Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[EA @ Gamescom: Crysis 3, SimCity, Army of Two and more]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/10/ea-gamescom-crysis-3-simcity-army-of-two-and-more/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/10/ea-gamescom-crysis-3-simcity-army-of-two-and-more/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/10/ea-gamescom-crysis-3-simcity-army-of-two-and-more/#comments If you're lucky enough to find yourself at Gamescom next week in Germany, playable demos of Crysis 3 and SimCity will be headlining EA's lineup. Aside from those two, there will also be demo stations at EA's booth for Need for Speed: Most Wanted, FIFA 13, FIFA Manager 13, Medal of Honor: Warfighter and Star Wars: The Old Republic.

EA will also be conducting behind-closed-doors presentations. Notable titles for private showcase include the newly-announced Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel from Visceral Games, the Armored Kill expansion for Battlefield 3, Crysis 3, Dead Space 3, NHL 2013, Sims 3, SimCity and a bunch of mobile games from EA and Chillingo. We'll have previews of those games next week.

JoystiqEA @ Gamescom: Crysis 3, SimCity, Army of Two and more originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 10 Aug 2012 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ahead of today's EA software showcase, the publisher has gone ahead and announced a new Army of Two for PS3 and Xbox 360. Called The Devil's Cartel, this new game is the next project from Visceral Games, developed in DICE's Frostbite 2 engine.

According to EA, this latest game "re-sets the series" with a "more intense, mature, and grittier tone," to the surprise of those of us who found the previous games plenty gritty. Operatives "Alpha" and "Bravo" fight in a drug war in Mexico, making use of "the ability to unleash the power of ultimate destruction."

The Devil's Cartel will be released in March 2013. If you want to follow along with other EA announcements today, you can watch the showcase live here starting at 1pm Pacific/4pm Eastern.

Update: Game Informer brings us the first official look at the game, with this new trailer/interview video and the cover image for its September issue. The mag specifies that this is the work of Visceral Games Montreal.

Continue reading Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel coming to PS3 and Xbox in March [update: trailer]

JoystiqArmy of Two: The Devil's Cartel coming to PS3 and Xbox in March [update: trailer] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 02 Aug 2012 11:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>army-of-twoarmy-of-two-the-devils-carteleaelectronic-artsmicrosoftplaystationps3visceral-gamesxboxThu, 02 Aug 2012 11:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: 'Army of Four' exposed via Twitter]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/04/rumor-army-of-four-exposed-via-twitter/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/04/rumor-army-of-four-exposed-via-twitter/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/04/rumor-army-of-four-exposed-via-twitter/#comments Joe Flanigan, an actor some may recognize as Stargate: Atlantis' John Sheppard, has signed on with EA to "do the new AO4 video game," according to his Twitter account. Originally referring to the project as an offshoot of the Battlefield series, Flanigan quickly redacted that statement, thanking God that his children don't read Twitter.

Word around the rumor mill is that AO4 stands for Army of Four, and that it's a sequel to 2010's Army of Two: The 40th Day. That makes more sense than Artificial Orangutan 4 or Aquabat Opera 4, which were the first two things we thought of. We've reached out to EA regarding what the dealio, yo.

[Thanks, Jordan!]

JoystiqRumor: 'Army of Four' exposed via Twitter originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 04 Mar 2012 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AO4army-of-fourArmy-of-TwoArmy-of-Two-The-40th-DayEAElectronic-Artsjoe-flaniganSun, 04 Mar 2012 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Next round of EA server culling includes Army of Two, Battlefield 2: Modern Combat]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/14/next-round-of-ea-server-culling-includes-army-of-two-battlefiel/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/14/next-round-of-ea-server-culling-includes-army-of-two-battlefiel/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/14/next-round-of-ea-server-culling-includes-army-of-two-battlefiel/#comments As boys turn to men, we know it's hard to say goodbye to yesterday, but time marches on and Electronic Arts has server power bills it's no longer keen on paying. EA has decided to shut down online functionality for several titles, including Army of Two, Battlefield 2: Modern Combat and Need for Speed: Most Wanted, as of August 11.

EA's explanation is that games being shut down represent "fewer than 1% of all peak online players across all EA titles," and that its server teams would rather "focus on keeping a positive experience for the other 99% of customers playing our more popular games." Find the list of titles being disconnected from the internet after the break.

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JoystiqNext round of EA server culling includes Army of Two, Battlefield 2: Modern Combat originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Army-of-2Army-of-TwoBattlefield-2-Modern-CombatEAElectronic-Artsmicrosoftnintendopcplaystationps3server-shutdownwiixboxThu, 14 Jul 2011 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Visceral Montreal studio staffing up for Army of Two, Dead Space franchises]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/14/visceral-montreal-studio-staffing-up-for-army-of-two-dead-space/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/14/visceral-montreal-studio-staffing-up-for-army-of-two-dead-space/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/14/visceral-montreal-studio-staffing-up-for-army-of-two-dead-space/#comments A series of job openings in EA Montreal's Visceral Games division point unsurprisingly to ongoing projects associated with the studio's homegrown Army of Two franchise, as well as for Dead Space. Positions for a senior producer, art director and lead environmental artist for Army of Two have been posted on the EA jobs site, in addition to a number of non-franchise-specific roles.

Also of note, the studio is looking for a senior development director for the Dead Space franchise, in addition to a lead writer (in English) and senior AI programmer for a "new action adventure IP."

The EA Montreal location includes Visceral Games Montreal, EA Mobile, BioWare Montreal and other groups. The now Visceral-branded studio is best known for its pair of Army of Two games, which have sold millions -- fist bump! -- despite mixed critical reception. Additionally, the Montreal studio collaborated with EA's Redwood Shores outfit to develop Dead Space 2.

While EA has made no official statement about new iterations of these franchises, we clearly haven't seen the last of them. And you can put your bro on that!

JoystiqVisceral Montreal studio staffing up for Army of Two, Dead Space franchises originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>army-of-twoarmy-of-two-3dead-spacedead-space-3ea-montrealhiringjob-listingvisceral-gamesvisceral-games-montrealThu, 14 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Army of Two, A World of Keflings Avatar gear now available]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/18/army-of-two-a-world-of-keflings-avatar-gear-now-available/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/18/army-of-two-a-world-of-keflings-avatar-gear-now-available/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/18/army-of-two-a-world-of-keflings-avatar-gear-now-available/#comments Cosplay enthusiasts will tell you: making costumes based on your favorite fictional characters can be expensive. Depending on how accurate a recreation you're going for, you can drop some serious duckets on materials. Not to mention the trouble of explaining to your parents who Marcus Phoenix is and why you would want to dress up like him.

That's why we'd like to inform you of the latest Avatar Marketplace update, a cheaper alternative for your fixation with dress-up. Two new game styles are available: A World of Keflings and Army of Two. You can find a plethora of branded hats and shirts from each title, as well as some full body costumes -- you can see the Ninja Bee outfit above.

Source - Army of Two Avatar items
Source - A World of Keflings Avatar collection

JoystiqArmy of Two, A World of Keflings Avatar gear now available originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 18 May 2010 17:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mass Effect 2 didn't do too shabby, selling 1.6 million units during the quarter in North America and Europe, while Army of Two: The 40th Day sold "over one million units worldwide in the quarter." It wasn't all sequel talk for the core titles,as Dante's Inferno got a mention too, having sold "almost one million units in the quarter" across Europe and North America. Oh, Dante, don't cry! It ain't easy for a new franchise in this world -- just ask EA's new IPs from last fiscal year.

JoystiqBattlefield: BC, Mass Effect, Army of Two sequel sales all top 1 million; Dante's Inferno comes close in Q1 2010 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 11 May 2010 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>army-of-twoArmy-of-Two-2Army-of-Two-The-40th-Daybad-company-2battlefield-bad-company-2dantes-infernoeaEA-Montrealelectronic artsElectronic-ArtsElectronicArtsmass-effect-2MicrosoftXbox-360Tue, 11 May 2010 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Xbox Live Marketplace in May: Rocket Knight, Dragon Age DLC and more]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/04/xbox-live-marketplace-in-may-rocket-knight-dragon-age-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/04/xbox-live-marketplace-in-may-rocket-knight-dragon-age-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/04/xbox-live-marketplace-in-may-rocket-knight-dragon-age-dlc/#comments You know that dusty piggy bank you've had sitting on the shelf forever? Look, forget the kid's college fund -- she's not going to college for, like, years -- and bust that thing open! There's going to be some solid content on Xbox Live Marketplace this month.

In the mood for XBLA games? How does Rocket Knight or Zeno Clash tickle your fancy? Oh, so you want some DLC -- Dragon Age: Origins will have more to offer the tireless adventurer later this month. Want to learn the Secret of Monkey Island? During the week of May 17, the secret will be half-off. See what we mean?

Head past the break for more XBLM release highlights for the month provided by Microsoft.

Continue reading Xbox Live Marketplace in May: Rocket Knight, Dragon Age DLC and more

JoystiqXbox Live Marketplace in May: Rocket Knight, Dragon Age DLC and more originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 04 May 2010 16:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"There is a known issue affecting Achievements in an Army of Two DLC pack," an EA spokesperson said. "We are looking into a solution and hope to provide an update soon." In the meantime, we suggest you enjoy one of those other games that inspired The 40th Day. It's not a bad way to pass the time until you wait for "soon" to come around.

JoystiqArmy of Two: The 40th Day DLC fix coming soon, EA says originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Since the game flaunts its strength as a co-op shooter right in the title, EA Montreal's new content seems like a natural extension. Here's hoping it maintains the impressive level design and high degree of polish we experienced the first time around.

Gallery: Army of Two: The 40th Day (DLC)

JoystiqNew Army of Two: The 40th Day campaign DLC coming in April originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If that's still a bit much to pay (and if you're really desperate for some masked mayhem in a game), we'd like to suggest employing the same "buddy system" that Salem and Rios use. Buy it with a friend, play it together, and strengthen your relationship! You know, while blowing stuff up.

JoystiqArmy of Two: The 40th Day for The 40 Dollars originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonarmy-of-twoArmy-of-Two-2Army-of-Two-The-40th-Daydeal-of-the-daydealseaea-montrealElectronic-ArtsMicrosoftsaleshooterXbox-360Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Metareview: Army of Two: The 40th Day]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/13/metareview-army-of-two-the-40th-day/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/13/metareview-army-of-two-the-40th-day/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/13/metareview-army-of-two-the-40th-day/#comments You've already heard our incredibly well-thought-out critique of Salem and Rios' latest mercenary endeavor, Army of Two: The 40th Day -- however, we understand your impulse to shop around. Here's what some of the other reviewers have been saying about the supremely bromantic game.
  • IGN (85/100): "A disaster movie in a game package, Army of Two: The 40th Day capitalizes on its co-op play to deliver an awesome action experience that's incredibly fun to play."
  • Official Xbox 360 Magazine (80/100): "Marry that to some satisfyingly chunky gunplay and the odd spectacular, building-levelling explosion and you have an action game that is far more fun than it has any right to be. You get plenty of co-op games, but not that many 'buddy' games and this is a fine example - a frantic, punchy bullet-storm that's best enjoyed with a friend."
  • 1UP (B): "Even though I think they ultimately contributed to the Army of Two's inconsistent tone, which moves from "flippant" to "serious business about how messed up people can get," the morality moments are what I'll remember most about The 40th Day."
  • Game Informer (65/100): "With so many great co-op experiences available to gamers, it's tough to recommend The 40th Day. Lacking a cohesive story, solid controls, key multiplayer features, and polish, this sequel fails to close the gap of mediocrity running through its core game design."

JoystiqMetareview: Army of Two: The 40th Day originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Before we pile on EA too much, we'd like to remind you that the stuffing of tampons into bullet wounds was actually cut from the game, so the final version of Army of Two didn't have nearly as many bad ideas in it as it could have.

Tascan went on to say that "the new one I feel is still very funny, but at least it's more 'Bruce Willis funny' than 'Steven Seagal funny.'" Well great, guys, you've gone from pissing off overly sensitive people to pissing off Steven Seagal. Talk about leaping from the frying pan into the fire that also happens to be a reincarnated, part-time deputy sheriff.

JoystiqEA confesses to bad ideas in first Army of Two originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Never did I think that, after finishing the original Army of Two, I'd ever be re-enlisting for a sequel. Sure, it sold well, but its myriad not-quite-fulfilled ideas and irritating "Dude! Bro!" lead characters just made me want to shrug off the game and move on with my life. So I sit here writing this pretty amazed at how good the sequel is. It's not, say, Assassin's Creed to Assassin's Creed 2 good -- but a very solid improvement on the core co-op action concept, shedding just the right things and finally delivering an experience that actually plays off the strengths of being a two-man fighting force. Plus, it does so with a high degree of polish and prettiness, not to mention reworked characters that are -- and I can't believe I'm saying this -- actually funny and ... cool.

Gallery: Army of Two: The 40th Day

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JoystiqReview: Army of Two: The 40th Day originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Army-of-TwoArmy-of-Two-2Army-of-Two-The-40th-Dayeaea-montrealelectronic-artsMicrosoftshooterXbox-360Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:10:00 EST<![CDATA[The Army of Two infiltrates GameStop]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/07/the-army-of-two-infiltrate-gamestop/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/07/the-army-of-two-infiltrate-gamestop/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/07/the-army-of-two-infiltrate-gamestop/#comments Army of Two: The 40th Day's Salem and Rios are no strangers to the modern world. Sure, they may have acted a bit ... out of place during previous visits to EA Montreal and EA Headquarters, but that doesn't mean they're not fit for retail life. Take, for instance, the video above of the two trying their best to lend a hand to the fine folks at GameStop.

They might be a bit rough around the edges, but that doesn't mean that they didn't get the most magazine upsells for the month of December (they did!) or that they aren't capable of re-alphabetizing the used PS2 section six or seven hundred times a day (they are!). Give them a chance, folks. Under the inhuman terror mask and bullet-proof chest padding beats the heart of a human being.

Gallery: Army of Two: The 40th Day

JoystiqThe Army of Two infiltrates GameStop originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This latest trailer chronicles the classic struggle between the colors Red and Blue across the game's four muliplayer modes: Warzone, Co-op Deathmatch, Control, and Extraction. Sadly, it appears that the So You Think You Can Fist Bump competition didn't make the cut.

Gallery: Army of Two: The 40th Day

JoystiqNew Army of Two trailer previews multiplayer modes originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>army-of-twoArmy-of-Two-2Army-of-Two-The-40th-Dayeaea-montrealElectronic-ArtsMicrosoftmultiplayerXbox-360Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Army of Two: The 40th Day multiplayer inspired by Counter-Strike, Killzone 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/18/army-of-two-the-40th-day-multiplayer-inspired-by-counter-strike/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/18/army-of-two-the-40th-day-multiplayer-inspired-by-counter-strike/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/18/army-of-two-the-40th-day-multiplayer-inspired-by-counter-strike/#comments While Army of Two's focus has always been cooperative gameplay, EA Montreal's Eric Chartrand is responsible for designing the competitive multiplayer aspects of The 40th Day. In an interview with with That VideoGame Blog, Chartrand notes that one of the big changes for the AoT sequel is to adapt the multiplayer aspect, and make it play differently from the campaign mode. Whereas the story can feature designed bottlenecks (such as doors that require both players to open), multiplayer cannot, simply because humans play differently than AI. "The toolset we use in single-player has to be different from the one we use in multiplayer," Chartrand explains.

Interestingly, Chartrand notes two games as his main inspiration for The 40th Day's multiplayer offerings: the decade old Counter-Strike and the recently-released Killzone 2. "What works in Counter-Strike is that you don't get progression," a stark contrast to the level-up gimmick common in most online shooters. "So why it works is because the gameplay in it. The second-to-second, the movement of the character, the shooting, the intensity of the combat is still fresh, even ten years after. So that's why we wanted to craft an experience that is as close to this as possible."

Chartrand has even more praise for Guerrilla's FPS. "Killzone 2 has great maps, probably the best maps out there," he admits. However, what inspired Chartrand the most appear to be the game's community features, particularly its stats-laden website. "This link between stats, profile, friends, leaderboard ... all the community aspects, I think the Killzone guys did a very good job and we strive to imitate them."

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Not that you won't get the chance to step into the shoes of a masked, bloodthirsty murderer before the January 13 release in North America. A PSP demo will be available on PSN January 7 (January 14 in Europe). Just try to hold out until then. Maybe seek comfort from one good friend.

JoystiqArmy of Two: The 40th Day PSP: no demo today, but have a trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>army-of-twoArmy-of-Two-2army-of-two-the-40th-dayeaea-montrealElectronic-ArtsMicrosoftshooterXbox-360Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: Army of Two: The 40th Day demo on XBL]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/17/psa-army-of-two-the-40th-day-demo-on-xbl/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/17/psa-army-of-two-the-40th-day-demo-on-xbl/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/17/psa-army-of-two-the-40th-day-demo-on-xbl/#comments A reminder from your friendly neighborhood Joystiq: The Army of Two: The 40th Day demo promised earlier this week is now available on Xbox Live Marketplace. Weighing in at a less-than-diminutive two gigabytes, the demo allows players to try out a part of the first level of the game. And, since Army of Two kind of depends on cooperative play, the demo thankfully offers both offline and online co-op for two players.

The demo may or may not also contain bro hugs. We hope it does.

Shortcut: Add the Army of Two: The 40th Day demo to your 360 download queue
[Via Xbox.com]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Army-of-TwoArmy-of-Two-2Army-of-Two-The-40th-Dayeaea-montrealElectronic-ArtsintroMicrosoftvideoXbox-360Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:45:00 EST<![CDATA[EA Montreal shifting focus to 'big, blockbuster-type titles']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/24/ea-montreal-shifting-focus-to-big-blockbuster-type-titles/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/24/ea-montreal-shifting-focus-to-big-blockbuster-type-titles/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/24/ea-montreal-shifting-focus-to-big-blockbuster-type-titles/#comments According to comments made to Edge by EA Montreal general manager Alain Tascan, you can expect more big action titles like Army of Two: The 40th Day from the studio. While previous Wii games, including Skate It, Boogie Superstar and the recently released Need for Speed: Nitro, have enjoyed acceptable levels of success, Tascan believes that targeting HD consoles with "fewer and bigger things" might yield improved results. It's a prudent approach, no doubt stemming from the publisher's recent layoffs.

Tascan explains that the Wii market is "a little bit unpredictable these days," further encouraging a shift to additional "big, blockbuster-type titles." We probably don't need Tascan to point out that Army of Two is "the most successful original IP EA has had in the last few years," since it's the first to get a big, blockbuster sequel ahead of Dead Space and -- can we dream? -- Mirror's Edge.

JoystiqEA Montreal shifting focus to 'big, blockbuster-type titles' originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>army-of-twoarmy-of-two-the-40th-dayboogieboogie-superstareaea-montrealelectronic-artsMicrosoftskate-itXbox-360Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Army of Two: The 40th Day to offer weapon customization, garish camo]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/18/army-of-two-the-40th-day-to-offer-weapon-customization-garish/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/18/army-of-two-the-40th-day-to-offer-weapon-customization-garish/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/18/army-of-two-the-40th-day-to-offer-weapon-customization-garish/#comments We've never felt satisfied by the weapon customization options afforded to us by first-person shooters. Oh, three different kinds of scopes? An optional grenade launcher attachment? Yeah, those are pretty cool, we guess -- however, we'd also like a different stock, ammo clip, suppressor and barrel on there as well. Hey, while we're at it, we also need a blender. You know, for when we require a cool coconut smoothie in the middle of a heated firefight.

The latest trailer for Army of Two: The 40th Day gives us a look into the weapon customization engine we've always dreamed of, giving us unparalleled control over our in-game boomsticks. You can quickly turn your military grade M107 into a hulking, unwieldy monstrosity, complete with hideous, circus-themed camouflage. Sadly, the above trailer doesn't show off any kitchen appliance attachments -- we're sure they'll show up as DLC shortly after the game launches on January 12.

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So why the change? What is the social significance of the forearm bump? Is it a sign of greater manliness, or are the characters in Army of Two simply trying to fight the spread of deadly germs? Please, contribute your theories in the comments.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>army-of-twogames-on-demandmidnight-clubmidnight-club-lasonicsonic-unleashedxbox-liveTue, 20 Oct 2009 16:45:00 EST<![CDATA[New Army of Two: The 40th Day viral video has its priorities straight]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/12/new-army-of-two-the-40th-day-viral-video-has-its-priorities-str/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/12/new-army-of-two-the-40th-day-viral-video-has-its-priorities-str/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/12/new-army-of-two-the-40th-day-viral-video-has-its-priorities-str/#commentsAll work and no play may make Jack a dull boy, but for the folks at EA Montreal making Army of Two: The 40th Day, playing is no longer an option -- unless they're playing their own game as a part of their job. That's what this latest viral video marketing the game shows, as Rios and Salem continue checking in with their developers and try to keep them on the right track.

One thing we will say is that this new video is decidedly more downbeat than the pair's previous jaunt through the office. What's the matter, guys? Does somebody have a case of the Mondays?

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We'll be experiencing similar situations in a video game context soon, as Tyler Bates, the composer for both of those projects (as well as Watchmen, Dawn of the Dead and The Day The Earth Stood Still), will be providing musical accompanyment for Army of Two: The 40th Day. Check out the above video to get a sampling of his mood-altering rock, which carries a surprising amount of intensity, even when divorced from acts of brutal pit-kicking.

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The Xbox 360's Games on Demand service is getting quite the booster shot this month, as Microsoft has announced six new titles coming to the service in October. The festivities kicked off earlier this week with the release of Rainbow Six Vegas 2 and Call of Duty 3. Here's what the rest of this month has in store:

October 13
October 20
 October 27
 There's no word on price for any of these titles right now, so we've checked with Microsoft and will be sure to update you when we hear back.

JoystiqGTA IV, Dead Space coming to Xbox 360 Games on Demand this month originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Through a joint collaboration with IDW Publishing and EA's new EA Comics brand, comic versions of Dragon Age and Army of Two will find themselves on shelves and available for download on iTunes in monthly runs. The comics will be backed by some pretty heavy hitters; Orson Scott Card will be penning the story for Dragon Age and veteran Peter Milligan will be handling the story for Army of Two, which is due to start its run sometime in January 2010.

There's no information on the Dragon Age comic at this time, however we know the events of the Army of Two bromic (see what we did there?) will bridge the gap between the conclusion of the first game and the events of The 40th Day.

JoystiqIDW producing Dragon Age and Army of Two comics originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 07 Oct 2009 03:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ross: "Hey, we're an army of two. I don't want a third wheel."

Seconds after booting up the Tokyo Game Show demo of Army of Two: The 40th Day, we managed to completely botch a hostage "rescue" operation, while brutally murdering the four terrorists involved. Our morality meter went down quite significantly after that, we're sure. Had we managed to progress with some more finesse, we would've been able to sneak behind two enemies, grab them and "negotiate" a solution for the others. Is there a morally "good" way out of a situation like that? Perhaps, but we'll never know.

While it's easy to simply accuse Ross of insatiable bloodthirstiness, his less-than-graceful approach at this scenario could be blamed on the (admittedly early) build's choppy framerate, and the sometimes confusing controls. Ross found it difficult to stick to cover, and move from one place to another; I found myself inadvertently switching between crouching, cover and something in between.

Gallery: Army of Two: The 40th Day (TGS 2009)

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That's what those bad guys get for standing in the way of movie night!

Gallery: Army of Two: The 40th Day (TGS 2009)

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When we recently had the opportunity to play EA's version of Army of Two: The 40th Day for PSP, we went into it with the realistic expectation that it would be the console game pared down to accommodate the portable's controls and capabilities. What we quickly found was a game designed specifically for PSP that conjures memories of top-down arcade shooters such as Mercs and Ikari Warriors.

It's very much an arcade game, with its own unique art style and controls, but it still sticks to the console game's plot -- and employs its unique Aggro mechanic with some nice results.

Gallery: Army of Two: The 40th Day (PSP)

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While this shows confidence in Burns, Tascan seems worried about the effects of an overbearing game bible. "So far, when movies try to really respect the games they're not always the best quality," Tascan remarked.

Well, that explains it: game adaptations have just been too slavishly devoted to the source material. Oh, if only DOA: Dead or Alive hadn't been so intent on including the franchise's trademark nanobots and assassin sunglasses.

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The press release also mentions a pre-order bonus for the game in "Extraction," a multiplayer mode available to those who pre-order The 40th Day. Everyone else will gain access one month later.

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Perhaps this bizarre trailer is meant to emphasize that the game isn't all about serious stuff, like morality ... and explosions. Perhaps this marks the return of the series' trademark "bromance"?

JoystiqSalem and Rios visit EA Montreal in bizarre Army of Two trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>army-of-twoArmy-of-Two-2army-of-two-the-40th-dayeaea-montrealElectronic-ArtsMicrosoftthe-40th-dayXbox-360Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[New Army of Two: 40th Day trailer takes aim at morality]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/23/new-army-of-two-40th-day-trailer-takes-aim-at-morality/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/23/new-army-of-two-40th-day-trailer-takes-aim-at-morality/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/23/new-army-of-two-40th-day-trailer-takes-aim-at-morality/#commentsRios and Salem have a tough choice to make in this latest trailer for Army of Two: The 40th Day. The clip highlights the game's new morality system, a set of scripted events where the player (or players, if you're rocking co-op) must make a choice, shaping the way the game plays out. In the video above, the same scene we saw at E3, Rios and Salem find a gun stash, but a nearby officer walks in and catches the two in the act. As one might assume, he's not to happy with what he sees. Do Rios and Salem put the guns back? Do they take them anyway? Do they just shoot the crap out of the cop? You'll just have to watch to find out! (We've already made our choice.)

The trailer also reveals that noted comic artists Chris Bachalo and Jock have signed up to do some illustrations for the game. Bachalo's even on hand at Comic-Con right now signing stuff, so if you're attending, hit up booth #5213.

Gallery: Army of Two: 40th Day Illustrations

JoystiqNew Army of Two: 40th Day trailer takes aim at morality originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>army-of-twoArmy-of-Two-2army-of-two-the-40th-daychris-bachaloeaea-montrealElectronic-ArtsjockMicrosoftXbox-360Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Army of Two: The 40th Day: All the gunplay, half the bromance]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/17/army-of-two-the-40th-day-all-the-gunplay-half-the-bromance/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/17/army-of-two-the-40th-day-all-the-gunplay-half-the-bromance/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/17/army-of-two-the-40th-day-all-the-gunplay-half-the-bromance/#comments Army of Two: The 40th Day will tone down the gratuitous bouts of fist-bumping and other high-octane manlove celebrations so liberally sprinkled throughout the first game, developers have told USA Today. The shoot-everything-then-chest-bump-each-other mechanic of the first game will receive less emphasis than moral choices, which will require you to make difficult decisions at certain intervals throughout the game.

It's a shame about all of the brolebrations, though, because we think they added a lot to the game. Well, okay, a lot for us to make fun of.

Gallery: Army of Two: The 40th Day

JoystiqArmy of Two: The 40th Day: All the gunplay, half the bromance originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>army-of-twoArmy-of-Two-2army-of-two-the-40th-dayeaea-montrealElectronic-ArtsMicrosoftXbox-360Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Impressions: Inside an Army of Two: The 40th Day weapons cache]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/03/impressions-inside-an-army-of-two-the-40th-day-weapons-cache/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/03/impressions-inside-an-army-of-two-the-40th-day-weapons-cache/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/03/impressions-inside-an-army-of-two-the-40th-day-weapons-cache/#comments Much like our initial reaction to Army of Two: The 40th Day, we were constantly impressed during a behind-closed-doors demonstration of the game at E3 this week. While much of the demo, overseen by executive producer Reid Schneider and creative director Alex Hutchinson, was a rehash of the finer points covered in our earlier preview, we did get a closer look at a new element, which we think illustrates a key dynamic of the more -- potentially -- humanistic sequel.

EA Montreal is giving you (and your partner) "opportunities to express who you are in this environment," explains Hutchinson. More specifically, the game's environment (Shanghai in the midst of a violent invasion) is one in which everything goes horribly wrong and the "core story is about saving yourselves." So, what means will justify that end? The choices become yours. Enter: The weapon locker.

Gallery: Army of Two: The 40th Day

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JoystiqImpressions: Inside an Army of Two: The 40th Day weapons cache originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>army-of-twoArmy-of-Two-2army-of-two-the-40th-daye3-2009eaea-montrealElectronic-ArtsMicrosoftXbox-360Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:45:00 EST<![CDATA[MGS4, Ratchet, others $30 as PS3 'Greatest Hits' starting June 16]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/28/mgs4-ratchet-others-30-as-ps3-greatest-hits-starting-june-1/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/28/mgs4-ratchet-others-30-as-ps3-greatest-hits-starting-june-1/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/28/mgs4-ratchet-others-30-as-ps3-greatest-hits-starting-june-1/#comments
Old Snake, domestic partners Ratchet & Clank, glam goth Nero and others will be offered up as PS3 "Greatest Hits" for $30 starting June 16. This will be the second round of discounted best-selling software for the console, as the first batch hit at around the same time last year. The latest additions include:
  • Army of Two
  • Battlefield Bad Company
  • Devil May Cry 4
  • Gran Turismo 5 Prologue
  • Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
  • Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction
With almost all those titles (maybe) prepping for sequels in the near future, if you haven't checked them out, there's some quality in the offerings.

JoystiqMGS4, Ratchet, others $30 as PS3 'Greatest Hits' starting June 16 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 28 May 2009 10:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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EA has assaulted our inbox in the most extreme way possible, unloading some fresh screens from upcoming bro-love simulator, Army of Two: The 40th Day. The new screens show off a lot of what you'd come to expect from this series: explosions; testosterone; and teamwork. There does seem to be a kid involved this time around, though, so that's new. Sadly, these screens lack the appropriate amounts of fist-bumping, but we're sure EA is saving the best stuff for last.

Gallery: Army of Two: 40th Day (5.26.09)

JoystiqEyeball explosion: New Army of Two: The 40th Day screens originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 26 May 2009 11:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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