Borderlands 2's Mechromancer skill tree now available

Gearbox has released the Mechromancer Skill Tree today, giving us a look at the new class's abilities. The skill tree calculator lets you add and remove skill points from the various tiers, allowing you to plan out your skills prior to the Mechromancer's release next week.

The three trees each offer their own playstyle, although each tree offers some sort of bonus for Gaige's pet, Deathtrap.

Gaige, the Mechromancer, is set to release October 16. She will be free for those who are members of the Borderlands 2 Premiere Club (if you pre-ordered the game at participating retailers then you are a member). For all others, Gaige will be available for purchase for $9.99, or 800 Microsoft Points.

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Borderlands 2's Mechromancer skill tree now available

Gearbox has released the Mechromancer Skill Tree today, giving us a look at the new class's abilities. The skill tree calculator lets you add and remove skill points from the various tiers, allowing you to plan out your skills prior to the Mechromancer's release next week.

The three trees each offer their own playstyle, although each tree offers some sort of bonus for Gaige's pet, Deathtrap.

Gaige, the Mechromancer, is set to release October 16. She will be free for those who are members of the Borderlands 2 Premiere Club (if you pre-ordered the game at participating retailers then you are a member). For all others, Gaige will be available for purchase for $9.99, or 800 Microsoft Points.

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Guardians of Middle-earth release date and pricing details announced

Guardians of Middle-earth, the new multiplayer online battle arena from Warner Bros. and Monolith Productions, is slated to release in "early December", the companies announced today. The game will be available as both physical retail at select North American stores as well as digital download via Xbox LIVE Arcade and PlayStation Network

The digital version will be available for $14.99 on PSN beginning December 4, 2012, and for 1200 Microsoft Points on XBLA this fall. Additional content will be released following the initial launch and can be purchased individually or as part of a Season Pass.

The retail versions of Guardians of Middle-earth will be available at select retailers on December 4, 2012 for PS3  and for Xbox 360 this fall. Included with the retail purchase is pre-paid, discounted access to the digital content that will be offered post-launch. Versions of Guardians of Middle-earth for each platform will contain value relating to each platform's currency for the full game plus the Season Pass of DLC.

Digital content for Guardians of Middle-earth will consist of game maps, one bonus gameplay mode, and several additional good and evil characters, some based on key characters in the upcoming film The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, which is set to release on December 14, 2012.

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Weekly wrap-up: Sunday night edition

I know, I know. It took me a while to get the weekly wrap-up posted here on GameZone. But what could you expect? It was IndieCade 2012 weekend, and I love me some indie games, so I was pretty busy talking to some devs, buying cool merch, and beholding the very presence of people like Phil Fish and Anna Anthropy. In any case, here’s a Sunday night edition of the wrap-up recapping all of the latest content on GameZone. If you missed any reviews or previews, you’ll find them all here.

Reviews

Hotel Transylvania review (Movies)

You know what you should do? Not watch Hotel Transylvania, that’s what. Save your cash or watch ParaNorman instead.

FIFA 13 review (Xbox 360, PS3)

It may not exactly offer anything revolutionary or remarkably fresh, but this soccer title delivers an outstanding formula that works impressively.

Fire Pro Wrestling review (Xbox 360, PS3)

A pox on this title for soiling the blessed name of Fire Pro! A pox I say!

Review: Resident Evil 6 fails to live to up series' standards

 A lot of people were expecting Capcom’s latest round of zombie blasting to blow. A lot of people were right.

Review: The Testament of Sherlock Holmes is a frustrating acquired taste (Xbox 360, PS3, PC)

 Ridiculously challenging and ludicrously frustrating puzzles make this latest investigation an acquired taste at best.

Sonic Adventure 2 review (Xbox 360, PS3)

If you were a fan of this escapade starring the blue blur back when the game first launched, chances are this HD remake will bring back fond memories.

Review: NBA 2K13 is the best there currently is, but still room for improvement (Xbox 360, PS3)

If you want to play a basketball game, you’ve really only got one option. Thankfully, that option is an all-around solid experience.

NiGHTS Into Dreams HD review (Xbox 360, PS3)

Featuring a ton of accessibility and some neat extras, this HD remake of a Saturn classic shines through and through.

FTL: Faster Than Light review (PC)

Addictive, engaging, and captivating — this game’s spirit proves that simplicity can often be infused into the utmost incredible of games.

Taken 2 review (Movies)
 
It may not be very smart – in fact, it’s quite stupid – but this follow-up to Taken can still provide plenty of enjoyment for the appropriate audience.

Frankenweenie review (Movies)

Tim Burton’s latest is hardly all that exciting, but it’s rife with enough of the filmmaker’s personality to make it worthwhile.

Previews

DMC: Devil May Cry hands-on

If you’ve had your doubts about this Devil May Cry reboot, worry not, for it seems that what we’re getting is potentially one hell of a ride.

Worms Revolution hands-on

Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer, this worm-exploding fest looks to deliver a satisfying and comical experience.

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance hands-on

Platinum Games’ upcoming project may be different from what we expect out of Kojima Productions' famed IP, but it already seems to be a stellar action ride from start to finish.

DC Universe Online: Hand of Fate DLC 5 preview

If you’re a DCUO fan looking for more content, that’s exactly what you’re getting, and it’s all pretty damn entertaining.

Medal of Honor Warfighter campaign hands-on

This upcoming military shooter’s single-player mode will likely be a distraction at best. Here’s hoping the multiplayer is a blast.

Preview: MechWarrior Online arms itself for some explosive multiplayer

Though this beta left a bit to be desired, it’s certainly on the right path to providing an entertaining experience for fans of mech shooters.

The Lord of the Rings Online: Riders of Rohan preview

If you’re looking for some more Lord of the Rings goodness with solid storytelling and wondrous atmosphere, Riders of Rohan will likely be for you.

GZ Originals

Five characters we need in Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale that haven’t been revealed

What brawlers are missing from the current roster in Sony’s upcoming fighter?

Let's Talk About Doctor Who: The Angels Take Manhattan

We recap and discuss the latest Doctor Who adventure.

Are we nearing the end for dedicated portable systems in the U.S.?

Is Sony’s line of handhelds doomed while Nintendo continues to remain strong in the portable space?

Check it out: War of the Roses

GameZone scopes out an awesome online multiplayer title.

Six things I wish Borderlands 2 did differently

Borderlands 2 is the sh*t, but it’s not without a few flaws. What could Gearbox have done differently?

Interview with Playboy's Miss October Pamela Horton about World of Warcraft, League of Legends, her cred and gamers' reactions

GameZone talks vidya games with Playboy’s Miss October.

A Look to the Past: October 4th

We revisit the insanely awesome Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island.

We live in an age of Free to Play, and the future is looking good

The free-to-play space is quickly becoming home to some truly stellar projects. Here are just a few examples.

Nitpick: camera is king

On behalf of everyone ever, we would like to give a big middle finger to sh*tty camera design. You’re welcome.

Resident Evil 6 video review

Yeah, this game isn’t that great ... or all that good. We're going to play something else now, actually.

Borderlands 2 class breakdown: Zer0 the Assassin

Hoping to play Borderlands 2 as Zer0? Check out our class guide for this character.

Interview with Gage "Sasquatch" DuBose, the most recent addition to CompLexity's StarCraft II Squad

We get chatty with Gage “Sasquatch” DuBose, the latest StarCraft II pro player to move up the ranks in CompLexity.

For a bunch of indie game and burrito talk, follow @thesanchezdavid on Twitter.

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Frank O' Connor: Xbox 360 isn't nearing end of its life cycle

Despite wide speculation that the next generation of consoles are set to be unveiled in the coming months, with a possible 2014 launch, some still fully believe that this generation still has much to offer to its users, including 343 Industries’ Frank O’ Connor.

In a thorough interview with GamesIndustry.biz, O’ Connor was asked if he believed the Xbox 360 was at the end of its lifestyle, in which he responded interestingly:

"The funny thing is I've been asked that question a lot, I think it's natural as we start looking forward to the next generation of hardware. But I would actually strongly contest the fact that the Xbox 360 is at the end of its life cycle, this has already been one of the longest generations and there's a really good reason for it, which is that current consoles are incredibly flexible and still really powerful. The reason that Halo 4 looks good is that that machine has an awful lot of untapped power still and it's going to continue to."

O’Connor went on to praise Microsoft’s push to turn the 360 into a full fledged media console where gamers can enjoy their favorite titles, listen to their music, and view their favorite movies and TV shows. He also believes that consumers are not ready to invest in a $500 console, especially those who currently own consoles only for the media aspect of it.

We now turn to you, the readers. Do you believe we’re ready for a new set of consoles from Sony and Microsoft, or do you stand on the side of Mr. Frank O’ Connor? Let us know by commenting below.

Source: [GamesIndustry.biz]

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Frank O' Connor: Xbox 360 isn't nearing end of its life cycle

Despite wide speculation that the next generation of consoles are set to be unveiled in the coming months, with a possible 2014 launch, some still fully believe that this generation still has much to offer to its users, including 343 Industries’ Frank O’ Connor.

In a thorough interview with GamesIndustry.biz, O’ Connor was asked if he believed the Xbox 360 was at the end of its lifestyle, in which he responded interestingly:

"The funny thing is I've been asked that question a lot, I think it's natural as we start looking forward to the next generation of hardware. But I would actually strongly contest the fact that the Xbox 360 is at the end of its life cycle, this has already been one of the longest generations and there's a really good reason for it, which is that current consoles are incredibly flexible and still really powerful. The reason that Halo 4 looks good is that that machine has an awful lot of untapped power still and it's going to continue to."

O’Connor went on to praise Microsoft’s push to turn the 360 into a full fledged media console where gamers can enjoy their favorite titles, listen to their music, and view their favorite movies and TV shows. He also believes that consumers are not ready to invest in a $500 console, especially those who currently own consoles only for the media aspect of it.

We now turn to you, the readers. Do you believe we’re ready for a new set of consoles from Sony and Microsoft, or do you stand on the side of Mr. Frank O’ Connor? Let us know by commenting below.

Source: [GamesIndustry.biz]

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Frank O' Connor: Xbox 360 isn't nearing end of its life cycle

Despite wide speculation that the next generation of consoles are set to be unveiled in the coming months, with a possible 2014 launch, some still fully believe that this generation still has much to offer to its users, including 343 Industries’ Frank O’ Connor.

In a thorough interview with GamesIndustry.biz, O’ Connor was asked if he believed the Xbox 360 was at the end of its lifestyle, in which he responded interestingly:

"The funny thing is I've been asked that question a lot, I think it's natural as we start looking forward to the next generation of hardware. But I would actually strongly contest the fact that the Xbox 360 is at the end of its life cycle, this has already been one of the longest generations and there's a really good reason for it, which is that current consoles are incredibly flexible and still really powerful. The reason that Halo 4 looks good is that that machine has an awful lot of untapped power still and it's going to continue to."

O’Connor went on to praise Microsoft’s push to turn the 360 into a full fledged media console where gamers can enjoy their favorite titles, listen to their music, and view their favorite movies and TV shows. He also believes that consumers are not ready to invest in a $500 console, especially those who currently own consoles only for the media aspect of it.

We now turn to you, the readers. Do you believe we’re ready for a new set of consoles from Sony and Microsoft, or do you stand on the side of Mr. Frank O’ Connor? Let us know by commenting below.

Source: [GamesIndustry.biz]

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