For the most part, I dig Bomberman-likes. Even though they only come once or twice a year these days, there's nothing quite like powering up a party game and blowing up friends for a few hours.
Dollar Dash is very much a Bomberman-esque title, in that it pits four players in an arena like setting with traps and power-ups, but it tries to mix things up a bit with a special game mode that involves carrying cash to a parked car for points.
Sadly, it's not really enough to make a mark on the genre.
Back in 2009, the small Canada-based Frima Studio developed a quirky little title named Zombie Tycoon where you assumed the role of mad scientist Brainhov and undertook his quest to rule the world with formula Z-fueled zombies. The developer is back with Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov's Revenge for PS3 and PS Vita on April 30, 2013.
This time around, Brainhov's former apprentice, Orville Tycoon, has now turned on his master and plans to wage war to claim the world for himself. You can choose whose side to be on, with each one having different characteristics. Brainhov's zombies are fast, frantic, and ravenous, whilst Orville's are slow and bumbling, but more powerful.
Frima promises a decent single-player campaign, though only small details of the multiplayer were divulged at this moment. There's a a one-on-one deathmatch to destroy the opponent's tower, with the ability to control two zombie packs and a monster unit. Leveling up and controlling buildings will also be a feature in the game. Finally it's another Cross Play, Cross Buy title, which means you can invade PS3 & Vita users if you so wish.
Zombie Tycoon 2 Invades PS3 and PS Vita April 30th [PlayStation Blog]
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Capcom has officially set the release of Lost Planet 3 for June 25 in North America, and June 28 in Europe. The game was originally slated for an early 2013 launch, but was slightly delayed to later this year.
Feelings towards Lost Planet 3 have been mixed at best, and from what I've seen it looks alright. Check out today's new trailer and screens, plus our preview from last year to get a better since of what the game is offering.
Capcom has confirmed that Lost Planet will be released in June on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. It will be released on the 25th in the US, with Japan and EU to follow on the 27th and 28th respectively.
Capcom has also released several new Lost Planet 3 assets including a new trailer, which you can watch below.
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Company of Heroes 2 will be released on June 25 2013 in North America and Europe, Sega has confirmed.
New publisher Sega bought developer Relic Entertainment for $26.6m in the THQ bankruptcy sale, narrowly outbidding Bethesda owner Zenimax, which bid $26.3m.
“Our acquisition by Sega has given us the chance to work with a new partner that has a great track record of working with long standing PC franchises, It gives us great confidence to know that we have a well aligned team working to bring the best experience we can to gamers around the world,” explained Company Of Heroes 2’s executive producer Jonathan Dowdeswell.
Details on a closed beta are to follow soon, the developer added. You can read our first impressions of the title in our Company Of Heroes 2 preview.
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The Alpha version of Arma 3 is now live on the Steam store. Players can check out the game ahead of release and help provide feedback on some of the limited content they can mess around with. There are four showcase missions (Infantry, Vehicles, Scuba, and Helicopter), some weapons, vehicles, two multiplayer scenarios, scenario editor, and mod support.
The map you'll be playing on is Stratis, featuring around 12 miles of terrain. The final map of the Mediterrean island of Altis will offer over160 miles to put things in perspective.
If you're on the fence about Arma 3, you can wait until March 14 when Bohemia Interactive releases the free Alpha Lite version of the game. It'll be the same as the main Alpha, just without multiplayer and modding. Plus, you'll need an invite from someone in the actual Alpha to get this free version.
