Long for the days that metal was the rockin’ sauce with awesome tunes jammed out to backdrops of ancient locales? Well get ready to rock out to the PC release of Brutal Legend! It may have taken four years, but good things come to those who wait. Or do they?

Brutal Legend starts out when a legendary roadie named Eddie Riggs, played by Jack Black of Tenacious D, is caught up in an accident that ends up with him being transported to an unnamed world inspired by metal music and lore that looks straight out of Heavy Metal. There he discovers that he has the power to kill with his guitar and has a natural ability with an axe that he finds lying around. Soon he meets a woman named Ophelia and learns that she is part of a rebellion to defeat a demon named Doviculus to free humanity from his grasp. Seeing that the resistance is tiny and needs members and supplies, Eddie lends his talents as a roadie and newly awakened warrior skills to be the group’s makeshift tactician.

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For all of you who have been having trouble playing SimCity because of the online issues, Maxis has released a statement and offered a free game EA game download starting March 18th for the people who have already activated their SimCity game, so keep an eye on your inbox. Here’s the official statement:

Here’s a quick update on the problems we were experiencing with SimCity – and a little something extra for people who bought the game. The server issues which began at launch have improved significantly as we added more capacity. But some people are still experiencing response and stability problems that we’re working fast to address.

So what went wrong? The short answer is: a lot more people logged on than we expected. More people played and played in ways we never saw in the beta.

OK, we agree, that was dumb, but we are committed to fixing it. In the last 48 hours we increased server capacity by 120 percent. It’s working – the number of people who have gotten in and built cities has improved dramatically. The number of disrupted experiences has dropped by roughly 80 percent.

So we’re close to fixed, but not quite there. I’m hoping to post another update this weekend to let everyone know that the launch issues are behind us.

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It’s been two years seen we’ve last checked in with Issac Clarke who happens to have a knack at landing himself square in the middle of every Necromorph disaster in the galaxy. This time around you’re sucked in when your former lover and confidant from Dead Space 2 Ellie has gone missing searching for yet another marker and you’re recruited by the last of the Earth Forces, Captain Morgan and crew to help save her. Dead Space 3 is the last installment of the Dead Space trilogy, does this saga end with a bang or a whimper?

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Customization reaches an all new high in the upcoming futuristic online open world shooter, Defiance. Careful planning and preparation will make the world of difference when it comes to utilizing your futuristic weaponry to its fullest potential. There are thousands of options when it comes to attachments and modifications to create your ultimate weapon. From bug-spawning ammunition, to lightning firepower and so much more, the sky is the limit.

Defiance, which delivers massive co-op boss battles and fierce multiplayer action in an evolving sci-fi universe, is scheduled to launch globally on April 2, 2013. It will be available on the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC.

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Today, Ubisoft is releasing a new teaser trailer for Call of Juarez Gunslinger. From the dust of a gold mine to the dirt of a saloon, Call of Juarez® Gunslinger is a real homage to the Wild West tales and era. Players will live the epic journey of Silas Greaves, a ruthless bounty hunter who spent his life on the trail of the West’s most notorious outlaws. Now it is Silas’ time to tell his story, which is linked to the history of the Wild West era: a mix of myths and historical facts.

Made of memorable encounters with some of the West’s most notorious names such as Pat Garret, Jesse James and Butch Cassidy, the game blurs the lines between man and myth. Call of Juarez Gunslinger lets players live the greatest legends of the Old West.

For more information on Call of Juarez: The Gunslinger, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/callofjuarez

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When the stakes are high, risk it all by going double or nothing! Electronic Arts Inc. today announced that a downloadable demo for Army of TWO The Devil’s Cartel, the next installment of the franchise celebrated for its dynamic two player co-operative gameplay and over-the-top blockbuster action, will be available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace and PlayStation Network starting on March 12.

In the demo, players will step into the boots of private military contractors Alpha and Bravo as they embark on a mission to rescue a kidnapped politician while diffusing an additional hostage situation. From the bottom floor of a dangerous drug lab, to the rooftops of a sky rise, Alpha and Bravo must infiltrate the Cartel’s stronghold and overcome hordes of cartel members, all the while working together to survive. With the lives of others on the line, the dynamic duo will need to split up as one player runs into battle face-to-face with their opposition, while the other takes to the sky in a helicopter to man a mini gun and provide cover. Complete with epic explosions, massive destruction and the brand new Overkill feature, gamers will be able to experience the adrenaline and palm sweating action before the game launches on March 26.

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Today, Ubisoft announced the release of a new patch for Far Cry 3, introducing a number of new features requested by players on both single player and multiplayer modes. The patch is now live for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation computer entertainment system and Windows PC.

Based on community feedback gathered by the Far Cry 3 team, the features added or tweaked by this patch are an on-going effort to respond to players and give them more reasons to re-visit Rook Islands, to improve their skills with tougher challenges, and to re-discover the Far Cry 3 world. These new elements include:

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The final Skylanders Giants is here, Ninjini. Ninjini was the most renowned magical ninja from ancient times, long before the Arkeyans ever rose to power. But a dark sorceress, who was jealous of Ninjini’s skill as a warrior, trapped her within an enchanted bottle to be imprisoned for all of eternity. Time stretched on, yet Ninjini remained steadfast and determined to escape – even mastering the dual sword technique within the solitude of her bottle. Over the years, her strength continued to grow until alas, through sheer force of will, she broke free! From that moment on, Ninjini made it her mission to help those in need as one of the first Skylanders, always carrying that enchanted bottle as a reminder of her own resilience.

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Square Enix and Eidos Montréal, the award winning studio behind the critically acclaimed Deus Ex: Human Revolution, today unveiled THIEF for high-end PC’s and next generation consoles. THIEF is the reinvention of a franchise that helped define an entire genre of games.

Time has moved on. Power has shifted. New greed replaces the old.
But to remain free in the city of chains – that is still the greatest prize.
First I stole to survive… then I survived to steal.
I am one man; I hear your secrets, see your hidden truths.
I am the shadows, the dark and deadly, the velvet night. You will not see me coming.

I am Garrett….What’s yours is mine.

There is a rising tide of fear in The City. Hatred saturates every stone and whilst the rich prosper, the less fortunate face misery and repression. Ravaged with sickness and famine, they wait for something to change.

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Activision Publishing, Inc. today announced that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, a new, digital download-only video game inspired by Nickelodeon’s new hit animated series, will be available this summer. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows is a third-person brawler game set in New York City, taking gamers through articulated, true-to-life environments filled with action-packed adventures as Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael. Featuring an original hyper-realistic 3D-style, gamers can experience four-player online co-op play while stomping out the Foot Clan and unleashing turtle torment on any foe that gets in their way.

With an immersive world, deep character development, and an intuitive, skill-based combat system built around combo-driven action, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows puts ‘Turtle Power’ in players’ hands.

Developed by Red Fly Studio, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows is expected to release this summer exclusively for digital download on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace, PlayStation®Network, and PC via Steam. This title is not yet rated by the ESRB.

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