Xbox 360 games july 2012

Valve has revealed that it has no short-term plans to add game-streaming to Steam. Jason Holtman, Valve business development director revealed this at an industry conference Develop. Labels: No short-term plans to add game-streaming to Steam. Pre-order now and get the Nuketown downloadable bonus map. Small and simple, yet lending itself to a variety of playstyles, the original Nuketown became an instant fan-favorite in Call of Duty: Black Ops. An arena-style map with unique art design, Nuketown promoted the type of fast-paced action that Call of Duty fans from around the world have come to love.

Now re-imagined in a 60's depiction of the "Model Home of the Future", Nuketown is set to take that familiar close-quarters chaos into the future! Publisher Reef Entertainment didnt uttered a peep about it since reaching a deal with rights holder StudioCanal back in August Its June 6 announcement was similarly quiet, embellished only by a quote from Rambo: First Blood to extol John Rambo 's fighting qualities. This year's Gamescom expo in Cologne, Germany, runs August , coinciding with the cinematic debut of Rambo actor Sylvester Stallone's ensemble action sequel The Expendables 2.

Labels: 'Rambo: The Video Game. Sunday, July 8, Metro Last Light. A direct sequel to the million-selling Metro , Metro: Last Light builds upon the first-person shooting action of the original whilst simultaneously upgrading its already-stunning graphics engine to previously unseen sights.

For further single-player story info check out the official live-action short film that bridges the gap between and Last Light. Labels: metro last ligh. Since March , there have been six-core-CPUs around. But which games benefit from hexacore-processors? PC Games hardware recaps old and current titles. Labels: Games that already benefit from six cores CPUs.

The developers at Zenimax Online are keenly aware of this, and they made a point of showing off well-known landmarks from every Elder Scrolls game as they exist in The Elder Scrolls Online. This curses you with immortality until you get it back, which handily explains why players in The Elder Scrolls Online can constantly be cut down in combat only to rise again for another round. Necromancy is actually a common problem in The Elder Scrolls Online; not only are there potentially millions of players running around as soulless vagabonds, the kings of Cyrodiil have actually made a pact with Molag Bal to raise undead armies with which to conquer their enemies.

Character in The Elder Scrolls Online have a Stamina meter which can be depleted in order to fight defensively or charge up attacks for more damage, and using these abilities deftly in combat will net you Finesse points. During our demo we witnessed a character receiving extra loot after a battle, and it seems like a smart way to reward skilled players with better items and gear.

Characters Have a Voice: At least, the most important ones do. During our E3 demo we witnessed major NPCs speaking their dialogue aloud, though the player character remained silent. Previous Elder Scrolls games have featured well-known voice actors playing characters with pivotal roles, and hopefully The Elder Scrolls Online will be no exception. Open Player vs. Player Combat With Persistent Consequences : When your Elder Scrolls Online character gains enough experience he should be able to take part in massive battles against other players to determine which player faction controls certain towns and territories.

Of course, even if you win your faction will have to try and hold these titles, towns and fortresses against the other factions.

The extra hands-on time has clarified what Nintendo is trying to do with the Wii U -- where it succeeds and where it needs work.

While other consoles targeted serious gamers first before broadening their reach to "home entertainment," Nintendo went right for the family room with the Wii in , and clearly hopes to keep it there with the newest console. The question is, what games will compel people to buy it? The Wii U tablet controller, known as the GamePad , was more refined and comfortable to use than I originally imagined.

Nintendo had adjusted the form factor -- it is light and comfortable to hold. The real test will be asking players to hold one for multiple hours at a time, as I feel the controller's bulkiness will still get in the way. The bottom line is, you can't play the same old games on this controller.

That's not a bad thing; it pushes the industry, and Nintendo will try to pick up the slack with the "Pro" controller. But trying to graft play experiences onto it can feel unnatural, just like gestures for the Wii became more irksome for certain games. ZombiU is a perfect example of where the controller can feel bulky and unnatural. I was dropped into a level where I had to scan the area for weapons. This requires lifting the tablet and pointing it at the TV like a scanner.

Once you've located the crate, you find a crossbow which also requires you to point the GamePad at the screen to use. The reticle appears on your tablet -- aim it at zombies and fire. The original was a good first-person shooter with cool demon powers, but the colors are a bit washed out on it.

The cel-shading of this sequel works better for a comic-based game. Unfortunately, this is where the journey ended as no sequel was ever produced despite the cliffhanger. At least this game, and its predecessor, are still fun to play despite this setback. It did something unexpected with the genre by introducing boat and air racing to the standard kart racer.

It was actually more of a pure racing game, since the vehicles were larger too. SSX was a reboot of the franchise. Unfortunately, it was a one-and-done reboot as it never got a sequel. It was still a great adrenaline rush especially on the tracks where avalanches chased players. Now is a good time to give this game a second, or even a first, chance.

SSX is great alone but better with friends. The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings was the first game in the Witcher series to hit consoles. It was released on April 17, for Xbox , a year after the PC release. Since it broke new ground for consoles, though, it still deserves to be celebrated this year. Players perform visceral kicks and combos, vicious counters and a cinematic set of environmental takedowns making use of real-world items from circular saws to phone booths, incinerators to refrigerator doors.

Skylanders Giants is an all-new adventure for existing Skylanders toys that also adds 20 new characters--including eight giant ones--to the existing roster. Immerse yourself in an all-new massive universe from the minds of bestselling author R. Choose your path and battle through a sprawling world featuring intense, responsive, and customizable RPG combat. Face a stiffer challenge in this version of the franchise. Play with friends or the AI, take on new encounters and opponents, and face up to 3 other players in the Planechase multiplayer format.

Featuring 10 customizable decks, Magic offers new game items to unlock and introduces the option to choose what lands to tap when you cast your spells. Players can don the suit of Agent 47 as he takes on an exclusive assassination assignment.

From a balcony overlooking a rooftop gathering, players will be tasked with taking out Richard Strong, Jr. Skilled players will capitalize on score multipliers, hidden secrets, unlock equipment upgrades and marvel at the many creative ways one can discretely dispose of a body while they work to fulfil their contract in the most efficient way possible. Don the suit of the ultimate assassin, you have the ability to hide in plain sight, cause death with your bare hands and fashion a weapon from almost anything.

You are Agent 47, the world's deadliest assassin. Play as Lee Everett, the convicted criminal who has been given a second chance at life in a world devastated by the undead. Experience events, meet people and visit locations that foreshadow the story of Deputy Sheriff Rick Grimes. A honed game experience in which actions, choices and decisions you make will affect how your story plays out across the entire series.

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive features new maps, characters, and weapons and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content. A war of words, combining anagram action with simple strategy, all wrapped up in a distinctive, friendly style. Quarrel features characters of varying abilities to play against, each with their own unique vocabularies.

Quarrel provides a range of fun, from simple casual play to fiendish challenges against the most verbally-dextrous anagram minds in the world. Teamwork is vital as they defeat increasing waves of enemies and band their resources together to purchase weapons and explore new areas. The Ghosts are an untraceable unit of soldiers who hunt down high value targets in the highest-risk conflict zones around the world. In the near future, four of these elite soldiers form the tip of the spear in a hidden war simmering world-wide.

As the Ghosts accomplish their objectives, they discover a far greater threat - one that could permanently alter the international balance of power. Join the Ghosts — Control Sergeant Kozak and his unit through fourteen missions in eight exotic locales, from Africa to the Arctic Circle.

Fight using the tech of tomorrow including optical camouflage, augmented reality and drones. Comandeer over 50 Weapons and customize them with Gunsmith Mode- Harness the formidable firepower of an army and optimize every aspect of your arsenal in the Gunsmith mode. Intense Multiplayer- four game modes, ten maps and multiple classes along with Ghost Recon's classic siege mode. Blending fast-paced, explosive action with tactical battlefield command, Anomaly puts players in charge of a military convoy tasked with fighting back against the mysterious alien war machines that have begun to spring up in many of the world's largest cities.

Players take part in battles personally to support and assist a hand-picked armor squad, utilizing their top-down tactical view to plot each and every turn of the convoy. As they progress through the story campaign and challenge modes, players will unlock upgrades and new units to build their ultimate destruction squad. Slow down and rewind time with the replay system which lets you review the action close up.

Take on skilled virtual opponents in the career modes, unlocking new balls, locations, and cues. Get hooked on the challenging Endurance mode, a frantic pot-against-the clock game which promises to keep you coming back for more. WWE '13 features the franchise's Creation Suite, enabling players to develop and customize Superstars, entrances, arenas, finishing moves, storylines, highlight reels and more, as well as share and download creations with others from around the world.

Battle your rivals 7-on-7, fight your way through a season of the Blitz Gauntlet, take over the online leaderboards in Blitz Battles, or create a true dream team by collecting player cards in Elite League. Challenging to master, yet easy to pick up and play, NFL Blitz is reborn as the ultimate HD arcade football experience for a new generation. Skullgirls is a fast 2-D fighting game that puts you in control of fierce warriors in a Dark Deco world.

New game systems test the skills of veteran fighting game fans while also making the genre enjoyable and accessible to newcomers. A modern take on classic arcade fighters with a hand-drawn high-definition twist, Skullgirls is an action-packed competition complete with complex combos and an intriguing backstory.

Solve mystifying puzzles, learn about the natural environment, get to know exotic animals and get inspired to care for the planet. Get ready to strap in, go back in time and take stick in the most pivotal battles in the history of air combat.

This original IP blends next gen supremacy and the fine details of aerial combat into a historical recreation fit for flight sim fans and history buffs alike.

Use your skills to pilot the top planes from all combatants in WWII to recreate history or to change the outcomes of the most prolific battles in history. Shank 2 returns with a story of redemption as Shank, a former mob hitman with a dark and vengeful past, is thrust back into action when the lives of those close to him are endangered.

The game also introduces an intense new, arcade-style survival co-op mode that has gamers working together to take down their foes, relying on the environment and weapon pick-ups for survival.

The tale of Patroklos, son of Sophitia Alexandra, unfolds as his family's destiny intertwines with the Soul swords. Just Dance 4 features more than 40 new tracks, ranging from chart-topping Billboard hits to classic dance party tracks. Powered by the revolutionary FIFA Soccer gameplay engine, and introducing Street Ball Control, FIFA Street will deliver an arsenal of groundbreaking street dribbling styles and trick moves that ignite the one-on-one battles within matches.

Whether performing one panna after another without breaking a sweat the way street soccer is played in Amsterdam, or a physical, fight-for-possession style the way players compete in London, fans will enjoy a superior fidelity of ball control and responsiveness than anything ever experienced in a soccer videogame. Plus, for the first time ever, utilize aerial skills to maneuver past opponents, an all-new sophisticated one-touch passing system for quick, precision passes, and over 50 never-before-experienced skill moves.

The game features the most awesome mercenaries in the galaxy in their fight for territorial supremacy. Awesomenauts brings Russian monkeys with jetpacks, giant robots, and lots of other mighty aliens to the two-dimensional console battlefield.

Combining classic platforming-action with modern online multiplayer functionality, the action-packed gameplay offers everything the bit generation and modern gamers love.

Fast tempo will add more distance to shots. Slow tempo will result in less distance. Shot Setup — Create all possible shot types from one shot setup. Affect the launch trajectory by moving the ball forward or backward in your stance to create flop and punch shots. The possibilities are endless, allowing any real shot to be created in the game.

Strike Meter — Using the all-new Strike Meter, place the sweet spot of the club precisely where you wish to hit the ball. While a center strike is the most common, you can use low and high strikes to alter power, spin and trajectory. Use this arc as a guide to execute your swing with the proper power, trajectory and shot shape. With one of ten former Heismans on your roster, see if you have the confidence and poise to utilize his legendary skill set to capture the Heisman Trophy—this time for your school.

Experience the game like never before with an all-new passing game in which players track and fight for the ball, and feel the excitement of gameday as ESPN Studio Updates bring the game to life in a dynamic football environment. Spec Ops: The Line is a provocative third-person modern military shooter that challenges players' morality by putting them in the middle of unspeakable situations where unimaginable choices affecting human life must be made.

Spec Ops: The Line unfolds within the destroyed opulence of Dubai. Once the playground for the world's wealthiest elite, Dubai has fallen victim to a series of cataclysmic sandstorms. The city's ultramodern architecture lies half-buried under millions of tons of sand.

The very sand that blankets the city plays a marquee role in altering combat situations and serves as a powerful but unpredictable force that will both help and hinder players throughout the course of the game. While most people have fled the now-barren wasteland before the sandstorms swept through, U. Army Colonel John Konrad and his loyal squad remained behind to protect those incapable of escape. Unable to reach anyone in Dubai after the storm hit, the U.

Army feared Konrad and his team dead until they picked up a weak distress signal and launched a rescue operation. Army Captain Martin Walker, you and your elite Delta Force team are sent to infiltrate the treacherous region to bring Konrad home.

It is the line they cross when death and duty become one and the same. It is the end -- of self and sanity -- when their duty is done and only they remain. In order to find him, players will need to use an Interdimensional Shift Device, allowing them to manipulate space and objects. While on the journey, becoming adept at switching between dimensions will help them trek from one bizarre room to the next. Fight on through blockbuster stages as you knock your opponents off of an exotic waterfall, into an exploding oil rig and more.

Over twenty of the most popular characters in fighting games including ninjas, assassins, roughnecks and wrestlers. The enhanced story and training modes will acclimate newcomers to the signature Dead or Alive Triangle System, and the online modes will enable the best fighters in the world to compete with one another. In Zuma the player takes the role of a fearless ball-shooting frog, exploring ancient temples and ruins.

After the events of Alan Wake, our eponymous hero finds himself embroiled in a new adventure in Arizona, where his own words again hold the key to defeating his evil twin, the malevolent Mr. Scratch, who spreads darkness where he goes. Now more experienced at dealing with the weird and horrific, Wake is determined to turn the tide.

A legend is born in this open-world adventure. Assume the role of the Arisen, a legendary hero in a land haunted by a feared, omnipotent dragon. As you fight to protect your homeland, you will pick up companions, make enemies, and find yourself embroiled in an even deeper mystery. Unleash the power of the Blood Katana The Empires war has ravaged the world and the people are suffering in its relentless pursuit of domination using the feared Blood Katanas.

The sacrifices have been great, their deaths giving power to these blades. Do you have the strength to lead a small band of rebels to victory in the face of overwhelming odds? Dirt Showdown is an arcade spin-off of the Dirt series featuring over-the-top Hoonigan, Demolition, and Race events. Behold New York Zero. Prototype 2 extends the experience of becoming the ultimate shape-shifting weapon.

Powered by revolutionary shapeshifting powers, you must hunt, kill and consume your way across the ravaged wasteland of New York Zero to take revenge on the man responsible: Alex Mercer. Binary Domain puts players in the middle of a fast-paced and intense battle for humanity in robot-invaded Tokyo. Fighting through the derelict lower levels of the city, players control an international peace-keeping squad that soon starts to question their surroundings and the choices they are making.

Are the robots becoming more human, or are humans becoming more like machines? Mass Effect 3: Leviathan is a story-driven single player DLC where players are thrust into the darkest corner of space to hunt a mysterious being rumored to be powerful enough to destroy a Reaper.

The title will power the series into the future by revolutionizing online play and ramping up the number of playable and support characters far beyond any NARUTO game in the wildly popular franchise. These are just a few of the many new ninja in the game. It all started from Story Mode, and now there's a wide variety of Modes to play. Choose from among 25 fighters and engage in high-speed combat. These Syndicates have revolutionized the way consumers interact with the digital world.

Consumers no longer require a device to access the world's data and control their technology - they can achieve this with the blink of an eye after a neural chip implant.

Civilians clamored to be "chip'd" and to enjoy all that their selected syndicate has to offer. Housing, medical, banking, insurance, education, entertainment, and employment. One complete package - one complete lifestyle. In return, the syndicates gained unprecedented insights, and control, over individuals and their behavior. With insufficient government oversight, business has become war. The Syndicates stop at nothing for ultimate market dominance.

On the front lines of this war are the Agents, the syndicates' bio-engineered and chip-augmented enforcers. They can breach anything in the wired dataverse including their enemies, their weapons, and the environment surrounding them, making them the most efficient and deadly technological weapons in the world.

Assume the role of Miles Kilo, Eurocorp's latest prototype Agent, and embark on a brutal action adventure of corruption and revenge. The Vampire Lord Harkon has returned to power.

By using the Elder Scrolls, he seeks to do the unthinkable - to end the sun itself. Will you join the ancient order of the Dawnguard and attempt to stop him?

Or will you become a Vampire Lord yourself? Featuring an all new faction questline and locations, the ultimate choice will be yours.

NBA Baller Beats is the 1st motion-based sports video game that requires you to actively play using a real basketball.