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One Million Episodes of Telltale Games’ The Walking Dead Sold In First Two Weeks

2012-05-17T17:26:34Z

The Walking Dead video game has sold over one million episodes across PC, Mac, PlayStation®Network for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

The Walking Dead is Telltale’s fastest-selling game series to date, with the first episode of five, titled ‘A New Day’ topping the sales charts as the #1 best-selling title on Xbox LIVE Arcade for two weeks straight, also securing a spot at the top of the sales charts in its launch week on the Steam digital distribution service as well as on PlayStation®Network. These sales milestones do not yet include figures for the iOS version of The Walking Dead, which Telltale is planning to launch later this summer. The upcoming second episode of the season, ‘Starved for Help’, is expected to launch across PC, Mac, and consoles this June.

“Premiering The Walking Dead game series to record numbers across so many diverse platforms is a tremendous achievement that shows the value of bringing strong storytelling and game play together,” said Dan Connors, CEO of Telltale Games, Inc. “The tailored narrative design puts gamers in control of their own story within the universe of The Walking Dead in a way that appeals equally to hardcore gamers and to more casual gamers who are fans of the franchise. The most exciting aspect of getting off to such a great start is that this is just the beginning of the five episode series. The Walking Dead fans are going to experience some really great moments in the months ahead that are uniquely influenced by the choices they make throughout the season.”

The first episode of The Walking Dead has been met with high praise from gaming critics, receiving multiple ‘Editors’ Choice’ awards from outlets including IGN.com, PC Gamer, and Official Xbox Magazine, as well as a ‘Gold Award’ from PlayStation: The Official Magazine. Other publications such MTV News called it, “…one of the best examples of interactive entertainment to date.” The New York Times has praised the first episode’s strength in storytelling saying, “…moments have more sadness and subtlety in them than other games muster in 40 hours.”

The Walking Dead: Episode One – A New Day is set in the world of Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic book series. Lee Everett, a man convicted of a crime of passion, has been given the chance for redemption in a world devastated by the undead. Players will experience life changing events, meet new characters and familiar ones from the original comic, and also visit locations that foreshadow the story of Deputy Sheriff Rick Grimes. The Walking Dead offers a tailored game experience – player actions, choices and decisions affect how the story plays out across the entire series.

Episode One – A New Day is the first of five monthly episodes of The Walking Dead games series and is available for 400 Microsoft®Points on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360®, available now for $4.99 per episode on PlayStation®Network, and is available as the first part of a five episode season pass for $24.99 on PC and Mac from the Telltale Online Store and other digital outlets.

The Walking Dead: Episode One – A New Day is rated ‘M’ (Mature) for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence and Strong Language by the ESRB.

For more information on the game, visit the official website, Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

CCP now accepting Beta Registration for DUST 514™

2012-05-17T17:12:30Z

Today CCP Games is proud to announce that players can register for beta access to its upcoming free-to-play first person shooter, DUST 514, set to launch later this year exclusively on PlayStation® 3. The registration page is now live and players can register at www.dust514.com/beta.

DUST 514 is one of the most anticipated titles of 2012, and CCP is ready to accept sign ups from fans and gamers eagerly awaiting their chance to try out the revolutionary shooter. If accepted, beta registrants will be notified with an email invitation and instructions on how to access the beta. Thousands of players have already been able to experience DUST 514 during its closed beta, and CCP is beginning to let limited numbers of players join the action. Select players from CCP’s MMO EVE Online will gain entry into the DUST 514 beta this week, as well as all those who attended the EVE Fanfest convention in Iceland this past March. The beta will continue to expand throughout the summer, and CCP will discuss more details at this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3).

DUST 514 brings intense infantry combat, large scale warfare and rich character advancement to the PlayStation 3 in a system-exclusive free-to-play persistent shooter set in, and integrated with, the massive universe of EVE Online. Wage war in the next generation of first person shooters, where your next victory could prove the crushing blow to a galactic empire of thousands of online gamers.

DUST 514 is set to launch in 2012, exclusively on PlayStation3. For more information visit www.dust514.com and follow DUST 514on Facebook and Twitter (@dust514).

Quantum Conundrum: “Time” Trailer

2012-05-17T16:47:12Z

We have a new video from SquareEnix featuring one of the mechanics of the Interdimentional Shift Device (IDS) from their upcoming game Quantum Conundrum. Besides making the world and objects in it light as a feather or heavy as a rock, the IDS glove can slow down time and this video shows us how it is done, in a rather quirky way. I have to say I’m a little concerned about the “scientist” in this video handling those chemicals in such a clumsy manner. Check it out.

Serious Sam Double D XXL on XBLA

2012-05-16T18:27:25Z

Serious Sam Double D XXL will explode onto Xbox LIVE Arcade with all new features, missions, weapons and a wild campaign cooperative mode on top of the fantastic action from last year’s the indie PC hit.

“Our fans loved Serious Sam Double D when it launched on PC but some rightly felt that the shooting grew repetitive and the Gunstacker could use more depth,” said Nathan Fouts, founder and lead designer at developer Mommy’s Best Games. “We’ve taken all this to heart and are incorporating more gameplay variety and, of course, adding the biggest fan request—two-player co-op!”

On top of the original 18 campaign levels and 12 challenge maps Serious Sam Double D XXL is bursting forth with all-new features for Xbox LIVE Arcade like new campaign missions, new challenges, new enemies, Gunstacker upgrades, and a hot new two-player local cooperative mode.

“Xbox LIVE Arcade gamers are going to get so much insane Serious Sam action this summer it’s going to make their televisions bleed,” claimed Fork Parker, CFO of Devolver Digital, co-publisher of Serious Sam 3: BFE and Serious Sam Double D XXL. “Call the paramedics, homey. Your flat screen TV just took another headshot from Serious Sam.”

KINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop Distance]: The Mark of Mastery Edition

2012-05-16T16:06:24Z

KINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop Distance] scheduled for release on July 31for the Nintendo 3DS™ system, the box set will be available for $54.99. The series’ first collector’s edition for the North American market is housed in a KINGDOM HEARTS-branded magnetic box. It will include a copy of KINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop Distance], a branded clear hard case skin cover and 12 art cards. It also contains five augmented reality (AR) cards that allow players to unlock rare Dream Eaters such as Meowjesty, Frootz Cat and Kab Kannon, and a 360° viewing stand that allows players to take a closer look at their Dream Eaters from all angles.

The Mark of Mastery Edition is an excellent opportunity for fans to commemorate the groundbreaking franchise’s 10^th anniversary.

Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter DLC available now!

2012-05-15T20:22:55Z

Just a quick note to let you know that the DLC pack for Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter that Devolver Digital announced last week is now live for $4.99: http://store.steampowered.com/app/41019/

It is also available on GetGames (http://getgamesgo.com/product/sshd-se-legend-of-the-beast-dlc.)

Legend of the Beast includes:

3 New Campaign Missions
3 New Versus Maps
1 New Survival Map

“TEARS”, the original song by Max Payne 3 available now

2012-05-15T20:23:43Z

“TEARS”, the original song by Max Payne 3 Soundtrack composers HEALTH first heard in the game’s official TV spot, and featured at a pivotal moment in-game, is now available as a single on iTunes.

HEALTH’s unique blend of rock, powerful drums and electronic soundscapes lends itself perfectly to the score for the game. Taking influences from Brazil, Max’s native New York and the themes of the original games, HEALTH have put together a fantastic soundtrack that perfectly embodies the tone and the atmosphere of Max Payne 3. Distinctive arrangements unique to each level accompany Max on his journey through the game’s locations, perfectly framing the game’s epic action sequences and the dark and gritty story.

For all fans asking for the full version of the song since it was first heard a few weeks back, you can listen to it below or head to iTunes now for the single download.

Peter Kato: Goldies

2012-05-15T20:23:35Z

They are called the Goldies: made with an intense mixer of golden yellow clear resin & a drop of clear amber-ish gold this color-wave picks up light very nicely. I really love the intensity of the golden yellow , they feel like they were carved from fossilized amber( is that a term?). I have made a usual eight piece each of Kawako, FrightBite & Man-Nie. Each figure will be $10 each & will be on my website this thursday May 17th, 5pm EST.

Get it here at Peter’s shop - peterkatoshop.com

BATTLESHIP is now available

2012-05-15T20:23:58Z

BATTLESHIP is now available for the Xbox 360^® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation^®3 computer entertainment system, Wii™ system from Nintendo and the Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held systems.

“Working with the legendary BATTLESHIP property, and the new epic action-adventure from Universal Pictures, we felt it was important to capture some of the cinematic drama while allowing players to experience the action from a unique perspective,” said David Oxford, Activision Publishing. “We want both movie-goers and gamers of all ages to dive into an all new, fun BATTLESHIP experience.”

Combining military strategy and fast-paced first-person shooter gameplay, players take control of a powerful naval fleet in this re-envisioned version of BATTLESHIP. Trapped in a “dome” of alien-terror on the Hawaiian Islands, where support communications have been put to a halt, players commandeer real-world naval vessels, including Destroyers, Carriers, and even the famous U.S.S. Missouri as action-packed sea battles against alien invaders ensue across land, sea, and air.

“With numerous gaming platforms available today, it is important to showcase BATTLESHIP on many different levels,” said Mark Blecher, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Digital Media and Marketing at Hasbro. “The new BATTLESHIP is the perfect medley that both strategic and action-junkie gamers will fall in love with.”

In BATTLESHIP for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation^®3 systems, first person run-and-gun gameplay meets tactical battle command. Playing as Cole Mathis, a first class Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician, players will deploy air strikes and radar sweeps to monitor and dominate the marine battlefield. With killer-combat instincts, players must lock-and-load an arsenal of weapons like machine guns and missile launchers to send the invaders packing.

In the Wii, Nintendo 3DS, and DS versions, players are in control of a wide variety of naval units, including Cruisers, Submarines, and Patrol Boats in exciting turn-based combat with a team of specialized commanders. With different play modes to choose from, including Story and quick-battle Skirmish, players will unlock new maps, units, and leaders to turn the tide of battle.

BATTLESHIP is available for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation^®3 system for a suggested retail price of $59.99, and is rated “T” (Teen) by the ESRB. The game is also available for the Wii system for $39.99, the DS for $24.99 and the Nintendo 3DS for $29.99. All Nintendo versions are rated “E10+” (Everyone 10 and older) by the ESRB. For more information, please visit www.battleshipthevideogame.com.

ORIGIN PC Announces Two Diablo III Promotions

2012-05-15T05:23:48Z

ORIGIN PC is celebrating the launch of Blizzard Entertainment’s highly anticipated action–role-playing game, Diablo III. For launch day only, every ORIGIN high-performance PC will come bundled with a free Diablo III Standard Edition and on ORIGIN PC’s Facebook page you can enter to win the highly coveted, sold-out-everywhere DIABLO III Collector’s Edition. ORIGIN PC owners around the world will be able to return to Tristram to discover the dark secrets of the fallen star and begin their new quest to save the Sanctuary from the inevitable demonic invasion.

The Diablo III Collector’s Edition comes with:

Diablo III for PC/MAC
Behind the scenes DVD
Collector’s Edition soundtrack
The Art of Diablo art book
Diablo Skull and 4 GB USB Soulstone
Exclusive digital content:

Diablo III Aesthetic Artifacts
World of Warcraft Pet Fetish Shaman
Starcraft II Battle.net portraits

Review: The Walking Dead (XBOX 360)

2012-05-15T04:01:16Z

Comic writer Robert Kirkman has seen his darling comic series, The Walking Dead, flourish from from the printed pages into a hit television show. The series continues it’s drive to take over the entertainment world with The Walking Dead Video Game made by Telltale Games.

With an art style similar to Telltale’s previous hit, Back To The Future, Walking Dead has a storyline that follows more closely to the comic series rather than the television show. Instead of following Rick Grimes, the game introduces us to Lee Everett (although it is important to note you do meet some well known characters from the comics). We meet Lee cuffed in the back of a squad car being driven down a highway by a chatty cop. Although this scene in the car is meant to offer some exposition into the story you can take some control over Lee’s movements. The game is similar to a point-and-click, were you move a cursor around the screen till a prompt comes up giving you a set of options on how to proceed either through physical reaction or in the form of a verbal response. When you are involved in an action sequence, you sometimes have a limited amount of time to make a selection. For example, after talking to the cop in the car Lee yells for him to watch out before he ends up hitting someone on the freeway, which causes the car to spin out and crash into a ditch. When you recover and think your driving companion is dead, he comes back to life and starts to crawl towards you looking to take a nibble out of you. At this point you have to look around to find something to defend yourself from your bitey friend. Although the action is not directly interactive the game does a fantastic job of creating extremely tense moments by giving your mere seconds to find a way to save yourself, much like real life.

The strongest feature of the game follows the same formula that the comics and television show does, which is to put great emphasis on the interactions and relationships you have with the living. All of your responses to the people you meet can have drastic consequences later on, you can either make friends or bitter enemies with the choices you make. For example, once Lee was safe on a farm there was a situation where the farmer’s son and the son of another survivor were being attacked by walkers. I had only a few seconds to choose who I could save and I choose to save the survivor’s young son. Unfortunately the farmer’s son was killed as I couldn’t save them both and the farmer ended up telling me to leave his farm, but the survivor was grateful for my deed and offered to give me ride in his truck. As I continued to become friendly with this guy and his family he becomes a valuable ally later in the game at very crucial moments. There are a lot of these important moral choices you have to make that really gives depth to the main character and it makes you emotionally invested in the story.

If there was one issue I had with the game is that some of the “puzzle” elements of the game can be a little vague and not as intuitive when trying to figure out what to do next. For example, I was trapped in a drug store with other survivors and one of them needed some heart medication that was locked away. It could be just me but it took me a long time to figure out where the keys were and how to get them. I spoke to every person I could, picked up every object available and for a long time the correct sequence of how to go about getting the keys evaded me. I had the option to have “hints” displayed as I moved the cursor around the screen, I can only imagine how much longer it would have taken me to figure it out if I had the hints turned off! Another thing that I found interesting was that I felt that although I could make choices in the game it seemed like those choices might not make too big of a difference, as if the game is still fairly linear. I have yet to play through the game again and try to make different decisions but I’m assuming that there wouldn’t be too big of a difference in what characters are alive and dead at the end of the episode. As for a final comment I have a request, as a big fan of the comics I wish there was a “Black & White” mode for the game which would be a nod to how the original comics were presented.

Despite some issues that I had with the gameplay, which could or could not be attributed to my level of derp-iness, I really enjoyed The Walking Dead and would recommend others to play the game. I am really looking forward to playing the next episodes as they come out since the game ends on a big cliffhanger. If you are looking for a really emotionally engaging game and a different kind of survival horror game then give The Walking Dead a spin.

Mercenary Ops Now Accepting Closed Beta Applicants

2012-05-14T21:37:50Z

Applicants are now being considered for the closed beta phase of the upcoming action-packed, third-person PC shooter, Mercenary Ops. For all those interested in participating, just “Like” Mercenary Ops on Facebook for your chance to obtain a closed beta key.

The first group of beta testers will be allowed in on June 20, 2012. During this beta test phase, players will be able to do battle in 6 different intense game modes and across a number of dynamic maps. Those that participate will get to experience the fast-paced action of the competitive online multiplayer matches along with the cooperative missions of up to 8 players against deadly hordes of AI controlled enemies and mini-bosses.

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Mercenary Ops will be free to download and play at launch this summer. The game features an optional microtransaction system that allows players to unlock and customize their weapons and equipment through special upgrades; all of which can also be obtained through the game’s loot system.

“Balancing is always a major concern when it comes to online shooters, especially when they are free-to-play,” said Mercenary Ops Producer, Jason Sharp. “Because of this, we have committed heavily to testing the game internally and have even invited some of the world’s best professional gamers for their invaluable feedback. With the launch of our closed beta we will have the chance to garner even more feedback, this time from general shooter fans.”

Set in the near future when powerful corporations have led to the imminent downfall of humanity, Mercenary Ops pits deadly guns-for-hire against each other, as well as other hostile forces, in a struggle for wealth and survival. The game combines the tactical gameplay elements found in other third-person shooters with the fast-paced action of online multiplayer titles. Mercenary Ops puts an equal emphasis on competitive play and team-based cooperative missions, providing players with a truly action-packed and explosive experience.

Mercenary Ops was created using Unreal Engine 3. The engine was selected for its cutting-edge graphics, multi-core processor support, optimization for the PC and massive world support.

For more details visit http://facebook.com/mercenaryopsgame or http://mercenaryopsgame.com

Awesomenauts Community Address

2012-05-12T04:44:18Z

First off, Awesomenauts is out! You might’ve already noticed that, but we’re just so happy that it actually happened despite the last-minute scares. After dtp Entertainment (our publisher) filed for insolvency in the week leading up to release, we were incredibly scared that the game wouldn’t come out. Fortunately, dtp is on its way to overcome the obstacles and will continue to do business, and they really wanted to launch the game as well. We quickly came to an agreement that made sure the game could come out and ensured we would still be able to support the game for a long time.

On that note, we’re now working very hard to ready the first patch. Our forums have exploded with new users all discussing the balance, and you can rest assured that we’re listening to your feedback. So far the consensus appears that the game is already fairly well balanced, which is great. But of course a game like this is never perfect so we’re looking into balance chances right now. We’d like to thank the community for all the help and feedback we’ve received so far! Everybody’s been really nice and supportive towards us and towards newer players. We’re expecting to post our first patch notes sometime next week.

Overall we’re very glad to report the launch went pretty smoothly. Combining stats from both Playstation®Network and Xbox Live Arcade, over half a million games have been played over the weekend! Unfortunately, we have also heard that a small number of users have users have reported repeated connection errors. It appears these issues are the result of players joining a game with the NAT-settings on their router set to either “Strict” or “Moderate”, in addition to our game being quite strict in its ping requirements. We’re looking into what we can do to resolve both these issues, but resetting your console as well as your router seems to resolve most issues until we can get a patch out.

Finally, as you might have heard, we are also working hard on preparing the first batch of extra heroes for release. As a gift for all the support we are getting we have decided to show everyone a glimpse of our first female Awesomenaut!

Mezco’ New Line: Domo Bobbleheads & Action Figures to hit later this year

2012-05-11T15:25:12Z

Branded entertainment company Big Tent Entertainment and Mezco Toyz, a leader in collectable action figures, doll manufacturing and marketing, announced a licensing agreement for a new line of collectibles featuring iconic character Domo. The new Domo line, which is expected to hit stores later this year, will include bobbleheads, clip-on figures, action figures, and wind-up walking toys.

Mezco Toyz unveiled the assortment of new collectible Domo products to much fanfare at the New York International Toy Fair in February. The Domo collectibles also generated early buzz from some of the biggest pop culture websites including MTV.com and Electric Playground. The new Domo collectibles will be available at specialty stores later this year.

“The Domo fanbase is always hungry for new and exciting collectibles featuring our brown fuzzy friend,” said Rich Maryyanek, Chief Marketing Officer, Big Tent Entertainment. “This new line really captures the essence of the character and that was very evident in the looks of the faces of those at Toy Fair. We can’t wait for the public to have that same amazing reaction.”

“The unveiling of our Domo products at Toy Fair in February caused a tremendous reaction. Fans are clearly excited by what we have planned for Domo” said Mike Drake, Mezco’s Director Of Special Projects. “It is especially interesting to see how many people, even when they are unfamiliar with Domo, are drawn to the character and want to learn more. Domo just naturally makes new friends and fans wherever he goes!”

Domo’s unique look and personality as the mascot for Japanese public broadcaster NHK quickly catapulted the character into one of the Internet’s biggest sensations. As the reigning poster child for personalized, user-generated content, Domo has found a home as a pop culture icon within the online viral community with hundreds of thousands of fan-made images, websites and videos posted to websites such as YouTube, Facebook and Flickr, among others. Now more than a decade later, the lovable fuzzy brown character’s cult status continues to grow with product flying off retail shelves as well as a popular Facebook game called “Planet Domo” available at http://apps.facebook.com/planetdomo.

Max Payne 3′s Arcade Modes: Score Attack and New York Minute

2012-05-11T15:22:32Z

Max Payne 3‘s Arcade Modes bring intense bonus shootout challenges to the single-player game experience – featuring “Score Attack” and the return of the classic “New York Minute” mode from the first two Max Payne games in explosive form. In addition to the thrill of besting your own top scores (and the scores of all your Friends and Crew members at the new Social Club), high scores also reward you with exclusive multiplayer avatars and XP benefits.

So after you’ve earned a Platinum ranking for your historic Score Attack and New York Minute runs from level to level, you will not only earn a boatload of XP, but also unlock coveted character avatars for Multiplayer Deathmatch like Fabiana Branco, Passos and more.

After you’ve completed any single-player level, you’ll be able to replay it in Score Attack mode, where you gun for the highest score possible – acquiring points for each shot that hits its mark and each adversary you vanquish.

NEW YORK MINUTE

This fan-favorite bonus mode from Max Payne and Max Payne 2 returns as a frantic battle that puts one minute on the clock and awards you with additional time for each enemy that you kill.

Check out www.rockstargames.com/maxpayne3/features/arcade for more details on Arcade Mode scoring with bonus points for style, causing destruction, and more.

Kingdom Hearts 3D [Dream Drop Distance] Pre-Order Goodies

2012-05-11T15:17:57Z

Square Enix announced that North American customers who preorder KINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop Distance] will receive a set of three augmented reality (AR) cards while supplies last. Using these cards will allow players to unlock rare Dream Eaters and a 360° viewing stand that allows players to take a closer look at their Dream Eaters from all angles.

One wild AR card will randomly unlock one of the three rare Dream Eaters: Ursa Circus, Sudo Neku or Meowjesty. The second AR card unlocks R&R Seal Dream Eater, and the last AR card unlocks the 360° viewing stand.

KINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop Distance] will be available in North America for $39.99 on July 31, 2012. KINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop Distance] is rated E10+ (Everyone 10+).

Assassin’s Creed III Gameplay Footage

2012-05-10T17:17:20Z

We finally get to see some gameplay footage of AS3′s newest assassin, Connor, as he get’s up close and personal with some red coat bastards. He does a real good job to taking out groups of soldiers with that sick tomahawk, and even faces off against a humongous bear! Now I have a torrid history with bears in videogames (re: Red Dead Redemption) so I am figuring that many of my in game deaths will the attributed to the bears rather than the soldiers. Despite that the game looks pretty good, check it out!

Official Trailer: Max Payne 3

2012-05-10T17:20:23Z

Oh man is it the 15th yet? Cause I’m ready for this game!!!

HITMAN: Sniper Challenge

2012-05-10T15:25:32Z

HITMAN: SNIPER CHALLENGE™, a stand-alone sniper experience exclusively in North America for GameStop customers who pre-order HITMAN®: ABSOLUTION™. The HITMAN: SNIPER CHALLENGE pre-order promotion will be available starting May 15, 2012. HITMAN: ABSOLUTION will be available on November 20, 2012 for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC.

Developed by IO Interactive A/S, a Square Enix studio, HITMAN: SNIPER CHALLENGE is not part of the main game, but a stand-alone experience to reward fans who pre-order HITMAN: ABSOLUTION. Players can don the suit of Agent 47 as he takes on an exclusive assassination assignment. From a balcony overlooking a rooftop gathering, players will be tasked with taking out Richard Strong, Jr., CEO of Stallion Armaments, along with his entire staff of bodyguards. Skilled players will capitalize on score multipliers, hidden secrets, unlock equipment upgrades and marvel at the many creative ways one can discretely dispose of a body while they work to fulfil their contract in the most efficient way possible.

An online leaderboard allows players to compare their sniping abilities with monthly prizes, keeping the stakes high through launch. In North America, the top sniper at the time of HITMAN: ABSOLUTION’s launch will win a trip for two to Copenhagen, Denmark where they will meet with the HITMAN development team and have their likeness incorporated into the next HITMAN game. Keep an eye on www.HitmanSniper.com for more details. Additionally, the high-powered Kazo TRG sniper rifle used in the challenge can be carried over into the main game along with all the “Sniper Challenge” upgrades and unlockables earned.

“HITMAN: SNIPER CHALLENGE sets a new industry standard for pre-order incentives,” said Mona Hamilton, vice president of marketing at Square Enix, Inc. “For all those HITMAN fans that just can’t wait to play HITMAN: ABSOLUTION, they can immediately take part in an exclusive competition featuring the original assassin when they pre-order at GameStop.”

Available May 15, HITMAN: SNIPER CHALLENGE will be downloadable exclusively for customers who pre-order through GameStop for the PlayStation®Network and Xbox LIVE®. The Windows PC version will be made available through Steam on August 1, 2012. For more information, please visit: www.HitmanSniper.com.

* Customers will be able to pre-order HITMAN: ABSOLUTION from May 15 and will be able to play HITMAN: SNIPER CHALLENGE from May 15 through access to Xbox LIVE or PlayStation Network. The PC version will be made available through Steam from August 1. Terms of the pre-order program will be set by individual retailers in each country where HITMAN: ABSOLUTION is available for pre-order. Please refer to retailers for full terms and details.

X-Jacker Video Unboxing and Review

2012-05-10T14:01:53Z

The kind folks over at Teknmotion sent us there product for review. Instead of doing a normal write up, I decided to do a video unboxing and quick review of this product.