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Review: The Simpsons Arcade Game (XBLA)

dcollins@gamefocus.ca David COLLINS — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:22:00 -0500

The good old days are back once again! First, Konami brought us the coin-op classic, X-Men Arcade. Now, we are getting the fan-favorite The Simpsons Arcade Game. Old school enthusiasts and classic gamers will be thrilled to hear that this one is finally available on today’s hardware. Should you grab it? Check out my review....

First In-Game Screenshots For The Last of Us

baidwaytidway@azurny.mazowsze.pl Vincent DESHAIES — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:45:19 -0500

Game Informer has revealed the very first in-game screenshots of Naughty Dog’s ’The Last of Us’ today. The upcoming Playstation 3 exclusive is set for release in late 2012 or early 2013 and is developed by a previously secret second development team at Naughty Dog.

Xenoblade Chronicles Has A Release Date For North America

baidwaytidway@azurny.mazowsze.pl Vincent DESHAIES — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:45:00 -0500

The Wii U is coming out by the end of this year, but that doesn’t mean you should count the Wii out yet! Here’s proof: We finally have a release date for the North American version of Xenoblade Chronicles, which received rave reviews since it hit the European market last August. So dust off your Wii consoles and get ready to play what could very well...

Quebecor Media Steps Into Video Game Industry

flaroche@game-focus.com Fred LAROCHE — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:15:25 -0500

Quebecor Media, one of the largest telecommunications and media holding companies in Canada, announced today its participation in a new video games developer called BlooBuzz. The new studio will be developing casual gaming titles to take advantage of this rapidly growing market, especially on mobile platforms. BlooBuzz will be operating in Saguenay, Quebec on the ashes of...

Mass Effect 3 Demo To Allow Temporary Xbox Live Gold

jo.hnsm.it.h.e.s.s.7@gmail.com Ryan FOSTER — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:45:14 -0500

I think we were all going to download the upcoming Mass Effect 3 demo regardless, but now those silver Xbox Live members have another reason to. Bioware themselves have confirmed on the official forums that every download of the Mass Effect 3 demo will "include a limited time Gold access". No specific details about how they plan to provide the free Gold time has...

Syndicate To Not Use Online Pass

jo.hnsm.it.h.e.s.s.7@gmail.com Ryan FOSTER — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:28:16 -0500

Online passes, typically included for free in brand new copies of some of the latest video games, have certainly been an annoyance for some online gamers. Being a company well known for doing this kind of thing, you would think EA would include an online pass packaged into their upcoming action shooter Syndicate. However, gamers were truly taken into consideration here....

THQ Unveils Huge DLC Plan For UFC Undisputed 3

dcollins@gamefocus.ca David COLLINS — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:12:21 -0500

Sports titles are ripe for post-launch DLC. Roster updates, character downloads, and other tweaks and additions make a perfect supplement, especially for non-annual releases, such as THQ’s 20 month release cycle they have for their UFC franchise. With the latest edition, UFC Undisputed 3, about ready to grace store shelves (February 14th), THQ finally tipped their...

The Last Of Us Release Window Revealed

jo.hnsm.it.h.e.s.s.7@gmail.com Ryan FOSTER — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:54:37 -0500

The announcement trailer for Naughty Dog’s upcoming survival adventure, The Last of Us, certainly wowed gamers everywhere in December, or at the very least, got our attention. While not much is known about this title, including a release date, Game Informer has given us the next best thing. According to the popular gaming magazine, we can expect to see The Last...

PS3 Sees Elite Modern Warfare 3 Content Drop Feb 28th

dcollins@gamefocus.ca David COLLINS — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:25:54 -0500

While Call of Duty Elite subscribing Xbox 360 players have been enjoying the new Modern Warfare 3 maps for a bit now, there has been no sign of when PS3 gamers will get their hands on the new content, thanks to Microsoft’s times exclusivity agreement with Activision. Rest easy Sony faithful, the date has been announced. If you are an Elite subscriber, PS3 Modern...

Your Shape Has Some New Year Fitness Fun For You

dcollins@gamefocus.ca David COLLINS — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:58:00 -0500

With a month already checked off for the new year, it may be time to take stock of your resolutions. One of the most common is to get in shape, so Ubisoft took this opportunity to remind you about all the activities that their Your Shape franchise has to offer. To be honest, after dabbling with it for the last few months, Your Shape Fitness Evolved has become one of my...