Difficulty settings and visible enemies are just the beginning.
A recent trailer for Etrian Odyssey IV reveals that big changes are in store for the series. The trailer, which appeared several days ago, shows recognizable and visible enemies while exploring a dungeon. Additionally, these enemies patrol and lunge in a realistic manner.
Each pack will have a theme to it.
Electronic Arts is gearing up to release three separate expansion packs for Battlefield 3. Each pack will have a theme and will be released throughout this year. Close Quarters will be released in June, Armored Kill will be available in the fall and End Game will come out in the winter.
Tons of details on the title surface simultaneously.
While the Game Developers Conference isn't exactly a press event, it's become an acceptable venue to both announce games and reveal new information. EA and Maxis did just that yesterday with the official reveal of a new Sim City game for the PC, which is set to release in 2013. Alongside the announcement came tons of details about the game, including information on the modes and gameplay features.
Yet another title with an Online Pass.
Tecmo-Koei's Ninja Gaiden 3 is coming out March 20, 2012 and the company has announced that its online multiplayer will be locked behind a Online Pass. Joystiq has confirmed with a Tecmo-Koei representative that the title will require the pass to play online.
Available now exclusively for the PlayStation Vita.
This iteration in the Forza series will be a collaborative effort.
Turn 10 Studios announced today that Forza Horizon, the fifth installment in the Forza racing series, will be released this fall. The game will be a collaborative effort between Turn 10 Studios and the studio's development partner Playground Games, a new UK-based developer comprised of ex-employees of development teams at Codemasters, Bizarre Creations and more.
Available in stores for the PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 on October 30, and a Wii U release date yet to be announced.
The third DLC pack is on the way.
Via a press release, Sony Online Entertainment has revealed that the third DLC pack for DC Universe Online is on the way. Entitled The Battle for Earth, the DLC includes new raids, new open world content, and a new power set. The pack will have players fighting on Wonder Woman's home island, South Gotham and a battle with Brainiac.
Available for the PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 on March 6, 2012.
Two awesome games for the price of one.
Sony has announced that PlayStation 3 copies of BioShock Infinite will include a copy of the first BioShock for free. Rather than a download code in the box, the game will be included directly on the Blu-Ray disc. In addition to the original game, BioShock Infinite will also come with Move support, exclusively for the PlayStation 3 version of the game.
