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Thursday, January 31, 2013

Next Generation Sony Console teased

In a recently released video on Playstation's Youtube channel, Sony has teased what looks like the announcement of their next generation console. This is a surprise, as the general consensus was that the new Playstation, codenamed Orbis, would be revealed at this year's E3. However, this announcement makes it seem that it will happen well before that, on February 20 at 6 PM EST. With the post, Playstation encouraged excited gamers to 'join the conversation' using the hashtag '#Playstation2013.' You can follow that hashtag here. Knowledge...

Netflix FREE All Weekend on Xbox Live

Straight from Major Nelson's blog: Netflix Unlocked this weekend on Xbox. Access to the Netflix app is unlocked this weekend on Xbox! Watch every episode of the new Netflix original series "House of Cards" premiering Feb. 1. Xbox will unlock the Netflix app, so all LIVE users with a Netflix subscription can watch all weekend long. (All Netflix regions) -Daniel, Jedi Editor *2...

X-Men: Days of Future Past Takes Place 10 Years After First Class

According to a casting call the breakdown reveals that the majority of the events in Days of Future Past take place in 1973 (a decade after First Class), so that shuts out a lot of screen time for Hugh Jackman, Anna Paquin, Shawn Ashmore, etc. as their characters will likely only appear in scenes relating to the film’s dystopian future in the form of flash forwards. The casting call also lists the production schedule as lasting from mid-February...

First Synopsis for "Fast and the Furious 6"

There's no official title yet so "Fast Six" or "Furious 6" are just as likely as any. Look out for the first trailer during the Super Bowl. The film stars Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Sung Kang, Gal Gadot, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Elsa Pataky, and Gina Carano. Fast & Furious 6 opens May 24th. Here’s the official synopsis for Furious 6: Since Dom (Diesel) and Brian’s (Walker) Rio heist toppled a kingpin’s empire and left...

Bethesda's Greatest Soundtracks Hit iTunes; Fallout 3, Morrowind,Skyrim, Dishonored, etc

I absolutely adore the magic in the music of Oblivion and Skyrim. Bethesda is releasing greatest hits package on iTunes of all their best soundtracks. Listen til your ears bleed gamers! The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind Original Game Soundtrack (Jeremy Soule) — $9.99 The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Original Game Soundtrack (Jeremy Soule) — $9.99 The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Original Game Soundtrack (Jeremy Soule) — $15.99 Fallout 3 Original Game Soundtrack...

GRID 2 Release Date & Pre-Order Specials

Codemasters today announced that GRID 2, the long-awaited sequel to the BAFTA-award winning, critically acclaimed GRID, will ship to stores on May 28, 2013 for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC. Codemasters has also announced a range of pre-order Special Editions for GRID 2 with extra content, redeemable via download on PlayStation Network, Xbox Live for Xbox...

Why will T-Mobile always be a runner up?

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Hi-Res Image of The Wolverine

Here’s the official synopsis for The Wolverine: Based on the celebrated comic book arc, this epic action-adventure takes Wolverine, the most iconic character of the X-Men universe, to modern day Japan. Out of his depth in an unknown world he faces his ultimate nemesis in a life-or-death battle that will leave him forever changed. Vulnerable for the first time and pushed to his physical and emotional limits, he confronts not only lethal samurai steel...

God of War Acsension Legacy Bundle Announced

Playstation Blog Statement: We have some exciting news, fellow Spartans! In celebration of God of War: Ascension hitting stores March 12th and to commemorate one of our most popular and epic franchises, we’re releasing a limited edition God of War: Ascension Legacy Bundle for our die-hard fans! This bundle comes complete with a 500GB Garnet Red PlayStation 3 system, the entire God of War storyline including God of War: Ascension and God of War...

Nokia Granted $1.35 Billion to Develop Graphene

A year ago I reported that the introduction of Graphene could mark a new era of industry and manufacturing and now Nokia has received a $1.35 billion grant to develop the strongest material ever. Graphene is a class 2D structure measuring just one atom thick. It's the strongest material ever produced; 300 times tougher than steel, it's one of the lightest conductors in existence. Nokia is leading the electronic firms within the Graphene Flagship...

'Grand Theft Auto V's' Release Date Announced

Concerns have been growing about the release of Rockstar's next game, Grand Theft Auto V, and it's supposed spring release date. With a post today on Rockstar's blog, it seems the delay is official. According to the GTA team, GTA V will hit shelves September 17, 2013. "We know this is about four months later than originally planned and we know that this short delay will come as a disappointment to many of you," the post read, "but, trust us, it...

XSEED's Fall 2013 Lineup

XSEED Games, an independent-minded publisher, is celebrating the new year by announcing a robust lineup of action and RPG titles scheduled for North American release in 2013. Among the titles XSEED Games has revealed it will be publishing the upcoming action thriller, Killer is Dead. Developed jointly by Kadokawa Games and esteemed game creator, Goichi Suda, and his Grasshopper Manufacture Studio, now owned by GungHo. Killer is Dead will be available...

Battlefield 4 In the Works

During EA's Q3 financial call last night, EA game label president Frank Gibeau mentioned Battlefield 4 as a response to questions about how the publisher intends to avoid another instance of last year's disappointing Medal of Honor: Warfighter which has now been "pulled out of rotation." "We have a Battlefield title coming next year," he said, "but we're not in a position right now to talk about our development plans and our SKU plan long term." "That...

Deep Silver Publishing Killer is Dead in Europe

Deep Silver will publish Grasshopper Manufacture’s Killer Is Dead in Europe, according to an announcement from the firm. The Suda 51 title, now owned by Japanese publisher GungHo as we just announced today and XSEED will publish the title in North America it has been confirmed. Killer is Dead launches this summer on PS3 and Xbox 360. -Daniel, Jedi Editor *253...

How Much Would It Cost to Live on Mars

Mars has always loomed large in humankind's collective imagination. Now with PayPal's Elon Musk showing interest in the Red Planet, we take a look at just how much it would cost to set up home there. From Earth's surface to our inner atmosphere is 160km (99miles). From Earth's surfaceto out outer atmosphere is 2000km (1200miles). The distance between Earth and Mars is 402 million km (250 million miles). To put ONE pound into space it would cost: Curiosity...

First Photo Released of Jim Jarmusch's Vampire Film

Only Lovers Left Alive is the title of the next Jim Jarmusch film (Down By Law, Dead Man) and, this time, he's tackling the vampire sub-genre with stars Tilda Swinton, Tom Hiddleston, Mia Wasikowska, John Hurt and Anton Yelchin.  According to Indiewire, who has the first still (head inside for that), Hiddleston plays a vampire musician who reunites with his lover (Swinton) until her sister (Wasikowska) gets in the way. All I have to say is...

Duncan Jones in Directing World of Warcraft

The film adaptation of World of Warcraft has kept it's head above some choppy waters over the past few years. Beginning as a Sam Raimi helmed project that was penned by Robert Rodat (Saving Private Ryan) the progress quickly got off track when Raimi dropped out for The Great and Powerful Oz and the screenwriting job when to Charles Leavitt (Blood Diamond). Now it seems Warner Bros is serious and they've tapped Moon and Source Code director Duncan...

[Update] Ubisoft's "Osiris" Leaked

[UPDATE] This game was cancelled before this leak occurred according to the video composer. -Daniel, Jedi Editor *...

Grasshopper Manufacture Acquired by GungHo Online

GungHo Online Entertainment today announced it has acquired game development studio Grasshopper Manufacture, founded and led by legendary designer Goichi Suda. Suda51 and his team join GOE and will continue to work as Grasshopper Manufacture, similar to the relationship GOE has with its other leading development studios including Gravity, Game Arts, and Acquire. Titles already in development at the studio before the acquisition will not be affected...

FUSE Delayed to Q2 of 2013

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EA Pulls Medal of Honor "Out of Rotation"

Electronic Arts is taking the Medal of Honor franchise out of its lineup due to low scores for Medal of Honor Warfighter, chief operating officer Peter Moore said in an investor call today. "We struggled with two challenges: the slowdown that impacted the entire sector and poor critical and commercial reception for Medal of Honor Warfighter," said Moore. "Medal of Honor was an obvious miss. The game was solid, but the focus on combat authenticity...

Killzone: Mercenary Coming September 17; Trailer & Screens

Killzone: Mercenary is a new first-person shooter in the Killzone series, developed specifically for the PlayStation Vita platform and powered by the stunning Killzone engine. Starting just after the ending of the original Killzone, and revisiting many of the events from the Killzone trilogy, the game puts players in the rugged combat boots of a mercenary named Arran Danner. Danner is a former UCA-soldier who has no qualms about taking on...