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Author: Scott Simmons

  • Fable Legends Announced

    Photo courtesy gameinformer.com
    Photo courtesy gameinformer.com

    Lionhead Studios revealed the next entry in the Fable franchise at Gamescom and it is taking it in an exciting new direction.

    Fable Legends will be an [amazon_link id=”B00CMQTVMI” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Xbox One[/amazon_link] exclusive title which will feature five-player co-op.

    Why five, you may ask?

    Well, four friends will take control of four different character classes including a cocky prince character, a burly archer, a female mage and another female with a rather huge wooden shield to take on the forces of evil in the land of Albion. The twist comes in the fifth player who will be playing the role of villain. They will be able to view the world from a top-down perspective and will have control over the enemies the heroes face as well as setting up traps and other nefarious means to defeat the doers of good.

    Intrigued yet? I know I am.

    You are able to play Fable Legends as a single-player experience with AI taking over the other four roles in the game, but the game is being built to be fully enjoyed with five friends online.

    No release date was given for Fable Legends. Check out the trailer below narrated by the wonderful Michael Gambon, who should really do narration for everything from airplane safety videos to feminine hygiene. His voice is that soothing.

  • Will Star Wars Episode VII Release Date Break From Tradition?

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    We all know that Disney has promised that Star Wars Episode VII is coming in 2015. They even said as much at their D23 conference. Everyone automatically assumed that the return of the legendary franchise would take place in May, which is its normal tentpole month.

    Maaaaybe not.

    Badsass Digest is reporting from multiple sources that Disney may, in fact, release Episode VII in December of 2015, possibly in the middle of the month.

    Merry Sithmas to us. ( I feel bad for that…I apologize)

    The reasoning is sound for Disney to want to do this. With filming set to begin early next year, it only leaves J.J. Abrams and crew a little over a year for shooting and post work including special effects, etc. For a film the size of Star Wars that is not a very big window. So Disney is reportedly looking to push the date to December to afford Abrams more time to make the film right and not feel rushed.

    This also would get it out of the huge sharknado that is the summer of 2015 which will see the release of Avengers 2, Batman/ Superman, Pirates of the Caribbean 5, Jurassic Park IV and more.

  • You Have Seen All Of The Footage In This Xbox One Gamescom Video. It’s Still Fun To Watch.

    Photo courtesy omnigamer.com
    Photo courtesy omnigamer.com

    Microsoft is at Gamescom in full force and have released this trailer focusing on all the games that will be coming to the [amazon_link id=”B00CMQTVMI” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Xbox One[/amazon_link] including: [amazon_link id=”B00DB9JYFY” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Titanfall[/amazon_link], [amazon_link id=”B00DB90AHA” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Dead Rising 3[/amazon_link], [amazon_link id=”B00CMQTTQG” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Forza 5[/amazon_link] and more.

    With all of Microsoft’s policy shifts in the past few months it certainly looks like they have turned a corner going into the launch of their new system. While the PS4 has the better price and positive feedback with gamers (including me) I can not deny that the Xbox One launch lineup has me more excited.

  • New Dead Rising 3 Gamescom Trailer Is Very Pro-Choice

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    Photo courtesy multiplayer.mtv.com

    Capcom has released a new CG trailer for their [amazon_link id=”B00CMQTVMI” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Xbox One[/amazon_link] launch title, Dead Rising 3 and if you do not say “holy shit” after thirty seconds then you are a sick, sick person and will do well in the zombie apocalypse. This game is looking like it will be THE Xbox One title to get on day one.

    [amazon_link id=”B00DB90AHA” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Dead Rising 3[/amazon_link] will release this fall and don’t forget that Dead Rising 2 is free to all Xbox Live Gold members until the end of the month.

  • Weekend Box Office- August 16-18, 2013

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    Photo courtesy nydailynews.com

    Kick-Ass and Hit Girl were no match. For this week they faced the wrath of The Butler. Lee Daniels’ film about Cecil Gaines and his life of serving under eight presidents easily took the top spot with $25 million. We’re the Millers and Elysium had strong second weekend showings which left Kick-Ass 2 coming up with only $13.5 million which is even below the low expectations of $17-19 million. I guess Jim Carrey really didn’t have anything to worry about with the vilence of the movie since not a lot of people are going to see it in the first place.

    1. The Butler- $25.0 million/ $25.0 million

    2. We’re the Millers- $17.7/ $69.5

    3. Elysium- $13.6/ $55.9

    4. Kick-Ass 2- $13.5/ $13.5

    5. Planes- $13.1/ $45.0

    6. Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters- $8.3/ $38.9

    7. Jobs- $6.7/ $6.7

    8. 2 Guns- $5.6/ $59.2

    9. The Smurfs 2- $4.6/ $56.9

    10. The Wolverine- $4.4/ $120.4

  • The Doctor Who Mr. Potato Head Is A Real Thing. Place Your Orders Accordingly.

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    Playskool is releasing a Doctor Who version of Mr. Potato Head which completely kills the Don Rickles voice that is always in my head from Toy Story. The exiting eleventh Doctor, Matt Smith, gets the honors of being the basis for the toy.

    Order yours here and read the rather unique description below.

    The Eleventh Doctor as played by “MASH” Smith! Hop in the TARDIS with Mr. Potato Head as he pays homage to the last known survivor of “Galli-Fry”, DOCTOR WHO in his quirky eleventh incarnation! Set comes complete with 8 removable parts and pieces.

  • Two Thief Stories In A Row? Yep! Here Is A Release Date And New Video!

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    Well that previous post about being a little light on the Thief news besides the box art just got tossed out the window. Thanks Obama.

    Square Enix has just announced that Thief will release on February 25, 2014 for Xbox One, PS4, Xbox 360 and PS3. Below is a brand, spanking new trailer from Gamescom. In it, protagonist Garrett is giving a voiceover as he does his thievery thing and civil unrest begins to take a hold of the city.

  • The Thief Of Thief Looks To Be Thieving In The Thief Box Art

    Photo courtesy polygon.com
    Photo courtesy polygon.com

    Here is the box art for Eidos’ reboot of the Thief franchise. If you like hooded men with mutli-colored eyes reaching out creepily for you like he wants to grope a part of you then this is right up your alley.

    Thief releases in 2014.

    Because this article is a little light here is something just for fun:

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  • Forza 5 Limited Edition Revealed And Detailed

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    Photo courtesy n4g.com

    Congratulations Forza, you are officially the first [amazon_link id=”B00CMQTVMI” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Xbox One[/amazon_link] game to have a limited edition. The game will retail for $79.99 and come with extra cars, 2x player reward boost, exclusive multiplayer events, VIP membership access, 1250 in-game car tokens and more.

    Here is the rundown of cars you will be receiving with the limited edition:

    -2011 Audi RS 3

    -2012 Aston Martin Vanquish

    -2013 Ford M Shelby Mustang GT500

    -2013 McLaren P1

    -SRT Viper GTS

    -1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C

    -1987 RUF CTR Yellowbird

    -1991 Mazda #55 787B

    -2011 Ford F150 SVT Raptor

    -2011 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport

    I am sure for all you folks that follow the car scene you just splooged in your pants. I just type the words and in my head think “shiny cars”.

    [amazon_link id=”B00CMQTTQG” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Forza 5[/amazon_link] releases this fall.

  • YES! YES! YES! Daniel Bryan Wins WWE 2K14 Alternate Cover Contest

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    Photo courtesy joystiq.com

    2K Sports have revealed the alternate cover for WWE 2K14 as decided by a contest the company held and the winner is everyone’s favorite “YES” man, Daniel Bryan. Mike Rodriguez of Corona, CA was chosen as the winner and to prove that the love for the bearded wonder is worldwide, Alexis Zankowitch of Martin-le-Vinoux, France was chosen as the alternate cover for the overseas regions also featuring Daniel Bryan.

    WWE 2K14’s original cover features The Rock, but let’s face it, who is going to swap their covers right when they get home? (raises hand)

    I am a little bummed that my entry of a Kronik cover went unnoticed.

    [amazon_link id=”B00CMC6HCY” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]WWE 2K14[/amazon_link] releases on October 29th.

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