Paradox Interactive and Critical Studio today announced that Dungeonload is now available for PC via digital distributors for $9.99.
Aksys Games today announced that it will be releasing the Japanese action RPG, Muramasa Rebirth, the follow-up to Muramasa: The Demon Blade. Redesigned for the PlayStation Vita, Muramasa includes hi-res graphics, enhanced controls, a complete re-localization in English, and more.
Devolver Digital has released the first gun diary for Serious Sam Double D XXL. The side-scrolling title will be available February 20th on Xbox Live Arcade.
Kalypso Media today announced the availability of their arcade air-combat title, Air Conflicts: Secret Wars, on the PlayStation 3 via the PlayStation Network for $19.99. Air Conflicts: Secret Wars challenges players to take the helm of a variety of WWI and WWII-era aircraft and fight through historical battles and missions.
Sony Online Entertainment today released Home Turf, the sixth DLC pack for DC Universe Online. Available now for download on PC and PlayStation 3, Home Turf introduces a customizable Base system for the first time to the MMO game. Players can now customize their own Lair, which serves as both a Base and battleground for new Lair PvP Battles. Through their Lair, players can harness new power and combat abilities through their new Mainframe to use on the streets of Gotham City and Metropolis.
The Home Turf DLC pack is a free download for the game’s Legendary members and is now available for $9.99 to Free and Premium players via the PlayStation Network, the in-game Marketplace, or for PC players via the DCUniverseOnline.com website.
Crytek today announced that the Crysis 3 multiplayer open beta has gone live for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. To celebrate, EA and Crytek have released a new trailer showcasing the tactical warfare and sandbox gameplay of Crysis 3’s multiplayer. The Open Beta includes a small sampling of what you can find in the full game and includes 2 game modes and 2 maps as well as all the unlock features up to level 10 and the ability to reboot your suit.
Team Ninja today unveiled new details for Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plus, the sequel to its PlayStation Vita launch title which is set for a February 26th release. Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plus takes the action game to the next level with the all new “Ninja Race” mode, tag missions involving any combination of two characters, new weapons for Ryu Hyabusa, and a variety of pre-order offerings including limited edition female costumes. To premier these new game elements, Team Ninja has released a new trailer highlighting the modes, weapons and costumes.
In “Ninja Race” mode, a slow ninja is a dead ninja as players race through dynamic courses to beat the clock. After choosing a character, level, and costume, players can strategically choose to dash through the course or kill as many enemies as possible to earn boosts and points. The mode’s Combo Kill counter increases as foes are dispatched in sequence — the higher the counter, the more damage is dealt as long as the gauge stays filled. Three special essences, exclusive to the Ninja Race mode, boost the player’s chance of a successful mission: Green Essence adds time to the clock, White Essence boosts the Combo Kill counter for added damage, and Purple Essence grants Ninja Speed.
Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plus now includes “Tag Missions” providing a new way to combine the complementary strengths of any two characters. Players can switch between team members in real time as they try to complete challenges, with the other team member under AI control. With each fighter having different strengths and weaknesses, players can strategically tag back and forth when facing different opponents and situations by pressing down on the directional pad.
Ryu’s attacks can be enhanced with powerful weapons including “Emma’s Fang”, a massive sword that can decimate foes with slow but powerful swings. Legendary tales say the fearsome blade grows even stronger when it becomes bloodied. Worn on the hands and feet, “Falcon’s Talons” can quickly cut enemies to pieces with special attacks including the Izuna Drop and the sliding, leg-cutting Thunderous Attack. Steel-reinforced hardwood “Tonfas”, which can be swung from both hands to crush enemies with their special Heavenly Justice combo, provide another option for mass destruction.
Last but not least, those who pre-order Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plus at GameStop will receive exclusive, limited edition costumes for the female warriors Ayane, Rachel, and Momiji. Ranging from Ayane’s light armor to Rachel’s seductively spiky dress revealing her demon blood, the costumes are designed for both action and style.
Natsume has released a new video for their upcoming combat mech title, Carnage Heart EXA, due out on PlayStation Network for PSP in early 2013.
Activison announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops II Revolution, the first of four DLC Map Packs for Call of Duty: Black Ops II, is available today, first, exclusively on Xbox Live, with other platforms to follow. Revolution delivers new content, including four multiplayer maps from around the world, as well as a new Zombies map “Die Rise.” Revolution also features a couple franchise first offerings, including a brand-new Zombies mode “Turned,” which literally turns the tables and allows gamers to play as a zombie, as well as a new bonus multiplayer weapon, the “Peacekeeper.” Call of Duty: Black Ops II Revolution is available for $14.99 (1200 Microsoft Points).
Gazillion Entertainment has released a new ‘Building a Hero’ video Developer Diary for Marvel Heroes, the free-to-play, MMO action-RPG launching this spring. Go behind the scenes with Gazillion’s development team, including Marvel super-scribe Brian Michael Bendis and Diablo creator David Brevik, as they bring the Marvel superheroes to life through art creation, animations, and effects. The Developer Diary also explores how each character in Marvel Heroes offers a unique class and play style in the game.
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