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Deals: $15 gift card with CoD: World at War, Valkyria Chronicles $45
We've uncovered some money-saving deals for our readers this fine Sunday. Call of Duty: World at War is $59.99 but comes with a $15 gift card over at Toys "R" Us. Valkyria Chronicles is $44.99 at Circuit City. Both offers are in-store only and valid till November 15th. Furthermore, both games were selected in our November Buyer's Guide -- you won't regret picking them up.Source -- Toys "R" UsSource -- Circuit City
Worldwide PS3 releases for the week of November 9th
Not the biggest week ever (unless you're in Japan), but at least that means Mirror's Edge will get the attention it deserves. While you're not running and jumping across buildings Americans will have a chance to go back to World War II, while Europeans will have plenty to sing about with two SingStar titles. Here's the full release list:US Games Mirror's Edge [Gamestop offers free bag; amazon.com offers $10 gift card] Call of Duty World of War [Gamestop offers free in-game weapon; amazon.com offers $10 gift card] WWE Smackdown Vs Raw 2009 (Collector's Edition) Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 European Games SingStar ABBA SingStar Vol 3 Shaun White Snowboarding Mirror's Edge Asian Games Mirror's Edge Derby Time Online FIFA Soccer 09 Major League Baseball 2K8 MotorStorm Pacific Rift Resistance 2 Samurai Dou 3 SOCOM: Confrontation Release dates are constantly subject to change, so be sure to check with your local retailer before heading out. Your PS3 is region free, so feel free to import any of the above titles. Do, however, keep in mind that downloadable content is locked to specific regions, so you'll need to get your DLC for US games from the US PSN Store.
Video: World at War 'slow-mo' launch trailer
Activision and Treyarch just released the official Call of Duty: World at War launch trailer and it comes complete with fire, assassination moves, explosions and a ten gallon jug full of slow motion effects. The kind of super slow motion that only enhances the action on screen. Enjoy the trailer, enjoy slow motion, and enjoy the rock n' rollin' musical track. It's a World at War.
Call of Duty: World at War beta now open to all on XBL
Didn't get in on the Call of Duty: World at War beta action in mid-October? Well, you're in luck. Activision has gone and made the beta available to everyone via the Xbox Live Marketplace as of right now.We're downloading it at this very moment to see if it's identical to the updated beta release rolled out on Oct. 20. It weighs in at just under 890MB, so, if you've got the space, download it and cast a "NO" vote on Nazis ... with a flame thrower.[Thanks, Austin]
CoD: World at War beta now on the XBLM
Surprise! The Call of Duty: World at War multiplayer beta is now available for download off the Xbox Live Marketplace right this very moment. Really, go look for yourself.Previously, the World at War beta was only available to those who were members of CallofDuty.com, won codes via gaming websites or pre-ordered the game at Gamestop stores. Now, the 890MB beta download is on the Marketplace. So, give it a download, kill some zombies wish you could kill zombies and tell us what you think.[Thanks, Sergio M]
See the Call of Duty: World at War 'Nazi Zombie' mode
The only thing worse than Nazis: undead Nazis. It's with this in mind that Treyarch has seen fit to include a frightful "Nazi Zombie" co-op multiplayer game type in Call of Duty: World at War.As you can see for yourself in the video after the break, these re-animated soldiers of the Third Reich may shamble in place of goose-stepping, but their relentlessness is unmatched. From what we've seen of it, the mode most reminds us of the wave-based Horde co-op in Gears of War 2. If we had to choose between Locust and Nazi Zombies (or is that Zombie Nazis?) we'd have to go with the latter.[Via X3F]
Video: Zombies at War, first footage of the new World at War mode
A few days ago Treyarch announced a special mode included in Call of Duty: World at War that unlocks once the game has been completed. Dubbed the Nazi Zombie co-op mode, the additional feature pits gamers against hordes of zombies armed with World War II era weaponry. Cue your best, "World Exclusive" voice-over and watch the first footage of the mode above. We're conflicted about the mode though because while it looks cool it does seem a little silly to have something so historically innacurate in a World War II game -- flamethrowers don't traditionally carry that much ammo. Someone at the Treyarch research desk totally needs to be talked to about this.
The Best of Big Download: October 20-27
What a week. We started with the long awaited BioWare Star Wars MMO announcement, then had the official word on E3 2009 getting big again and ended the week with friggin' NAZI ZOMBIES!. You can't get much better than that.Exclusive features Previews: We got an invite to the big Star Wars: The Old Republic press event and have a full report on what may be the next big MMO game. Reviews: We have the final verdict on the PC version of Brothers In Arms: Hell's Highway. Interviews: We have interviews with the dev teams behind Call of Duty: World at War, Neverwinter Nights 2: Storm of Zehir, Battlefield Heroes and Wanted: Weapons of Fate, plus a chat with MMO dev Turbine on their future expansion plans. E3 Booth Model Retrospective: We look back at over 10 years of E3 booth models in this gallery feature Celebs take over Red Alert 3: So what famous actors and MMA fighters are in the cut scenes in the upcoming RTS game? This gallery feature has the answer. Mac Monday: Our look at Mac games takes a look at the special edition of Hollow Ground. MODMonday: This week our mod column takes a look at the Doomsday Engine which puts some new features in old Doom engine games. Indie Showcase: Our indie games column this week takes a look at four game titles you may want to check out. Boot Disk: Our look at classic PC games is for a true classic title, Doom Big Ideas: Our weekly column about game industry themes looks at the coming of the mature gamer. Freeware Friday: Our look at free games is all about the online multiplayer shooter Continuum Virtual Bargain Bin: Want a cheap game to play? This week our column picks the action-RPG Sacred Gold. BigCast: It's our regular weekly podcast on all things PC gaming. Contests: You like free games? We have three copies of Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3 we are giving away to some lucky readers.
Call of Duty: World at War includes Nazi Zombie Mode
Looks like Treyarch has taken a cue from Valve's upcoming Left 4 Dead and the world's love of zombie action. Developer Treyarch has revealed that Call of Duty: World at War will include a Nazi Zombie Mode, in the latest edition of GameTrailers TV. Once the single player campaign has been completed players will gain access to the mode which sends waves of Nazi Zombie adversaries in the players direction.The mode sports an economy system which allows players to purchase new weapons and rebuild barricades to slow down the zombie rush. How crazy does it get? According to Treyarch the team got to the 23rd wave before becoming overwhelmed by the zombie horde. Now that is a cool little extra. Gallery: Call of Duty: World At War Nazi Zombie Mode
Call of Duty: World at War co-op mode pits players against Nazi zombies
There's been a number of pleasant surprises that have come out of Treyarch's upcoming installment in the wildly lucrative Call of Duty franchise -- such as the inclusion of Jack Bauer, and its uncanny resemblance to the previous, well-received chapter in the series. However, last night's episode of GameTrailers TV brought another shocking (yet welcome) revelation, straight from the mouth of Treyarch studio head Mark Lamia -- Call of Duty: World at War will contain a four-player, co-op zombie (of the Nazi variety) survival mode.Those who currently aren't busy scraping pieces of their blown mind off of the wall behind them will probably be interested in a few details Lamia mentioned -- the gameplay mode (which is unlocked upon the completion of the single player campaign) will place four players in a central structure, then assail them with wave upon wave of undead national socialists. Throughout the game, players will collect money which can be used to fortify their compound, or purchase new weapons. Also, there will be Nazi zombies.Stoked parties can catch a glimpse of the SS Zombocalypse in Chapter Four of last night's GTTV episode, now available online.
FilePlanet giving away World at War beta keys
Attention soldiers: Looking to enlist in the good beta fight of Call of Duty: World at War? According to a slew of tipsters, FilePlanet is offering a limited supply of beta codes to some lucky members beginning today. In order to qualify, players must sign-up for a FilePlanet account or use an existing account -- a free account works, too -- and wait for notification if they've been selected for the Xbox 360 test. Recently, Treyarch increased the level cap to 24 adding new perks and challenges to the online fray, the developer aims to give its upcoming Pacific-theater, World War II shooter an extra push before it releases to retail this November. Players looking for beta access are urged to register for the contest as soon as possible because codes are going fast. Looking for more on Call of Duty: World at War? Check out our impressions, including video footage. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in]
Trophies: Call of Duty: World at War
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Call of Duty: World at War beta impressions
Jack Bauer yelled at me last night. Well, technically it wasn't really him but the commander's voice who calls in artillery strikes and rabid dogs for the Americans as portrayed by Canadian television superhero Keifer Sutherland in the multiplayer beta for Call of Duty: World at War. After releasing last week we decided to spend some extra time to develop our thoughts on the highs and lows of Treyarch's upcoming shooter. Jump in for more footage and our thoughts on the beta version of the multiplayer experience. Gallery: Call of Duty: World at War
Call of Duty producer hints at end to WWII games
Could Treyarch soon be joining Infinity Ward on the list of developers who've left World War II behind? Activision's senior producer on Call of Duty: World at War, Noah Heller, seems to be hinting at just that in a recent interview with the U.K.'s Official Xbox Magazine.Heller said, "I won't let your readers read into the comment too much, but we are showing the final battles of the Pacific and the European Theatre and that lets us put a close to the war. I'm sure game companies will be making World War II games for years to come and World War II is a very classic war. But we're happy that we put the war to bed."And yes, we know how ironic it is that we are, in fact, reading into the comment. So sue us.
Call of Duty: World at War beta updated today
The Call of Duty: World at War beta has been updated. On the official forums, Treyarch developer "JD_2020" has introduced "some Hardcore playlists," including a Search and Destroy playlist. More importantly, the level cap has been raised to 24, giving players access to new weapons, challenges and perks. Additionally, some (but not all) of the bug fixes should be in this patch, with more expected as the beta goes on.Kudos to Treyarch for granting new features to the beta while it goes on. Despite a few noted caveats, we're still enjoying the multiplayer. Speaking of which, we've got 5 beta codes left to give out this afternoon, so enter here if you still need one.[Thanks, phillyo2]
World at War beta update raises level cap, adds playlists
Treyarch community manager JD just posted an update on the official Call of Duty: World at War forums, informing the masses that a World at War beta update is headed our way. An update that'll increase the leveling cap and add a few new playlists. The update will release sometime later today or on Saturday, adding hardcore playlists, a search and destroy playlist and will increase the level cap to 24 which unlocks new perks and challenges. The update will also fix some game bugs and glitches. So, watch your head ... a World at War beta update is about to drop.[Via 360sync]
Joyswag: Enlist in the Call of Duty: World at War beta
Update: Contest is over! Check your emails tonight!Looking to play the Call of Duty: World at War beta this weekend? We've got ten Call of Duty: World at War beta codes to give out (for Xbox 360, just to clarify). We'll give out five via this post and the other five will be handed out on The Official Joystiq Twitter™ sometime tonight and tomorrow. All you have to do is tell us what war you think the Call of Duty should be set in next. The war on drugs? A Klingon Scuffle? A war ... of words?To enter this giveaway: Leave a comment telling us what war setting you would want to see for a future Call of Duty. Limit 1 entry per person per calendar day (comment more than once and Infinity Ward will next develop Call of Duty: Truffle Shuffle Warfare. You want to tempt fate?) This entry period ends at 6:00pm ET on Friday, October 17th. We'll randomly select 5 winners at that time to each receive one (1) code for entry into the Xbox 360 Call of Duty: World at War beta. For a list of complete rules, click here. Our friends at GameDaily are also hosting a giveaway, so check it out.
Joystiq hands-on: Call of Duty: World at War beta
click for the full, embiggened gallery var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/xbox/Hands_on_with_Call_of_Duty_World_at_War_beta'; This week, we had the chance to enlist into the Call of Duty: World at War beta for Xbox 360, which features a handful of online maps to play. What follows is a back-and-forth discussion of our initial impressions after playing the game for a few hours. Alexander Sliwinski: Um, isn't it just Call of Duty 4 with a different setting? Ross Miller: More or less, and I think that's a great way to describe the game: It's Call of Duty 4, with a few differences. For example, instead of helicopters, you've got dogs.
World at War beta tokens being awarded
Activision has unleashed the Call of Duty: World at War beta token flood gates and officially launched the friends and family beta. What? Not considered to be part of the uber l33t CoD friends and family? Then know that they've also started the beta code awarding process where, if you're a prestigious member of the Call of Duty community you'll get an invite in the coming days. Or, for the not so loyal, you can simply pre-order World at War at Gamestop and you'll be guaranteed beta entry. Good luck and play safe![Thanks, to everyone who sent this in]
COD: World at War achievements revealed
360Sync has revealed the entire list of achievements for Call of Duty: World at War, the next installment in the long standing war series. The achievements are pretty standard, offering points for completing various levels and tasks within those levels during the campaign. Some are reserved for solo play only, while others can be achieved in co-op as well. Our favorite is probably 'No Safe Place' which awards 15 gamerscore for burning an enemy out of a tree with a flamethrower.Also worth noting is that there aren't any achievements for online versus multiplayer. It appears that restricting achievements to the main campaign has become the mantra for Call of Duty games, as Call of Duty 4 had no online achievements either. Head over to 360Sync to check out the full list.
