Pokemon Black and White Sequels Finally Announced

My Pokefever is now heating up!  Announced today by Junichi Masuda on the Japanese show Pokemon Smash is the latest installment to the long running franchise.  Contrary to the popular thought that a Grey version would be coming as has been the current formula of two titles and a third to wrap them together, this will be a Pokemon first.  A numbered sequel.  Two games entitled Pokemon Black 2 and Pokemon White 2 are due out for a Japanese release on the DS (not the 3DS?) this June!  No word yet on a stateside release, but one can't help but wonder what changes will come with this title.  Will it take place in the Unova region?  Will it be the same hero?  How will new Pokemon be introduced and will it offer anything new in combat?  Lastly, are those Pokemon pictured evolved states of Reshiram and Zekrom??  Can't wait to find out!  Stay tuned for updates!!
-source Serebii.net

Mass Effect 3 Space Edition is no monkey business

We should have packed a monkey

Yesterday Bioware released it's historic first videogame into space.  These Space Editions of Mass Effect 3 being launched worldwide through February 29th in Berlin are sent up in balloons and are GPS tracked to land in random locations where eager fans await to get their hands on the space ready copy with a one-of-a-kind binus. Perhaps this first launch that took place in San Francisco should have been sent up with a monkey as the copy landed securely in a national park mocking fans from a treetop view of 150ft.

At least they didn't go into the ocean

Of course, since it's a national park, the tree is protected so no chainsaws will be used to get the game down.  As they try humane ways to bring it to earth, like a baseball tied to a rope, we await to see if the launch from Las Vegas will get shot down over Area 51.

Guess Who's Back

Sega of America's channel has a tantalizing new Youtube video.  If you are a Dreamcast fanboy, and I know you are, this should be getting you up and polishing your inline skates!  Click the image for the Jet Grind Radio/Jet Set Radio teaser!  Coming soon to XBLA and PSN.  Obey!!

Credit: :X360A and Destructiod

Borderlands 2 Comes Out Guns Hot Today!

Ok, I think they are done spilling the beans for today...Take 2 and Gearbox came out with a bevy of Borderlands 2 awesomness today.  Here is the skinny:

New trailer!  Click on the image to behold the glory (if you don't joy puke, you're wrong):

Also announced was a release date.  A cross platform street date of September 12, 2012 in the US and September 21, 2012 internationally, which seems so far away!  The looting four player co-op fragfest will be back with "With more guns, more enemies, more missions, an engaging story and all-new characters, Borderlands 2 promises to bring a new era to gaming this fall."

Also announced was a sweet pre-order deal if you do so through Gamestop or Amazon!  The Borderlands 2 Premier Club.  In this premium package you will receive the Golden Key, Vault Hunter's Relic and Gearbox Gunpack which should all prove to add quite a bit of badassery to your starting arsenal!  For full details click HERE.

I don't know about you, but I'm joy puking about stepping back into the Wasteland and take on the giant Clap Trap in that trailer!!  I'm calling Zero!

Lollipops and Chainsaws, like peanut butter and jelly

I can't wait for the May release of Lollipop Chainsaw from the Grasshopper Manufacture team led by the almighty mad scientist Suda51.  As if I wasn't excited enough, then they hit me with this madcap Japanese trailer showcasing some of the Undead Elite like Vikke the Viking Metal Zombie and Punk Rock Zombie, Zed, as well as some amazing mini-games!!  Move over 2K, zombie basketball is taking over!!  It's hard to explain the madness, so feel free to see it for yourself.  Click on the image for the video and enjoy pure Japanese insanity.

"The world is infested with rotten and madness.  And comes despair..."  Happy Sparkle Hunting!!

Another Big Day in Gaming Goodness 2/22/12

Some great stuff so far today!!  To have it all in one place, here it is:

First, the "big" Nintendo announcement, which by definition slightly underwhelming but still offered up some tasty nuggets of information.  Here is the breakdown:

They spoke about a new eShop title releasing today about a cowboy armadillo titled Dillon's Rolling Western which promises over 20 hours of gameplay, even for experienced players.

Also featured was Kid Iccarus Uprising.  They spoke about some multiplayer features, Street Pass integration, weapon upgrading and combining, a stand that releases with the game, and a pre-order bonus at select retailers which is quite nice!  Pre-order the game and receive a free download code for the 3D Classics remake of the original Kid Iccarus!

They spoke about the new Mario Tennis Open and some of it's WiFi multiplayer goodness

Last they hinted at the upcoming American release of Last Story, a much anticipated RPG from the pros at Square Enix which will be published by XSeed sometime later this year, and the current release of some blockbuster titles on the 3DS

Sadly, nothing about WiiU or Pokemon was mentioned as this was an entirely 3DS driven announcement.  To watch the video, click on Reggie.  Also click on the titles below for some extra content on the games mentioned.

Dillon's Rolling Western 1

Dillon's Rolling Western 2

Kid Iccarus Uprising 1

Kid Iccarus Uprising 2

Kid Iccarus Uprising 3

Kid Iccarus 3D Classics

Mario Tennis Open

Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir

**UPDATED**On XBLA, Alan Wake's American Nightmare launches today on the House Party line up for the price of 1200 Microsoft Points. This is a solid play!  You play Alan Wake after the events of the first title.  The game begins with Barry asleep in a motel and the television on to Night Springs.  As the camera zooms in to the TV, you are treated by some nicely done FMV of Wake trying to battle Mr. Scratch, after which you are left to your own devices as a Rod Serling sound-alike tells the tale.  After some exploring and baddies coming after you, you get to the Desert Shore Motel where you meet Emma Stone.  You are tasked with retrieving 21 manuscript pages and to get the story started three items to rewrite reality.  Everything is close by and you get to fight more nasties as you progress.  After retrieving the items, you are ready to go back to the oil rig and re-write the story.  Soon after, the demo ends, leaving me clamoring for more.  Also playable is an arcade mode in which you fight off waves of enemies in different arenas to earn multipliers and the high score on the leader boards.  This mode was quite enjoyable as well as the controls are tight and the enemies like to sneak up behind you.  This is a great sequel to a great game, and definetly loses nothing being an arcade release.  Check it out!! To go to the official page, click on the image.
There are 12 achievements for 200GS in this title.

Also, IGN is hosting a huge, live tournament for Street Fighter X Tekken today!  To watch the live stream, click on the imgae and check out some gaming gold!  You can watch the main feed, a Street Fighter feed and a Tekken feed which runs from 9:00am to 7:30pm Pacific!  Enjoy.

Hot Stuff For 2/21/12

Big day for gaming today!  Makes me wish I was rich!!  Here are the highlights for today:

Asura's Wrath Launches today!!

This looks like one hell of a good time with some gorgeous graphics and over the top battles among gods!  Could be another classic from Capcom.

IGN Score: 7.5

This game has 45 Achievements for a total of 1000 Gamerscore

Syndicate also launches today!!

This is a follow up to an old PS1 classic, Syndicate Wars by EA.

Another promising action packed title that should keep gamers busy for a while

IGN Score: 7.5

This game has 50 Acievements for a total of 1000 Gamerscore

Also, if you have purchased the Elite service for Call of Duty MW3, the new map drops today!  Overwatch offers some vertigo inducing action as you battle atop a high-rise under construction!  Look out below Elite members and enjoy your early drop on your MW3 Season.

Windows Phone News

Hey gang, here are a few recent nuggets about my personal favorite mobile OS:

Facebook got a Facelift!  Check out the update to the Facebook app.  Not that you need it much being that it's completely integrated into the phone, but if you are one that prefers to use apps, the new improvements to the UI should be a welcome change.  For the full details go here: *LINK*

Easy Gamerscore Booster! Downloaded the game Collapse! recently as the deal of the week and completed all 200GS within a couple of hours.  I came nowhere near to completing the game, so if you're looking for a quickie for the max GS, this is a good one which is also enjoyable. *LINK*
Awesome Deal of the Week!  This weeks DoW is amazing!  If you haven't tried Gravity Guy, give it a whirl.  For $1.99, you can't miss. *LINK*
Last but Not Least! Paul Thurrott wrote a really comprehensive article about Windows 8, he is pretty much the Windows Genius.  Check it out here, it's more on the PC side of things but there are many great articles on his site.  *LINK*
Also, feel free to use the GIF as you please as it's approved for use by Microsoft.  Originally shared here: *LINK*