In the new inFamous 2 trailer, protagonist Cole McGrath shows off his new ice and oil powers. The game, which will have user-generated levels and a host of other new things.
The game’s slated for a June release. Check out the trailer after the break. READ MORE
Looking forward to Square Enix and Obsidian’s take on the Dungeon Siege series? Well you’ll have to wait a bit longer, but the wait may be less painful.
Dungeon Siege III has been pushed back a few weeks from a May 31 release to June 21. The good news? If you’re planning on picking up the PC version, you can pre-purchase on Steam and get the first two games in the series for free to help keep yourself occupied until then.
Nippon Ichi Software America made an announcement we all knew was coming: when we can expect a U.S. release of the fourth installment in the Disgaea series. Subtitled A Promise Unforgotten, the game will release sometime in September of this year.
For more information, including details of a contest, check out the game’s official site.
Sonic the Hedgehog always elicits fond memories of my childhood and it’s been unfortunate that Sega hasn’t capitalized on the little blue guy the way that Nintendo has with Mario and Zelda. I’m hoping that could change this year.
Sega sent over a new teaser trailer to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Sonic and a release dated for this year. I’m holding my breath and wishing for an amazing new Sonic experience. Hit the jump to watch the video. READ MORE
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Editor’s note: writer Paul Bishop took a look at the beta for Zipper Interactive’s SOCOM 4, out April 19th. Here are his impressions.
While the name SOCOM stands for something for a lot of die-hard fans, SOCOM 4 takes the core gameplay and updates it with some Call of Duty mechanics, and throws in a good measure of MAG multiplayer awesomeness. Almost a reimagining of the series, this title hopes to lure in the fanboys and the newbies with a revamped scheme. 16-on-16 battles make for great action, as the PS3 shows its true colors maintaining these complex confrontations without missing a beat. The game is beautifully rendered, and character models are some of the most detailed available for a multiplayer title. Unfortunately, the two beta maps only show a washed-out color scheme. The Port Authority map has a reason to be drab and gray due to the shipyard location, but the Assault and Battery semi-jungle map could be more lush. READ MORE
