Author: The Watchman

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Batman: Arkham Knight Gets a Release Date

Nerd Bacon marks our calendars for June 2nd, 2015 for the release of Batman: Arkham Knight for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

Ubisoft Announces Release date for Watch_Dogs DLC

Nerd Bacon sees Ubisoft’s announcement of the first downloadable content for Watch_Dogs; Watch_Dogs Bad Blood.

First WWE 2K15 Gameplay Footage Revealed

The first actual gameplay footage of WWE 2K15 was leaked out to the web during this year’s Gamescom convention in Germany. The footage features WWE Superstars Randy Orton facing off against Cesaro and shows off the new graphics engine provided by 2K  Sports. Details have been trickling out this month via IGN regarding the changed… Continue reading First WWE 2K15 Gameplay Footage Revealed

Feast On These New Dead Island 2 Screens and Trailer

Deep Silver has released a few new screenshots as well as the first gameplay trailer for their upcoming zombie opus Dead Island 2, as part of the 2014 Gamescom event in Germany. The trailer takes place in Los Angeles and showcases the numerous inventive ways in which you will be taking out the undead. Dead… Continue reading Feast On These New Dead Island 2 Screens and Trailer

Rise of the Tomb Raider is a Timed Exclusive

Microsoft Head of Xbox Division Phil Spencer confirmed in an interview today that Rise of the Tomb Raider is a “timed exclusive.” Speaking with Eurogamer, Spencer said “Yes, the deal has a duration. I didn’t buy it. I don’t own the franchise.” Spencer also noted; “What they do with the franchise in the long run is… Continue reading Rise of the Tomb Raider is a Timed Exclusive

Rise of the Tomb Raider becomes Xbox One Exclusive

Microsoft has announced that Rise of the Tomb Raider, the follow-up to 2013’s well received reboot of the Tomb Raider franchise, will now release “Holiday 2015” exclusively on Xbox One. The announcement came as part of Microsoft’s press briefing at the 2014 Gamescom event, Europe’s largest convention of gaming publishers and developers. (For those unfamiliar,… Continue reading Rise of the Tomb Raider becomes Xbox One Exclusive

Mario Kart 8 to get Free Mercedes-Benz DLC

Players will soon be able to add some style and luxury to their Mario Kart 8 experience because Nintendo has announced that they will be releasing new Mercedes-Benz themed DLC for the Wii U racer. Starting on August 27th, Mario Kart 8 owners will be able to download three different Mercedes-Benz karts; the GLA, the… Continue reading Mario Kart 8 to get Free Mercedes-Benz DLC

Monopoly: Legend of Zelda Edition Coming September 15

USAopoly will release a new Legend of Zelda themed version of the storied Monopoly board game this September, according to a product listing on GameStop.com. Iconic Monopoly properties Like Boardwalk and Park Ave will be changed to classic Legend of Zelda themed locals such as the Temple of Time and the Deku Tree. The special… Continue reading Monopoly: Legend of Zelda Edition Coming September 15

Octodad: Dadliest Catch – PC

Platform: PC (Steam)                                                          Developer: Young Horses Publisher: Young Horses Release Date: January 30, 2014 Genre: Action/Adventure Nerd Rating: 7 out of 10 Reviewed by The Watchman On the… Continue reading Octodad: Dadliest Catch – PC

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Cosplay Contest Underway

Developer CD Projekt Red has announced a new cosplay competition in honor of the forthcoming third game in the Witcher series: Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The contest gives Witcher fans a chance to cosplay as their favorite characters for a chance to win a variety of prizes including; cash, free copies of the Witcher 3… Continue reading The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Cosplay Contest Underway