Fifa Street to Kick Off March 13th
Previously slated for a vague March release, Fifa Street has finally received a solid release date. EA’s next entry into the series will be hitting on March 13th, 2012. The series reboot will take to the streets with 35 locations, street challenges, tournaments and new dribble controls. Gracing Fifa Street’s cover will be Lionel Messi.
The Latest UK Video Games Chart
Well I’m back again with the Latest UK Video Games Chart and I’m trying out a new layout, below is last week’s list.
January 8th - 14th
| POS. | TITLE | PUBLISHER | LAST WEEK |
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| 1 | - | FIFA 12 | EA SPORTS | 1 |
| 2 |  |
JUST DANCE 3 | UBISOFT | 4 |
| 3 | |
THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM | BETHESDA SOFTWORKS | 5 |
| 4 |  |
BATTLEFIELD 3 | EA GAMES | 2 |
| 5 | |
CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 3 | ACTIVISION | 3 |
| 6 | - | ZUMBA FITNESS | 505 GAMES | 6 |
| 7 | |
ZUMBA FITNESS 2 | 505 GAMES | 12 |
| 8 | |
RAGE | BETHESDA SOFTWORKS | 9 |
| 9 | |
ASSASSIN’S CREED: REVELATIONS | UBISOFT | 10 |
| 10 | |
NEED FOR SPEED: THE RUN | EA GAMES | 7 |
| 11 | |
MARIO KART 7 | NINTENDO | 13 |
| 12 | YOUR SHAPE: FITNESS EVOLVED 2012 | UBISOFT | - | |
| 13 | |
FORZA MOTORSPORT 4 | MICROSOFT | 11 |
| 14 | |
SAINTS ROW: THE THIRD | THQ | 8 |
| 15 | - | SUPER MARIO 3D LAND | NINTENDO | 15 |
| 16 | - | FOOTBALL MANAGER 2012 | SEGA | 16 |
| 17 | |
RAYMAN ORIGINS | UBISOFT | 19 |
| 18 | |
MARIO & SONIC LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES | SEGA | 14 |
| 19 | |
KINECT SPORTS: SEASON TWO | MICROSOFT | 18 |
| 20 | WII FIT PLUS | NINTENDO | - | |
New Max Payne 3 Screenshots
Just when you thought our favourite ragged ex-detective couldn’t look any more badass, yesterday Rockstar Games released some new screenshots for Max Payne 3.
From the above and below screens you can gather a rough idea of how action packed the third instalment of the Max Payne series is going to be. It’s Max at his baldest, with explosions in the background and beard in tow.
The last two screens are different from the first two as they show a younger Max and highlights some slight Noire aspects of Max Payne 3.
Professor Genki invites you to Genkibowl VII in Saints Row: The Third’s latest DLC
Volition have released information that reveals the first mission-based DLC for Saints Row: The Third will in fact have your character take part in GenkiBowl VII, which sees you taking part in activities such as Sad Panda Skyblazing, Angry Tiger’s Apocalypse Genki, Sexy Kitten Yarngasm and Professor Genki’s own Super Ethical PR Opportunity.
So I’m thinking that the leader of the Saints has become a celebrity in Professor Genki’s Super Ethical Reality Climax show and thus has been invited to star in GenkiBowl VII. At least the press release seems to indicate this: “A genius in entertainment and mayhem, the man-cat Professor Genki has put together the most watched game show event on TV, Genkibowl VII. But every game show needs a star contestant, and Professor Genki has chosen the leader of the Saints. With the Saints’ reputation for excessive murder and carnage, Steelport’s own Zach and Bobby (of Murderbrawl fame) will give the play-by-play commentary with their newest colleague, Tammy Tolliver.”
Professor Genki and his show was one of the biggest highlights of Saints Row: The Third, so no one can complain about receiving more Genki filled (murder) goodness. You can check out the screenshots below and the trailer to see what’s in store for the Third Street Saints.
And remember kids: Murder Time, Fun Time
Genkibowl VII Trailer
Genkibowl VII Screenshots
Source: Games Radar
Play Mass Effect 3 Exactly How You Want To
An obvious sentence don’t you think? After all, Mass Effect has always been big on player choice, often drastically changing events and outcomes, but Mass Effect 3 is set to allow you to alter how the game itself progress. Upon starting the game you will be given the option of choosing to play an “RPG”, “Story” or “Action” game.
“RPG” will be what everyone is already familiar with, the standard Mass Effect experience. “Story” will radically drop the difficulty of the combat sections, allowing players to focus on the conversations and immerse themselves in the vast universe. “Action” will cause the game to automate the conversations and choices, transforming the game into a standard shooter.
Personally I’ll be sticking with “RPG” and cranking up the difficulty, how about you?
Sony Sells 3.9 Million PS3s between November and December 2011
Sony had a bit of a fiasco last year, to put it lightly. The hacking scandal caused a lot of consumers to become wary of the Playstation brand, and potentially turned off a lot of potential buyers. Yet still, between November and December last year 3.9 million consoles were sold. Just goes to show how much a price drop and such a strong software line-up can do.
And what a strong software line up it has been, with more great games getting HD re-releases, and exclusives like Uncharted 3. Couple this with the fact that more and more people are entering the realm of Blu-Ray with the PS3 and Sony are well on track to hitting their 15 million target for the end of the fiscal year (March 31st). Long Live Play!
Return to the Homefront in Ultimate Edition
THQ’s latest release schedule has revealed the existence of “Homefront Ultimate Edition“. The near-future first-person shooter from now defunct Kaos Studios released back in 2011 with much hype, but unfortunately failed to deliver on almost every level. Nothing much has been revealed about what this edition will consist of, but the inclusion of the two previously released map packs (‘The Rock’ and ‘Firesale’).
To be honest, unless they completely re-work the game and double the length of the campaign having the word “ultimate” anywhere near Homefront is bordering on false advertising. It was a game that had a lot of promise, and had me excited to join the resistance, but then let me down in so many ways. Although re-releasing a game that’s based upon the premise of the death of Kim Jong-Il so soon after his death might be some sort of marketing ploy. Shame the year it had him die was wrong and as such as drifted into the yet-to-have-a-good-game genre of alternate history, forever to shelved next to the just as bad (if not worse) Turning Point Fall of Liberty…
Assassin’s Creed Revelations Travels to the Mediterranean
Assassin’s Creed multiplayer is a strange beast. Nobody asked for it, then in brotherhood we got it and we loved it. Revelations expanded the concept even further with new gametypes, enhanced gameplay and general tweaking to make the experience better overall. To keep players happy the multiplayer side is about to get its second set of DLC – The “Mediterranean traveller map pack”.
Combining three new maps and three classic maps from brotherhood, fans will be able to stalk each other through Jerusalem, the Constantinople Imperial District, the Dyers mercantile district, Firenze, San Donato, and night time Sienna.
Netflix Arrives in the UK and Ireland
Today it was announced that the popular entertainment streaming service Netflix would be crossing the pond. Yup, if you’re living in the UK or Ireland and you’re willing to be separated from £5.99 a month you can access Netflix and its bountiful selection of films and TV programmes. If you’re not quite sure about the service and in need of a little persuasion then you’ll be happy to know that the first month is free for everyone across multiple platforms, all you need to do is head over Netflix.com. If you’re wondering what devices support Netflix then look no further than about an inch below this paragraph;
- Smart TVs
- Game Consoles (Wii, 360, PS3)
- Blu-ray Players
- Laptops
- Tablets
- Mobile Phones
“We are starting 2012 in the best possible way: by giving consumers in the UK and Ireland an amazing entertainment experience,” said Reed Hastings, co-founder and chief executive officer of Netflix. “Now, you can enjoy as many great films and TV programmes as you want, when you want, where you want, for one low monthly price with no contracts or commitments.”
At launch, Netflix is offering films and TV programmes from All3Media, the BBC, CBS, Channel 4’s 4oD, Disney UK & Ireland, ITV, Lionsgate UK, MGM, Miramax, Momentum Pictures, NBCUniversal, Paramount, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Twentieth Century Fox and Viacom International Media Networks, there will be more than enough to satisfy anyone that is thinking of adopting the service into their home.
Max Payne 3 Screens Celebrate the New Year with Sun and Explosions
2011 Game of the Year awards are still coming in, yet here in 2012 we’re gearing up for games that are no doubt going to be nominated for next year. One of these games is Max Payne 3, and if the three most recent screenshots are anything to go by, it’s looking to be a good chance indeed.
Each shows off a different aspect of what we can expect from the third entry in the seminal noir action game. The first shows of the controversial change in setting and character for Max, swapping the dark snow swept street of “Noir York City” for the sun bleached favelas of Brazil. Payne himself has also changed, from leather coat cop to bald headed badass.
Next up, we can catch a glimpse of the new cover system, another controversial feature some believe may detract from the previous entries bullet-time ballet.
Finally Rockstar and Max have seen in the new year like everyone else – with a visually pleasing explosion, although on a very different level to the usual fireworks.
Max Payne 3 is looking to be one of the first must-have games of a very interesting year and will be available for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 March 2012.
