Darksiders II trailer shows off gameplay

Darksiders II will release in less than month on August 14th for North America and August 21st for Europe. The game will launch on PC, Xbox 360, and PS3. Eventually, there will also be a Wii U version available later in the year. Check out the brand new trailer.

Sleeping Dogs lets you hijack cars like an action hero

Sleeping Dogs will soon be available for PC, Xbox 360, and PS3. Come August 14th (that’s just two weeks, six days, and less than 19 hours), you’ll be able to roam the streets of Hong Kong. Check out the new gameplay which highlights the realistic mixed martial arts combat style the developers placed into the game, as well as driving portions of the game. You’ll be able to jump from a vehicle onto another in order to hijack a car. Sounds neat, right? Check it out below.

Indie Royale has launched their July Jubilee Bundle

Indie Royale is back with the July Jubilee Bundle and brings six games for your pleasure. The games that are included are: Puzzle Agent, Geneforge Saga, Oniken, Mutant Storm Reloaded, Swift☆Stitch, and Unepic. Puzzle Agent along with the Geneforge Saga and Mutant Storm Reloaded are all available on Steam and Desura. The other games, Oniken, Swift☆Stitch, and Unepic are available on Desura. Each game is playable on Windows; however, Puzzle Agent, Geneforge Saga,  and Swift☆Stitch are the only ones available on Mac. The current pricing is set at the minimum of $5.46. Pick up your bundle here before it ends in less than seven days. Also here’s a detailed description of the games after the trailer.

First up is a super-smart indie adventure with a puzzle twist: Telltale Games’ Puzzle Agent. Downloadable for Windows and Mac on Steam, Desura and DRM-free, this game uses indie comic creator Graham Annable’s unique art style to reveal FBI Agent, Nelson Tethers, who is on his first mission for the U.S. Department of Puzzle Research. Check out the game that AdventureGamers dubs “a charming lite adventure filled with quirky characters and challenging puzzles that anyone can enjoy solving”, featuring 30+ puzzles spanning math, logic and spatial thinking.

Next up are five old-school, open-world RPGs brought to you by Spiderweb Software: the Geneforge Saga, now available for Windows on Steam and Windows and Mac on Desura and DRM-free. Set in an alternate sci-fi/fantasy universe, DIY Gamer explains of the old-school RPG: “The whole series is very highly regarded, with each game giving you a rough overarching goal, but lets you go about it however you see fit, developing your own character and your personal squad of mutant minions to tackle the challenges.” So what are you waiting for?

Also offered in this bundle is a much buzzed-about 2D platformer inspired by 8-bit action games from the NES era: Oniken, available for Windows on Desura and DRM-free. Play a ninja named Zuku as you slash and hack your way through a dystopian future and battle a dominant military organization of cybernetic warriors known as the Oniken. Offering uber challenging boss fights, a campy sense of humor and great old school 8 bit music, this game can’t be missed. Destructoid celebrates Oniken for its presentation: “Oniken feels like a project holistically designed around one person’s love of ’80s action film and ’90s anime imports.”

Included in this bundle is Pom Pom’s critically acclaimed psychedelic shmup Mutant Storm Reloaded available for Windows on Steam, Desura and DRM-free. Offering over 89 (!) levels of frenetic fun, each level starts off easy, but quickly works up to large, tentacle creatures and regenerating enemies that are require skill to beat. You can’t miss this game, recognized by Eurogamer for being “thrilling, constantly surprising, and possessed of a wonky beauty that makes it unforgettable. … It’s a bit like finding yourself in the midst of a parasite disco staged within the womb of a jelly baby.”

Also “marching” in this parade of great indie games are two games from Sophie Houlden: Swift*Stitch available for Windows and Mac on Desura and DRM-free and a bonus game that was created during the Indie Buskers game jam: Rose and Time available for Windows and Mac as a DRM Free standalone. Swift*Stitch offers a plethora of levels, and this game challenges you *not* to press buttons to power your ship but to press the right buttons at the right moment to make it to the end of the maze. Included is a trancelike soundtrack from Aeronic that nicely contrasts to Swift*Stitch’s razor-focused play. Also included is Rose and Time, a clever time travel stealth game offering ten levels with a catch: you have to make sure the past you doesn’t see the present you, because that would create a paradox.

Rounding out the bundle is Francisco Téllez de Meneses’ labor of love, Unepic available for Windows on Desura and DRM-free. Unepic cleverly combines an RPG with a platformer and offers a quirky sense of humor throughout. Play as Daniel, an average gamer/geek who gets teleported to a fantasy castle while using the restroom during a D&D Game. Destructoid calls Unepic a “unique gaming experience” suggesting that this game is definitely worth a try if you “enjoy running around in castles, jumping around platforms and figuring out the best way to slay monsters.” Also available to July Jubilee Bundle purchasers are the “Royale Ring” (offering extra health and experience in each game) and 100 “Unepic Credits” (available via a downloadable key) that you can use to grab special in-game items.

Finally, those who pay $8 USD or their currency equivalent during the July Jubilee Bundle will get ‘Insert’ from Japanese chiptune legend Prof.SAKAMOTO, a $7 value on its own. This clever concept album, about a future where inhabitants have game cartridge slots on the top of their heads, comes from an artist also famous for his unique Final Fantasy piano performances on YouTube.

NHL 13 gameplay trailer

NHL 13 will be out on September 11th. The following trailer reveals the first look at its gameplay.

Sleeping Dogs’ documentary highlights George St-Pierre’s involvement with development team

Sleeping Dogs’ release is so soon! The game will release on PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 on August 14th, thankfully less than a month away. Below is gameplay by Dan Sochan from United Front Games as well as a documentary featuring George St-Pierre, who helped with the mixed martial arts in upcoming Square Enix title. GSP is the current Welterweight Champion of the UFC.

 

Resident Evil 6 trio trailers

These Resident Evil 6 trailers basically compile all the gameplay we’ve seen from E3 and other demos into 3-minute clips though there are some new images. Oh and it highlights all six players: Leon Kennedy, Chris Redfield, Jake Muller, Helena Harper, Piers Nivans, and Sherry Birkin.

 

 

 

 

Ubisoft’s MotoHeroz and Rabbids Go HD available for free for 48 hours

You can pick up the two Ubisoft apps from the iTunes App Store within the next 48 hours. Additionally, you can pick up Babel Rising for just $0.99 now.

• MotoHeroz
• Rabbids Go HD

 

 

 

 

Assassin’s Creed III: Freedom Edition trailer unveils footage of Lost Mayan Ruins campaign

Ubisoft released a trailer for the unboxing of Assassin’s Creed III: Freedom Edition. It shows footage from the single-player mission Lost Mayan Ruins. You may pre-order the Freedom Edition from GameStop UK. Below are the features of the Freedom Edition and the trailer. Also note that the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 editions will be available on October 30th, however the PC version of the game has been delayed and will be released before Christmas. Though according to a promotional image, it looks like Assassin’s Creed III for PC will be released on November 23rd.

• A 24cm high quality figurine of Connor
• A steelbook case art drawn by awards-winning comic artist Alex Ross
• George Washington’s notebook revealing all the truth & secrets about the Assassins and the Templars during the American Revolution.
• One exclusive Lithograph
• In-game bonus content: – Single Player Mission: Lost Mayan Ruins Connor’s mission leads him in an old Mayan pyramid, full of mysteries and revelations. Unlock Captain Kidd’s fabled cutlass, a deadly, brutal and beautiful piece of steel. – Single Player Mission: Ghost of War The tide of the Revolution turns into the Templars favor. Defeat your enemies and unlock The Pontiac’s War Club, a powerful Native American weapon. – The Sharpshooter Multiplayer Package: Unleash the Sharpshooter fury in multiplayer with 1 new character, the Sharpshooter, 1 Relic, 1 Emblem, 1 special Picture and the Title of “The Jester”.

Happy Street receives a trailer, but still in beta

Godzi Lab, the developers of iBlast Moki 2, have released a trailer showing off their new title, Happy Street. The cute town-building game is currently on the Canadian iOS store as part of a limited beta release. However, there’s no launch date yet for a worldwide release. If you happen to use the Canadian iTunes App Store, you can pick up the game for free here.

Lili to release in the coming weeks for iOS

Lee Perry, the ex-Gears of War and Fortnite designer, founded his new studio, BitMonster Games. The first game that will release from the recently formed studio will be Lili, an adventure RPG hybrid. The new title will soon be available for iOS devices. In addition, the game will us Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 3, after BitMonster Games signed a deal to use the engine for its upcoming releases. Perry assures the new studio will release games for PC as well. He stated: “‘Epic has been extremely supportive of our new studio and in helping us build the game of our dreams. We set out to create an adventure that is appropriate for nearly anyone. As a designer, it’s exciting to see that the Unreal Engine 3 tools are better than ever, and they provide everything we need to achieve a gratifying and imaginative experience'” (Eurogamer).

Fortnite will be the first game to run on Unreal Engine 4

At San Diego’s Comic-Con, Epic Games divulged the first game to debut on the Unreal Engine 4, Fortnite. Fortnite will join with the latest zombie survival titles out there. It will be a PC co-op survival game that will release in 2013. The game will provide a sandbox environment that will allow players to scavenge for food as well as construct a fort in order to protect themselves from zombies. Cliff Bleszinski of Epic Games tweeted, “Fortnite is PC primary and first, but we wouldn’t rule out the possibility of other platforms later.” Check out the website and the trailer some screenshots below.

 

 

 

Planetside 2’s teaser

The new CGI video is a teaser of Planetside 2‘s upcoming trailer scheduled to debut on July 25.

Awesomenauts making its way to Steam next month

Come next month, you’ll be able to purchase Awesomenauts on Steam. The original PS3 and Xbox 360 game was launched earlier this year and now the developer Ronimo has brought it to PC. The game will be made available for Mac users in the future. Although it is coming out next month, there’s no specific date of launch for it.

Metro: Last Light gameplay trailer

New Metro: Last Light gameplay trailer for your enjoyment.

Resident Evil 6 Comic-Con trailer

Check out the new Resident Evil 6 trailer from Comic-Con.

Deadpool: The Game revealed

Deadpool: The Game was officially unveiled yesterday by Activision. Here’s the trailer. Quite entertaining. Not sure what is getting release on, but probably Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Perhaps it will come to PC, I don’t know.

Halo 4 Limited Edition console and Forward Unto Dawn trailer

Halo 4 Limited Edition Console

Begin the Halo Reclaimer saga in style on an Xbox 360 Limited Edition Halo 4 Console. This custom-designed console comes with a 320 GB hard drive, exclusive on-off and eject sound effects, two customized controllers, a Halo 4 Standard Edition game, and downloadable Halo 4 content.

• Exclusive design: Limited-edition, one-of-a-kind console was custom designed by the Halo 4 developer, 343 Industries, and Xbox 360.

• Two custom Halo 4 wireless controllers: High-performance controllers boast a range of up to 30 feet and come with a rotating D-pad and blue LED lights.

• Halo 4 Standard Edition game: Begin the Halo Reclaimer saga right out of the box.

• Exclusive sounds: Hear actual Halo 4 in-game sound effects when console is turned on and when the eject button is pushed.

• Largest hard drive available: The 320-GB hard drive offers more space for game add-ons and downloadable content, and more memory to store all of your entertainment.

• Custom downloadable content: Receive a code to download Halo 4 content from Xbox LIVE, including unique armor skin, unique weapon skin, unique emblem, matching avatar armor, and unique avatar prop.

• Black Xbox 360 headset: Chat with friends on Xbox LIVE, or team up and jump in with multiplayer gameplay.

 

Resident Evil: Damnation won’t be hitting the West until 2013

The new 3D CG animated film will release on DVD and Blu-ray sometime in June 2013. But it will release in Japanese cinemas on October 27, 2012. Here’s the trailer of the upcoming title. Also Resident Evil: Retribution (the live action one with Milla Jovovich) will release in theatres on September 14th for the US.

Resident Evil 6 demos – Chris and Jake

With all the gameplay footage, I feel like Resident Evil 6 is practically just all over YouTube and everyone knows what happens in the game. Obviously, that’s not true; but still there’s definitely more gameplay videos about this title than any other game I’ve read about. Below are two demos about Chris and Jake. I definitely wasn’t expecting the enemy’s mutation of his arm into a bullet-proof bat-wing shield. That’s some spiffy genetics for you.

Amnesia sequel pushed back to 2013

Amnesia: The Dark Descent‘s sequel is being held off until early 2013 for its launch. The developer and publisher, thechineseroom and Frictional Games, wished to not rush for a Halloween 2012 release date and want the extra time to make sure it’s the high quality and polished sequel it should be. There’s more information concerning the survival horror game in an interview from Game Zone. Check out the teaser trailer for the upcoming now 2013 release of Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs.

Gears of War: Judgment slated for March 2013

The next title in the  Gears of War franchise will be releasing in March 2013. Epic Games released the information at San Diego’s Comic-Con. Below is new video detailing the new Overrun mode introduced into Judgment. The game’s story is additionally being written by Tom Bissell and Rob Auten, the authors of Extra Lives: Why Videogames Matter, while it’s being developed by both Epic Games and People Can Fly, the developers of Bulletstorm.

Nightwing and Cyborg join Injustice roster

Nightwing and Cyborg join the Injustice: Gods Amongst Us roster in this brand new trailer from Comic-Con.

Assassin’s Creed III Boston demo shows off new tactics and combat system

I’m so excited for this game. Disappointed that the PC version is once again delayed, but hopefully it’ll be worth the wait. This demo set in Boston is certainly impressive in the improvements they made from the previous games. Take a look at it below. Also check out some multiplayer screenshots from Eurogamer. The new title will featue a co-op Wolf Pack mode which allows “up to four players to work together to assassinate NPC targets. 25 waves of targets are offered, with assassinations growing more difficult over time. You’ll race to take down your mark – or marks – against the clock, IGN revealed. Players will have to communicate and work together with others to reach the higher levels” (Eurogamer).

Rovio’s Amazing Alex is available in app stores

Rovio’s Amazing Alex is now available. Rovio remade Casey’s Contraptions into their new title post-Angry Birds. The game is available for iPhone, iPad, and Android and can each be found in their respective stores. PC and Mac as well as Windows Phone version are in development.

The Expendables 2: The Video Game trailer

Ubisoft will launch The Expendables 2: The Video Game on PlayStation Network on August 1 and PC and Xbox Live will receive it on August 17th. Here’s a new trailer until then.