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The Evil Within – Live Action Trailer

Bethesda Softworks has released a live action trailer for The Evil Within, its recently announced survival horror game in development for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC and next generation consoles, slated for release in 2014.

NHL 14 Cover Vote Launches

Electronic Arts, the NHL and the NHLPA announced today the launch of the 2nd annual EA Sports NHL Cover Vote Campaign on NHL.com/CoverVote.

The voting process will consist of two preliminary rounds, followed by a 16-player bracket as a field of 60 NHL players is narrowed down to one. The winning player will be revealed as the NHL 14 Cover Athlete during the 2013 Stanley Cup Final. Fans worldwide are encouraged to vote as often as possible at NHL.com/CoverVote.

This year fans can double their voting power by using player specific hashtags on “Twitter Vote Thursdays.” Each player specific hashtag used on Twitter on Thursdays will be counted as two official votes. Fans can join the conversation about the cover vote every day by using #NHL14CoverVote on Twitter and Instagram.

NHL 14 Cover Vote Schedule:

• Round of 60 – April 22 – April 28: Teammate vs. teammate. One representative from each team plus two wild card selections advance.
• 32-Player Leaderboard – April 29 – May 5: Fans vote for their favorite 16 candidates; top 16 vote-getters advance.
• 16-player Bracket – May 6 – May 26: Weekly round-by-round, single-elimination playoff bracket decides finalists.
• The Finals – May 27- June 2: Winner takes the NHL 14 Cover.

Atlus Releases God Mode

Atlus today announced that God Mode, the third-person arcade shooter developed by Old School Games, is now available to download on Steam and Xbox Live Arcade for $9.99 (800 MS Points), and coming to PlayStation Network on April 23rd.

God Mode pits players against waves of demonic hordes as they use death-dealing instruments such as plasma cannons, miniguns and what’s affectionately known as the “buzzsaw” to claw through the depths of hell one corpse at a time.

Gears of War: Judgment “Call to Arms” Map Pack Unveiled

Microsoft and Epic Studios today announced the second expansion pack for Gears of War: Judgment, the Call to Arms Map Pack, coming to VIP Season Pass holders on April 23rd via Xbox Live, and available worldwide on April 30th. Developed by Epic Games and People Can Fly, the Call to Arms Map Pack introduces three new multiplayer maps, a brand-new mode called “Master at Arms,” and six armor and gun skins for customizing characters and weapons.

Set against the backdrop of the Locust invasion of Halvo Bay, all three new maps provide a mix of close quarters and vertical combat. The Call to Arms Map Pack provides 10 new Achievements worth a total of 250 Gamerscore.

New Maps:

• Terminal: The speed and ferocity of the Locust invasion took Halvo Bay completely by surprise. Residents scrambled to evacuate by every means possible, and COG forces were called in to maintain order as martial law was enforced. However, the Locust showed no mercy, and gave no quarter; they swept through train terminals like this one to take advantage of the close quarters and sheer number of defenseless humans trapped within its walls. Sometimes, COG forces could hold the line long enough for a final evacuation, but too many lost their lives in defense of the people and the land they loved.
• Blood Drive: As casualties started to mount, the staff at Halvo Memorial quickly began what would become the largest triage effort in the history of Sera. Their “Give Blood Today” campaign inspired a global blood drive in support of COG forces and wounded civilians. Sadly, Halvo fell quickly, and the hospital became a battlefront instead of a sanctuary. The seed of hope was planted, however, and government-run Memorial hospitals across the country mobilized to keep the effort alive until Jacinto Memorial was the last standing bastion of hope for the people of Sera.
• Boneyard: The concept of traditional memorial services had to be suspended due to the constant stream and alarming volume of casualties as Sera fell victim to the Locust Horde. Memorial grounds quickly became boneyards. Unmarked holes became grave sites and mausoleums were filled with the nameless remains of the fallen, their skeletons piled into heaps. Tread lightly, you never know what, or who, you’re walking on, and one day you’re bound to join them.

New Mode: “Master At Arms”

This new free-for-all game mode exclusive to Gears of War: Judgment will test the true range of your soldiering skills. The goal is to get a kill with each of the 20 different available weapons, without resorting to melee or grenade tactics. Every successful kill will automatically advance you to the next available weapon until you have used them all and proven your skill as a true Master at Arms.

The Call to Arms Map Pack will be available on Xbox Live for 1000 Microsoft Points.

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing – Pre-Order Trailer

NeocoreGames announced today that its gothic-noir steampunk action-RPG, The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing, is now available for pre-order on PC. As a bonus for all pre-purchases of the game, early adopters will receive instant access to the closed Beta.

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing is set to release on PC in late May for $14.99.

Bethesda Announces The Evil Within

Bethesda Softworks today announced the planned release of The Evil Within, a survival horror game developed at Tango Gameworks under the direction of game designer and studio head Shinji Mikami, best known as the creator of the Resident Evil series.

The Evil Within, in development for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, and next generation consoles, is slated for release in 2014. Additional information about the game will be revealed next week.

Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut is Gold

Rising Star Games today announced that Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut has gone gold and will be available on April 30th exclusively for the PlayStation 3.

Ride to Hell: Retribution – No Rules Trailer

Deep Silver has released a new trailer for Ride to Hell: Retribution. The game will be available in June for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.

Players who order the game in advance from participating retailers will receive the Cook’s Mad Recipe DLC for free. The add-on includes three new levels and an exclusive weapon: the sniper rifle. The DLC will also be available for download in June for $9.99 (800 MS Points) on Xbox Live, PlayStation Network and PC.

Harvest Moon: Tale of Two Towns Launches on eShop

Natsume today announced the launch of Harvest Moon: Tale of Two Towns on the eShop for the Nintendo 3DS for $29.99.

Years ago, a tunnel connected livestock-loving Bluebell village with the crop-growing town of Konohana, but boisterous bickering between the burgs created a cave-in and collapsed the tunnel! Build a bustling farm, befriend the villagers, and maybe you can find a way to bring these towns together once again.

Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon – Michael Biehn Interview

Ubisoft has released a new Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon video where Creative Director Dean Evans meets Hollywood action icon of the 80s, Michael Biehn. In the role of Sergeant Rex Colt, Michael Biehn (The Terminator, Aliens, The Abyss) returns in this 1980s style sci-fi vision of a dark future. Have a behind the scenes look in this dev-diary and meet Michael Biehn, the voice of Sergeant Rex Power Colt.

Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon will be available April 30th on Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network and PC.