EA released the first gameplay trailer for Medal of Honor Warfighter. Powered by DICE’s Frostbyte 2 technology, the new installment will take a more “global approach”. The game is expected to be released on October 23, 2012 . For more information on Warfighter, visit the official Medal of Honor website .

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Medal of Honor Warfighter Gameplay Trailer

Things slow down a bit, and we are getting waaaaaaaay less releases when compared to the totals from the last couple of weeks. We get one release for each of Sony’s services/platforms: One for PS3, one for Vita, one for PSN, and one for the minis range of games. Oh, and FIFA 12 is now available as a digital download. All set? Full list of releases, coming right up! PS3 Retail Releases You Can Buy Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2013 Right Here! Or Maybe You Want To Buy The Collector’s Edition VITA Releases You Can Buy Supremacy MMA: Unrestricted Right Here! PSN Releases You Can Buy FIFA Soccer 12 Right Here! minis Releases

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Everyone hates HD collections until the one series they love comes along and then suddenly their attitude changes. For quite a while now, I have refrained from buying any HD collections because I viewed them as a cheap tactic to earn a few bucks. I passed on the God of War remakes, I didn’t even bat an eye at the Tomb Raider games, and in the end, even the Team ICO collection didn’t sway my stance. However, the Jak and Daxter HD collection is the series that finally won me over and made me rethink my views on the situation. When I first started replaying the games, my biggest fear was that my nostalgic childhood bias had lead me astray, and I would realize the games really weren’t that good (or worse, were just plain horrible). Thankfully, I was completely and utterly wrong. The Jak and Daxter HD collection is what every HD collection and reboot so far should have been. It contains three fantastic games, a true HD upgrade, trophies, and a low price. The games have racing, platforming, shooting, exploring-something for everyone. If you’ve never played the games before (and there is really no good reason to have EVER passed them up if you owned a PS2), now is your chance to jump on board and trek through the story. The Jak and Daxter series creates incredible worlds and fills them with lovable and quirky characters. They all have that unique and illusive quality to them that makes you remember the games years later. Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy Perhaps the best compliment I can give to Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy is that, even now, I cannot think of a better platforming game for the PS3. In the first game, you set off as Jak, who is accompanied by his newly transformed ottsel (that’s what happens when a weasel and an otter do a horizontal dance) companion Daxter, on an adventure to investigate why a group of sages went missing and help Daxter to return to his normal form. The story is lighthearted and comical without seeming too childish. This game certainly doesn’t cater to the same audience as Naughty Dog’s recent hit series, but it is still a great game for all ages. Now, to get some of the technical information out of the way. The HD update to Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy isn’t as evident as it is in Jak II and Jak III, though that’s not to say it isn’t a proper HD collection. The graphics are crisp and the colors are vibrant. Compared to the original, there is a stark contrast in visual design. The cartoonish art direction works well as a method of hiding the age of the game. Best of all-the framerate runs smoothly at 60 frames per second throughout the entire game, making for a gorgeous graphical update. Aside from the graphics, I was also genuinely surprised by the quality of the voice acting and sound in the game. Although the HD graphics update is certainly nice, the main focus of Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy is the incredible platforming and enjoyable world design, which hold up wonderfully well. You will jump, fly, cruise, and roll through caverns, lava tubes, forests, swamps, mountains, and plenty more settings. The controls are as precise as they have always been, and a tutorial level helps you dive in right away without much frustration. The platforming difficulty steadily increases throughout the game without ever becoming annoying. As the difficulty increases, you will also face off against new, interesting enemies and bosses, which break apart the platforming nicely. My only real complaint with the controls (and the platforming, by proxy) is that they feel dated. This isn’t really an issue with the game, but rather that I have become so used to modern controls that seem intuitive that it took me some time to readjust to a game more than a decade old. Conclusion: Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy was considered a well polished and critically acclaimed platformer when Naughty Dog first released the game in 2001. The platforming and world design still compete with (and are better than) many games that have come out this generation. If you have never played this series before, this first title is easily worth the money you will spend on it. It has, so far, stood up to the test of time. Review Pros Cons Perfect platforming Witty and enjoyable characters Fun boss fights Varied world to explore Disappointing final level Weak story Controls are dated Rating 90% Jak II Unfortunately, not all sequels improve upon the original. Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy succeeded because it focused on a few core gameplay elements, and it did all of them very well. It was an impeccably polished game in every respect. Jak II tried to combine the best aspects of the first game while branching out into new territory. It incorporated new mechanics such as gun play and a Grand Theft Auto like open world. The result, sadly, was the weakest link in this trilogy. Visually, the HD update to Jak II is even more clear than with the first title. The high framerate, lighting, and colors (or lack thereof in this game) are all much more noticeable. Jak’s animations are cleaner, and the game was rendered on a much larger, much more epic, scale. Jak II starts off immediately after the hidden ending in the first game. Jak and co. find themselves launched through a portal and scattered throughout time in a new world where three major factions are fighting over control of a bleak city. Jak is captured and tortured, which sets off the main events of the game. You run or clumsily fly through the city attempting to complete fetch quests and collect-the-item missions all while trying to uncover the secrets behind the city, stop the impending battle between factions, find your friends, and seek revenge. My biggest complaint about Jak II is that they tried, unsuccessfully, to incorporate too many elements into the game. There is a very forced change in tone from lighthearted and comical to dark and drab. The platforming elements are still there, but they are no longer the sole focus of the game. Although the platforming portions are relatively well done, they are all set in a world with little variation. Furthermore, many of the battles and exploration elements found in the first game have been replaced with fetch quests and poor shooting mechanics. Now you might get the impression I hated Jak II, but I actually still loved it. The introduction of new move sets and new ideas, including a dark version of Jak, were brilliant. Without the change, Jak II would have seemed stale-the ideas just weren’t implemented well. The story in Jak II is also greatly improved over the first game. Conclusion: Despite being the weakest link in the trilogy, Jak II is fun and decently respectable. The game tried to incorporate too many elements and the result was a hodgepodge of ideas that were not fully realized. Jak II just doesn’t have the same balance and polish that the first game had. It is a great game, and the collectibles will have you playing it for a long time (though they are sometimes tedious to find), but unless you are going to buy the entire collection, I would recommend passing up this game and instead downloading the first and third titles. Review Pros Cons Story is more interesting Return of lovable characters New ideas to keep the series from becoming stale Gorgeous graphics Poor balance of new ideas World is often boring and tedious The ‘dock’ level Fetch quests Rating 78% Jak 3 The third and final “true” game in the Jak and Daxter series, Jak 3, is once again a radical departure from the first title, and a vastly improved sequel to the second title. Jak 3 does away with all of the tedium involved in Jak II’s vehicle fetch quests, and replaces it with something that is actually fun. In short, Jak 3 successfully combines the random mix of ideas that was Jak II’s ultimate downfall. Top it all off with some of Daxter’s one liners (which are possibly the highlight of the game for me) and you have the recipe for a AAA game. Naughty Dog pulled out all the tricks with the gameplay styles here. Missions fluidly switch from racing to shooting to platforming and back again. The fetch quests all have a purpose now and all contribute towards the larger story. The best part about the new fetch quest system is that the ending location of one quest usually triggers the start of a new one, so you never feel like you have to repeatedly backtrack to previous locations. The larger missions in the game are broken up into smaller parts, which helps to maintain interest. Basically, Jak 3 is a refined version of the second game, and it shows. The platforming is on par with the first title, the shooting mechanics are now improved, the vehicle races are thrilling, and the world is once again an interesting place to explore. You gain the ability to transform into either a Dark or Light version of Jak, and the new abilities introduced with each transformation compliment each other. Furthermore, the combat in Jak 3 is more complex, requiring you to seamlessly blend various melee attacks and twirls, dark and light powers, gun games, and all-around bad-assery. Even small little annoyances, like traveling too slowly, are remedied by vehicles and hover boards. Conclusion: Without spoiling the entire series’ story, Jak 3 is set in the same universe as the first two games and marks the conclusion of the original trilogy. It is the perfect finale, and easily the best game of the collection. The relationship between Jak and Daxter, the cutscenes, and the wisecracks all have Naughty Dog’s signature style of humor. It’s easy to see how this studio developed Uncharted. Review Pros Cons Epic conclusion to a great trilogy Hilarious ending Fantastic mixture of gameplay elements Best looking game of the series Occasional camera glitches Some frustrating missions Rating 95% The Bottom Line The Jak and Daxter HD Collection is a must-own title for anyone. If you are ever looking for a platforming game, or you find yourself with a few bucks and some time to spare, I cannot recommend these games highly enough. No series is perfect, and I would be lying if I said these games were the epitome of the genre (I’m looking at you, Jak II), but they are an absolute joy to play. The gameplay is responsive, the story is humorous and amusing, and the worlds you explore are absolutely brilliant. All three games are still on par with this generations titles and are well worth checking out. You can download them separately through the PSN or buy all three games in the collection. Stay tuned for more news and an upcoming surprise! Review Pros Cons True HD update Sharp platforming gameplay Enjoyable characters Second game is good, but not great Camera is occasionally wonky Rating 90% *Disclaimer: As I do not have a 3D TV, I wasn’t able to test the 3D functions of the collection. However, the Jak and Daxter HD Collection can be played with 3D functionality. This review is based off of a retail version of the collection, provided by SCEA for review, and all three titles have been completed thoroughly.

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Papo & Yo is a PSN exclusive game developed by Montreal-based studio Minority, and it is part of the “Pub Fund” program from Sony, which provides much needed funds to smaller studios that have great ideas. The studio has release a gameplay trailer that gives us an idea of what to expect from the completed product. I look forward to reviewing this game once it releases later in the year, since the concept and the gameplay mechanics intrigue me.

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Did you like The Walking Dead when it was only a comicbook? Did you end up watching and liking The Walking Dead TV show? Then have I got a game for you. The first proper trailer for The Walking Dead: The Game has been released, and we can now start to get an idea of what to expect from this soon to be released episodic game: Sooooo, what do you think?

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The Walking Dead: The Game – The Trailer

This is a great week for PS3 and Vita fans! On PS3, we get Ninja Gaiden 3, Resident Evil: Operation Racoon City, and the Silent Hill HD Collection as the highlights. Vita owners are getting Sumioni, a release from XSEED Games, that will be available as a digital only release, which makes the most of all of the features that the Vita has to offer. Want to know what you can buy with your money? Then you’ve come to the right place! Just be sure to also have enough time to play all the releases, so you don’t end up with a huge backlog… Full list of releases after the break! PS3 Retail Releases You Can Buy Ninja Gaiden 3 Right Here! You Can Buy Resident Evil: Operation Racoon City Right Here! You Can Buy Silent Hill HD Collection Right Here! You Can Buy Armored Core V Right Here! VITA Releases PSN Releases You Can Buy Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine Right Here! minis Releases

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DICE released a gameplay trailer for ZIBA Tower , one of four indoors maps from the upcoming Battlefield 3 expansion pack, Close Quarters , scheduled for release in June . Close Quarters is one of three expansion packs DICE announced in GDC 2012 . For more information on the upcoming Battlefield 3 DLC visit our previous post .

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Battlefield 3 Close Quarters [ZIBA Tower Trailer]

MotorStorm RC was released in the UK on 22nd February 2012, with the title making it’s way over the Atlantic to North America on 6th March 2012 – Evolution Studios proved that small cars can make it big on both the PS3 and PlayStation Vita gaming formats. The British game studio have done it again by announcing a fantastic, action packed DLC with the US being able to get their greasy gaming mits on the new PRO-Am pack today and the UK/EU region having the opportunity to get their teeth into this highly addictive outing tomorrow! Although I’m currently unsure what the DLC price will be in the US (I’ll update this post as soon as I find out), the UK/EU DLC is priced very reasonably at £2.49/€2.99. Just like the original game, you only have to pay once to be able to play this DLC across both the PS3 and the PlayStation Vita. For full details on what you’re getting with the DLC, please visit the EU PlayStation Website . Don’t forget to check out the video below for a blood-rushing DLC trailer! Note: Although I can’t find any news of the DLC on the US PlayStation Blog, the US release has been confirmed by Evolution Studios.

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MotorStorm RC Just Gets Better – DLC Announced

Sony is doing things a bit differently this year for Spring Fever. Each week, they will post all the savings you will have access to once the store update goes live. Also, one game will be in the spotlight for the week, and PS+ subscribers can get the new release at a 20% discount (with the exception of Journey). SPRING FEVER NEW RELEASES: 3/13 – Journey: Enter the world of Journey, the third game from acclaimed indie developers thatgamecompany and presented by SCEA Santa Monica Studio. Available one week early to PS Plus subscribers – Includes an Exclusive Free Theme – One day left! Available to ALL PSN USERS starting tomorrow 3/20 – Rayman 3 HD: Rayman 3 HD takes Rayman on an epic journey through diverse worlds. This classic is remastered with HD and Trophy support. PlayStation Plus subscribers – 20% off 3/27 – Closure: In Closure’s dark and foreboding universe, the only things that exist are what you can see. Featuring 100 puzzles, an award-winning soundtrack and hand-drawn art. PlayStation Plus subscribers – 20% off SPRING FEVER FRANCHISE SALE – THIS WEEK: Call of Duty (3/13 – 3/19) Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare PS3 Game + Variety Map Pack Bundle (Reg. $29.99, Sale $20.99, PS Plus $14.69) PS3 Game (Reg. $19.99, Sale $13.99, PS Plus $9.79) Variety Map Pack (Reg. $9.99, Sale $6.99, PS Plus $4.89) Call of Duty Classic PS3 Game (Reg. $14.99, Sale $10.49, PS Plus $7.34) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 PS3 Game + 2 DLC Bundle (Reg. $59.99 (value), Sale $41.99, PS Plus $- $29.39) PS3 Game (Reg. $29.99, Sale $20.99, PS Plus $14.69) Stimulus Package – (Reg. $14.99, Sale $10.49, PS Plus $7.34) Resurgence Pack – (Reg. $14.99, Sale $10.49, PS Plus $7.34) Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack Bundle (Reg. $24.99, Sale $17.49, PS Plus $12.24) Map Pack 1 (Reg. $9.99, Sale $6.99, PS Plus $4.89) Map Pack 2 (Reg. $9.99, Sale $6.99, PS Plus $4.89) Map Pack 3 (Reg. $9.99, Sale $6.99, PS Plus $4.89) Call of Duty: Black Ops PS3 Game (Reg. $49.99, Sale $39.99) Are you a CoD fan? Do you NOT own all these games? Let us know in the comment!

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Spring Fever 2012: Week One Content List is Here!

This week brings us games for fans of the occult, for those that like to play sports games, for individuals that dream of becoming ninjas, and for those that want to survive the zombie apocalypse. And then, we have Journey, a game so special and innovative, that talking about how it works and what your goal is, would only end up spoiling the experience for everyone else. Vita gets a digital release on PSN thanks to Reality Fighters, an Augmented Reality (AR) fighting game that uses the Vita’s camera to drop your character right into the action. We also get 3 new releases on PSN that are sure to make all puzzle and action fans very happy, so be sure to check the full list of releases right after the break: PS3 Retail Releases You Can Buy Silent Hill: Downpour Right Here! You Can Buy FIFA Street Right Here! You Can Buy Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Storm Generations Right Here! You Can Buy Yakuza: Dead Souls Right Here! PSN Releases You Can Buy Bioshock 2 Right Here! You Can Buy Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension Right Here! You Can Buy James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game Right Here! VITA PSN Releases

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Releases for the Week (March 12th-18th)