Konami have announced they are working on a trophy patch for Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns Of The Patriots. this patch has often been rumoured since trophies first came to the PS3, and now Konami have confirmed it. Konami haven't revealed when the patch is coming, but they have also announced a new version of Metal Gear Solid 4 will be released at retail with trophy support built in.
Activision have announced Angry Birds Trilogy for the PS3, Xbox 360 and Nintendo 3DS. Angry Birds Trilogy has console specific features, on the Xbox 360 the game will support Kinect, on Playstation 3 the game supports Playstation Move, and on the 3DS the game supports 3D and StreetPass. Angry Birds Trilogy comes with Angry Birds, Angry Birds Rio, and Angry Birds Seasons. this is more than a port, the game has been built specifically for each platform.
Ubisoft have released the debut trailer for Assassin's Creed 3: Liberation, the PS Vita exclusive Assassin's Creed Game. the trailer is full of in-game action and it confirms the game is set to come out on 31st October. the trailer also reveals some pre-order information, you can get the Bayou Pack which gives in-game content including the Ceremonial Dagger, Alligator Hunter Hat, an Upgraded Poison Dart Pouch, and the Mackandal Bodyguard Multiplayer Character.
This week Yahtzee goes back to Shooters with the surprise hit Spec Ops: The Line. will he find the story engaging and gameplay interesting or will this be another soulless shooter?
Focus Home Interactive have released a new video for Realms Of Ancient War. this video uses in-game action to show many features like co-op gameplay as well as some gameplay tips. Realms Of Ancient War is being developed by Wizarbox and it is set to come out this September on PC, PS3 PSN and XBLA.
The UK Government have announced that from 30th July, PEGI will be used as the sole age rating system for video games. currently there are two age rating systems for video games, BBFC and PEGI. this means that from 30th July, it will be illegal to sell a video game with a PEGI rating of 12, 16 or 18 to someone younger than the rating.
EA have released a new video for Medal Of Honor Warfighter. this gameplay video shows action from the Tungawan Jungle multiplayer map. the map is a coastal jungle that offers a mix of close combat in/around buildings and open fighting.
Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics have announced Tomb Raider: The Final Hours. The Final Hours is a behind the scenes look at the game's development at Crystal Dynamics. this first video focuses on Lara Croft, and the new actress playing her. The Final Hours is hosted by Zachary Levis and a dedicated app is coming to PC and iPad from March 2013.
Microsoft have announced Kinect PlayFit. this free downloadable app is out now across the USA and coming to other regions soon. Kinect PlayFit keeps track of the calories burned across several Kinect games like Dance Central 2, Your Shape Fitness Evolved 2012 and Kinect Star Wars. the app has leaderboards so you can see how you rank against others across the world. there are also Avatar Awards and achievements to earn.
