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Image of Halo Wars LE contents released

D+PAD Staff — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 19:44:38 +0000

Microsoft has released an image of the contents set to be included in the Limited Edition version of Halo Wars.

The pack, which you can see an image of below, contains a graphic novel by Phil Noto, Eric Nylund and Graeme Devine (Halo Wars’ lead designer who we recently interviewed) called Halo Wars: Genesis, plus bonus in-game content, trading cards, and a Spirit of Fire patch.

Halo Wars releases in the UK on February 26th.

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Win an Xbox 360 Elite for Christmas!

D+PAD Staff — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:37:26 +0000

UPDATE: This competition is now closed.

Christmas is a time for giving and with only 24 hours to go until the big day, today’s prize in our Christmas Countdown Competition in association with hmv.com is something a little extra special.

You want an Xbox 360 Elite, right? How about a copy of Gears of War 2 as well? Heck, make it the Limited Edition. If that all sounds good (which honestly, it is), head over to the advent calendar and complete the form. You might just be our lucky winner!

And if you’ve been following the Christmas Countdown Competition up to now and want to see if you’ve won anything, go and head over to our winners list.

From all of us at D+PAD, have a great Christmas!

Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix

D+PAD Staff — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:46:51 +0000

HD Remix is a testament to the benefits that downloadable content has brought to videogaming. A title that in all probability wouldn’t have been released as a full retail game, it is nevertheless a Street Fighter II fan’s wet-dream. Visually striking, a joy to play and wonderfully executed, HD Remix is a well conceived and successful refresh of the original.

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL REVIEW >>
THIS REVIEW WILL ALSO FEATURE IN ISSUE 10 OF D+PAD MAGAZINE

10 new Batman: Arkham Asylum Screens

D+PAD Staff — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:19:05 +0000

Eidos has released 10 new screens of the Dark Knight’s upcoming adventure Batman: Arkham Asylum.

The publisher also announced plans for Batman: The Animated Series veterans Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill to reprise their roles as Batman and The Joker in the game, which is set for release next year on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.

Check out the new screens below.

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Final Resident Evil 5 box art released

D+PAD Staff — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:50:38 +0000

Capcom has released the final box art for Resident Evil 5.

The survival horror title, which goes on sale in the UK on March 13th, is the first title in the series to be certified as a BBFC 18. Surely it can’t get much worse than a chainsaw-wielding madman or rabid dogs the series has seen so far? Apparently so…

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Killzone 2 Multiplayer Beta

D+PAD Staff — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:54:38 +0000

A written description of Killzone 2’s online beta really can’t do it justice; it is after all essentially just another multiplayer FPS, but the synergy between its visuals, gameplay, levelling system and art style raise it head and shoulders above most of the competition. In fact, current champion, CoD4, should be very worried indeed; feeling every bit a crystallisation of Sony’s promises, Killzone 2 is sniping for its crown.

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL PREVIEW >>
THIS PREVIEW WILL ALSO FEATURE IN ISSUE 10 OF D+PAD MAGAZINE

FOR A VIDEO RUNDOWN OF KILLZONE 2′S MULTIPLAYER, CLICK HERE.

Exclusive Gears 2 Combustible Map Pack gameplay footage

D+PAD Staff — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:19:29 +0000

Click here to view them in our Combustible Map Pack mini-feature, or if you’re one of those that prefers D+PAD TV, why not head over there?

Gears of War 2 Combustible Map Pack Gameplay Footage

D+PAD Staff — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:42:18 +0000

We’ve spent the afternoon getting to grips with Gears of War 2’s Combustible Map Pack released this morning on Xbox LIVE Marketplace, and so we thought we’d capture our attempts at eviscerating the opposing team for your viewing pleasure.

If you’re still not convinced as to whether you should shell out those 800 Microsoft Points on the Premium DLC, maybe this will help…

Fuel Station
Fuel Station is situated in a desolate area marked by an abandoned fossil fuel station. The team that secures and controls the station is likely to be the side that wins the match. An especially strategic location on this map is the rooftop, as there are only two points of entry – the main elevator and a staircase on the back side of the building. Heavy weaponry is situated right in front, which presents a high risk to reward ratio in this level. Lugging the Mulcher around, deploying it and revving it up can keep an entire team at bay, and unleashing hell from the rooftops is always an excellent tactic.

Gameplay Video 1

Gameplay Video 2

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Gears 2 Combustible Map Pack Screenshots

D+PAD Staff — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:22:23 +0000

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First gameplay footage of God of War III released

D+PAD Staff — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:11:55 +0000

SCE has released the first gameplay footage of God of War III.

Showing Kratos dish out death to Centaurs, Skeletons and other mythological beasties, the gameplay trailer showcases the new game engine built from the ground up and “state-of-the-art visual technologies”.

“We have large shoes to fill following the success of the previously released God of War titles,” said Stig Asmussen, Game Director for God of War 3. “But with refined gameplay and jaw-dropping visuals, I guarantee that God of War will give fans what they have been eagerly waiting for, and much more.”

Set once again in the realms of Greek mythology, God of War III sees Kratos tread through the heights of Mt. Olympus and the dark depths of Hell to seek revenge on those who have betrayed him

The press release also put to bed rumours of co-op play being integrated into the franchise, clearly stating that God of War III is a single-player game.

But does it look as good as you were expecting? Let us know what you think with a comment.

God of War III is due for release next year and you can check out the first gameplay footage below.

Free Mercenaries 2 DLC available now on XBLM and PSN

D+PAD Staff — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:41:12 +0000

Pandemic has released a free DLC pack for Mercenaries 2: World In Flames.

The “Blow It Up Again Pack”, which weighs in at 377MB, contains a collection of new gameplay modes including Urban Rampage, Death Race, Arms Race and Mercs Blitz, as well as some patriotic characters to choose from. We’re not entirely sure who they are though because Pandemic hasn’t told us…

The DLC is free for the rest of the year from Xbox LIVE Marketplace and PlayStation Store.

First Gears of War 2 Map Pack released

D+PAD Staff — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:47:30 +0000

Epic has released the first map pack for Gears of War 2.

The Combustible Map Pack includes three new multiplayer maps: “Flood”, a stage filled with rising levels of Imulsion, “Gold Rush” which takes place on a drilling platform filled with multiple paths, and “Fuel Station”, a multiplayer revision of the petrol station in Gears 1.

The pack’s available to download now from Xbox LIVE Marketplace at a cost of 800 Microsoft points and 79MB of disk space. And if you’re still not convinced, take a look at the Cole-train narrated trailer below.

New Sims 3 trailer is just plain weird

D+PAD Staff — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:05:47 +0000

What do you get if you a cross a girl in her bra jogging on a treadmill, a young blonde maid snogging a Hugh Hefner of sorts and babies crying in unison after having had their candy stolen from them?

The new trailer for The Sims 3, of course. Watch it and be beffudled. Game’s out on February 20th 2009 exclusively on PC.

Watch this trailer on D+PAD TV.

EA snaps up Brütal Legend, coming autumn 2009

D+PAD Staff — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 13:45:25 +0000

EA has announced that it’s secured the publishing rights to Tim Schafer’s upcoming ‘rock-adventure’ Brütal Legend.

The future of the third person action/adventure game starring Jack Black was unknown following the Activision Blizzard merger earlier in the year and the resultant shake up of Sierra’s portfolio.

“This is awesome news!” stated an enthusiastic Tim Schafer, President of Double Fine Productions. “The quality and creativity of the games EA Partners has been involved with make it a perfect home for our baby, Brütal Legend. Some people were starting to wonder if the saga of Eddie Riggs would ever see the light of day, but now I think it’s clear that this game, like Metal itself, cannot be killed!”

Schafer has previously worked on critically-acclaimed titles such as The Secret of Monkey Island, Day of the Tentacle, Grim Fandango and Psychonauts.

Atari recently announced that they had snapped up the rights to Ghostbusters, Sierra’s other big game hung out to dry in the wake of the Acti-Blizzard merge.

Brütal Legend will be available for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in autumn 2009.

Home is live now!

D+PAD Staff — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:00:39 +0000

After a day of technical setbacks, the PlayStation Home Open Beta is now live and available to download from PlayStation 3’s XMB.

So what are you waiting for? Go and take a look at your new Home!

We’ll be uploading videos of Home over the next few days, so if you want to take a look at what we’ve been up to, be sure to keep your eye on D+PAD TV.

PlayStation Home is a ground-breaking 3D social gaming community available on PS3 that allows users to interact, communicate and share gaming experiences.