Free-to-play Batman: Arkham Origins brawler coming to iOS

By: Eddie Makuch A free-to-play  Batman: Arkham Origins  brawler will be released on iOS and Android later this year, Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment announced today. The game will be available “in the console game launch window” for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch, with the Android version following during the holiday period. Batman: Arkham Origins launches for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii U, and PC … Continue reading Free-to-play Batman: Arkham Origins brawler coming to iOS

Destiny beta in early 2014

By: Eddie Makuck [UPDATE] Following the publication of this story, Bungie confirmed the Destiny beta. It will be available in early 2014 on Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation 4 for those who preorder the game at participating retailers. A new gameplay trailer is available below. The beta will include a “diverse sampling of major activities” from the full game, though these were … Continue reading Destiny beta in early 2014

Dead Rising 3 not coming to Xbox 360

By: Eddie Makuch Open-world zombie game Dead Rising 3 is not coming to the Xbox 360, Microsoft’s Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb has said on Twitter. Reports from #eurogamer that Dead Rising 3 will launch on Xbox 360 are false. It’s an Xbox One exclusive – no plans for 360 — Larry Hryb (@majornelson) September 27, 2013 Dead Rising 3 is an Xbox One launch title, … Continue reading Dead Rising 3 not coming to Xbox 360

New Riddick game in the works

By: Eddie Makuch A new Chronicles of Riddick game is in development, actor Vin Diesel revealed in a new interview with ScreenCrush (via Eurogamer). The untitled new game is in development by Starbreeze Studios team members who worked on 2004’s Escape from Butcher Bay. “My diehard gamers want [Tigon Studios] to deliver the third chapter in the Riddick game,” Diesel said. “And we just over … Continue reading New Riddick game in the works

Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare is multiplayer-only

By: Eddie Makuch Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare will be a multiplayer-only game, PopCap Games creative director Justin Wiebe told Shacknews in a new interview. He also revealed pricing for title, confirming the Frostbite-powered third-person shooter will cost $40 on Xbox One (retail and digital) and $30 on Xbox 360 and PC. The Xbox One version features exclusive content like the Boss Mode. Wiebe also … Continue reading Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare is multiplayer-only

Warface coming to Xbox 360 in 2014

By: Eddie Makuch Warface will be showing its face on Xbox 360 in early 2014, developer Crytek announced today (via IGN ). The free-to-play online shooter was previously only announced for PC. Warface isn’t likely to be entirely free-to-play on Xbox 360, as players must have an Xbox Live Gold subscription for online multiplayer through the platform. Warface is Crytek’s first free-to-play game. The PC … Continue reading Warface coming to Xbox 360 in 2014

Dragon Age: Inquisition won’t feature Morrigan as a party member

By: Martin Gaston Morrigan will play a “significant” role in upcoming BioWare RPG Dragon Age: Inquisition , but will not be a party member in the game. In the original Dragon Age, Morrigan was a Witch of the Wilds who became an integral character to the game’s plot, and was voiced by Claudia Black. Many speculated about Morrigian’s role in Dragon Age: Inquisition after the character … Continue reading Dragon Age: Inquisition won’t feature Morrigan as a party member

Batman: Arkham Origins multiplayer mode revealed, not coming to Wii U

By: Eddie Makuch Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced the multiplayer mode for Batman: Arkham Origins , revealing it is in development at Brink and Enemy Territory developer Splash Damage, and won’t be available on Wii U. The online mode–Invisible Predator Online–will be supported on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC versions. No mention was made of why the Wii U had been passed over … Continue reading Batman: Arkham Origins multiplayer mode revealed, not coming to Wii U

Future of Castlevania series unclear, says Konami

By: Eddie Makuch The future of the Castlevania series, beyond this winter’s Lords of Shadow 2 , has yet to be decided, according to series producer Dave Cox. “What happens with Castlevania after [Lords of Shadow] is not clear, but we hope to leave it in the best of health for those who come after us,” Cox said onTwitter . Clarifying comments he made during San Diego … Continue reading Future of Castlevania series unclear, says Konami

Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag limited edition revealed

By: Eddie Makuch Ubisoft today announced theAssassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag limited edition for North America. The $130 bundle includes a copy of the game in a steelbook case, the full soundtrack,an 80-page art book, an embroidered flag, and an 18-inch Captain Edward Kenway statue. The Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag limited edition will be released on the Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation … Continue reading Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag limited edition revealed