343 Industries Have Released A Launch Trailer And Behind The Scenes Look At Multiplayer In Halo 4

343 Industries have released 2 new videos for Halo 4. the first video is a launch trailer for the game. the video doesn't really show in-game action, instead it focuses on Master Chief from his beginning to facing the new enemy in the game.



The second video is a new behind the scenes look at Halo 4. this 13 minute video has members of the dev team talking about how they try to expand and improve on the Multiplayer from earlier Halo games. they want to make it more accessible, not just making it easier but also providing better on screen prompts in modes like Capture the Flag and making it easier for people to earn points and badges. the video shows in-game action from each of the modes and comparisons on how it's been improved, a couple of examples included the new Forge Mode having shadows over previous versions and Infected becoming its own Flood Mode.

Naughty Dog Announce The Last Of Us: American Dreams, A 4 Issue Comic Book Prequel Focusing On Ellie

Naughty Dog have announced they have teamed with Dark Horse Comics to create a The Last Of Us Comic. this comic will be a prequel that focuses on Ellie. The Last Of Us: American Dreams will delve into Ellies backstory, show her personality and what drives her. The Last Of Us: American Dreams is set to come out in Spring 2013. The series will be made by collaboration between Naughty Dog Creative Director Neil Druckmann, artist and writer Faith Erin Hicks, and colorist Christina Strain.

Dark Horse Comics will also be publishing a artbook for The Last Of Us. this book will come out when the game does and will cover art from characters to the game game world.

Source: EU Playstation Blog

Rovio Announce Bad Piggies On PC Is Coming To Retail From 26th October

Rovio have announced Bad Piggies is coming to PC's via retail from 26th October. the game should be widely available from retailers, online stores and supermarkets.

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CD Projekt RED Reveal Their Upcoming Cyberpunk Game Is Called Cyberpunk 2077, Reveal Story Details

CD Projekt RED have announced their upcoming Cyberpunk game is called Cyberpunk 2077. this game is set in a world that was created by Mike Pondsmith, one of the "fathers" of the Cyberpunk genre. CD Projekt RED have also revealed some story details, the world is full of technologies that have become both the salvation and curse of humanity. the story is non-linear and has many different threads. it's aimed at mature players and it takes place in a metropolis called Night City, and its surroundings. The game will feature places from Cyberpunk 2020, a famous pen and paper game, as well as mechanics and ideas.



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CyberConnect2 Have Released New York ComicCon Screenshots And Trailer For Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3

CyberConnect2 have released new screenshots and a trailer for Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3. the trailer may start like a previously released trailer, but it has more towards the end. the screenshots mainly show Kakashi, Sakura, Lee and Guy fighting White Zetsu.



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Sony Announce They Have Postponed The American Release Of The New Playstation Store

Sony have announced they are delaying the release of the new Playstation Store across the America's. the store was going to go live on 23rd October in the USA, Canada, Mexico and Brazil. whilst many countries have received the new store, there have been a couple of issues in countries like the UK which has seen the new store being closed and the old store being used. Sony have not provided a new date for when the new store will go live across the America's.

Source: USA Playstation Blog

Zero Punctuation - Resident Evil 6

This week Yahtzee tackles the latest Resident Evil game. he personally enjoyed Resident Evil 4, but has this game improved on that formula or has it got bogged down with all the characters and new villains that keep appearing?

The Escapist : Zero Punctuation : Resident Evil 6