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Free Arkham City Skin

Alex Sanberg — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:02:21 +0000

There are a lot of different looks you can achieve in Batman: Arkham City thanks to all the different available costume skins. Well, we are getting one more option, and this one is going to be free! According to the Arkham City forums, Rocksteady will be giving us a skin based off of the “Batman Inc.” design as a thank you for all the support the fans have given them. You’ll be able to download it tomorrow from the Xbox Live Marketplace, the Windows Marketplace, and the PlayStation Network.

As an added bonus, Rocksteady has told us a cheat you can input to use any skin that you already have during the campaign before you beat it. After you select your save slot in the main menu, simply press the following controls: Left, Left, Down, Down, Left, Left, Right, Up, Up, Down. You’ll hear a a bit of audio confirming that you did it correctly, and then you’ll be able to play with different costume skins anytime you want. Merry Christmas!

Xbox Live App for iOS

Alex Sanberg — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:14:37 +0000

Have you ever been out with your friends and wanted to show off your achievement score with them? Well, with the free “My Xbox LIVE” app that is available for your iOS device, you can now do that. It is the official Xbox LIVE app that allows you to go through your game list, see what friends are online and what they are playing, send them messages, and update your profile and avatar. You can also view those ads that we always ignore on the Dashboard

The iOS version is a bit limited when compared to the Windows Phone’s “Xbox Companion” app because you can’t search for games, music, or movies that you can get on Xbox LIVE. It also can’t act like a controller, allowing you to launch a game or movie through it, pause and play videos, etc. with the system it is linked to like the Xbox Companion app can. Either way, both apps are fun little ways to navigate your Xbox profile, but does anyone really see themselves using these apps on a regular basis?

Source: Major Nelson

Alan Wake’s American Nightmare Name Outed

Alex Sanberg — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 03:23:51 +0000

There’s been a lot of speculation about the new Alan Wake that’s in the works. We know it’s an XBLA title, Game Informer released a screenshot, more will be revealed at the VGAs, and that’s about it. However, Siliconera has found through a German rating board that the game will be called Alan Wake’s American Nightmare. I’m sure you just couldn’t wait two more days to hear the name of that downloadable game that ties into that other mediocre game! You can probably die happy now.

The Darkness 2 Gets a 4 Player Co-op Mode

Alex Sanberg — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:46:47 +0000

There’s something about the number 4 that Digital Extremes really likes. One of the main selling points of The Darkness 2 is its quad-wielding gameplay. Now it appears there’s going to be a 4 player co-op mode as well. Maybe they just should have called it “The Darkness 4,” amiright? Hahahahaha… *cough*

Sorry. Anyways, the co-op mode, which is being called “Vendettas,” features new environments and a new storyline that runs parallel to the single player campaign. You’ll also play as one of four different characters: Inugami with his samurai sword, Shoshanna with her multi-burst gun, Jimmy Wilson with his axe, and J.P. DuMond with his voodoo. I could probably go into greater detail with these characters, but then we’d run the risk of me making another bad joke. So, watch the above trailer to see just what these guy can do. And seriously, sorry.

Source: Joystiq

Modern Warfare 3 Avatar Sale Benifits Charity

Alex Sanberg — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:55:38 +0000

It’s the holiday season; AKA the seasons where a lot of charities like to pop up. Here’s a pretty great one that gamers can sink their teeth into. The people over at Activision are getting into this giving spirit as well. They have announced that from December 2nd to 16th the proceeds from buying Modern Warfare 3 avatar items on the Xbox Live Marketplace will help benefit real soldiers. It’s part of the Call of Duty Endowment, which helps Armed Forces veterans get set up for a civilian life.

These proceeds go on top of the $3 million Activision donated to honor Veteran’s Day and to celebrate the record breaking sales of Modern Warfare 3. So, if you want to help out the returning war veterans who aid in protecting our freedom, then go buy some avatar items. How often does donating to charity help get you something nifty in return?

Neverdead Gets a Release Date

Alex Sanberg — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:37:13 +0000

It seems like lately we’ve been getting a lot of games that have been hit with delays. It happened to Twisted Metal, Silent Hill: Downpour, and Deus Ex: Human Revolution, just to name a few in recent memory. So it feels like a very rare treat when we get word that a game is coming earlier than expected, as is the case with Neverdead. Originally slated for a February release, the game about a character who cannot die, has received a release date of January 31st, 2012. Granted, that’s only one day before February, but it’s still early. We’ll take what we can get.

[RUMOR] The Future for Dead Space and Dragon Age

Alex Sanberg — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 02:04:05 +0000

Insiders at EA can’t seem to keep their mouths shut. Details regarding two of the company’s larger franchises, Dead Space and Dragon Age, have come out. Let’s start with the Dead Space rumors, shall we? EA is looking to expand the series into different genres. They want an FPS (which we got a taste of with Dead Space: Extraction), a flight simulator game, and an Uncharted-esque action/adventure game. Thankfully, Dead Space 3, which was further confirmed to take place on an ice planet, is still on the table even though new management almost killed its production. Which, if any, of these new ideas, seem like a viable option for the series?

As for Dragon Age, EA is talking about bringing multiplayer to the mix. It is unclear whether or not this will be part of Dragon Age 3 or if it will be a downloadable game. What we do know is that it will run on DICE’s Frostbite 2 engine and will feature arena-type battles with PvE and PvP combat. Oh, you can fight dragons also, which is probably the biggest headache in the series. Maybe they should focus on creating a better single-player experience before they try to tackle multiplayer. What are your thought on this?

Source: Kotaku 1, 2

Skyrim Map App Coming to iOS

Alex Sanberg — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 02:02:09 +0000

One of the things Skyrim is well known for is its vast map that that makes it almost impossible to explore every nook and cranny. Well, there’s an app for that. Coming soon to your iOS device of choice is the free Dragon Shout app. It is basically an interactive map that allows you to set up customizable markers for things like alchemy components, places to avoid, or spots where you left some gear that was too heavy to carry.

In the future, they plan on adding a social element to the map. That way you can share markers, have chats with other adventurers, or even share some pictures. The app is currently under review and should be available within the next few days. Now if only there was an app to help us deal with those pesky giants.

Source: Touch Arcade

New Xbox 360 Dashboard Coming December 6th

Alex Sanberg — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:17:43 +0000

A few lucky individuals are a little bit ahead of the curve and are currently enrolled in the preview program for the new Xbox 360 Dashboard. That’s all fun and good for them, but what about the rest of the public? According to Major Nelson, all Xbox Live members will have access to the new Dashboard on December 6th. What new features are being implemented with this free update? I’m glad you asked.

New personal and social features including Cloud Storage for Game Saves and LIVE Profile
Beacons and Facebook Sharing
Enhanced Family Settings
Integrated voice and gesture controls across the dashboard and in apps
Bing voice search (Available this year in the US, UK and CA)

In addition to this, Microsoft will continuously add some more content, primarily for all your entertainment needs. There will be new apps for television, music, sports, movies, and internet videos. Who wouldn’t want to see Charlie bite fingers on his or her Xbox 360?

Assassin’s Creed: Revelations “Ancestors” DLC Info

Alex Sanberg — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 02:01:00 +0000

Even though Assassin’s Creed: Revelations just came out, I’m sure all you greedy people are already asking for more. Don’t worry. Ubisoft has got you covered. They have announced that, on December 13th, they will release the “Ancestors Character Pack” DLC for $4 or 320 MS points.

Seems kind of cheap, doesn’t it? That’s because all it will get you is four new characters for the multiplayer (the Privateer, the Corsair, the Brigand, and the Gladiator) who all have “unique taunts, weapons, and stylized assassination moves.” The press release also mentions a 2nd piece of DLC, but it doesn’t go into detail about what it is. Whatever the case may be, both DLC packs are available for pre-order.