GAMING TREND

by gamers, for gamers

• MAC
 
• PC

For those of us who are at work or otherwise don’t have Diablo III, or who don’t have the hours available to go through the game in meticulous detail, Youtube user AlexinSixty has posted what appears to be the first video of the Diablo III secret level.  For sake of avoiding spoilers, we’re not going to mention anything about the level here, but be warned, the video itself is highly-revealing.  Also, we’re not going to state how you unlock the level in question, although a Google search can find that out if you really want to know.

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• 3DS

Nearly two decades passed between the March release of Kid Icarus: Uprising and the previous game in the series. Understandably, there was a lot of pent-up energy from old and new fans of the series alike, and Nintendo is now looking to take advantage of that. Players are being encouraged to meet up on May 19, dubbed the Kid Icarus: Uprising Multiplayer Battle Day, to enjoy the multiplayer modes of the game with other fans. Nintendo will be offering prizes to the largest groups of gamers that get together to play the game. Read on for details.

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• PC
 
• PS3

You’ve seen the (awful) Game of the Year box art, and you’ve read about the new Harley Quinn’s Revenge DLC. Now you can go behind-the-scenes with the people behind the sound effects that made Batman: Arkham City such an immersive game. A new video showcases some of the techniques behind creating the sounds of every punch and kick, along with the background noise of the city. You can watch the team at work in the video after the break.

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• PC
 
• PS3

Even since the first title, Crysis games have been known for looking breathtakingly beautiful. New Crysis 3 screenshots released today show that Crytek doesn’t intend to take it easy just because it’s the third time around. The screens showcase Prophet going on the hunt with his signature composite bow in a variety of stunning settings. A number of concept art images also released today display a selection of different game environments, and the composite bow in more detail. You can look through everything after the break.

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• 360

Halo 4, which comes out November 6, will feature an all new multiplayer experience called Halo Multiplayer Infinity. The hub for all multiplayer activity will be a spaceship, the UNSC Infinity. This will tie in to a secondary campaign, released on a weekly basis, called Spartan Ops.

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• MAC
 
• PC

There is absolutely no denying that Diablo III is the hottest game in town right now, though there are several other awesome releases hitting this week as well (Rockstar’s Max Payne 3, for example), but so many people were left out in the cold because they didn’t pre-order their Diablo III Collector’s Edition soon enough.   Sure, they can pay the $500+ that others are paying on eBay, but that’s pretty crazy.  Instead, why don’t you “Stay a while…and listen!” as Gaming Trend is celebrating the release of Diablo III with a giveaway opportunity!

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• 3DS

Heroes of Ruin, an action-adventure 3DS title with an emphasis on online play and a dynamic experience, has just released the first multiplayer trailer for the game. The trailer shows a full party of players taking on some ferocious monsters. It also showcases the large amount of loot and equipment in the game; each of the party members looks totally different. Have a look for yourself after the break.

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• PC

The next Sins of a Solar Empire game enters into final stages of its beta testing today as the nomadic Vasari rejoin their TEC and Advent counterparts in a struggle to rule the stars.  Adding in the third and final race from the original games is a good sign the real-time 4X strategy game is on track to make its June 12th release date, and we’ve got the full patch notes after the jump!

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• PC

As Grim Dawn sails into the final three days of its Kickstarter funding drive, the team behind the game is revealing more details about their core design and how coming in over $100,000 above their original goal will polish and improve the final product.

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• PC
 
• PS3

Despite all the positive buzz coming off the multiplayer beta for the next Ghost Recon squad-based shooter, Ubisoft isn’t done stoking the excitement machine just yet.  Witness Ghost Recon Alpha, a professionally produced short film about the squad’s last mission just before the events of the game.

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• 3DS

Two downloadable Pokemon games, Pokemon Dream Radar and Pokedex 3D Pro, will be released for the 3DS this Fall. Both titles are related to the upcoming Pokemon Black Version 2 and Pokemon White Version 2. Pokemon Dream Radar will use the 3Ds camera and augmented reality technology to allow players to catch Pokemon, which can then be transferred to their copy of Black Version 2 or White Version 2. Pokedex 3D Pro is a Pokedex including all of the Pokemon from the upcoming games, allowing players to look up Pokemon they haven’t found yet. Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales and Marketing, said this:

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• STEAM
 
• XBLA

If you’re a PC or PS3 gamer, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II will be available for your enjoyment starting today. The game can be purchased for $14.99 from Steam and PSN. Other platforms will get access a little later. It goes live tomorrow on XBLA, and hits the iTunes App Store on Thursday for iPhone and iPad. Releases for Android and Windows phones are planned for June and July respectively. Episode II is a follow-up to the first episode, which was released in 2010. Gamers who own both episodes for the same platform will be able to unlock the extra Episode Metal content. Over a dozen screenshots and a launch trailer celebrate the launch of Episode II.

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• PC

Australian gamers woke up to a nasty surprise yesterday when GAME, one of the country’s biggest video game retail chains, filed for “voluntary administration.”  That might not sound terribly threatening to those of us in the United States, but down under, it’s a polite way of telling a nation of anxious gamers that all their existing preorders were gone.

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• PSP

Eastasiasoft just released a ton of new screenshots from their upcoming downloadable title, Rainbow Moon. It’s a stratgey RPG that follows the story of Baldren, who has been warped away from his home planet to the strange world of Rainbow Moon. He’s opened a dimensional gate in the process, unleashing hordes of monsters into the once peaceful planet. Players will have to work their way through the story to seal the gate and return home. Over 40 new screenshots from the final build of the game showcase some of the things they’ll run into.

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Man, the wait for Diablo 3 is kind of a pain, isn’t it? Not so much the waiting part, but the fact that it isn’t even really necessary. As the guys at Penny Arcade know, for those of us who have purchased the game online, this title is not only finished – it’s literally downloaded onto our hard drives at the very moment. There it is, ready and playable, or at least it would be if we could decrypt it. And we can’t decrypt it until Blizzard gives the say so, and they won’t decrypt it because it would upset retailers, who – for the time being – remain important. So while we sit and grumble about the little inconveniences that come with gaming, here’s something most of us can say to make ourselves feel better: At least we’re not Australian gamers.

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• PC

TERA Online’s a MMORPG that’s been getting a fair amount of discussion lately, for a number of reasons – first and foremost the downright beautiful girls gracing just about every screenshot, an example of which you see right at the top of this review. But there’s been buzz about this game going beyond the eye-candy. Talk of how it’s an action-oriented MMO, injecting some well-crafted gameplay into a genre that’s more often known for mere rote button clicking. Well, I dived into The Exiled Realm of Arborea to see what all that talk cashes out to, and whether spending YOUR hard earned cash on this game is a good idea.

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• ANDROID
 
• DS
 
• iOS
 
• PSP
 
• VITA

Handheld gaming has come a long way since the old Game & Watch days. From Gameboy to the DS, Lynx to PSP, the ability to enjoy our favorite pastime in the palm of our hand has gone through many evolutions. Lately, however, those changes have gone in a different direction, one that appears to be moving away from handheld pioneers Nintendo and challenger Sony: smart phones.

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• PC

Sins of a Dark Age, a new title from the makers of Sins of a Solar Empire, has released over 20 new screenshots from the game. Although it is not a direct sequel to its predecessor, Sins of a Dark Age follows a similar genre-bending path. The developers refer to the game as a blend between traditional RTS and action RTS, and promise several completely unique features. The screenshots after the break show off some of the newest gameplay elements.

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• iOS

Summoner Wars has developed a huge following, especially after Heroscape stopped producing new units. The masters at Playdek have been working on a version for the iOS for a while, and they recently released a new preview trailer for Summoner Wars. I got an early look at GenCon last year, so I’m looking forward to seeing the final version in action.

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• iOS

If you have played Ascension, either the board game or on iOS, then you know how addictive it can be.  Playing it on your iPad or iPhone makes the experience go very quickly since the computer takes its turns very quickly.  Now Playdek has not only released a free upgrade for Chronicle of the Godslayer, but they have Storm of Souls as an in-app expansion.

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