Highjumps Video Game Thread ( News, Rumors, Release Chatter ETC )

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Microsoft offering free 360 with purchase of new PC to students in North America | VG247

Microsoft is once again offering a deal for North American college students: buy a new PC from select retailers for $699 or more, and receive a 4GB Xbox 360 free. So much for productivity and that physics midterm. Participating retailers in the US include: Best Buy, Dell, Fry’s, HPDirect, Microsoft Stores, and NewEgg. Canadian students should check out: Best Buy, Dell, Future Shop, Staples and The Source. For those who decide to wait on the release of Windows 8, rumor has it the new OS will launch around June 2 and Windows 7 users can upgrade to it for $15.

 

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Starfox-Metroid Team-Up Rumored for Wii U

:thinking:

 

[85Bears4life]

The alleged new Wii U controller. Sliders out, sticks are in!

 

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That is one huge controller

 

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Square Enix registers Just Cause 4 domains | VG247

Just Cause 1 and 2 developer Avalanche has promised a new game at E3 2012 – but said it’s not Just Cause 3. The long-rumoured sequel may surface as one of the developer’s three planned announces this year, although Avalanche has been firm in denying it.

 

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[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaxKrcp9KBc]Medal of Honor Warfighter: World TV Premiere Trailer - YouTube[/ame]

 

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GameStop Becomes...a Mobile Phone Provider

And the last line says it all.

I'm trying, real hard, but I cannot think of a single reason why anyone would want to do this.

 

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Bungie's Next Huge Game is an Xbox-First "Sci-Fantasy, Action Shooter," Court Records Show

Well because of the Activision vs. West and Zampella court case, contract details between Activision and Bungie have been made public. Bungie is to make four Sci-fantasy action shooters, with the first being a timed Xbox exclusive, codenamed Destiny.

The contract also says that they're working on a reboot/remake of the Mac FPS "Marathon".

 

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Geoff Keighley ‏@geoffkeighley

Today we filmed a huge top secret game reveal for our E3 coverage. Can't wait to share it with you - no one will see this one coming.

 

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Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 to launch on Wii U, PS3, Vita and Xbox 360 • News • Eurogamer.net

First one was revealed at E3 a few years ago and it did pretty well.

 

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From the LinkedIn profile of Brian Dunn, associate brand manager for SCEA

 

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UNCHARTED Goes Digital: First Two PS3 Adventures Hit PSN June 26th – PlayStation Blog

Uncharted 1 and 2 now on PSN for download.

 

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MLB 2K Series Left Out of Take Two Lineup Listing – Could Signal Cancellation | pastapadre.com

Sucks if you only have a xbox....

 

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Is Sony Partnering with OnLive? - IGN

A new rumor suggests that Sony is ready for a major upgrade to its cloud integration. According to a report by VG247, Sony is preparing a “partnership deal between PlayStation and a leading cloud gaming service.”

While no service is mentioned specifically, OnLive and Gaikai are the two most likely candidates. OnLive has previously made a foray into console gaming with its own microconsole, and more recently has brought console games to Android and iOS tablets. Most notably, OnLive and Sony previously partnered for OnLive support on Xperia Play.

Gaikai, meanwhile, has its own cloud gaming service and has made high-profile partnerships in the past, including one with EA. Previous rumors also suggested that Gaikai was looking to bring World of Warcraft to tablets. Famously, Gaikai chief product officer Nanea Reeves also predicted that Microsoft or Sony could quit the console race soon. Is that because she knew a Sony cloud gaming service was on the way?

For now, very few details are available, including whether this service would be for PS3, Vita or both. We’ve reached out to Sony for comment, but the company typically doesn't respond to rumors or speculation. E3 is less than two weeks away, though, so if there’s any truth behind this rumor we’ll find out then.

 

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Sounds Like We're Getting a LEGO: Lord of the Rings Game [UPDATE]

The LEGO Harry Potter games were successful.

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Report: Internet Explorer Coming to Xbox 360 - IGN

Yuck. IE blows

Medal of Honor Warfighter: World TV Premiere Trailer - YouTube

What era does this game focus on?

 

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What era does this game focus on?

Modern setting, just like the last Medal of Honor. Might even be a sequel to it. Not sure, I didn't play that Medal of Honor reboot. Just didn't look very good and I don't think it did very well.

 

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LucasArts to Reveal Secret Title at E3 | EGMNOW

The next Battlefront maybe? They also said they're using the Unreal 3 engine for several games, including an FPS aerial combat game.

 

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LucasArts to Reveal Secret Title at E3 | EGMNOW

The next Battlefront maybe? They also said they're using the Unreal 3 engine for several games, including an FPS aerial combat game.

oh please battlefront...PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

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Gamasutra - News - 38 Studios, Big Huge Games lay off their entire staff

Effective today, 38 Studios laid off it's entire staff.

 

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Gamasutra - News - 38 Studios, Big Huge Games lay off their entire staff

Effective today, 38 Studios laid off it's entire staff.

That company didnt last long..