In a ridiculous yet surprisingly unsurprising announcement, the Obsidian-developed RPG, South Park: The Game has revealed its fifth and final class: The Jew. So, along with the Paladin, Wizard, Rogue and Adventurer class, you have the option of fighting as a member of the ethnic group known for its long history of diaspora and hardship. Though, if anyone can make this funny, it is definitely Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
After the train wreck that was the 2010 VGAs, Spike has attempted to fix all the issues that plagued the almost unwatchable show. Although we can debate whether this was actually an "award" show rather than one long trailer for upcoming blockbuster games, I do have to give them props for achieving a much higher level of quality in this year's installment. As for analyzing the perfomance, the easiest way to break this down is to forget any kind of structure and just highlight the good, the bad, and the memorable.
Supergiant Games, creator of the well-received XBLA game Bastion, will be giving players an early Christmas present this year in the form of a new DLC pack, titled The Stranger's Dream.
For all those looking to take their ninja skills to the streets and play against other like-minded silent assassins, you now can with Ninja Gaiden 3's expanded multiplayer component. Team Ninja has just released some screenshots showing off some of the action and features of their upcoming hack-and-slash adventure starring the baddest ninja of them all, Ryu Hayabusa.
Not one to keep with the status quo of movie scores, Hans Zimmer (Inception) has continued to push the envelope when it comes to the audio experience cinema goers have. As for The Dark Knight Rises, Hans seems to be taking it to 11 with a self described "outrageous and experimental" new score.
Capcom has just released a large and extensive update for its popular Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition. "Version 2012" will be a free patch for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC versions of the game. With this massive update, all 39 characters will be re-balanced, making for a more even-keeled playing experience that the hardcore fans have been lobbying for since the game's original release.
Finally, after years of frustrating rumors and conjecture about the embattled movie version of one of the greatest young-adult sci-fi novels ever written, the wheels have begun to turn on the long-awaited screen adaptation of Orson Scott Card's magnum opus, Ender's Game.
After the less than ideal start for the Call of Duty Elite service, game publisher Activision is finally revealing the full features available to those who are premium account members. The trailer attempts to convey that whatever type of player you are (run-and-gun, specialist, or heavy), Elite can help you become better due to the expansive options related to analyzing your own gameplay. It also details the inclusion of clans and tournaments to the mix and provides a good picture of what you should expect in the future.
Zipper Interactive, maker of the military shooter, SOCOM 4, is hard at work on Unit 13 for the Playstation Vita, which will be available on or around the handheld's February 2012 North American launch date.
If you feel Robin was not in Batman: Arkham City as much as you would have hoped, then get ready to receive a steady dose of the Boy Wonder. He's now available as a playable character, through downloadable content. The DLC bundle includes Dick Grayson himself, complete with two alternate skins and two new challenge maps. It will set you back $6.99 (560 Microsoft Points).
