Far Cry 3 demoed; coming 2012

Far Cry 3 demoed; coming 2012: "

For the first time since noting that it was in 'preliminary stages' of development in 2008, Ubisoft has finally revealed Far Cry 3.

Today, during its press conference, Ubisoft Montreal took the stage to demo the next game in the franchise. The level begins with the playable character being captured by a group led by a madmen who explains the definition of insanity.

The demo shows off another lush jungle environment, a slew of enemies, and some gruesome melee kills. Far Cry 3 is scheduled to arrive in 2012, platforms were not specified but we presume the game will launch for the PC, Xbox 360, and PS3.

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E3: Insomniac's Overstrike trailer can have my babies

E3: Insomniac's Overstrike trailer can have my babies: "

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I'm not the guy who squirms in his chair while watching trailers. I was a pretty cynical and jaded guy before I became professionally consumed by videogames and time has not been kind to my level of enthusiasm. Every once in a while something so personally fascinating comes along and I lose any and all control over my senses. Overstrike, announced today at Electronic Arts' E3 press conference, has one of those trailers.

As a fan of cooperative gameplay, the concept of working in a four-man team of super spies is highly appealing. Add in Insomniac's design ability and sense of humor and you have my attention.

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Battlefield 3, multiplatform beta dated

Battlefield 3, multiplatform beta dated: "EA claims the battlefield this October.


EA's slapped an October 25 release date on Battlefield 3, which will get a multiplatform beta this September.



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Need for Speed: The Run has franchise's first ever 'out of car' action

Need for Speed: The Run has franchise's first ever 'out of car' action: "Heavy Rain style QT sequences drive action gameplay.


Black Box has just confirmed that Need for Speed: The Run will bring the franchise's first 'on foot' gameplay.

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Kinect-Enabled Mass Effect 3 Release Date Set for March

Kinect-Enabled Mass Effect 3 Release Date Set for March: "

Earlier today, Microsoft confirmed the news that Mass Effect 3 will support voice controls through Kinect. During EA's media briefing, the game's announce date was announced alongside the first gameplay trailer being shown.

A demonstration of the game showed Shepard riding on a platform while shooting at a Reaper with a turret. It was a very cool, intense sequence, albeit one that's far unlike anything that's been seen in past games -- it looked more like something from Gears of War than Mass Effect.

Mass Effect 3 will be available on March 6, 2012.

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Halo Anniversary Priced, Screenshots Compared

Halo Anniversary Priced, Screenshots Compared: "

The newly-announced Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary won't be priced as if it a new game, nor will it be particularly cheap. 343 Industries' David Ellis brings word on Twitter that the game will cost $39.99 upon its release on November 15.

The official Halo website has also posted some new screenshots of the game alongside a few from the original version of Halo: Combat Evolved so you can get an idea of the type of visual improvements that the game will see.

Besides online co-op, the game will have online multiplayer, although it would appear that seven Combat Evolved maps are simply being reworked to run on the Halo Reach engine (which would explain the assassination seen in the trailer), rather than an online component being built for the original game's multiplayer mode. We'll report back when we learn more hard details on what to expect.

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Forza 4 Kinect Features Hands-On

Forza 4 Kinect Features Hands-On: "We were trying really hard to force Forza into Kinect"

Live TV coming to Xbox 360

Live TV coming to Xbox 360: "

Microsoft announced a new initiative to add live streaming television on Xbox 360 at today's press briefing, and teased a video of the service being controlled through Kinect. Though specific partnerships weren't announced, the company promised more details on that in the coming months. The streaming is said to be coming with the fall update.

We heard rumors that the company was partnering with AT&T for the streaming TV, but no such partnership was confirmed today.

The conference is still underway. Shacknews will update this post as more information is made available.

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Halo 4 announced; trilogy planned

Halo 4 announced; trilogy planned: "

Though we got a hint of things to come, Microsoft capped its E3 press briefing today with the announcement of Halo 4. The brief trailer showed off Master Chief picking up where he left off, being awoken by Cortana and finding himself in the wreckage of his ship. The trailer mentioned a holiday 2012 release.

Microsoft's Don Mattrick called it the start of a new trilogy for Microsoft, so there's plenty of Halo on the way. The ship looks like Forerunner technology, which could hint at a new direction for the series.

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Kinect Disneyland Adventures announced

Kinect Disneyland Adventures announced: "

During Microsoft's E3 press briefing, it showed off a focus on Kinect with a host of new game announcements, including the family-friendly Kinect Disneyland Adventures. The brief demo showed off two kids flying through Peter Pan's world and collecting coins. Then a brief teaser video showed off some of the other Disney characters and locations to expect from the game.

The game will be available this holiday season. The conference is still underway, so Shacknews will update this post as more information is made available.

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Crytek reveals Kinect-controlled Ryse

Crytek reveals Kinect-controlled Ryse: "

Crysis developer Crytek used Microsoft's E3 2011 press conference to formally unveil Ryse, the Xbox 360 exclusive previously known as Codename: Kingdoms.

A Kinect-controlled first-melee game set in the world of Ancient Rome, Ryse will see players using Kinect gestures to block attacks with their shield, swing their swing, kick foes, deliver headbutts, and throw blades at foreheads.

We'll doubtless have more information on Ryse very soon, and will update this post as it comes in.

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News:Tomb Raider to launch Autumn 2012

News:
Tomb Raider to launch Autumn 2012: "

Gameplay footage debuts at MS E3 show.

The Tomb Raider reboot launches in Autumn 2012, developer Crystal Dynamics has announced.

A new trailer for the game shown during Microsoft's E3 conference offered a first glimpse of what to expect from the game.

The sequence shown saw Lara trying to escape from a network of underground tunnels while being pursued by a feral local.
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Kinect Fun Labs unveiled, out now

Kinect Fun Labs unveiled, out now: "Motion mini-games set to be available through Kinect Hub.


Microsoft has officially announced Kinect Fun Labs, a series of motion control mini-games debuting on Xbox Live.



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Crysis Creators Making Ryse, the Kinect Game for the Hardcore [Kinect]

Crysis Creators Making Ryse, the Kinect Game for the Hardcore [Kinect]: "

Do you like gladiators? Do you want to fight through the fall of Rome? Ryse may be your game. The Kinect-controlled game from the makers of the Crysis first-person games revealed Ryse today at Microsoft's big Xbox press conference. More »

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HD Remake of Halo: Combat Evolved Coming November [E3 2011]

HD Remake of Halo: Combat Evolved Coming November [E3 2011]: "

Widely expected, Microsoft will publish an HD remake of the original Halo on Nov. 15. Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary will feature 'seven of the greatest multiplayer maps of all time,' in addition to 'the campaign of the decade remade and remastered. More »

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Fable Sequel Brings Magic to Kinect [E3 2011]

Fable Sequel Brings Magic to Kinect [E3 2011]: "

The next episode of Fable will support Kinect when it releases in 2012. A demonstration of Fable: The Journey at Microsoft's E3 news conference showed players in a first-person mode, driving a carriage and attacking foes with magic, using different gestures for each spell. More »

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When You're Demoing Modern Warfare 3, It Helps to Have a Charged Controller [Video]

When You're Demoing Modern Warfare 3, It Helps to Have a Charged Controller [Video]: "

Check out nearly nine minutes of underwater Modern Warfare 3 action from Microsoft's E3 2011 press conference, complete with a brief pause to reconnect. More »

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Mass Effect 3 Collector's Edition detailed, out March 2012 - Amazon

Mass Effect 3 Collector's Edition detailed, out March 2012 - Amazon: "$79.99 pack to feature metal case, art book, comic and more.


Mass Effect 3 will launch on March 6, 2012, in regular and Collector's Edition formats, if a new Amazon listing's anything to go by.



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Resistance 3 gameplay trailer hits

Resistance 3 gameplay trailer hits: "Guns, monsters and mechs.


Sony has shown off a new trailer for the third entry in Insomniac's Resistance series.

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Postal 3 trailer shocks and, maybe, awes

Postal 3 trailer shocks and, maybe, awes: "Features Bin Laden (deceased), Sarah Palin, horny monkeys and angry badgers.


It's E3 time, so that means CVG link to a video in which a monkey does extraordinarily rude things to a man's face!

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Check Out a Little Slice ofNinja Gaiden 3 [Ninja Gaiden 3]

Check Out a Little Slice ofNinja Gaiden 3 [Ninja Gaiden 3]: "

As fast and as bloody as ever, here's the trailer of Ninja Gaiden 3.Click to view More »

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Microsoft's E3 2011 Website Outs Halo 4 and More [E3 2011]

Microsoft's E3 2011 Website Outs Halo 4 and More [E3 2011]: "

Microsoft's E3 2011 briefing isn't until 9:30 AM Pacific. Someone forgot to tell the Xbox.com guys that, because for a brief moment around 9:30AM Eastern, fans caught a glimpse of Halo 4. More »

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Report – FIFA 12 down for September 30 UK launch

Report – FIFA 12 down for September 30 UK launch: "

EA Sports is set to release FIFA 12 in the UK on September 30, according to an X360A report. A retail source of the site leaked a picture of a leaflet for the game, which showed the football series’ traditional autumn date. Expect more details on the game to arrive from EA during the publisher’s E3 presser tonight at 8.30pm BST.

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First UFC Undisputed 3 trailer features gameplay

First UFC Undisputed 3 trailer features gameplay: "Let's get it on! Again.


THQ's released the first UFC Undisputed 3 trailer, as E3 officially kicks off today, and it features a fair few flashes of gameplay.

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The Final Fantasy XIII-2 Trailer Is FFXIII Once More With Feeling [Video]

The Final Fantasy XIII-2 Trailer Is FFXIII Once More With Feeling [Video]: "

Square Enix is doing a sequel to role-playing game Final Fantasy XIII called Final Fantasy XIII-2. This is it! Check out the game's E3 trailer. More »

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Deus Ex's Best "Trailer" Yet [Video]

Deus Ex's Best "Trailer" Yet [Video]: "

Some background: a preview build of the new Deus Ex game leaked onto torrent sites last week. So people out there, in the wild, are playing the early part of the game. And they're doing a better job marketing it than Square Enix could ever hope. More »

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