Dead Island release trailer

It's finally September, and we're one week and a day away to the release of Dead Island. I don't know about you guys, but I'm always excited for a zombie game, especially one that has 4-player co-op and RPG elements. Deep Silver launched their release trailer hoping to make Dead Island look epic enough for other people to get interested.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGnALtczXxA&feature=channel_video_title Maybe a little blunder on their part?or maybe just lazy to make another version of it, but the NA version of this trailer(the one above) says "Out Now" at the end. The Europe version of the trailer is exactly the same except but it says "Pre-order now" at the end. No biggie, it will eventually be true, just wanted to pointed that out. NA is getting the game first on Sept. 6, while Everybody else will have the game by the 9th.

For the people in the Philippines, aim for the Sept 9 release. There's still a chance we might get it around the NA release but it's a slim chance. As usual, we will know on the said date. I really hope this game is as good as it looks. Still have that feeling that we might get a shock for the worse when we actually get the game, but since the concept is so good, it's worth the risk for me.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKcEFYWoNfE&feature=relmfu]

Super Portal Bros?

Apparently the chubby, mushroom addicted, plumber will be getting Valve's famous Portal Gun. This isn't just a mod of Super Mario Bros. but is an actual game that is developed. I remember seeing a flash movie of Mario with a Portal Gun by Dorkly and I'm surprised (and glad) that someone is turning that concept into a real game.

Here is some of the info from the developer's blog at stabyourself.net

Mari0 factsheet

Since Mari0 is suddenly popular, I guess posting some information will be useful.

• Yes, this is an actual game being developed - it is not a mod of any existing one. It’s coded with Löve (info at the bottom of the left menu) and will be released for free (so we don’t get stabbed by lawyers)
• All the source code of the game will be available after release
• The game will have mappacks, which will be downloadable from ingame. Users most likely won’t be able to publish maps directly, but will be able to send them in and we’ll add them for everyone to use.
• The primary maps will have a story and some portaly puzzles. What kind, well, we’ll figure that out as we go
• Level editor will be embedded in the game so you can edit the level while you play
• Original SMB levels and Lost levels will be included
• Simultaneous Multiplayer

Speaking of which, here’s a pic

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtcGiZelPfk&w=560&h=345]

Namco Banda x Tecmo Koei?

Gaming giants Namco Bandai and Tecmo Koei, two companies with two names each  lol, have put up a site showing a countdown to a mystery game.

I honestly have no idea what this game might. The only thing I can think of is a Dynasty Warrior-esque game featuring Dragon Ball characters or maybe a Naruto x Dead or Alive fighting game? How bout you guys? Any guesses?

http://www.bandaigames.channel.or.jp/list/newtitle/

XCOM E3 2011 demo

Just like Bioshock: Infinite and Metro: First Light, 2k Games Only showed a new trailer for their take on XCOM with their gameplay demo only shown for the people at E3. Now they finally released the demo with commentary. I've said this before and I'll say it again, "why is XCOM an FPS!?".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAmvP4w2ts0

I mean, I love XCOM. It was an amazing game back then. Why can't they just improve the old concept instead? XCOM was originally a strategy game with turn-based actions, and it's pretty deep for a game made in 1994. Commanding your two agents and the weapon research is the only thing in this game that is true to the old XCOM games. Newcomers to XCOM might have a kick out of this, but gamers that knew the old XCOM games won't like the direction that 2k Games took for their take on XCOM.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dupngnAS6yk

Here's an idea of the original game. I remember me being pretty cautious since an alien can be in any corner to ambush your men. It's all about strategy.

No Commander Shepard after Mass Effect 3

Official look of female Shepard in Mass Effect 3

Not only does Mass Effect 3 bring an epic conclusion of bioware's trilogy, it will also be the last time we will see Commander Shepard fighting to save the human race. Of course, we have no idea what happens to Shepard yet. Producer Michael Gamble says "After this, Commander Shepard's story is complete".

With that said, if there will be more games set in the Mass Effect universe , Shepard won't be part of it. This universe they created brings a lot of possibilities of a new focus. With the races, worlds, and other likable characters in Mass Effect, anything is possible after Mass Effect 3. It can be another RPG or a completely different game. This is definitely not the last time we see Mass Effect

I just recently survived the suicide mission in Mass Effect 2, so my save file in my PS3 is all set when Mass Effect 3 hits next year on March 6.

[Source: PCgamer]