BT Games September Magazine

® ISSUE 24 • SEPTEMBER 2011 • SOUTH AFRICA ONLY

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Marcus Phoenix Returns More Rugby for the Fans Trading Cards - Pokemon vs Magic Snake HD Collection The Best of the Pre-orders

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FORTHCOMING RELEASES

Week 1

Madden NFL 12

XBOX 360, PS3

The Sims Medieval: Pirates And Nobles

PC, XBOX 360

Driver San Francisco

PC, XBOX 360, PS3, WII

Driver

3DS

Bodycount

XBOX 360, PS3

Mtg Duel Decks

STRATEGY CARD GAME

WEEK 2 NHL 12

XBOX 360, PS3

W40k Space Marine

PC, XBOX, PS3

Resistance 3

PS3

Ico/Shadow Of The Colossus Collection PS3 Might And Magic: Heroes 6

PC

Dead Island

PC, XBOX, PS3

WEEK 3 Child Of Eden (Move)

PS3

Kinect Gunstringer

XBOX 360

Gears Of War 3

XBOX 360

WEEK 4 Formula 1 2011

PC, XBOX 360, PS3, 3DS

Dungeons The Dark Lord

PC

Boulders Dash

PC

Rugby Challenge

PC, XBOX, PS3

WEEK 5

X-Men: Destiny

PC, XBOX 360, PS3, PS2, PSP WII, 3DS PC, XBOX, PS3, WII, NDS

Zoo Mania

3DS

Fifa 12

DATE UNCONFIRMED Tropico 4

PC, XBOX 360

Patrician IV - Gold Edition

PC, XBOX 360

Metal Gear Solid HD Collection

PS3

The Cursed Crusade

PC, XBOX, PS3

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ETA: 20 September 2011 Genre: Shooter Publisher: Microsoft

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ears of War 3 starts eighteen months after the fall of Jacinto (humanity’s last remaining city) in the second title. The Gears now call a converted aircraft carrier (dubbed the “Raven’s Nest”) their home, just off the island of Vectes. Vectes is also home to the Stranded, as well as other survivors of E-Day. The COG is no more and a terrifying new enemy has popped up in the form of the Lambent. See, the Imulsion that powered Sera’s once-great cities has infected certain members of the Locust horde, turning them into this frightening new enemy that threatens both Locust and humans alike.

Gears 3 promises a story that will answer all those burning questions that we all have regarding the series. It’s being written by Karen Traviss, author of three Gears novels who is currently working on another two. Though you’ll spend the majority of your time playing as the indomitable Mr Fenix, control will occasionally switch to other characters, letting you witness events from their perspective.

Four-player campaign co-op rears its beautiful head for the first time in the series. Expect to see new Locust enemies (like the Digger Boomer, Kantus Knight and the Siege Beast) to accompany all the terrifying new Lambent enemies, as well as the usual array of fresh, powerful weaponry (like the new Retro Lancer and the Digger Launcher) with which to shoot holes in things. Expect a few new friendly faces as well (first appearance of heavily armoured women FTW). Also - mechs!

On the multiplayer side of things, Horde 2.0 will enhance on the excellent cooperative Horde Mode from the previous title, promising to bring a lot more strategy into the mix by allowing players to place turrets, set up command posts, erect laser fences and more.

The introduction of the occasional boss enemy (like Brumaks) in Horde 2.0 should make things infinitely more interesting. Meanwhile, Beast Mode flips Horde on its head, putting players in control of various Locust critters as they attempt to swarm COG members. Killing enemies allows you to upgrade to a stronger Locust class, letting you take control of everything from lowly Tickers to deadly Berserkers as you progress.

On the competitive multiplayer side of things, expect the usual fast, frenetic action in a variety of game modes, with dedicated servers promising to provide an unbiased and much-improved experience. You’ll unlock a variety of interesting rewards the more you play, making an already (hopefully) satisfying competitive experience even meatier. Gears of War 3 is one of the year’s biggest games.

Don’t miss out.

COMING TO XBOX 360

PRE-ORDER EXCLUSIVE!

Choose either the savage kantus or the savage grenadier character when you pre-order your copy of gears of war 3 Savage Kantus: profoundly impacted by the loss of the Hollow. They have reverted to a primal, shamanistic state, and their battle cries have taken a dark, melancholy turn.

Savage Grenadiers: The Savage Elite add cunning to the mix, making them the undisputed warlords of the locust army.

DLC will be distributed on a first pre-order first receive basis.

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ETA: 09 September 2011 Genre: Strategy Publisher: Ubisoft

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he Heroes VI adventure starts 400 years before the events in Heroes V, showcasing a family of heroes in a thrilling, epic story where Angels plot to revive an unfinished war.

A legendary Archangel General, killed during the war of the Elder races, returns to life with a vengeance.

Under the cover of preparations for an upcoming Demon invasion, he unites the peoples of Ashan to eradicate his ancient enemies.

MMH VI will be a prequel to Heroes V, taking place four hundred years before, and will drop about half of the previous game’s spells in favour of new, more innovative powers. The game will also drop the concept of the magic guild, instead allowing players to perform town updates through the chosen hero’s (only one this time) skill/ability wheel. Five factions will be present: Haven and Sanctuary are the good guys, Necropolis and Inferno are evil, and Stronghold will be a neutral faction.

The destiny of these Griffin heroes will be determined by the players.

hat Destiny subtitle stands as more than just a cool word to accompany the beloved X-Men moniker. As a new recruit having freshly joined the ranks of either the X-Men or the Brotherhood of Mutants, your every choice will determine your character’s destiny in a world divided by people’s fear of super-powered mutants.

The game takes place in San Francisco.

Mutants and humans have been divided into separate areas due to incessant conflict between the groups. Beginning with a peace rally that’s being held in memory of the deceased leader of the X-Men, Professor X, players choose between one of three unique mutants, each one specifically created for this new game. As events unfold, you decide who your allies are, who you call enemy, and what choices you’ll make throughout your journey, each one affecting the outcome.

Destiny boasts a story written by Mike Carey, acclaimed writer of the X-Men: Legacy comic book series. Player choice will supposedly play a pivotal role in the game, promising a “rich, branching storyline.” As you play, your character gains powers based on those of established members of the X-Men universe. Expect to come across many coveted characters from this iconic franchise.

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ETA: 30 September 2011 Genre: Action Publisher: Activision

ETA: 02 September 2011 Genre: Action/Racing Publisher: Ubisoft

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he Driver series is back! The uneven streets of San Francisco make for the ultimate in high-speed thrills as we dive into a story that takes place a few months after the conclusion of Driv3r.

Protagonist Tanner and his target Jericho both survived the shootout in Istanbul and when Jericho flees to San Fran, Tanner naturally sets off after him. In an unfortunate standoff with Jericho, Tanner ends up in a coma and thus begins the latest game in the series.

This is where things get weird. All of the action in this game takes place within Tanner’s comatose dreams.

This allows for the awesomely strange Shift feature, a first for the series. It allows Tanner to “Shift” from car to car on the fly, allowing you to essentially take control of any vehicle you deem necessary. It’s not unlimited: you replenish your Shift Meter by performing daring feats like power slides, driving into oncoming traffic and big jumps. With a massive chunk of San Francisco being faithfully recreated in the game (complete with landmarks like the Bay Bridge), the introduction of Shift should make for some intense car chases.

COMING TO PC | XBOX 360 | PS3

PRE-ORDER EXCLUSIVE!

Collectors edition with model 1970 dodge challenger now on pre-order!

pre-order your standard edition of Driver san francisco and receive a 1972 lamborghini miura for in-game and an extra single player challenge

ETA: 23 September 2011 Genre: Racing Publisher: Codemasters

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ith a new season of Formula One comes a new game dedicated to the season. F1 2011 will feature all twelve teams from the real deal as well as each team’s two drivers. Split-screen multiplayer will make a welcome return so you can play with or against other players without the need for an Internet connection, but the game will also feature online multiplayer capabilities with support for up to 16 players.

Additionally, 8 AI-controlled players can also be on the track at the same time to fully recreate the 24-vehicle races of real Formula 1. As well as simply winning the race, players in multiplayer will be given “objectives”, although we’re not yet sure what that will entail.

Including all of the changes made to the F1 2011 season including DRS, KERS, the new Pyrelli tyres and all the drivers, all 19 official tracks from the F1 2011 season will be present, including the currently unfinished new addition Buddh International Circuit in India. F1 2011 will also feature day/night transitions (with the artificial lighting to go along with night-time races), and there have been strong indications that the game will feature a safety car and yellow flag to caution drivers against dangerous driving conditions.

COMING TO PC | XBOX 360 | PS3 | 3DS | PSVITA

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ETA: November 2011 Genre: Shooter Publisher: Konami

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amers who have just jumped on board in this generation of games, or who somehow missed out on the beginnings of the stealth game genre, will finally have a chance to catch up on the Metal Gear Solid series with this HD remake collection. The bundle will include Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, and the previously PSP-exclusive Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, which is the only PSP MGS both to be considered part of the series’ canon and to be directed by series creator Hideo Kojima.

The best thing about this collection is that it’ll be available on both PS3 and Xbox 360, but unfortunately for 360 owners, they’ll still be without the game that started it all – Metal Gear Solid 1.

For those rock-subdwellers out there, Metal Gear Solid is a series of games that involve the use of stealth, subterfuge and gunplay. Players take on the role of a young rookie agent named Raiden in MGS2 and an ex CIA operative and Green Beret called Naked Snake / Big Boss in MGS3 and Peace Walker.

COMING TO XBOX 360 | PS3

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ETA: 02 September 2011 Genre: Shooter Publisher: Codemasters

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een by some as the spiritual successor to gun-tastic FPS Black (which was released for the PS2 and original Xbox back in 2006), Bodycount hopes to tread similar ground to what EA’s Bulletstorm did earlier this year.

Hoping to “put the fun back into the gun,” this shooter focuses on arcadestyle action with a bit of score-attack gameplay thrown in for good measure.

There’ll no doubt be a lovely arsenal of diverse weaponry for players to utilise as they make their way through intense warzones, and if it’s anything like its predecessor (and all signs say it will be, because it’s developed by largely the same team), each weapon will pack a mighty punch. Destructible environments will crumble around you as bullets fly, with certain enemies happily smashing down cover to get closer to your face before they shoot it.

Making matters even more explosive will be unlocks that you gain access to as you play, things like air strikes which will level any obstacles. A cover system which allows complete freedom of movement has been implemented in the game. Cooperative and competitive multiplayer will feature as well.

COMING TO XBOX 360 | PS3

ETA: 09 September 2011 Genre: Sports Publisher: Electronic Arts

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f big, armoured men on a large garden don’t take your fancy, then perhaps big, armoured men chasing after a tiny puck on a small, frozen body of water will suit you better. This is NHL 12, and it’s being developed in Canada, so you know they’re looking after your interests. The game will include an improved physics engine for players and puck control, better goalie interactions (i.e.: you can clobber them), and the ability to play the NHL Winter Classic event, as well as many other new features.

ETA: November 2011 Genre: Sports Publisher: Tru Blu Entertainment

COMING TO XBOX 360 | PS3

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hile other sports have enjoyed regular releases of videogames dedicated to them, rugby seems to be left by the wayside more often than not.

This year, things are quite the opposite, with two entirely independent (and fiercely competitive) Rugby Union games set for release.

Rugby Challenge is in development

by New Zealand-based Sidhe, which has been credited with three previous Rugby League titles, and is being targeted at hardcore fans of the sport and newcomers alike. Those newcomers will have access to a wide variety of tutorial/ training modes to both teach them the rules of the game and improve their playing skills (of the videogame, at least).

Players will be able to play a variety of modes in single- or multiplayer form, the latter supporting up to 4v4 online play.

Many licensed and unlicensed rugby competitions are available, including Tri Nations, ITM Cup, and Super Rugby.

Although at this stage it looks like all South African teams will be unlicensed, Rugby challenge mkes upfor this with a very extensive game editor built in which enables the player to setup any game, team combination they can dream up

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ETA: 02 September 2011 Genre: Sports Publisher: Electronic Arts

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f the idea of big, sweaty men in armour running at each other on a large garden with poles on either end sounds like your cup of tea, then Madden NFL 12 should be exactly what you need to get your sports fix. NFL 12 continues the long-running series with 25 new features, including improved support for mechanics in the sport such as onside kicks, team member concussions, tuner sets and now custom playbooks that players can use to craft their perfect play from the 75 available playbooks.

COMING TO XBOX 360 | PS3

ETA: 17 November 2011 Genre: Racing Publisher: Electronic Arts

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ETA: 30 September 2011 Genre: Sports Publisher: Electronic Arts

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ransformed to look and feel fresh and new from pre-match to final whistle, FIFA 12 delivers an authentic match day experience, faster and easier navigation with a brand new menu system, and more than 500 officially licensed clubs.

The game-changing new Player Impact Engine will enable fans to experience the way real-world footballers challenge each other for the ball, win possession, and test each other physically, while the Impact Engine processes decisions continuously in real-time at every point of contact on a player’s body to create believable outcomes in every collision.

Revolutionary gameplay inspired by the real-world of football make FIFA 12 deeper and more engaging

COMING TO PC | XBOX 360 | PS3| PS2 | PSP | Wii | 3DS

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he newest title in the extremely popular Need for Speed series promises a peek into the “underground world of illicit, high stakes racing.” The Run sees players caught up in a race for survival from San Francisco to New York, passing through locations like Denver, Las Vegas and Detroit along the way.

You’ll battle notorious drivers on some of the world’s most dangerous roads, with the cops hot on your tail the entire time.

For the first time in the series, players spend some time on foot, sans vehicle.

This mostly involves copious use of quick-time events and button prompts during cinematic sequences that see the main character, Jack, stretching his legs for a bit in dangerous situations (like rooftop chases and fights with the fuzz). The game is powered by DICE’s Frostbite 2 engine, which is the same engine behind the incrediblelooking Battlefield 3. Autolog, now seemingly a series staple, will once again take its place alongside you as you weave through traffic, barrel down icy mountain passes and blow across borders to complete The Run and preserve Jack’s life.

COMING TO PC | XBOX 360 | PS3 | Wii | 3DS

ETA: 15 November 2011 Genre: Action Publisher: Ubisoft

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evelations is the direct sequel to 2010’s Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood. Players take on the roles of Desmond Miles and his ancestors Altaïr Ibn-La’Ahad and Ezio Auditore da Firenze. Desmond has fallen into a coma and the only way he can repair his shattered memories and return to consciousness is to use a back door in the Animus called the Black Room.

The game will feature improved combat and free-running abilities, as well as new weapons and Assassin’s Dens, which expand on the concept of Borgia Towers.

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COMING TO PC | XBOX 360 | PS3 The assassins creed revelations collectors edition includes an Artbook, Soundtrack, 2 multiplayer characters, 1 extra single player mission and an animated movie Limited quantity available. Pre-orders will be distributed on a first pre-order first receive basis.

ETA: 14 October 2011 Genre: Flight Simulation Publisher: Namco Bandai

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he long-running Ace Combat series will see a change in pace with Assault Horizon, with a greater focus on close-range aerial combat and streamlined controls for those looking for a more arcade-like experience. The developers aim to put an end to the idea of “shooting faraway dots” by including Dogfight Mode for intense air-to-air skirmishes and Air Strike Mode for ground-based assaults, although both modes of play are entirely optional. Add to that a new control system called Optimum, which improves air handling and makes those barrel rolls less dangerous.

COMING TO XBOX 360 | PS3 pre-order Ace Combat Assault horizon to get the day 1 auto-upgrade which includes a Steel Book case, Video Game Soundtrack, a Notebook signed by the development team, and Exclusive Aircraft DLC Limited quantity available. Pre-orders will be distributed on a first pre-order first receive basis.

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ETA: October 2011 Genre: Racing Publisher: Microsoft

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orza 4 will be the first game in the series to support both Kinect and regular controllers, and one of the first games to support both at the same time. The Kinect will be able to track head movements so that players can look into turns and see the apex coming up, and it will also recognise voice commands to start the race or navigate menus.

Other new gameplay features include a new physics model that lets advanced drivers wring the every last bit of performance out of every last car available. The Auto vista feature which enables you to walk around and admire the stunning lines of our favourite vehicle, lets you sit in the drivers seat and experience the rumble of the engine, or relax as you are taken on an audio tour of each car in the showroom.

The game also features ability to import a certain amount of credits and gifted vehicles from Forza 3.

COMING TO XBOX 360 ONLY

PRE-ORDER EXCLUSIVE!

Get the Mini John Cooper S works Clubman DLC when you pre-order the Forza 4 standard edition

Only 400 codes available. DLC will be distributed on a first pre-order first receive basis.

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ETA: October 2011 Genre: Simulation Publisher: Electronic Arts

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ETA: 02 September 2011 Genre: Simulation Publisher: Electronic Arts

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he Sims Medieval has enjoyed a decent amount of success, with fans of the series warming to its charming setting and mixture of driven narrative and sandbox gameplay, and now it’s time for the thing that we all know and love about the long-running Sims series – an expansion! Pirates and Nobles will introduce loads of new content to the game: new quests, treasure hunting, and hundreds of new items for you to use in your medieval kingdom.

The story begins with the arrival of the Pirates of Aarbyville and the Nobles of Tredony to the kingdom.

With a war between the two factions broken out, players can choose to be anyone from a king or queen to a lowly blacksmith, and they’ll be charged with new quests including finding the fountain of youth or saving the kingdom from an evil sorcerer. A new gameplay feature, treasure hunting, is sure to keep players busy as they take to the lands in search of buried riches, armed with shovels, maps, and the will to fight off all forms of danger on their epic adventure.

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he ever-popular The Sims 3 is getting yet another expansion (at least for the PC - it’s a standalone game on 360/ PS3 and 3DS), this time themed around animal companions. Remember the pet-related expansion for the original The Sims? Well, this one works a little differently, now affording you the opportunity to take direct control of your pets and shape their... um... pet destinies.

Determine your pets’ personality traits as they help your Sims uncover and solve various mysteries around town. Each platform that the game is set to be released on will feature its own unique take on pet-related gameplay.

PC players, for example, can look forward to adopting a horse in addition to the cats, birds, lizards, dogs, snakes and rodents seen in the other versions.

360 players who own Kinect can look forward to controlling their Sims and pets via voice commands. Create, control, breed and even share your pets with friends as you take control of your Sim’s new companions. Go to the park with your dog to pick up women, or turn your Sim into that crazy old lady who owns seven thousand cats.

COMING TO PC | XBOX 360 | PS3 | 3DS pre-order the Sims 3 pets limited edition which includes 5 exclusive breeds not available any other way.

The first 500 pre-orders will also receive a free Sims 3 Pets gift.

Limited Edition not available on 3DS. Gift will be distributed on a first pre-order first receive basis.

ETA: Holidays 2011 Genre: Action Publisher: Lucas Arts

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ince the very first motion-controlled console hit the market, gamers all over the world have known it’d be especially useful for one thing: lightsabers. Now, we have a Star Wars game designed exclusively for Kinect, which will allow players to take on the role of a Jedi, “wielding” a lightsaber in one hand and using the other to command the Force.

Additionally, players will be able to pilot an X-wing starfighter using their body movements, and voice commands can be used for other functions.

COMING TO XBOX 360 requires KinEct sensor

Dance Central 2 includes simultaneous two player gameplay in both cooperative and competitive modes. A campaign mode featuring “dance crews” composed of new and returning characters as well as many brand new songs and dance moves.

Taking cues from classic spaghetti westerns all the way to modern revenge tales, players will puppeteer the Gunstringer through a wide range of jaw-dropping moments in order to seek revenge on the posse that betrayed him and left him for dead.

“Kinect Sports: Season Two” harnesses the power of friendly competition to provide a more immersive experience for everyone from casual players to top-notch athletes and hardcore sports fans.

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.

Forza Motorsport 4” pushes the racing genre forward, delivering radical experiences only possible with Kinect, groundbreaking social features through Xbox LIVE*, and a landslide of new content, cars and new ways to play

Explore Disneyland park, step into adventures based on attractions, engage in challenging quests and interact with beloved Disney characters using their full bodies and voices.

ETA: September 2011 Genre: Action Publisher: Microsoft

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he Gunstringer marries Twisted Pixel’s beloved story, character gameplay and polish with fresh gameplay mechanics. From the feel of actually puppeteering a character through a variety of 3D and 2D gameplay styles, all the way to modern twists like competing against your friends via leaderboards and drop in and drop out local co-op support, The Gunstringer provides players with fun gameplay experiences that haven’t been seen before.

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ETA: November 2011 Genre: Action Publisher: Capcom

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ETA: October 2011 Genre: Shooter Publisher: Bethesda

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rom the studio that invented the genre comes a new FPS set in the post-apocalyptic wastelands of a world reminiscent of that of Mad Max. The game will run on id’s powerful new id Tech 5 engine, and will see players use a variety of weapons and customisable vehicles to take on the many clans, mutants and other undesirables that trawl the wasteland looking to make a quick buck from people with a price on their head, which just so happens to be your character.

The story takes place on Earth.

Fearing a planet-wide extinction from a massive asteroid world leaders are faced with the inexorable task of ensuring human survival. Left with few alternatives, life-sustaining pods filled with select people are buried deep beneath the earth’s surface. You are one of the chosen members of these modern day arks and abruptly enter the RAGE universe after surfacing alone. Leaving you to your own devices to stay alive in a world filled with those who prefer you dead, RAGE combines powerful storytelling with heart-pounding action.

COMING TO PC | XBOX 360 | PS3

PRE-ORDER INCENTIVE! pre-order Rage and get an auto-upgrade to the Anarchy Edition which includes Crimson Elite Armour, Double Barrel Shotgun, Rat Rod Buggy and the Fist of Rage all for in-game Limited numbers available. Pre-orders will be distributed on a first pre-order first receive basis.

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hat better way to reinvent Dead Rising 2 than by placing Frank West, the protagonist from the first game, into the events of the second? The seasoned zombie mangling photographer will see if he has what it takes to handle The Strip in this story that reinterprets the events of DR2, with new weapons, combos, environments and missions to keep him busy between defeating the endless hordes. A few technical updates will also be present, such as load-time optimisations and improved network performance.

COMING TO PC | XBOX 360 | PS3

ETA: November 2011 Genre: Action/Adventure Publisher: Capcom

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et between the events of Resident Evil 2 and RE3: Nemesis, Operation Racoon City will see players take on the roles of Umbrella Secret Service agents who are charged with the task of silencing any survivors of Umbrella’s diabolical operations within the city. Players will be able to play co-operatively with up to four players at a time, and events in the game will see the players facing pivotal “what if” situations like the chance to kill Leon Kennedy – one of the main characters from the Resident Evil series.

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ETA: December 2011 Genre: Action/Adventure Publisher: Warner Brothers

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ar in the North will see players take on the roles of one of three distinct characters as they battle their way through hordes of savage orcs.

Players will be able to choose between a human ranger, an elf mage and a dwarf warrior, but the entire game will be designed around a three-player co-op experience, whether the other two are controller by players or AI. Each character will have to play to their strengths and weaknesses and work together if they want to survive.

COMING TO PC | XBOX 360 | PS3

ETA: October 2011 Genre: Action/Adventure Publisher: Warner Brothers

B ETA: November 2011 Genre: RPG Publisher: Bethesda

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he fifth instalment in the epic, open-world fantasy role-playing game series, Skyrim will give players more choices than ever before, more weapons, spells and conspiracies to unravel. Set in the province of Skyrim, which is approximately the same size as the game world of Oblivion, but filled with more towns, villages and dungeons for you to explore, the game will feature gigantic dragons that will randomly appear, and can be slain by the player character to gain access to immensely powerful Dragon Shout spells.

COMING TO PC | XBOX 360 | PS3

atman: Arkham Asylum showed the world that comic-to-game conversions are capable of trading blow-for-blow with the best AAA titles out there. The game incorporates stealth sequences with intense ranged and melee combat, and now Batman will take to the streets and skyline of Arkham City to deal with the Riddler, Two Face, Penguin and all of their minions, cunning puzzles and dangerous traps. Bats will also have access to a number of new weapons and gadgets, including a smoke bomb that can be used to confuse groups of enemies.

COMING TO PC | XBOX 360 | PS3

PRE-ORDER EXCLUSIVE! Get the ROBIN CHARACTER DLC WHEN YOU PRE-ORDER THE STANDARD EDItION OF BATMAN ARKHAM CITY

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ETA: October 2011 Genre: Sports Publisher: Konami

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ETA: November 2011 Genre: Sports Publisher: THQ

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nother year brings another WWE title to our shelves, and WWE ’12 looks set to be the most feature-packed title in the series yet. Characters in the game will now perform different moves based on their physical state, and will be able to counter-attack and interrupt moves even while in a downed state.

Tweaks made to the fighter AI will help prevent players from repeating the same moves, and a new feature called Dynamic Comebacks will allow characters on the verge of losing to perform a combination of moves to earn two finishing moves.

COMING TO XBOX 360 | PS3 | Wii

ETA: September 2011 Genre: Action/Adventure Publisher: Sony

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lmost all PlayStation 2 owners will tell you the same thing: Ico and Shadow of the Colossus were two of the most epic and engrossing games available on the platform. Now, years later, Team Ico’s legendary titles will be available to PS3 owners to play in glorious high-definition, with improved textures, high resolution support and bonus material for both games and Team Ico’s upcoming PS3 exclusive – The Last Guardian. Additionally, both games will feature support for stereoscopic 3D and PlayStation Trophies.

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ES is FIFA’s biggest competitor, and this year the PES franchise is upping their game with the exclusive licence to include all UEFA brands, including UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Super Cup. Refined controls and new features including Teammate Control System which allows you to optionally control two players on the field at once during regular play.

COMING TO PS3 | PS2 | XBOX 360 | PC | Wii

PRE-ORDER Incentive!

Get a pro evolution t-shirt when you pre-order pes 2012 on PS3 OR Xbox 360.

Only 300 T-shirts available. T-shirtswill be distributed on a first pre-order first receive basis.

ETA: September 2011 Genre: Action/Adventure Publisher: Sony

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iscover the origins of Kratos with the definitive compilation of God of War: Chains of Olympus and God of War: Ghost of Sparta on a single Blu-ray disc for the first time! Fully remastered in 1080p and stereoscopic 3-D, players will discover the dark past that continues to haunt the Spartan Warrior, and why he is forced to choose between his own personal redemption and saving the ancient world from destruction.

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ETA: 07 September 2011 Genre: Shooter Publisher: Sony

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he third instalment in one of the PS3’s most prolific first-person shooters, Resistance 3 will see players take on the role of dishonourably discharged Sentinel Joseph Capelli, who, after years of retirement, is given the chance to deliver a decisive blow to the Chimeran menace that still terrorises the planet. Resistance 3 will focus on humanity’s survival, and the weapons will visually reflect that, and will also all be upgradable, gaining lethality the more you use them. Many old favourites will return, including the Bullseye, Magnum, Rossmore and Carbine, and a few new weapons will be available such as the Mutator, which deals damage over time, and the Dead Eye sniper rifle.

Multiplayer is also getting an overhaul, with a customisable and persistent progression system for online play, allowing players to unlock customised loadouts with various tactical and combat attributes. There will be five multiplayer game modes: DM, TDM, CTF and two unique modes called Chain Reaction and Breach.

Splitscreen and online co-op play for the main campaign will make a return, although it’s been confirmed that it won’t be the same eight-player co-op as before.

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ETA: 07 September 2011 Genre: Action Publisher: Deep Silver

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ombies in a sandbox, eating your brains! Dead Island is an openworld take on the zombie apocalypse, dumping players on a tropical island as one of four characters struggling to survive while attempting to uncover the mystery behind the recent zombie outbreak on the island.

There’s a focus on melee combat, promising a ton of customisable weapons to go with the game’s RPG elements. Those RPG elements include unlocking new skills from a skill tree as your character gains experience points.

You’ll encounter a variety of different zombie types, like the “Suicider” (a massive enemy covered in disgusting boils), the “Butcher” (a zombie missing both arms from the elbow, leaving them with only bones protruding – useful for slashing your face) and the “Ram” (a big dude wrapped in a straitjacket with a mask covering his mouth). Four-player cooperative play will feature, allowing each player to take advantage of their chosen survivor’s unique skill set.

Vehicles will get you around the island of Banoi (a fictional island off the coast of Papua New Guinea), which can also be customised and used to mow down enemies.

COMING TO PC | XBOX 360 | PS3

PRE-ORDER EXCLUSIVE! Get the ripper! exclusive pre-order weapon that will not be found otherwise. a combination of a baseball bat and buzz saw, this weapon is guaranteed to cause mayhem 500 DLC codes available. DLC will be distributed on a first pre-order first receive basis.

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ETA: 07 October 2011 Genre: RPG Publisher: Namco Bandai

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rom the mind of Demon’s Souls’ Hidetaka Miyazaki comes its spiritual successor, Dark Souls, which is touted as being more difficult than the already near-impossible Demon’s Souls. To deal with the increased threats, player characters will have access to new weapons, spells and classes in this open-world RPG. As before, players will be able to leave messages for other players online, warning them of upcoming challenges or offering advice on dealing with certain situations. It takes a village, so they say.

COMING TO XBOX 360 | PS3

PRE-ORDER INCENTIVE! pre-order dark souls to get the day 1 auto-upgrade which includes a DLC game guide, art book, behind the scenes DVD and the soundtrack.

Limited Numbers Available. Pre-orders will be distributed on a first pre-order first receive basis.

ETA: November 2011 Genre: Sandbox /RPG Publisher: THQ

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he third game in the hugely popular Uncharted series, Drake’s Deception will see players again take on the role of Nathan Drake, as he searches for the legendary lost city, the Iram of the Pillars, as inspired by the exploits of T.E. Lawrence “of Arabia”. Drake will have at his disposal new weapons and an improved melee combat system that includes the ability to perform take-downs from above. There will also be many more environmental weapons, such as glass bottles and furniture. This time, Drake’s playing dirty. unchartedps3.com

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While the basic gameplay mechanics will remain the same as previous Saints row versions, the mission structure in SR3 will be changed to intertwine the missions of the three rival gangs in Steelport, with the outcomes of each mission affecting subsequent tasks and ultimately the game’s ending. A character level system will also be introduced, which features unlockable perks that grant special character traits.

COMING TO PC | XBOX 360 | PS3

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