Thanks to Idle Hands we get a gander at the new Disney game “Disney Infinity” which is what happens when Skylanders have sex with the cartridge of Kingdom Hearts.

This looks pretty phenomenal and bonus it has not only a Pirates of the Caribbean set but an Incredibles set as well.  It looks great and is pretty much on par with how Skylanders has manage to snag the interest of not only kids, but adults as well.

And yes, Jack Sparrow in my pocket has appeal, as does Barbossa..

I’m not sure if this will come to pass or not, but it sounds like it very well may be true.

IGN is reporting that Sony has asked for a patent on new tech that will allow them to make it impossible for there to be a 2nd hand or trade in future for their game line.  Basically it will install tech in the game discs that will only allow you to play the game on a single system.  That means you probably can’t take your game over to a buddies house or loan it out to anyone to play.  How will this affect rentals?  Who knows…

Here’s the article

Personally I think this is the worst possible move the company could make.  Sony games for the PS3 are already expensive.  They are also the company who made it impossible to retro play games for the PS2 on their PS3 system after the first string of the console was released.  That already angered a lot of gamers and customers.  This, if it is as bad as it sounds will be a knife to their business.

The PSVita, while a neat handheld, isn’t the breakout powerhouse that Sony hoped.  Its competing in iPad world and that’s hard to battle, especially when the Vita requires you to buy a mini disc for memory on top of an already spendy base price for the system itself.  On top of that the games are averaging around 30 bucks a pop.

Discuss…

Dishonored is set to be an amazing video game for PC and console gamers.  Set in the industrial city of Dunwall, Dishonored follows Corvo Atano, a legendary bodyguard to the Empress who is framed for her murder and forced to become an infamous assassin to seek revenge on those who conspired against him. Atano is aided in his quest by the Outsider, a powerful being who imbues him with magical abilities.

It’s got a stellar voice cast with Brad Dourif, Chloe Moretz, Susan Sarandon, and Carrie Fisher all on board.  It’s also got some truly messed up ways of killing people as the trailer below will show you, many of which can be done with rats.

I’m not sure why this amuses me so much, but it does.  I have issues, that’s not a surprise.  In any case, the game looks to be spectacular and will be hitting shelves this October.  You can check out more here via the games official website.

thanks to gammasquad for the heads up

Injustice:  God’s Among Us looks beautiful.  It also looks like a pure DC fighting game.  Grundy looks sweet and Superman needs to just always be burning things up with heat vision…cause (no pun intended) its hot.

Lord of Rings is hitting Lego hard. Just in time for the massive Hobbit frenzy, I’ve already seen LOTR sets hitting shelves at Walmart. Here’s some footage from the soon to be released Lego game of Fellowship. And yes, it’s as cute as you can imagine it would be.

This is Geek Dedication right here.  The first Castlevania redone via Minecraft.  Thanks to Gammasquad for the heads up on this.  I loves me some Castlevania in any form.

AT LAST!  The first episode of the Dragon Age inspired web series is up for your viewing pleasure.

The first episode stars Doug Jones (as the baddie mage) and Felicia Day (as the rougish elf.)  This looks to be a fun series.

Pre-Order Alice: Madness Returns at Amazon.com or GameStop To Receive Bonus Soundtrack

 

Original American McGee’s Alice Re-mastered and Available in PC Version of Alice: Madness Returns Only at the EA Store.com

 

On June 14, Electronic and Spicy Horse will release the highly-anticipated Alice: Madness Returns™— a dark and deranged action-adventure videogame that fans have been anticipating for over a decade. Gamers who don’t want to be late for a very important date can pre-order at any retail outlet nationwide; those that pre-order at GameStop, Amazon.com, orEA Store.com will receive an extra digital surprise. Pre-ordering the Xbox 360®, PlayStation®3 or PC version at these retailers will grant players a bonus digital download* of the game’s stunning original soundtrack with nine full songs plus an all-new track by Chris Vrenna, formerly of Nine Inch Nails.

Additionally, EA is thrilled to announce Alice: Madness Returns – The Complete Collection – a PC bundle that features a re-mastered version of the original American McGee’s Alice™. This PC version is exclusively available at EA Store.com and brings together both the original cult-classic prequel and the all new chapter in the Alice fiction together into a single package.  Both are rendered in stunning high-definition and teeming with outrageous characters and unforgettable adventures. Alice: Madness Returns – the Complete Collection is available for $49.99 in North America.

A sequel to the original hit from renowned designer American McGee, Alice: Madness Returns finds a grown-up Alice finally free from Rutledge Asylum for the Insane, but still grappling with the horror and survivor’s guilt of the tragic fire that killed her family 11 years earlier. Alice returns to Wonderland to uncover the truth about her past. But what was once a place of refuge has now been transformed into a sinister nightmare, and madness threatens to overcome both Alice and Wonderland. Alice: Madness Returns features the same distinct art style as the original game, but with new visuals, story and game design. Players will be able to explore highly-detailed worlds and engage in epic battles against a cast of truly diabolical characters.

For more information on Alice: Madness Returns, visit http://AliceMadnessReturns.com.
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The fine print:

 

*Offer expires 6/13/11. Code expires 9/13/11. Good only for new purchases of Alice: Madness Returns (“Product”). Valid only at participating retailers. Offer many not be substituted, exchanged, sold or redeemed for cash or other goods or services. Valid only in US and Canada. May not be combined with any other offer, gift card, rebate or discount coupon. Void where prohibited, taxed or restricted by law. Internet connection and EA account required. You must be 13+. EA may retire online features after 30 days notice posted on www.ea.com/2/service-updates. PC product requires acceptance of end user license agreement. Access to PC online features limited to on EA account.

See?  Was that so hard?  Wishes come true, again and again.  If you missed the tag above, let me reiterate:  The Complete Collection through the EA store is a digital download of the original game and the new game. It is NOT a hard copy.

I need a moment…and a towel. I’m overwhelmed… This is an add on for Call of Duty Black Ops that will be released at some point. And I….I just don’t know what to do when Freddy, Buffy, Machete, and Rooker come together to fight zombies.

(thanks to Robb for the heads up)

Dread Central is reporting that yes, we may see Freddy and Jason going toe to toe with the likes of Johnny Cage.

If this happens this Halloween as bonus downloadable content for the new Mortal Kombat game the dreams of many a horror fangirl and boy will come true.  Who’s the king of finger knives Baraka?  You really think you can out cut Freddy?

Words can’t describe the joy this would cause me to feel.