Dead Space 3 Release Date August 14, 2012

The first Dead Space launched in 2008 and already had an animated direct-to-video feature and graphic novel to accompany it.  Since then the series has been seen on platforms ranging from the PC to the Wii, and even the iPhone.

Dead Space 3 will feature an expanded campaign story for people who plan to play the game with a second player, a first for the series.  The game is being shown at this year’s Gamescom, which is where this awesome trailer is from.

Dead Space 3 is coming February 5th, 2013 to the PC, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360.

Metal Gear Solid 4 Version 2.0 Patch Notes August 13, 2012

Version 2.0 has been released for Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots in the United States, and I wanted to take some time to post some of the specific details about the new patch.

The big news is that version 2.0 includes Trophy Support, which has been the most requested feature by players for several years.  The problem is that previous game saves cannot be used to earn trophies, and new saves created in version 2.0 are not compatible with older versions of the game.

The patch also includes a full game installation option, which cuts out the installation requirement at the end of each act in the game.  I’ve done a video to time just how long a complete installation takes.

I really wish they would have included a demo theater option.

The patch will automatically be downloaded upon boot, and will not need to be downloaded through the Playstation Store separately.  The patch is 517MB in size and is a required download.

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is a Playstation 3 exclusive.

How To Transfer Data and Games from Nintendo 3DS to 3DS XL August 10, 2012

Planning to upgrade from a Nintendo DSi or 3DS to the brand new 3DS XL? Purchase a lot of games on one device and don’t want to lose them? It’s actually dirt simple to transfer all your internal data, saves and games from one device to another.

You will need to have both devices handy in order to make use of the transfer process, the original device’s memory card, and both must be connected to the same internet-connected WiFi hotspot. Then, just follow these simple steps, and you’ll be playing all your old games on your new device in no time.

It also looks like this transfer process will work with other Nintendo DS devices, like the DSi.

UPDATE:  If you have an older model DS, like the DSi, and you want to transfer its data to a 3DS, you can, just follow these instructions instead.

You should also register your new device with Club Nintendo to get an extended warranty from Nintendo on it, and some bonus points which can be redeemed for prizes or downloadable games.

Nintendo 3DS XL is launching August 19th, 2012 in North America.

Halo 4 Weapons Revealed August 10, 2012

Halo Waypoint has released this trailer for Halo 4 which shows off all the weapons that the UNSC plans to bring to the fight.  From the looks of it, these weapons will be offered to multiplayer combatants, and each has their own strengths and weaknesses.  Some old favorites do look like they are returning, but a bunch of whole new weapons are coming as well, it is, after all, the future.

Is that a Rail Gun I see?

If you prefer to hear the weapons better, you can check out this trailer as well.  343 Industries promises all the weapon sounds in Halo 4 have been rebuilt.

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

Sound Shapes Released August 7, 2012

When I first demoed the Playstation Vita at E3 2011, I was given five games to test, each to show me a wide spectrum of the functionality of the device.  Those games were, Uncharted: Golden Abyss, Little Big Planet (Vita), Virtua Tennis, Little Deviants and Sound Shapes.

All of the games impressed me, and it opened me up to the possiblity of actually getting a Vita.  However, of the five games I played on the Vita, as far as I know, before today only Uncharted: Golden Abyss and Little Deviants have actually been released.

Today, Sound Shapes is out for download on the Playstation Vita and the Playstation 3.

I first demoed the game at E3 2011 and found myself enjoying the gameplay quite a bit.  The game controlled quite simply, but to me the game’s experience was more than just advancing from level to level, what made the game so enjoyable was the soundtrack that you would unlock in each part of the level.

Now, it looks like in the year since I originally demoed the game, a lot more has been added to it, take a look for yourselves at CORPOREAL, a new feature that will be part of the game.

Sound Shapes is out now for download on the Playstation Network for the Playstation 3 and Playstation Vita.

Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance Release Details July 25, 2012

The first game in the Kingdom Hearts series for the Nintendo 3DS, Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance, is getting closer and closer to release.  In fact, they’ve already started airing the game’s release trailer on tv!

For those of you who just can’t wait for the game to come out there’s going to be a launch event hosted by Nintendo World in New York City on Saturday July 28th, from 9am-1pm.

Also, if you’re interested in the contents of the game’s special edition, check out this developer unboxing of the game’s special edition, called the Mark of Mastery Edition, which is coming out with the game.

Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance is coming July 31st, 2012 exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS.

Next Generation Final Fantasy Engine E3 2012 Demo July 24, 2012

At E3 this past year, Square-Enix, the company behind such games as Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts, demoed their next generation graphics engine to the press.  It is without a doubt one of the most beautiful and technologically advanced graphical engines I have seen to date.  So check it out, and make sure to bump it up to High-Definition!

The demo is solely a technical display and is not a teaser for any game they have currently in development.  However, any future games they have in development, including any future, currently unannounced, Final Fantasy games, may make use of this technology.  It is currently designed to support game consoles, PCs, and mobile platforms.

You can check out more about the tech demo and engine on their official website.

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance VR Gameplay July 23, 2012

VR Training has always been a staple of the Metal Gear Solid series.  It was first seen in the original Metal Gear Solid game with three sets of 10 missions and a single “survival” mission.  When the game was re-released in Japan, 300 new VR missions were included, and they were the only component of the re-release that came over to the United States on the Playstation.  VR Missions returned in the re-release of Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance, which added 300 more VR Missions, all of which were brought over to the Metal Gear Solid: HD Collection for Xbox 360 and PS3.

So it’s quite fitting that Konami and Platinum Games decided to show off the VR Training Missions for the new Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance game.  In this gameplay video, we get to see how the game’s controls are going to work, and just what possibilities open up for the player to have a sword that can cut EVERYTHING.

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is coming to PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 in 2013.

Death Rally PC Trailer July 21, 2012

Death Rally, the first game made by Remedy, creators of Alan Wake and Max Payne, is coming back to PC with all the new features and enhancements made for the iOS and Android versions of the game.  Take a look!

Death Rally is coming (back) to PC August 3rd, 2012.

San Diego Comic Con 2012 – Halo 4 Panel July 21, 2012

Posted up by the Halo Waypoint guys, here is the complete Halo 4 Panel from this year’s San Diego Comic Con.  If you prefer to watch it on your TV, you can also check this video out on the Halo Waypoint program for the Xbox 360.

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