Pikmin 3 is a quirky, serene, beautiful and engaging strategy game, which fans of the genre will surely enjoy. However, a short campaign, problematic artificial intelligence and GamePad control issues prevent it from being the masterpiece that we'd hoped for.
It's been a long wait for news regarding BioShock Infinite's promised downloadable content, but we can take solace in the fact that the silence has finally been broken.
Continuing with its plan to expand and improve its Pro Evolution Soccer franchise on a year-by-year basis, Konami has reached a deal with the Argentinian Football Association for Pro Evolution Soccer 2014. The agreement, which includes the addition of popular teams as well as regional commentators Mariano Closs and Fernando Niembro, will add to an interactive roster that always seems to be growing.
When it comes to Splinter Cell, Spies versus Mercenaries is the most talked about game mode - outside of the campaign, that is. Fans of the franchise love being able to assume the roles of stealthy spies and heavy weaponry-toting mercenaries, and were noticeably disappointed when it was confirmed that the series' last entry had overlooked the cooperative slash competitive multiplayer mode in favour of other options. Thankfully for those folks, though, things have changed this time around, with Ubisoft Toronto's debut project, Splinter Cell: Blacklist.
When Grand Theft Auto V launches on September 17, it will bring with it tons of gunplay, debauchery and social commentary. Not only that, though; there will certainly be lots of things other than missions to keep one's self busy with, whether it be driving exotic vehicles, skimming the water in fancy speedboats, taking to the skies or playing various sports. Regardless, carnage will be caused and the fast life will be lived through digital means by three unique characters.
Through the newswire, we have learned that Deep Silver has added another special edition set to its Saints Row IV retail line-up. However, while new special edition sets pop up from time to time, none have ever been like this, making the announcement of Emperor Zinyak's Game of the Generation Edition that much more noteworthy. It's not Deep Silver and Volition tooting their own horns that has caused the commotion, though, because, let's face it, they do that all the time when it comes to this particular tongue-in-cheek sandbox franchise. No, it's the additional items included within that have made a commotion, while bumping this 5000 copy set up to a lofty $129.99 price tag.
Spiders' science fiction RPG, Mars: War Logs, has performed an intergalactic jump from the PC world to consoles, and has made a new home on Xbox LIVE Arcade. That console exclusivity will only be short-lived, however, as the game will end up making its PSN debut sometime next month, in both Europe and North America.
Although it was originally announced as an Xbox One launch title, motion-oriented Kinect Sports Rivals will, in fact, not make Microsoft's opening day roster. That means those who are looking for a sport-filled, Kinect 2.0 motion fix, will have to wait until spring 2014 before they can hit the digital field running.
Today, it was revealed that Pro Evolution Soccer 2014, the next iteration of Konami's venerable footie franchise, will hit North, Central and South American retailers on September 24, for Xbox 360 and PS3. Versions for both PC and PSP will apparently follow.
When CD Projekt RED's The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt rides into North America, it will do so while carrying a Warner Bros. flag. We've just found out that the established publisher has picked up the local rights for the European game, and will handle both its promotion and distribution throughout Canada and The United States of America.