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Hellboy: The Science of Evil trailer is chock-full of punching
Everyone's favorite stone-fisted, demonic antihero is following in the grand tradition of superhero adaptations -- begin with a cult classic Dark Horse mini-series, follow that up with a film adaptation starring the incredible Ron Perlman, and then continue to make the obligatory licensed action game of uncertain quality, in this case, the oft-delayed Hellboy: The Science of Evil. Our trademark trepidation is somewhat shaken by the above trailer's God of War-esque combat and frequent quips (delivered by Perlman himself, whose impressive video game repertoire includes voice acting roles in the Fallout and Halo series) -- has the ugly duckling we encountered at last year's E3 undergone a much-needed makeover?
Konami's Hellboy to feature film cast
Konami announced today that the actors from the film adaptation of Mike Mignola's Hellboy will reprise their roles in the upcoming Hellboy game from Konami. The press release details that Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, and Doug Jones will reprise their roles as Hellboy, Liz Sherman, and Abe Sapien respectively. While we certainly can't complain about the gravelly wonder that is Ron Perlman's voice, we're curious about Doug Jones. Hellboy afficionados will know that Abe Sapien was indeed played by Doug Jones but was voiced by Frasier's David Hyde Pierce, who refused to be credited for the film as not to detract from Jones' performance. So, here's the question: who will actually voice Abe Sapien?
Afro Samurai going the way of the video game
Let's run through the list: Samurai combat? Check Exagerrated afro? Check Voicework by Samuel L. Jackson and Ron Perlman? Check The hip hop-infused anime Afro Samurai has all the elements of a game destined for greatness. Namco Bandai showed a trailer for the game and, according to Game Daily, looks to have "lots of acrobatics and plenty of swordplay." Licensed games historically have been of subpar quality, with some exceptions. If they can get Jackson and Perlman to revise their roles for the game, we're sold.See Also: How to make The Boondocks into a video game
Fallout 3 gameplay details revealed
The latest issue of Game Informer has the first concrete details of Bethesda's Fallout 3. Those who were worried of Post-Apocalyptic Oblivion should find some solace in the amount of Fallout style that has been retained.Though it does run off of a modified Oblivion -- which is no surprise, considering the in-game teaser featured a Powered Armor soldier that looked strikingly similar to an Elder Scrolls knight -- the developers have reworked the third-person view due to the "negative feedback from its last role-player," CVG reports. The health system allows you to hit enemies -- and subsequently lets enemies hit you -- in specific points on the body.Remnants from previous Fallout titles include: The Karma system! Bethesda is touting 9 to 12 different endings based on your actions in the game. The ability to sneak and talk your way through the game. Maybe we can still talk the final boss into self-destructing. Turn-based combat is possible using Vault-tec Assisted Targeting System (V.A.T.S.), although once your action points are used up, you will revert to real-time combat until they charge up again. Radiation poisoning. As indicated from the trailer, Ron Perlman Liam "I'm your daddy" Neeson will appear in the opening of the game as your are born in a vault hospital, showing traits similar to the ones you choose for your character. Fallout 3 is set for a Fall 2008 release.%Gallery-3507%
Devilish Hellboy Screenshots
Last week we brought you moving pictures of Konami's upcoming Hellboy. Along with it we mentioned Ron Perlman's involvement, and gameplay mechanics and the co-op over Xbox Live. Today, we're giving you some stationary eye candy for you to enjoy. Click the "Read" link to take a gander and be sure to wipe the drool from the side of your mouth. Now, all you need to do is wait patiently for a more specific release time frame than "2007". Were you a fan of the film or comics and looking forward to the game as much as we are?
