The highly anticipated demo for Mass Effect 3 is now available for download from Xbox LIVE. The demo weighs in at 1.76GB and features Kinect integration to control your squad using your voice.
The demo contains two single player missions from Mass Effect 3 where you’ll be able to use your voice to control your squad via voice, 4 player co-op missions on two maps from the full game and the chance to earn a wide variety of upgrades for your characters.
The multiplayer portion of the demo features an early-access period, so visit www.masseffect.com to find out how you can be among the first to the front lines!
Content:Mass Effect 3 (demo) Price: Free Availability:Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region Dash Text: Fire the first shots in the war to take Earth back! Voted Most Anticipated Game of 2012 at the SpikeTV VGAs, Mass Effect 3 puts you at the center of an all-out galactic war – and how to wage that war is up to you. The demo begins in dramatic fashion with the spectacular attack on Earth, followed by a mid-game section showcasing the groundbreaking interactive storytelling, adrenaline-pumping action, ruthless and intelligent enemies, and deep customization that make Mass Effect 3 the must-have title of 2012.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 players will soon receive 400 new levels and five prestiges, says Infinity Ward's Robert Bowling; 400 new levels and five prestiges already added to PC version.
Infinity Ward's Robert Bowling (@fourzerotwo) has recently confirmed via Twitter that "400 new levels and five prestiges" have just been added to PC version of MW3. He also said that we can all expect the same on consoles soon!
Here's exactly what fourzerotwo had to say:
"Added 400 new ranks of 5 new Prestige levels in Modern Warfare 3 on PC in latest patch. Expect the same on consoles soon for everyone! #MW3".
We have also attached a few images that were circulating around the web before the official announcement. I believe they were found on the official Steam Forums.
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The long awaited Skyrim update 1.4 for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is now available on Xbox LIVE for the Xbox 360. PS3 users in European territories can now also access the patch.
If you’re encountering any strange in-game behavior immediately after applying the patch, be sure to visit the official Bethesda Forums. In addition to bug and quest fixes, 1.4 adds launcher support for the Skyrim Workshop on PC.
BUG FIXES
General optimizations for memory and performance
Fixed occasional issue with armor and clothing not displaying properly when placed on mannequins in player’s house (PS3)
Long term play optimizations for memory and performance (PS3)
Improved compiler optimization settings (PC)
Memory optimizations related to scripting
Fixed issue with dangling scripts not properly clearing from memory
Fixed crashes related to pathing and AI
Fixed crash in “Haemar’s Shame” if player had already completed “A Daedra’s Best Friend”
Fixed rare crash with loading saved games
Fixed issue with accented characters not displaying properly at the end of a line
Fixed issue where dragon priest masks would not render correctly
Fixed issue where quests would incorrectly progress after reloading a save
Fixed issues with placing and removing books from bookshelves in the player’s home
Optimized bookshelf script in player-owned houses that would occasionally block other scripts from properly firing off
Fixed issue where weapon racks and plaques would not work correctly in player’s house if player immediately visits their house before purchasing any upgrades
Fixed issue where the player house in Windhelm would not clean up properly
Fixed crash related to giant attacks and absorb spells
Fixed issue with ash piles not cleaning up properly
Fixed occasional issue where overwriting an existing save would fail
Fixed memory crash with container menu
Fixed infinite loop with bookshelves
Fixed issue where transforming back to human from werewolf would occasionally fail
Bows and daggers will display properly when placed on weapon racks
Fixed occasional audio issue that would play sound effects louder than intended
Fixed bug related to hitching between cell boundaries
Master Criminal achievement/trophy unlocks properly in French, German, Spanish and Italian
Fixed issue where traps in Shalidor’s Maze would not work properly in French, German, Spanish and Italian versions
For more information on how to speed up the process of PS3 performance enhancements, or any problems you may be having, Bethesda have added this forum post. View the complete list of Quest Fixes here.
Monolith Gotham City Impostors downloadable team based first person shooter set in the Batman universe is available now from the Xbox Live Arcade (XBLA) for Xbox 360 and PlayStation Network (PSN) for PlayStation 3.
Content:Gotham City Impostors Price: 1200 Microsoft Points Availability:Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region Dash Text: A 6 vs. 6 first person shooter, Gotham City Impostors is a multiplayer game unlike any other, giving players the opportunity to rebel against conformity as they customize their own characters. Posing as amateur vigilantes or villains, gamers create their own Bats and The Jokerz characters using unprecedented customization options including insane costumes, homebrewed gadgets and a wide range of traditional and imagined weapons.
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The fan-favorite 2D brawler is back in action with Shank 2, now available for digital download on Xbox LIVE, PSN and PC.
Shank 2 weighs in at 1.21GB and is priced at 800 Microsoft Points (around $10). Check out the official launch trailer and download the free demo.
Shank 2's all-new multiplayer Survival mode drops players into fast paced and action-packed interactive environments where they tactically take down hordes of goons and mini-bosses in an arcade-style fight to protect objectives and stay alive. Teams of two can play locally or online as they battle wave after wave of smarter, stronger enemies and use fallen weapons and on-the-fly purchases in gory brawls.
Content:Shank 2 Price: 800 Microsoft Points Availability:Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region Dash Text: The fan-favorite 2D brawler is back in action with Shank™2. Shank is forced on the offensive wielding his trusty arsenal of weapons and combo moves to protect those close to him. Shank™2 raises the bar from the original, creating an amazing comic book visual style and combat system which redefines the 2D side-scrolling brawler.
Xbox 360 and LucasArts unveil the Limited Edition "Kinect Star Wars" Bundle featuring a custom R2-D2-themed Xbox 360 console with custom sounds and more.
The new bundle will become available April 3, 2012 in celebration of the theatrical release of "Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace 3D" which hits selected AMC Theatre's February 10th.
The Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Kinect Star Wars” console bundle will feature an exclusive C-3PO unlockable for Dance Mode. With these new reveals and the ability to play in 3D, “Kinect Star Wars” adds to the growing popularity of the family-friendly gaming portfolio for Kinect for Xbox 360.
With five dynamic modes – Jedi Destiny: Dark Side Rising, Podracing, Rancor Rampage, Galactic Dance Off and Duels of Fate – “Kinect Star Wars” makes it possible for Star Wars fans of all ages to delve into immersive Star Wars experiences. In addition to the previously announced Jedi, Podracing and Rancor modes,
New experiences within Jedi Destiny Mode, including:
Space battles: As you travel the Galaxy to face an evil that threatens to undermine the fabric of the Republic, you’ll engage with forces of the Empire in intense space battles
Speeder Bikes and Landspeeders: Pilot iconic Speeder Bikes and Landspeeders on your epic journey
New duels: Battle opponents like Count Dooku and Darth Vader on your journey to become a Jedi
New Duels of Fate mode, a battle-by-battle experience to sharpen your Jedi skills against the Dark Side.
New Galactic Dance Off mode loaded with Star Wars-themed pop tunes where those still honing their Jedi skills can take a break to battle Darth Vader on the dance floor or bust a move “Solo style.”
Fans of the game can get a sneak preview on Saturday, February 11th at select AMC Theatre locations across the United States. In celebration of the theatrical release of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace 3D on February 10th, select theatres will feature a day full of Star Wars activities, including hands-on time with “Kinect Star Wars.” For participating theater locations, please click here.
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