The minifig version of Batman is back, and he's brought some friends along with him.
We reported not too long ago about the impending announcement of a new LEGO Batman game, and now that announcement has come. LEGO Batman 2 is indeed coming, and it will feature more characters than just the ones known to hang around Gotham City.
Is the Symphony of the Goddesses tour coming to a town near you?
Gamers who picked up a first run copy of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword had a little something extra in the box: a symphonic CD featuring music from a recent concert in Japan. There had been rumblings of a tour that just might make its way to North America. We can now put those rumblings to rest, as tickets have started to go on sale for The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses tour.
Another exclusive WP7 title that Microsoft is hoping will get noticed.
One of the most popular XBOX Live Indie Games, I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MBIES 1N IT!!!1, is now available on Windows Phone—bundled with two other games under the title Z0MB1ES (on teh ph0ne). All three games come from the two-member development team at Ska Studios, which first became known for the XBLA title The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai.
Blast more zombies with these two light gun shooters.
The House of the Dead series is one of the most iconic light gun series in gaming. Given the numerous pointing peripherals on the market right now, it's no surprise that Sega is breathing new life into the series with a variety of releases, the latest of which are ports to the PlayStation Network of House of the Dead 3 and 4. The two titles will be Move enabled and feature upgraded HD graphics and trophy support.
Listen to Crew 2 talk about maturity in game storytelling in very immature ways!
Welcome to the second episode of PixlTalk Crew 2! Jason (of PB & Jason fame) sits in with the traditional trio of Julian, Rob, and Patrick. We discuss the maturing of story in video games, starting with the intriguing target footage of Rainbow Six: Patriots. That leads us into some debate over the merit of the Call of Duty series before things get really heated over Heavy Rain. Then we put on our silk robes and crank some Barry White as we discuss romance in games, with a focus on Half Life, Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and...Zelda. Wait, what?
Firaxis states the new title is already in the works.
XCom is a franchise that, until two years ago, many assumed was dead and gone. In 2010, however, longtime fans rejoiced at headlines that revealed a new title was in the works. In most cases, though, this excitement only lasted as long as it took to read the article under those headlines, which revealed that this latest entry would actually be a first person shooter instead of an overhead strategy game. Internet outrage soon followed.
The downloadable survival horror game is due for release in just one week.
Today, Lexis Numérique announced the release date for Amy, their upcoming survival horror game for the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade. After being delayed and missing its initially scheduled fall 2011 release date, players will be able to take on the unique quest starting January 10 on PSN and January 11 on XBLA.
Though Midway is gone, Blitz has made a triumphant return thanks to EA. Click through to get the scoop on EA's Mutant League throwback, league violence, and some of the team's favorite cheats.
After nearly a decade, the NFL license has returned to the Blitz series. With Midway dead and buried, EA has acquired the rights to the fan favorite arcade football series with the intent of returning it to its former glory. After a successful outing with the NBA Jam series, it's clear EA has what it takes to properly rekindle these arcade experiences despite their simulation focused pedigree. PixlBit had an opportunity to interview the game's producer, David Ross, about the development of the game, working with the NFL license, and preserving the classic experience.
Disney Epic Mickey 2, Avenger Controller Customer Service, and the ESA/SOPA controversy fill out this week's PB & Jason.
Listen to this week's (best ever issue) of PB & Jason and find all you could ever want to hear about my thoughts of a sequel to Disney Epic Mickey. Spoiler alert: This is one 2012 release I'm not at all excited about.
Just because a game can exist doesn't mean it should.
Bioshock was not a game that needed a sequel. It told a story and concluded it nicely. It didn't leave the door open for a future tale – this was made all the more apparent when the second game didn't bother to continue from the events of the first. Instead, it creates a whole new cast of characters and retcons the antagonist of the story into the events of the first game. The poor, hackneyed story is only the start of the problems with Bioshock 2.
