Gaming News Round-Up

Frequently now the Autumn of Gaming is beginning to pick up a pace, there is a whole load of exciting video gaming news that, while perhaps inconsequential to some players, is important in the build-up to many fans' most anticipated titles of the year. As such, I've tried to cover as much of this as possible for the last few days right here...

• Sonic Generations is getting a collector's edition. The new version for the celebratory 20th Anniversary title will feature a figurine of both Modern Sonic and Classic Sonic, exclusive downloadable content, an individually numbered rare gold ring, the soundtrack for Generations and the game itself, all housed in a memorable themed box. It'll be out November 2nd.
• Turn10 Studios have released a new trailer for Forza Motorsport 4, showcasing the Infineon Raceway track modelled on the original world course. You can see the video below.
• More has been revealed about Batman: Arkham City's 'New Game+' mode. When you beat the game on Normal or Hard difficulties, you can restart with all of your upgraded gadgets equipped for both the Dark Knight and Catwoman. But there's a catch: now, lightning bolts won't appear above thugs heads in combat to aid you, the AI becomes more intelligent and the number of enemies even greater. Want a challenge? Prepare yourself for six weeks' time...
• In an interview with Kotaku, one of Halo 4's creative directors has revealed he has quit the team of the upcoming project. "I don't regret one day of [working at Microsoft]," says Ryan Payton, "but after a few years, there came a point where I wasn't creatively excited about the project anymore." Payton did, however, reveal that he had a very different vision in mind for the game to what the rest of 343 Industries wanted, so perhaps he wanted to send the series in too radical a direction? We'll never know!
• Activision announced DreamWorks Super Star Kartz today, a new game which ties together animated franchises like Shrek, Monsters VS Aliens, How To Train Your Dragon and Madagasar, and uses a similar vein of gameplay to the likes of Mario Kart. It'll be out for Christmas, so scribble it down on your Christmas list if you're a child at heart...

 

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