Final Fantasy VII confirmed for PC, trailer released

Square Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy VII is coming back to the PC sometime this year (still undetermined) and they've released a new trailer to get fans all hot-and-bothered for the return of this cherished classic.

http://www.gamesradar.com/final-fantasy-vii-confirmed-pc-trailer-released/

You may remember that we reported on this as a rumor a couple weeks ago, with the included information that this new version will be supported by microtransactions that allow you to purchase Phoenix Downs, potions, XP accelerators etc.

While we're excited to have an excuse to play Final Fantasy VII again, the introduction of microtransactions makes that joy a little conflicted. We're worried that this will alter the balance of the game and turn it into essentially a FFVII tour or amusement park ride.

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New Assassin's Creed 3 trailer stirs the soul

Get your muskets ready, folks, because this new trailer for Assassin's Creed 3 is going to make you want to go out and snipe some Redcoats. Yes, even if you're British. 

http://www.gamesradar.com/new-assassins-creed-3-trailer-stirs-soul/

We're starting to worry things might get a little bit awkward between us and GamesRadar UK when Assassin's Creed III comes out. On one hand, it looks like a stellar game that most people will enjoy. On the other hand, it doesn't look much like ACIII will be very understanding when it comes to the position of the British.

Also, we're really hoping ACIII includes a level where you play that woman with an ax defending her children.

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Assassin's Creed 3 Limited Edition details, 'Fourth of July' trailer released

Today, Ubisoft released a bunch of new information about the impending release of Assassin's Creed 3 (coming October 30) alongside a brand new trailer which aims to show a somewhat different side of the AC series.

While the trailer is cool, we're most interested in the Limited Edition goodies, because this collection is pretty cool. Along with a copy of the game, the bundle will include:

•       Stunning 9.44" Assassin statue featuring Connor poised to strike with tomahawk and hidden blade.

•       Embroidered 28"x48" Assassin’s Creed-inspired colonial flag.

•       3"x3.25" sturdy metal belt buckle to proudly proclaim your allegiance to the Assassins.

This mega-edition sells for the fairly hefty price of $119.99. They also revealed the PC special edition which will run $64.99 and include:

•       George Washington’s notebook revealing his true story during the American Revolution.

•       Three single-player missions taking players from the high seas to Cozumel Island in search of Captain Kidd’s fabled lost treasure.

•       The Captain of the Aquila’s uniform and traditional Colonial Assassin outfit, boarding axe and Scottish flintlock – rumored to have fired “the shot heard round the world” – for use in the single-player campaign.

•       Sharpshooter and Redcoat characters for use in multiplayer.

•       A collection of the best audio tracks from previous Assassin’s Creed games.

And now for the trailer! Be careful, this trailer features two of the most foolproof tear-jerkers in the history of cinema: slow motion deaths and softly-singing children. At least it doesn't have a burned children's toy, Coldplay, or that girl in the red coat from Schindler's List.

http://www.gamesradar.com/assassins-creed-3-fourth-july-trailer-aims-tug-your-heartstrings/

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Guardians of Middle-Earth trailer shows first gameplay, Sauron smashing things

Right before E3, Warner Bros. unveiled a very exciting new project being developed by the talented folks at Monolith, The Lord of the Rings: Guardians of Middle-Earth. It's a MOBA-style action/strategy game in which you pick a hero from the forces of Mordor or the alliance of Men, Elves, Hobbits and Dwarves (and Gandalf) and attempt to take over/liberate Middle-Earth.

http://www.gamesradar.com/guardians-middle-earth-trailer-shows-first-gameplay/

We're probably too excited for this game, but seeing Sauron smash the living bejeezus out of things is thrilling to say the least. How is it possible that we've gone this long in gaming history without a playable version of the beginning of Fellowship of the Ring (i.e. Sauron smashing dozens of soldiers with each swing of a giant mace)?

According to the trailer, Guardians of Middle-Earth is headed out way in Fall 2012. If you missed it when it was first announced, you can check out the awesome announcement trailer here, along with our E3 preview.

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The Walking Dead Episode 2 launch trailer released by Telltale

Telltale Games has released the second episode of The Walking Dead on Xbox 360, PS3, and PC today, and to mark the occassion they've released a launch trailer giving us a little taste of what to expect in the next chapter of this episodic horror tale.

The episode is called Starved for Help, and the pre-release hype seems to indicate that this episode will be even better than the first. Which is saying something considering how much we loved it.

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