This October 16th, players will be able to explore the flying city of Columbia in Bioshock Infinite. But as with the previous Bioshock games this utopian city is full of deadly guardians. The developers at Irrational Games have started a series of video Developer Diaries that show off some of the more fearsome enemies that players will have to fight in the game.
Mass Effect 3 is here in full force and that means millions of people will be embarking on the final iteration of this magic space opera. The Mass Effect franchise is well known for it’s commitment to story telling; and playing as Commander Shepard can be stressful. The best way to unwind is to have sweet (Often sexual) encounters with your eclectic mix of squadmates. Whether it’s the blue and ageless Asari, or the even the avian Turians, Shepard can embark on a thought-provoking and emotional relationship with various species of the galaxy. One of the more complicated and rewarding liaisons is with the Quarian Tali’Zorah nar Rayya…..and that’s where the trouble started.
In a move that all gamers wish would happen more often but unfortunately doesn’t, THQ announced yesterday that all customers who pre-ordered a copy of their upcoming Darksiders II will receive a free upgrade to the limited edition version. Yes, you read that correctly, a FREE upgrade.
The next installment in the Forza Motorsport series will be called Forza Horizon, and will release in Fall 2012, according to a leaked trailer of the game. The trailer alternates between images of people partying and cars racing in the desert. The trailer shows Forza developer Turn 10, and also another developer, Playground Games.
The next DLC pack for Gears of War 3 is set for release 3 weeks from today, on March 27th. This new map pack, entitled “Forces of Nature,” will feature 3 brand new maps, as well as 2 remodeled classic maps.
I never played Mass Effect. I don’t know why, I’ve been given every opportunity, the game is a long, deep sci-fi epic, and is a virtual rape simulator according to some hilariously misinformed news broadcasters. So why is my twitchy trigger finger nervous to hit the start button? Well it probably has something to do with my irrational fear of inventory management. With Mass Effect 3 coming out, this seems like a perfect opportunity for a study on a storyline I know absolutely nothing about.
A study at the University of Missouri examined the relationships between video games and religion. Doctoral student Greg Perreault looked at five modern games: Mass Effect 2, Final Fantasy XIII, Assassin’s Creed, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. He looked at the treatment of religion in these games and concluded that video games present religion in a “problematized” way.
