Sony Computer Entertainment has released the story trailer for The Last of Us. In addition, Sony revealed that The Last of Us will be available in stores on May 7th, 2013, exclusively for PlayStation 3.
Namco Bandai today announced Dark Souls II is currently in development at FromSoftware. Dark Souls II will feature a new hero, a new storyline, and an unfamiliar world for players to survive in while delivering its signature brand of unrelenting punishment. Players seeking to share their experience will discover a revamped server-based multiplayer mode that will put a distinct Dark Souls II twist on the concept of playing with others. Dark Souls II will be available for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC.
Capcom recently shared plans to release a new fan-made crossover title featuring two of the company’s franchises. Street Fighter X Mega Man will celebrate the closing ceremonies of the 25th Anniversary of Street Fighter and kick off the festivities taking place in 2013, when Mega Man takes center stage as “The Blue Bomber” reflects on his own 25 years of gaming. The Street Fighter X Mega Man game will be released as a PC download beginning on December 17th and will be offered to fans for FREE through Capcom’s official website, Capcom-Unity.com.
Raiden goes toe-to-toe with Metal Gear Ray in this new gameplay video from the upcoming Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, scheduled for release on February 19th for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Ubisoft today announced that Rayman Legends for the Wii U will be released on February 26th. A demo of the game will be available through the Nintendo eShop on December 13th.
Konami today announced that Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate will be available on March 5th exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS. A new trailer for the title has also been released, featuring Trevor Belmont’s story. Dracula’s return is explained during an emotional farewell between Trevor and his son, Simon. Trevor reveals his quest for vengeance of his mother’s murder, at the hands of his father (Gabriel Belmont/Dracul), and gives Simon a pendant that contains a piece of the Mirror of Fate.
Electronic Arts announced today that hip-hop stars Big Boi and B.o.B are bringing their talents to Army of TWO: The Devil’s Cartel. The two stars are not only teaming up in the studio for the collaboration of the game’s official theme song “Double or Nothing” set for release in early 2013, but are also joining forces in the game. The duo will play the roles of T.W.O. operatives Charles “Chuy” Rendall (Big Boi) and Anthony “Baker” Barnes (B.o.B).
EA also announced that fans who pre-order Army of TWO: The Devil’s Cartel from participating retailers will receive an exclusive Hit-Makers Kit. This kit will give players access to a one-of-a-kind T.W.O. Contract mission that will allow them to play as Big Boi and B.o.B’s characters, as well as custom masks and weapon skins designed by the artists themselves.
Army of TWO: The Devil’s Cartel will be available on March 26th for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Focus Home Interactive and Spiders Studio have released a new trailer for Mars: Wars Logs, presenting the cyberpunk universe. The role-playing game will be available on Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation 3 and PC in Spring 2013.
Double Fine Productions has released a new trailer for Kinect Party, coming to Xbox Live Arcade this holiday season.
Electronic Arts and Crytek have released new screenshots from Crysis 3, scheduled for release on February 19th for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.