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Scorpion Confirmed as Next DLC Character for Injustice

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has released a new video revealing Mortal Kombat character Scorpion as the next DLC character that will be available for Injustice: Gods Among Us. The version of Scorpion seen in the game is designed by Jim Lee, Co-Publisher at DC Entertainment, and pays homage to NetherRealm Studios’ original franchise.

Scorpion will be available on Xbox Live Marketplace for 400 Microsoft Points and PlayStation Network for $4.99.

Marvel Heroes – Chronicles of Doom Episode 4

In celebration of the launch of Marvel Heroes today, Gazillion Entertainment has released the final episode in the “Chronicles of Doom” motion comic series as Doctor Doom sets his plan in motion to seize control of the Cosmic Cube while someone who has been watching from beyond looks to intervene.

Dark Souls 2 Coming March 2014

After banner ads appeared outside the L.A. Convention Centre prior to E3 next week, Namco Bandai has confirmed that Dark Souls 2 will be released in March 2014.

Ride to Hell: Retribution – “Built, Not Bought” Trailer

Deep Silver has released a new trailer for Ride to Hell: Retribution, titled “Built, Not Bought”. Developed by Eutechnyx, the action game will be available in June for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.

Mamorukun Curse! Coming to PlayStation Network

UFO Interactive Games today announced their plans to release the top-down, vertical scrolling shooter, Mamorukun Curse! on the PlayStation Network for the PlayStation 3 on July 16th for $19.99.

Metro: Last Light Off to a Quick Start in Sales

Deep Silver today announced that Metro: Last Light has enjoyed a tremendous first week of sales, significantly outselling its predecessor Metro 2033 over the same launch period.

• On PC, the game more than tripled Metro 2033’s worldwide sales over the same opening week period
• In the US, Metro: Last Light sold through more boxed units in its first week of sale than Metro 2033 has managed lifetime to date
• Across all formats worldwide, Metro: Last Light has sold more units in its first week of sale than Metro 2033 managed in 3 months

Future Shop Reveals E3 2013 Pre-Order Offer

Canadians who pre-order three or more games announced during E3 via Futureshop.ca will receive up to $20 off each game. Here are the details:

• Three E3 announced titles must be pre-ordered in same order to double the savings. Discount will be applied to each game individually
• Limited time: Only available during the duration of E3, June 10-13
• Offer cannot be combined with other offers such as a gift with purchase (e.g. SteelBook or DLC). Customers have the choice between buy E3 order with discount, or purchase at regular price and get the bonuses

Free DLC for The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

NeocoreGames announced today that the Scenario DLC is now available for The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing, a gothic-noir steampunk action-RPG available on PC via Steam. The Scenario DLC is free DLC that introduces two levels playable in single-player and cooperative play.

The Scenario DLC enables players to fight high-level monsters that are above the level 30 threshold throughout the new levels reachable from the Secret Lair. Additional levels will be added to the Scenario DLC throughout the year along with unique in-game items and boss fights. After future updates, players will earn ’’Heroic Deeds” to boost their character to an even more legendary status as they slay the threats to the world of Borgovia.

Canadian Video Game Industry Survey Results

In a keynote address at the Ottawa International Game Conference, Jayson Hilchie, President & CEO of the Entertainment Software Association of Canada today unveiled new research about the Canadian video game industry. The research shows that Canada’s overall video game industry is still growing at a moderate pace, even as the sector and its business models continue to evolve.

Unveiling results from new research conducted by Nordicity for ESAC, Hilchie showed that Canada’s 329 video game studios generated over $2.3 billion in GDP for the Canadian economy in 2012.

“There are 16,500 men and women working full time in Canada’s video game industry – up 5% from where we were in 2011,” reported Hilchie. “But our industry is responsible for generating employment for approximately 27,000 people across the Canadian economy. These are high paying jobs – paying on average just over $72,000 – going to young workers in creative / artistic disciplines, technical fields and business / administrative functions,” said Hilchie.

The average age of workers in the Canadian video game industry is just over 30 years old.

Over 84% of Canadian video game studios are now working on games for mobile devices (phones and tablets), while just over 48% of studios are devoting some of their resources to console games. Studios in Canada are also developing PC games (66%) as well as games for the Web (46%) and for social networks (29%). Although the overall Canadian industry is shifting more of its attention to mobile or casual titles, bigger-budget console games are still receiving the lion’s share of resources. Companies report that the average budget for console games is $8.7 million, produced by an average team of 65 persons in 583 days, as compared to an average budget of $300,000 for mobile games, a team of 7 persons and 156 days of production.

Canada’s video game industry continues to develop some of the world’s biggest blockbusters including franchises like Assassin’s Creed, Batman Arkham, NHL and FIFA.

Meet Mass, Echo Squad Member in Scourge: Outbreak

UFO Interactive has released a new Scourge: Outbreak video introducing Mass, one of the four members of Echo Squad.

Scourge: Outbreak will be available July 3rd on Xbox Live Arcade for 800 Microsoft Points.