Tag: PS3

Why You Want Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood’s Special Edition

Ubisoft has announced the goodies that come with the American special edition of Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood. A lot of you will want to consider buying the $100 special edition. I’ll tell you why in a few seconds. Check out the laundry list of bonuses first:

  • Harlequin-in-a-box (GameStop exclusive) or doctor-in-a-box toy
  • Book on the game’s art
  • Map of Rome
  • Two additional single-player maps
  • Bonus disc with “making of” feature, soundtrack, and comic-book preview

There’s a strong rumor going around that one of the writers of the outstanding WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2011 has spent the last few weeks producing the “making of” video for Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood. I will see what other info I can find on this “super secret project”. *snicker*

Anyone else terrified of the toys that come with Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood? Which one do you think is scarier? The harlequin or the doctor?

This Week’s Videogame Releases (Hint: Madden NFL 11)

There’s sweet FA coming out this week…except for Madden NFL 11. Anyone picking it up (or any oldies) this week? Any of you interested in starting an online league? I probably wouldn’t be able to practice and participate due to travel, but who knows what can happen if enough of you are interested. The power is yours!

Deus Ex: Human Revolution Screens

Square Enix sent over a batch of new screens for Deus Ex: Human Revolution…and they’re hot! Check ’em out and let me know what you think (please)! As some of you know, I was bummed that I missed out on a demo for this game at E3 2010. Even though I didn’t get to see the hotness that many of my friends saw, this game is still on my radar.

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LittleBigPlanet 2 Story Mode Trailer

Sony has posted a trailer for LittleBigPlanet 2…and I’ve posted here. Take that! Nah nah na nah nah!!! Seriously though, the latest trailer covers the game’s story mode. Gamers that didn’t dig the platforming in the original (I’ve heard so many complaints about the floaty jumping) should check this out. There are a lot of new features and the action looks much tighter.

Let me know if you’re interested in LBP2. Oddly enough, after watching the launch trailer for Create, I became more excited about this game. I’m pretty sure that’s not what EA intended.

Batman: Arkham City Revealed

Great news for Batfans — Game Informer has revealed info on the upcoming Batman: Arkham City and Warner Bros. has launched the game’s official site. As you can see from GI’s excellent cover art, Catwoman and Two-Face will be featured in the game.

Last year’s Batman: Arkham Asylum was a surprise hit that snagged the unofficial title of “best comic-book game evarz!!!”. Will the sequel continue the success? I’m expecting great things from Rocksteady Studios and I hope it delivers. Any of you psyched for this game? Let me know what you think of Game Informer’s fantastic cover and if you spy any groovy info on the official site.

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Power Gig: Rise of the Six String Developer Diary 2

In Seven45 Studios’ second developer diary for Power Gig: Rise of the Six String, design director Jack Davis goes over the game’s clans. In addition to using real instruments, Power Gig differentiates itself from the competition by integrating a heavy storyline. Find out how the clans fit into the game’s world and story in this video. After you check it out, let me know what you think (please)!

SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 Reaches Greatest Hits Status

THQ has announced that the award winning WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2010 has achieved “Greatest Hits” status on Sony PlayStation consoles and “Player’s Choice” status on Nintendo Wii. Given the game’s stellar writing, this isn’t a surprise. Here’s a clip from the press release:

The latest edition to the renowned fighting videogame franchise, has achieved “Greatest Hits” status in North America for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and PSP (PlayStation Portable) system, as well as joined Nintendo’s “Player’s Choice” collection in North America for the Wii video game system.

The word on the street is that the writing in SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 is even more spectacular. I’ll be hitting up Summer Slam 2010 to get a better idea of how the game is shaping up and to hit on Nattie Neidhart.

Congratulations to THQ and everyone that worked on SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 — particular the outstanding writing staff.

EA Leaving Money on the Table with NBA Jam for PS3/Xbox 360?

As RPadholic smartguy mentioned yesterday, you have to buy NBA Elite 11 in order to play NBA Jam for PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360. Depending on your perspective, the scheme is either genius or moronic. Certainly there are some gamers that want to play both games, but I know loads of gamers that love arcade sports and can’t stand simulation sports. My old sidekick Brian Leahy is one of them. He wrote:

Personally, I’m interested in playing NBA Jam on my PS3 or Xbox 360, but I’m not about to drop $60 on NBA Elite 11 to do so. I am, however, willing to pay $10 or $15 for NBA Jam itself.

Not sold as a standalone, I think EA is leaving money on the table.

That boy is wise beyond his years….

Anyway, what do you think of EA’s ploy? Is it clever? Or is it just dumb? Do you think EA will eventually sell NBA Jam through PSN and Xbox Live? Do you think the company has it planned out and is being dishonest by claiming NBA Elite is the only way to get NBA Jam on the aforementioned platforms? Conspiracy!!!

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Sony Announces PlayStation Network Summer Sale

Sony has announced its PlayStation Network Summer Sale. There are a bunch of discounted goodies in the mix. Check out the list and let me know if you plan on picking anything up. Perhaps one of the games can be designated for an RPad.tv Invitational if enough of us buy it. Remember, the prices are good until August 9, 2010.

PS3
Fat Princess – $7.49 sale; $14.99 reg.
PixelJunk Shooter – $4.99 sale; $9.99 reg.
Groovin’ Blocks – $4.99 sale; $9.99 reg.
Madden NFL Arcade – $7.49 sale; $14.99 reg.
Wakeboarding HD – $7.49 sale; $14.99 reg.

PSP
The Eye of Judgment Legends – $14.99 sale; $29.99 reg.
echoshift – $7.49 sale; $14.99 reg.
Patchwork Heroes – $4.99 sale; $9.99 reg.
Grand Theft Auto Chinatown Wars – $14.99 sale; $29.99 reg.
Lunar Silver Star Harmony – $14.99 sale; $29.99 reg.

minis
Tetris – $4.99 sale; $9.99 reg.
Dracula Undead Awakenings – $2.49 sale; $4.99 reg.
Monsters Probably Stole My Princess – $2.49 sale; $4.99 reg.
Zombie Tycoon – $2.49 sale; $4.99 reg.
Bloons – $1.49 sale; $2.99 reg.

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EA Create Announcement Video

Here’s a video of Electronic Arts’ Create, a recently announced title that blends gameplay and game design. A lot of people are comparing it to Sony’s LittleBigPlanet. Certainly there are similarities, but Create appears to have enough features that differentiate it from Media Molecule’s award-winning game. Furthermore, it has the benefit of being a multiplatform title.

Check out the trailer and let me know what you think (please!). Will Create be able to reach a broader market than LittleBigPlanet thanks to being multiplatform and geared towards younger gamers? Will it be the media darling that LittleBigPlanet was? Are any of you interested in this game or games like it?