Game On! returns – and after a month off we catch up on what’s been happening in the industry as well as discuss Bastion.
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Back when work wasn’t so busy I played a game called Bricks – basically you had to get a block into a hole. Sounds easy but not really. It was a great timewaster and a game that did require you to put a lot of thought into. Especially as the game counted how many moves it takes you to get the block in the hole. So Cuboid is basically the same game but with better graphics and it’s only available via PSN. It’s also a lot of fun and a game I highly recommend you check out.
Got an iPhone or iPad? Then you need The 7th Guest. It’s a port of the FMV game from the nineties but still holds up today. You travel from room to room solving puzzles and unlocking more about the mysterious guests and the even more mysterious and maniacal host. Go find The 7th Guest now on the App Store.
I’m on the last leg of my holiday and it means I have Wifi again so let’s see what’s in the mailbox.
RAGE Pre-Order Bonus
JB Hi-Fi has secured the pre-order bonus for RAGE – it will include all three issues from the RAGE comic book series. Not too shabby. But I’ll still end up importing it – if I’ve learned anything from my holiday is that we’re getting screwed when it comes to buying stuff – and that goes for everything.
Gotham City Imposters Trailer
Warner Bross showed off a new trailer for Gotham City Imposters which looks a lot better then the first trailer. It looks crude, over the top and a lot of fun. I’m actually a little more excited about it now.
Jordan Returns with friends
I wondered how 2K were going to top 2K11 and they’re on the right track – NBA 2K12 will feature three seperate covers including one for Jordan, one for Magic Johnson and one for Larry Bird. This has only been confirmed for the US at this stage so we’ll see if they make the effort for Australia or not.
Battlefield 3 Trailer
Oh baby I can’t wait for Battlefield 3. The latest trailer shows some of the multiplayer and it looks intense. I never got into Battlefield’s multiplayer because of it’s scale – if they can make the playing fields a little smaller like Call of Duty then I’ll be definitely investing some time in it.
Lord of the Ring: War in the North trailer
Not enough decapitations in this trailer but it still looks like a lot of fun – if you’re a LOTR fan then I think this is the game you’ve been waiting for.
The Darkness II delayed
I’m neither here nor there on The Darkness II but I’m sure it’s disappointing for those of you looking forward to it. At least it shouldn’t get lost in the mix when it comes out February 10 next year.
Arkham City Collectors Edition
It wouldn’t be a Mailbox without some Arkham City news and this week it’s what will be packed in the Collector’s Edition. The email states there will be limited amounts and it will only be available at select retailers but it will feature…
· CustomBatman statue produced by Kotobukiya
· Collectible art book
· Early access to the Iceberg Lounge Challenge Map and Batman: The Dark Knight Returns skin
· Batman: Arkham City album from Water Tower Music including original songs by hit artists, available via digital redemption
· Bonus DC Universe animated original movie, Batman: Gotham Knight
· Four collectible cards
We’ve also got the latest trailer featuring The Penguin.
Modern Warfare 3 headsets
Australia will be getting the special edition Modern Warfare 3 headsets. Here’s what will be on offer and how much they will cost.
· Ear Force DELTA (EFD) – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3-Optimized Programmable Wireless Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound Headset with Bluetooth Chat. The top-of-the-line EFD headset comes packaged in a specially-themed carrying case and is pre-loaded with unique custom Modern Warfare 3 presets and voice prompts. Ear Force Delta is the ultimate Xbox 360 and PS3 weapon for the most avid Modern Warfare 3 players. RRP: $329.95.
· Ear Force BRAVO (EFB) – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Optimized Programmable Wireless Universal Gaming Headset. Featuring the same custom Modern Warfare 3 presets as the EFD, the EFB provides players with the same optimized experience in a universal headset that’s the perfect Call of Duty® companion on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. RRP $199.95.
· Ear Force CHARLIE (EFC) – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Optimized Multi-Speaker Surround Sound PC Gaming Headset. With eight amplified, acoustically-angled speakers delivering discrete surround sound, this tournament-grade, Modern Warfare 3 optimized wired headset is the perfect choice for competitive PC gamers. RRP$139.95.
· Ear Force FOXTROT (EFF) – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Optimized Universal Gaming Headset. For Modern Warfare 3 players seeking effortless cross-platform performance, the EFF provides gamers with high-fidelity amplified audio along with several key features to set it apart. RRP$139.95.
A bit pricey for me but if you’re a diehard multiplayer fan then this could be worth it. I only spent $40 on some headphones and they do a good enough job for me.
The Secret World
I don’t know what The Secret World is but I want to go to there.
A Game of Thrones – Genesis
I hear a lot of good things about A Game of Thrones – now I read there is a strategy game coming out for the PC. Here’s some screenshots of the title we got sent.
RAGE Behind the Scenes
We finish this week the way we started – with RAGE. Here’s the two latest behind the scenes videos.
