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  • Aliens: Colonial Marines Extended Trailer

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    Photo courtesy wiiudaily.com

    We are less than a week away from the release of [amazon_link id=”B005THAX6K” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Aliens: Colonial Marines[/amazon_link], which Gearbox seems to have had in development since Bush was in office. We will have your review up for it as soon as we can, but to get you ready for your return to the Sulaco and LV-426 here is an extended trailer which shows the marines fighting their way through the xenomorph horde level by level.

    And if this wan’t enough, be sure and check out all the rest of the Aliens: Colonial Marines videos.

    Aliens: Colonial Marines releases on February 12th.

  • New Tomb Raider Video Shows Off More Base Camp And Fast Travel System

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    Photo courtesy unfinishedman.com

    The newest trailer for [amazon_link id=”B004FS8LYK” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Tomb Raider[/amazon_link] is here and it unlocks a few more of Laura’s abilities she will learn on the island.

    First is the fast travel option which is unlocked when Laura finds new basecamps throughout the island. When these are opened up Laura can access them at any time by going to the map and can fast travel between the camps much like Far Cry 3. This is important because it looks like backtracking is the name of the game for unlocking all the secrets the island has to offer. Much like Metroid you can not access all of the island to begin with but can return later with your new found abilities which include making your own ziplines with your bow and arrow and rope you find as well as a powerful shotgun that can blast its way into new areas.

    Tomb Raider releases on March 5th. It can not come soon enough.

  • Borderlands 2 Set To Be 2K Games Best Selling Game

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    Photo courtesy 4logpc.com

    It seems like there are a lot of people that appreciate quality shooters with a quirky style and loot galore. 2K Games has announced that [amazon_link id=”B0050SX9VO” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Borderlands 2[/amazon_link] is close to shipping 6 million copies of the game since its release last September.

    Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick had this to say about the success of Borderlands 2:

    “Building on its extraordinary launch in September, Borderlands 2 continues to expand its audience and remains on pace to become the highest-selling title in 2K’s history. It has also been the largest contributor to our digitally delivered revenue this year, driven both by strong sales of full game downloads, and high attach rates for the title’s add-on content, especially the Borderlands 2 Season Pass.”

    With almost 6 million copies of the game out in the wild (actual sale numbers were not given), I would love to know just how much money has been looted total in all the games. I can’t think of a number that high.

  • Bioshock Infinite Achievement List

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    Photo courtesy G4tv.com

    The floating city of Columbia awaits us as Bioshock Infinite barrels its way to release. Now we have a look at the achievement list that will be in this spring’s largest game. Don’t worry, there are no plot spoilers in the explanations of the achievements. I am seeing a plethora of 5 point “kill enemies with different weapons and powers” so by this list it would seem like you will need multiple playthroughs to get a majority share of these.

    My favorites would have to be the kill five enemies while drunk and kill five enemies with a headshot while riding the Sky-Line.

    [amazon_link id=”B003O6E6NE” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Bioshock Infinite[/amazon_link] releases on March 26th.

    Tin Soldier (10 points) – Completed the game on Easy difficulty or above.
    Saw the Elephant (25 points) – Completed the game on Normal difficulty or above.
    Stone Cold Pinkerton (50 points) – Completed the game on Hard difficulty or above.
    Auld Lang Syne (75 points) – Completed the game on 1999 mode.
    Should Auld Acquaintance… (10 points) – Unlocked 1999 mode.
    Industrial Accident (5 points) – Killed 20 enemies with a Sky-Hook Execution.
    Aerial Assassin (5 points) – Killed 20 enemies with a Sky-Line Strike.
    A Real Pistol (5 points) – Killed 25 enemies with the Broadsider Pistol.
    Passionately Reciprocated (5 points) – Killed 150 enemies with the Founder Triple R Machine Gun or Vox Repeater.
    Street Sweeper (5 points) – Killed 50 enemies with the Founder China Broom Shotgun or Vox Heater.
    Big Game Hunter (5 points) – Killed 100 enemies with the Founder Huntsman Carbine or Vox Burstgun.
    Loose Cannon (5 points) – Killed 25 enemies with the Paddywhacker Hand Cannon.
    On a Clear Day… (5 points) – Killed 30 enemies with the Bird’s Eye Sniper Rifle.
    Here Little Piggy (5 points) – Killed 30 enemies with the Founder Pig Volley Gun or Vox Hail Fire.
    Master of Pyrotechnics (5 points) – Killed 20 enemies with the Barnstormer RPG.
    Seasoned to Taste (5 points) – Killed 30 enemies with the Peppermill Crank Gun.
    Well Rounded (10 points) – Used all 8 Vigors against enemies.
    Vigorous Opposition (50 points) – Killed 75 enemies either with a Vigor or while the enemy is under the effects of a Vigor.
    More for Your Money (25 points) – Lured 3 enemies into a single Vigor trap 5 times.
    Combination Shock (50 points) – Performed all 8 of the Vigor combinations.
    Mind Over Matter (10 points) – Killed 20 enemies using Possessed machines.
    Tear ‘em a New One (25 points) – Opened 30 Tears.
    Strange Bedfellows (10 points) – Killed 20 enemies using allies brought in through a Tear.
    On the Fly (10 points) – Killed 30 enemies while riding a Sky-Line.
    Bolt From the Blue (25 points) – Killed 5 enemies with a headshot while riding a Sky-Line.
    Hazard Pay (25 points) – Killed 10 enemies by utilizing environmental hazards.
    Bon Voyage (25 points) – Killed 20 enemies by knocking them off Columbia.
    Skeet Shoot (25 points) – Killed 5 enemies while they are falling.
    Lost Weekend (10 points) – Killed 5 enemies while you are drunk.
    David & Goliath (10 points) – Killed 20 “Heavy Hitter” enemies.
    Heartbreaker (50 points) – Killed a Handyman by only shooting his heart.
    Dress for Success (5 points) – Equipped a piece of Gear in all four slots.
    Kitted Out (10 points) – Fully upgraded one weapon and one Vigor.
    Raising the Bar (10 points) – Upgraded one attribute (Health, Shield, or Salts) to its maximum level.
    Infused with Greatness (25 points) – Collected every Infusion upgrade in a single game.
    Sightseer (50 points) – Used all telescopes and Kinetoscopes in the game.
    The Roguish Type (25 points) – Used Elizabeth to pick 30 locks.
    Eavesdropper (50 points) – Collected every Voxophone.
    Grand Largesse (10 points) – Spent $10,000 at the vending machines of Columbia.
    Coins in the Cushion (10 points) – Looted 200 containers.
    Scavenger Hunt (75 points) – Completed the game in 1999 mode without purchasing anything from a Dollar Bill vending machine.

  • Ouya Console Will Be Out In June. Sold At Best Buy, Target And Others

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    Photo courtesy ibtimes

    Ouya, the console that helped put Kickstarter on the front page by garnering over $8.5 million in donations, will see its release in June. The system has over 200 titles in development for the Android based system including the hugely popular Minecraft.

    Ouya will cost $99.99 and come with a console and one controller. Extra controllers will be made available for $49.99. Gamestop, Best Buy, Target and Amazon are among the leading retailers that will be carrying the system. If you backed the Ouya Kickstarter then you will be able to buy the system in March.

    Pre-orders are now being taken for the June release. Will the Ouya truly start a console revolution or will it join the eternal closet of damnation with the Jaguar, 3DO and Virtual Boy?

  • The Witcher 3 Will Release In 2014 For Next Generation Consoles.

    Photo courtesy Game Informer
    Photo courtesy Game Informer

    Only a few weeks ago CD Projekt Red was front and center with their stunning reveal trailer for Cyberpunk 2077. Now they are back with a huge announcement. As you can see above from the newest issue of Game Informer The Witcher 3 exists. It will also be coming to next generation consoles. Over five million copies of The Witcher and The Witcher 2 have been sold.

    The Polish developer took the wraps off of their newest adventure and how this will be a much more personal journey for series hero Geralt in a short video below. No gameplay was shown but there are shots of concept art as well as motion capture sessions and swordplay.

    It was refreshing to hear them say that they want to stay independent from big publishers so that only fans can have a say in what defines the series. Bioware is probably wishing they still had that ability.

    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt releases in 2014 for next generation consoles and PC.

  • L.A. Noire Gag Reel Makes People Remember L.A. Noire Existed

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    Photo courtesy fastcompany.com

    [amazon_link id=”B002I0J5UQ” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]L.A. Noire[/amazon_link] may have been delayed more times than a George R.R. Martin novel and gone more over budget than Waterworld, but there is no denying that it was a damn fun game (even if the ending sucked). Now Depth Analysis, the company that headed up the revolutionary facial scanning technology used in the game has released a gag reel that has the actors screwing up their lines. There are a few chuckles from this video and is good to hear voice actors having fun in the studio.

    Small thought: maybe one reason L.A. Noire was way over budget is because they used some money to create a five minute gag reel using the game’s engine and resources. Oh well.

  • Remember Me’s Sound Wants To Take You On A Journey

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    Photo courtesy herocomplex

    This new video from the developer diary of Capcom’s newest IP Remember Me interviews composer Olivier Deriviere as he explains the inspiration for the sound in this futuristic tale. The score will be played by the historic London Philharmonia. You also get some new peeks at the gameplay.

    [amazon_link id=”B008XMSR6G” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Remember Me[/amazon_link] releases in May.

  • Gears Of War: Judgment Achievement List

     

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    Photo courtesy Kotaku

    Baird, Cole and the rest of Kilo Squad are on a mission to clear their names in the prequel [amazon_link id=”B002I0H2AG” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Gears of War: Judgment[/amazon_link] which releases on March 19th. Now the list of achievements have been revealed to show all of you (us) achievements whores what we will have to endure for our 1,000 points.

    They Called Him Karn (10 points) – Completed Museum Of Military Glory
    Open Arms (10 points) – Completed Halvo Bay Military Academy
    The Real Thing (10 points) – Completed Seahorse Hills
    Take Back This City (10 points) – Completed Onyx Point
    I Told You (10 points) – Completed Downtown Halvo Bay
    This One’s Not Over (10 points) – Completed Courthouse
    Friends (10 points) – Completed Aftermath
    Determined (10 points) – Completed all Campaign Chapters on at least Casual difficulty
    Steel Nerves (10 points) – Completed all Campaign Chapters on at least Normal difficult
    Iron Fist (25 points) – Completed all Campaign Chapters on at least Hardcore difficulty
    Lion Heart (50 points) – Completed all Campaign Chapters on Insane difficulty
    Party People (10 points) – Played any section in 4 player Co-Op
    Blood Brothers (50 points) – Completed all Campaign Chapters in Co-op
    Challenge Accepted (5 points) – Completed your first Declassified mission
    Never Give Up (10 points) – Completed at least 20 Declassified missions
    Quality Soldiering (50 points) – Completed all Declassified missions
    A Peek into the Future (10 points) – Watched Aftermath teaser
    The Aftermath (20 points) – Unlocked Aftermath
    Rising Star (10 points) – Attained 50 Stars on at least Casual Difficulty
    Shooting Star (20 points) – Attained 75 Stars on at least Normal Difficulty
    Star Struck (50 points) – Attained 100 Stars on at least Hardcore Difficulty
    Superstar (50 points) – Attained all Stars on Insane Difficulty
    Never Forgotten (10 points) – Recovered 10 COG Tags during the Campaign
    Veteran Remembrance (10 points) – Recovered 25 COG Tags during the Campaign
    Respect for the Fallen (20 points) – Recovered all 48 COG Tags during the Campaign
    Ribbon Master (10 points) – Earned 3 unique Ribbons in any section
    Proud Wearer (5 points) – Equipped your first Medal
    Ready for War (20 points) – Earned at least one Onyx medal
    Sybarite (50 points) – Earned the Onyx “War Supporter” medal
    Seriously Judgmental (75 points) – Completed all Declassified Missions on Insane difficulty
    Level 5 (5 points) – Reached level 5
    Level 10 (10 points) – Reached level 10
    Level 20 (10 points) – Reached level 20
    Level 30 (15 points)- Reached level 30
    Level 40 (25 points) – Reached level 40
    Level 50 (25 points) – Reached level 50
    Let’s Do This (50 points) – Achieved level 50 and chose to re-up for another tour of duty
    Fearless (50 points) – Achieved level 50 a second time and chose to re-up for another tour
    Unstoppable (50 points) – Achieved level 50 a third time and chose to re-up for another tour
    Death to Locust (10 points) – Killed with all classes of COG in Overrun or Survival
    Death to the COG (10 points) – Killed with all classes of Locust in Overrun
    Survivor (10 points) – Completed wave 10 on all maps in Survival mode
    Globe Trotter (10 points) – Won a match on every map in all Versus modes
    Jack of All Trades (10 points) – Won 10 matches of Overrun
    Team Leader (10 points) – Won 10 rounds of Team Deathmatch
    All Rounder (10 points) – Won one match in Free For All, Team Deathmatch, and Domination
    Roaming Free (10 points) – Won one match on every map in Free For All
    Team On Tour (10 points) – Won one match on every map in Team Deathmatch
    Overran (10 points) – Won one match on every map in Overrun
    Dominator (10 points) – Won one match on every map in Domination

  • Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14 Celebrates Golf’s Past

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    Photo courtesy operationsports.com

    A pair of new trailers for Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14 show how this year’s entry into the franchise will be a celebration of golf’s great history. To go along with the list of modern day stars like Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, there is a host of legends including the likes of Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus and Seve Ballesteros.

    The game will feature an all new physics engine as well as player specific swings and classic versions of historic courses.

    [amazon_link id=”B00A7QA0Q6″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14[/amazon_link] releases on March 26th.