The week ending on February 26th didn’t yield a whole lot of nose-bleeding, eye-popping, brain-busting news but there were some noteworthy nuggets of information that will probably give some gamers a few goose bumps and watery eyes. After a long hiatus from the news circuit, Zero Point Software made a return with a lot of new information regarding the development of Interstellar Marines and news regarding the game’s appearance on the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade, there’s some new details on the game’s four-player cooperative campaign and RPG elements. New info has also emerged regarding a possible Battle: Los Angeles game following suit of the movie. Also, it appears a new free-to-play Doctor Who: Worlds In Time MMO is in development. These stories and more in this February 26th, 2011 edition of the Gaming Blend Weekly Recap.
Sunday
Preview for Wakfu. Find out what the general gist is behind SquareEnix’s new RPG.
Bulletstorm PC Demo Confirmed. You want to test out your kill-all-with-skill techniques? Well, you can do so on PC.
Epic Games Teasing Next Generation of Graphics for GDC. Interested in what the high profile developers might have up their sleeve?
Battle: Los Angeles game on the Way? Knowing most publishers and their love of LPs, I’d say yes.
Monday
Nintendo Downloads: Faxanadu, Cozy Fire. Not games most people are familiar with, but they’re games nonetheless.
Xenogears Hits PSN This Week. Another classic PSX title emerges on the PlayStation Network.
Tom Clancy Deals Available This Week On Xbox Live. If you haven’t played a Tom Clancy title yet, now is a good time to start.
Risen 2 Dark Waters Announced For Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. Now here’s a game that adds a unique flavor to the fantasy adventure genre. Click the link to find out why.
Realm of the Titans DotA-Style RTS Screenshots Released. Heroes versus villains in large control-point maps. Bring out the strategic violence.
MineCraft Coming to iOS This Year. The popular game is set to land on your mobile devices…sooner than you think.
Deep Silver Explains Concept Behind Dead Island’s Viral Trailer. Curious about what they were trying to do with the trailer and how they did it? Well, Deep Silver explains.
Tuesday
APB Reloaded Beta Keys Going Out. Second time is the charm. Grab a key to test out the game a lot of people missed out on last year.
Nintendo 3DS Launch Day Titles Announced. A nice bevy selection of new games will be available for launch with the 3DS.
Dragon Age 2 Demo Released. Get a brief taste of the game with the new demo.
Lucent Heart Celebrates First Cupid-Matched Marriage. After a lot of in-game hours and credits, the first couple finally tie the virtual knot.
Bulletstorm Gun Sonata DLC Announced. It’s not out yet but there’ll be plenty to do once the game hits store shelves.
Mortal Online Extensive Character Creation guide. StarVault wants more players and they’re willing to help players learn how to play as well.
Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood PC System Requirements and Launch Date Announced. Find out if your computer is capable of running this beastly game.
Epic Games Announces Next Gen Unreal Engine 3 Demo for GDC.The next generation of gaming is unveiled at this year’s GDC.
Gears of War 3 Release Date Announced. Still no mention of a PC version but at least you now know when it’ll be arriving on the Xbox 360.
Red Faction Armageddon Release Date Revealed. THQ’s destructive new shooter gets an official release date.
Rush N Attack Ex Patriot Release Date Confirmed. Some old-school, pre-Cold War combat is on the way.
Dead Space 2 Severed Trailer Arrives and Announces March 1st Release Date.
Next Big Thing Introduces Lady Killer Dan Murray. He’s not Bond but he sure could fool a few of you out there.
Pokemon Black White DSi Bundles Announced. A collection of goodies for those who get grab up the bundle pack for the new Pokemon game.
Thursday
Interstellar Marines Development Confirmed for PS3 and Xbox 360. Making a digital debut on the PSN and Xbox Live Arcade.
Elder Scrolls V Skyrim Gameplay Trailer.…it will leave man-nerds giggling and salivating all at the same time…for weeks.
Mortal Online Free Trial Now Available. Be prepared to see a ton of exposed, swinging schlongs as you give the game a test run.
Unreal Engine 3 Games Planned For Sony NGP Launch. Launch day titles using the Unreal Engine 3? Count me in.
Supremacy MMA To Feature Female Fighters. As the old saying goes…boxing is a lot better with boobs.
Sherwood Dungeon Version 2.2 Goes Live…Still Free-to-Play. The game is maintaining its F2P stance even with new locations, mounts and weapons.
GameSpy API Technology Available for Indie and Big Studios…For Free. Yeah, you read it right. It’s free.
Friday
Gears of War 3 Beta Begins Mid-April. Replacing the game’s original release date. How ironic.
Fable III Gets PC Release Date. After soaking in sales from the Xbox 360 version, PC gamers get a late but welcomed run at the epic-scaled RPG.
Fable III Traitor Keep DLC Announced. Additional content is also on the way for the game, too.
Gamigo Re-Launching Heroes in the Sky This March. One of the coolest MMOs out there gets a well deserved redo thanks to Gamigo.
Three Kingdoms Brawler Coming To PC This Spring. Neat little brawler headed to PC based on the
SOCOM 4 Full Deployment Edition Announced. You may not hear much about the game but when you do it’s always something useful.
Doctor Who Worlds In Time MMO Announced. It’s free-to-play and designed for puzzle-adventure gamers.
Saturday
PSP Gets Price Cut On Greatest Hits Favorites. Now would be a perfect time to grab the portable device for cheap given that the NGP is on the horizon.
World of Warcraft Patch 4.1 Brings Back Zul Aman, Zul Gurub. Big party-raids are making a return in the upcoming patch.
Patapon 3 Release Date Confirmed. The popular indie game gets an official release.
L.A. Noire Pre-Order Bonuses Announced. Curious what you get for putting some extra money down on the game early? Click here to find out.
Interstellar Marines has RPG Features and Four-Player Co-op Campaign. Now there's a shocker for everyone who didn't see it coming.
That wraps up this edition of the Gaming Blend Weekly Recap. You can check out the official launch trailer for Warhammer 40k Dawn of War II: Retribution below. Enjoy.
