The big 30 for the Co-Opticast, and what do we have? A jam packed 50 minute episode with dozens of co-op news stories, a Borderlands review, and lots of other goodies that'll tickle that special spot. In fact, by my count we cover over 25 different games in this episode. Sit down, buckle up, and get ready to be Co-Opticasted.
Eager to test out the demo for Left 4 Dead 2, but didn't pre-order, or lucky enough to get a preorder code? Wait no longer, my undead slaying friend! The Xbox 360 demo for Left 4 Dead 2 is now available in all regions. The demo takes the four new survivors through New Orleans, and by all accounts shows off all the new bells and whistles quite nicely. Add the demo download to your queue here, and reread Nick's impressions of the PC demo to keep you occupied until you can dash home and play. Is it quitting time yet?
A truly titanic tussle of tremendous talents hits your favorite console today. LEGO Rock Band in one corner, Band Hero in the other. Plastic David Bowie versus sparkly Taylor Swift; who will prevail? Not your wallet, which is likely still empty after Guitar Hero 5 and The Beatles Rock Band. Though both games are intended for the younger set, there's still plenty of good songs for all to enjoy on your well-worn fake instruments today. Remember to purchase through Amazon using the links below to help support Co-Optimus!
id's timeless classic DOOM game has found it's way onto another platform, the iPhone/iPod Touch. I believe this makes it the game's 4,371st different platform - including the calculator, handheld, console, downloadable, web, java, and toaster based versions.
Some more details are trickling in of Vicious Cycle's upcoming side scroller called Matt Hazard: Blood Bath and Beyond. The tongue-in-cheek game will support two player local co-op on both the Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network. Players assume the role of either Matt Hazard or his sidekick Dexter Dare as they work through familiar looking video game scenarios like Bioshock, Mirror's Edge and Mario Bros.
If you happen to be in the new Xbox 360 Dashboard Preview Program, you've already got access to Halo Waypoint. That's good news, right? Well I have better news for you. The Waypoint team just released the schedule, starting today, with all the content that's on tap.
'Splosion Man swept us off our co-op loving feet this summer. Now, Twisted Pixel, the studio behind 'Splosion Man, has teamed up with Omaha Steaks to bring you a very - er - interesting sweepstakes. Play 'Splosion Man, win Filet Mignon. Seriously.
Last year we applauded Microsoft's entry into the music genre with Lips. Unique LED and motion sensitive microphones, plus a packed song list with plenty of co-op options made for a great party. Lips is back with the first sequel, called Lips #1 Hits. But is it worth your money?
We just received a fresh batch of screenshots for the upcoming Dawn of War 2 expansion: Chaos Rising. In it we see the demons from beneath planet Aurelia slaughtering our poor Space Marines in epic combat.
League of Legends, the team-vs-team title that was inspired by the Warcraft III Defense of the Ancients mod, was released last week and the good folks at Riot Games provided us with a package of goodies to give away to one lucky Co-Optimus reader. Want to know what you can win and how to enter? Click the link for all the details.
If you picked up Painkiller: Resurrection on the PC last week with hopes of glorious cooperative stake gunning in your head, you may have been disappointed to find no menu option for co-op. Rest assured though, the game does have co-op support, it's just a little ridiculous as to how you have to start it.
It was a jam packed month of October on Co-Optimus. With 13 reviews, a dozen editorials, and tons of co-op game releases there was plenty of co-op goodness for everyone. Here's what you may have missed buried in all that information.
