I got to try out many arcade games for the first time recently, and one of those was the subject of today's Co-Op Classics, Target: Terror. I'll admit to you right off the bat that it's very debatable whether T:T counts as a trueclassic in anyone's eyes, but it is certainly... memorable.
Friday has rolled around once again, and as the temperatures soar over 100 over part of the nation, your friendly neighborhood Co-Optimus staffers are heading inside for some relief. And, of course, gaming! The recently released Ms. 'Splosion Man and Warhammer 40K: Kill Team make multiple appearances on the list this week. So it looks like explosions either way you go, really.
PS3 and PC gamers can expect to be playing the latest Call of Duty: Black Ops DLC by the end of the month. The Annihilation map pack features four new multiplayer versus areas and another co-op Zombie map. The new stages are set in exotic locales such as a drive-in, a golf course, a construction site, and an airplane hangar. If those locations don't sound that interesting, wait until you throw twelve people with automatic weapons into the mix. That always livens up a party. The Zombie map is called Shangri-la, and it features a few new surprises for Zombie veterans. You can see our impressions of the Annihilation map pack here.
The latest dev diary from id Software focuses on the weapons for the upcoming first person shooter, RAGE. Scream it to yourself. Feel better? Remember, it's Friday. You're almost done. Some of the weapons highlighted in this video include the shotgun and the impressive Wing Stick. We also get a chance to see a few of the wicked gadgets at work. The game seems to have strong RPG elements, including an inventory and in-game economy. The developers assure us that the game is first and foremost a first person shooter. Check out the video and let us know what you think.
Atlus is well known for publishing unique, niche, but quality titles. So it was a bit of a surprise to see the publisher announce a budget friendly price of $39.99 for their upcoming co-op hack and slash game, The Cursed Crusade. With an October 11th release date, it seems Atlus set this price more so as a sales tool for the crowded holiday season, rather than a reflection of the game's quality.
Nancy returns with another World of Warcraft themed tale rife with the charming banter of two gamers each in their own crises - one prepping for a raid...and one prepping for a social evening.
Gamers who didn't get to play the Nintendo Wii's House of the Dead: Overkill are in for a treat. The game is being re-released on the PS3 as House of the Dead: Overkill - Extended Cut. It will feature an HD overhaul and support 3D as well as the Move, but we already knew that. We didn't know about a host of new features, including Hardcore and Classic Mode, a new enemy, a new weapon, and an extended final boss fight. I remember the "Mother" fight from Overkill, and I really don't need that experience extended. Gameplay-wise it's fine, but as far as content goes -you know what? I don't want to ruin anything for you.
Ok, so though I am an old man now, I was just a kid back in the 80s. I have fond memories of watching WWF Wrestling on Saturday mornings, with Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, and the Iron Shiek all battling it out in the ring. Of course, as soon as the show was over, my younger brother and I wrestled on the living room floor. At least, until Mom noticed, or someone got hurt.
If you have seen any of the videos for Saints Row: The Third, (whether they were an eight minute montage of mayhem, or one delightful second of gameplay footage) you know this game is going to be something special. THQ has recently announced a collector's edition of the game. The Saints Row: The Third Platinum Pack Collector's Edition will feature the Saints Row soundtrack, the Professor Genki Pre-Order Pack (more on that later) and a pair of molded headphones which have an auto tune feature. Unfortunately, these headphones are NOT COMPATIBLE with Xbox Live or the PlayStation Network (They're for use with 3.5mm input and smart phone devices). The Platinum Pack Collector's Edition will cost $99.99.
"Third time's the charm", as they say! The creators of the eight-player online co-op games Two Worlds and Two Worlds II are trying yet again to spur interest in the series, this time with Two Worlds II: Pirates of the Flying Fortress.
DoubleFine's excellent mech/tower defense game, Trenched, will be coming to Europe. We just don't know when. Apparently, there's a trademark dispute with a Portuguese board game maker named Rui Alipio Monteiro. He trademarked his "Trench" board game back in 2007. The gentleman has also trademarked the title for video game versions of his concept. Monteiro has issued a statement which doesn't back down from his trademark claims. You can see the full statement over at Eurogamer. Double Fine is taking this all in stride, with Trenched Project Lead Brad Muir offering up this nugget of wisdom:
Section 8: Prejudice is finally coming to the PlayStation Network on July 26th, the game was already released on XBLA and PC back in April of this year. To ease the pain of the wait, Timegate is offering up some goodies for PlayStation owners with some exclusive unlocks and even two new multiplayer modes.
