Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn Live-Action Movie Trailer July 13, 2012

I present to you the trailer, fresh from the San Diego Comic Con, for what may be the closest thing we ever will get to a feature-length live-action Halo movie.

Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn will release its first part on October 5th, 2012 to Halo Waypoint and Machinima Prime.  A feature-length director’s cut of the movie will be included in the Halo 4 Limited Collector’s Edition, which will release on November 6th, 2012.

Playstation 3 Firmware 4.21 Released July 6, 2012

When running the system update program on the Playstation 3 last night I noticed Firmware 4.21 was released.

No release notes were included with the update, so its unknown what it does, and it is currently not required for access to the Playstation Network.

You can download Firmware 4.21 by using the System Update feature in the Playstation 3’s settings menu.  It’s currently not required to access the Playstation Network but that may be subject to change.

Final Fantasy VII PC Re-Release Announced July 4, 2012

One of the most beloved Japanese Console Role-Playing Games of all time is going to be getting a re-release, and its for the PC.  Final Fantasy VII, the game that literally wrote the book for JRPGs, is coming back to the PC.

This is no mere re-release of the original PC port of the game which came out in the late 90s.  The PC version of the game will be updated to support modern computer hardware and operating systems.  Online users will also get support for online cloud saves, game achievements, and a whole lot more.

My words cannot do this justice, just take a look at this trailer for yourselves.

I think Square has heard my pleas, but they didn’t need to go all out like this.  Hopefully this will convince them to re-release the console version of the game on retail disc as well.

The new version of Final Fantasy VII is coming soon to PC.  It is already out for the PS1 and can be purchased for download on PS3 and PSP through the Playstation Network.

Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn Live-Action Teaser July 2, 2012

As previously announced, there is going to be a live-action prequel series in anticipation for Halo 4’s release in November, 2012.  And now, Microsoft has just released the first trailer for that series, called Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn.

You can watch the teaser right here on Halo Waypoint or watch it below!

The full trailer for the series will be released during the San Diego Comic Con between July 12th to July 15th.

The first episode of Forward Unto Dawn will release in October, 2012 through Machinima Prime and Halo Waypoint.  A Director’s Cut of the series will be included with the Halo 4 Legendary Edition.

This isn’t the first time a live-action Halo series has been produced, but this is probably the most ambitious one that Microsoft has done.  Microsoft had previously released a three-part series which was edited into a short film for Halo 3’s launch, called Halo: Landfall, which was produced by Peter Jackson and directed by Neill Blomkamp.

Halo 4 is coming November 6th, 2012 exclusive to the Xbox 360.

Assassin’s Creed III 4th of July Trailer July 2, 2012

In the US, the 4th of July is a national holiday where we celebrate the liberation of our country from the British Crown.  In Assassin’s Creed III, you’ll be taking part in that liberation as you control a new assassin through the fight for America’s independence.

Quite fittingly, in honor of the 4th of July holiday, Ubisoft has released this new trailer for the game.  Check it out!

Assassin’s Creed III is coming October 30th, 2012 to the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360.

Playstation 3 Firmware 4.20 Released June 26, 2012

A required update has been released for the Playstation 3 today.  According to the release notes included with the update’s installer, Firmware 4.20 allows for users to copy multiple save files at once, and increases the Power-Save functionality of the device.

You still will not be able to copy save files that are copy-protected, but current non-protected save files should work just fine with this new functionality.

You can download Firmware 4.20 with the System Update program located in the Settings menu of the Playstation 3’s XMB menu.

The update is required to access the Playstation Network.

Journey: Collector’s Edition Announced For Retail June 26, 2012

No longer exclusive to just being downloaded through the Playstation Network, thatgamecompany has officially announced Journey: Collector’s Edition, which will include all three games they developed exclusive to the Playstation 3.

Journey: Collector’s Edition will include full versions of FlOw, Flower and Journey all on one Blu-Ray Disc and include a bunch of brand new extras:

• 30-minute behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Journey
• Creator Commentary play-throughs of all three games
• Three exclusive mini-games from thatgamecompany
• Concept art and screenshot galleries for all three games
• Original soundtracks for all three games
• PS3 dynamic themes and wallpapers
• PSN avatars including 8 exclusive new Journey avatars never released before
• Official game trailers and developer diary videos
• Reversible cover art

Journey: Collector’s Edition is coming August 28, 2012 exclusive to the Playstation 3.

Nintendo 3DS XL Announced June 23, 2012

Reggie Fils-Amie of Nintendo of America has officially announced the new model 3DS, called the 3DS XL.  It’s going to have two bigger screens, as well as a longer average battery life than the original 3DS.

The Nintendo 3DS XL will not only boast two larger screens than the original 3DS featured, but also will come bundled with a 4GB SD Card, which can be used to store digital games purchased and downloaded off the Nintendo 3DS Store.  Battery life is expected to be 3.5-6.5 hours on a full charge.

In North America, at least two colors are promised at launch, red with black and blue with black.

The Nintendo 3DS XL is coming August 19th, 2012 for $199.99US.

Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut Release Date June 23, 2012

Bioware has announced the release date for the Mass Effect 3 Extended Cut, which will expand the Mass Effect 3 ending.

After the vocal backlash to the ending of Mass Effect 3 shortly after release, Bioware promised that they would address the concerns of the gamer community and provide a deeper, expanded ending which would show further insight to the player than what the game offered at launch.  This content will not change the overall endings of the game but instead provide a longer ending which will show the player more of the consequences of all the decisions they’ve made and the impact its had on the Mass Effect universe.

You can view more of the details about the Extended Cut by watching the interview below.

The Mass Effect 3 Extended Cut will be made available as a free download on Tuesday, June 26th, 2012 for the Xbox 360, PC and Playstation 3 in North America.  International PS3 players will get the content on July 4th, 2012.

ZombiU Video Preview June 21, 2012

Announced originally at the Ubisoft E3 Media Briefing, ZombiU is a brand new franchise from Ubisoft designed exclusively to take advantage of the new Wii U controller.  To get a better feeling for what kind of world this game will be like, here’s the game’s official announcement trailer.

But there’s a lot more to the game than just its atmosphere.  How does it play and more importantly what features can it take advantage of from the Wii U and how do those features help the player?

Well you can be sure that you will have a lot riding on that Wii U controller, and that’s because one bite and the game’s over.  To combat that you’ll have to take full advantage of all the resources you’ll be getting in this game thanks to the Wii U controller.

ZombiU is coming exclusive to the Wii U from Ubisoft.