As you’re sure to know Duke Nukem Forever has been in development for, well, ever. Luckily, the game was recently picked up by Gearbox Software who will finally be finishing the game and getting it onto the market come May 3rd for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. While we know a lot about the game there is still much to be known including details regarding its multiplayer portion.
Luckily news has just hit the scene by way of Official Xbox Magazine scans that let us know about the different game modes that will be making their way into Duke Nuke Forever. Included here are Dukematch, Team Dukematch, Capture the Babe and Hail to the King. If you couldn’t tell by their names, Dukematch will be your traditional free for all deathmatch/slayer type game mode while Team Dukematch will be the same thing, but quite obviously on teams. Capture the Babe will be Duke Nukem Forever’s take on Capture the Flag while Hail to the King will be the game’s take on king of the hill.
Pretty comical names that the developers have come up with here which seems like a breath of fresh air in this highly serious market dominated by titles like Call of Duty.
Again, Duke Nukem Forever will be out for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC on May 3rd.
Various news sources had previously told us that the Rapture Metro Pack for BioShock 2 would be dropping sometime this week. Well, 2K Games has come in to clear things up a bit and has said that the DLC pack will not be droppin this week.
However, they have let us know that there will be 6 new multiplayer maps, 3 new Achievements/Trophies and a rebirth feature that is very similar to Call of Duty’s prestige feature. Reach level 50, rebirth and rank down to level one but you’re rewarded with a special mask. Pretty neat.
2K failed to give us a new release date but they have said that when it does drop it will be for 800 Microsoft Points or $9.99.
2K Games‘ Mafia II has gotten delayed a countless number of times but that doesn’t mean the studio is stopping the hype train anytime soon. In fact, they have recently went on record to say that the city featured in the game is about a third of the size of Liberty City featured in Grand Theft Auto 4.
Sure, this may not seem like a notable feat but due to the smaller size, 2K Games is saying that they will be given time to properly polish every square inch of real estate and deliver a near flawless (hopefully) games.
It seems like rumors are flying every which way about an MMO being developed for pretty much every video game franchise out there. But really? Halo? Come on. BioShock, on the other hand, would make a bit more sense as an MMO which is why it’s a relief that rumors have arose stating that a massively multiplayer online game is in the works based on it.
There has been virtually no official word on whether or not these rumors are true so we’ll just have to wait and see.
Are you looking to pick up BioShock 2 but are a bit iffy because you haven’t run through the first game? No worries, Amazon has a deal for you — If you act fast, you’ll be able to get both BioShock 1 and 2 for just $48.99.
There’s no telling how long Amazon will be holding this promotion so, like I said above, you better act fast.
Playboy might not be doing too good as a company but that hasn’t stopped 2K Games from announcing that the iconic magazine will be appearing in Mafia II. In fact, 50 of Playboy’s earliest issues including centerfolds for gamers to collect will make an appearance in the game, if the game ever gets released, that is.
Playboy’s editorial director Jimmy Jellinek comments:
“Mafia II is set when Playboy first came into vogue and features characters whose style and attitudes mirror content from our early issues. We’re excited to bring an element of authenticity to the game that is unmatched in the men’s publishing category.”
It looks like 2K’s Mafia II is getting yet another delay. Previously scheduled for a release sometime before July, Take-Two has just announced that it is now scheduled for a Q4 fiscal release. The reason stated for this delay is quality control and further development. And, while this come as a discouragement to gamers anxiously awaiting its release, once the game actually comes out, those who waited will be rewarded with a much more polished game.
Anyways, we’ll keep you updated regarding the release date of Mafia II.
Currently, if you want either of the Borderlands DLC packs you have to, well, download them. Luckily, 2k Games has just announced that they will be releasing a DLC compilation disc to retail that includes both The Zombie Island of Doctor Ned and Mad Moxxi”s Underdome Riot. The pack is apparantly only for the Xbox 360 and PC with no plans for a PS3 release.
We’ll keep you updated when more information is made known but chances are if you’re a Borderlands fan, you already have this.
Those looking to soak up every bit of BioShock 2 that they can in anticipation of its February 9th, 2010 release date will be happy to hear that 2K Games has today released the above single player trailer.
Featured in said trailer is a montage of various game play clips with a bit of story line insight thrown in. Does the game look awesome? Well, hell yes it does!
Check it out, leave some comments, have a good day.
It’s no secret that the Australian Office of Film and Literature Classification is pretty strict when it comes to rating games considering their highest rating is MA15+ so the fact that they have turned their heads to Borderlands is no surprise.
Of course, the game isn’t actually set to hit Steam until October 30th but Australian gamers who were able to get their hands on a copy prior to its release date have found several instances of censorship. Now, this is all fine and dandy considering is it Australia but according to 2k Games, this wasn’t supposed to happen.
Luckily, the studio is working to get the actual uncensored version onto Steam and ready for its October 30th release date so Australian fans of blood and gore need not fret.
