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Today in Gaming News – March 27, 2012

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March 27, 2012 By In Apple, iPad, Microsoft, News, PC, Playstation 3, Sony, Xbox 360

Robert ‘FourZeroTwo’ Bowling departs from Infinity Ward

The face of Infinity Ward, Robert ‘FourZeroTwo’ Bowling has resigned from the developer and Activision today. Serving as the creative strategist for Call of Duty and lead at Infinity Ward, Bowling announced his resignation via Twitter.

Activision had this to say about his departure:

“We sincerely thank Robert for his many years of service. He’s been a trusted and valued member of the Infinity Ward team. We wish him all the best on his decision to pursue future opportunities.”

Bowling has yet to announce where he will be going next.

 

Shoot Many Robots heads to PC on April 6, features pre-order bonuses

After releasing a couple of weeks agoon Xbox 360 and Playstation 3, developer Demiurge’s 2D run-and-gu platformer Shoot Many Robots is heading to PC. Currently set for release only on Steam, the game will be available on April 6. Ubisoft has also added some Valve-themed pre-order bonuses to sweeten the deal.

Those who purchase the game between now and launch will recieve a set of gear which will allow the main character to become Half-Life‘s Gordon Freeman while some robots will be replaced with Portal 2 turrets. Also included will be a backpack item for Team Fortress 2 which can be equipped by the Pyro and Medic calsses.

The game will cost $10 when released. There will also be a “Buy 3, Get 1 Free” promotion for the game which will surely encourage many to spread the love and pick up a few extra downloads for their friends.

 

Xbox Live receives HBO Go, MLB.tv and Comcast Xfinity Apps

Xbox Live’s latest update adds some premium streaming video content from HBO Go, MLB.tv, and Comcast Xfinity. The update, which was announced via Major Nelson’s blog won’t replace cable as users will need a cable subscription to access the features.

Gamers can use their Kinect to control the Xfinity and MLB.tv apps with their voice or hand motions. Kinect can also be used with HBO Go to control the service’s entire catalog with your voice.

Comcast users who are worried about their bandwidth cap will be happy to know that the company has announced that Xfinity on Demand on Xbox will not count against bandwidth caps:

“Since [Xfinity On Demand] is being delivered over our private IP network and not the public Internet, it does not count against a customer’s bandwidth cap. XFINITYTV.com and the XFINITY TV app stream content over the public Internet and count toward the customer’s bandwidth cap,”

Users can now head to Xbox Live to download all three of these premium content apps.

 

Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition on iPad will cost $10 or less and support multiplayer

Beamdog has revealed to Kotaku that the iPad version of Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition will cost $10 or less and support multiplayer. Talking to Kotaku, Beamdog COO Cameron Tofer didn’t confirm a final price for the app but did note that a price ”past ten dollars doesn’t make sense.”

Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition is set for release on PC and iPad later this year.

Uncharted 3: Drake Deception Collector’s Edition and Retailer Exclusives Detailed

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June 3, 2011 By In News, Playstation 3, Sony


Sony has lifted the veil on the Collector’s Edition and Pre-Order Retail Bonuses for Uncharted 3: Drakes Deception.

The Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception Collector’s Edition will retail for $99.99 and comes loaded with:

  • Nathan Drake Statue from Sideshow Collectibles
  • Drake’s belt buckle
  • Drake’s ring/necklace
  • “Steelbook” game case in a Travelling Chest.

Retailers will have a few exclusive bonuses to entice you to pre-order with them:

  • Best Buy – Regeneration Booster – Allows you to “boost your healing power to recover from your wounds more quickly.”
  • Amazon – Carpet Bomb Kickback–Allows you to send out three grenades with a single throw to blanket your opponent or take out a group of opponents with multiple explosions. Clip Size Mod for Para 9–Allows you to increase the size of the bullet clip for your Para 9 side arm and spend more time shooting your opponents before having to reload. Clip Size Mod for G-MAL–Allows you to increase the size of the bullet clip for your G-MAL long gun and spend more time shooting your opponents before having to reload
  • GameStop – Creepy Crawler Kickback – Allows you to “turn into a swarm of deadly creatures for a limited time and overwhelm your enemies.”
  • Walmart – Callout Mod for AK-47 – Allows you to “equip your AK-47 with a laser sight that enables your entire team to see the location of the opponent you are currently targeting.”
  • Other Participating Retailers – Uncharted 3 PSN Avatar & Static Theme for PS3 – Self explanatory.

Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception will release on November 1, 2011.

Original Mass Effect 2 Pre-Order Bonuses Available for Free on PSN for Limited Time

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January 5, 2011 By In Images, News, Playstation 3, Sony, Videos

PS3 gamers who pick up Commander Shepard’s latest adventure on their console of choice will be able to download pre-order bonuses that were available for the original versions of the game. These pre-order bonuses will be available for free on the PSN.

The bonuses are:

  • The Terminus Armor (Increases speed and shields, augments ammo capacity)
  • M-490 Blackstorm Heavy Weapon (creates tiny black holes)

These pre-order bonuses originally found on the Xbox 360 and PC versions of the game will be distributed through the PSN until February 23, 2011.

Source: Mass Effect 2 Facebook