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Need for Speed: Most Wanted makes a return to gamers this fall

Hensley Carrasco

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June 5, 2012

Need for Speed: Most Wanted makes a return to gamers this fall

Need for Speed has been making a run for the best racing game out since its inception.

From its origins with The Need for Speed to the current NFS: The Run, EA has been looking to push the limit on good racing games. Throughout the last couple of days there were rumors of a remodel or continuation of the more popular version from the series NFS: Most Wanted. A leak from a South African-based retailer, BTGames, had Need for Speed: Most Wanted 2 listed as available for pre-order for April 8.

Low and behold, during yesterday’s press conference, EA announced Need for Speed: Most Wanted, the 19th entry in the long-running NFS series. This game, being developed by Criterion Games, will reintroduce the open-world sandbox to the game. One change in particular, I want to note is vehicle usage. One person driving a Ford F-150 will be able to keep up with the speed of a Lamborghini which will be able to play a pivotal role in breaking through police barricades.

No word on the customization that everyone hopes for, but we can all find out during the next couple of months. Need for Speed: Most Wanted hits stores on November 2, 2012. Pre-ordering the game will get players a Maserati Gran Turismo MC Stradale and the latest Porsche 911 Carrera S, four hours of “Double Speed Points (SP)”, and multiplayer modifications (unspecified). We can only imagine that the pre-order bonuses will simply come in a widely-available “limited edition” version of the game, with the bonuses being pre-packaged.

Microsoft introduces Xbox SmartGlass

Remy Cuesta

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June 5, 2012

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Microsoft took a bold step on introducing a new way to connect your “second screen” (as they call it) and expand your experience with the Xbox 360. What this will allow users to do is get exclusive content and info during programing on the Xbox 360. They also showed a demo of the possibility from what game developers can take advantage of with it. Madden allowed you to choose and make plays right from your mobile device and much more. Catch the latest info below.

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Later this year, the power of companion scenarios comes to life in new ways with Xbox SmartGlass. Use your Windows 8-based devices as a second screen with your Xbox 360 for an enhanced game and entertainment experience. Control and interact with your favorite TV shows, movies, music and games by simple flicks, gestures, and pinch and zoom. Start watching on one of your devices and flick it to your TV to keep watching on the big screen. Xbox SmartGlass helps you easily discover more things to do by showing new activities related to what you’re already watching or playing on TV. And now play Xbox 360 games in a new way when you add a phone or tablet as a screen just for you. Xbox SmartGlass will be available on Windows 8-based PCs and devices, iPhone, iPad and Android phones.

E3: The Last of Us Gameplay

Rob Kwong

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June 5, 2012

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Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us is definitely one game that’s been on my radar since it’s first debut trailer, and with Sony closing up it’s press conference with a demo, it’s just making me want this game even more.

[Video Source: Joystiq]

Ubisoft announces Watch Dogs new IP

Remy Cuesta

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June 4, 2012

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At E3, Ubisoft debuted its new, ground-breaking intellectual property, an open-world action-adventure game called Watch Dogs.
Development of Watch Dogs is being led by Ubisoft Montreal, with a team comprised of industry veterans from blockbuster franchises like Assassin’s Creed®, Rainbow 6® and Far Cry™. Watch Dogs blends cutting-edge technologies and sophisticated game design into a realistic and living open world where players must use any means at their disposal to take down a corrupt system.

Splinter Cell: Blacklist announced, scheduled for spring 2013 release

Hensley Carrasco

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June 4, 2012

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Splinter Cell: Blacklist announced, scheduled for spring 2013 release

As Ubisoft E3 conference is commencing they revealed a slew of items but one they let out the bag early and that’s the return of Splinter Cell. At Microsoft’s Press Conference earlier today they announced Splinter Cell: Blacklist which will have Sam Fisher out on a new mission looking better then ever! Find the latest information below.

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The United States has a military presence in two thirds of countries around the world. A group of 12 have had enough and initiate a terror ultimatum called the Blacklist – a deadly countdown of escalating terrorist attacks on U.S. interests. Sam Fisher is the leader of the newly formed 4^thEchelon unit: a clandestine unit that answers solely to the President of the United States. Sam and his team must hunt down these terrorists by any means necessary, and stop the Blacklist countdown before it reaches zero.

Key Features

Operate without Restrictions
Sam is back in his tactical suit and goggles, and he’s more deadly than ever. He is the only secret operative with the power to act above the law, and uses ruthless methods to interrogate enemies in order to extract crucial information that will prevent the next Blacklist attack. Pursuing the terrorists to the far reaches of the world, Sam flies from exotic locales to U.S. cities as he races against the clock to find out who’s behind the Blacklist. Thrilling gameplay is enhanced by full motion performance capture, creating a highly cinematic experience.

Kill in Motion:
Always one step ahead, Killing In Motion lets Sam strike with lethal precision by marking and executing multiple enemies in one fluid motion. Active Sprint allows him to traverse the environment easily and fluidly, climb walls and leap over barriers in order to reach his next target while on the move.

Unleash the power of 4^th Echelon Prototypes
Splinter Cell Blacklist innovates from the roots of the franchise, and players can enjoy a series of twists on franchise favorites including reinvented classic weapons. Infiltrate terrorist cells by using new gadgets such as the upgraded snake cam and micro-trirotor drone which allows Sam to scout ahead, mark targets remotely, distract enemies, or explode with frag grenade force.Splinter Cell Blacklist is also bringing back fan-favorites like the sticky shocker, and for close quarters combat, players can wield the curved and brutal Karambit knife.

Build a New Echelon:
With a mandate directly from the President, Sam is building a whole new Echelon unit; his team, his way. Anna “Grim” Grimsdottir is his technical operations manager, CIA operative Isaac Briggs brings additional firepower, and resident hacker Charlie Cole rounds out his support crew. 4^thEchelon is a fully mobile ops unit with unlimited resources and cutting edge technology aboard the repurposed stealth airliner, the Paladin.

Enjoy a Fully Integrated Experience
Sam and his team are aware of terrorist attacks in real time thanks to the Strategic Mission Interface (SMI). The SMI allows the team to receive data about mission objectives while on the move. Players can earn money for completing missions and objectives and buy upgraded weapons and items from the SMI hub aboard the Paladin.

Gears of War Judgement announced!

Remy Cuesta

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June 4, 2012

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Gears of War Judgement was announced at Microsoft’s press conference this morning and it is a prequel to the franchise. Dating years before the first game it looks like Damon Baird along with others like Cole will be the focus. Set to release 2013 we’re definitely looking forward to more info on this one but you can get the latest below.

Press Release
“Gears of War: Judgment” delivers the most intense and challenging “Gears of War” game yet, with a campaign that takes you back to the immediate aftermath of Emergence Day —the defining event of the “Gears of War” universe —for the very first time and tests your mettle in highly competitive new multiplayer modes.2

Available only on Xbox 360, the “Gears of War” series has sold more than 18 million copies worldwide. “Gears of War: Judgment” will launch worldwide in early 2013.

Features: A Riveting Campaign
Set years before the events of the previous “Gears of War” trilogy, “Judgment” centers on Kilo Squad, a troop of soldiers led by Damon Baird and Augustus “The Cole Train” Cole. They are joined by newcomers to the “Gears” series, Sofia Hendricks and Garron Paduk, as they attempt to save the besieged city of Halvo Bay from a terrifying new enemy.

Playable cooperatively with up to three friends on Xbox LIVE (four players total), “Gears of War: Judgment” depicts the planet Sera on the brink of annihilation by an unstoppable new Locust menace, giving you a new vantage point into one of the richest and most acclaimed sagas in gaming.

Marking a first for the “Gears” franchise, “Gears of War: Judgment” features a “Mission Declassification” system that lets players experience more challenging gameplay scenarios and achievements by uncovering critical information during the course of the campaign.

Faster and More Intense Combat
“Gears of War: Judgment” delivers a riveting gameplay experience that gets back to basics, captures the true essence of “Gears” combat and introduces a new style of combat that’s faster-paced and more action-packed than ever before.

“Gears of War: Judgment” introduces a new Smart Spawn System [S3] for both campaign and multiplayer action. This new system ensures that each encounter is unique and new because types, timing and locations of enemies change with each new encounter.

Explosive New Multiplayer Experiences
“Gears of War: Judgment” introduces brand-new multiplayer experiences, including OverRun, a thrilling new class-based competitive mode that pits Locust and COG soldiers in a head-to-head battle unlike anything “Gears” fans have experienced yet.

An objective-oriented mode that lets five-player teams alternate between playing as Locusts and COG soldiers, OverRun marks the first time that a class-based, competitive multiplayer experience has been introduced in the “Gears of War” series and amps up the addictive gameplay with a deep player progression system layered on top of the experience.

Additional game modes will be announced at a later time.

Dance Central 3 announced! Info revealed

Remy Cuesta

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June 4, 2012

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Microsoft’s Press briefing indulged us with the continuation of Dance Central 3. The game will feature different eras of music, new modes and new moves. You can find the press release below.

Press Release
Music and rhythm game innovator Harmonix continues to expand on the Dance Central universe with electrifying new features that keep the party going, including an all-new multiplayer mode for up to eight players, and the hottest, most diverse soundtrack yet, featuring Usher, Gloria Gaynor, 50 Cent and many more!

In Dance Central 3, players get sent back in time to dance their way through the ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s, ‘00s and beyond – learning popular dance crazes like “The Hustle,” “Electric Slide” and “The Dougie,” alongside the hottest moves from today. The beat keeps rocking with an innovative new party mode for up to eight players, the ability to import your songs from previous Dance Central titles, and more*! The best full-body dance experience on Kinect for Xbox 360 is better in every way with Dance Central 3!

Dance Central 3 features brand new ways to play with your friends, including the innovative Crew Throwdown mode. With support for up to eight players, Crew Throwdown pits two teams of up to four dancers head-to-head in a series of performances, dance battles, and fresh mini-games to prove who’s the hottest crew on the dance floor! Crew Throwdown features innovative gameplay, including the all-new rhythm-tracking Keep the Beat mini-game and Make Your Move, which will have players competing head-to-head as they create fresh routines on the fly!

With more than 40 tracks on the disc, Dance Central 3 features the most exciting and diverse soundtrack in the franchise to date, including:
50 Cent – “In Da Club”
Cali Swag District – “Teach Me How to Dougie”
Cobra Starship ft. Sabi – “You Make Me Feel…”
E.U. – “Da’ Butt”
Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina – “Stereo Love”
Gloria Gaynor – “I Will Survive”
Marcia Griffiths – “Electric Boogie”
Usher ft. Will.I.Am – “OMG”
Usher – “Scream”
Van McCoy – “The Hustle”

E3 Rumors/Previews: Wii U and Upcoming Games

Hensley Carrasco

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June 4, 2012

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E3 Rumors/Previews: Wii U and Upcoming Games

So the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) is slowly closing in. New games will be released, announced and gamers from all over the world are going to be on the edge of their seats. This particular preview will be focused on what’s been rumored to be announced for the Wii U–the successor to Nintendo’s Wii. Though the name isn’t liked by everyone, there is a lot to be excited for in this soon-to-be-released system. The Wii U name is final and, as a Destructoid headline says, “The Wii U name is final, deal with it.”

Wii U Pro Controller Announced

Rob Kwong

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June 4, 2012

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During today’s Nintendo Pre-E3 presentation, Satoru Iwata gave us a sneak preview or Wii U’s Pro controller. From the looks of it, it seems like something we’ve been familiar with for quite some time now, but with a Nintendo twist.

New Assassin’s Creed for Playstation Vita Announced

Hensley Carrasco

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June 3, 2012

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That’s right! There’s a new Assassin’s Creed announced and this time it’s for the Playstation Vita. The new Game Informer, previews the game, titled “Assassin’s Creed 3: Liberation.”

The closest similarity between both games is the time which it takes place. The non-handheld version of AC3 takes place from 1753-1783 and Liberation will take place from 1765-1780, towards the end of the French and Indian War (The Seven Years’ War). The setting for Liberation will be in New Orleans and will take players across the Gulf of Mexico and into Mexico.

In Liberation you’ll play as a woman named Aveline but is not connected to Desmond. Liberation will offer a different look at the Assassin and Templar conflict. Aveline’s mentor is a “lave named Agate, who is the leader of the order of assassins in New Orleans.

The game is set to have true “Assassin’s Creed” gameplay, as players will be able to venture off into different parts of New Orleans without the need of load times for new areas. As players explore different areas, wildlife like alligators will act as an environmental threat as they wait on the banks of the swamps and hide beneath murky waters. This new wildlife implementation in the game will test player’s abilities to react to animals and outside threats, not including people.

Wildlife won’t be the only new thing in the game. If newer weapons are your calling, then you may want to pick this game up because rumor has it that some new weapons include a sugarcane machete, pistols, muskets and grenades.

The game is scheduled to release the same day as the non-handheld version of AC3, October 30. Gamers can only imagine that more details will be revealed come E3 time. Count down the days, folks!

Sources: [Examiner] [NeoGAF]

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Need for Speed: Most Wanted makes a return to gamers this fall

Microsoft introduces Xbox SmartGlass

E3: The Last of Us Gameplay

Ubisoft announces Watch Dogs new IP

Splinter Cell: Blacklist announced, scheduled for spring 2013 release

Gears of War Judgement announced!

Dance Central 3 announced! Info revealed

E3 Rumors/Previews: Wii U and Upcoming Games

Wii U Pro Controller Announced

New Assassin’s Creed for Playstation Vita Announced

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