise why mention “multi-platform” so many times? And then that other gigantic clue about being a “Sony” company! He’s probably not talking about the PSP, is he?! You can’t fool us SOE, we’ve cracked your fiendishly cryptic code!

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If you’ve been meaning to get yourself a Hori Fighting Stick 3 for your PS3, then you’d better get a move on, as the critically acclaimed joystick is about to be discontinued with no replacement yet announced. Sad face. Bad timing for such a well-received entry-level arcade stick to be vanishing without trace, what with Marvel vs. Capcom 3 about to be released next month and all. Still, it’s not all bad news, as GamingZap have cut the price of the joystick in half, according to their press release. If you mosey on down to GamingZap you can pick one of the little beauties up for £24.95 instead of the usual price of £39.99.

The Hori Fighting Stick 3 connects via USB for lag-free control, and can be taken apart and customised if required. The other pro arcade sticks on the site cost upwards of £100, so this really does look like a bargain.

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505 Games announced today that it has enlisted former UFC lightweight champion Jens Pulver (ace name!) to appear in  Supremacy MMA, due this summer on PlayStation 3. Pulver will lend his likeness and backstory to the game, as well as acting as a combat and story consultant. He will also represent the game during a variety of actual real fights, the first of which will be XFO 38 Supremacy MMA on January 22 in Woodstock, Chicago. Here’s what the great man himself thinks about his involvement in the game.

“I’ve been up, down and every direction in between and I ain’t done yet, so stories like mine are perfect for a hard-hitting game like Supremacy MMA. Having seen the game and how true to the soul of the sport it is, I’m glad that this is the game I get to be a part of.”

Supremacy MMA brings the brutality of unsanctioned, amateur and unlicensed MMA fighting to the PlayStation 3, complete with fast-and-furious gameplay and underground aesthetics in contrast to the usual official branding and television-style presentation. The game raises the bar in the MMA space by bringing an unprecedented level of fast, fluid combat, intuitive controls and true-to-the sport brutality, telling the story of up-and-coming fighters on their quest for supremacy.

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Gameloft announced today that its multiplayer FPS Modern Combat: Domination will be available to download exclusively via PSN on January 19 for €8/$8. The first shooter to use the PlayStation Move motion controller , MC:D places the emphasis firmly on teamwork as the player squares off in 16-player battles in 6 modes, including Team Deathmatch and Domination, completing objectives with the intention of dominating the leaderboards. The 72-level XP ranking system and unlockable equipment provide a constant challenge, and the 13 military weapons and 720p HD graphics allow for an impressive immersion in a modern-day conflict.

Gameloft claims that Modern Combat: Domination has the most technical FPS gameplay on PSN, based on skill and training, adding that the five different maps have been designed in such as way as to favour teams with genuine tactics and training.

Hopefully the budget-priced game will more than live up to the claims (the trailer is mighty impressive!), and you can find out for yourself on January 19.

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Fantastic news today for fans of Ubisoft’s classic PS2, GameCube and Xbox game Beyond Good & Evil, as Ubisoft today announced its plans to recreate the game in high-definition and release it via the PSN. Featuring epic boss battles, puzzle-solving and stealth-based games, Beyond Good & Evil broke the barriers of traditional action-adventure gameplay when it was released in 2003. The story centres around investigative reporter and martial artist, Jade, who works with a resistance agency to uncover a government conspiracy and reveal its horrific secrets. As Jade, players must solve puzzles, fight enemies and obtain photographic evidence. The game also features Jade’s boar like friend, Pey’j, who was a bit of a cult hero at the time!

This revamped version of the game will have full HD 1080p graphics, enhanced character models, upgraded textures and a remastered musical score, as well as giving players the ability to unlock trophies by discovering new secrets.

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BioWare announced today that a three-mission digital content pack for forthcoming sequel, Dragon Age II, entitled “The Exiled Prince” will be available to download to coincide with Dragon Age II’s UK retail launch on March 11, 2011. Fans who pre-order Dragon Age II before January 11 will get a free upgrade to the Dragon Age II BioWare Signature Edition, which includes over £15 of additional content, including the aforementioned Exiled Prince DLC pack, the game’s digital soundtrack and an exclusive in-game digital armory featuring a variety of in-game weapons.

The Exiled Prince introduces the noble archer Sebastian Vael, as players join him in the middle of his quest to avenge the brutal murder of his family. By joining forces with Sebastian, players can choose to either help avenge his murdered family to reclaim his title, or direct his anger on their enemies in Kirkwall. Players will also be able to enlist Sebastian as a follower throughout most of Dragon Age II.

“Our goal for the Dragon Age II DLC is to extend Hawke’s journey and the Dragon Age universe by introducing additional characters with meaningful storylines and intense, dynamic missions,” said Mark Darrah, Executive Producer of Dragon Age II. “Not only will ’The Exiled Prince’ allow players to experience Sebastian’s powerful revenge story, but they will also be able to utilize him as a follower throughout Hawke’s rise to power in Dragon Age II.”

One of the most anticipated games of 2011, Dragon Age II will be available on the PS3 on March 8 in North America and in Europe on March 11, 2011.

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