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Batman voice over Kevin Conroy outs new Arkham game that isn’t Origins

by Shane Willoughby - on May 20th 2013 - 2 Comments
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Let’s clear up some confusion here. Voice actor Kevin Conroy was originally reported to have been replaced as the voice of Batman: Arkham Origins. However, Conroy stated over the weekend at Comic-Con in Dallas that HE WAS involved in the new Arkham game as the voice of the dark knight. However, in another turn of events, Joystiq...

Forza Vista trademark appears ahead of next-gen Xbox reveal

by Shane Willoughby - on May 20th 2013 - No Comments
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Microsoft will almost certainly reveal a new Forza game tomorrow night at their next-gen Xbox reveal tomorrow night. A trademark for something called “Forza Vista” has surfaced, detailing “a feature of interactive video game software which allows players to obtain statistical information of internal and external features...

Sony tease first look at PlayStation 4 console. Full reveal coming June 10th

by Shane Willoughby - on May 20th 2013 - No Comments
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Sony has released a 30 second odd PlayStation 4 teaser video that shows a very blurry console that’s going to come into public focus on June 10th at E3 when Sony actually reveals the final look of their next-gen console. You can check out the video for yourself below. There’s a handful of quick glimpses of edges and angles and...

Full Batman: Arkham Origins trailer is go, confirms Deathstroke pack DLC

by Joseph Murphy - on May 20th 2013 - No Comments
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Warner Bros. Games has released a full length trailer for Batman: Arkham Origins. Recently teased, the trailer is all CG, and while that bothers some, you can’t deny it’s some stunning stuff to look at. So, hit play, drool a little, then click here to see the latest screens that went live earlier today. The trailer also comes...

New Batman: Arkham Origins screens released

by Joseph Murphy - on May 20th 2013 - No Comments
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Warner Bros. Games has sent out brand new Batman: Arkham Origins screens. Seen below, the brand new screens show The Joker, Batman in combat, some stunning surroundings in Gotham and much more. The screens come only a day after Kevin Conroy confirmed he is working on the title afterall. ...

Next Xbox revealed tomorrow – get the details on times and video streams here

by Joseph Murphy - on May 20th 2013 - No Comments
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Microsoft is set to reveal their introduction into the next-gen space tomorrow, and we’ve rounded up the times and location details you’ll need to see it live. The official reveal kicks off at 1pm in the US, which translates to 6pm here in Ireland and the UK, 7pm across Europe and 2am for those watching in Australia. We’ll...

Deathstroke confirmed to be playable in Batman: Arkham Origins

by Joseph Murphy - on May 20th 2013 - No Comments
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A pre-order promo image, via Amazon, appears to confirm that Deathstroke will be a playable character in Arkham Origins. The image, seen below, reveals that customers that pre-order Batman: Arkham Origins will be rewarded with Deathstroke via DLC: It’s currently unclear whether he’ll be playable in the campaign, or simply included...

New GRID 2 gameplay video shows Eliminator event in Dubai

by Joseph Murphy - on May 20th 2013 - No Comments
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Eager to see more GRID 2 gameplay? We got your sorted… Codemasters has released a brand new GRID 2 gameplay video which shows off the “Eliminator” event. The mode’s name sums the entire concept up really with  four minutes on the clock, players must fight to stay ahead of the pack – otherwise they get eliminated....

Snake Beater: ESRB rates Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection

by Joseph Murphy - on May 20th 2013 - No Comments
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The ESRB has dropped their age rating on Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection. The rating will read like fond memories to those that have played the franchise, while, to those new to it all, will read like a rollercoaster through violence, sexual material and cardboard boxes. Here’s the full thing: “This is a collection...

Kevin Conroy confirms that he will return to voice Batman in Arkham Origins

by Shane Willoughby - on May 20th 2013 - No Comments
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Remember a couple of weeks ago when the internet told you that acclaimed voice actor Kevin Conroy would not be returning to voice his signature role of Batman in Arkham Origins? Well, something must have changed behind the scenes somewhere because Conroy has now confirmed that he will be voicing Batman in the game. Speaking to an eager...

New Smash Bros, Mario Kart & 3D Mario Wii U to be “discussed” before E3

by Shane Willoughby - on May 20th 2013 - No Comments
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Nintendo won’t be holding a formal E3 presser this year, but the mega-publisher as announced on their U.S Twitter feed that they will “discuss” a number of huge first party titles in the run up to E3, including new Mario Kart, 3D Mario and Smash Bros titles. The 3D Mario reference is almost certainly in relation to...

Nvidia Shield shipping this June, will set you back $349

by Joseph Murphy - on May 18th 2013 - No Comments
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Nvidia has confirmed a release date, and price for their portable device. The system will be available this June, with ppre-order going live on the 20th of May. If you want to pick one up, we’re told you can via Newegg, GameStop, Micro Center and Canada Computers – it’s currently unknown if you’ll be able to snag one...

Alien Fear rebranded as Alien Rage, gets brand new teaser

by Joseph Murphy - on May 18th 2013 - No Comments
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City Interactive has rebranded their previously named title Alien Fear, as Alien Rage. There’s no official word on why the developer decided to go with the new name, so take your guesses, but with the news comes a brand new teaser trailer for the game. Alien Rage releases later this year on PC, via Steam, the PSN and XBLA. ...

EA Sports employee slams Wii U on Twitter. Calls console “crap”. Nintendo “walking dead”

by Shane Willoughby - on May 18th 2013 - No Comments
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Game industry folk say the darndest things on Twitter. In the wake of Mircosoft’s Adam Orth and THAT “always on” Twitter rant, EA Sports software employee Bob Summerwill has decided to give his employer a potential PR headache by lashing out at Nintendo’s Wii U console, calling it a “crap” and “awful...

Yakuza 1 & 2 HD confirmed for Wii U, hitting Japan this August

by Joseph Murphy - on May 18th 2013 - No Comments
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Nintendo has confirmed Yakuza 1 & 2 is getting a HD revamp. Hitting Japan on August the 8th, it’s currently unknown if the title will hit European, or even North America shores, but it will contain brand new features including upscaled graphics and new elements that incorporate the Wii U gamePad. We can only hope a breeze blows...