Assassin's Creed 3 - E3 Official Trailer

New Super Mario Bros. U, E3 Trailer

The new Wing Suit in action in New Super Mario Bros. U

During the E3 press conference today, Nintendo announced the New Super Mario Bros. U, which will obviously release with the Wii U console.  The game will continue with it's side scrolling four-player co-op gameplay, as with previous New Super Mario Bros. titles.

One of the interesting new features relating to the new tablet style controller, is that one player can pick up the Wii Gamepad and make changes to the level during gameplay.  In 'Boost Mode', the player using the Gamepad will place blocks that will help characters speed along the level.

You can expect more Mario classic greatness to come along with the game, such as the new wing suit, ability to blow bubbles, and more.

Borderlands 2 Ultimate Loot Chest Limited Edition

Ultimate Loot Chest Limited Edition

Gearbox has revealed the Special Editions for Borderlands 2, coming this fall.  The coolest by far is the Ultimate Look Chest Limited Edition that gives you a replica loot chest to store your crap (see photo above).  It's worth buying for that alone!

Here is what comes with each edition:

Standard

• The Game

Deluxe Vault Hunter's Collection Edition

• The Game
• An authentic Marcus Kincaid bobble head
• Hardbound art book
• Map of Pandora
• Comic book download
• Four sticker set

Ultimate Loot Chest Limited Edition

• The Game
• An authentic Marcus Kincaid bobble head
• Hardbound art book
• Map of Pandora
• Comic book download
• Four sticker set
• Replica loot chest
• SteelBook case, numbered certificate of authenticity
• Creatures of Pandora wide format ID chart
• Four lithograph postcards

Harley Quinn's Revenge

Harley Quinn's Revenge, DLC for Batman: Arkham City, has been announced and is going to be available on the XBOX Live Marketplace and PlayStation Network on May 30 2012, no pricing yet.  It will also be packed into the Game of the Year edition of Batman: Arkham City.

What can you expect?  Not much details have been released but I think it is safe to say, Harley is grieving but don't expect her to mope around, she's pissed and will no doubt have a few tricks up her sleeve.

Harley Quinn's Revenge (Batman: Arkham City)

New Super Mario Bros. 2 coming to 3DS

Screen for upcoming New Super Mario Bros. 2 - Power Leaf in action

Nintendo has officially announced the release of New Super Mario Bros. 2, a follow up to the original New Super Mario Bros., a classic 2D side-scroller on the Nintendo DS.  The Power Leaf will be making a return, giving Mario the Raccoon Tail fan favorite from Super Mario Bros. 3 (Nintendo).  The game also will feature some of the other characters from Mario including Luigi, the big question is, will he and possible others be playable?

New Super Mario Bros. 2 is scheduled to launch on Aug 2012 for US and Japan.

Little Big Planet Karting in 2012

Sony has formally announced it's newest collaboration project from developers United Front Games (ModNation Racers) and Media Molecule (Little Big Planet), Little Big Planet Karting.  Karting will follow they "Play. Create. Share." motto that has been such a huge success for the Little Big Planet franchise, allowing players to create their own tracks, make game rules and weapons, customize their sackboy, karts, track scenery, etc. and then share it all over the PlayStation Network. The game will also feature objective-based missions, boss battles, mini-games and obviously competitive and cooperative races.

No word on an official date as of yet, but it will be in 2012. Watch the announce trailer below.

Kingdoms of Amalur DLC & Mini Review

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning

EA has announced the first piece of DLC for Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning which will be out on Mar 20 2012 for XBOX360, PlayStation, Origin and Steam (prices not yet announced).  The new DLC titled, 'Legend of Dead Kel' is expected to be "gigantic", adding an entirely new continent, Gallows End, to the already massive game including new enemies, dungeons, items, player housing and tons of exploring.  Let's take a look;

• New Questline of Epic Proportions: The Legend of Dead Kel is only part of the story of Gallows End. It intertwines with side quests, dungeons and entertaining new characters.
• New Enemies, Dungeons & Loot: Multiple new enemies, enemy variants, a new dungeon type (Dverga Fastings), three new twists of Fate, eight new armor sets, eight new shields and 18 new unique weapons.
• Massive Stash: New player housing, Gravehal Keep is a massive estate with multiple buildings, side quests, back stories and perks. Possible upgrades as well.
• Explore your Heart Out: The DLC offers 15% additional land to traverse and explore in the already massive world. 

MINI REVIEW: If you have yet to experience KOA: Reckoning, I highly recommend it! It feels like a combination of Fable and Dragon Age Origins with the styling of Kameo paired with amazing environments and music straight from a major motion picture.  The story can be a bit weak and points but there is so much to be done, so much to explore and so much loot to be had it will keep you glued to the game for days! I am already 60 hours in and feel as if I am maybe about 1/2 way through (note: I am pursuing all side quests and exploring every dungeon, building and open world area because I love loot).

Borderlands 2 dated, 'Doomsday' Trailer

Borderlands 2 release date has been announced, Sept 18 2012 for North America and Sept 21 2012 internationally for PC, XBOX 360 and PlayStation 3.



Gearbox also announced they will be offering access to a Premier Club for those who pre-order from participating retailers.  Included with the pre-order Premier Club comes the Gearbox Gun Pack, a Golden Key and the Vault Hunter's Relic.  The skinny on each: the gun pack includes a collection of unique guns to help the player get started in Pandora.  The golden key unlocks a rare item in the Golden Sanctuary Loot Chest.  The Relic in an in-game item that boosts players' gear hunting fortune.

MM3 'Overwatch' out Feb 21 2012

Continuing on in the Modern Warefare 3 Content Season for Call of Duty Elite, the next content drop will be on Feb 21 2012 and is set to include 1 new map, 'Overwatch'.

Overwatch is reminiscent of MW2's Highrise, it is a "near symmetrical" two story construction site atop a New York City skyscraper.  With a center bridge and numerous side routes, and just like Highrise, no railings or walls to hold you on the map, beware of the edge.

Overwatch - The Bridge

Overwatch - Crowd Control

Overwatch - Outer View

In addition, the recent press release also gave mention to next month's content drop which will include a new multiplayer map called Black Bow and two new Spec Ops missions, Black Ice and Negotiator.

Op6 Clan Montage #1

Op6 Gaming has released it's first clan montage on their YouTube channel, YouTube.com/Op6Gaming.



If you are interested in joining Op6 Gaming, we are currently recruiting members with Elite Founder Status, contact Venux (XBOX Live Gamertag).