Crysis 3 officially announced by EA

It was bound to happen but I wasn't expecting a new Crysis announcement in 2012. EA officially announced the game and is set for a 2013 release. No trailer or anything yet but there is a few pictures and cover art(above) now released showing Prophet wielding a bow. The setting is yet again New York City but 24 years after the events of Crysis 2.  Here's the officaly description of the game from EA:

Set in 2047, Prophet is on a revenge mission after uncovering the truth behind Cell Corporation's motives for building the quarantined Nanodomes. The citizens were told that the giant citywide structures were resurrected to protect the population and to cleanse these metropolises of the remnants of Ceph forces. In reality, the Nanodomes are CELL's covert attempt at a land and technology grab in their quest for global domination. With Alien Ceph lurking around every corner and human enemies on the attack, nobody is safe in the path of vengeance. Everyone is a target in Prophet's quest for retribution.

And without gameplay or even a trailer, EA also announces what you can get if you pre-ordering the game right now at Origin.com. Pre-order and you get the Hunter pack which includes:

• Become the Ultimate Hunter Online – Get early access to the new signature Crysis 3 bow, bow attachment, and "Hunter" Nanosuit module for use in Crysis 3 Multiplayer.

• Multiplayer Head Start – Get a bonus XP boost up to Level 5 and gain the ability to unlock custom loadouts early.

• Look Sharp – Customize your loadout, plus get a unique bow skin and three exclusive “Hunter” themed dog tags.

In addition to receiving the Crysis 3 Hunter Edition, select retailers are offering gamers that pre-order Crysis 3 the following early multiplayer unlocks:

• Stalker Pack — Includes the base game, all Hunter Edition content and the following early multiplayer unlocks: for players who like to stalk their prey from the shadows the Stalker Pack provides early multiplayer access to the deadly semi-auto Jackal shotgun. This powerful, close-range shotgun comes with a unique silencer attachment, custom weapon skin and two exclusive themed in-game dog tags.
• Overkill Pack — Includes the base game, all Hunter Edition content and the following early multiplayer unlocks: the Overkill Pack features early multiplayer access to the Typhoon assault weapon and skin. Spewing 500 rounds a second, the Typhoon gives players the ability to go guns blazing to take back the Liberty Dome. Also included are two exclusive Overkill themed in-game dog tags.
• Predator Pack — Includes the base game, all the Hunter Edition content and the following early multiplayer unlocks: the Predator Pack delivers early multiplayer access to the Feline submachine gun and exclusive camo. With an extremely fast rate of fire and a 60 round magazine the Feline is highly effective and deadly, at short range.

Crysis 3 is out next year 2013. Check out the first screenshots released below.

[Source: EA, GameInformer]

[Updated - demo dated]New Dragon's Dogma gameplay videos released

Two new videos for Dragon's Dogma has been released during Capcom's Captivate 2012. This new title seems like you'll be facing a variety of monsters. Aside from dragons, Cyclops, Gryphons, and goblins, you'll also be going against zombies, phantoms and Ogre's. It comes out on May and I'm a sucker for games that can dish out 100 hours of your life. Gameplay videos below.

Zombie Apocalypse

Phantom and Ogre

[UPDATE] - The demo for Dragon's Dogma will be out on April 24 for PSN and XBL. It will include two segments - The chimera battle using the fighter class and the Gryphon battle using the Strider class which uses bows and daggers to fight.

This game is definitely worth looking into, but it's going to be tough for this new title since it will be going against big games like Diablo 3 and Max Payne 3 during that month.

Dragon's Dogma is set for a May 22 release on Playstation 3 and Xbox 360.

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning's next DLC gets a trailer

Bravo. The second downloadable content with actual content in them. no costume packs or whatnot, just plan and simple added content for players to play in. The second DLC for Kingdoms of Amalur called Teeth of Naros will include 20 extra side quests(as if there's not enough), new dungeons, new twists of fate, a new city, and more equipment sets and unique weapons. The price? just $9.99. Check out the trailer below.

If you need the urge to expand your Kingdoms of Amalur game, Teeth of Naros will be available for download on April 17 for Playstation 3, Origin for the PC, Steam, and XBL.

Lollipop Chainsaw action trailer

Lollipop Chainsaw has a new trailer showing some colorful gameplay. Yea, that's the best way I can describe what I just watched. Man, Japanese Developers can create the craziest games. But I have a feeling I'll enjoy this game, it's still zombie killing, and that can never be dull. It's definitely not your average zombie hack and slash since well, all the blood and gore has been replaced with sparkles hearts and whatnot.

By the way, that headless guy Nick? That's apparently the boyfriend of Juliet(The protagonist) which carries him around during the game. Why is he still alive? Your guess is as good as mine.

Lollipop Chainsaw hits stores on June 12, 2012 for Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.

[Source: Gematsu]

Latest Medal of Honor: Warfighter trailer heads to the Philippines

Now would you look at that. EA released the latest gameplay trailer for Medal of Honor: Warfighter and the fight takes place in my country, the Philippines. Tier 1 Operatives head over to  Isabela City, Basilan and go head to head with a bunch of armed men. This is the first gameplay trailer for the game and we've seen this before - Explosions, gunfights, the usual FPS that comes out every year. Check the trailer below.

I think the last time I saw the Philippines used as a stage in a video game was in Front Mission 3 in the PSone system.

EA's answer to that other FPS coming out this year will be out on October 23 for Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.