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The demo for SEGA’s upcoming shooter Vanquish is now available on Xbox Live. The newest of Shinji Mikami’s creations, Vanquish is a 3rd-person shooter that “has a high level of tension throughout the game and merges shooting and action in a finely balanced manner.” Set for release on October 19th stateside, the game will retail for $59.99.
Add the Vanquish demo to your download queue here.
August 31st, 2010 12:26 pm2010-08-31T17:26:51ZF jS, Y g:i a
Terry Anstiss
Dead Rising 2: Case Zero, the prologue to its upcoming game Dead Rising 2, is now available exclusively on Xbox LIVE. Anyone who downloads Dead Rising 2: Case Zero will get their first glimpse into the world of Dead Riding 2, but also be introduced to the new protagonist in the series, Chuck Greene. Not only that, but players will get their first taste at the zombie-slaughtering fun of Dead Rising’s new combo weapons and ‘psycho’ boss fights. Finally all character attributes collected in Dead Rising 2: Case Zero will also carry over into the main game such as Player Level; to a maximum of five, Prestige Points alongside skills, Combo Cards and a number of alternate and unique outfits.
Dead Rising 2: Case Zero is available now on the Xbox Live Arcade Marketplace for a mere 400 Points.
August 31st, 2010 12:10 pm2010-08-31T17:10:20ZF jS, Y g:i a
Terry Anstiss
2K Games has announced that its up-coming DLC package for Mafia II, titled Jimmy’s Vendetta shall be coming out on September 7th and available for players worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points.
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August 31st, 2010 11:54 am2010-08-31T16:54:38ZF jS, Y g:i a
Terry Anstiss
Microsoft has revealed that the Dreamcast platformer Sonic Adventure will be coming to Xbox Live Arcade next month, complete with achievements and online leaderboards. While Sega has plans to bring in various other Dreamcast titles to the Arcade such as Crazy Taxi, details on their release dates are unknown.
Sonic Adventure will be available on September 15th for 800 MS points.
Microsoft has announced “The Game Feast,” a new Summer of Arcade-like lineup featuring four new arcade games.
Included in The Game Feast is the following arcade titles:
September 29: Hydrophobia, 1200 Microsoft Points
October 6: Comic Jumper, 1200 Microsoft Points
October 13: Pinball FX 2, Tables purchased individually, free import from original Pinball FX
October 20: Super Meat Boy, Pricing TBD
As rumored yesterday, Microsoft has officially announced a new Xbox 360 wireless controller. Featuring a newly-updated transforming D-Pad, the new controller also features concave analog sticks and gray buttons.
Available on November 9th, the new controller will be available in a bundle with the Play-and-Charge Kit and retail for $64.99.
More pictures and a video after the break.
(Major Nelson)
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August 31st, 2010 8:22 am2010-08-31T13:22:25ZF jS, Y g:i a
Greg Halter
This week Xbox Live Gold Members can grab some sweet deals on some out of this world items.
- Zeno Clash Ultimate Edition 800 MS Points
- Aliens vs Predator Swarm Map Pack 400 MS Points
- Alien Breed Episode 1 400 MS Points
- Galaga Legions 400 MS Points
Around Retailers
Target
- Madden 11 $49.99
- Purchase a Xbox 360 250 GB console and get a free wireless controller
WalMart
- Halo 3 ODST $34.96
- Halo Wars $29.96
- Halo 3 $29.96
GameStop
- Kane & Lynch 2 : Dog Days $49.99
Also todays Deal of the Day at Amazon.com is Tony Hawk’s Ride for only $39.99.
2K Games has announced the Borderlands Game of the Year edition. The GOTY edition includes a copy of the game, as well as all four DLC packs and a special bonus map. Look for it on October 12th retailing for $59.99.
Full PR after the break.
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August 30th, 2010 6:23 pm2010-08-30T23:23:49ZF jS, Y g:i a
Allen Kim
Take Two’s crime thriller, L.A. Noire, has once again been pushed back. Initially announced in 2005, this title has seen a series of delays push the release date into unknown territory. At this point it can only be speculated that it will come out sometime in 2011.
We have confirmed the delay of L.A. Noire from fiscal Q4 (Oct.) well into [fiscal] 2011 [November 1, 2010 to October 31, 2011]. As far as we can tell, Take-Two has not shown the game to retailers.”
- Evan Wilson, Pacific Crest Securities Analyst
While it’s easy to criticize a company after 3 delays, Red Dead Redemption is a strong example of the quality and success a game can have with enough polish. However, the other end of the spectrum is Alpha Protocol, a title many thought should have been canned long ago.
[via Gamespot]
