A long, long time ago, the Dark King Onyx brought an age of darkness upon Dotnia Kingdom. Only by the bravery of a hero with a legendary sword was Onyx sealed in an orb, restoring peace to the world. But Fuelle, a powerful Dark Bishop, has stolen the orb, and with it, peace. Dotnia requires a hero once more! Can you live up to the legend?
Key Features
- Ultimate retro love letter — Seamlessly fusing new and old, the golden era of gaming is felt in every detail of this lovingly-crafted adventure. Eye-popping visuals capture the nostalgic charm of pixel graphics in cutting edge 3D. Simple, but deep action-adventure gameplay is a throwback to the 8-bit era. Veterans will find references and jokes that pay homage to the great games of yore.
- Awe and adventure live again — Embark on the next generation of classic exploration and discovery in a grand story-based quest. A hero sets out to gain the power of the six sages and the six orbs that protected the kingdom of Dotnia, which now stands on the verge of destruction.
- Customize your hero — When pixels are your building blocks, the possibilities are unlimited. Freely edit the look of your character, or design one completely from scratch, and then trade designs with friends via a compatible USB storage device. Your hero's blade is also upgradeable, letting you add length and width to create a sword that fills the whole screen!
3D Dot Game Heroes has been rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and older) with Mild Cartoon Violence by the ESRB.
Age of Conan: Rise of the Godslayer (PC)
Age of Conan: Rise of the Godslayer, the expansion to the critically acclaimed, best-selling massively multiplayer online game Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures. Rise of the Godslayer is now available in retail as a combined package that includes the original game and the expansion, and is also available for purchase online for players upgrading from the original game. Rise of the Godslayer not only introduces countless hours of new adventure through the addition of new lands and dungeons, it also adds all-new gameplay features such as the faction system.
Age of Conan: Rise of the Godslayer is being distributed through retail by CompuExpert in the US and by Deep Silver in the European markets, and is available as an all-new combined package that includes both the original game and the expansion so that even new players who might not own a previous copy of the game can easily get started on their adventures through the new lands of Khitai. It is also possible to upgrade an existing copy of Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures to the expansion through the Funcom account management system, or by purchasing the game in retail and upgrading with the key enclosed in the box.
Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition (PS3/X360)
Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition adds a new dimension to the multi award-winning gameplay experience, with support for TriOviz 3D on both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The new edition comes with four Challenge Maps on disc and features an innovative new technology which offers a play-in-3D option compatible with all standard and high definition TV sets.
Expanding the gameplay of the original boxed edition, the Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition comes with four previously released Downloadable Content Challenge Maps on disc, giving players further opportunity to hone their combat skills. Gamers can face-off against Arkham Asylum's toughest inmates in some of the iconic environs from the game such as the infamous Crime Alley and the insane Scarecrow Nightmare.
BioShock 2 - Rapture Metro DLC (PS3/X360)
The Rapture Metro Pack introduces six new maps that take place over areas from the single player portion of BioShock 2. In addition, 2K Games has also released two separate BioShock 2 multiplayer expansions. The first, which is available to download for free, is an all-new game mode called Kill'em Kindly — a new fast-paced experience where players must fight to the death using nothing but golf clubs. The second, the Character Pack, adds two new characters to the multiplayer gameplay and is available for 160 Microsoft Points or $1.99.
Rapture Metro Pack (800 Microsoft Points on Xbox Live and $9.99 on PlayStation Network; coming soon to Games for Windows Live for 800 Microsoft Points)
- Six new maps
- Rank increase to level 50
- Rebirth feature that will give players who have reached Rank 50 the option to rank down to level 1 and receive a special mask
- Three new achievements/trophies
Kill'em Kindly (Free for download on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network; coming soon to Games for Windows Live)
- All-new melee-based game mode where players fight to the death using golf clubs
Character Pack (160 Microsoft Points on Xbox Live and $1.99 on PlayStation Network, coming soon to Games for Windows Live for 160 Microsoft Points)
- Two new characters for use in multiplayer: Zigo the Fisherman and Blanche the Actress
A decade has passed since the first game, and the face of E.D.N. III has changed dramatically. Terraforming efforts have been successful and the ice has begun to melt, giving way to lush tropical jungles and harsh unforgiving deserts. Players will enter this new environment and follow the exploits of their own customized snow pirate on their quest to seize control of the changing planet.
Players will control their heroes across 6 interconnected episodes, creating a truly unique interactive experience that changes depending upon the actions of the players involved. With this concept, players will have the opportunity to engage in the story in a much more dynamic way as plot threads evolve from different players' perspectives.
Beyond the deep single player mode, Lost Planet 2 is loaded with extensive multiplayer modes. The intense and action packed campaign mode comes with the ability to form teams of up to 4 players online or two-player in split screen co-op to clear mission objectives with friends. The grappling hooks that made the gameplay in Lost Planet a true 3-D experience are back, allowing gamers to gain tactical advantage by moving to elevated locations quickly.
No action game would be complete without an arsenal of weaponry, and Lost Planet 2 has a huge variety of hardware for players to unleash on unsuspecting enemies. Machine guns, shotguns, rocket launchers, lasers, sniper rifles, grenades and a host of other weapons are scattered across the game. However, Lost Planet 2's biggest weapons come on two legs: the heavily armed and armored robotic Vital Suits return in greater numbers and variety than the first game. There are VS that transform into other vehicles, hold up to three players and some that even take multiple players to operate.
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 (PSP)
Based on the popular animated Naruto Shippuden series from VIZ Media, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 refines the series' trademark fighting mechanics by offering an all-new adventure mode, a new roster of fierce ninja, and robust multiplayer battles.
In Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 players can re-live the Naruto Shippuden storyline up to the Hidan and Kakuzu arc in the new Master Road mode as they follow the Nine-Tail Fox ninja in his continuing adventures to save his friend Sasuke. With more than 80 action-packed missions, players' skills are put to the test as they face intense battles using one of more than 50 characters.
Now for the first time in the series' history, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 expands upon the series' renowned fighting engine and updates it for four-player brawls. Through an ad-hoc connection, players can team up with a partner to take on opponents while unleashing devastating Jutsu attacks or single-handedly battle multiple enemies. Additionally, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 features a three-player cooperative mode which allows players to experience select adventures in the main story. As Naruto explores familiar settings throughout the Leaf and Sand Villages, players will also be tasked to complete specific missions including winning battles, evading danger and much more.
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 is rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB and carries an MSRP of $39.99.
Bringing definitive revolutionary co-op skateboarding experience to the critically acclaimed franchise, Skate 3 offers gamers a chance to team up and throw down with their friends. Players complete unique team challenges, compete against rival crews online and shred the streets of the all new skaters' paradise, Port Carverton.
In Skate 3, even new skate fans can look like a pro. To learn the ins and outs of skateboarding, Skate 3 introduces the all-new Skate.School. Players will go through a fun and humorous tutorial with Coach Frank where he teaches players of all skill levels how to own the streets of Port Carverton. The franchise also continues to raise the bar for user-created content with the Skate. Create feature suite, an innovative toolset that empowers gamers to truly express their skate style by creating their own graphics, using the object dropper to set up the perfect line or park creator to build the ultimate skate park.
Gamers will also receive a one-time-use VIP code that comes included in retail and digital versions of the game which will activate the Skate Share Pack. Additional codes are available for purchase. This pack will give players the ability to share and view Skate.Reel videos/photos and Skate.Parks from inside the game. Players with the VIP code will be eligible to receive additional content which may include items like new characters and in game locations.
Developed by Black Box, Skate 3 is rated "T" for Teen and is available on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 for $59.99.