Get to know Death in the final Darksiders II gameplay trailer before it launches on August 14th, 2012.
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Despite DICE’s encouraging comments last year on the potential of the Wii U, the Battlefield developer has reportedly stopped work on a version of Battlefield 3 for Nintendo’s console.
According to Wii U Daily, which cites an anonymous source, EA and DICE began work on a Wii U version of Battlefield 3, but stopped late last year, due to a “feud” with Nintendo over Origin’s integration on the Wii U.
The site reported that the development team from the shelved project was merged into the team working on Battlefield 4, which is reportedly working on a “straight port” of the game for the Wii U, featuring touchscreen controls.
The site’s source also reportedly told Wii U Daily that it remains unknown whether DICE is working on next-gen versions of Battlefield 4.
Last month, EA confirmed that it is working on Battlefield 4, and that a beta for the game will take place in late 2013. Gamers can secure a spot in the beta by pre-ordering Medal of Honor: Warfighter, which is set to debut in October.
GameSpot contacted EA for comment. The publisher replied:
“This is an old rumour. Battlefield 3 is available for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. The exclusive Battlefield 4 beta will be available in […] 2013. Additional details regarding Battlefield 4 will be revealed at a later date.”
I just got into the game thanks to this series so thanks guys! On a side note, Zorine, you bought Boots of Speed at the base and sent a courier to bring them to you at bot lane… you could’ve just bought them at the Side Shop that’s right next to you and you’d get them faster and not take up the courier =) You probably know that but thought I’d mention it.
August 6, 2012 11:54PM PDT
New sequel to BlazBlue series introduces three new fighters and overdrive system, location tests in session until August 12.
Arc System Works announced a new sequel to the BlazBlue series during last week’s Super Battle Opera Tougeki 2012 tournament held in Japan.
Titled BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, the latest addition to the 2D fighting game series will feature three new characters: the muscular pugilist Azrael, the effeminate male Amane Nishiki who attacks with his plumage, and the female mercenary Bullet whose fighting style is similar to BlazBlue’s Makoto. Existing fighters in the series will have new animation sprites and new moves to their repertoire.
In addition, the game will feature a new overdrive system. Any character who activates overdrive mode in the middle of battle will gain specific battle properties that last for a set amount of time. Examples include Noel’s overdrive which increases the speed of her drive attacks and Arakune’s overdrive which lengthens the duration of his curses. Players can also perform a guard crush attack by expending a quarter of their drive gauge; the move will instantly break through an opponent’s block.
The sequel will be out in Japan arcades this winter, with location tests happening right now until August 12 across the country. No console versions have been announced at this point in time. For more information on the previous BlazBlue installment, check out GameSpot’s coverage of BlazBlue: Continuum Shift.
BioWare has revealed the upcoming Wii U version of Mass Effect 3 will use an interactive comic to give players the opportunity to get up to speed on the series’ backstory and characters, and carry forward in-game decisions.
In an interview with GotGame, BioWare’s Melanie Faulknor told the site that since Wii U owners will not be getting the first two Mass Effect games, a Dark Horse-created interactive comic will guide players through the first two titles, and allow them to make story choices that will carry forward when they begin Mass Effect 3. No specific details were provided on how the story branching will work.
During the interview, Faulknor said the Wii U version of Mass Effect 3 will be developed by an external third party developer with previous Nintendo experience.
Last month, EA revealed the Wii U version of Mass Effect 3 will come bundled with the Extended Cut DLC; it was also revealed BioWare is preparing new single-player DLC for the game, most likely centering on Commander Shepard.
The Wii U is due out worldwide this holiday season, but Nintendo has yet to announce a price or a release date for the console. Speculation regarding the platform’s release window has ranged from November to December, and Nintendo has promised a “reasonable” price for the console.