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  • Capcom: Resident Evil 6 has no on-disc paid DLC

    October 11, 2012 10:16AM PDT

    Publisher confirms new zombie shooter does include “incomplete” free DLC that requires a download to access; all upcoming paid DLC not already on disc.

    Capcom recently caught fire from fans who discovered on-disc Resident Evil 6 downloadable content. Now, the publisher has issued a statement admitting there is content already on game discs, but clarifying that it is free and “incomplete.”

    A Capcom representative explained on the company’s blog that this free content–the No Hope difficulty mode and a new co-op partner–is “incomplete” because it will not work without an actual download. The two free DLC items will arrive through a title update “soon.”

    Concerning the previously announced Resident Evil 6 paid downloadable content, Capcom said these add-ons are not already on discs. New game modes Survivors, Predator, and Siege will be made available first on Xbox 360 before spreading to PlayStation 3.

    Resident Evil 6 released last week and has shipped more than 4.5 million copies. For more on the game, check out GameSpot’s review.

  • Darkstalkers Resurrection hitting XBL, PSN in 2013

    The Darkstalkers franchise is back. Today at the 2012 New York Comic-Con, Capcom announced Darkstalkers Resurrection, a downloadable two-pack that includes Night Warriors: Darkstalkers Revenge and Darkstalkers 3.

    The bundle will be available in early 2013 for Xbox Live and PlayStation Network for $15. Darkstalkers Resurrection includes a range of new features including online play, high-definition graphics, replay sharing, a Spectator mode, in-game achievements, a challenge/tutorial mode, and an unlockable archive of concept art.

    Online play for Darkstalkers Resurrection takes advantage of GGPO, which promises a “virtually lag-free” experience. Matchmaking has been upgraded, now affording users additional options including region-matching, ping lock, and ping display.

  • NPD: Madden NFL 13 tops US September sales

    Gamers caught football fever in September. The NPD Group reported September industry sales figures for the United States today, revealing Madden NFL 13 as the month’s best-seller. Sales of the new game jumped 11 percent over last year’s iteration.

    Another top performer for September was Borderlands 2. It took the number two spot for the month, and bested the first-month sales of the original Borderlands by 234 percent. Specific sales figures were not revealed.

    Overall, total software sales were down 14 percent year-over-year. NPD analyst Liam Callahan attributed this downturn to a stronger slate of new titles launching this time last year that included Gears of War 3 and Dead Island.

    The retail PC game sector was a bright spot for the month, rising 12 percent year-over-year. This boost was attributed to the high-profile recent launches of World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria, Guild Wars 2, and Diablo III.

    Hardware took the biggest hit during September, diving 39 percent year-on-year to $210.9 million. However, Callahan believes there is reason to be optimistic.

    “Hardware sales are up on an average sales per week basis compared to August for the NDS, 3DS, PS3, Vita, and 360, which points to momentum heading into the holiday season,” Callahan said.

    NPD did not divulge specific sales figures for hardware, but Microsoft spokesperson Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb chimed in over Twitter, revealing the Xbox 360 moved 270,000 units during September. He claims the Xbox 360 now represents 49 percent of total current-generation console marketshare for the US.

    Of note, Electronic Arts titles accounted for 50 percent of September’s best-selling games and no Call of Duty game broke the top ten list.

    SEPTEMBER US GAME SALES (August 26-September 29)
    OVERALL DOLLAR SALES

    Total retail sales: $843.3 million (-24%)
    Non-PC hardware: $210.9 million (-39%)
    Non-PC software: $497.4 million (-18%)
    Accessories: $139.9 million (-11%)
    Total software: $547.3 million (-14%)

    TOP 10 GAMES FOR SEPTEMBER 2012
    Title (Platforms) – Publisher

    1. Madden NFL 13 (X360, PS3, Wii, PS Vita) – Electronic Arts
    2. Borderlands 2 (Xbox 360, PS3, PC) – Take-Two Interactive
    3. FIFA Soccer 13 (PS3, X360, PS Vita, Wii, 3DS, PSP) – Electronic Arts
    4. New Super Mario Bros. 2 (3DS) – Nintendo
    5. Guild Wars 2 (PC) – NCSoft
    6. NHL 13 (X360, PS3) – Electronic Arts
    7. World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria (PC) – Activision Blizzard
    8. NCAA Football 13 (X360, PS3) – Electronic Arts
    9. LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes (X360, Wii, 3DS, DS, PS3, PS Vita, PC) – Warner Bros. Interactive
    10. Battlefield 3 (X360, PS3, PC) – Electronic Arts

  • Fight Club director producing Halo 4 launch trailer

    The Halo movie may be stalled, but that has not stopped Microsoft from tapping Hollywood talent for its popular science fiction series. The company announced today that Fight Club and The Social Network director David Fincher will produce Halo 4’s live-action launch trailer.

    Visual effects craftsman Tim Miller, who contributed to Scott Pilgrim vs. The World and Fincher’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, will direct the trailer.

    The two-minute Halo 4 launch trailer will debut during Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on October 18, and will be made available immediately thereafter through Halo Waypoint and the official Xbox YouTube channel.

    The trailer itself is titled “Scanned,” and delves into the backstory of series hero Master Chief. It was shot in Czech Republic capital city of Prague. No actors for the trailer were named.

    “[Fincher and Miller’s] involvement is a testament to the significance of ‘Halo’ as a pop culture touchstone, and we think fans are going to be blown away when they see the final piece,” 343 Industries’ franchise development director Frank O’Connor said in a statement.

    Halo 4’s “Scanned” trailer is not the only live-action effort attached to Halo 4. The first entry in Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn launched last week. The series spans five episodes leading up to Halo 4’s November 6 launch and features Chronicles of Narnia actress Anna Popplewell.

  • Treyarch defends Call of Duty game engine

    Treyarch designer director David Vonderhaar is baffled by the issues fans may have with the Call of Duty game engine. Speaking to the Official Xbox Magazine, Vonderhaar said the Call of Duty: Black Ops II engine is replete with new features and does not resemble any older iteration.

    “People like to talk about the engine, but the truth of the matter is that this isn’t like something that was invented six years ago,” he said. “At this point that engine doesn’t resemble anything like any engine. We’ve ripped out the UI system; the rendering and the lighting are all new, the core gameplay systems are all new.”

    “To me, it’s like I never really understood,” Vonderhaar added. “It runs at 60 [frames-per-second] and it’s gorgeous. What exactly is there to be upset about with the engine?”

    Vonderhaar’s comments follow a statement from Treyarch studio head Mark Lamia, who said in May that he is aware fans want a “better-looking” Call of Duty game. He claimed that the studio did not need to build an all-new engine to achieve this, but rather continue to tweak the existing engine to offer new features, like lighting advancements.

  • Layoffs at Rock Band 3 Wii studio

    October 10, 2012 8:33AM PDT

    Backbone Entertainment suffers round of layoffs due to “lower demand for conventional console development”; studio will continue to operate at reduced size.

    The studio that developed Rock Band 3 for the Wii and DS has enacted a round of layoffs. Backbone Entertainment parent company Foundation 9 CEO James North-Hearn confirmed the news to GameSpot in a statement, saying a “lower demand” for traditional console games led to the layoffs.

    “I regret to announce a round of layoffs at Backbone Entertainment. The studio will continue to operate at a reduced size and will honor its commitments to existing partners,” he said. “Due to a lower demand for conventional console development, the studio has made some difficult but necessary adjustments in both its capacity and services, with the goal of matching the changing needs of today’s market.”

    Backbone Entertainment also developed the DS version of Lego: Rock Band, as well as Marvel vs. Capcom 2 for Xbox Live, and Death Jr. Root of Evil for Wii. The studio was established in 1992 and is based in Emeryville, California.

  • Borderlands 2 Mechromancer DLC out a week early

    October 9, 2012 1:51AM PDT

    Content featuring fifth playable class available now for $9.99 or 800 Microsoft Points.

    2K Games and Gearbox Software recently announced that its upcoming Borderlands 2 DLC featuring a fifth playable class is out earlier than expected.

    The Mechromancer DLC will be available for download right now on October 9 for Xbox 360, PS3, and PC versions of the game. Further clarification was provided by Gearbox Studio president Randy Pitchford on Twitter. Gamers who did not pre-order the game will have to fork out $9.99 or 800 Microsoft Points for it.

    The DLC will allow players to use Gaige the Mechromancer who has the ability to summon a giant robot called Deathtrap to assist her. Her upgrade paths are focused on afflicting status effects, powering up her Anarchy skill, and giving support and buffs to less-skilled players around her. Players can check out the character’s skill tree on the game’s official site.

    The DLC was initially planned for an October 16 release. For more information, check out GameSpot’s review and video feature on the game.

  • New Need for Speed in development

    October 9, 2012 6:09AM PDT

    EA Gothenburg hiring for new entry in long-running racing series; job listings suggest game may land on next-generation platforms.

    Need for Speed: Most Wanted isn’t out for another three weeks, but Electronic Arts is already staffing up for the next entry in the series. A message on EA Gothenburg’s website makes clear the Swedish studio is getting to work on an all-new Need for Speed game.

    “Would you like to be a part of EA? Would you like to work on a game in the Need for Speed franchise? You now have the opportunity to become a part of EA Gothenburg and fulfill those two wishes,” reads a line from the statement.

    No further details on the game are available. However, the studio has 16 open positions, and the descriptions of which may shed some light on what form the game may take. Each requisition states the studio is working on a “new generation of games.”

    New platforms from Microsoft and Sony have long been the subject of rumor, with analysts predicting both systems will be on store shelves during the back half of 2013.

    EA Gothenburg opened in March 2012. It is EA’s second Swedish studio, following Battlefield and Mirror’s Edge developer DICE.

  • Analyst: Industry sales to decline through 2012

    The NPD Group will report September sales on Thursday, and according to one analyst, they will not be pretty. Cowen & Company industry watcher Doug Creutz released a note to investors today predicting that total packaged game sales dipped 28 percent year-on-year.

    A bright spot on the sheet was retail PC games, according to Creutz, who expects sales in this market to surge 101 percent year-over-year based on the launch of World of Warcraft’s four expansion, Mists pf Pandaria.

    The top-performer for September, Creutz predicts, will be Madden NFL 13 at 2.16 million units, followed by Borderlands 2 at 1.57 million. For retail PC, he forecasted Mists of Pandaria to have sold 640,000 units during the month, noting that the majority of sales were downloaded digitally, a channel that NPD does not track.

    Blizzard Entertainment announced last week that Mists of Pandaria had sold 2.7 million units during its first week across all channels.

    Additionally, Creutz does not believe declines will turn around in any significant way anytime soon. Though the fall software release slate and the launch of the Wii U will boost sales somewhat, he still predicts double-digit year-on-year software sales through the end of 2012. This bleak outlook is due to the “continued weakness” of the Wii and the forthcoming end to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation console cycle, he said.

    Lastly, Creutz reiterated that new consoles from Microsoft and Sony are potentially in line for a launch during fall 2013.

  • Walking Dead Episode Four out tomorrow

    October 8, 2012 9:47AM PDT

    Latest episode “Around Every Corner” for Telltale’s zombie series arriving tomorrow for PlayStation Network, October 10 on XBLA, PC.

    Gamers geared up for the next entry in Telltale Games’ Walking Dead series won’t have to wait long to face more zombies. Episode four, titled “Around Every Corner,” will arrive tomorrow in North America on PlayStation Network, and Wednesday for Xbox Live Arcade and PC.

    It will cost $5 if purchased as a standalone game, and is included as part of the $20 Season Pass option. No release date or pricing information was made available for European regions.

    Telltale’s Walking Dead is a single-player episodic game based on Robert Kirkman’s comic book series. It stars Lee Everett, a man convicted of a crime but given a chance to redeem himself, albeit in a world infested with undead.

    The first episode in the season sold over 1 million copies.