Resident Evil 6 PC gets exclusive game mode

By:  Eddie Makuch Capcom today announced that the PC version of Resident Evil 6 will receive an exclusive game mode called The Mercenaries: No Mercy. A spin on the classic Mercenaries mode from previous games, the new version includes “more enemies on screen than ever before.” Capcom also today solidified release plans for the PC version of Resident Evil 6. The game will launch physically and digitally March 22 in North … Continue reading Resident Evil 6 PC gets exclusive game mode

Tyranny of George Washington DLC hits Assassin’s Creed III in February

By:  Eddie Makuch Assassin’s Creed III‘s three-part Tyranny of George Washington expansion will begin February 19. That’s when the first episode–The Infamy–launches for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC, Ubisoft announced today. The content will be available as a free download for those who hold a $30 Season Pass and will be $10 otherwise. The content can also be purchased at GameStop and Best Buy, Ubisoft said. … Continue reading Tyranny of George Washington DLC hits Assassin’s Creed III in February

Dead Space 3 has microtransactions

By:  Eddie Makuch Dead Space 3 will be the first entry in the franchise to include microtransactions. Eurogamer reports today that the action game will allow players to use real-world money to purchase various resources like materials and scrap parts. This is entirely optional, Dead Space 3 associate producer Yara Khoury explained. “You can buy resources with real money, but scavenger bots can also give you the currency that … Continue reading Dead Space 3 has microtransactions

How Bungie turned Destiny leak into a positive

By:  Eddie Makuch A late November information and image leak gave gamers the first details and images of Bungie‘s new world, rumored to be titled Destiny. This leak caught the developer by surprise, but design director Joe Staten told Edge that the situation became a positive and even motivated the company. “I was in a conference room. And [Pete Parsons, Bungie COO] walked in with his laptop. Pete has this … Continue reading How Bungie turned Destiny leak into a positive

Resident Evil: Revelations coming to consoles, PC

By: Eddie Makuch Resident Evil: Revelations will not be a 3DS-exclusive forever. Capcom today announced that the zombie action game is coming to consoles and PC. The game will hit Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, and Wii U on May 21 in the United States (May 24 in Europe) for $50. A digital version of Resident Evil: Revelations will be available on PS3 and PC on launch day, with … Continue reading Resident Evil: Revelations coming to consoles, PC

Kojima would have preferred Gray Fox over Raiden in Metal Gear Rising

By: Martin Gaston Hideo Kojima would have preferred Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance to feature Gray Fox rather than Raiden, but the famous Metal Gear Solid creator allowed the silver-haired star of Metal Gear Solid 2 to take the leading role because he wanted the younger members of his team to take control of the game. “It was my staff in Kojima Productions that insisted on Raiden,” said Kojima … Continue reading Kojima would have preferred Gray Fox over Raiden in Metal Gear Rising

Introducing Final Fantasy XIV’s new night cycle

By: Erren Van Duine Final Fantasy XIV’s first closed beta phase is only weeks away, and to whet your appetite, Square Enix has provided a look at the new game’s night life. In the alpha version, the day/night cycle had not yet been implemented, but it seems we may get a taste of it in the beta. Here’s your first look of the evening, complete … Continue reading Introducing Final Fantasy XIV’s new night cycle

New images and artwork of Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, with new character Lumina

By:  Erren Van Duine Square Enix has released some new images and artwork for Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. These are accompanied by the game’s newly announced release timeframe of Autumn 2013. New screens show off recently revealed character Lumina, as well as a sampling of the many costumes Lightning will be able to utilize in the game. There are many types of garbs, each … Continue reading New images and artwork of Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, with new character Lumina

Square Enix Europe: The world will get answers on Final Fantasy X HD soon

By: Erren Van Duine Wondering where Final Fantasy X HD is? You’re not the only one. A fan reached out to Square Enix Europe on Twitter for an explanation following the game’s absence since its reveal in 2011. “The world will get answers soon, we promise,” came the reply from the community team. While nothing too concrete, it’s good to see them at least acknowledge the title’s … Continue reading Square Enix Europe: The world will get answers on Final Fantasy X HD soon

Sony Asia announces Chinese/English version of Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

By: Erren Van Duine Sony Computer Entertainment Taiwan and Square Enix have teamed up once again to localize Final Fantasy for the Asian market. Following in the footsteps of titles like Final Fantasy XIII and XIII-2, SCE Asia will publish and localize Lightning Returns exclusively on PlayStation 3 in Asian territories. The final chapter in the XIII saga will include Japanese voice over, as well … Continue reading Sony Asia announces Chinese/English version of Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII