Sega sends word that the collector’s edition for The House of the Dead: Overkill will come encased in an exclusive collector’s slipcase and is accompanied by an exclusive graphic novel. It will only be available through selected retailers as a pre-order bonus.
More interesting, however, is the addition of a “Prelude to an OVERKILL” graphic novel that tells the stories of Agents Washington and Varla Gunns on the night before the events of the game. It has been illustrated by Steve Copter of dissident punk bad “Black Mekon”.
The game is due out exclusively for the Wii in February 2009.
A new behind-the-scenes trailer for F.E.A.R. 2 has been released, showing off some scary footage from the horror shooter, as well as an interview with two developers talking about how they built the game.
Fifteen new high-resolution screenshots from Resident Evil 5. The highly anticipated action sequel is due out sometime next year on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. A demo announcement is expected soon.
Capitalizing on the success of Dead Space, EA today announced that they will be releasing premium upgrade packs for the in-game hero. Starting November 13, you will be able to download quite a few new suits and weapons, including some very strong ones.
Hit the jump for the full list of items. The DLC will be released on both PS3 and Xbox 360. No plans for a PC release were given.
Just in time for Halloween, Paradox Interactive has announced the Penumbra Collection, a compilation title that combines Penumbra: Overture and Penumbra: Black Plague together with the puzzle-oriented expansion pack Requiem. It is expected sometime during the first quarter of 2009.
Penumbra is a survival horror series that emphasizes problem solving and psychological thrills. It uses the first-person perspective and is powered by a custom-designed 3D engine developed by Frictional Games, its developer.
Following up on their episodic format for Alone in the Dark, Atari has announced that the game will feature a DVD-style chapter menu, which will allow players to rewind or fast-forward through the game. Players can play through any chapter they want, whenever they want. However, the ending will only be unlocked once the full game has been played through.
It will also feature a “previously on…” cinematic before each chapter, showing gameplay and story moments from past sessions.
Alone in the Dark is due out next month for PC, PS2, Xbox 360 and Wii. A PS3 version is in the works for release later this year.
Further hyping the upcoming Alone in the Dark game, Atari and Milan Records today announced their collaboration to release the soundtrack for the horror game on May 24. The score was composed by Olivier Deriveire and performed by world famous, Grammy Award-winning choir The Mystery of Bulgarian Voices.
“For its first release of a video game soundtrack, Milan Records is very proud to be associated with such a classic series as Alone in the Dark,” said Nick Bobetsky, VP Sales and Marketing, MILAN RECORDS. “This is an original and powerful soundtrack, which goes beyond what you would normally expect in a video game.”
The game itself will ship to stores on June 20 and June 24 in Europe and North America, respectively, for PS2, Wii, PC and Xbox 360; the PS3 version will be released sometime later this year. Below is the full track listing for the soundtrack:
- Prelude to an End
- Edward Carnby
- The Fissure
- Collapsing Floors
- The Façade
- Reception Hall
- The Humanz
- Who Am I?
- Central Park
- Crying NY
- Loneliness
- Bethesda Fight
- Killing The Fissure
- No More Humans
- Truth
- Niamam
- The Light Carrier Test
- Shto Li (A cappella)
- The Final Gate
- The Choice
- An End for a Prelude
Some new screenshots from Silent Hill: Homecoming, the fifth entry in the series, have been released, showcasing the ‘nurse’ enemy in action. The game is slated for release this September on PS3 and Xbox 360.
Some brand new, high resolution imagery from Dead Space, the upcoming survival horror set in space.
As per a feature in this month’s issue of Games for Windows magazine, Eden Games has delayed Alone in the Dark (PC, PS2, PS3, Wii and Xbox 360). The game, originally expected this March, will now be released in September.
Five new screenshots from Condemned 2: Bloodshot, the upcoming sequel to the hobo-basher from Sega.
Some new screenshots from Penumbra Black Plague that is scheduled for release during Q1 2008.
Another squad member video from Clive Barker’s Jericho has been released. This time it focuses on Cole, who is described as a “reality hacker”.
The official storyline of Penumbra: Black Plague was recently revealed by its publisher Paradox Interactive. Here’s the scoop:
Penumbra: Black Plague is a creepy and dark psychological horror experience featuring the adventures of Philip as he sets of in search of his dead father.A letter from a dead man.
A secret buried beneath frozen wasteland.
A dark, sinister family mystery.
Philip’s life will never be the same again…
Trapped in a shadowy, underground complex, intrepid explorer Philip is determined to discover the truth behind his father’s disappearance.
Surrounded by enemies and assaulted by terror from all sides, Philip must collect clues and solve vexing puzzles while combating the gnawing psychological terrors that assail his mind and threaten to strip him of his sanity. Can Philip master his fear and finally uncover the truth behind a mystery that has haunted him for a lifetime? Only you can decide…
The second and final entry in the series is scheduled for release worldwide during Q1 2008.
New bloody screenshots from Condemned 2.
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