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Star Wars Pinball Interview
Article by: Charles Husemann
Chuck chats with the creative director from Zen Studios about the recently released Star Wars tables READ FULL ARTICLE...
I'm Over Starting Over
Article by: Randy Kalista
Randy has a restarting fetish. It's why he rarely finishes games. And that's got to stop. READ FULL ARTICLE...
I'm Over Starting Over
Article by: Randy Kalista
Randy has a restarting fetish. It's why he rarely finishes games. And that's got to stop. READ FULL ARTICLE...

First footage of Shadowrun Returns

by: John - posted: 3/8/2013 9:38 AM - Add a Comment
It's a game I funded many moons ago and have been waiting to get a glimpse of. The wait is finally over as below, you'll see the first alpha footage for Shadowrun Returns. It's 20 minutes of pure Shadowrun goodness and you get a lot of good information out of it. This is just a walkthrough of a side mission so there aren't really any spoilers to the main storyline, but you do get a look at how polished the game's looking.

Shadowrun Returns is due this Summer sometime.

Space Hulk is coming.

by: Nathaniel - posted: 3/6/2013 3:09 PM - Add a Comment
No, the "Hulk" in question isn't Bruce Banner's irradiated alter ego; nor is it Zenit St. Peterburg's beefy Brazilian footballer.

This is Space Hulk based on the "Sin of Damnation" campaign from the 3rd edition of the Warhammer 40K board game.

Space Hulk is a 3D turn-based strategy game that will allow players to play as a Terminator space marine as they fight the Genestealers.  It is scheduled to come out on the PC, Mac, and iOS sometime this year.  

To learn more, follow the jump; then visit www.spacehulk-game.com.

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Final EA iOS Free Code Giveaway #13: Tetris

by: Dan - posted: 3/3/2013 7:45 PM - Add a Comment
It’s time for the EA iOS code giveaway #13 of the weekend: Tetris.  The code is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad running iOS 3.1 or later.  If you are the lucky winner that redeems the code first, please let us know in the comments.
 
This is the final code giveaway, so for those that were lucky enough to pick up the games congratulations!

EA iOS Free Code Giveaway #12: Mass Effect Infiltrator

by: Dan - posted: 3/3/2013 5:00 PM - Add a Comment
It’s time for the EA iOS code giveaway #12 of the weekend:  Mass Effect Infiltrator.  The code is ccompatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation) and iPad that are running iOS 3.1 or later.  If you are the lucky winner that redeems the code first, please let us know in the comments.

EA iOS Free Code Giveaway #11: Mirror’s Edge

by: Dan - posted: 3/3/2013 3:30 PM - Add a Comment
It’s time for the EA iOS code giveaway #11 of the weekend:  Mirror’s Edge.  The code is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad running iOS 3.0 or later.  If you are the lucky winner that redeems the code first, please let us know in the comments.

EA iOS Free Code Giveaway #10: Battlefield: Bad Company 2

by: Dan - posted: 3/3/2013 2:00 PM - Add a Comment
It’s time for the EA iOS code giveaway #10 of the weekend:  Battlefield: Bad Company 2.  The code is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad running iOS 3.0 or later.  If you are the lucky winner that redeems the code first, please let us know in the comments.

EA iOS Free Code Giveaway #9: Skate It

by: Dan - posted: 3/3/2013 12:30 PM - Add a Comment
It’s time for the EA iOS code giveaway #9 of the weekend: Skate It.  The code is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad running iOS 3.0 or later.  If you are the lucky winner that redeems the code first, please let us know in the comments.
 

EA iOS Free Code Giveaway #8: Mass Effect Infiltrator

by: Dan - posted: 3/3/2013 11:00 AM - Add a Comment
Earlier today, we continued to give away free EA codes for iOS devices this weekend and we have our first code of the weekend:  Mass Effect Infiltrator.  The code is ccompatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation) and iPad that are running iOS 3.1 or later.  If you are the lucky winner that redeems the code first, please let us know in the comments.

EA iOS Free Code Giveaway #7: Mirror’s Edge

by: Dan - posted: 3/3/2013 9:30 AM - Add a Comment
Yesterday, we started handing out free EA codes for iOS devices this weekend and we have our first of seven codes for today:  Mirror’s Edge.  The code is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad running iOS 3.0 or later.  If you are the lucky winner that redeems the code first, please let us know in the comments.
 

EA iOS Free Code Giveaway #6: The Sims 3

by: Dan - posted: 3/2/2013 7:30 PM - Add a Comment
It’s time for the EA iOS code giveaway #6 of the weekend:  The Sims 3.  The code is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 4.3 or later and is optimized for iPhone 5.  If you are the lucky winner that redeems the code first, please let us know in the comments.

 This will be the last code for today, check back tomorrow when we give away seven more!

EA iOS Free Code Giveaway #5: Tetris

by: Dan - posted: 3/2/2013 4:30 PM - Add a Comment
It’s time for the EA iOS code giveaway #5 of the weekend:  Tetris.  The code is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad running iOS 3.1 or later.  If you are the lucky winner that redeems the code first, please let us know in the comments.

 

EA iOS Free Code Giveaway #4: Lemonade Tycoon

by: Dan - posted: 3/2/2013 3:00 PM - Add a Comment
It’s time for the EA iOS code giveaway #4 of the weekend:  Lemonade Tycoon.  The code is good for use on iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad running iOS 2.2.1 or later.  If you are the lucky winner that redeems the code first, please let us know in the comments.
 

EA iOS Free Code Giveaway #3: Mass Effect Infiltrator

by: Dan - posted: 3/2/2013 1:30 PM - Add a Comment
It's time for the EA iOS code giveaway #3 of the weekend: Mass Effect Infiltrator.  The code is compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation) and iPad that are running iOS 3.1 or later.  If you are the lucky winner that redeems the code first, please let us know in the comments.
 

EA iOS Free Code Giveaway #2: Battlefield: Bad Company 2

by: Dan - posted: 3/2/2013 12:00 PM - Add a Comment
Earlier today, I mentioned that we would be giving away free EA codes for iOS devices this weekend and we have our second code of the weekend:  Battlefield: Bad Company 2.  The code is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad running iOS 3.0 or later.  If you are the lucky winner that redeems the code first, please let us know in the comments.
 

EA iOS Free Code Giveaway #1: Mirror’s Edge

by: Dan - posted: 3/2/2013 11:00 AM - Add a Comment
Earlier today, I mentioned that we would be giving away free EA codes for iOS devices this weekend and we have our first code of the weekend:  Mirror’s Edge.  The code is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad running iOS 3.0 or later.  If you are the lucky winner that redeems the code first, please let us know in the comments.

 

We are giving away EA codes for iOS devices this weekend!

by: Dan - posted: 3/2/2013 10:01 AM - Add a Comment
We managed to collect quite a few codes for EA games for iOS devices the last couple of months, so I wanted to have a little giveaway this weekend.   Between now and Sunday night, I will be giving away 13 EA codes for iOS devices, first come, first serve to GamingNexus readers.  Keep checking back on the main page of GamingNexus, as I will be randomly posting up a codes, so whoever grabs it, gets it.  There will be a total of 12 codes across the following titles, with all set to expire effective March 31st, 2013 if they are not redeemed.  Good luck and feel free to leave us a comment if you happen to be the lucky person to redeem the code first.

Mirror’s Edge (3 codes)
Mass Effect Infiltrator (3 codes)
Tetris (2 Codes)
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (2 Codes)
The Sims 3 (1 Code)
Skate It (1 Code)
Lemonade Tycoon (1 Code)

 

What We're Playing This Weekend for 3/1/2013

by: Randy - posted: 3/1/2013 4:00 PM - Add a Comment
RUSSELL ARCHEY, staff writer, Twitter @neoscyther
I'm still working through Skyrim, though I'm focusing less on the story missions right now and trying to clear out any side quests I have as well as do some skill leveling, mainly in destruction and enchanting.

SEAN CAHILL, staff writer, Twitter @seancahill2
Trying to get through Far Cry 3, but having a hell of a time getting through one particular campaign because it's an escort/rescue mission and the guy keeps running into land mines.

NATHAN CARTER, staff writer, Twitter @natedoggcata
Left 4 Dead 2 and probably more Left 4 Dead 2. The Steam Workshop has pretty much gotten me addicted to this game again. I’m having tons of fun downloading and playing through brand new campaigns. If I have some spare time I’ll try to play though the Silent Hill HD Collection. I’m interested in seeing how many problems this game actually has, or how many I’ll notice, at least. Finally, I’ll try to get my party through the Organ Trail on iOS. It’s an Apple IIc version of the original Oregon Trail, except it’s set in a modern-day zombie apocalypse and it’s very addicting.

NATHANIEL COHEN, staff writer, Twitter @seven_hells
Still playing XCOM: Enemy Unknown, but I probably play some Final Fantasy XIII-2. My daughter spent the last of her Christmas money on it. After burning out on the Dead Space vertical playthough, I could use some shiny fantastical insanity. The Dead Space series is so damn dark, scary, and kind of sad. Playing all three games at once only made it more so.

JEREMY DUFF, senior staff writer, Twitter @duff3c
I am sort of on a PC gaming kick right now and am looking forward to getting some quality Battlefield 3 time in between spending time on the new Halo 4 maps that launched this week. Of course, my Vita will get some love as I am on the go throughout the weekend.

CHARLES HUSEMANN, editor-in-chief, Twitter @chusemann
This weekend will be the usual snippets of Black Ops 2 and MechWarrior Online interspersed with The Bridge, a cool new indie puzzle game.

RANDY KALISTA, staff writer, Twitter @randykalista
Somewhere between Mass Effect 3's N7 Challenge Weekend and my three-year-old daughter's 10,000th YouTube viewing of Swan Lake, my Xbox 360 red ringed. Again. I'm exclusively PC gaming for the next two or three weeks while my console's in the shop. So, assessing my mental fortitude as a grown adult, I figure it's time to man up to the final episode of The Walking Dead. Then that's that. At least until this season 1.5 business that's purportedly on the way. Then I'll have to see if I'm up for even more emotional beat downs.

MIKE MAHARDY, staff writer, Twitter @mmahardy
I'll be playing more FTL, as I still have yet to complete a single campaign. I keep losing/dying, but it's the best feeling to get farther each time. Aside from that, I'll be playing through BioShock and BioShock 2 in preparation for BioShock Infinite later in March. If that's not one of my most anticipated games in awhile then I don't know what is.

The zombies... are coming... to PS Plus!

by: Jeremy - posted: 2/26/2013 9:45 AM - Add a Comment
Sony took to the official PlayStation Blog yesterday and revealed this weeks bonuses for PlayStation Plus members. This weeks store update will bring yet another free game to the Instant Game Collection and a variety of discounts on all platforms.

On the free side of things, Plants vs. Zombies will be available for the PlayStation Vita will be free of charge for the next couple of weeks. This is a very small download (approx. 75mb) and an extremely addictive game, that you shouldn’t hesitate to download! On the discount end of the bargains, you can look forward to the rhythm-shooter Retro/Grade for the PS3 being reduced to $2.44. the soundtrack is also available for a reduced price.

Since this month marks the one-year anniversary of the Vita’s launch, Sony is launching a PS Vita anniversary Sale as well. Discounts on the following Vita titles will be available to everyone, but PS Plus members will get an even bigger discount as shown below:
 
Game Price Sale Price PS Plus Price
Escape Plan $14.99 $10.49 $7.34
Hot Shots Gold: World Invitational $35.99 $25.19 $17.63
Hustle Kings $9.99 $6.99 $4.89
Little Deviants $17.99 $12.59 $8.81
MLB The Show 12 $17.99 $12.59 $8.81
ModNation Racers: Road Trip $17.99 $13.99 $9.79
MotorStorm RC Complete Edition $11.99 $8.39 $5.87
PS All-Stars Battle Royale $35.99 $25.19 $17.63
Reality Fighters $17.99 $12.59 $8.81
Smart As $26.99 $18.89 $13.22
Sound Shapes $14.99 $10.49 $7.34
Super Stardust Delta $9.99 $6.99 $4.89
Unit 13 $26.99 $18.89 $13.22

Akartu joins the character cast in Heroes of Order & Chaos

by: Sean Cahill - posted: 2/25/2013 9:25 PM - Add a Comment
MOBA games have been the rage in the last couple of years, and Gameloft has decided to add to the fun of their own MOBA-style game, Heroes of Order & Chaos.  Meet Akartu, the Savage Princess!  While it would be fun to just go down the list of things that Akartu can do, it's far more enjoyable to get an in-depth run from the people at Gameloft themselves in the video found on Youtube.  Enjoy!


Now Loading for the week of February 24, 2013: The Force is Strong with this Edition

by: Jeremy - posted: 2/25/2013 9:09 AM - Add a Comment
Normally, it would be somewhat embarrassing for a release listing to be headlined by a pinball game. It is 2013 after all! This week’s list is headlined by pinball game and in this case, that isn’t anything to be embarrassed about at all. Zen Studios is releasing Star Wars themed pinball tables for their Zen Pinball 2 and Pinball FX2 platforms this week which should bring fans of Lucas’ classic series out in droves. There are a few other titles launching this week as well, including a new Etrian Odyssey installment on the 3DS and the return of Ryu Hayabusa to Sony’s Vita.

Look for the following this week:

What We're Playing This Weekend for 2/22/2013

by: Randy - posted: 2/22/2013 4:00 PM - Add a Comment
RUSSELL ARCHEY, staff writer
I'll probably be trying to finish up Skyrim, or at least getting to the final act. Last time I played the game crashed to the desktop four minutes after I did a quick save. Provided it plays nice, I'll probably give it some major attention this weekend.

SEAN CAHILL, staff writer, Twitter @seancahill2
My gaming has been locked up by FIFA Soccer 13 and Far Cry 3, lately. I find myself continuing to play online with Ultimate Team in FIFA, while Far Cry tortures me time and time again with various wild animals while I'm attempting to complete a goal. Frustrating, but it makes it far more challenging.

NATHAN CARTER, staff writer, Twitter @natedoggcata
Probably more Left 4 Dead 2 on the PC. The steam workshop is such a great thing. I am having so much fun downloading tons of new and unique campaigns, character skins, weapons and more. Hell I hate leaving the safe room cause I love listening to the Resident Evil save room soundtracks that I downloaded from the workshop as well. Other than that I might also hop in some Counter-Strike: Source to play some more Deathrun maps. Its like the TV Wipeout only...in CSS! 

NATHANIEL COHEN, staff writer, Twitter @seven_hells
I finally got around to trying XCOM: Enemy Unknown. Lovin' it. I name all my soldiers after Game of Thrones characters. I'm also doing a "vertical playthrough" of the Dead Space trilogy. "Vertical playthrough" is what I call it when you take a trilogy of games and play one level/chapter/whatever of the first game, then do the same for the second, then do the same for the third, and then you start back with the first one and so on and so forth. Dead Space lends itself well to vertical playthroughs because it's got those clear chapter delineations. Doing so really paints the each games differences in stark relief.

JEREMY DUFF, senior staff writer, Twitter @duff3c
Assuming that I get some time to sink into some games for fun this weekend, I will likely spend a few more hours on the free-to-play Path of Exile, getting my loot gathering fix. Other than that, I really need to start Batman: Arkham City which has been collecting dust in my cabinet since it launched, and wrap up Uncharted 3 which has been half-finished for well over a year.

CHARLES HUSEMANN, editor in chief, Twitter @chusemann
Currently playing more Black Ops 2 PC multiplayer than I care to admit. Just too easy to drop in few a few quick rounds between chores around the house. Also playing a lot of MechWarrior Online and Temple Run 2. Need to scope some time to wrap up Dead Space 3 and get caught up with Halo 4's Spartan Ops.

RANDY KALISTA, staff writer, Twitter @randykalista
Is twelve months late too late to be fashionably late? That's where I'm at with Mass Effect 3. On the upside, I bought the Firefight Pack, Groundside Resistance Pack, and Alternate Appearance Pack 1. There's entirely too much game ahead of me to even consider the big single-player DLC stuff like Omega, Leviathan, From Ashes, or the recently teased Silversun Strip. But this is the pulpy kind of sci-fi I'm absolutely dying for right now.

MIKE MAHARDY, staff writer, Twitter @mmahardy
I'll be playing through Serious Sam DD XXL on XBLA cooperatively this weekend (it's very fun in all of the craziest, best ways) and also playing Metal Gear Rising insert really, really stupid noun here. Super Mario Galaxy 2 is just as amazing as it has always been, and it's never a bad time to play FTL: Faster Than Light when I'm craving that strange feeling of helplessness combined with pure euphoria. God, I love FTL.

JOHN YAN, senior hardware editor, Twitter @thejohnyan
Diablo 3, Black Ops 2 multiplayer.
 

The Force is With you next week (Star Wars Pinball)

by: Jeremy - posted: 2/19/2013 11:37 AM - Add a Comment
It has only been a few weeks since Zen Studios announced that they were bringing Star Wars Pinball to the Pinball FX and Zen Pinball universe, now we know when. The first pack of tables set in the Star Wars universe will launch next week on a variety of platforms.

The first pack will feature three tables: the Empire Strikes Back, Boba Fett, and the Clone Wars. The pack will roll out according to the following schedule:
  • February 26-     PlayStation Network ($9.99, Cross Buy privileges for PS3 and Vita)
  • February 27-     Xbox Live Arcade (800 MSP), Apple App Store ($1.99 per table), Mac App Store ($2.99 per table), Google Play ($1.99 per table)
Additional platforms are expected to be announced at a later date.

The Empire Strikes Back pinball table looks all sorts of awesome

by: John - posted: 2/13/2013 11:19 AM - Add a Comment
I love pinball. I enjoy Star Wars. Not a huge fan, but I do enjoy it. The Empire Strikes Back table for Star Wars Pinball does look really fun though. You'll recognize some key scenes from the movie in the table such as the AT-AT attack, Luke and Vader fighting, and Luke's Jedi training. This video just makes me want to make a digital pinball table even more.
 

Star Wars Pinball announced for all platforms

by: Chuck - posted: 2/5/2013 2:00 PM - Add a Comment
It's a good year to be a Star Wars fan, first the series is sold to Disney who announces a new set of movies and now the folks at Zen Studios have announced that they will be releasing Star Wars Pinball later this month.  The first set of tables will include  tables based on Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back, the Clone Wars TV show, and one based on Boba Fett.  
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It's no secret that we're fans of the Zen Studios tables as they do amazing work with all of their licensed tables. Looking at the screenshots that came with this release I can already see a lot of cool stuff including Boba Fett being dragged into a Sarlacc Pit.  The good news is that there's at least two more sets of tables past this in that you've got the prequels to deal with along with A New Hope, Return of the Jedi, and the upcoming JJ Abrams movie.  
 

Fire Emblem Awakening stumbles a little bit past scheduled release

by: Jeremy - posted: 2/5/2013 7:44 AM - Add a Comment
Don’t go running to your local game retailer hoping to pick up Fire Emblem Awakening today... or tomorrow for that matter. It appears that the game has suffered a minor delay in the shipment of the physical game which will set it back a few days. The game was scheduled to be in retailers yesterday, but is currently nowhere to be found (aside from digital distribution).

The delay is reportedly due to a manufacturing error, which should be remedied by now. The game will likely show up later this week for those seeking the actual, physical game cartridges. We will also have our full review of the game very soon.