Assassin’s Creed: Revelations to be 3D Compatible
Ubisoft has announced that the upcoming instalment of the critically-acclaimed Assassin’s Creed saga will be the very first in the series to be in 3D.
Fans will be able to experience the epic conclusion to Ezio Auditore’s upcoming journey of discovery and revelation against the Templars in full 3D for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and NVIDIA 3D Vision PC’s.
Assassin’s Creed: Revelations will be available on November 15, 2011, on 360 and PS3, followed by a PC release on December 1.
Deus Ex: Human Revolution Soundtrack Listed on Amazon for Release in November
The original soundtrack for cyberpunk epic Deus Ex: Human Revolution is currently listed on Amazon with a November 15 release date.
The soundtrack was previously only available in the special “Augmented Edition” of the game, which was released the very same day as the standard edition in August. A mishap occurred for the PS3 version of the Augmented Edition, when the games soundtrack was accidentally put on a Blu-Ray disc. But the games publisher Square Enix resolved the issue by offering customers an MP3 version of the soundtrack, for as long as they contact customer support and show proof of purchase.
Amazon has placed a price tag for the Deux Ex: Human Revolution soundtrack at $12.95. No confirmation has been made yet as to other retailers providing the soundtrack. More information should be available later this week.
The games first downloadable content (DLC) pack, The Missing Link, which digs deeper into the conspiracies of the main game will be out later this month.
Battlefield 3 Vault Available to Pre-Order
The official Battlefield 3 Vaults for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 are now available to pre-order.
The Battlefield-themed case is designed to protect your favourite console, as well as giving it a really awesome battle-hardened look with an exclusive smoke coloured body, and strapped to it is a DICE logo smoke grenade and a Claymore mine with LED lighting effects.
However, the protection that the vault offers for your gaming system is not the only practical purpose it possesses – it also claims to improve cooling by increasing airflow to your system.
The cases will sell for the suggested retail price of $89.99/£69.99 each. However, GameStop is offering PS3 fans a bundle offer, which will include the game, the Vault, and a redeem code to download the Battlefield 3 Physical Warfare Pack for a generous price tag of $99.99. That’s only ten dollars extra and you get the game and online content too.
The Battlefield 3 Vault is made by Calibur11, who shocked and awed people with the recently released Gears of War 3 Vault for the Xbox 360.
The Battlefield 3 Vault is expected to be released on October 27, 2011. Battlefield 3 will launch on October 25, 2011 in North America, followed by a European release on October 28.
Hitman: Absolution – Gameplay Teaser
It may be less than a minute long, but good things come in small packages, as evident in this gameplay teaser of Agent 47’s upcoming adventure.
Courtesy of IO Interactive’s proprietary Glacier 2 game engine, the game just oozes dark beauty, as you watch the glimmer of shattered glass, flickering lights, deep shadows, and intense flashes of rain and thunder. This gorgeous new game engine, combined it with the original Hitman game mechanics with brand new mechanics, fans can rejoice as Absolution sets to be one of the best titles in the series.
Hitman: Absolution will be released sometime in 2012.
COD: Modern Warfare 3 – Redemption Trailer
Check out this astonishing montage of intense and cataclysmic warzones in this brand-new trailer of the upcoming shooter behemoth, COD: Modern Warfare 3.
Worldwide chaos, jaw-dropping explosions, gunfights in the ruins of iconic cities, Captain Price – putting it bluntly, if there was ever a trailer that is going to get you mega-hyped for Infinity Ward’s upcoming FPS, this is it.
MW3 will be released worldwide on November 8, 2011 on PS3, 360, and PC.
Mass Effect 3 will get Multiplayer!
It has been officially confirmed that the upcoming sci-fi epic, Mass Effect 3, will have multiplayer.
The announcement was made via the November issue of Australian magazine, PC Powerplay:
That’s right – Mass Effect 3 is getting multiplayer! We travel to BioWare’s office in Edmonton for hands-on time with the series’ first foray into online gameplay, and chat with Mass Effect Series Producer and Mass Effect 3 Project Director Casey Hudson about the decision to go multiplayer in the epic battle for the galaxy.
It has also being said that Mass Effect 3 is set to get a “killer new feature”, with a South African advertisement listing an “online multiplayer pass” as one of the features of the Collector’s Edition.
As the coverline of the magazine quotes “Fight alongside your friends as the galaxy goes to war!”, no further details have been released… yet.
Push-Start will keep you updated.
Packshot Revealed for the Explorer Edition of Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception
Behold ladies and gentlemen – the Explorer Edition of Uncharted 3: Drakes Deception. The super-deluxe edition of Naughty Dogs upcoming sequel is said to set you back at around £105 – but when you look at the content, it would be hard to deny that it isn’t worth it.
The content includes:
- A special edition copy of Uncharted 3: Drakes Deception
- An antique style wooden travel case
- Full-size and ‘wearable’ replica of Nathan Drake’s belt buckle
- Full-size replica of Nathan Drake’s necklace strap that holds Sir. Francis Drake’s ring.
- Nathan Drake statue (not full size, unfortunatly)
- 3D Lenticular Sticker
- Redeem codes for DLC add-on
Now, Sony has revealed the packshot for the European version of the Explorer Edition – all together in one neatly boxed package.
Check out this brand-new ad, boasting the incredible kit you could get your hands on, when Uncharted 3 gets released on November 1, 2011, exclusively on PlayStation 3.
New PlayStation 3 Remote Control to Arrive “Late October”
Sony has revealed that they will release an updated version of the official PlayStation 3 remote control in “late October”.
A main alteration to the peripheral, which resembles the standard Sony Bravia remote, is that it will not only just work with the PS3, but it will also work with televisions and Sony amplifiers. It has also been revealed that it will also work with Netflix. To accommodate the additional functions of the updated PlayStation 3 remote, new volume and channel buttons are added to the base of the unit.
No price has been announced just yet.
DICE Is Still Interested In The Battlefield: Bad Company Series
DICE producer Patrick Liu has confirmed that the studio is still interested in continuing on with the Battlefield: Bad Company series.
With the single-player campaign of the award-winning Battlefield: Bad Company 2 left at a cliffhanger, and the upcoming Battlefield 3 on the way, many have questioned whether another Bad Company title will see the light of day.
In an interview with The Guardian, Liu said, “We haven’t killed Bad Company, but we can only make so many games. Be patient. There might be something else coming up.”
Despite the possibility that another Bad Company sequel could be on the way, don’t get your hopes up for anything coming out in 2012, as DICE isn’t aiming to have a Battlefield game every year.
“We don’t have any plans to make Battlefield an annual title,” he said. “We want to make it ourselves. We don’t want anyone else doing it, and no studio can make an annual franchise by themselves. Well, the sports titles can, but they’re a very different breed.”
For now, DICE is still focused on preparing for the launch of Battlefield 3, as well as planning content for after the release.
“There’s a still a lot of work to do,” Liu said. “And the launch is just the start really. We’ll then be releasing more content, tweaking and balancing the game. We have a team dedicated to servicing the game after launch.”
Battlefield 3 will be deployed on October 28, 2011 across the UK for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.
Sony’s “Long Live Play” TV Ad Celebrates YOU!
A new PlayStation ad has been unveiled by Sony, as part of the company’s new ‘Long Live Play’ campaign, dedicated to none other than the fans of PlayStation. This comes after a teaser trailer was unveiled by Sony last week, insinuating some kind of reveal scheduled for today.
Early last month, Sony made the announcement that they were on the lookout for “a few good gamers” to assist in a special assignment to the brand-new ‘Long Live Play’ campaign. Asking PlayStation fans to email pictures of themselves holding a PS3 controller and in 30 words-or-less; describe how they epitomize the ultimate PlayStation gamer. After reaming through the thousands of responses sent, here is the end result.
With the gobsmacking array of cameo appearances from both multi-platform and PS3-exclusive titles, the message of this campaign is simple – PlayStation and its titles would be nothing without the fans. How many video game icons can you pick out?
On the US PlayStation Blog, Sony’s VP of product marketing, Scott Steinberg had this to say:
It is our hope that this film showcases to all gamers the incredible characters and experiences that make PlayStation 3 the ultimate platform for people who love to game. You know that PlayStation has the industry’s best line-up of exclusive software titles, features highly immersive motion-control and 3D gaming, and free access to vast amounts of sports, movies, TV, games and more on PlayStation Network. Now, with your help, we’re spreading the word so the world knows that PlayStation continues to be the top destination for gaming.
