Halo 4 Xbox 360

Released on 06-Nov-2012

• Halo 4 release date revealed

  The heavily anticipated sequel Halo 4 will see its worldwide release on 6th November, Microsoft revealed this week.

  Halo 4 promises the beginning of the new "Reclaimer Trilogy", but for fans it's more important for the return of iconic hero Master Chief and his AI companion Cortana. Halo 4 will also feature a multiplayer mode with a new perks system introduced.

  Halo 4 will be the first Halo game developed by 343 Industries, who took over the franchise from Bungie, and the November release date puts it in prime contention to top Christmas shopping lists for Xbox 360 gamers the world over.
  

  Published: 20/04/2012

• New Release Round-Up - 16th March 2012

  
  

  This week's new GAME releases throw players into the car-based carnage, take them on seafaring treasure hunting adventures, and challenge them to devise a strategy to conquer Europe's battlefields.

  

  Destruction Derby in Twisted Metal

  Twisted Metal (PS3) delivers vehicular carnage on a new level, as players take to the streets in a range of souped-up rides to compete in a last man standing combat tournament. You can choose from over a dozen vehicles, each outfitted with special weapons to allow for creative kills, including an ice cream van that transforms into a killer robot, a coffin-firing hearse, and a helicopter armed to the teeth with a minigun turret and equipped with a powerful magnet. You can even use your destructive powers to strategically alter the face of maps across a single player story mode, split screen action for up to four players, and online games supporting 16 lunatic drivers.

  

  Seafaring Adventure - Captain Morgane and the Golden Turtle

  Designed to appeal to adventure game fans and casual players alike, Captain Morgane and the Golden Turtle (PS3, Wii, PC, DS) charts Morgane Castillo's journey from playful youngster to the Caribbean's first fearsome female pirate captain. Players must follow the trail left by famous adventurer Buckleberry Tanner as they strive to locate the legendary treasure of the Golden Turtle before Hilary Simpkins, the villain of the piece. In doing so, they'll explore five unique islands that play home to over 40 unique characters and a series of puzzles, mini-games and mysteries that must be solved to find hidden clues.

  

  Strategic Warfare in Panzer Corps

  Panzer Corps (PC) is a turn-based strategy game in which players take control of Axis armies and work their way through major battles in the European Theatre of World War II. Featuring 26 scenarios set across 21 unique maps and 17 terrain types that affect gameplay in various way, players control 400 unit types divided into 19 classes which can be upgraded as new weapon technologies become available. The solo campaign evolves in different directions depending on player choices and the outcome of each battle, while the multiplayer component lets players go head-to-head in tactical fights against opponents around the globe.

  Also out this week:

  Terraria Limited Edition (PC)

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  Assassin's Creed 3 (Xbox 360, PS3, PC, Wii U)
  Ubisoft has confirmed plans to launch the latest entry in its Assassin's Creed franchise on October 31. It will feature a fresh hero of Native American and English heritage who becomes the new voice for justice in the ancient war between the Assassins and Templars. In development for over three years with twice the production capacity of any previous Ubisoft game, it promises to let players experience the late 18th century American Revolutionary War not written about in history books. Powered by a new game engine, it also aims to deliver stunning graphics and the most stylised and fluid combat experiences in the franchise to date, as players soak in environments including the untamed frontier, bustling colonial towns and intense battlefields where George Washington's Continental Army clashes with the imposing British Army.

  

  Halo 4 (Xbox 360)
  Microsoft finally revealed a few fresh details about Halo 4 to members of the press during a first look event at an Xbox showcase in San Francisco last week. While it wants to stay true to the legacy of the franchise created by Bungie, new developer 343 Industries promised to deliver "dramatic" innovations and "faster-paced and more intense" gameplay when the shooter launches this holiday season. 343 also said it views Halo 4 as something of a reboot, not in terms of characters or story, but in gameplay that will lay the foundation for a new trilogy. It aims to provide a "really visceral first-person experience" that translates what it feels like to embody Master Chief, a 900 pound Spartan warrior. It will also pull back the curtain a little on John, the human behind Master Chief's mask, who will face new challenges including a "very ancient, very dark threat".

  Published: 14/03/2012

• Halo 5 and 6 storylines 'already being planned out'

  As gamers wait eagerly for the 2012 release of Halo 4, 343 Industries has revealed that plenty of story material has already been planned out for future instalments in the iconic sci-fi series.

  Josh Holmes, creative director for the development team behind the new Xbox 360 game, said there is a "definite story arc" planned for Halo 4, 5 and 6, which will eventually form the second Halo trilogy, reports CVG.

  Halo 4 is a direct continuation of the storyline from Halo 3 and will mark the return of supersoldier Master Chief as the main hero, with the new story currently a matter of utmost secrecy.

  However, Mr Holmes noted that Halo 4's plot has been written with attention paid to the established story canon of the previous instalments, as well as the expanded fictional universe provided by the many spin-off novels and comics.

  Moreover, he revealed that the team has made sure that this tie-in fiction has included material that links directly to Halo 4 and beyond.

  Fans will be able to delve into all of Halo 4's secrets this Christmas, with the title being 343 Industries' first all-new Halo game since taking over stewardship of the series from creator Bungie.

  Published: 13/03/2012

• Halo 4 multiplayer to introduce perks system

  Halo 4 is set to mix up the acclaimed shooter franchise's multiplayer system with the introduction of a raft of perks and customisation options.

  Showing off the forthcoming Xbox 360 blockbuster at Microsoft's Xbox Showcase, developer 343 Industries revealed that the game will allow players to personalise every element of their Spartan warrior's appearance, which will have an impact on gameplay.

  The introduction of a perks system, which will see gamers evolving their online characters and capabilities as they progress, is reminiscent of similar features in the popular Call of Duty and Battlefield games.

  However, franchise development director Frank O'Connor reassured long-time fans that the core Halo identity will not be compromised by the new additions, only developed.

  Halo 4 is due out later this year and is the first brand new Halo game to be developed by 343 Industries, following the departure of series creator Bungie.

  The game will continue the story of iconic hero Master Chief and is designed as the launching point for an all-new Halo trilogy.

  Published: 06/03/2012

• Forza Motorsport 4 to feature Halo's Warthog

  Forza Motorsport 4 is to offer a special treat for Halo fans with the inclusion of the sci-fi shooter series' iconic Warthog.

  The gun-mounted all-terrain vehicle will be among the model on display in the new Xbox 360 racer's Autovista mode, which gives players a virtual tour of some of the world's most stylish cars.

  It means Halo lovers will be able to walk around and interact with the Warthog as though it were right in front of them, learning more about its specifications and features.

  To sweeten the deal further, the Warthog featured in the game will be a new model from the upcoming Halo 4, while the experience will be narrated by Cortana, Master Chief's popular AI companion from the classic games.

  Forza Motorsport 4 will launch in the UK next month and will feature hundreds of meticulously detailed cars from more than 80 manufacturers.

  It will also feature support for Kinect, increasing the immersion offered by Autovista mode even further and making it seem like players truly are interacting with vehicles such as the Warthog.

  Published: 02/09/2011

• Free art book for Halo Anniversary pre-orders

  In what is shaping up to be a fruitful day for far-sighted gamers, another major pre-order exclusive was revealed today, this time for the HD remake of the original Halo: Combat Evolved.

  The game has been coded afresh by 343 Industries, new custodian of the Halo series and the developer behind the upcoming Halo 4, and will add Kinect features, 3D support and a selection of new and classic multiplayer maps.

  Those pre-ordering from gamestation which would be right here, rather usefully will get an exclusive and seductively collectible art book, based on material from the posh and desirable Halo: The Art of Building Words coffee table tome.

  Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary will unload its lengthy title onto Xbox 360 on November 15th, at a budget price.

  Published: 01/09/2011

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