User roland was kind enough to prepare a guest submission for our Co-Op Couples column this time around. He tackles an age-old issue of finding the right game to play without wasting so much precious time and money. His solution: the co-op Demo Date Night!
I normally don't do stories like this, but when I saw that Starbreeze Studios, makers of The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay, were working on a brand new Syndicate title for EA I knew I had to be called to action.
How many of us are guilty of buying a game, then letting it sit on the shelf without really being touched? Apparently, the majority of the Wii's Shaun White Snowboarding: Road Trip consumers, have been doing just that: buying but not playing.
Ghostbusters is turning 25 this year and we've been wondering why it took that long to create a co-op video game based on the series. Thankfully gamers will have two different co-op experiences when Ghostbusters hits the Wii and 360/PS3 this Summer.
CDV has released a new trailer for the Xbox 360 version of the four player co-op RPG Sacred 2: Fallen Angel. While there's no co-op to be had in the trailer you can get a taste of two of the game's classes; the High Elf and the Temple Guardian.
Some time ago we posted a rumor on how Mass Effect 2, an RPG from Bioware, would have a co-op mode. And while we still don't have an official confirmation of the co-op mode, we do know that Bioware is very interested in making multiplayer games.
Army of Two was a bit of a surprise last year, and according to most folks, it was one of 2008's top co-op titles. The upcoming sequel looks to expand on that strong co-op experience. IGN has an extensive preview of the game up, and so far the game looks very, very promising. This quote, in particular, should have fans of cooperative gameplay foaming at the mouth.
To reign in April properly, we're welcoming The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai to the Xbox Live Arcade! The Dishwasher is a visually fascinating 2-D action platforming game exclusive to the XBLA, featuring 2 player co-op both online, and off. This game also has a bizarre side-feature. One that utilizes the Xbox 360 guitar that many of us already own, to unleash some wicked moves simply by rocking out on guitar. Who doesn't want to 'shred' some zombies, cyborgs, and robots with their buddies?
The first Lost Planet was a solitary affair, but the sequel looks to be a far more team based experience. Details of the four player co-op featured in Lost Planet 2 are coming to light, and we like what we see. Check out this quote from OXM:
The Gears of War 2 Snowblind map pack is now available. The four map set includes three new snow featured maps and the classic Gears of War 1 map Fuel Depot remade with a snow theme.
I'm going to begin this news post with one of the most bizarre developer quotes in recent memory.
Headed to PC, 360, and PS3 this May is Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising. A tactical shooter, the game will employ highly realistic gameplay. PC fans will enjoy 8 player co-op, while PS3 and 360 users will have to settle for 4 players working together, in addition to NPC squadmates. If you are a fan of real world based, super realistic tactical shooters, like a certain vacationing staff member, you might want to keep your eye on this one. In the meantime, check out the first gameplay footage video after the break.
