Never one to support the rumor that rap stars are at all diluted as to their own self importance, 50 Cent is back for more gun-slinging and to engage in the cappin' of various mofo's. Folks, may I introduce: 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand.
This time, for some reason, he's shooting up terrist types in the Middle East. Valuable combat strategies that can be gleaned from a quick viewing of this trailer include: always abandon cover and run toward the bullets, drop your weapon if you have an opportunity to engage in flashy hand-to-hand combat, and never worry about your own wake of destruction -- it'll only hurt everybody but you.
50 Cent: BOTS is looking at a Fall 2008 release on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Here's some good news to start the afternoon off with if you're an Atlus fan, as the company has officially confirmed that its Persona 3 FES is indeed coming to North America and will include both the regular and bonus content for the very happy price of $29.99. For those of you only mildly familiar with the Persona games, they're the ones with demons.
Here's the email confirmation Atlus sent out to its "faithful" this morning:
Ok, we give up. The rumors were true.
Persona 3 FES is coming to North America!
Months of trying to keep FES a secret are now behind us (which means all of us here can reflect on just how futile an effort that was).
So what's the big deal about Persona 3 FES? "FES" is short for "Festival," and in Japan, FES was released as a reward for gamers who picked up the original. Not only does the new FES content enhance the original game, but the new FES component is actually a game in and of itself, accessible right from the get-go. We think of it as two games on one disc. It is the definitive Persona 3 experience.
We will be releasing the stand-alone version of FES. There was of course the option of just releasing the "Append" disc (which would have required ownership of the original game), but in the end, we didn't want you to have to own anything else to enjoy the experience.
We'll have a ton more updates going out for FES soon, telling you about the extra features, content, and modes for you to enjoy. Thanks for being patient. We're glad you stuck around.
Oh, and we decided to set the suggested retail for FES at $29.99, just for the heck of it. Thanks for continuing to support us, Atlus Faithful!
Look for the game on April 22 (take that, evil ebay prices!) You can check out the Persona 3 FES website here, if you're curious, and of course you can view the fresh teaser trailer below.
Microsoft and Epic Games has officially announced, in their keynote speech at this year's GDC event, that Gears of War 2 is slated for a November 2008 release for the Xbox 360.
The first trailer for THQ's Deadly Creatures on the Wii is available tonight and linked below for your viewing pleasure.
The game is being developed by Rainbow Studios, the team behind Motorcross Madness, Cars, and ATV Offroad Fury; for this reason I haven't gotten my hopes up, but I admit that I'm curious... monsters go oh-so-well with destruction.
Here's an interesting Ubisoft trailer for the evening, this one for Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 on the PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. The video is advertising the "limited edition" version; you can check out the list of features below to see if it's worth the extra $10. Check out the hot key chain.
Includes Collectible Poker Chip Key Chain
Limited Edition Bonus Disk
Exclusive Strategy Video: With insider tips and secrets from the developers, pro gamers, and Frag Dolls you won't get anywhere else.
Pro Gamer Interview: Get an exclusive look at the life of a pro gamer with MLG player FinestX.
MLG Pro Circuit '07 Season Highlights: Watch the pros take on the most heated matches of '07.
Tom Clancy's EndWar(TM) Sneak Peek: Join the Frag Dolls for a hands-on look at the latest thrilling game in the Tom Clancy arsenal.
Since when do "insider tips" and commentary from the "Frag Dolls" make something a "special" edition?
Since its announcement, Assassin's Creed: Altair's Chronicles has been kept pretty close to Ubisoft's maternal chest, odd for a game that could conceivably be such a big deal.
Well here's some gameplay footage. Do not watch while operating heavy machinery.
I guess the minigame shown near the end to pick pockets looks pretty interesting. It appears you scratch out the screen to reveal the contents, then have to drag the thing you want out of the pocket like a medieval game of Operation.
I haven't been following Faith and a .45 very closely, because there's been no reason to, and this "teaser" doesn't really change things. If you like the Ken Burns effect as applied to concept artwork and split-second takes from gameplay with uncomfortable, forced camera angles you should love this.
The SD video is above, or hit the link below for the HD version.
Recent rumors sparked by Edge Magazine's report that Far Cry 2 will feature mutating foes, a mutating character (with mutant powers), and will be a PlayStation 3 exclusive have been shot down by the game's creative director, Clint Hocking, via this videoblog.
Hocking states that "there are no mutants of any kind in Far Cry 2 and we are releasing simultaneously on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360!"
In more Ubisoft news, the company has unveiled a new trailer for its Far Cry 2, this one showcasing the game's engine. Take a peek below. The game is set to release for the PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360, with the PC launch dated for March.
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