SOCOM 4 solo campaign trailer

With SOCOM 4's open beta up and running and the game releasing in a week, Zipper Interactive is gavethe solo campaign some attention by releasing a trailer.

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The trailer gives you an idea on what to expect from SOCOM 4's solo campaign. Ops Commander, Cullen Gray and his SEAL team gets thrown into the fray in a mission to capture a militant revolutionary aimed at destroying the world's most vital waterway and disrupting the global economy.  They only have six days to complete their mission. Oh, and there's a badass female korean soldier that joins the SEAL team.

Excited about it? or are you just waiting to get your hands on the full version of SOCOM 4's multiplayer?

Mass Effect 3 info from next issue of Game Informer

Game Informer Magazine's next issue contains a lot of new information regarding Mass Effect 3. Some info may be spoilers so you have been warned but i'm sure people interested have played Mass Effect 1 and 2.

Mass Effect 3 starts with Shepard on Earth. He is on a trial in regard to the events of the Arrival DLC. During the trial, the Reapers attack earth and the prologue involves Shepard escaping to the Normandy to find allies who is currently battling Reaper soldiers.

Squad mates that are confirmed to return are Liara, Ashley/Kaiden, Garrus and James Sanders. Of course, this all depends on your save. So if you want say... Garrus to be on your Mass Effect 3 game don't let him die during Mass Effect 2. James Sanders is still unknown but we do know that this isn't the guy in the teaser trailer. Who is he? have no idea but Jason Statham should voice him.

There are other old squad mates from previous games returning but are not playable. Wrex, Mordin, Legion will return but won't be  playable characters. Anderson will also appear in Mass Effect 3.

Mass Effect 3 will have a "previously on Mass Effect"  similar to Mass Effect 2's interactive comic for the PS3. It sets up your story if your playing the game from scratch. Which is a good idea but i highly suggest you get your saves ready because the fact that your choices matter since ME1 will make a difference.

The Illusive Man is back but with a more prominent role this time around. Cerebrus is still around but is now hell-bent to kill their 2 Billion investment(which is Shepard). why do they want Shepard dead is still unknown but i have a feeling it has something to do with the choice you'll have to make in the end of Mass Effect 2.

More RPG elements will be added in Mass Effect 3. It won't be as much as Mass Effect 1 but will definitely be more than Mass Effect 2. More freedom will be given in character progression with bigger skill trees and abilities that can evolve more than once.

Weapons will be Mass Effect 2 style with a set list. Since their adding more RPG elements to the 3rd, they will be returning the weapon mods concept from ME1.  You will have the option to change certain parts such as barrels, scopes, and so on to improve the weapon's performance and appearance.

All classes can now use all weapon types, but only the Soldier Class can carry all weapon types at the same time. Other classes will have a limited number of slots. It's ok though. For example, you pick the infiltrator class(sniper class), you can at least replace your pistol and use assault rifles together with a sniper rifle.

Mass Effect 3 will have numerous endings. They will have some good endings, some bad but who you have in your squad and which allies you recruit can have a drastic effect on which are available.

There's more we want to know about this game! but at least were finally getting something. Everything mentioned is again on the latest issue of Game Informer and if you have access to that issue enjoy. Hopefully everything mention will stick until the game ships because everything sounds awesome. Can't wait for more info about the last chapter of the Mass Effect series.

Mass Effect 3 has no release date yet but is set to be release at the end of this year on PC, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3.

[Source: neoGAF]

L.A. Noire Update: Selected for Tribeca Film Festival

A small update but an update none the less.

Rockstar just tweeted this;

L.A. Noire Fact: 90% of downtown LA's buildings and signage were recreated for the game, with design and typography faithful to advertising of the period.

And now on to bigger news.

From Elder-Geek;

Another step forward for the industry’s repute among film nerds, Rockstar’s L.A. Noire has become an official selection of the Tribeca Film Festival (a New York-based film meet started by Robert De Niro in 2002). As part of being an official selection of the event, some of the staff of Rockstar will present an interactive screening of one of the game’s many crime cases, followed by a Q&A session, on April 25th in New York.

“We’re thrilled that L.A. Noire is being recognized by the Tribeca Film Festival in this way,” said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. “It’s a real honor, and another step forward for interactive entertainment.”

“What Rockstar and Team Bondi have accomplished with L.A. Noire is nothing less than groundbreaking,” said Geoff Gilmore from the Tribeca Film Festival. “It’s an invention of a new realm of storytelling that is part cinema, part gaming, and a whole new realm of narrative expression, interactivity, and immersion. We are poised on the edge of a new frontier.”

Witcher 2 system requirements

 

The Witcher 2 is a month away and if you're a fan like me you can't wait to get your hands on this long-awaited sequel. Since it's close by i think it's only best to check if your current PC can take it.

The Witcher 2 System Requirements:

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• OS: Windows XP SP2 / Windows Vista SP2 / Windows 7 (32/64-bit) • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 Ghz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ • Memory: 1 GB Windows XP / 2 GB Windows Vista and Windows 7 • Video Card: 512 MB RAM, supporting Pixel Shader 3.0 (Nvidia GeForce 8800 or ATI Radeon HD3850)

Recommended:

• OS: Windows XP SP2 / Windows Vista SP2 / Windows 7 (32/64-bit) • Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad or AMD Phenom X4 • Memory: 3 GB Windows XP / 4 GB Windows Vista and Windows 7 • Video Card: 1 GB RAM, supporting Pixel Shader 3.0 (Nvidia GeForce GTX260 or ATI Radeon

The system requirements isn't that heavy which is a surprise since the game looks amazing. If you can run at least Bulletstorm with no problems you should be fine. I also added some latest screenshots of Witcher 2 for you guys to check out.

The first Witcher released in 2007 and was a decent RPG.  It had a unique gameplay, a lengthy story and surprisingly fun overall. There is different fighting styles that The Witcher switches from depending on what enemy he's facing. He carries two different kinds of swords. A steel sword used for dealing with humans and a Silver Sword which is told to be the most affective against most monsters.

There's a lot of tactics involved in the game using the right tool or style to best your opponent. It was very buggy but was soon fixed  after numerous patches. I'd highly recommend the first game especially if your interested at The Witcher 2.

The Witcher 2: Assassin of Kings will be released on May 17 for the PC.

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UFC Personal Trainer a.k.a Pilates for Bros

Can you handle the intensity of a mixed martial arts workout? Because putting your hands on the floor and lifting them through the air gives your body the same workout as if you'd just lifted a tire that weighs hundreds of pounds.

Featured on Kinect for Xbox 360, UFC Personal Trainer will let you experience the same high impact, intense, full-body, controller-free work outs as today's renowned UFC fighters. Achieve real results with unparalleled MMA fitness programs designed by the National Academy of Sports Medicine and leading MMA training experts Greg Jackson, Mark Dellagrotte, and Javier Mendez. This is the ultimate workout for the ultimate UFC body, check out the reveal trailer.

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No wonder there's no news about UFC Undisputed 2011.