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Mass Effect 2 Special Collectors Edition revealed
Bioware has announced Mass Effect 2: Special Collector’s Edition, which will release alongside the normal edition of the game on January 26, 2010 (January 29 in Europe) for Xbox 360 and PC. It will cost $70 on Xbox 360 and $60 on PC.
So what comes with this collector’s edition? Nothing too out of the ordinary but it should still keep fans happy.
Here is what comes in the Special Edition package:
* Premium Tin Case.
* 28-Page hardcover “Art of Mass Effect 2″ book.
* Issue #1 of the Mass Effect Redemption comic book.
* Bonus DVD with behind-the-scenes “The Making of Mass Effect 2″ videos.
* Exclusive in-game weapons and armor.
“We’re really excited to roll out this Collectors’ Edition featuring so many unique items, including special Collectors’ Edition armor and weapons and content that will surprise Mass Effect fans,” said Dr. Ray Muzyka, co-founder, BioWare and Group General Manager of the RPG/MMO Group of EA. “The limited edition comic book and bonus DVD will really enhance and expand the overall Mass Effect 2 experience.”
The Mass Effect trilogy is an emotionally charged science fiction adventure set in a vast universe filled with dangerous alien life and mysterious, uncharted planets. In Mass Effect 2, players will once again step into the role of the heroic Commander Shepard, commanding their crew of some of the most dangerous operatives from across the galaxy on a mission so challenging that it’s potentially suicidal. Featuring intense shooter action, a rich futuristic storyline, space exploration and emotionally engaging character interaction, the game delivers an unparalleled cinematic experience.
Here is the latest developer diary for Mass Effect 2, which takes a look at the enemies in the game.
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A new official Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time movie trailer has been released and boy is it stunning!
Actually, the film looks very reminiscent of the kind of high-quality, epic film as Pirates of the Caribeean. Thanks no doubt to the endless stream of money available to producer Jerry Bruckheimer due to the success of those films.
I also love how the Prince of Persia film seems to take some cues from Assassin’s Creed as well. One of those early scenes almost looks like it was ripped straight out of the Assassin’s Creed games.
The movie looks like it is staying as true as you can expect to the game. And that is a very surprising, and very nice, surprise.
The move is set for release on May 28, 2010.
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Multiplayer Beta exclusive to PS3
The multiplayer beta for Battlefield: Bad Company 2 will be exclusive to the PlayStation 3 announced publisher Electronic Arts.
The beta will start on November 19 and you can sign up for the Battlefield: Bad Company 2 PS3 beta at the official Battlefield website.
“This is an outstanding opportunity for PlayStation gamers to get early access to one of the most action-packed and polished shooters in the marketplace,” said Sony CEA Senior Vice President of Publisher Relations Rob Dyer.
Featured in the beta will be a 24-player map called Arica Harbor that will showcase the revised Rush mode. This map takes place in Chile which is a completely different environment than the Russian.
Although this beta is exclusive to the PS3, there will still be a beta for the PC in December. There’ll also be a multiplayer demo for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC early next year.
Here is the announcement trailer.
Via 1UP
All Starter Pokemon in Heart Gold and Soul Silver revealed by Nintendo
The Pokemon starters for Pokemon HeartGold & SoulSilver and the starter’s evolutions have been revealed by Nintendo since the games are already out in Japan.
These upcoming games are remakes of the original Pokemon Gold and Pokemon Silver that were released for the Game Boy Color way back in 2000.
There are three different sets of starters in the game that you can acquire. Below is the list:
Johto Pokemon Starters
The first set of starters you get in the game are the Johto starters, and include Chikorita, Cyndaquil and Totodile. These Pokemon got their debut in the original Pokemon Gold & Silver. You will choose one of these three at the beginning of the game.
Kanto Pokemon Starters
The second set of Pokemon you can get in the game are the Kanto Starter Pokemon including Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle from Pokemon FireRed and Pokemon LeafGreen (They made their debut in the original Pokemon games Pokemon Red & Pokemon Blue way back in 1998 on the original Game Boy). These Pokemon can be obtained by paying Professor Oak a visit after you have earned all 16 Badges and defeated your rival Red. As always, you will only be able to choose one of the three.
Hoenn Pokemon Starters
The third and last batch of Pokemon Starters that you can acquire are the Hoenn Starter Pokemon. You can get one of these three Pokemon, who made their debut in Pokemon Ruby and Pokemon Sapphire, by visiting Steven Stone in Silph Co. in Saffron City after you have defeated your rival Red. As always you can only pick one of the three.
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Demon’s Souls cheats to unlockables (PS3)
Looking for Demon’s Souls cheats? Below you will find guides, secrets, tips, hints and more for this highly acclaimed PS3-exclusive hardcore role-playing game.
Begginer’s Guide to Starting Demon Souls Strong (thx to tm10)
Demon’s Souls Tutorial Video Guide (thx to tm10)
How to Save Souls (Glitch)
There is a way to easily save souls using a glitch. As soon as your character dies, hit the PS Button BEFORE the game auto-saves. If done correctly, when you reload your game you should start close tow here you originally were when you died but you will MAINTAIN all of the Souls you had before you died.
How to Find Hidden Items in Boletarian Palace
You can find hidden items within the Boletarian Palace after you have killed the Red Dragon inside. Once you have defeated it, return to the area where you were the two dragons were sleeping (before the bridge to the main gate lever). Now that the dragon is gone, you will be able to get some bonus items that include: Ring of Strength, Ring of Fire Resistance and a Renounced Hero Soul.
How to Fight the Old One Early On
There is a way to fight the Old One earlier than usual. To do so, you must first defeat the Vanguard that you find at the end of the tutorial stage. After that, you will be sent to an area with a large dragon outside the windows, soldier’s souls, and some items. If you go outside, you will encounter the Old One. Who will kill you, sending you back to the Nexus to continue your game.
How to Defeat the Red Dragon
To defeat the Red Dragon (which you will fight on the bridge going to the Tower Knight), make sure you have a crossbow with 100 bolts. Now make your way to the top of the first tower on the bridge and kill the two archers. You will then see three archer windows, head towards the one to the far right which should take you between 20 to 30 minutes. Now you will want to lock onto the Red Dragon every time he swoops down to attack you with his fire breath. Do this and you will eventually kill him. Your reward is 8,000 Souls and his lead Soul.
How to Beat Red Dragon Video Guide (thx to tm10)
How to Activate Halloween Mode
You can activate Halloween Mode whenever you choose by simply setting the PlayStation 3’s system clock to October 31st. This makes the enemies much more difficult to defeat, but you’ll gain better rewards. Good luck!
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Forza 3 cheats to unlockable bonus cars and achievements (Xbox 360)
Here are the unlockable Forza Motorsport 3 bonus cars listed for your perusal. In addition to this cheats and video tips guide, we’ll also list all the of the Achievements you can earn in the game.
In order to unlock the following bonus cars, you need to reach the corresponding level for the car you want to unlock. Once you do the car will now be playable in your game.
Here is the list of bonus cars in Forza 3
Level 1: 2010 Fiat Abarth 500 Esseesse
Level 2: 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera Italia Independent
Level 3: 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco GT
Level 4: 2003 Ranault Sport Clio V6
Level 5: 2009 Ford Focus RS
Level 6: 2004 Vauxhall VX220 Turbo
Level 7: 2007 Ford Shelby GT500
Level 8: 2008 Maserati GranTurismo
Level 9: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS
Level 10: 2006 Lotus Exige Cup 240
Level 11: 2009 BMW Motorsport M5 E60
Level 12: 2009 Lexus IS F
Level 13: 2007 SEAT Leon Supercup
Level 14: 2005 Honda NSX-R GT
Level 15: 2009 Ferrari California
Level 16: 2009 Jaguar XKR-S
Level 17: 2002 BMW Motorsport M3-GTR
Level 18: 2007 Peugeot Super 2000
Level 19: 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Level 20: 2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro
Level 21: 2005 Ford Ford GT
Level 22: 2009 Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series
Level 23: 2005 TVR Sagaris
Level 24: 2008 Porsche 911 GT2 (997)
Level 25: 2008 Lamborghini Reventon
Level 26: 2002 Nissan MINE’S R34 Skyline GT-R
Level 27: 2006 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
Level 28: 2006 Lamborghini Miura Concept
Level 29: 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR
Level 30: 2009 Bugatti Veyron 16.4
Level 31: 2009 Holdon #2 Commodore VG
Level 32: 2006 Ferrari #62 Risi Competizone F430GT
Level 33: 2008 Porsche #45 Flying Lizard 911 GT3-RSR
Level 34: 2009 BMW Motorsport #92 Rahal Letterman Racing M3 GT2
Level 35: 2005 Ferrari FXX
Level 36: 2007 Chevrolet #4 Corvette C6.R
Level 37: 2008 Nissan #23 XANAVI NISMO GT-R
Level 38: 2006 Aston Martin #007 Aston Martin Racing DBR9
Level 39: 2008 Lexus #6 Eneos SC430
Level 40: 2008 Konigsegg CCGT
Level 41: 1997 McLaren #43 F1 GTR
Level 42: 2005 Maserati #15 JMB Racing MC12
Level 43: 1998 Porsche #26 AG 911 GT1-98
Level 44: 2003 Saleen #2 Konrad Motorsports S7R
Level 45: 2008 Porsche #7 Penske Racing RS Spyder Evo
Level 46: 2009 Mazda #16 Dyson Racing B09/86
Level 47: 2006 Audi #2 Audi Sport North America R8
Level 48: 2009 Acura #66 de Ferran Motorsports ARX-02a
Level 49: 2006 Audi #8 Audi Sport Team Joest Audi R10 TDi
Level 50: 2009 Peugeot #9 Peugeot Sport Total 908
XBOX 360 ACHIEVEMENTS LIST
Earn the Achievement to get the corresponding amount of GamerPoints added to your GamerScore.
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On Xbox Live Arcade today: Wallace and Gromit Episodes 2, 3 and 4
From today, at 9AM GMT (2AM PDT), you can play Telltale Games’ Wallace & Gromit Episodes 2, 3 and 4 on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360. Wallace & Gromit Episodes 2, 3 and 4 will be available worldwide (except in Japan) for 800 Microsoft Points per episode (that’s US$10 / €9.60 / £6.80 / CAN$12.40 / AU$13.20).
Wallace & Gromit Episode 2: The Last Resort
Join Wallace & Gromit in The Last Resort, the second tale in their newest adventure series. When unrelenting rain ruins their holiday plans, Wallace & Gromit transform their cellar into a makeshift resort. After a customer is clocked on the head by an unknown assailant, it’s up to Gromit to find out whodunnit… with a little help from Wallace’s latest invention, the Deduct-o-matic!
Wallace and Gromit Episode 3: Muzzled!
Join Wallace & Gromit once again in Muzzled!, the third tale in their newest adventure series by Telltale! When the storm from “The Last Resort” destroys the local dog shelter, the swindling Monty Muzzle comes to town. Muzzle preys on the townspeople by offering to hold a grand fundraising fair to rebuild a shelter, with the main draw being his mechanized “Muzzler” carousel ride. But when Gromit realizes that Muzzle’s intentions aren’t exactly charitable, he must foil the huckster’s plot in order to save both the town’s investment and rescue his canine friends. This game requires the Xbox 360 hard drive for storage. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Wallace and Gromit Episode 4: The Bogey Man
Join Wallace & Gromit in The Bogey Man, the final tale in their newest adventure series by Telltale! When the Morning Lamppost announces the upcoming wedding of Wallace and his neighbor, Felicity Flitt, the inventor is as shocked as anyone. It’s up to Gromit to extricate his master from this tangled situation, but his plan plunges Wallace into a new thicket—“Prickly Thicket”, a country club rich in history, mystery and malice. Wallace and Gromit will have to solve an ancient mystery, compete in Great Britain’s craziest golf tournament, and face off against a diabolical machine!
Watch Monty Muzzle’s Sales Pitch* for these Wallace & Gromit episodes:
*Badgery Not Included.
Deal of the Week is: Call of Duty 4 Variety Pack (50% off)
“The Xbox LIVE Gold Members deal of the week is the Call of Duty 4 Variety Map Pack for 400 points. Normally 800 points, Gold Members can grab it now and save 50%.”
The new Xbox 360 Games on Demand are: Battlefield 2: MC and Far Cry 2.
Content: Battlefield 2: MC
Price: Check pricing for your region
Availability: North America and Asia
Dash Text: Battlefield 2: Modern Combat explodes onto Xbox 360, bringing the field of battle to life like never before. Bullets whiz by and score the environments around you, spent minigun shells rain down from hovering helicopters, and explosions shatter your field of vision. Delivering the over-the-top action of the award-winning Battlefield franchise, Battlefield 2: Modern Combat lets you wage modern war your way. Battlefield 2: Modern Combat delivers the Battlefield franchise’s trademark multiplayer action on Xbox Live, delivering ferocious 24 player online battles. Fighting for one of 4 sides – the US, the European Union, the Chinese, or the newly formed Middle East Coalition – and armed with the latest modern weaponry, you are given full control over the 30+ vehicles in the game.
Content: Far Cry 2
Price: Check pricing for your region
Availability: Not available in North America
Dash Text: Far Cry 2 is a true open-world FPS where every decision you make affects the outcome of the game. The first sequel to the award-winning franchise takes you to one of the most beautiful and hostile environments in the world - AFRICA. You are a gun for hire, trapped in a war-torn African state, stricken with malaria and forced to make deals with corrupt warlords. Your mission is to hunt down and kill The Jackal. This evil arms dealer has been perpetuating this conflict for years, wreaking havoc on the land an all of its innocent people. Run, swim, drive, fly, shoot, fight and smash your way through over 50km² of open world. Beware though, sometimes the hunter can become the hunted.
The most recent demo released on Xbox Live was for Left 4 Dead 2.
Content: Left 4 Dead 2 Demo
Price: Free
Availability: All Xbox LIVE Regions
Dash Text: The sequel to the best-selling and critically-acclaimed co-operative multiplayer smash from Valve, Left 4 Dead 2 promises to become one of 2009’s top-selling games and set a new benchmark for co-operative action games. Left 4 Dead 2 takes place at roughly the same time as the original, and leads four new “Survivors” through the southeastern United States — from Savannah, Georgia to New Orleans’ French Quarter. The title adds melee combat, new monsters and weapons, the AI Director 2.0, and more to create a larger game than the original.
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Need for Speed Shift guide to achievements and trophies (Xbox 360, PS3)
Sadly there are no Need for Speed Shift codes and cheats found yet, but we’ll update this page when we do. In the meantime, here’s an overview of all the Need for Speed: Shift Achievements and Trophies you can unlock in-game on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of the popular racing game.
Check below the lists for video help with some of the harder unlockables.
XBOX 360 ACHIEVEMENTS LIST
Earn the Achievement to get the corresponding amount of GamerPoints added to your GamerScore.
1. Bronze Collector (15) - Earn 15 Bronze Badges.
2. Bronze Earner (5) - Earn 5 Bronze Badges.
3. Bronze Hunter (10) - Earn 10 Bronze Badges.
4. Bronze Master (20) - Earn 20 Bronze Badges.
5. Chance of a Lifetime (100) - Reach Tier 3.
6. Driving Amateur (25) - Reach Driver Level 5.
7. Driving Hero (50) - Reach Driver Level 40.
8. Driving Legend (50) - Reach Driver Level 50.
9. Driving Pro (50) - Reach Driver Level 20.
10. Driving Rookie (10) - Reach Driver Level 2.
11. Driving Semi-Pro (50) - Reach Driver Level 10.
12. Driving Veteran (50) - Reach Driver Level 30.
13. Epic Collector (20) - Earn 15 Epic Badges.
14. Epic Earner (10) - Earn 5 Epic Badges.
15. Epic Hunter (15) - Earn 10 Epic Badges.
16. Epic Master (25) - Earn 20 Epic Badges.
17. Gold Collector (20) - Earn 15 Gold Badges.
18. Gold Earner (5) - Earn 5 Gold Badges.
19. Gold Hunter (10) - Earn 10 Gold Badges.
20. Gold Master (25) - Earn 20 Gold Badges.
21. NFS Live World Champion (150) - Win the NFS Live World Championship.
22. One Small Step (25) - Win your first event.
23. Road to Success (100) - Reach Tier 2.
24. Silver Collector (15) - Earn 15 Silver Badges.
25. Silver Earner (5) - Earn 5 Silver Badges.
26. Silver Hunter (10) - Earn 10 Silver Badges.
27. Silver Master (20) - Earn 20 Silver Badges.
28. The Final Countdown (100) - Reach Tier 4.
29. Trial By Fire (10) - Complete the NFS Live Pre-Race Event.
PLAYSTATION 3 TROPHIES LIST
Earn Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum Trophies to increase your Gamer Level.
1. Bronze Collector (Bronze) - Earn 15 Bronze Badges.
2. Bronze Earner (Bronze) - Earn 5 Bronze Badges.
3. Bronze Hunter (Bronze) - Earn 10 Bronze Badges.
4. Bronze Master (Bronze) - Earn 20 Bronze Badges.
5. Chance of a Lifetime (Silver) - Reach Tier 3.
6. Driving Amateur (Bronze) - Reach Driver Level 5.
7. Driving Hero (Silver) - Reach Driver Level 40.
8. Driving Legend (Gold) - Reach Driver Level 50.
9. Driving Pro (Silver) - Reach Driver Level 20.
10. Driving Rookie (Bronze) - Reach Driver Level 2.
11. Driving Semi-Pro (Bronze) - Reach Driver Level 10.
12. Driving Veteran (Silver) - Reach Driver Level 30.
13. Epic Collector (Gold) - Earn 15 Epic Badges.
14. Epic Earner (Silver) - Earn 5 Epic Badges.
15. Epic Hunter (Silver) - Earn 10 Epic Badges.
16. Epic Master (Gold) - Earn 20 Epic Badges.
17. Gold Collector (Silver) - Earn 15 Gold Badges.
18. Gold Earner (Silver) - Earn 5 Gold Trophies.
19. Gold Hunter (Silver) - Earn 10 Gold Badges.
20. Gold Master (Silver) - Earn 20 Gold Badges.
21. NFS Live World Champion (Gold) - Win the NFS Live World Championship.
22. One Small Step (Bronze) - Win your first event.
23. Platinum Trophy (Platinum) - Unlocked all of Need for Speed: SHIFT’s trophies.
24. Road to Success (Bronze) - Reach Tier 2.
25. Silver Collector (Silver) - Earn 15 Silver Badges.
26. Silver Earner (Bronze) - Earn 5 Silver Badges.
27. Silver Hunter (Bronze) - Earn 10 Silver Badges.
28. Silver Master (Silver) - Earn 20 Silver Badges.
29. The Final Countdown (Gold) - Reach Tier 4.
30. Trial By Fire (Bronze) - Complete the NFS Live Pre-Race Event.
Need For Speed Shift Quick Badges Fast Driver Level Ups Video (thx to xIBLUNTBENDERIx)
Need for Speed Shift Tips on Quick Ways to Get Trade Paint, Clean Overtake, Dirty Overtake and Clean Lap Video Guide (thx to Jadeslair)
Need For Speed Shift Car Collection 100% Completed Video (thx to Tommc18)
Official Muramasa: The Demon Blade characters list
Muramasa: The Demon Blade has a cast of 10+ characters and is a highly artistic, beautifully drawn, side-scrolling action RPG that is exclusive to the Wii and developed by Vanillaware (makers of Odin Sphere and GrimGrimoire).
Out now in America, the game’s coming to Europe on November 20th and to Australia on December 3rd, 2009.
Here is a list of the main characters and enemies in the game.
Main Characters Artwork
1. Jinkuro Izuna
2. Kisuke
3. Kongiku
4. Kuzuryu
5. Momohime
6. Rankai
7. Torahime
8. Tsunayoshi Tokugawa
9. Yukinojo Yagyuu
10. Yuzuruha
Enemies Artwork
Here is a preview video of Muramasa: The Demon Blade.
Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow for DS coming to America Spring 2010
Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow is coming to America in Spring of 2010 on the DS, thanks to D3Publisher who will be handling the English localization of the second DS spin-off title (following Blue Dragon Plus, released earlier this year for DS). It will also be released in Europe next year.
Plot-wise, the game takes place two years after the original Xbox 360 Blue Dragon and one year after Blue Dragon Plus. And for the first time in the series, players will not be controlling Shu and his companions. In their stead, is a character that the player fully creates, who remains unnamed in the adventure. However all the characters that fans know and love do still make appearances in the game.
Unlike Blue Dragon Plus, Awakened Shadow replaces the RTS-style gameplay with that of a straight Action-RPG. As such, you will explore fully 3D fields and attack enemies directly, calling upon your shadows to duel out magic attacks while your character hammers them with melee strikes. Your character, as mentioned above, is fully customizable and you can change their gender, hairstyle, eyebrows, eyes and of course, their armor and weapons. Additionally, the game is packed with FMV cut-scenes and contains an online multiplayer mode in which up to three players can duke it out with their customized characters.
Awakened Shadow will not be developed by Mistwalker (who created the original Blue Dragon for Xbox 360) nor by Brownie Brown, who was charged with creating the DS’ Blue Dragon Plus (Brownie Brown is a name familiar to Nintendo fans as the creators of Mother 3, Magical Vacation, and more recently, Magical Starsign and Heroes of Mana).
Instead, Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow is being developed by Tri-Crescendo, who is well-known to RPG fans as the creators of the Xbox 360 (and later PS3) RPG Eternal Sonata, as well as the Wii adventure Fragile: Farewell Ruins of the Moon.
Even though Mistwalker isn’t handling development duties, fans shouldn’t be too alarmed because Hironobu Sakaguchi (Series Creator), Akira Toriyama (Character Designer of Blue Dragon) and Hideo Baba (Brand Manager of Tales Series) were still involved in the development of Awakened Shadow.
Here is a trailer for the Japanese version of the game (called Blue Dragon: Ikai no Kyoj? which translates to Blue Dragon: Great Beast of the Underworld).
Via GameSpot
