GamesCom 2011

09.16.11

What’s considered by many to be the quintessential Nintendo shooter, GoldenEye, is now coming to Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Sony and Activision have partnered to give the PS3 version a special bundle. The next level of espionage is at your fingertips in the most interactive James Bond experience yet with Activision’s GoldenEye 007: Reloaded Double ‘O’ Edition. The robust bundle will include the game on Blu-ray disc, PlayStation Move motion controller, navigation controller, PlayStation Eye camera and Sharp Shooter peripheral, offering fans pinpoint control as they jump straight into the legendary story campaign and frenetic 16-player multiplayer matches.  BothGoldenEye 007: Reloaded and the PlayStation 3 exclusive Double ‘O’ Edition bundle pack will be available at retail outlets nationwide on November 1, 2011.

08.30.11

Wrestling fans will be able to see WWE Superstar The Miz in 3D this fall in WWE All Stars for Nintendo 3DS. WWE All Stars will take WWE action to the next dimension with fun, fluid and furious arcade-style gameplay in a handheld format, complete with 3D graphics capabilities and two exclusive modes.  In addition, WWE All Stars will feature a power-packed roster of colorful WWE Legends and prominent current-day WWE Superstars, including 13 WWE playable characters offered as downloadable content for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 version of the game. WWE All Stars for Nintendo 3DS is currently scheduled for release on November 22, 2011 in tandem with the launch of WWE 12.

08.30.11

Assassin's Creed Revelations follows master assassin Ezio Auditore as he walks in the footsteps of hislegendary mentor, Altaïr, on a journey to recover five ancient seals that hold the keys to the future of the Assassins brotherhood. It is a perilous path one that will take Ezio to Constantinople, the heart of the Ottoman Empire, where a growing army of Templars threatens to destabilize the region. The game publisher recently showcased the title at Gamescom 2011 and PAX Prime 2011. Here’s a video walkthrough of the final chapter in the series.

08.30.11

THQ showed gamers at Gamescom 2011 and PAX Prime 2011 a first look at the new horror sequel, Metro: Last Light. The first-person shooter will immerse players in the haunting, desolate ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow, one of the most richly detailed, and beautifully realised gaming worlds of modern times. Developer 4A Games will deliver a terrifying, atmospheric single-player adventure that fuses thrilling combat with exploration and survival horror to create a unique, memorable experience.

08.28.11

Cologne – Over 275,000 gamers flocked to Cologne for Gamescom 2011, which set a record for the three year old convention. While gamers were happy to get hands-on with some of the biggest titles of this year and next, a German TV station sent reporters to the convention center to rip apart the attendees. In the U.S., being a nerd or geek is cool these days. Not so in Germany, according to the below report.

08.22.11

Cologne -- Gamescom keeps getting bigger. Over 275,000 people from around the world trekked to the small German city of Cologne to check out the latest video games up close and personal. Attendance for this year’s Gamescom 2011, which ran August 17-21, was up 21,000 from last year’s convention. There was also a larger media presence, including from the U.S., as more game publishers debuted new titles at the show than ever before.

08.22.11

Play the game, dress like the protagonist. Available in tandem with the launch of Square Enix’ Deus Ex: Human Revolution game, musterband is allowing gamers to ‘become’ Adam Jensen, the iconic, trenchcoat-wearing hero of Eidos Montreal's blockbuster game. Fans can gear up in Adam’s signature outfit, or purchase clothing and accessories from other in-game characters. Completing the line are items inspired by the game. 

08.22.11

Cologne -- The International, the inaugural Dota 2 Championships held at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany over the past five days, has concluded with team Na'Vi from Ukraine taking first place and the $1 million grand prize. The event was viewed by millions via the live broadcasts, and the live audiences via the tournament at Gamescom swelled to fill the enormous International pavilion and surrounding area of Hall 7 on the final days.

08.21.11

We're just weeks away from the release of Epic Games' epic conclusion to its third-person action series Gears of War 3, and to commemorate the occasion at GamesCom, the team released a trailer that tells the opening of the story.  It's minorly spoiler-ish...but definitely worth watching.

08.21.11

Bioware already had more than enough going on at GamesCom this past week, showing its highly anticipated Mass Effect 3 to an eager onslaught of gamers and gaming media.  But Dr. Ray Muzyka, Bioware's CEO, had more sequels to talk about besides the sci-fi saga.  He hinted that the next game on the Dragon Age series, which is reportedly underway, will actually take some elements from the best-selling Origins and combine them with parts from Dragon Age II, creating a new experience that fans of both games will thoroughly enjoy.

08.21.11

Cologne – Activision showcased its biggest games, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, at Gamescom 2011, the world’s largest trade fair for interactive games and entertainment. Attendees had the opportunity to experience several innovative titles from Activision’s upcoming line-up on the show floor. Gamers were able to get hands-on with Modern Warfare 3’s Special Ops survival co-op mode before its November 8 release.

08.21.11

Cologne -- At Gamescom 2011 in Cologne, Germany, and Blizzard Entertainment revealed new details about Diablo III and the next World of Warcraft content update (Patch 4.3) currently in development. The game publisher also allowed fans to get hands-on with Diablo III at its large convention booth. Attendees also got a chance to see the below 3D street art depicting Diablo and the legions of the Burning Hells bursting forth from the streets of Cologne, created by artist Manfred Stader.

08.21.11

Battlefield 3 is definitely a highly anticipated game.  The GamesCom crew recently voted it as the Best In Show, and fans lined up to get their hands on it and go to war with their fellow players.  However, not everyone is crazy about the game, as a modding site recently posted a story indicating that the game was frying PC's and not running up to full optimization.  Suuuuure...

08.21.11

Cologne – Media Molecule was at Gamescom 2011 to showcase the LittleBigPlanet 2 Move Pack DLC, which will introduce Playstation Move motion controls to the game creation franchise. The new DLC will include 14 new levels of the story mode and a host of new gameplay creation options. The developer walks through the new content in this exclusive video demo.