An additional two games are joining the ranks other ancient games on Microsoft’s console-side digital download platform, according toXbox LIVE man Major Nelson. The first of which is EA DICE’sBattlefield 2: Modern Combat— the only game we know of where you may plant a C-4 charge on a helicopter and blow up your teammates while they’re attempting to parachute behind the enemy front. It’s priced at a reasonable $19.99 and weights in at a whopping 6 GB....
It is the end of our very first day on the show floor at gamescom 2011 and so far every member of the team remains alive, thankfully. Today Maurice Tan, Daniel Carniero and my lovely self take some time to hurl insults, talk about what we have seen and what we continue to look forward to over the next few days.
Rounding out the multiplayer maps inGears of War 3is Gridlock, because of course it is. I have not-so-fond memories of rushing forward and immediately dying in theGears 1version of the map. Good times. In total, we’re looking at a decent line-up: Checkout, Drydock, Gridlock, Hotel, Mercy, Old Town, Overpass, Sandbar, Thrashball, and Trenches — all playable in Versus multiplayer, Beast mode, and Horde mode. Attached is a gallery full of large images....
Who you gonna call? No, it’s more likewho is going to call you? I don’t want to ruin the surprise, but…aw, f*ck it. Dan Aykroyd is going to call you if you pre-ordered the upcomingGhostbustersgame at GameStop. The Canadian actor and comedian may be the most important/famous person ever to call you, so cherish it when you get ringed. Oh, he’s not calling you? Well, at least read this transcript so you can know what everyone is talking about....
Developer Running With Scissors has joined Good Old Games, which resulted in a couple of things happening. First, the original isometricPostal: Classic and Uncutis available for $5.99, and secondly,Postal 2will be released within the next few weeks or so. There’s always been controversy surroundingPostal, whether it’s caused from the games being banned, or even the Uwe Boll-directed movie.But how many of us have actually played either of the two games before?...
Editor’s Note: We’re not just a (rad) news site — we also publish opinions/editorials from our community & employees like this one, though be aware it may not jive the opinions of Destructoid as a whole, or how our moms raised us. Want to post your own article in response? Publish it now on ourcommunity blogs. Ladies and gentlemen, I am concerned.Once again, it seems that a great many people are suffering, and that’s hard to watch....
Above this text is the greatest trailer ever. It’s for the Metallica version ofPlay Plastic Instruments. It looks awesome. Some staff members and I discussed it thoroughly. Here is the conversation: Brad Nicholson: “Downloading [the trailer]– WHEREVA I MAY ROAM. ROVA, WANDERA, NOMAD, VAGABOND, CALL ME WHAT YOU WIIIIIIIILLLLLL.”Jonathan Holmes:“I DUB THEE UNFORGIVEN.”Brad Nicholson:“ITS HOLDS YOU, HOLDS YOU, HOLDS YOUUUUU UNTIL IT SLEEPS.” Jonathan Holmes:“NEVER SHINED THROUGH AND WHAT I’VE SHOOOWWN!...
If Midway had anything to do with this, they’re off the hook for that awful kart-racing mode they threw intoMortal Kombat: Armageddon. Aww, hell. After seeing this video, I’m so full of holiday cheer, it’s hard not to love. Wouldn’t you agree?
Many of you have been begging forPortal 2‘s soundtrack since day one, and for good reason. you may now safely get off your knees, and start thanking Valve — Volume 1 of the game’s rocking electronic OST is available as a free download. You shouldget right on that. Not that there’s a rush or anything. You would be forgiven for thinking there was, though, based on the number of emails we got about this....
All twenty-five seconds of it, anyway. A new video from sexy Japan is doing the rounds, showing off some hot newFinal Fantasy XIIIfootage. It’s not very much, butFFfans will lap anything up, so it’s no surprise that a number of Japanese blogs are falling over themselves to get this posted. We are not ones to argue against popular activity, so we’ve joined the throng to bring you the video as well....
PlayStation 3 gamers waiting to suck down some Nectar and cap some fools with a weapon nicknamed “The Donkey Puncher” may not have much longer to wait. Ubisoft’s often delayed first-person shooter Haze is being listed on the official US PlayStation page with a January 15 launch date.Our scansof GameStop’s retail release lists seem to back this information up, listing that same date for shipping. When asked about the release, Ubisoft UK declined comment to CVG....
In news that will most likely infuriate Electronic Arts, UK retailer HMV is offering an amazing deal onCall of Duty: Black Opsthat involves trading inMedal of Honor. Returning EA’s first-person-shooter will get your Activision’s latest blockbuster for £7.99, knocking £47.00 off the asking price. UK retailers can get very competitive when it comes to offering discounts, but this offer is quite a slap in the face toMedal of Honor, and will most certainly encourage British gamers to get rid of the game....
You thought I wasn’t going to show up becauseDestructoid is going to be up and down all day, didn’t you? Well I’m here for the weekends so you’re not getting rid of me that easily. Just because you won’t be able to read my posts for large chunks of the weekend doesn’t mean I’m not going to write them. So buckle yourselves in everyone, it’s going to be a bumpy ride....
