Ultima Underworld, Wing Commander & other EA
classics arrive on GOG.com (PC)

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On the same day that Electronic Arts launched Origin as a digital platform for its major franchises (FIFA, KOTOR, etc.), classic gaming site GOG.com announced a deal that will see more than 25 retro PC titles from EA's rich back catalog launch on the DRM-free portal over the next few months.

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Pro Cycling Manager: Tour de France 2011 Preview
(PC)

post from Gamezebo: Casual Game Reviews, Previews, Cheats, Tips, Forums, Free Games, and More on 03 June 2011 11:37:51 PM. © Gamezebo: Casual Game Reviews, Previews, Cheats, Tips, Forums, Free Games, and More

Cyanide Studio has unveiled the first gameplay video for Pro Cycling Manager: Tour de France 2011, the super-realistic cycling and sports management sim for PC that's set to launch this fall.

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creaVures Review (PC, Mac)

post from Gamezebo: Casual Game Reviews, Previews, Cheats, Tips, Forums, Free Games, and More on 03 June 2011 11:27:05 PM. © Gamezebo: Casual Game Reviews, Previews, Cheats, Tips, Forums, Free Games, and More

Gamezebo Rating:

Platforming games are a dime a dozen. It's one of the older genres in gaming history and as a result, it's been done to death. But every now and then, a company finds ways to introduce inventive gameplay twists that really make a game shine. CreaVures does not do that. I wanted to like this game because the design is unique and the CreaVures themselves are charming, but sadly, this game falls short in too many ways to ignore.

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Capcom talks new IP, Mega Man Universe
cancellation, more

post from Destructoid on 03 June 2011 11:05:20 PM. © Destructoid

Capcom talks new IP, Mega Man Universe cancellation, more screenshot

IGN has posted an interview with Capcom senior VP Christian Svensson that goes into a wide range of topics, like how Mega Man 9 and 10 performed, why there are so many Resident Evil 4 ports, and what's up with Mega Man Legends 3. But I'm going to focus on a couple of quotes, starting with what's ahead for the company.

"We have a strategy where we will be introducing some form of new IP on a much more consistent basis than we have. We went a couple years with very few new introductions. This coming fiscal year you happen to see us with two, significant bets [Asura's Wrath and Dragon's Dogma] coming very close to each other. We'll probably stagger those out a bit more in the future, but we will continue to invest in new IP."

Svensson also gave a Resident Evil teaser, when asked about the series' seeming shift to action over horror. "Resident Evil fans who are action gamers will be happy. Resident Evil fans who are classic, survival horror fans will be happy. They won't necessarily be happy with the same products," he warns, "but we hope that universe and that selection of characters can find happiness for all. Just stay tuned."

In defense of Dead Rising 2: Off The Record, he says "I would argue that this is another response to fans. There are a couple tricks left up our sleeve that we haven't announced yet on Off the Record that I can't expose yet. But It will become more apparent how fan-driven this edition is and how it responds to all the criticisms Dread Rising 2 had."

And finally, the still-bizarre, still-totally-canceled Mega Man Universe was brought up. "It was pretty far in production," he begins. "I will say that we weren't pleased with where it was, collectively at Capcom as a product from a quality standpoint."

"It was a very ambitious game for a Mega Man title in terms of what it was trying to accomplish with all the interchanging parts and a very large emphasis on user-created content. I think those are pillars that we want to see carried forward on other titles that we're doing."

Be sure to read the full interview for further insight from Capcom.

Capcom Prepares for its Next Generation [IGN]

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Electronic Arts at E3 2011: Battlefield 3, Mass
Effect 3

post from Destructoid on 03 June 2011 10:06:14 PM. © Destructoid

Electronic Arts at E3 2011: Battlefield 3, Mass Effect 3 screenshot

Next up on the E3 circuit is Electronic Arts. On Tuesday, the company will have its 2011 briefing, which can be seen on Spike TV or viewed online at 12:30 pm PDT.

As for which games are being shown off, here's the list, direct from EA.

Battlefield 3 (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC) -- Fall 2011
EA SPORTS PGA TOUR Golf Challenge (Facebook)
FIFA Soccer 12 (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, 3DS) -- Fall 2011
FIFA Superstars (Facebook)
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC) -- 2012
Madden NFL 12 (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, PlayStation 2, PSP) -- August 30, 2011
Madden NFL Football (3DS) -- available now
Madden NFL Superstars (Facebook)
Madden NFL 12 iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch) -- August 20, 2011
Mass Effect 3 (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC) -- CY Q1 2012
NCAA Football 12 (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3) -- July 12, 2011
Need for Speed The Run (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, Wii, 3DS) -- November 15, 2011
NHL 12 (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3) -- September 2011
The Sims 3 Generations (PC, Mac) -- May 31, 2011
The Sims 3 Pets (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, Mac, 3DS) -- Fall 2011
The Sims Medieval (iPhone) -- August 2011
SSX (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3) -- January 2012
Star Wars: The Old Republic (PC) -- TBD
World Series Superstars (Facebook) -- available now

That's a lot of sports! Someone start up the Samit signal.

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Dino Run SE bundled with Super Space Rubbish

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Dino Run SE bundled with Super Space Rubbish screenshot

Not long ago, I gave you the heads up on Dino Run SE by Pixeljam Games. I still think it's rad, and now there's a great new opportunity for you to play it with extra goodies thrown in.

Pixeljam has hooked up with indie designer Slakinov to build us a bundle. $5 gets you Dino Run SE, Slakinov's game Super Space Rubbish, and the music for each game (which, I should add, are both playable on PC, Mac, and Linux). This package is worthy of a high five.

It's being offered on Bandcamp of all places, that way you can hear the tunes for yourself before putting any money down. Just for the heck of it, I've included a quick gallery. These games are quite lovely to look at, so give them a minute of your time.

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Project Cafes Touch Screen Controller Is For
Reals

post from MonsterVine on 03 June 2011 09:23:35 PM. © MonsterVine

In a report by Nikkei, Nintendo’s high-definition console successor to the Wii confirms that its controller will have a 6′ inch touch screen and front facing camera. Andriasang states that “the controller will give tablet-like controls to games” and “can also be used as a portable game machine.” The console is expected for release in [...]

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Mini-games in Alice: Madness Returns

Mini-games in Alice: Madness Returns screenshot

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Another Alice: Madness Returns trailer has been released, showing off the assorted mini-games sprinkled throughout Wonderland. There's a ghost ship shoot-em-up, 2D platforming stages in paintings, crushing armies of card soldiers as a giant and something I can only call Super Creepy Baby Doll Head Ball.

These look fun to me. They wouldn't nudge me in any way towards buying the game but since I'm already planning to make the purchase, it's nice to have another glimpse into what wonders there are to see.

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Dark Souls Dated for October 4

The game that will have you breaking controllers and TVs has a release date: October 4, 2011. Be forewarned, Dark Souls will own you day one so build up your patience, resistance, and stamina in the four months till the game’s release. Oh yeah, watch the new trailer too…that’d be great.

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And Still No Gameplay, Prey 2 E3 2011 Trailer

Come on now…Bethesda is teasing up another trailer for Human Head Studios Prey 2. The protagonist has teleported out of Earth into another extraterritorial planet and collects bounties in the alien realm. Hopefully, we will see more of the game at this year’s E3 Expo.

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