Worms Revolution gets their ass to Mars in new DLC Pack

Nov 07, 2012

Team17 is proud to announce the release of Worms™ Revolution Mars Pack, the second downloadable content pack for Worms™ Revolution.  Worms™ Revolution Mars Pack requires Worms™ Revolution to play and will be available to download from the Xbox 360 via the Xbox LIVE Arcade Marketplace, PlayStation 3 via the PlayStation®Network Store and PC via Steam on Wednesday 7th November.

Extend your single player experience as you take on more missions in this one giant leap for wormkind. Experience new missions, weapons, customisation and more!

The Worms™ Revolution Mars Pack DLC includes:

• New Campaign Missions. 5 new single player campaign missions set in the new Mars theme.
• Mars Theme. A stunning new Mars theme for Worms™  Revolution that can be used in local and online matches.
• 4 New Weapons. Buffalo, Poison Gun, Lightning Strike and the brand new Crate Strike utility.
• Mars Themed Customisation. 2 new trinkets (Crystal and Alien Skull), 2 new accessories (Space Helmet and Alien Deely Boppers), 1 new gravestone (Spaceship) and a new Mars soundbank.
• Voice Over Talent. Matt Berry reprises his role as Don  Keystone, the unseen narrator who will guide you through the 5 new missions.
• New Achievements/Trophies

Worms™ Revolution Mars Pack will be released on Wednesday 7th November and will be available for:

• PlayStation 3 via the PlayStation®Network Store for £3.19 / $4.99 / €3.99.
• Xbox 360 via the Xbox LIVE Arcade Marketplace for 400 Microsoft Points.
• PC via Steam for £3.99 / $4.99 / €4.99.

Operation Supply Drop weekend prepares to Send Games to Troops Overseas

Nov 06, 2012

Parties organized by gamers across America this weekend will raise funds for and collect video games and consoles to be sent to U.S. troops deployed to Afghanistan as well as being rehabilitated at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.  The events, part of Operation Supply Drop’s national Veteran’s Day “8-Bit Salute to Veterans,” will be held in Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and New York City on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Gamers everywhere are invited to participate.

Attendees and others can contribute via monetary donations or drop boxes.  The events will feature live music, bars, game tournaments and prizes.  Professional athletes will support the Dallas and Los Angeles events.  The Dallas party will also have the Charisma +2 calendar models.  Pamela Horton, an avid gamer and Playboy Playmate Miss October 2012, will be present at the Los Angeles event.

Captain Stephen “Shanghai Six” Machuga, a former Army Airborne Ranger, founded Operation Supply Drop in 2010, after serving for eight years with the US Army, including 13 months in Iraq.  An avid video game player himself, Machuga realized that many soldiers are gamers and don’t have access while deployed to their favorite form of entertainment, one of the few types of leisure activity permitted in high threat areas.

“When soldiers aren’t outside the wire on patrol, their favorite activity is playing video games,” explains Machuga. “Our packages are an immeasurable morale booster; troops are accustomed to getting care packages from strangers full of baby wipes and socks.  Our care packages are designed to blow their socks off.”

Since the charity’s establishment, Operation Supply Drop has raised more than $60,000 in games and gear packages, each with an average value of $2,000 to units deployed in Iraq or Afghanistan. With the help of a variety of allied gaming organizations, Operation Supply Drop’s “8-Bit Salute to Veterans” will be one of the country’s largest efforts undertaken in support of Veteran’s Day. Join one of these groups on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012.

Chicago

Game Pazzo

2011 63rd St.

Downers Grove, Ill. 60516 (West Suburb of Chicago)

6 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Dallas

Kung Fu Saloon

2911 Routh St

Dallas, TX 75204

1 to 9 p.m.

Las Vegas

Insert Coin(s)

512 Fremont St

Las Vegas, NV 89101

7:00-10:00 PM

Los Angeles

Los Angeles Film School

6363 Sunset Boulevard

Hollywood, Calif. 90028

2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

New York

Union Hall

702 Union St.

Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215

Midnight to 4 a.m. (Saturday night into Sunday morning)

If someone would like to make a contribution to Operation Supply Drop, but cannot attend one of the events, there are still several ways to get involved:

• Make a monetary contribution via Paypal to donations@operationsupplydrop.org.

• Contribute new games or consoles to:

Operation Supply Drop (OSD)
9301 Alvyn Lake Cir.
Bristow, VA 20136

Halo 4 from 343 Industries, Launches Worldwide Today

Nov 06, 2012

The Master Chief is back. Poised to become the biggest entertainment launch of the year so far, “Halo 4” is the first chapter of a brand-new saga in the genre-defining, $3 billion franchise that has shaped entertainment history and sold a staggering 46 million games worldwide. Hailed by NBC News as “breathtaking, heart-breaking and awe-inspiring,”¹ “Halo 4” has garnered universal acclaim as one of the top-rated video games of 2012, according to Metacritic. In a year jam-packed with record-breaking Hollywood movies and games, “Halo 4” is expected to break all previous day-one entertainment sales records in 2012, cementing its status as the must-have blockbuster of the year.

Excitement for the return of the Master Chief has swept the globe. In London, a massive illuminated glyph soared over the River Thames, a symbol of the new threat that has awakened in “Halo 4.” The glyph, which measures 50 feet in diameter and weighs 3.2 tons, was illuminated by 113,096 LED lights and represents one of the largest objects ever to be flown by helicopter as a lighting art performance. On Oct. 30, the European country of Liechtenstein was reimagined into a real-life replica of the “Halo” universe, marking the first time a brand has taken over an entire country for an entertainment launch. For one day only, Xbox 360 transformed some of the country’s most iconic landmarks, including a 13th-century castle and a working mine, to create a mysterious alternate universe in the heart of Europe — all inspired by “Halo.”

Around the world, midnight madness swept more than 10,000 stores in more than 40 countries, as hundreds of thousands of fans lined up around city blocks to count down to the game’s release. At marquee launch events in Seattle, Paris, London, Berlin, Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, Sydney and other major cities, throngs of fans, celebrities and athletes flocked to be among the first to play “Halo 4” and participate in other launch activities, such as meeting the creators of the game, viewing private screenings of the live-action digital series “Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn,” and taking photos with the Master Chief.

“‘Halo 4’ marks a rebirth and a new beginning for one of the most beloved and iconic franchises in the modern history of entertainment,” said Phil Spencer, corporate vice president of Microsoft Studios. “Over the past decade, the ‘Halo’ franchise has become a bona fide pop culture phenomenon, and ‘Halo 4’ promises to take the franchise to a new level and set the stage for the next decade of ‘Halo.’”

With the launch of “Halo 4” coinciding with Election Day, Microsoft Corp. is amplifying its get-out-the-vote campaign, which kicked off earlier this year in collaboration with Rock the Vote, to encourage “Halo” and Xbox LIVE fans to exercise their civic duty before jumping into “Halo 4.” The campaign began with voter recruitment efforts at major consumer events as well as a voter registration program on Xbox LIVE and expanded to major launch events and more than 100 college campuses nationwide yesterday.

            [box_light]Developed by Microsoft Studios’ 343 Industries exclusively for the Xbox 360, “Halo 4” is set nearly five years after the events of “Halo 3” and follows the Master Chief and his faithful artificial intelligence (AI) companion Cortana as they venture into a mysterious new world and discover an overpowering ancient evil that threatens to annihilate mankind. “Halo 4” takes the series in a bold new direction by delivering its most epic and explorative campaign yet, alongside a groundbreaking multiplayer offering unlike anything before it, known as Spartan Ops. This story-driven, episodic, cooperative adventure blends immersive storytelling, stunning cinematics and action-packed gameplay to deliver an unprecedented serialized experience. Through a weekly series of cinematic episodes, Spartan Ops continues the story beyond the main campaign by introducing new characters, storylines and gameplay missions over a 10-week season, akin to a high-quality, interactive TV show.[/box_light]

Midway Arcade Origins – Available in Stores Today

Nov 06, 2012

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announces the launch today of Midway Arcade Origins, a collection of Midway titles from the golden age of arcades.  Available for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, the compilation offers more than 30 classic titles on a single disc, priced at $29.99.

New players can experience the seminal classics, while longtime fans of classic arcade games can re-master their favorite titles with new PlayStation®Network Trophies and Xbox 360 Achievements support.  Players will also be able to enjoy many games with up to three of their friends in local, co-op multiplayer and post their high scores online.

The collection offers genre-defining favorites, including Defender, Gauntlet, Joust, Rampage, and Total Carnage, as well as 720°, A.P.B., Arch Rivals, Bubbles, Championship Sprint, Tournament Cyberball 2072, Defender II, Gauntlet II, Joust 2, Marble Madness, Pit-Fighter, Rampart, Robotron 2084, Root Beer Tapper, Satan’s Hollow, Sinistar, Smash TV, Spy Hunter, Spy Hunter II, Super Off Road, Super Sprint, Toobin’, Vindicators Part II, Wizard of Wor, Xenophobe, and Xybots.

Developed by Backbone Entertainment, Midway Arcade Origins is rated T for Teen.

The Second GTA V Trailer is coming on the 14th of November

Nov 05, 2012

This comes straight from PR, as is. I have no other information or special links. They’re just as cryptic as everyone else.

http://www.rockstargames.com/V/

MechWarrior Online Open Beta Trailer Shows Off Latest Maps & Content!

Nov 05, 2012

Today Piranha Games and Infinite Game Publishing is celebrating its recent release into Open Beta. This new trailer shows off new content and maps that went live with the Open Beta patch. Best of all, fans can now jump into the game immediately now that Open Beta is live!

Gameplay Trailer:

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Hellboy And Friends Arrive in “BigHead BASH”

Nov 05, 2012

Spicy Horse Games, the creative force behind “Alice: Madness Returns,” “Crazy Fairies,” and “American McGee’s Grim” announced today that the latest update to “BigHead BASH” adds Hellboy characters to its lineup of collectible fighting toys.

Monday’s update adds Hellboy himself as well as Liz, Abe Sapien, Kraus, and Roger to “BigHead BASH’s” collection of characters. Players take the comic book cast into battle, waging head-expanding battle across a wacky selection of maps and arenas. Based on and licensed from the Dark Horse Comics Hellboy titles, all characters are artistically approved by Dark Horse.

Players can purchase the new figures through the “BigHead BASH” shop, available within the game itself.

New Rise of the Triad Production/Gameplay Video and ROTT Weaponry

Nov 05, 2012

What’s it like rebooting a classic shooter as crazy as Rise of the Triad for today’s discerning gamer? That’s the subject of the first Production Diary documentary:

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Forza Horizon DLC out on Tuesday, the November Bondurant Car Pack

Nov 03, 2012

The newest “Forza Horizon” Car Pack will be available for download starting Tuesday, November 6 on Xbox LIVE Marketplace, adding a new batch of amazing cars for “Forza Horizon” fans to collect, drive and explore the open roads of Colorado in. From off-road beasts designed to tame any surface to legendary drift cars, the November Bondurant Car Pack has something for car fans of every stripe.

The November Bondurant Car Pack for “Forza Horizon” includes six vehicles prepped and ready to tackle the open roads of Forza Horizon’s Colorado, including:

• 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Spyder Performante: At 3,274 pounds overall, this is the lightest open-top Lamborghini ever. Carbon fiber abounds, from the door panels to the center tunnel cover. Even among its Lambo brethren, the Performante stands out as something special.
• 2012 Shelby 1000: The Shelby 1000 is not just a Mustang with immense horsepower, it is an entirely custom-built machine. Mash the pedal on the right and unleash this conservatively rated 950 horsepower monster and it will be obvious: This is a car that Carroll Shelby would have been proud of.
• 2010 BMW M3 GTS: The ultimate factory M3 comes with more in all the right departments and less wherever it made sense for a street-legal track car. Lightened everywhere conceivable and fully adjustable from the suspension to the rear wing, the M3 GTS is a versatile weapon on the track or the open road.
• 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C: Marketed as “the fastest streetcar in the world,” the 427 — the “S/C” stands for “semi-competition” — is the most desirable of all the Shelby Cobra variants. Out of the 100 that were planned, only 53 were built. In essence, the S/C is nothing less than a purpose-built race car, converted at the last minute for street use.
• 1994 Nissan 240SX SE: Some fans say the drift scene begins (and ends) with the 240 SX SE. Low cost, lightweight, and with plenty of power, the SE earned its legendary status one E-brake slide at a time. Whether driving for points or just hooning it up, the 240SX is a willing partner in the thrilling automotive dance of drifting.
• 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon: Whether cruising on asphalt or tearing up Forza Horizon’s backroads, this beast is as rugged as it comes. Perfect for drivers looking to indulge an outdoorsy bent or for those who just want to intimidate the competition, the Rubicon always delivers. 

The November Bondurant Car Pack will be available on Tuesday, November 6 on the Xbox LIVE marketplace for 400 Microsoft Points.

Mania News: TrackMania² Valley Announced

Nov 02, 2012

Some of you have waited for it for a while, and we’re now happy to announce the coming of TrackMania² Valley in ManiaPlanet in 2013!

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Mania News: TrackMania² Stadium Announced

Nov 02, 2012

Today we are happy to announce that a new TrackMania environment will soon be integrated into ManiaPlanet: Stadium. This all-time favorite played by millions around the world through TrackMania Nations Forever will be available in ManiaPlanet in early 2013.

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Mania News: ShootMania Storm – Beta 2 and Release Date

Nov 02, 2012

Beta 2 of ShootMania Storm will come in December, adding lots of improvements to the game, including new gameplay mechanics and new blocks.

And to better illustrate this, here’s a small teaser of what’s to come:

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DUST 514 Double XP Event – New Build Info & Screens

Nov 02, 2012

Recently, CCP launched the latest version of the game, Codex. If you’re not familiar, this newest update features a significant amount of enhancements and improvements to DUST. CCP has constantly been gathering feedback from beta players and implementing that into each major update to the beta. Some of the newest updates in Codex include:

• Corporations: Just like in EVE Online players can join forces to communicate, strategize and eliminate opposing squads by joining and forming corporations in DUST 514
• Female avatars: The variety of mercenary increases as the ability to create a female mercenary is added to the DUST 514 beta.
• New Weapons: The expansive list of weapons and their abilities increases with the Codex update. Buffs to existing weapons are joined by new melee weapons and lethal new guns.
• Skills:  Earn and accrue skill points in battle to improve advantage on the battlefield.
• Environments: The battlegrounds of DUST 514 are now as diverse as planets in New Eden.

Additionally this weekend all players that log in and play DUST 514 will earn Double Skill Points (SP) from their battles. Every battle from now through November 8 will award twice the SP, making player’s skills skyrocket the more they take part in beta hostilities. The DUST 514 beta is online 23/7, so log on and jump into battle.

Gemini Wars Multiplayer and Skirmish Update Available Now

Nov 02, 2012

Iceberg Interactive is proud to announce the 4x real-time strategy game Gemini Wars is available today on Steam. After the initial boxed release of its single-player campaign this summer, developer Camel101 updated its game with free Skirmish and Multiplayer modes included in the newly priced version. Gemini Wars can now be purchased on Steam with a 20% launch discount for $15.99 for both Windows PC and Mac.

“Created by a team of science fiction and strategy fans, Gemini Wars is the product of hard work and a lot of passion,” said CEO Bruno Cesteiro, Camel101. “As a small indie developer, it’s with great excitement that we see Gemini Wars coming to Steam, which has now extended gameplay, thanks to the skirmish and multiplayer modes.”

Gemini Wars Game Features:

• Three unique factions, with different units and strategies.
• Sixteen epic single-player missions.
• Skirmish and Multiplayer game modes provide endless re-playability.
• Players will control fleets of starships, space stations, and planetary bases.
• Cinematic battle camera and CGI cinematics during the campaign.
• Research trees lead to powerful units and upgrades.
• Planetary colonization, planetary invasion, and boarding actions.
• Battles take place across the galaxy in multiple star systems.Unique gameplay provides a refreshing twist to the 4x RTS genre.
• Increased gameplay speed.
• Many minor fixes based on player feedback.

Get in on the war between the United Space Federation and the Alliance of Free Worlds in Gemini Wars. A bloody conflict that seems to have reached a stalemate is about to change when a third faction unexpectedly appears. Players take control of a fleet commander who returns from exile, rises through the ranks of the United Space Federation forces, and joins an epic war across the stars. Players can build space stations and fortify their positions, build up fleets, and engage in this amazing real-time strategy game.

The Multiplayer and Skirmish updates are available now and free to previous owners of the game, and the full updated game is available for Windows PC and Mac through Steam for $19.99. Gemini Wars is rated E 10+ by the ESRB. For media interested in a review code, please email Danitra Alomia,danitra@reverbinc.com. For more information on Gemini Wars,please visit: www.iceberg-interactive.com or geminiwars.camel101.com.