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Star Wars and EA Could Be A Perfect Match

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Mon, 05/06/2013 - 17:29
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A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away EA acquired the rights to publish Star Wars video games and in turn made the fantasies of gamers, movie fans, and self-professed geeks come to life. If such a thing occurred nearly a decade ago, back when EA was looked upon as a conglomeration of evil not unlike the Imperial Army, this news would've been one of disappointment, but now it’s a reality and actually good news all considered.

Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel [Review]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Thu, 04/18/2013 - 17:54
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Overall Feeling: 

Failing to build upon any of the established game mechanics or possible narrative elements that could’ve been explored, The Devil’s Cartel is an empty game that features some passable shooting which is plagued by lackluster controls, scenarios that feel repetitive, and a lack of any replayability outside of earning more cash to buy pointless upgrades and superfluous wardrobe changes.  Instead of improving on things we simply have a game that has somehow regressed and in turn assures that the Army of Two franchise will die with a whimper rather than going out with a bang like a true boss.

The Pros: 

+ Action is somewhat passable on a very base level.
+ Campaign is short so it’s easy to blow through in an afternoon and gain a hefty amount of Trophies/Achievements.
+ There’s a button/mechanic that allows you to blow stuff up. BIG EXPLOSIONS!

The Cons: 

- Plot is silly and characters lack any true chemistry or likeable traits.
- Action scenarios get repetitive due to shallow game mechanics.
- Glitches and random crashes are abound.
- Visuals boast a diversified color palette, but the fidelity is poor and borders on below average at times.
- Big Boi and B.o.B are in this game. Why?  What purpose do they have?

ShogunGamer.com Rating : 
5

Sometimes even the best game concepts can result in an experience that’s completely and utterly stupid.

Dead Space Franchise Reportedly Cancelled [Update]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Tue, 03/05/2013 - 05:54
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The Necromorph killing days of Isaac Clarke may officially be coming to an end based on a new rumor that is circulating.

Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel Set To Include Notable Hip-Hop Duo

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Fri, 12/07/2012 - 14:17
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If you’re a fan of rappers being shoe-horned into video games then you’re in luck as EA has acquired some talent to appear in one of their forthcoming games.  For whatever reason they may have, EA has decided to put acclaimed rapper Big Boi, formerly of Outkast, and B.O.B. in Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel. 

Not only will the duo contribute an original song in the third AoT entry, but they will also appear in the game - not just as bonus skins but as original characters. Yes, the marketing prowess of video game companies will never cease to amaze us am I right?

First Footage Of Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel Features Lots Of Explosions

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Tue, 08/14/2012 - 08:22
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After going through the typical announcement cycle that publishers like to follow this generation, EA has finally released the first gameplay video for Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel. The third installment of the AoT series sees two new protagonists step up in addition to a bigger focus on gritty gameplay with a cinematic edge compared to the previous entries which were almost plain in their execution.

First Wave Of Details For Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Wed, 08/08/2012 - 09:34
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Last week EA surprised us ever so slightly with the reveal of Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel. For the past few months we had known that a new AoT game was likely a thing due to a series of rumors and hints, but the lack of Salem & Rios in the leading roles and the March 2013 release date were otherwise unexpected.  Despite holding their yearly Summer press event, EA decided to keep details on Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel to a minimum but thankfully a few details has arisen thanks to Game Informer.

Army of Two Is Officially Coming Back With Grittier Dudebro Action

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 08:23
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The original dudebro classic is returning as EA has finally announced the next installment in the Army of Two franchise.  Absent at E3 this year, gamers wondered what would be next for the AoT franchise, especially in the wake of actor Joe Flanigan letting it slip that he would be voicing a character in the game.

Latest Dead Space 3 Screens Feature New Enemies and Lots Of Brown

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Tue, 07/24/2012 - 11:27
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Last month at E3 one of the many projects gamers wanted to see was revealed as EA finally lift the lid off of Dead Space 3.  We all knew that a third entry in the Dead Space series was happening, but with only unconfirmed rumors there was no knowing when or what the next entry in the sci-fi action-horror series would be.  Obviously we know what the end goal and direction of Dead Space 3 is now, and honestly it isn’t as spectacular as some had hoped it would be.

Dead Space 3 Is Finally Revealed...Sort Of At Least In These New Screens

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Thu, 05/31/2012 - 12:12
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EA may have just had some of their thunder stolen as the first screens of Dead Space 3 have leaked online.  News on Dead Space 3 has picked up in recent months with rumors pointing to the action being set on an icy planet and a co-op component being thrown into the mix.  Well for better or worse these screens confirm quite a few elements that will be in Dead Space 3 but the question is whether or not they’re actually make the game better or simply be detrimental to the experience.

EA's Jack The Ripper Game Is Finally Revealed But It's Still Cancelled

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 08:14
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Out of the many things that occurred in the video game industry one thing that left some of us baffled was the word that EA was going to do a game based on Jack the Ripper, the famed London based serial killer in the 1800s.  Originally it was thought that the game would follow the hunt for Jack, which to this day is still unsolved amid various conspiracy theories, but it was later leaked that the game would follow Jack as he fought demonic creatures, some of which presumably under the guise of British prostitutes.

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