by Jonathan Weilbaecher, Feb 10 2012 // 1:30 PM
Diablo is one of those franchises that exists in every gamers dreams. It was one of the classic Blizzard titles that has been long lost in the success of World of Warcraft and Starcraft, but there has always been hope that we would see a return to the action RPG franchise.
So a few years ago it was announced that Diablo 3 was officially on the way, and the world of video games seemed like a happier place. However, A funny thing happened on the way to Gamestop and the release missed an originally planed 2011 release window. Reports of an early 2012 release were heard, but alas we have at least a few more months to wait.
Activision announced in a recent financial report that Diablo 3 is currently expected for the middle of the year, killing any hope that we would see the game sooner rather than later.
That was not the only disappointing news for Blizzard fans in the report. The long awaited second part of Starcraft 2 and the next World of Warcraft expansion are on shaky ground for a 2012 release. Blizzard is only expected to ship one other title this year in addition to Diablo 3, meaning one or both of those two announced projects is going to be pushed to 2013.
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Posted in: Action · Activision · Announcements · Fantasy · News · Prequels and Sequels · Video Games
Tagged: Action, Activision, Announcments, Diablo 3, Diablo III, MMO, News, Release Date, RPG, RTS, Starcraft, Video Games, World of Warcraft
by Jonathan Weilbaecher, Feb 7 2012 // 2:00 PM
Ever since the beginning of the motion gaming movement we have been waiting for a game that lets us slice and dice with a lightsaber. Finally that dream is becoming a reality with the brand new game Star Wars Kinect, a motion based game that puts you in the Jedi army during the thick of the clone wars.
This game was originally meant to be released last year, but a release date has finally been confirmed for the long awaited project, April 3rd. And to celebrate the release a special edition Kinect bundle pack is being released with a 320GB R2-D2 themed 360, a C3-PO gold controller, a white Kinect and of course the game as well.
Additionally more details about what we can expect in the game have been released, including the new Duels of the Fate mode which pits you one-on-one against Sith baddies, cool. Also a Galactic Dance-Off where you can take on Darth Vader Dance Central style, much less cool.
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Posted in: Action · Announcements · Microsoft · Movies · News · Sci-Fi · Star Wars · Tech · Video Games · Xbox 360
Tagged: Announcments, Kinect, Microsoft, Motion Controllers, News, R2-D2, Release Date, Special Edition, Star Wars, Star Wars Kinect, Video Games, Xbox 360
by Matt Raub, Jun 3 2009 // 3:19 PM
Tired of trying to remember when your favorite indie or big budget movie hits theaters, or which theater you can use that gift card you got last Christmas at? Well, look no further, because a site that has snuck by the radar is here to help.
Check out bigscreenbiz.com for all things in the world of movie business, including exactly who owns what chain and where (Like how far the reach of Bowtie Cinemas extends).
Also, if you’re a big classic theater fan (and what big movie buff isn’t?), theirs a whole list of classifieds for the movie nerd that wants it all, from movie memorabilia to theater decor to vintage popcorn makers.
So whether you’re interested in souping up your living room to look like a every film aficionado’s fantasy, or you’ve finally decided to live the dream and open your own indie reel house, check out bigscreenbiz.com for a few hours of interesting clicks.
Be sure to check out last week’s Weblink Wednesday: RunPee.com
Posted in: Filmmaking · Movies · Weblink Wednesday
Tagged: bigscreenbiz.com, Movie Theater, Release Date, Weblink Wednesday