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[news]: Skyrim Legendary Edition Coming June 4th

Bethesda announced the inevitable “Game of the Year” edition of Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Containing all 3 DLC packs with it (Dawnguard, Hearthfire and Dragonborn), it will be released stateside on June 4th with a Europe date of June 7th. Was anyone else expecting this sooner?

[note(s)]: Next Gen Xbox

Microsoft has announced that they will be unveiling the next Xbox on May 21st!

[note(s)]: The Sly Collection

Although nothing has been officially announced, nor leaked, the ESRB has given The Sly Collection, the one from PS3, an ‘E’ rating for the PSVita. No given release date or details, but I’m sure an official announcement is right around the corner.

[note(s)]: Jak and Daxter

Sony has made it official: Jak and Daxter HD Collection will be coming to the PSVita in June for $29.99.

[note(s)]: Xbox Live

Microsoft will be holding an Xbox Live Gold free weekend from April 19 – 22. All you silver-level members, get your deathmatches in while you can!

[note(s)]: Deadpool

Deadpool will be out June 25th for PS3 & Xbox 360 for $49.99 and on PC for $39.99.

[image(s)]: Official Box Art for Beyond: Two Souls

Beyond: Two Souls, featuring Ellen Page and Willem Dafoe will be out October 8th for PlayStation 3.

[news]: Miss Yesterday’s Amazing ‘Nintendo Direct’ Announcements? We’ve Got You Covered!

Nintendo has once again given us another reason to keep our 3DS’ charged and Wii U’s plugged in. The Nintendo Direct video yesterday gave us a glimpse on some upcoming titles as well as a few amazing first announcements. You can watch the entire announcement above, comment below!

[image(s)]: How Many Video Game References Can You Spot in These Guacamelee! Screenshots?

I’ve been playing through the amazing 2D adventure brawler Guacamelee! this week on my Vita and couldn’t help but notice all the amazing video game references sprinkled throughout the game. Can you name them all?

[note(s)]: Oculus Rift

I wanted an Oculus Rift already to begin with. I want one even more now. First Person ‘run-em-up’ Mirror’s Edge has been modded to work with the VR headset, currently in the hands of devs and Kickstarter backers. You can watch here.

[trailer]: Injustice: Gods Among Us Launch Trailer

Injustice: Gods Among Us comes out this Tuesday, April 16th for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and WiiU.

[note(s)]: Mega Man: Maverick Hunter

A Mega Man FPS!? I wish… The folks over at Polygon posted a great article on Maverick Hunter, a Mega Man FPS that was in development through Capcom and Retro Studios (the team behind the Metroid Prime series). We all know the outcome, of course. A very interesting read though. You can find it here.

[trailer]: Dragon’s Crown Gameplay Trailer

Dragon’s Crown will be out this Summer for PlayStation 3 and PS Vita.

[news]: Capcom/NamcoBandai/Sega Crossover ‘Project X Zone’ is Coming to America!

Project X Zone will be coming stateside to the Nintendo 3DS on June 25th for $39.99. As an added bonus, the initial batch of games will be a “limited edition” including a mini art book, poster, and official soundtrack CD at no extra charge.

[note(s)]: Rayman Legends

Remember that hefty delay placed on the then WiiU exclusive Rayman Legends? Turns out it was worth it. On top of bringing the platformer to Xbox 360 & PS3, developer Ubisoft Montpellier took that extended time to add 30 new levels as well as several new bosses to the game.

[trailer]: FarCry 3: Blood Dragon Story Trailer

FarCry 3: Blood Dragon will be available for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 via XBLA & PSN respectively (PC too!) on May 1st. Get ready!

[news]: Looks Like Flashback is Getting a Facelift

Well this was unexpected. One of my favorite games from the 16-bit era, Flashback was an amazing 2D adventure game that used vector style cutscenes much like Another World. I absolutely can’t wait to play this ‘re-imagining’ of the title later this year on PSN and XBLA.

[news]: FarCry 3′s Newest Expansion ‘Blood Dragon’ Looks Pretty Rad!

What the hell is Blood Dragon, exactly? Aside from the few images that have popped up recently and the minute long teaser trailer (posted below) not much is known about FarCry 3‘s latest expansion. Continue reading »

[note(s)]: Wii U

Epic’s latest Unreal Engine 4 will not run on Nintendo’s Wii U. At a recent GDC press conference, Epic Games VP Mark Rein stated that UE4 was not designed with the Wii U in mind.

[image(s)]: Check Out These New Grand Theft Auto V Screenshots!

Rockstar has already said that Grand Theft Auto V will be their biggest game yet. If these screenshots are anything to go by, it definitely looks the part. I can’t wait to get my hands on this game!

[news]: So The Phantom Pain Really is Metal Gear Solid V

Ever since it’s debut at the 2012 Spike VGA’s, everyone has been non-stop about The Phantom Pain actually being the next Metal Gear Solid title. Well, they were right! Officially revealed at the Game Developer’s Conference today, Kojima and crew showed off the first official trailer for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. Continue reading »

[trailer]: Battlefield 4 ‘Fishing in Baku’ Trailer

Even though I don’t follow the Battlefield franchise, I have to give it up to Electronic Arts for still finding a way to make me excited to play the latest game. They started this with Battlefield 3 by releasing a series of 10+ minute long trailers that briefly capture the events during the game’s missions, and here we are now with Battlefield 4. Hopefully the game will be released on next gen consoles and I’ll finally be able to play it with the graphics the way they were meant to be. That was definitely the biggest drawback from playing Battlefield 3 on consoles for me. After seeing the game run on a fully loaded PC, everything else just feels dumbed down. Be on the lookout for more Battlefield 4 trailers in the coming months.

Are you excited for the new Battlefield? Sound off in the comments below!

[news]: Capcom and Valve Working on Resident Evil & Left 4 Dead Crossover Content for Steam [update]: Gameplay Trailer Released

Whether you liked Resident Evil 6, or not, you have to admit this is pretty amazing. Capcom is teaming up with Valve to release free DLC for Resident Evil 6 on PC featuring playable characters and enemies from Left 4 Dead 2 to use in RE6′s No Mercy mode. The DLC will be available on April 5th, but Resident Evil 6 launches on Valve’s Steam Platform later this month, March 22nd. More details can be found at Capcom-Unity’s blog. No word or confirmation on when we can, hopefully, expect to see RE6 characters in Left 4 Dead 2, but a few of RE6′s enemies will be making the crossover into L4D2′s campaign. We’ll keep you posted as more is announced.

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[news]: Still Debating That 3DS XL Purchase? This Might Help.

If you’re still on the fence about upgrading to or buying a shiny new 3DS XL to play the new Luigi’s Mansion or Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, now’s the time to act. Announced today, Nintendo is offering anyone who purchases a new 3DS XL and registers it along with either Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon or Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity by April 30th will also get a chance to download one of 5 great 3DS titles from the Nintendo eShop. Continue reading »

[note(s)]: Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director’s Cut

After weeks of speculation and rumors, Square Enix has officially announced that Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director’s Cut will be coming to the Wii U later this year. Straight Right Studios, the team behind Mass Effect 3‘s Wii U version will be handling the port.

[note(s)]: Fez

Indie-platformer Fez will be available on Steam May 1st!

[pop-fiction]: GT.com’s Video Game Mythbusters Tackle ‘Nude Raider’

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: GameTrailers’ Pop-Fiction show is one of the best bits of video game nostalgia to date. Right up there with Screw Attack’s Video Game Vault, also on GameTrailers.com. This time around, the Pop-Fiction crew takes on the infamous ‘Nude Raider’ myth. Quite possibly one of the most well known myths, for anyone who grew up with the original Tomb Raider series. I remember hearing about the myth for myself when the original title was released. Back then this was a huge ordeal, but after all the ‘Hot Coffee’ and God of War boobies, it’s pretty rediculous now. Wouldn’t mind seeing a little ‘Nude Raider’ reboot, though, with the latest title! Microtransactions, anyone?

[note(s)]: Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D

Start stockpiling bananas! Nintendo has officially announced a release date for Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D for the , you guessed it, Nintendo 3DS. Go ape on May 24th.

[news]: Pikachu 3DS XL Coming to America!

Nintendo has officially announced that they will be releasing this awesome yellow Pikachu themed 3DS XL (pictured) here in the U.S. on March 24th. The handheld will be bundled together with a 4gb memory card for $199.
One thing is certain: this grown ass man will be purchasing a Pikachu yellow Nintendo 3DS XL on March 24th.

[note(s)]: The Witness

The Witness, new game from the creator of Braid, will be a PS4 exclusive when it initially launches.