Bungie’s Destiny not coming out in 2013, says Activision

Activision has warned not to expect Bungie’s Destiny in 2013.

“Although Bungie’s amazing new world was revealed today, Activision has not included the launch in its 2013 outlook and there should be no speculation or expectation of a different result,” said the publisher today in a statement.

Destiny is scheduled to be released for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and all future console platforms, with the new Xbox and PlayStation expected on shop shelves before the end of the year. This means it is unlikely Destiny will be a next-gen launch title.

Destiny is billing itself a “shared-world shooter” in an always-connected world. Players assume the roles of Guardians in the last safe city on Earth. Bungie has yet to release any in-game footage of the game.

“For all the unknowns, Destiny still feels very much like the product of Bungie,” said GameSpot’s Shaun McInnis after glancing a first look at the game last week. “More specifically, it feels like Bungie taking what they’ve done well over the years and moving in a new direction, with new technology, toward something well beyond Halo. I know I can’t wait to see what else Destiny is.”

For more information on Destiny, check out GameSpot’s previous coverage.

Roles with the Pros – Support with Xpecial LCS Week 2

Learn tips, tactics, and more with the support role in this segment with Travis Gafford and Xpecial the support player from Team Solomid Snapdragon.

 

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Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance – Tactical Combat Trailer

This week we check out Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, Crysis 3, Assassin’s Creed III: The Tyranny of King Washington – The Infamy, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Hearthfire and Capcom Arcade Cabinet. Beats provided by DJ VInroc.

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Soul Sacrifice bundle pack available in Singapore for pre-order

February 18, 2013 1:28AM PST

Pre-orders to be open from February 22 to March 6.

Sony Computer Entertainment Hong Kong has announced that it will soon take Singapore pre-orders for the regular and premium edition of the PS Vita title Soul Sacrifice.

The premium version contains a cosmic red PS Vita with a special Soul Sacrifice decal on the back, the Japanese version of the game, a cosmic red head set, and a 16GB memory card. The bundle will cost S$469 ($378), while the regular version of the game costs S$69.90 ($56).

Customers who pre-order the game–standard or premium edition–between February 22 and March 6 will also get a Soul Sacrifice key chain and A4 folder. The game is slated to be out in Asia on March 7.

For more information on the action game, check out GameSpot’s gamespace on the title.

UK Chart: Aliens: Colonial Marines the biggest launch of 2013 so far

Gearbox’s panned FPS Aliens: Colonial Marines has shot to the top of the UK charts despite its massive critical drubbing.

Aliens: Colonial Marines also enjoyed the best opening-week sales of any game this year so far–beating Dead Space 3, which Aliens: Colonial Marines also shunted into second place in the charts.

But could the sales numbers be down to the fact Aliens: Colonial Marines launched on a Tuesday, whereas Dead Space 3 launched on a Friday

Colonial Marines didn’t manage to outsell Rebellion’s 2010 take on Aliens vs. Predator, however. Last week one reported former Gearbox employee said the development of Colonial Marines was a “total train wreck.”

FIFA 13 is third, enjoying a 39 per cent sales increase this week thanks to young people being off on half-term. Call of Duty: Black Ops II takes fourth, Far Cry 3 fifth, Assassin’s Creed 3 sixth, Need for Speed: Most Wanted seventh, Just Dance 4 eighth, Sonic & All-Stars Racing: Transformed ninth, and Halo 4 tenth.

The Top 20 UK charts for the week ending February 16:

1. Aliens: Colonial Marines
2. Dead Space 3
3. FIFA 13
4. Call of Duty: Black Ops II
5. Far Cry 3
6. Assassin’s Creed 3
7. Need for Speed: Most Wanted
8. Just Dance 4
9. Sonic & All-Stars Racing: Transformed
10. Halo 4
11. Hitman Absolution
12. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
13. Skylanders Giants
14. Hitman: HD Trilogy
15. LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
16. LEGO Lord of the Rings
17. Forza Horizon
18. Football Manager 2013
19. Dishonored
20. Grand Theft Auto IV