Fable 3 is fast approaching us, and we're crossing our fingers that this time we'll be treated to a delightfully genuine, fully fleshed-out co-op experience. The achievements for the game have been leaked, and we're happy to note there are some co-op achievements present. As is always the case with viewing achievements before playing the game, be aware there may be some spoilers if you want a completely pristine experience.
Activision has revealed the entire 83 song set list for DJ Hero 2 and to say its epic, is an understatement. Powered mostly by music from the 1990s and modern day you have some amazing combinations of songs for the techno and dance fan in your home.
How important is DLC to you, really? Are you one of the types of gamers that's content with just playing part of a game, then moving on to something else? If so, the concept of stand-alone DLC may interest you considerably. I ask: Will Dead Rising 2's DLC help their sales, or satisfy gamers somehow?
Just over two weeks ago, we set out to determine the answer to this question with the help of you, our readers. A bracket with random pairings of all eight currently released LEGO games was set up, and now, after two rounds of votes, it's down to two.
This week, Mike and Nick scrutinize the latest indie title to cross our paths which is sure to be a sleeper hit: Halo Reach! There's an awful lot of Halo talk this time around, but there always is when a new title is released, considering its immediate predecessor was our (Staff) Co-Op Game of the Year for 2009. We briefly run down some news from TGS and express our sadness over the (apparent?) closure of GoG.com. All this, plus the week's news in this edition of The Co-Opticast!
We've been keeping you updated on the new features of Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock. The game releases on the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and Wii September 28th. It will feature a new co-op quest mode. This quest will have familiar characters taking on new, rock inspired personas and images. Check out the new trailer.
Check out the new teaser trailer for EDF: Insect Armageddon. The bugs have gotten a facelift and the drop ships have been upgraded into something leggier. Three player online co-op has been confirmed. Get you bug bustin' buddies ready for a release next spring.
Co-Optimers have been vocal on both sides of a raging Apache: Air Assault debate - should the game allow each player their own chopper, or only as pilot/gunner combinations? Okay...it's not really a raging debate...not much of a debate at all... And yet developer Gaijin Entertainment has answered the call nonetheless.
Rocksteady continues to tease co-op fans everywhere as they hold Batman: Arkham City close to their chest. It appears that not only are Jokers wild, but Twos are as well - co-op has been all but confirmed by the UK Official PlayStation Magazine's latest preview. Either Rocksteady is bluffing, or they're going all in on this hand.
The very co-op title Pixel Junk Shooter 2 has decided to add a few new fluids to challenge our collective brains. Sometime in the near future, Pixel Junk Shooter will be tormenting miners with bubbles, bugs, and bullets that the rescue ships have to deflect in some form or another.
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is still scheduled to release on Steam and the PlayStation Network on September 28th - that's a week from today. But like the Xbox Live Arcade version of the game, which was released in August, these versions are going to be shipping sans the online co-op mode.
