BT Gamer Issue 28

ISSUE 28 • FEBRUARY 2011 • SOUTH AFRICA ONLY

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Top Games Coming for Q1 5 Pages of Awesome Games on Sale Mass Effect 3 Incentive Announced Contents of Diablo Collectors Edition Revealed

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3DS

FINAL FANTASY XIII-2

PS3, XBOX 360

MAGIC THE GATHERING – DARK ASCENSION

TRADING CARD GAME

SOUL CALIBER V

PS3, XBOX 360

WEEK 2 KINGDOMS OF AMALUR

PC, PS3, XBOX 360

THE DARKNESS 2

PC, PS3, XBOX 360

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PS3, XBOX 360

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KINECT GAME! ETA: 2012 Genre: Action Publisher: Microsoft

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inect Star Wars brings the Star Wars Universe to life like never before.

Harnessing the controller-free power of Kinect for Xbox 360, Kinect Star Wars allows fans to physically experience training as a Jedi, using the Force and battling with a lightsaber. Using full body motions, players can live out the ultimate Star Wars fantasy, no controller required.

True to the Star Wars you know and love, stunning visuals transport you into the Star Wars Universe, complete with iconic characters, vehicles, ships, droids and much more.

Drawing on iconic moments from the motion pictures, Kinect Star Wars allows to you to enter the Star Wars Universe to experience a wide variety of physical play.

Experience the breadth of the Star Wars Universe as you wield a lightsaber and train to be a Jedi master, become a champion Pod racer, master the Force, pilot iconic ships and Speeder Bikes, and much more.

Join forces and share the Force with friends through co-op, competitive and duel modes. Easy jump in and out lets a second player join in instantly on the Jedi action.

COMING TO XBOX 360

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ETA: February 2012 Genre: Sports Publisher: THQ

ETA: 03 February 2012 Genre: RPG Publisher: Square Enix

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he third title in THQ’s popular mixed martial arts series brings a number of tweaks and additions that promise to make it the best in the series yet.

There’s a new submission system with new moves like the standing rear naked choke, as well as the use of motion capture to give certain fighters more realistic movement and strikes.

A few new statistical values have been added for combatants, like footwork and ground grapple top/bottom for offense and defence.

Featherweight and Bantamweight divisions will now feature, and the number of real-world fighters you can expect to see in the game’s roster is over 150. Fighters like Brock Lesnar, Tito Ortiz, Cain Velasquez and the legendary Royce Gracie will all star in the game. Other changes to the actual gameplay include: a new stamina system; stat decay has been removed from the career mode; fighters can now sway on the ground to dodge strikes; sweeps return with new additions; a new feint system; “Finish the Fight” allows you to continue striking until the ref pulls you off your opponent; and stamina depletion will now affect a fighter’s stats.

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inal Fantasy fans generally agree that FFXIII was a little less than perfect. This is a direct sequel to XIII. Familiar characters like Snow Villiers and Hope Estheim will make a return alongside a host of new playable characters, including Lightning’s younger sister Serah Farron who teams up with a time traveller named Noel Kreiss.

A number of technical and gameplay improvements have been made to rectify complaints made about the previous game as well as those from the series in general.

Most notably, the game will feature significant amounts of nonlinear gameplay through its time-travelling elements, as well as quest hubs for those who enjoy taking their time speaking to villagers and exploring the worlds. Updates to the combat system have been made as well, including a variation of the Active Time Battle (ATB) system and Paradigm Shift, and the ability to capture and tame wild animals for use in battle.

COming to XBOX 360 | PS3

COming to XBOX 360 | PS3

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Limited quantities available. DLC will be distributed on a first pay first receive basis.

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ETA: 10 February 2012 Genre: Shooter Publisher: 2K Games ETA: 09 March 2012 Genre: RPG Publisher: Electronic Arts hroughout the Mass Effect series, a number of changes have been made to accommodate the demands of the public and try to reach the perfect blend of action and role-playing gameplay. Now, this third and final game in the series continues where the improvements of Mass Effect 2 left off by offering something for everyone.

A number of changes to the roleplaying elements have been made, providing increased customisation in both character creation and equipment selection and customisation. Combat has also had an overhaul, providing new “action oriented” features like an improved cover system, a range of melee take-downs and attacks, cooperative multiplayer (for up to four players) and even a New Game+ mode that allows players to restart or continue the game once completed.

et two years after the events of the original The Darkness, this sequel sees anti-hero Jackie Estacado (who has become the Don of the Franchetti crime family in the years since we last saw him) forced to unleash The Darkness once more when an assassination attempt on his life leaves him on the brink of death.

The new quad-wielding gameplay mechanic keeps the brutal action flowing beautifully as you use your two Darkness tentacles simultaneously with any firearms you pick up. Your tentacles can be used to slash at enemies or grab them and perform gruesome executions, or they can be used to wield items around the world in interesting ways. Grab a riot shield with one of the tentacles for extra protection while still firing at foes. Snatch up a metal pole and use it as an improvisational spear with which to impale enemies.

Your Darkling companion will aid you in many ways, helping you obliterate attackers and aiding Jackie in reaching areas otherwise unreachable.

COMING TO PC | XBOX 360 | PS3

COMING TO PC | XBOX 360 | PS3

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PRE-ORDER INCENTIVE

INCLUDES AN IN-GAME N7 “VALKYRIE” ASSAULT RIFLE, AN M55 ARGUS ASSAULT RIFLE & THE N7 “DEFENDER” ARMOUR

Only for standard edition pre-orders. Limited DLC available.

Incentives will be distributed on a first pay, first receive basis.

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LIMITED EDITION UPGRADE Get a STEEL CASE and an Auto-upgrade to the Limited edition when pre-Ordering the darkness 2. Limited edition includes an alternate Darkling outfit, 2 character upgrades, gourmet hearts & relic hunter DLC and a digital OST Download Token.

Limited DLC available. Incentives will be distributed on a first pay, first receive basis.

ETA: 23 March 2012 Genre: Shooter Publisher: Capcom

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et between the events of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, Operation Racoon City will see players taking on the task of an Umbrella Security Service (USS) cleanup duty squad. Players will need to deal with all aspects of the famous zombie outbreak, containing escaped specimens and dispatching innocent civilians and law enforcement officials alike. Among those law enforcement officers will be Leon Kennedy, one of the main characters from Resident Evil 2 and 4.

As an action game, Operation Racoon City will depart from the series’ survival horror roots to give players a more intense, combat-oriented experience that includes support for four-player coop gameplay in a special USS VS. US Spec Ops game mode. Each of the six playable characters will have a speciality, such as Vector’s recon and stealth abilities, Beltway’s explosives skills, Bertha’s allimportant medic abilities and Spectre’s sharpshooting talents.

Players can expect the usual array of zombies from the series, as well as Bio-Organic Weapons (BOWs) such as the Hunters, Lickers and Tyrants. During specific parts of the game, players will also have the ability to control these undead creatures.

COMING TO XBOX 360 | PS3

DLC WEAPONS

COMBAT SHOTGUN (AKA: ARMSEL STRIKER): DRUM BARRELLED SHOTGUN THAT CAN FIRE ROUNDS IN RAPID SUCCESSION. DEVASTATOR (AKA: BARRETT M82): HEAVY HITTING, ANTI-MATERIAL RIFLE THAT FIRES DEVASTATING 50 CALIBRE BMG ROUNDS

ETA: May 2012 Genre: Shooter Publisher: Ubisoft

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ith a single-player story set in the near future that takes place in locations like Norway, the Middle East and Asia, the elite team of operatives known as the Ghosts will take on an ultranationalist force that took control of Russia and have begun invading neighbouring countries. Future Soldier sees you taking control of a fourman team of Ghosts consisting of a commando, sniper, recon expert and an engineer. It’s primarily a third-person shooter, but will switch to a first-person view when aiming down the sights or hiding behind cover to provide better aim.

Features like optical camouflage (which allows the Ghosts to become invisible to enemies, but has a few disadvantages like extremely limited use) and the ability to control drones will be in the game. Cover is destructible, forcing you to constantly adapt and change positions on the fly. Kinect support for Xbox 360 can be used with the extensive weapon customization feature, allowing you to use gestures and voice control to modify your arsenal. Players using Kinect will also be able to use gestures in-game: firing weapons, for example, is done by opening your hand and then closing it.

COMING TO XBOX 360 | PS3 | PC

Limited DLC available.Incentives will be distributed on a first pay, first receive basis.

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Standard Edition

ETA: 03 February 2012 Genre: Fighting Publisher: Namco Bandai

ETA: Q1 2012 Genre: RPG Publisher: Blizzard

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et 17 years after the events of Soul Calibur IV, this next title in the long-running fighting series will see a number of improvements, both visual and technical, to give fans of the series something to look forward to.

While the core fighting system remains, a number of changes have been made including the removal of Critical Finishes and the Soul Gauge. Now, a more conventional gauge has been added that is charged during combat, and is used to execute Brave Edge and Critical Edge attacks – progressively more powerful super moves that consume energy on the gauge. There will also be an updated Guard Impact system that is more difficult to perform but is able to repel any unblockable attack, regardless of height.

A range of new and returning characters alike will make the roster, and character customization has been extended to allow for more body type, voice, move list and clothing selection.

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asily one of this year’s biggest and most important games is Diablo III. It’s once again up to a new generation of heroes to save the world of Sanctuary from the armies of The Burning Hells, with the old heroes of Diablo II having gone mad in the 20 years that have passed since this game’s predecessor.

While it’ll be instantly familiar to series fans, it brings with it a number of interesting changes to the proven formula. In order to improve replayability, the quest system has been enhanced, levels are randomly generated and there are random encounters and set pieces that are generated as you progress.

There’ll be class-specific quests for each of the five character classes (Witch Doctor, Barbarian, Wizard, Monk and Demon Hunter) in addition to the main story quests. Skill Runes can be used to augment class skills, often completely changing the effect of that skill or at least increasing its power.

COMING TO XBOX 360 | PS3

COMING TO PC

PRE-ORDER THE COLLECTOR’S EDITION!

PRE-ORDER THE COLLECTOR’S EDITION!

Includes the game, AN ART BOOK, A PARCHMENT LETTER, THE MAKING OF DVD, THE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK, DLC FOR TWO IN-GAME COSTUMES & THE ORIGINAL ARTWORK

Includes the full game, 4GB USB Soulstone, Exclusive In-Game Content, Behind the Scenes DVD, The Art of Diablo III & the ORIGINAL Soundtrack

A R100 deposit is required to secure a collector’s edition pre-order.

BROKEN DESTINY CHARACTER DLC collector’s Edition

A R100 deposit is required to secure a collector’s edition pre-order.

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PRE-ORDER & COLLECT YOUR COPY OF SOUL CALIBER V & GET THE BROKEN DESTINY CHARACTER. Only available to standard

edition pre-orders. Limited DLC available. Incentives will be distributed on a first pay, first receive basis.

ETA: March 2012 Genre: Shooter Publisher: Namco Bandai

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oasting unique gravity-altering gameplay, Inversion sees players assuming the role of Davis Russel, a 28-year old cop, or his neighbour Leo Delgado. The pair journey through the war-ravaged streets of their hometown in search of Davis’ missing child, following an attack on the city by a mysterious enemy known as the Lutadore. Within a multitude of destructible environments, the Grappler weapon will allow you to manipulate gravity in order to move objects for cover, obliterate foes and solve numerous puzzles.

COMING TO XBOX 360 | PS3 | PC

ETA: February 2012 Genre: Shooter Publisher: Electronic Arts

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tep into the manly combat boots of Miles Kilo in this first-person reboot of the beloved tactical title from yesteryear that went by the same name. In the year 2069, the world is ruled by mega corporations known as syndicates. Business has become war, with agents acting as the syndicates’ super-powered foot soldiers. You are one of these agents.

COMING TO PC | XBOX 360 | PS3

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ETA: 30 March 2012 Genre: Fighting Publisher: Namco Bandai

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ased on the popular anime and manga, this next title in the line of Naruto fighting games includes many improvements and new features to the fighting system and story elements.

The most notable addition is that of a Beast Mode, or “Awakening Mode”, that allows characters to transform into a powerful beast when they’re on the verge of death. For example, Naruto can change into his Tailed Beast Chakra Mode to enhance his abilities.

COMING TO XBOX 360 | PS3

ETA: March 2012 Genre: Shooter Publisher: Rockstar Games

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he story of Max Payne continues, with all the gunplay you know and love from the series alongside a few new tricks. Bullet Time makes a return, of course, to add to the run-and-gun gameplay that encourages the player to move smart rather than rely on cover. Interactive cut scenes have also been added to the campaign. A new multiplayer mode as been added too.

COMING TO XBOX 360 | PS3 | PC

MULTIPLAYER CEMETERY MAP DLC

PRE-ORDER YOU COPY OF MAX PAYNE 3 TO GET EARLY ACCESS TO THE CEMETERY MAP

Limited DLC available. Incentives will be distributed on a first pay, first receive basis.

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ETA: 24 April 2012 Genre: Action Publisher: Activision

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he open-world mayhem that so gloriously infused the original Prototype with over-the-top enjoyment returns in the sequel: and it’s got some new tricks up its sleeve.

As new protagonist Sergeant James Heller, seek revenge against Alex Mercer (the original game’s playable character) and fight to destroy the Blacklight Virus once and for all.

Familiar abilities like shapeshifting to assume the identities of others return, along with new, exciting superpowers unique to Heller. If ripping the cannon off a tank and using it as a handheld weapon sounds like a good time, be sure to keep an eye on this game.

COMING TO XBOX 360 | PS3 | PC

ETA: 09 March 2012 Genre: Fighter Publisher: Capcom

SPECIAL EDITION

INCLUDES: ARCADE CABINET BANK, 45 GEMS DOWNLOAD VOUCHER & AN EXCLUSIVE PREQUEL STORY COMIC BOOK Extremely limited numbers available. A R100 deposit is required to secure.

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ne of two hybrid Tekken/SF titles, this take on the cross-over is developed by Capcom and will follow the fighting mechanics and visuals of Street Fighter, albeit with a range of Tekken characters. That means 2D combat and the use of a six-button layout, although the Tekken characters will be able to perform combos based on their original four-button configuration. Players will be able to fight with two characters in a tag-like system.

COMING TO XBOX 360 | PS3

PRE-ORDER INCENTIVE

PRE-ORDER THE STANDARD EDITION TO GET THE WORLD WARRIOR GEM PACk. Use the Warriro gems to upgrade your attack power.

Limited DLC available. Incentives . will be distributed on a first pay, first receive basis.

ETA: February 2012 Genre: RPG Publisher: Electronic Arts

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ith a number of proficient people in charge of its development (including Ken Rolston, who was lead designer on the third and fourth Elder Scrolls titles, Morrowind and Oblivion), Kingdoms of Amalur promises to offer a hard-core role-playing experience with a difference. The game world is split across five different regions, with four playable races to choose from. Furthermore, there’ll be three different class trees, each with 22 unique abilities.

COMING TO XBOX 360 | PS3 | PC

Destinies choice pack

Pre-order and get the Destinies Choice Pack which includes a ‘unique twist of fate’ card, the compass of fate and 3 armour sets. all items are supplied as DLC Limited DLC available. Incentives will be distributed on a first pay, first receive basis.

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ETA: 24 February 2012 Genre: Action Publisher: Capcom

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sura’s Wrath is a classic tale of vengeance set in a world that mixes science-fiction with Asian mythology. The character Asura will change his fighting style and learn new abilities as the story progresses.

Once a powerful general of the Gods, Asura was betrayed by his allies and cast down from the heavens. Those who betrayed him have captured or killed his family and enslaved Mithra.

After sleeping for twelve millennia, Asura is awakened by the prayers of a young girl and begins his journey of revenge.

COMING TO XBOX 360 | PS3

MOVE GAME!

ETA: 22.02.2012

ETA: February 2012 Genre: Sports Publisher: EA Sports

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number of new features are being introduced with this sequel to 2009’s Wii-only Grand Slam Tennis.

Improvements include support for both motion controls and regular controllers with Total Racquet Control using the right analogue stick. There will also be four Grand Slam Championships: Australian Open, French Open, US Open, and Wimbledon, as well as a ten-year career mode and head-to-head online gameplay. In addition, ESPN Classics allows you to play through 25 of the greatest tennis moments of all time.

SO MANY GREAT GAMES TO LOOK FORWARD TO! Uncover the dark secret behind the massacre of a Spanish expedition to Central America 400 years ago.

Join Nathan Drake on an epic journey through undiscovered lands as he makes his debut on PS Vita.

COMING TO XBOX 360 | PS3

Pursued by the evil Botz, the Little Deviants have crash-landed on the Whoman world and it’s up to you save them.

Play with the Little Deviants in crazy mini-games using the PSVita system’s touchscreen, rear touch pad, microphone and more.

ETA: 30 March 2012 Genre: Sports Publisher: EA Sports

KINECT GAME!

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nce again placing massive emphasis on its inclusion of one of golf’s most revered tournaments, the Masters, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13 will allow you to attempt to walk away with one of the most celebrated prizes in the sporting world: the mighty Green Jacket. Augusta National Golf Club returns, giving fans of digital golf the opportunity to play on one of the most iconic courses in golfing’s storied history. Kinect support on Xbox 360 makes this the first voice-controlled, controller-free sports simulation to use the body-tracking power of Microsoft’s gadget.

COMING TO XBOX 360 | PS3

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ETA: 02 March 2012 Genre: Racing Publisher: Namco Bandai

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he high-speed racing of the Ridge Racer series is augmented with insane levels of destruction and mayhem in Unbounded, presumably for fans who like a bit of carnage in their racing titles.

Participate in numerous races across a variety of game modes throughout Shatter Bay, all the while earning street credit to impress Kara Shindo, leader of the Unbounded gang.

COMING TO XBOX 360 | PS3 | PC

GET THE DAY ONE EDITION

TO INCLUDE: 3 CARS - THE IMMORTAL, ROAD WOLF & GHOSTER TOGETHER WITH 5 ALTERNATE PAINT JOBS

Limited numbers available.Incentives will be distributed on a first pay, first receive basis.

ETA: March 2012 Genre: Sports Publisher: Electronic Arts

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A Sports wants you to take your virtual football skills to the streets once again. Dropping the cartoonish visual style of previous titles in the Street series in favour of a more realistic look, there’ll still be a huge emphasis on skill moves and tricks. Games are furiously fast paced, with smaller teams of only five or six footballers per side, with oneon-one also available, as well as game modes based on Panna and Futsal.

COMING TO XBOX 360 | PS3

GET with the team!

GET THE ADIDAS ALL-STARS TEAM EXTRA WHEN YOU COLLECT YOUR PREORDER. 13 GREAT FOOTBALLERS IN ONE! Limited DLC available.Incentives will be distributed on a first pay, first receive basis.

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ETA: March 2012 Genre: Sports Publisher: EA Sports

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riginally named SSX: Deadly Descents, the now simply-titled SSX will enjoy a number of new features including three race modes: Race It, Trick It, and Survive It. Each offers distinct objectives and will give you a variety of ways to snowboard down any of the 27 mountains created from nine ranges around the world.

COMING TO XBOX 360 | PS3

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ETA: 23 March 2012 Genre: Simulator Publisher: Namco Bandai

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n a shattered world, the people are pushed toward the abyss of catastrophe, yet they keep fighting. With a theme based on the idea of human strength in the face of adversity, the story describes the folly and transience of humanity as well as its never‐give‐up attitude when faced with a desperate struggle.

Defend and conquer territories: Prepare for enemy invasion!

Online players can invade your Territory even when you’re not online.

Set Your Defence System strategically to fight automatically.

COMING TO XBOX 360 | PS3

PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY EXPECTED RELEASE: Q1 2012