September 2012 ~ Xbox Games Info

Sunday, September 30, 2012

Weekly wrap-up 9/30/2012

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It’s Sunday, and as the weekend comes to an end, we hope you’ll get some solid gaming done before it’s back to the regular ol’ weekly routine tomorrow. We’ve got a bevy of new reviews for you, so if you want to read up on games like Jet Set Radio, Hell Yeah!, and Borderlands 2, we’ve got you covered. We’ve also got some movie coverage, as well as previews and original content. Check it all out here.

Reviews

House at the End of the Street review (Movies)

This may not be the best horror flick to come along in recent memory, but it does feature some pleasant surprises.

Kirby's Dream Collection review (Wii)

Nintendo’s pink puffball celebrates 20 years of gaming awesomeness in what can only be called one heck of an anniversary compilation.

The Sims 3: Supernatural review (PC)

Though thoroughly enjoyable, this expansion to the popular life simulator may warrant some gripes from Sims purists.

Rayman Jungle Run review (iOS)

Ubisoft’s limbless hero delivers a genuinely enjoyable platforming/runner experience on iOS that’s just a sheer joy to play.

GridBlock review (iOS)

Offering up a worthwhile experience tailor made for the mobile platform, this puzzler definitely deserves the attention of iOS gamers.

End of Watch review (Movies)

Some great surprises, a defined attitude, and impressive storytelling plot elements make this cop flick worth watching.

La-Mulana review (Wii)

Many thought it wouldn’t happen, but the indie gem La-Mulana has landed on WiiWare, and it delivers a satisfying dose of retro-inspired awesomeness.

Fractured Soul review (3DS)

If you’re looking for a unique platforming experience on your 3DS, look no further than this eShop download.

The Secret World review (PC)

Despite some clever writing, this MMO doesn’t manage to offer up enough substantially enjoyable gameplay to keep it going for longer than a week.

Jet Set Radio HD review (Xbox 360, PS3, PC)

Years after its Dreamcast debut, it’s great to see that a classic like Jet Set Radio can still deliver a rewarding experience.

Kinect Nat Geo TV review (Xbox 360)

Featuring interactivity between the Kinect and Nat Geo Wild episodes, this Xbox 360 title certainly allows for some fun family interaction.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD review (PC)

Sadly, age has not been kind to Tony Hawk. The game, not the actual person, of course.

Kinect Sesame Street TV review (Xbox 360)

If you’re looking for something to play with the kiddies, you can’t go wrong with this Kinect title.

Jack Lumber review (iOS)

Lighthearted and visually pleasing, this iOS time sink is also remarkably enjoyable, and it’s worthy of mobile gamers’ attention.

Borderlands 2 review (Xbox 360, PS3, PC)

This worthy sequel to Geabox Software’s 2009 hit manages to reward players with incredible RPG/FPS gameplay and fantastic loot elements. It’s great to be back on Pandora!

Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit review (Xbox 360, PS3, PC)

If you’re looking for an offbeat yet still highly enjoyable 2D platforming romp, Sega and Arkedo Studio have you covered.

Tokyo Jungle review (PS3)

One of the most unique titles to land on the PlayStation Network is also a refreshing and impressive game that’s worthy of your time and attention.

F1 2012 review (Xbox 360, PS3, PC)

Codemasters brings Formula One racing fans one hell of a fast-paced racer with its latest project.

Realms of Ancient War review (Xbox 360, PS3, PC)

Save your $15 and buy something else. This fantasy dungeon crawler is hardly worth the trouble.

Dead Or Alive 5 review (Xbox 360, PS3)

Team Ninja delivers the most balanced Dead or Alive title to date. Also, there’s a ridiculous amount of jiggle in this game.

Looper review (Movies)

Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis team up in what can best be described as a smart and rich sci-fi flick.

Way of the Samurai 4 review (PS3)

It’s not without a few flaws, but this samurai-themed action-adventure experience is hilarious and entertaining to play.

Previews

Asssassin's Creed 3: Liberation a strong contender for PS Vita GOTY

If you own a Vita and you dig Assassin’s Creed, then by all means feel free and get totally stoked for Liberation. Go on.

Assassin's Creed 3's Wolf Pack co-op fails to excite

The upcoming co-op mode in Assassin’s Creed 3 may not be all that revolutionary, but it’ll likely be a decent addition to the game.

AC3 is the best Assassin's Creed ever ... There, I said it

As if you weren’t already excited enough for this upcoming action-adventure romp.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown demo preview

If you’re not already sold on XCOM: Enemy Unknown, the demo may just change your mind.

NBA 2K13 Demo impressions

Some much needed changes make this basketball game one to watch out for if you’re a fan of the sport.

Rayman Legends hands-on

The use of cool GamePad features makes this upcoming platformer a game to keep an eye on if you’re planning on buying the Wii U.

Wii U Pro Controller hands-on impressions

The Wii U Pro Controller is light and comfortable, which makes it an ideal choice for gamers who will purchase Nintendo’s upcoming console.

Assassin's Creed 3's Domination multiplayer delivers a true spy party

Fun multiplayer action awaits you in Assassin’s Creed 3.

Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion preview

This could very well be one of the best 3DS titles once it launches on Nintendo’s dual screen handheld.

GZ Originals

Sinister makes me want to destroy family pictures and videos

This sh*t looks crazy creepy, you guys!

Let's Talk About Doctor Who: The Power of Three

What’s going on in Doctor Who? We take a look back at the latest episode.

Akaneiro: Demon Hunters interview: Red Riding Hood heads to Japan, and she's bringing friends

GameZone gets an inside look at this Red Riding Hood tale set in Japan straight from developer Spicy Horse.

Assassin's Creed 3 Wolf Pack co-op and Domination multiplayer interview

We chat with Ubisoft about the multiplayer modes in Assassin’s Creed 3.

Interview with CompLexity's Ryze and coL academy's Fuzzy, StarCraft II Professionals

GameZone talks it up with two StarCraft II pros Brendon “Ryze” Walker and Nick “Fuzzy” Degtiarev.

Ten things to discover about the Resident Evil 6 demo

Looking forward to playing Capcom’s Resident Evil 6? Here are 10 things to note about the recent demo.

Nitpick: presentation matters

We take a look at one of the most story-driven elements in video games: cutscenes.

Ten Wii U games that should be on your radar

Plan on buying a Wii U? If so, you should definitely be watching out for these games.

What can Treyarch change in Black Ops 2 to keep Zombies mode fresh?

Are you a fan of Zombies mode in Call of Duty? What do you want to see from the undead-based component in Black Ops 2?

Interview: Talking awesome 80's music with Double Dragon Neon composer Jake Kaufman

GameZone talks ‘80s music with Jake Kaufman, music producer for Double Dragon: Neon.

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

What characters are missing from the roster in Sony’s upcoming crossover fighter?

Interview with Genna Bain, manager of the newly formed Axiom eSports

We get the inside scoop on Axiom eSports straight from its manager Genna Bain.

Alpha watch: Crashtastic promises to deliver physics based fun

We take a look at this potentially awesome physics-based game that’s being created by a single dev, Mark Smith.

Borderlands 2 needs to learn to shut up

Does all the talking in Borderlands 2 get in the way of the enjoyment when multiple players are engaged in the game?

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Konami asked the Metal Gear Solid creator to take over Silent Hill

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At the Eurogamer Expo, the creator of Metal Gear Solid and the upcoming game Ground Zeroes discussed an interesting phone call he had with Konami.

"In the past, I've mentioned Silent Hill in interviews, and as a result of that the president of Konami rung me up and said he'd like me to make the next Silent Hill," said Hideo Kojima.

"Honestly, I'm kind of a scaredy-cat when it comes to horror movies, so I'm not confident I can do it. At the same time, there's a certain type of horror that only people who are scared of can create, so maybe it's something I can do.

"That said, I think Silent Hill has a certain atmosphere. I think it has to continue, and I'd love to help it continue. And if I can help by supervising or lending the technology of the Fox Engine, then I'd love to participate in that respect."

Konami publishes both franchises: Metal Gear Solid and Silent Hill. It's interesting to imagine what a Silent Hill game made by Kojima would be like, whether or not it's a good fit.

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Konami asked the Metal Gear Solid creator to take over Silent Hill

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At the Eurogamer Expo, the creator of Metal Gear Solid and the upcoming game Ground Zeroes discussed an interesting phone call he had with Konami.

"In the past, I've mentioned Silent Hill in interviews, and as a result of that the president of Konami rung me up and said he'd like me to make the next Silent Hill," said Hideo Kojima.

Konami publishes both franchises: Metal Gear Solid and Silent Hill. It's interesting to imagine what a Silent Hill game made by Kojima would be like, whether or not it's a good fit.

Follow @wita on Twitter for tales of superheroes, plumbers in overalls, and literary adventures.

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Konami asked the Metal Gear Solid creator to take over Silent Hill

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At the Eurogamer Expo, the creator of Metal Gear Solid and the upcoming game Ground Zeroes discussed an interesting phone call he had with Konami.

"In the past, I've mentioned Silent Hill in interviews, and as a result of that the president of Konami rung me up and said he'd like me to make the next Silent Hill," said Hideo Kojima.

Konami publishes both franchises: Metal Gear Solid and Silent Hill. It's interesting to imagine what a Silent Hill game made by Kojima would be like, whether or not it's a good fit.

Follow @wita on Twitter for tales of superheroes, plumbers in overalls, and literary adventures.

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Konami asked the Metal Gear Solid creator to take over Silent Hill

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At the Eurogamer Expo, the creator of Metal Gear Solid and the upcoming game Ground Zeroes discussed an interesting phone call he had with Konami.

"In the past, I've mentioned Silent Hill in interviews, and as a result of that the president of Konami rung me up and said he'd like me to make the next Silent Hill," said Hideo Kojima.

Konami publishes both franchises: Metal Gear Solid and Silent Hill. It's interesting to imagine what a Silent Hill game made by Kojima would be like, whether or not it's a good fit.

Follow @wita on Twitter for tales of superheroes, plumbers in overalls, and literary adventures.

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Konami asked the Metal Gear Solid creator to take over Silent Hill

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At the Eurogamer Expo, the creator of Metal Gear Solid and the upcoming game Ground Zeroes discussed an interesting phone call he had with Konami.

"In the past, I've mentioned Silent Hill in interviews, and as a result of that the president of Konami rung me up and said he'd like me to make the next Silent Hill," said Hideo Kojima.

Konami publishes both franchises: Metal Gear Solid and Silent Hill. It's interesting to imagine what a Silent Hill game made by Kojima would be like, whether or not it's a good fit.

Follow @wita on Twitter for tales of superheroes, plumbers in overalls, and literary adventures.

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Konami asked the Metal Gear Solid creator to take over Silent Hill

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At the Eurogamer Expo, the creator of Metal Gear Solid and the upcoming game Ground Zeroes discussed an interesting phone call he had with Konami.

"In the past, I've mentioned Silent Hill in interviews, and as a result of that the president of Konami rung me up and said he'd like me to make the next Silent Hill," said Hideo Kojima.

Konami publishes both franchises: Metal Gear Solid and Silent Hill. It's interesting to imagine what a Silent Hill game made by Kojima would be like, whether or not it's a good fit.

Follow @wita on Twitter for tales of superheroes, plumbers in overalls, and literary adventures.

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Konami asked the Metal Gear Solid creator to take over Silent Hill

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At the Eurogamer Expo, the creator of Metal Gear Solid and the upcoming game Ground Zeroes discussed an interesting phone call he had with Konami.

"In the past, I've mentioned Silent Hill in interviews, and as a result of that the president of Konami rung me up and said he'd like me to make the next Silent Hill," said Hideo Kojima.

Konami publishes both franchises: Metal Gear Solid and Silent Hill. It's interesting to imagine what a Silent Hill game made by Kojima would be like, whether or not it's a good fit.

Follow @wita on Twitter for tales of superheroes, plumbers in overalls, and literary adventures.

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Konami asked the Metal Gear Solid creator to take over Silent Hill

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At the Eurogamer Expo, the creator of Metal Gear Solid and the upcoming game Ground Zeroes discussed an interesting phone call he had with Konami.

"In the past, I've mentioned Silent Hill in interviews, and as a result of that the president of Konami rung me up and said he'd like me to make the next Silent Hill," said Hideo Kojima.

Konami publishes both franchises: Metal Gear Solid and Silent Hill. It's interesting to imagine what a Silent Hill game made by Kojima would be like, whether or not it's a good fit.

Follow @wita on Twitter for tales of superheroes, plumbers in overalls, and literary adventures.

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343 Industries shows off two Spartan Ops missions - 'Land Grab' and 'Sniper Alley'

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Microsft and 343 Industries have released a new batch of screenshots showing off two of Halo 4's Spartan Ops missions: 'Land Grab' and 'Sniper Alley'.

For those who haven't been keeping up, Spartan Ops is a separate, episodic adventure that follow the Majestic Squad aboard the UNSC Infinity. Each week, five new Spartan Ops missions will be delivered to Halo 4 players for free. The missions will continue for a total of 10 weeks during season one, and are expected to add up to 12 hours of gameplay in addition to what the Halo 4 campaign already offers.

The screenshots today seem to give us a look at two of the first five missions that will be delivered week one.

The first three images are of Spartan Ops Episode 1.01 - Land Grab. There isn't any description to go along with them, but one of the images was titled "Episode 1, Mission 1 - Quarry map". Although we have no idea what it's about, it looks like it entails some action-packed sequences with the Warthog.

The second three images are of Spartan Ops Episode 1.02 - Sniper Alley. This looks to take place on the same desert map, but rather inside of a base, or at least defending a base. Once again, there is no description with these, so your guess is as good as ours.

Halo 4 is set to release on November 6, but we don't yet know when 343 Industries will launch the first series of Spartan Ops missions.

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Ex-Rare devs rally on Twitter for a new Banjo-Tooie

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On Twitter, former Rare developers Grant Kirkhope and Stephen Hurst have voiced their interest in making a spiritual successor to Banjo-Tooie.

Kirkhope was the composer for the original, which released for Nintendo 64 in 2000 and Xbox Live Arcade in 2009. The confirmation on Twitter mentions that the account holder (@MingyJongo) makes a third developer campaigning for the new game, which would likely be a 3D platformer made with the Unity engine.

The developers want to create "a game that shares that same kind of humor, silly characters, fun gameplay, great tunes, and all that stuff that we enjoy making."

"It wouldn't be to try and recreate Banjo," the dev tweeted. "It would be something new."

It's possible the developers will turn to Kickstarter with their proposal.

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Ex-Rare devs rally on Twitter for a new Banjo-Tooie

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On Twitter, former Rare developers Grant Kirkhope and Stephen Hurst have voiced their interest in making a spiritual successor to Banjo-Tooie.

The developers want to create "a game that shares that same kind of humor, silly characters, fun gameplay, great tunes, and all that stuff that we enjoy making."

"It wouldn't be to try and recreate Banjo," the dev tweeted. "It would be something new."

It's possible the developers will turn to Kickstarter with their proposal.

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[The Verge]

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Conan O'Brien and Alex Morgan get their groove on with Just Dance 4

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Late Night host Conan 'O'Brien is back with another hilarious segment of "Clueless Gamer", a bit where Conan plays and reviews video games while absolutely knowing nothing at all about games.

In last night's segment, Conan takes on Just Dance 4, Ubisoft's upcoming music game which judges players based on their ability to mimic on-screen dancers performing a routine to a chosen song.

Replacing his usual partner, Aaron Bleyaert, who helps him play through these games is Olympic gold medalist Alex Morgan, who makes it very clear that her medal was won in soccer and not dancing. But will that stop her from embarrassing Conan in a dance off? I think we both know the answer to that.

Still, despite knowing Conan will be absolutely terrible at the game, it's still a pretty entertaining bit. It's not as funny as some of his other Clueless Gamer reviews since he's not able to go off on a tangent as easily, but watching Conan attempt to perform these dance moves is still pretty hilarious. Not to mention, you'll probably get a good idea of how stupid you look while playing Just Dance 4 by watching Conan.

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Assassin's Creed 3 'Boston Tea Party' trailer teaches us about history

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Ubisoft has released a new trailer for Assassin's Creed 3 aimed at providing a "deeper understanding of the event that started the revolution and the birth of a nation". Given the game's new Colonial America setting and its deep involvement in the American Revolution, it's only fitting that they release a trailer for the famed Boston Tea Party. As you'll soon see, this is no ordinary party.

The trailer hardly shows any gameplay footage (8 seconds to be exact), but you do get a nice little history lesson along with beautifully drawn pictures. Who says you can't learn anything from video games?

For those unfamiliar with U.S. History, the Boston Tea Party took place in 1773. The American colonies who, at the time, were under British rule grew restless of the empire's enforced law and taxes. In an act of solidarity, the American colonists took a stand and stuck it to the British by destroying British imports, boycotting their taxes, and halting their tyrannical momentum.

In Assassin's Creed 3, you will relive this and other historical events when it releases on October 30.

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Humble Indie Bundle 6 adds four more games

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The latest deal from the Humble Indie Bundle just got better.

The Humble Indie Bundle 6 now includes Bit.trip Runner, Gratuitous Space Battles, Jamestown, and Wizorb in addition to Torchlight, Rochard, Shatter, Space Pirates and Zombies, Vessel, and the bonus Dustforce. If you've already bought the bundle, then the games should show up on your downloads page. Otherwise, you can still purchase all ten games — valued at $135 — for an average of $6.02.

These DRM-free titles run on PC, Mac, and Linux and can also be redeemed on Steam or the Ubuntu Software Center. Soundtracks accompany the purchase.

Contributions benefit the developers, the Child’s Play Charity, and the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Six days remain to take advantage of the deal, and over 247,000 bundles have been sold so far.

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Humble Indie Bundle 6 adds four more games

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The latest deal from the Humble Indie Bundle just got better.

These DRM-free titles run on PC, Mac, and Linux and can also be redeemed on Steam or the Ubuntu Software Center. Soundtracks accompany the purchase.

Follow @wita on Twitter for tales of superheroes, plumbers in overalls, and literary adventures.

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Humble Indie Bundle 6 adds four more games

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The latest deal from the Humble Indie Bundle just got better.

These DRM-free titles run on PC, Mac, and Linux and can also be redeemed on Steam or the Ubuntu Software Center. Soundtracks accompany the purchase.

Follow @wita on Twitter for tales of superheroes, plumbers in overalls, and literary adventures.

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After a month's wait, here's part 2 of the Guardians of Middle-earth MOBA pro feedback

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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has released the second part of the behind the documentary which featured pro MOBA players playtesting the upcoming console MOBA game Guardians of Middle-earth.

When we left off last month, the 8 professional gamers spent the day playing the game and providing feedback to the developers at Monolith Productions. Rather than going out to dinner with the gamers, the developers stayed back at the studio to apply many of the changes the pros had suggested, clearly demonstrating their dedication to creating a fun and balanced game.

Today's video shows another playthrough with the pros, but this time with the changes from feedback in place. Some of the changes include increasing the respawn timer, making the NPC soldier stronger, and lowering the capture time of various points around the map.

How do the pros feel about the changes? You'll have to watch the video to find out. When I played Guardians of Middle-earth at E3 earlier this year I was definitely surprised at how well they were able to create a MOBA experience on the consoles. I did, however, notice a few particular things that hopefully the pros caught (they probably did). Guardians of Middle-earth is set to release on Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network in fall 2012.

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These Remember Me screens may stay ingrained in your memory

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I have to admit that a game I haven't really been watching out for is Remember Me. That is, of course, until now. After checking out Capcom's latest screens for its upcoming action title, I'm pretty excited to play the game for myself.

Remember Me features an emphasis on pure combat, but it also allows you to perform a clever trick known as "memory mixing." You'll be able to enter the minds of your targets and totally mess with them. You can then play a different memory in their minds and alter their thoughts in the process. Potentially awesome stuff indeed!

Capcom will be launching Remember Me next year on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. Watch out for it. I know I won't be forgetting about this one anytime soon. (See what I did there?)

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Portal 2: Songs to Test By (Collector's Edition) is the best of Aperture Labs

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On October 30, you can take home the complete soundtracks to Portal and Portal 2.

The physical set, called Portal 2: Songs to Test By (Collector's Edition), now includes a fourth CD with 13 tracks that features music from the original game. You can also listen to the two songs from Jonathan Coulton ("Still Alive" and "Want You Gone") and vocals by opera singer Ellen McLaine as GLaDOS. The collection also comes with a minicomic titled "Turret Lullaby."

The full track list is below:

Volume/Disc #1
1. Science is Fun
2. Concentration Enhancing Menu Initialiser
3. 9999999
4. The Courtesy Call
5. Technical Difficulties
6. Overgrowth
7. Ghost of Rattman
8. Haunted Panels
9. The Future Starts With You
10. There She Is
11. You Know Her?
12. The Friendly Faith Plate
13. 15 Acres of Broken Glass
14. Love as a Construct
15. I Saw a Deer Today
16. Hard Sunshine
17. I'm Different
18. Adrenal Vapor
19. Turret Wife Serenade
20. I Made It All Up
21. Comedy = Tragedy + Time
22. Triple Laser Phase

Volume/Disc #2:
1. You Will Be Perfect
2. Halls of Science 4
3. (defun botsbuildbots () botsbuildbots ))
4. An Accent Beyond
5. Robot Ghost Story
6. Die Cut Laser Dance
7. Turret Redemption Line
8. Bring Your Daughter To Work Day
9. Almost At Fifty Percent
10. Don't Do It
11. I AM NOT A MORON!
12. Vitrification Order
13. Music of the Spheres
14. You are Not Part of the Control Group
15. Forwarding the Cause of Science
16. PotatOS Lament
17. The Reunion
18. Music of the Spheres 2 (Incendiary Lemons)

Volume/Disc #3:
1. Reconstructing More Science
2. Wheatley Science
3. FrankenTurrets
4. Machiavellian Bach
5. Excursion Funnel
6. TEST
7. The Part Where He Kills You
8. Omg, What has He Done?
9. Bombs for Throwing at You
10. Your Precious Moon
11. Caroline Deleted
12. Cara Mia Addio
13. Want You Gone
14. Spaaaaace
15. Space Phase
16. Some Assembly Required
17. Robot Waiting Room #1
18. Robot Waiting Room #2
19. Robot Waiting Room #3
20. Robot Waiting Room #4
21. Robot Waiting Room #5
22. Robot Waiting Room #6
23. You Saved Science
24. Robots FTW

Volume/Disc #4:
1. Subject Name Here
2. Taste of Blood
3. Android Hell
4. Self Esteem Fund
5. Procedural Jiggle Bone
6. No Cake For You
7. 4000 Degrees Kelvin
8. Stop What You Are Doing
9. Party Escort
10. Your Not a Good Person
11. You Can't Escape You Know
12. Still Alive
13. Still Alive (J.C. Mix)

The digital soundtrack (three volumes and 64 tracks) is available digitally for free.

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This Borderlands 2 bug will kick your badass

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Players are reporting a nasty bug in Borderlands 2 that resets your badass rank.

The glitch wipes the number of badass tokens you have collected, but it doesn't re-open the challenges you cleared to get them. Items and upgrades purchased with the tokens are also disappearing, but the points aren't returning to the player's total.

Complaints on the game's forums indicate that the issue is common across all three versions: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC.

Gearbox Software is looking into the problem. Hopefully, they can recover the lost tokens. In the meantime, players have suggested solutions for both the 360 and PS3.

Have you encountered this bug?

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Resident Evil 6's TGS trailer reminds us there's story with our zombie killing

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Capcom has released a new trailer for upcoming shooter Resident Evil 6. Previously shown at Capcom's booth during the Tokyo Game Show last week, the new trailer features intense action and lots of high tension situations with a heavy emphasis on the game's narrative.

Featuring three separate campaigns, you play as Leon Kennedy, Chris Redfield, and Jake Muller in a campaign that's at least twice in length compared to Resident Evil 5. Capcom, for a while now, has been touting the length and depth of Resident Evil 6's story, and this trailer gives us a heavy dose of it...along with the expected action and explosions.

For a "clueless gamer" like Conan, a game such as Resident Evil 6 shouldn't have story, but for me I appreciate the effort Capcom seems to have put in to develop a memorable narrative experience.

Resident Evil 6 is set to release on Xbox 360 and PS3 on October 2. A PC version will follow shortly after.

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Dante has giant fists in these DmC screens

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DmC: Devil May Cry may be launching until early next year, but we've got some brand new screens for you right now. Revealed at the Tokyo Game Show by Capcom, these images are especially awesome because they feature ...

... giant fists! Well, okay, to be fair, they're actually gauntlets, but still. It looks like Dante can now pack quite the punch (See what I did there?) as he takes control of these demonic gauntlets known as the Eryx.

The upcoming Devil May Cry reboot is due out for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on January 13, 2013, with the PC version of the game scheduled to release later in the year following the console versions.

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New WWE '13 screenshots show off 'I Quit' and 'King of the Ring' matches

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A quartet of new WWE '13 screens have been released highlighting two popular types of wrestling matches: "I Quit" and "King of the Ring".

The first set of screenshots recreate the infamous 1999 "I Quit" match between The Rock and Mankind. For those unfamiliar, an "I Quit" match can only be won by having the opponent actually stating, "I quit." Merely tapping out in submission is not enough.

The second set of screens display the recently revived King of the Ring single-elimination tournament. Brought back as an inter-brand event for both Raw and SmackDown, the King of the Ring screenshots show the recognizable bracket along with CM Punk sitting on a throne.

WWE '13 is set to release on October 30, 2012. Pre-ordering today will land you iconic superstar, "Iron" Mike Tyson.

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A quartet of new WWE '13 screens have been released highlighting two popular types of wrestling matches: "I Quit" and "King of the Ring".

WWE '13 is set to release on October 30, 2012. Pre-ordering today will land you iconic superstar, "Iron" Mike Tyson.

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Borderlands 2 becomes UK's biggest launch of 2012

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Borderlands 2 has dethroned Mass Effect 3 as the biggest UK launch in 2012. The first-person, co-op RPG shooter/looter debuted at the top of the All Formats Chart. According to GfK it outsold Mass Effect 3 by over 4,000 sales.

It's quite an improvement on the original which made it only to the number 7 spot when it was released on Xbox 360 and PS3. Borderlands 2 has outsold the original by more than four to one. Of these sales, 71% have been for the Xbox 360 version, compared to 22% on PS3 and 7% on PC.

As for other titles, F1 2012 and Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 finished second and third, respectively. Square Enix's open world action-adventure Sleeping Dogs dropped to fourth after being last week's top seller. Guild Wars 2 is still boasting impressive sales, finishing ninth. Below are the top 10 software sales.

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Fire Pro-Wrestling now available, DLC also released

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It’s not fire. It’s not pro wrestling. It’s Xbox LIVE Avatars duking it out in pirate costumes with a vacation backdrop, and that alone may capture your attention. Indeed, XBLA’s newest game pits your beloved minions against one another in old-school wrestling where you’ll be able to earn new, wacky gear for your wrestler, along with enhancements for your fighting style. It may be crazy, but as the old saying goes: It may just be crazy enough to work.

Below you can find out more details pertaining to the title, along with the game’s first DLC pack:

Fire Pro-Wrestling

FPW box art

Price: 800 MSP (Free trail version)

Download Size: 805.39 MB

Description: “Your Avatar, in a game of pro-wrestling. Fire Pro Wrestling is a dream come true game that lets your Xbox 360 Avatar fight like a real wrestler. Grow your Avatar, collect moves, costume, fight your friends offline and online, you'll have plenty to do before rising to your wrestling stardom.”

In addition to the game’s release, Microsoft Studios dropped the first DLC pack for Fire Pro-Wrestling that’ll extend your fighting career. The DLC pack is available for 400 MSP:

“Have you claimed the title belt? Are you hungry for more? Then prepare yourself for another fierce round of Pro Wrestling, with the matches, 20 new wrestlers, a set of spectacular new moves and an Legend Series. Legend Series brings you 12 bone-rattling new assortment of fun costumes, all in one pack!”

To download Fire Pro-Wrestling and its first DLC pack directly to your Xbox 360, click here.

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Below you can find out more details pertaining to the title, along with the game’s first DLC pack:

Fire Pro-Wrestling

FPW box art

Price: 800 MSP (Free trail version)

Download Size: 805.39 MB

In addition to the game’s release, Microsoft Studios dropped the first DLC pack for Fire Pro-Wrestling that’ll extend your fighting career. The DLC pack is available for 400 MSP:

To download Fire Pro-Wrestling and its first DLC pack directly to your Xbox 360, click here.

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Fire Pro-Wrestling now available, DLC also released

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Below you can find out more details pertaining to the title, along with the game’s first DLC pack:

Fire Pro-Wrestling

FPW box art

Price: 800 MSP (Free trail version)

Download Size: 805.39 MB

In addition to the game’s release, Microsoft Studios dropped the first DLC pack for Fire Pro-Wrestling that’ll extend your fighting career. The DLC pack is available for 400 MSP:

To download Fire Pro-Wrestling and its first DLC pack directly to your Xbox 360, click here.

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Fire Pro-Wrestling now available, DLC also released

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Below you can find out more details pertaining to the title, along with the game’s first DLC pack:

Fire Pro-Wrestling

FPW box art

Price: 800 MSP (Free trail version)

Download Size: 805.39 MB

In addition to the game’s release, Microsoft Studios dropped the first DLC pack for Fire Pro-Wrestling that’ll extend your fighting career. The DLC pack is available for 400 MSP:

To download Fire Pro-Wrestling and its first DLC pack directly to your Xbox 360, click here.

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Fire Pro-Wrestling now available, DLC also released

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Below you can find out more details pertaining to the title, along with the game’s first DLC pack:

Fire Pro-Wrestling

FPW box art

Price: 800 MSP (Free trail version)

Download Size: 805.39 MB

In addition to the game’s release, Microsoft Studios dropped the first DLC pack for Fire Pro-Wrestling that’ll extend your fighting career. The DLC pack is available for 400 MSP:

To download Fire Pro-Wrestling and its first DLC pack directly to your Xbox 360, click here.

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Fire Pro-Wrestling now available, DLC also released

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Below you can find out more details pertaining to the title, along with the game’s first DLC pack:

Fire Pro-Wrestling

FPW box art

Price: 800 MSP (Free trail version)

Download Size: 805.39 MB

In addition to the game’s release, Microsoft Studios dropped the first DLC pack for Fire Pro-Wrestling that’ll extend your fighting career. The DLC pack is available for 400 MSP:

To download Fire Pro-Wrestling and its first DLC pack directly to your Xbox 360, click here.

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Fire Pro-Wrestling now available, DLC also released

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Below you can find out more details pertaining to the title, along with the game’s first DLC pack:

Fire Pro-Wrestling

FPW box art

Price: 800 MSP (Free trail version)

Download Size: 805.39 MB

In addition to the game’s release, Microsoft Studios dropped the first DLC pack for Fire Pro-Wrestling that’ll extend your fighting career. The DLC pack is available for 400 MSP:

To download Fire Pro-Wrestling and its first DLC pack directly to your Xbox 360, click here.

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Fire Pro-Wrestling now available, DLC also released

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Below you can find out more details pertaining to the title, along with the game’s first DLC pack:

Fire Pro-Wrestling

FPW box art

Price: 800 MSP (Free trail version)

Download Size: 805.39 MB

In addition to the game’s release, Microsoft Studios dropped the first DLC pack for Fire Pro-Wrestling that’ll extend your fighting career. The DLC pack is available for 400 MSP:

To download Fire Pro-Wrestling and its first DLC pack directly to your Xbox 360, click here.

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Fire Pro-Wrestling now available, DLC also released

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Below you can find out more details pertaining to the title, along with the game’s first DLC pack:

Fire Pro-Wrestling

FPW box art

Price: 800 MSP (Free trail version)

Download Size: 805.39 MB

In addition to the game’s release, Microsoft Studios dropped the first DLC pack for Fire Pro-Wrestling that’ll extend your fighting career. The DLC pack is available for 400 MSP:

To download Fire Pro-Wrestling and its first DLC pack directly to your Xbox 360, click here.

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Mirror's Edge lands on PSN next week

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The parkour game Mirror's Edge hits the PlayStation Network next week as a download.

Mirror's Edge will appear on PSN on Tuesday, September 25. The game first came to PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2008 before releasing on other platforms, including PC and mobile.

The PS3 version holds a 79 on Metacritic.

Follow @wita on Twitter for tales of superheroes, plumbers in overalls, and literary adventures.

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Weekly wrap-up 9/21/2012

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Another week in gaming has passed us by, and it’s been a cool one. We’ve got new reviews, previews, and more right here on GameZone, and if you missed any of the biggest content from the last few days, be sure to check it all out here in our weekly wrap-up. Enjoy your weekend, everyone, and get some gaming done!

Reviews

Joe Danger: The Movie review (Xbox 360)

Joe Danger is back, and his latest stunt-fest is yet another thrill ride worth checking out.

Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition review (PC)

Some glaring flaws keep this PC port from being as great as it should’ve been, but overall, this is Dark Souls through and through, and it’s still one hell of a ride.

Guild Wars 2 review (PC)

This MMO endeavor lives up to the hype and delivers on all grounds, offering up a ton of quality gameplay content for no subscription fee.

LittleBigPlanet Vita review (Vita)

If you’re looking for some platforming and customization bliss on your Vita, you really can’t go wrong with LittleBigPlanet.

Battlefield 3: Armored Kill review (Xbox 360, PS3, PC)

If you’re looking to add more Battlefield 3 to your life, this expansion pack is for you. It won’t change the game much, but it’ll certainly give you more of what you already like.

Splice review (PC)

This indie puzzler may not be for everyone, but fans of the genre will find a truly mine-breaking experience worth checking out.

Rigonauts review (PC)

While there’s definitely some fun to be had here, this title ultimately feels more like a mobile game than a PC experience.

Skyrim: Hearthfire review (Xbox 360)

Ever wanted to own land and adopt kids in the land of Skyrim? Well, now you can.

Legends of Pegasus review (PC)

Untapped potential and some noticeably unpolished spots make this PC strategy title hardly worth playing.

Spirits review (PC)

Nice visuals aside, this point-and-click puzzler doesn’t manage to offer up anything more than a frustrating experience.

Dredd 3D review (Movies)

High on violence and sci-fi spirit, this surprisingly enjoyable flick is worth watching by fans of the genre.

Previews

Medal of Honor Warfighter single-player impressions

Despite our demo session’s brevity, there’s no denying that the stage is set for what could be an engaging single-player military shooter mode.

FIFA 13 demo impressions

If you’re a fan of soccer games, keep this one on your radar.

Frontline Tactics hands-on preview

If you’re looking for some strategic gameplay on your PC or Mac (that’s also transferable between your different iOS devices), watch out for this upcoming tactical experience.

GZ Originals

Guild Wars 2 Mystic Forge crafting guide: basics

Need some help crafting in Guild Wars 2? Check out our basics guide!

Ten highlights from this weekend's Gearbox Software Community Day 2012

Shenanigans and Borderlands galore! Check out our footage from this Gearbox event.

Let's Talk Doctor Who: A Town Called Mercy

We take a look at the latest episode of Doctor Who. What’s the verdict?

Missed Comikaze Expo 2012? We got you covered with these pictures

GameZone heads to Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo 2012 and checks out some comic books, cool merch, and cosplayers.

Video Game Jam tasks people to build a game in 48 hours

Get an in-depth look at Video Game Jam and see how these developers manage to turn out a game in just two days.

Battlefield 3: Armored Kill - Tips for fun & winning

If you feel like you might need a little help on the battlefield (See what I did there?), check out these anti-suckage tips.

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Dragon Ball Z for Kinect screens make me want to punch you

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While at the Tokyo Game Show, Namco Bandai decided to release some new screenshots for several of its games. We've been sharing the screens with you right here on GameZone, and now we're givin' ya some more.

The latest batch of screens showcases Dragon Ball Z for Kinect. I don't know how to really describe this other than by saying that it looks like a Dragon Ball Z game, and it's headed to Kinect. Hard facts, people!

In any case, here are some new screens of the game for you to check out if you dig the series. I wonder how this game works. Do you just have to fling your arms around and punch the air? If so, I foresee a lot of injuries. Sweet, hilarious injuries.

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DmC: Devil May Cry for PC is coming 'shortly' after the console versions

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Players who want the PC version of DmC: Devil May Cry are going to have to wait a little longer than console gamers.

"I can't give you a day and date," producer Alex Jones told Eurogamer at the Tokyo Game Show. "What I can say we're endeavoring to get it out as shortly after the main game as possible so there's as little a gap between those two as we can reasonably get."

Jones revealed that Ninja Theory isn't developing the PC version of DmC — it's been outsourced to QLOC, a company that specializes in porting and localization efforts and worked on other Capcom games for computers, such as Street Fighter x Tekken.

"Because it's being developed out of house by a different developer from Ninja Theory there are logistical things involved," he said. "But the plan is to get it out shortly after the ship date for the console version."

Jones also denied that Virgil is a playable character. "I don't want to be coy about that and have people think they're getting one thing when they're getting another.".

As for the newly revealed weapons the Gauntlets, Jones said "they will be the Kryptonite weapon to a couple of the enemies' attacks or the enemies themselves."

DmC: Devil May Cry hits consoles on January 15, 2013.

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FIFA 13 Ultimate Team exploit gets players permanent bans

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A bunch of players just got hit with the ban hammer. EA Sports has issued permanent bans to players that recently used the FIFA 13 Ultimate Team exploit. EA announced on their FIFA 13 Twitter account: "Yesterday, a very small number of users attempted to gain an unfair advantage on the FUT web app. The FUT13 Web App had to be taken offline to be stabilized and ensure a level playing field for all FUT users.

They continued, "Permanent bans for FIFA 13 FUT have been served to all users who attempted to gain an unfair advantage. Thanks for your patience while we create the best experience for all fans of FUT."

The exploit with FIFA 13 Ultimate Team was a browser exploit that allowed people access to restricted packs of football player cards. It's worried among the community that the star players that were sold on the market — like Messi and Ronaldo — will put the game's economy into jeopardy. Supposedly, the web exploit was pretty easy to achieve, and resulted in EA taking down the Ultimate Team 13 web app. It's now back online, but the issues with the game's economy remains, as well as player concerns as to why this same exploit happened for a second year in a row (FUT 12 had the same exploit last year).

So gamers, do the right thing. When you find an exploit, report it instead of, well, exploiting it.

You can follow Movies and Culture Editor Lance Liebl on Twitter @Lance_GZ

[Source: Eurogamer]

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Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss DLC screens are scary

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Does Dark Souls scare the crap out of anyone else? I mean, it can't just be me, right? I know the game's not a survival horror title, but it's still legit creepy. That moody ambiance, the eerie enemies, that dastardly level of challenge. For me, Dark Souls is a stylistically scary game. Now it's about to get a lot harder for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 owners.

Namco Bandai released some new screenshots of the Artorias of the Abyss DLC. Currently available solely on the PC version of Dark Souls, Artorias of the Abyss will provide more challenges to the game for folks playing on their home consoles.

You can check out the batch of screens in our gallery to the right. See that? It looks like more legitimately scary gameplay. Of course, what makes it so scary is that you just know it's going to be devilishly difficult.

I'm certain a lot of you can't wait.

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Inside Assassin's Creed 3 series concludes with a look at America

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Ubisoft has released the final segment of its four-part "Inside Assassin's Creed 3" video documentary series.

Titled "America, by Land and Sea", the final video introduces you to the whole new world you will play in during the game. The video explores Colonial America, the brand new setting for Assassin's Creed 3. It will take you from the bustling cities of Boston and New York, to the far reaches of the American frontier and vast open seas.

This final video is the perfect conclusion to the series, giving you an overall look at all of the different aspects of Assassin's Creed 3. You'll get a behind the scenes look at the all-new triple environment gameplay, dynamic weather system, crowd and animal AI, and much more. So sit back enjoy the final behind-the-scenes look at Assassin's Creed 3 before it releases on October 30.

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Inside Assassin's Creed 3 series concludes with a look at America

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Ubisoft has released the final segment of its four-part "Inside Assassin's Creed 3" video documentary series.

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Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition 'Artorias of the Abyss' content heading to consoles on October 24

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Atorias of the Abyss, the added content that first appeared on the Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition, will be coming to Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 via digital download.

Atorias of the Abyss takes you into the depths of hell through torturous dungeons where you'll encounter epic boss battles and what many consider to be the most challenging gameplay experiences. In the add-on, the darkness born in the forests of Oolacile is expanding and engulfing the kingdom and all of its people; it is your job to stop it. Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss includes new maps and environments, new boss characters, enemies, non-player characters, and a ton of new weapons and armor.

The DLC content will also provide console players with an "enhanced" online PvP mode allowing players to assemble battles against one another.

The add-on will be available for purchase from PlayStation Netowrk and Xbox LIVE on October 24, 2012 in Europe and Australasia. We have contacted Namco to see about a U.S. release date.

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Kinect Sports Ultimate Collection demo now available

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What’s better than owning one Kinect Sports title? How about owning both titles in a "special" edition. Indeed, Microsoft recently announced the Kinect Sports Ultimate Collection that simply includes both titles in one bundle. Today, gamers who are unfamiliar with the games can get their arm waving actions on with the official Xbox LIVE Gold-exclusive demo. From football to volleyball, the fun will never end, unless you happen to tear a rotator cuff or tear an ACL, but that’s a real gaming experience, right?

Below you can find more information on the Kinect Sports Ultimate Collection, and more importantly, the official demo:

Kinect Sports Ultimate Collection Demo

Kinect Sports Ultimate Collection art

Price: Free (Gold-exclusive)

Download Size: 1.93 GB

Description: "This ultimate collection has two best-selling* Kinect™ games wrapped into one – putting 13 great sporting games at your fingertips. So grab your friends and compete for a personal best or jump in and out of the action in team Party Mode! Anyone can play in these controller-free, full-body sports games. With your body as the controller, nothing comes between you and the action! *Best-selling based on U.S. sales as of March 2012, reported by the NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service."

To download the official Kinect Sports Ultimate Collection demo directly to your Xbox 360, click here.

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