Study: 50% of DLC sales come through retail Would you buy downloadable content if it weren?t for retail merchandising? According to a recent GameStop-commissioned study conducted by wealth management first Baird, a whopping 50% of all DLC sales are the result of in-store merchandising.?A company survey revealed that 50 per cent of buyers indicated they would not have purchased the content without the in-store merchandising,? states the report.?These buyers also indicated in a company survey they will buy digital content from GameStop again, due in large part to trade-in credits, loyalty reward points, and the convenience of game discovery.?I very rarely buy games from brick and mortar stores, so I?m only very acutely affected by in-store merchandising. But what about you? :vampire: Click The Link 4 More :vampire: http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2011/07/19/study-50-of-dlc-sales-come-through-retail/
Mega Man Legends 3 officially cancelled Die hard fans of the franchise are saddened, for sure. After much back and forth, and even Capcom asking for help deciding what the new look of Mega Manshould be, creator*Keiji Inafune?s pet project is no more.Mega Man Legends 3, which was ?intended to give gamers across the world insight and input into the development process,? was effectively killed when Capcom found the game ? including the ?Prototype version? that was being worked on ? did not meet certain criteria. Unfortunately, Capcom kept quiet about the specifics so there?s a good chance we?ll never know the exact reasons for the game?s cancellation. :vampire: Click The Link 4 More :vampire: http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2011/07/19/mega-man-legends-3-officially-cancelled/
?Avatar quality graphics? in next Xbox ? AMD The visuals of Microsoft?s next Xbox console will rival those seen in James Cameron?s 2009 flick Avatar, manufacturer AMD has said. And just like that, the next-gen hype train enters full gear.Talking in the latest issue of OXM, director of ISV relationships, Neal Robison, said gamers have a lot to be excited about. Naturally.AMD hasn?t confirmed that they?re working with Microsoft on the new system, though the company did supply the graphics chip for the 360.The AI and physics capabilities are said to have been upped as well. An example given included every pedestrian in open-world games like GTAor Saints Rowhaving their own mindset. No more clones on the streets, should developers go through the trouble of creating individual mentalities. :vampire: Click The Link 4 More :vampire: http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2011/07/18/avatar-quality-graphics-in-next-xbox-amd/
Next-Gen XBOX will have amazing graphics but the overheat after five minutes of gameplay lol. [video=youtube;xq6vlyNdM3I]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xq6vlyNdM3I[/video]
EA talks Gaming 3.0 Develop Conference: Andrew Wilson on taking games across multiple platforms, including mobile EA Sports' senior vice president and worldwide head of development Andrew Wilson spoke at the Develop Evolve conference in Brighton, giving the publisher's view of 'Gaming 3.0'."There's a lot of hype around right now," he explained, by way of introduction. "Everything seems to be about this digital age, and this digital age of gaming... It's very easy to get caught up in the hype. The question I get the most from people is 'Is this the real deal?'" In other words, will mobile, free-to-play, social gaming and other new business models have a lasting impact? :vampire: Click The Link 4 More :vampire: http://www.develop-online.net/news/38273/EA-talks-Gaming-30
Updated / Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 is real, out in Nov [video=youtube;5EfSUQFQrLk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EfSUQFQrLk[/video] Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3is official. Following rumors earlier in the week, Capcom?s today formally announced the PS3/360 title.What?s new then? 12 new characters from both universes, a refined fighting system, plus eight new stages and new modes. Not bad?It?s all out this November for $39.99.There?s more too; Ultimatealso gets a Spectator Mode ? apparently a much-requested feature ? allowing players to, you guessed it, spectate each others? matches.As Capcom tends to do during such announcements, they?ve upped a number of gameplay videos over at their Unity blog. The announcement trailer is below, but head there for the whole lot. :vampire: Click The Link 4 More :vampire: http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2011/07/20/ultimate-marvel-vs-capcom-3-is-real-out-in-nov/
Ultimate MvC3 character roster leaks That didn?t take long at all; all the 12 new character additions to Capcom?s newly-announced Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3have been revealed. Capcom PR must be in a foul mood right about now as they reaaaaally like to stretch those reveals out.But, no point in delaying the inevitable, here we go.From camp Capcom, joining the fight will be Strider, Firebrand, Vergil, Frank West, Phoenix Wright and Nemesis. And from Marvel it?ll be Ghost Rider, Dr. Strange, Nova, Rocket Raccoon, Hawkeye and Iron Fist.It?s not all bad though, Capcom still has all those lovely and lengthy gameplay videos under lock and key; something to look forward to in the coming months.Ultimateis out this November. :vampire: Click The Link 4 More :vampire: http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2011/07/20/ultimate-mvc3-character-roster-leaks/
Not impressed at all. People wasted time buying the regular & others wasted time buying the DLC. What would be impressive is if GameStop & other stores gave customers half the trade value on the regular Marvel vs Capcom 3.
Prey 2 trailer, now with developer commentary [video=youtube;GrqmpXimeb4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrqmpXimeb4[/video] Bethesda's kicked off a developer commentary series for the Prey 2 trailers it's released so far. First up is the live action reveal; watch as game director Chris Rhinehart explains what's going on and why. :vampire: Click The Link 4 More :vampire: http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2011/07/20/prey-2-trailer-now-with-developer-commentary/
Darksiders II gets new screens Images:Yesterday?s extended announcement trailer has company; hit the gallery here for 10 new in-game shots from Vigil?s 2012-bound Darksiders II.
Shadows of the Damned director exits Grasshoper Grasshoper Manufacture?s Massimo Guarini, who directed the excellent Shadows of the Damned, has left the developer.That?s a big shame, and something that might well have been avoided had the game actually managed to sell any units, but all is not lost. Guarini has instead set up a new studio, Ovosonico Productions, which ? according to text found in a teaser site?s source code ? will work on*?Games, Music, Films with an attitude. The sound of bold ideas!?What will that involve, then? More testosterone-fueled games? Innuendo-stuffed songs? Straight up porn films?Meanwhile, on the Grasshoper side, we guess this means that when pigs fly and Shadows of the Damned 2is announced (please, god), Grasshopper will have to find a new director. :vampire: Click The Link 4 More :vampire: http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2011/07/20/shadows-of-the-damned-director-exits-grasshoper/
A look at Sonic through the ages [video=youtube;VmcivB6ivv0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmcivB6ivv0[/video] It's Sonic's 20th this year, I'm sure everyone's already aware. Time to be even more aware; Sega's put out a new trailer to celebrate the hedgehog's birthday with. :vampire: Click The Link 4 More :vampire: http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2011/07/20/a-look-at-sonic-through-the-ages/
Prototype 2 dated for April 2012 Activision?s slapped an April 2012 date on Prototype 2. That?s April 24, 2012.?We know our fans have been clamoring to find out when they would be able to get their hands-on PROTOTYPE 2, and the whole studio is excited that we can finally reveal the timing,? said Ken Rosman, studio head from developer Radical Entertainment of the news.The game is on show to at Comic-Con this week, through 15-minute stage demos. Doesn?t look like hands-on time will be offered though.Those staying home have something to look forward to as well; keep an aye on prototypegame.com for a new three-part CG trailer. :vampire: Click The Link 4 More :vampire: http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2011/07/20/prototype-2-dated-for-april-2012/
Call of Juarez: The Cartel ? launch trailer [video=youtube;YdHVBhc0RB0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdHVBhc0RB0[/video] Out in the US since yesterday and Europe this Friday, Techland's latest effort Call of Juarez: The Cartel has received the mandatory launch trailer. The new wild wild west awaits, they'd have you believe. :vampire: Click The Link 4 More :vampire: http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2011/07/20/call-of-juarez-the-cartel-launch-trailer/
Starhawk?s BETA will be public Starhawkwill have a beta testing, this we?ve known since May. The added bit of good news today is that it?ll be accessible to everyone.Developer Lightbox boss man Dylan Jobe made the mini-reveal over at PS Blog?s comments section.?Rest assured that Harvard [Bonin, senior producer Sony Santa Monica] and we at LightBox Interactive will make damn sure there is a really great public BETA for Starhawk.?As for the timing? ?When the time is right ;-)?Starhawkis on for a 2012 release. :vampire: Click The Link 4 More :vampire: http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2011/07/20/starhawks-beta-will-be-public/
Dragon?s Dogma ? Golem introduced with new shots Images:Capcom?s introducing Golem, a new giant creature that players will encounter in their romp through next year?s Dragon?s Dogma. The handful of shots here show off the rock-like character, and looks aren?t deceiving;
The Old Republic CE, box art spotted Its quite possible the Collector?s Edition for Star Wars: The Old Republichas been leaked. The associated image looks mighty convincing, at least.The box art has escaped from BioWare?s clutches as well.This all according to Polish retailer empik.com (via), who?s listed the CE with quite the price tag (the listing has since been pulled). For a whopping $220, players are said to receive the following: :vampire: Click The Link 4 More :vampire: http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2011/07/20/the-old-republic-ce-box-art-spotted/
SWTOR in November ? rumor Officially on for ?holiday 2011?, BioWare?s Star Wars: The Old Republicmay be targeting the very busy month of November for its launch.Studio co-founder Ray Muzyka yesterday confirmed the vague planned window: ?We are targeting Star Wars: The Old Republic to be one of the biggest launches of holiday 2011.?CVG has since learned from a source that it?ll be November, though no precise dates were divulged.If true, the MMO will compete with the likes of Uncharted 3: Drake?s Deception, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrimand Modern Warfare 3for consumers? attention. :vampire: Click The Link 4 More :vampire: http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2011/07/22/swtor-in-november-rumor/
Video posted on July 22nd, 2011The Syndication of Saints Row: The Third [video=youtube;FGUbDnb0s_8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGUbDnb0s_8[/video] With a hint of purple in virtually every scene, the latest Saints Row: The Third trailer shows off a heist gone bad against a French-run organization called The Syndication. Things escalate, explosions and nut-cracking shotgun blows below the belt ensue. Very poetic :vampire: Click The Link 4 More :vampire: http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2011/07/22/the-syndication-of-saints-row-the-third/
The Gunstringer priced and dated Twisted Pixel?s shoot-em-up The Gunstringerhas been officially set for a September 16th release (UK). The Kinect-enabled game takes players on a journey through the wild west as a trigger-happy stringed marionette with collectables, unlockables, abilities rewards and bosses appearing along the way.In addition to this already hectic adventure we?re soon to embark on, the developers announced there will be bonus content in the form of DLC on launch day, going by the name of ?The Wavy Tube Man Chronicles.? It pits players against the son of Wavy Tube Man, the first boss in the game. We know you?ve met him before. :vampire: Click The Link 4 More :vampire: http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2011/07/22/the-gunstringer-priced-and-dated/
