The Game Developers Conference is just around the corner and that can mean only one thing - leaks! The usual source is some murky deep throat, but in the case of Fable Heroes it’s Microsoft themselves that have dropped the ball. The listing for this XBLA exclusive 4 player online/offline co-op game has been posted on their site. Images and details follow.
It's time for another issue of On the Download, our monthly feature about downloadable games and content. This is my first time covering this column, and I was a bit perplexed as to what to discuss. I'm not exactly a hardcore PC gamer, but Andrew already covered that perspective a few issues ago. Do I dabble in the occasional indie bundle? Sure, but that's more Jason's domain. So what's a poor Co-Optimus editor to do in this situation?
The Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 versions of id's post-apocalyptic shooter RAGE and Epic's @#$% third-person shooter Bulletstorm are on sale at Best Buy for $19.99 this week - a fair deal, to be sure. But the March issue of Best Buy's @Gamer Magazine (pictured) also happens to have $15 off coupon for both games inside. That means you can grab each shooter for just five bucks a piece - if they're still in-stock!
Dungeon Defenders' next installment of DLC, entitled the Quest for the Lost Shards of Eternia Part II, has been in the works for a little while. While it was originally planned to come out on February for the PC, further testing and tweaking was required and thus bumped back the release slightly.
Shoot-em-up fans across America rejoiced when Rising Star Games announced their plans to bring Akai Katana stateside. The game is widely considered to be Japanese shmup maker Cave's magnum opus - or at least its swan swong, since the developer has switched to making games exclusively for mobile platforms like Windows Phone. Of course, we're interested in Akai Katana for its 2 player local co-op, a welcome feature in any shmup. Rising Star has graciously provided Co-Optimus with several exclusive co-op screenshots.
Welcome to Beyond Co-Op, a weekly piece that talks about industry stories that may or may not be related to co-op gaming. We like to take a look around the industry and see what news and links may interest you in the world of gaming.
While this month's community blog topic asks the question - "Are we ready for next-gen consoles," Valve may be asking the question - "What is a next-gen console?" The Verge has uncovered a hefty rumor that suggests the Steam developer may be getting into the console market with their concept revealed at GDC this coming week.
The Wii U is on its way, and rumors about Xbox 720 and PS4 continue to crawl out of the woodwork. Everyone is offering guesses as to when Microsoft and Sony will announce their next consoles. Some say we'll hear announcements at E3 and they'll hit the market this holiday season. Others are saying that's way too soon. The next generation of game consoles is inevitable, but when will it arrive?
While a good chunk of the Co-Opticrew are going to be occupied with the truly excellent Syndicate, many seem to have their eyes towards the future. What is that they see on the horizon? Why it's Commander Sheppard and the crew of the Normandy ready to take on the Reapers.
My birthday was just two weeks ago, but it looks like I missed an opportunity for an awesome present. The latest trailer for Ghost Recon Future Soldier showcases some of the gadgets, gizmos and technology you and your team will have at their disposal. The center piece is without a doubt the UAV which is now almost pocket sized and can transform into a small ground based vehicle. Why didn't they have this stuff when I was a kid?
Cue the Mission Impossible theme song! Dooo...doo...dooo....doooo....da da da....Your mission, should you choose to accept it - gather four friends, dress up in all black, put on some party masks, and purchase a four pack of PayDay: The Heist off of Steam for only $29.99.
Despite the system releasing just two weeks ago, Sony's PlayStation Vita is getting a steady stream of games. The next big release comes next week in the form of Unit 13, a third person action shooter from veteran developer Zipper Interactive.
