Gallery Update: Shadows of the Damned

Posted on May 28, 2011 by geelw

The one-two punch of doom from Shinji Mikami and Suda 51 continues with these screens from the upcoming single player horror action game, set to hit the PS3 and Xbox 360 on June 21, 2011. I personally can't wait to play this as I'm a HUGE fan of Killer 7, No More Heroes and other Suda/grasshopper manufacture games. I'd say Resident Evil fanatics looknig for something a lot more bizarre and mature should also give this a spin and if you loved Deadly Premonition, well… you probably got your pre-order in already. The mix of Suda and Mikami's always intriguing mindsets coupled with the bizarre visuals should make SOTD a keeper of a sleeper. Will the more jaded gamers out there “get” this mixture of action and twisted psycho-horror? I guess we'll see if it all pays off in a few weeks, huh?

BloodRayne: Betrayal Trailer

Posted on May 26, 2011 by geelw

http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/8WQi3_cgvDM?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0

I just LOVE WayForward’s games – they certainly know how to bring that old-school feeling to their projects and the results are pretty darn playable and a lot of fun overall. The Contra reboot on the DS was spectacular, Shantae back on the Game Boy Color was (and is) still one of the most highly desired games ever and now, Rayne is back in action thanks to the team. Awesome. If only this were a retail release at some point, it would be perfect…

Gallery Update: El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron

Posted on May 25, 2011 by geelw

UTV Ignition's absolutely gorgeous action game mixes its surreal and brilliantly original art style with a unique take on biblical lore in a game that's sure to draw attention amongst core gamers as well as non-gaming folks interested in the religious imagery and themes. Good, bad of otherwise, this is certainly one amazing looking game. I've been watching this since it was announced and now that it seems its FINALLY getting a US release sometime this year, I'm HOPING the publisher drops into NYC with a build I can get my hands on. I also hope the game isn't buried and forgotten under the TON of bigger-hyped releases, as what's here looks like it's made to be played multiple times through in order to see everything. As it is, marketing this is going to be a tough deal for certain. How the hell do you advertise a game that takes such bold artistic liberties with a revered text while fitting the gameplay tastes of the masses? We. Shall. See, I suppose…

Here's a look at some of the fantastic art in character renders and game screens (more below the jump!).

Call of Duty MW3 Reveal Trailer: This TIme It’s (World) War (3?)…

Posted on May 24, 2011 by geelw

http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/coiTJbr9m04?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0

Hmmmm, another year, another COD super-spectacublocbusterlar (and another eyeball-frying trailer packed with intensity), but this one looks like the biggest one to date (BOOM). Yup, November 8, 2011. The players will play, the hates will hate and Activision will be counting up money as it rolls in. I wonder what the limited editions will look like? Probably a non-working miniature atomic bomb or something crazy like that. And hey! Was that an Infinity Ward logo at the end? Nice…

Earth Defense Force Insect Armageddon Japanese Trailer

Posted on May 24, 2011 by geelw

http://www.viddler.com/simple/cf409d8a/

D3Publisher is promoting the US-made sequel to its fan-favorite budget franchise with a couple of cool gameplay trailers. Here’s a look at some bug blasting action from the upcoming game set to hit retail on July 5, 2011.

Anarchy Reigns Character Profile: Leo is Back!

Posted on May 24, 2011 by geelw

Platinum Games’ online enabled brawler is Sega’s second chance and getting it right in terms of publishing a decent multiplayer beat-down (the first was the woeful Iron Phoenix), but it looks as if Platinum is going for the gold here. I’d say that Leo is one more AR character you’d not want to come across in a dark alley, broad daylight or any other situation unless you were being very well protected.

No More Teasing: Catherine Website Goes Live

Posted on May 23, 2011 by geelw

Whee. Atlus’ girl is looking to be one of those ladies people just can’t keep their eyes off of. The official site mimics the original Japanese site’s stylishness (play with those chains on the opening screen for a nice surprise) and is packed full of awesome art, game info and more stuff that will make you blush (and any co-workers gasp if you’re at work peeking at this stuff)… July 26, 2011. PS3/Xbox 360. Watch this one sell out fast.

Hunted: The Demon’s Forge "Around Dark Corners" Trailer

Posted on May 20, 2011 by geelw

http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/aT1_kOXnvps?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0

A bit of behind the scenes with an emphasis on Hunted’s sound design. Pretty cool and I can safely say that with a pair of good headphones, the game’s effects, voices and music are really fantastic.

The World WILL NOT END This Weekend, Period.

Posted on May 20, 2011 by geelw

Why not? Because to many people like me have too much stuff to do to believe in this foolishness. I’m personally nut-punching any swooping angels or whatever that come to attempt to remove my non-believing ass from this mortal coil. So there. That and hell, too many damn good games are coming out. Who’s with me on this? Of course, playing through Atlus’ spectacularly gloomy epic Shin Megami Tensei Devil Survivor again this week is a little bit creepy, but that’s more about just how damn good the game is more than a commentary on any real-life situations…

Atlus Discovers Time Travel, Stuck in 1999!

Posted on May 19, 2011 by geelw

All I'll say is I hope they get back safe and bring a couple of copies of Ogre Battle 64 back with them when they return. I sold mine off a while back and kind of wish I didn't. Atlus Faithful news from June '99 below the jump…Read more »