Reviews Round-up: Halo 4

The embargo for Halo 4 reviews have been lifted. With only a week away until official release, reviews are now streaming through the net. Below is a list of reviews to get an idea on what to expect with the new Halo without Bungie as developer. 

1UP - A-

CVG - 8/10

The Escapist - 4/5

Eurogamer - 8/10

Gamespot - 9/10

G4 - 4.5/5

Giantbomb - 4/5

IGN - 9.8/10

Joystiq - 5/5

Kotaku - "YES"

Venturebeat - 90/100

Digitalspy - 4/5

Strategyinformer - 8.5/10

Craveonline - 9/10

Gamesradar - 4.5/5

Pennyarcade - N/A

OXM - 9.5/10

Got more reviews that need to be on the list? Hit the comments.

It's mostly favorable reviews at this point, what else do you expect from a Halo title. Halo 4 comes out next November 6.

Mass Effect Trilogy dated for the PS3

We mentioned last month that Bioware is releasing a Mass Effect Trilogy that includes all three games in one sweet package. It's planned for a November 6 release for Xbox 360 and PC, but with no PS3 release announced. Now they have placed a date for the PS3 version of the trilogy. 

The PS3 version of the trilogy is a bit more tricky compared to the other two platforms. Simply because the original Mass Effect was never released on the PS3. In the latest Bioware blog post, they mentioned issues while implementing the original Mass Effect to the PS3 system. But everything worked out and we now have a release date for the PS3. November 4 is the release date for the PS3 version of the Mass Effect Trilogy, roughly one month gap between the PC and Xbox 360 version.

The blog post also mentioned what DLC's will be included for each platform.

The PlayStation 3 version of Mass Effect Trilogy will have the original Mass Effect with Bring Down the Sky integrated into the game, both on-disc and on the PSN download. Mass Effect 2 will still have the same DLC on-disc that it was originally shipped with: Cerberus Network; Kasumi; Overlord; and Lair of the Shadow Broker. Finally, Mass Effect 3will also be exactly as it originally shipped.

The Xbox 360 version will include all DLC that came with the original games – Cerberus Network with Mass Effect 2and Mass Effect 3 remains unchanged as well. The PC is the same as Xbox 360, except both Bring Down the Skyand Pinnacle Station are available for free – just as they are for all PC players who purchases each standalone product today.

I'm hoping the PS3 version of Mass Effect will be bug free because depending on how well the first game performs will pretty much determine if that version is worth getting.

Review round-up: Assassin's Creed 3

Assassin's Creed 3 just came out yesterday in the Philippines and I'm sure a lot of you are going to be playing this over the long weekend that's coming up. But for the people who still have second thoughts on the true sequel to Assassin's Creed 2, we compiled all the reviews releases so far around the net. Check out the reviews below.

G4 - 5/5

CVG - 8/10

Eurogamer - 9/10

Gamespot - 8.5/10

Destructoid - 7.5/10

Gametrailers - 9.2/10

Gameinformer - 9.5/10

Joystiq - 3.5/5

1UP - B-

IGN - 8.5/10

Gamesradar - 4/5

Playstationuniverse - 8.5/10

The Assassin's Creed franchise has turned out to be one of the most successful title in this generation. In just a span of five years, Ubisoft was able to dish out nine Assassin Creed titles across different platforms. When Assassin's Creed 2 was released in 2009, it became a yearly thing. Brotherhood in 2010, Revelations in 2011, now Assassin's Creed 3 together With Liberation. Ubisoft definitely capitalized.

What do you think of Assassin Creed 3 so far? I'm sure you guys are still getting your feet wet since the game just came out, but we'd love to hear your early thoughts. Arlie also got a copy and is planning to stream his playthrough.

Got any more reviews to share? Hit the comments below.

Out Now: Assassin's Creed 3, Need for Speed: Most Wanted, WWE 13, and more

Assassin's Creed 3, Assassin's Creed 3 Liberation, the Need for Speed Most Wanted reboot,Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask and WWE 13 has now hit Philippine shores. Datablitz now have copies so have a look at the day one prices.

Assassin's Creed 3

Xbox 360 - P1,795 (NTSC-J) Standard Edition

Playstation 3 - P1,950 (R3) Standard Edition

Collector's Edition (360, PS3) - P3,195

Assassin's Creed 3: Liberation (PS Vita exclusive) - P1,495 for PS Vita (R3)

 Need for Speed: Most Wanted

Playstation 3 - P1,995 (R3)

PC - P1,595

PS Vita -  P1,550 (R3)

Xbox 360 - No word yet on the price or if they even have stock on the 360 version.

Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask

3DS -  P1,595

WWE 13

Playstation 3 - P1,995 (R3)

Xbox 360 - P1,795 (NTSC-J)

For people planning to grab a copy of WWE 13, Datablitz mentioned that early buyers will get free DLC codes, here are the codes you will be getting if you turn out to be the first few buyers:

• Unlock code for "Iron" Mike Tyson • CM Punk Alternate Attire, the Ice Cream Bar T-Shirt

I suggest you give a call to your preferred branch since some branches don't get their copies together with the rest. I've experienced being told that a game is out on all branches, but when I got to the store they told me their copies have not arrived. So to avoid wasting a trip, make sure by calling.

What are you planning to get? I'm saving Assassin's Creed 3 for a gloomy day since XCOM: Enemy Unknown and Guild Wars 2 is still grabbing most of my free time.

Black Ops 2 live action trailer packs a lot of surprises

Activision releases yet another live action trailer for Black Ops 2 with the whole "There's a soldier in all of us" tagline. Just like past live action trailers for a Call of Duty game, you see famous faces. The ones worth mentioning? Mr. Ironman himself, and one famous Youtuber that just loves to shoot guns, FPS Russia. Check the trailer below. 

Better than the previous live action trailers? Yes, but I was surprised to see FPS Russia, which by the way if you like to see real guns in action, you should definitely check his channel out.

Call of Duty Black Ops 2 hits shelves on November 13 on Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.