Duke Nukem Forever gameplay trailer

It's time to kick ass and chew bubble gum all over again. Itching for more Duke Nukem Forever? Well, here's over ten minutes of gameplay footage in all its uncensored glory. Topless women and more Duke shenanigans feature in this new trailer. It'll no doubt stir up more outrage from women's groups who are already petitioning for the game to be banned.

More publicity is no doubt what Gearbox is aiming for. Check out the trailer below and get your copy on June 14th in North America and June 10 in other regions.

Sequel to Sniper Elite Revealed

The sequel to 2005's Sniper Elite, which put you in the role of a sniper during the final days of World War II has now been confirmed. Titled Sniper Elite V2, developer Rebellion has teamed up with 505 Games in hopes to improve on the existing formula and have greater success in the process. The game will once again be set during World War II.

Sniper Elite V2 is still a ways off, with the game scheduled to be released in 2012 for the current consoles.

New Burnout title revealed?

Criterion put the Burnout series on hold to give the studio time to work on the Need for Speed reboot (Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit). In the meantime there hasn't been a new title in the series since Burnout Paradise, which was released in 2008. A listing on the Australian Classification Board for a Burnout title hints at a new multiplatform release known as Burnout Crash.

Burnout Crash is likely to be in development for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 and will hopefully be officially revealed soon. If the game is being rated already, it;s possible that the game is a downloadable title and not a full sequel to Burnout Paradise.

Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City revealed with trailer

Capcom has made a rather surprising announcement about the next game in the Resident Evil franchise. Intended to be released sometime near the end of the year, the new title, Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City will be developed by Slant Six games for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. The developer is known for the mediocre online only game, Socom Confrontation on PS3 Fans and critics alike cited major issues with the titles and it was patched multiple times only to break something new with each fix. Why Capcom chose the studio for the development of one of their biggest franchises is anyone's guess.

The latest iteration in the franchise will take a whole new direction, with four player co-op multiplayer modes in third person and likely takes inspiration from the Left 4 Dead games. Story wise, the game will provide a reinterpretation of the events in Resident Evil 2 and 3. See the teaser trailer below:

Duke Nukem Forever delayed once again

In a move that will have many skeptics rolling their eyes while muttering "I told you so", Gearbox has announced a delay to Duke Nukem Forever. However the game is still on track and the delay is short with just an extra month added to the wait. According to Gearbox head Randy Pitchford, Gearbox didn't want to rush the final polishing process even though they could  have made the May release date if they were forced to do so.

Duke Nukem Forever will now be released on June 14 in North America and June 10 in other regions. You'll be able to get it for either PS3, PC or Xbox 360.

Homefront sales high despite lackluster reviews

While short, the single player campaign in THQ's Homefront is good fun, even if it is just another modern warfare clone. The game has received mediocre reviews, but this hasn't stopped copies flying off the shelves. In fact, the game servers are having trouble coping with the amount of players logging on to play the game with 375,000 copies being sold on launch day alone.

After almost a week out on the shelves, Homefront is on its way to reach a million units with 850,000 copies, with around 60% being for Xbox 360 alone. The rest being made up of the PC and PS3 version.

Diablo III Heading to Consoles

Blizzard hasn't confirmed the matter via a press release or interview, but it's safe to say that Diablo III is indeed heading to consoles and will likely be available for both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. In the job listing section on the Blizzard website, the company is looking for people to work on the console version of the game.

The original Diablo was released for consoles, but the sequel was left as a PC exclusive. Blizzard has previously stated that they were seriously considering porting Diablo III to consoles and it now looks to be the case.

Serious Sam 3 to be Released in Summer

It's been a longtime coming, but Croteam has revealed that Serious Sam 3 is on track to be released later this summer for both consoles and PC. The arcade-style shooter gameplay which the series is know for will return with plenty of new features to boot!

Serious Sam 3: BFE will take place in 22nd century Egypt. The last struggle against Mental's invasion of beasts, creatures and mercenaries and serves as a prequel to Serious Sam: The First Encounter. Expect new enemies, new weapons and plenty more mayhem.

Operation Flashpoint: Red River - New Trailer & Release Date

Known for its emphasis on realism, the Operation Flashpoint series of games play very differently to the mainstream war shooters such as Call of Duty and Medal of Honor. Codemasters plans yet again to deliver an authentic military experience with their latest iteration in the franchise, Red River. You'll play as one member of the U.S. Marine Corps fire team. Together with three other members, you'll engage in firefights throughout Tajikistan.

Built for co-op play, players will be able to join games and jump into the action at any time to replace fellow AI players. Red River will be released on the 21st of April in Europe and on the 26th in the US for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. See the new trailer below:

Mass Effect 2 PS3 Demo Imminent - Mass Effect 3 Simultaneous Multiplatform Release

Mass Effect and its sequel are arguably the best sci-fi RPG's ever made, but were previously only available on PC and Xbox 360. Bioware has decided to go multiplatform with the trilogy. However due to publishing restictions, the original Mass Effect will not be seeing the light of day on the PS3. Instead, Mass Effect 2 will be the first released on January 18, 2011, with the third game garnering a simultaneous release on all three platforms (PS3, PC, Xbox 360) late next year. That's right, PS3 owners will get two Mass Effect games within the same year.

Bioware intends to up the ante with the final chapter in the trilogy and many are sure to hope the ending doesn't disappoint. While the third game won't be released for a while yet, a demo of Mass Effect 2 will be up on PSN very soon and will be ready to be enjoyed by PS3 gamers on the 24th of December.

New Batman: Arkham City Teaser Trailer

The sequel to one of the best games of last year has just received a brand spanking new trailer. Rocksteady studios is once again letting us helm the cowl of the famous Dark Knight and no longer within the confines of the Arkham Asylum. A whole city will now be yours to explore with a new story and the introduction of new classic characters from the Batman universe. Topped off with new gameplay features and Batman: Arkham City is sure to keep fans excited for the imminent fall release on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.

Check out the teaser trailer below:

Medal of Honor Banned from Military Bases

The new Medal of Honor game was banned from being sold on all U.S. military bases after receiving complaints from families and soldiers about the Taliban being a playable team in the multiplayer portion of the game.

EA caved in to the controversy and changed the name of the enemy to "Opposing Forces", likely in an attempt to have the game permitted to be sold on bases again and to alleviate some of the controversy. However, the name change did not result in the ban being lifted, with the military standing by their decision to keep the game from being sold on all bases.Small name change aside, Medal of Honor will be available on the 12th of October for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360...unless you're on a military base of course, than I recommend getting a copy from Play-Asia.com.

Duke Nukem Forever Coming 2011 - I kid you not!

Last year 3D Realms finally went bust and closed its doors, bringing the never ending development of Duke Nukem Forever to a close after 12 years. Having been a longtime source of jokes about its vapourware status, it seemed like an act of mercy to finally put it to rest. Nothing was really expected, as 3D Realms and publisher Take 2 went to court over who owned what. However, the sudden showing of the game at PAX along with a playable demo has clearly surprised many. Myself included.



Gearbox Software persuaded Take 2 to let them finish the game and have continued developing the game in the last year or so, hence the quick release date of 2011. It seems that Take 2 managed to wrangle the rights to the game from 3D realms after all, but bankruptcy will do that to you. Anyway, Duke Nukem Forever is coming to PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 and no it's really real this time and will definitely be completed and released this time. I'm serious. The jokes will finally stop...oh, who am I kidding?

Making Starcraft 2 for consoles

When Blizzard releases a game, it's pretty much a guaranteed license to print money. Starcraft 2 was a long time coming, but honestly, I was not interested, at all. I had stopped playing the real time strategy genre many years ago. I think Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War was the last RTS I had played, which was great by the way. Dawn of War removed the need for the micromanagement of resources, but the formula was getting stale.
However, when Starcraft 2 was released, I couldn't resist. Having such fond memories of playing Starcraft with a bunch of friends in a LAN, finally made me take the plunge into the sequel. Was it worth it? Indeed it was! Even though not much has changed, Starcraft was one of the best RTS games ever made. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, right? The campaign is great fun and only starts to get a little stale near the end.

I think the game could benefit from being ported to consoles. You might remember the first Starcraft was ported to the Nintendo 64? That was an odd choice. While the PlayStation had seen the likes of Warcraft II, Command & Conquer, Z and Red Alert to name a few, someone made the decision to release Starcraft on the N64. It didn't sell very well, obviously.

The biggest complaint for RTS games on consoles has always been the lack of a mouse and keyboard setup. On the PS3 this could be rectified with a USB mouse and keyboard, but the lack of USB ports on the console makes this a bit of a hassle. Both are used up in this setup and it's not much fun using a keyboard (let alone a mouse) on the ground or on your lap. But with the Kinect and Move being released, we have new controller opportunities. Would these controllers provide the ultimate precision for commanding your troops, or would it all be a futile attempt of frustration from lack of accuracy and tired limbs from flailing your arms around? We'll know more when the hardware is released.

Bargain Pick - Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer Limited Edition

If you're up for some classic shooter action, but don't have a PS3 or prefer a boxed copy of your games instead of a download, then you'll be happy to know that Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer Limited Edition for PC is available for the very attractive price of just US$ 9.90.

That's $40 off the regular price! Hurry, this is a limited offer and only while stocks last! At this price, you'll want to buy two or three. It'll make a great present for your friends or loved ones. Don't miss out!

Limited Edition Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer Under 10 Bucks

The Limited Edition PC version of Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer is this week's Play-Asia Weekly Special. This really is an awesome deal for any of you that may have been waiting for this to come down in price. $9.99 USD is a steal for everything you get with the limited edition. In fact, if you play Söldner-X on PSN, I'd recommend that you get this deal on the PC version just to get all these hard-copy extras that you'll never see in the PS3 version:

• Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer software (PC CD-ROM)
• Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer Limited Edition slip case
• Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer Original Soundtrack CD
• Söldner-X: Tactical Reference Book (English, 52 pages, hardcover)
• Certificate of purchase (serial numbered)
• Manual (English, 16 pages)
• Online key (required for high score upload)

Check out this High Definition video of Söldner-X!