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If there is one thing the self-proclaimed “master race” (aka PC gamers) still has over console gamers, it is the beloved genre known as MOBA (multiplayer online battle arena). Games like the popular League of Legends still remain woefully out of reach of we console plebes, which is why it was exciting when Warner Bros. [...]
According to Variety, Rocksteady may be looking at another entry in their Batman series, though this one would be set during the Silver-Age of the Batman universe. This would make the game a prequel, set around the time that Batman first encounters the Joker. This was also a time in which Batman often teamed up with [...]
There is a certain charm and frivolous fun factor to LEGO games which, I admit, has always been lost on me. Classic franchises and characters are turned instantly cute and novel when imagined in LEGO bricks, and much like their real world counterparts, smashing them to bits provides a nice release. Throughout the years, LEGO [...]
Lollipop Chainsaw continues the trend of games offering store exclusive preorder bonuses with a whopping five different costume variants for the protagonist Juliet depending on where you choose to place your preorder. Perhaps most exciting for camp horror fans is the chance to dress Juliet up in an Ash costume from the greatly-revered Evil Dead films. [...]
So far, all that’s been revealed of Lollipop Chainsaw‘s characters has been a slew of nondescript zombie students and the titular chainsaw-wielding cheerleader Juliet. That all changes in the game’s newest trailer with the reveal of Swan, the black lipstick-wearing antagonist of Lollipop Chainsaw who appears to have his hopes set on world domination. You [...]
LEGO Harry Potter Years 5-7 is a light-hearted Lego-fied take on the darker story of Harry’s last few years at Hogwarts. Traveller’s Tales continues thier tried and true Lego formula, but this iteration hits few stumbling blocks along the path more travelled. Does LEGO Harry Potter Year 5-7 still have the magic that made its predecessor [...]
Those of you looking for epic fantasy battling this November are in for a treat. Not only do we have Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim launching during the busy month, but The Lord of the Rings: War in the North will be kicking off the festivities on November 1st, as well. The RPG takes place before J.R.R. Tolkien’s revered [...]
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced today that they will distribute The Witcher 2: Assasins of Kings for the Xbox 360 in North America. This agreement comes months after CD Projekt RED announced in June plans to bring its dark fantasy RPG from the PC to Xbox 360. CD Project RED has developed the game exclusively for [...]
There is a reason the Joker is considered Batman’s archnemesis. He is pure anarchy, pure chaos, pure terror and destruction without any sensibility or rules. He has no goal, no intentions, and he can’t be figured out or reasoned with. He is the sole embodiment of the ultimate villain without any of the humanization. He’s a sadistic [...]
Remember earlier this year when WB’s soundtrack division, Watertower Music, released Mortal Kombat: Songs Inspired by the Warriors to coincide with the release of Mortal Kombat? Well it looks like they’re at it again this time to promote Batman: Arkham City. With a total of 12 original tracks the label is seeking to compile an album [...]
Warner Brothers Interactive Entertainment have announced Lollipop Chainsaw will be coming to the Playstation 3 and XBox 360 in 2012 in the US, confirming speculation that the game would be released outside of Japan. Working together with director James Gunn (who clearly has a thing for lollipops, having directed a film titled LolliLove), Suda51 will [...]
With Comic-Con officially in full swing, it’s obvious that the comic book video games will be getting extra special attention. Batman: Arkham City is no exception. Rocksteady has decided to use the opportunity to reveal three more characters for the Dark Knight epic. One character is Talia al Ghul. For those not up on their Batman [...]
In a day chock full of rumors, the latest comes straight from Comic-Con itself in an interview with comic book enthusiast site Comic Booked and Kevin Conroy, the voice behind Batman. If you didn’t already know Kevin Conroy really is the voice behind Batman, his portrayal of the comic book character being popularized in the [...]