• Dead Space 3 Available Today in North America

    Just a reminder this morning that it's February 5th and Dead Space 3 is in stores now. The much-anticipated third-person shooter is available in North America today and will arrive in Europe this Friday, February 8th.

    Dead Space 3 follows the story of franchise protagonist Isaac Clarke as he arrives on Tau Volantis with Ellie Langford and a new character, John Carver. The addition of Carver makes for an awesome drop-in, drop-out cooperative experience as a second player can join the action at any time, playing as the grizzled soldier. Tau Volantis is a hostile, frozen nightmare that Carver and Clarke will have to survive if they hope to rescue Ellie, who becomes separated from them upon arriving on the planet.

    Steve Papoutsis, Executive Producer on Dead Space 3, said this morning in a press release:

    With Dead Space 3 our goal was to evolve the franchise bringing in innovative new features like drop-in/drop-out co-op, weapon crafting, and an engaging atmosphere while still retaining the incredible suspense, horror, action and sound that the series is known for.

    Gamers are going to be thrown in and out of space, taken to a violent new ice planet and allowed to explore several different abandoned spaceships and caves. But we’re not stopping there. In Dead Space 3 Awakened, gamers will experience some of the most disturbing content they have ever seen in a Dead Space game – they are going to love it.

    Early reviews for Dead Space 3 are looking great, with Italian review outlet Multiplayer.it and Australia's AusGamers both giving it a 9.0. Game Informer gave the game a 9.75 out of 10, saying that Dead Space 3 is, 'the most polished, well-paced entry in the excellent sci-fi horror series yet. Bringing a friend along for two-player co-op is a blast.'

    We'll have our hands-on with Dead Space 3 up later today, so make sure to stay tuned on Facebook and Twitter for that. Dead Space 3 is in stores now on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC.

  • Be 'The Perfect Weapon' in Episode 5 of Crysis 3's Seven Wonders Series

    Crytek has released the fifth episode in the Seven Wonders of Crysis 3 video series, focusing this time on the Nanosuit that Prophet is armed with. We've come to love the Nanosuit in the last two Crysis games, and it is something that really sets this franchise apart from other first-person shooters.

    In the latest video, directed by Albert Hughes in collaboration with Crytek, we learn more about the Nanosuit, which is being billed as 'The Perfect Weapon'. The trailer does a great job of showing off the modules that players can use, including Maximum Armor, the lethal Air Stomp, high jumps, vicious Nanosuit-powered melee attacks and more. The Cloaking ability isn't showcased, but we can only assume that's because it has been displayed in many of the previously released trailers and gameplay videos.

    Check out the Episode 5 of the Seven Wonders of Crysis 3 below. Crysis 3 arrives on February 19th, 2013 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.

  • Here is Everything You Need to Know About Dead Space 3's Story

    Dead Space 3 is due out in just a few short days, so it's time to start familiarizing yourself with the story that Visceral Games is telling with this third installment of the franchise.

    The game, once again, follows the happenings of Isaac Clarke. He has been the protagonist of the Dead Space series since that fateful crash into the landing bay of the Ishimura. In Dead Space 3, the story picks up a few months after the events of the previous game. Clarke and Ellie Langford come in contact with John Carver, a survivor of the Necromorph attack on the planet Uxor. The trio discover Tau Volantis, a frozen wasteland of a planet where they discover that someone had been able to stop a Necromorph outbreak.

    Unfortunately, their ship breaks apart upon entry and Ellie is separated from Clarke and Carver. As a result, the two decide to pursue and rescue Ellie in addition to doing their best to solve the Necromorph problem once and for all. Dead Space 3 supports a drop-in, drop-out co-op system that would let a second player join as Carver at any given time. The game actually changes based on whether one or two players are playing, as Carver has a very interesting backstory himself.

    Check out the story trailer for Dead Space 3 below!

  • RIP Medal of Honor, Iconic Franchise Taken Out Of EA's Rotation

    EA announced in a conference call this evening that they would be pulling Medal of Honor out of their rotation  presumably for the foreseeable future. While we enjoyed Medal of Honor: Warfighter, critics - for the most part - did not. The game was fun but it had its share of setbacks and, unfortunately, that can make or break you in this industry.

    According to PC Gamer, EA COO Peter Moore said:

    The game was solid, but the focus on combat authenticity did not resonate with consumers. Critics were polarised and gave the game scores which were frankly lower than deserved. This one is behind us now. We are taking Medal of Honor out of rotation and have to bring year-over-year continuity to our shooter offerings.

    At the time of this writing, no word was available on the fate of Danger Close, the studio who developed the past two Medal of Honor titles. For Battlefield fans, rest assured that EA is very happy with DICE and the direction they are taking the Battlefield franchise in so there is no immediate concern for the future of that series.

    As EA had planned to rotate a new Medal of Honor game with a new Battlefield game every year, we're unsure where this leaves that development schedule. We'll update you as soon as we learn more!

  • Dead Space 3 Launch Trailer Released

    Dead Space 3 might not hit shelves until next week, but that doesn't mean you can't check out the game's launch trailer a week in advance. EA and Visceral Games have released that very trailer this morning and it looks great.

    If you haven't been following the game, Dead Space 3 once again revolves around Isaac Clarke but this time he has company. Shortly after the events of Dead Space 2, Clarke comes in contact with John Carver and discovers the frozen planet of Tau Volantis. Upon landing on the planet, Carver and Clarke become separated from Ellie Langford (returning from Dead Space 2) and must battle the hostile terrain and new Necromorph variants as they struggle to reach her.

    At any time, a second player can join Isaac Clarke and play as John Carver who has what appears to be a fascinating back story himself. Carver struggles with inner demons throughout the game, sometimes leaving Clarke on his own while he battles with his personal trauma in a world of his own. Carver's story seems pretty heavy and we're really looking forward to learning more when the game hits shelves next week.

    Dead Space 3 arrives on February 5th on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC.

  • Crysis 3 Multiplayer Beta Starts Next Week, Gameplay Trailer Released

    Crytek has announced that they will be running a multiplayer beta for Crysis 3, beginning early next week. Contrary to the ongoing Dead Space 3 beta, Crysis 3's testing phase will be on all of the platforms that the game will be launching on next month; Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.

    “With Crysis 3 we are delivering the deepest, most robust Crysis multiplayer experience yet,” said Crytek CEO, Cevat Yerli. “We have listened closely to our fans and have evolved the multiplayer in Crysis 3 by adding a host of new gameplay features including the unique Hunter mode, deadly new weapons like the Predator bow, deeper loadout and unlock options, enhanced upgrade systems and more social features like the New York Feed.

    "Top it all off with the ultimate weapon in the Nanosuit and you have a multiplayer experience that is unlike anything else out there.”

    Crysis 3's multiplayer beta will feature 2 of the 8 available multiplayer modes in the game, including Crash Site and the brand new Hunter game mode. Players who enjoyed Crysis 2 will remember Crash Site from that game, which tasked players to capture and control rotating points on the map. That game mode returns in Crysis 3 and will be playable in the upcoming beta.

    Hunter is something brand new to the Crysis franchise, but not to shooters as a whole. This is Crytek's take on Infected, or Michael Myers as it's sometimes referred to. Two players start out as cloaked Hunters. They are up against 10 CELL troopers, who must work together to stay alive until the round ends. The catch, of course, is that whenever a Hunter kills a CELL soldier, the soldier respawns as a Hunter themselves, swelling the ranks of the Hunters with each fresh kill. Hunters are armed only with enhanced Nanosuits and Predator bows.

    Both of these game modes are playable on two of Crysis 3's twelve multiplayer maps; Airport and Museum.

    The beta starts on January 29th and will run through February 12th. Crysis 3 ships on February 19th on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. Check out a brand new gameplay trailer below, showing off the might that awaits you in the Nanosuit.

  • Play Dead Space 3's Demo Today on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3

    EA has released the Dead Space 3 demo on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 this morning, giving you a chance to step into the shoes of Isaac Clarke a few weeks in advance. The demo also features co-op, so you and a friend can comb through Tau Volantis, scavenging for parts and taking down Necromorphs in style.

    According to EA, the demo boasts:

    Team Up in Co-op

    Face your fears and take down the terror. Play the full demo alone or in co-op as Isaac Clarke and John Carver.

    Weapon Crafting

    Scavenge for parts and build your own unique weapon. Access the weapons bench to combine, reconfigure, and adapt your arsenal to any situation.

    Hostile Environment

    Head planet-side and fight for your life in a hostile environment. Defeat evolved Necromorphs and prepare for the unexpected.

    Better with Kinect

    Add voice to your arsenal and amplify the action with Kinect in single player or co-op. Heal yourself by saying "Quick Heal" and give your co-op partner more ammunition by saying "Give Partner Ammo".

    Unfortunately, if you plan on picking up Dead Space 3 on PC you won't be able to play a demo unless EA changes their minds in the next couple weeks. Check it out on Xbox 360 at http://marketplace.xbox.com/ and on PlayStation Network later this morning after the PSN store updates.

    Dead Space 3 launches on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on February 5th, 2013.

  • Episode 4 of The Seven Wonders of Crysis 3 Released

    Crytek has released the fourth episode of the Seven Wonders of Crysis 3, entitled 'Typhoon'.

    This episode focuses on one of the most advanced weapons in the world, known as the Typhoon. This beast is capable of firing 500 rounds per second. To look at that in perspective, the AK-47 - one of the most popular and versatile weapons on the market, fires at a rate of roughly 600 rounds per minute. That breaks down to 10 rounds per second, in comparison to Crysis 3's Typhoon which puts out 500 rounds in the same amount of time.

    Staggering.

    The Typhoon definitely looks intense and the recoil seems pretty manageable considering how much firepower you're laying down in such a short amount of time. Prophet absolutely deals death with the thing in this episode of the Seven Wonders so check it out below to see for yourself.

    Crysis 3 is due out on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC on February 19th, 2013.

  • EA Releases Medal of Honor: Warfighter Shortcut Packs

    Gone are the days when players were forced to spend hours of their valuable time, slaving away in a video game to earn their way to the next rank and unlockable item. Why spend time playing a game when you can purchase a piece of DLC today and get instant access to everything the game has to offer with the push of a button. It's the future!

    Today marks the release of Medal of Honor: Warfighter shortcut packs, giving players a chance to convert their currency to automatically unlock every single Tier 1 Unit for each class. Each Shortcut pack will run you $4.99 (400MSP) and will get you instant access to the classes entire lineup of Tier 1 Units. Alternatively, you can level up to the Global Shortcut Pack and unlock all of the Tier 1 Units for every class in the game for $19.99 (1600MSP).

    All told, players can now purchase:

    • Medal of Honor: Warfighter Global Warfighter Shortcut Pack
    • Medal of Honor: Warfighter Sniper Shortcut Pack
    • Medal of Honor: Warfighter Heavy Gunner Shortcut Pack
    • Medal of Honor: Warfighter Spec Ops Shortcut Pack
    • Medal of Honor: Warfighter Point Man Shortcut Pack
    • Medal of Honor: Warfighter Assaulter Shortcut Pack
    • Medal of Honor: Warfighter Demolitions Shortcut Pack

    All of these DLC options are available on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC (via Origin) so join in on the instant gratification!

    Thanks, MP1st, for the heads up!

  • Pick Up Crysis 1 & 2 For $5 Each Today Only On Origin

    EA is offering a great deal for people who use Origin, letting you pick up the original Crysis and its sequel Crysis 2 for just $5.00 each. The regular price on these games are currently $19.99 and $39.99 respectively so this really is an amazing deal if you haven't played the games yet.

    With Crysis 3 around the corner, it really makes sense to catch up on the story so far and what better way to do that then dropping $10 and playing through them for yourself? We could talk up the Crysis franchise all day, but the bottom line is this; $5.00 is a ridiculous deal for either one of these games. The only reason you shouldn't be picking them both up is if you are strapped for cash or already own both of these.

    Quick links:

    Crysis: http://store.origin.com/store/ea/en_US/DisplayProductDetailsPage/productID.77033800

    Crysis 2: http://store.origin.com/store/ea/en_US/DisplayProductDetailsPage/productID.248837800

    This deal expires at the end of the day, so don't wait too long to make up your mind.

  • EA Details Dead Space 3 'Dev Team Edition'

    Electronic Arts and Visceral Games have released some details on what exactly players will be getting in the 'Dev Team Edition' of Dead Space 3, their upcoming third-person shooter. This isn't your typical collector's edition and has actually been assembled by the very people who developed the game, as a special thank you to fans who have been investing time in Isaac Clarke since the very first game in 2008.

    “We’re super excited to team-up with Treehouse and make something extra special for gamers that have been supporting us since the first Dead Space game,” said Visceral Games VP Steve Papoutsis. “We, as a development team, really wanted to put our personal touch on these exclusive items so that they feel authentic and meaningful to our passionate fan base.”

    The Dev Team Edition of Dead Space 3 includes the limited edition of Dead Space 3 itself (including the 'First Contact' and 'Witness the Truth' DLC packs), as well as:

    • Tin Collector’s Case: Measuring nearly 14”x9,” this case is covered with mysteries and trivia from all three Dead Space games, debossed with full color art based on the designs from Ben Wanat (Creative Director for Dead Space 3) and Dino Ignacio (UI Designer for Dead Space 3).
    • Serrano’s Journal: Dr. Earl Serrano’s journal full of clues and haunting artwork of his findings on Tau Volantis has come to life with exclusive content by Chuck Beaver (Story Producer on Dead Space 3).
    • Art Book: A 4.75”x6.5” hardbound book containing 96 stunning full color pages, plus exclusive material from the Dead Space art department headed by Alex Muscat (Art Director for Dead Space 3).
    • Flip Book “Data Pad:” A 10”x7” book with a metal cover that contains 9 image sets made with clear PET cover sheets over heavy-weight cardstock. The flip book was designed by Dino Ignacio to be a functional prop version of the Dead Space User Interface in the game.
    • Marker Statue: A 8” hand-sculpted, custom-molded polyresin statue that’s coated in metallic paints to replicate the maddening glyphs of the Black Marker.
    • Med-Pack: The med-pack in the game has been recreated as a 14 oz. PET water bottle, perfect for carrying your beverage of choice.
    • Poster Pack: A set of three 5”x10” single-sided posters replicating the nostalgic posters found throughout Dead Space 3 that depict an older age of space travel.
    • Postcard Set: A set of six 3.75”x6” Peng themed postcards, double-sided with art on the front and Dead Space-branded postcard information on the back.

    If you're looking to get your hands on a Dev Team Edition, you're looking at a $160 price tag - or you can buy the content by itself, and no copy of Dead Space 3, for just $100.

    Check out http://deadspace3devteamedition.com/ for more photos of the Dead Space 3 Dev Team Edition and information on where you can pick it up. Dead Space 3 arrives on February 5th in North America on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.

  • Episode 3 of The Seven Wonders of Crysis 3, Cause & Effect

    Crytek has released the third episode of their Seven Wonders of Crysis 3 series, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Albert Hughes. It's been a while since episode 2 was released, so we'll get you up to speed really quick.

    The series is being produced in conjunction with Albert Hughes, a man who Crytek pulled in to share his creative insight on the project. In the game, CELL has encapsulated New York City in a massive Nanodome. The world within is completely changed by this foreign atmosphere and has naturally been divided into seven distinct regions, known as the Seven Wonders. 

    In the Seven Wonders series, Albert Hughes delivers a creative look at these unique environments and at some gameplay aspects in the process. So far, we've seen:

    Today, the team has released Episode 3: Cause and Effect. Check it out above and make sure you follow along for more Crysis 3 updates at http://www.fpsgeneral.com/news/crysis-3.

  • DICE Previews Battlefield 3: End Game Expansion Pack

    DICE has released the first look at the upcoming Battlefield 3: End Game expansion, showing off the dirt bikes that players will be able to pilot when the content ships next year.

    As announced by DICE, Battlefield 3: End Game is set to include:

    • Four new maps designed for high speed combat and action
    • Three new vehicles including the fast and agile dirt bikes
    • New dropship provides support to ground troops with vehicle drop capabilities
    • Return of the classic Capture The Flag game mode

    Available at the bottom of this page, the trailer gives us a look at the upcoming content, although it focuses heavily on the dirt bikes. We're expecting a full trailer before the end of the year, but for now, this is a great preview. The dirt bikes look quick and very maneuverable as you can see in the trailer and should be a lot of fun to drive. Capture the Flag is a classic game mode that no good shooter should go without, so we're looking forward to seeing the game mode make its Battlefield 3 debut next year.

    Check it out below and visit http://www.battlefield.com/battlefield3/1/end-game!

  • Crytek Debuts Episode 2 of 7 Wonders of Crysis 3, Plus Train Yard Gameplay

    Crytek has released a couple brand new videos for their upcoming first-person shooter, Crysis 3. The first of these videos is actually the second episode of the 7 Wonders of Crysis 3 series, which they produced alongside filmmaker Albert Hughes. The first episode focused on Prophet's return to New York City, which is now encased in a massive Nanodome courtesy of CELL.

    In today's episode, entitled 'The Hunt', Crytek is focusing on the grassland area that will enable Prophet to prowl through the grass taking enemies out. In the video below, Prophet makes use of the lethal Predator Bow as he stalks through the tall grassy areas. "No matter the target, Crysis 3's Predator Bow has a tactical solution to any problem you may face in the Seven Wonders of the Nanodome," says Crytek. This is evidenced pretty clearly in the latest episode and we're looking forward to getting our hands on the Predator Bow when the game ships early next year.

    The second video is actually a sneak preview of part of Crysis 3's singleplayer campaign. In the video, we see Prophet and Psycho trying to escape a trainyard in New York City. The duo make use of explosive arrows in this preview, but the choice is up to the player. Using Prophet's Nanosuit modules, players can choose to go stealthy and sneak past the CEPH Stalkers rather than taking them head on.

    Explosive arrows are kind of more straight to the point, however.

    Check out both videos after the break and visit http://www.crysis.com/ for more information on Crysis 3.

  • Visceral Games Talks Dementia in Dead Space 3

    Visceral Games has posted an in-depth blog update over on the Dead Space 3 blog, discussing the Marker-induced dementia that plagues both Isaac Clarke and newcomer protagonist John Carver. Without spoiling too much, Isaac Clarke doesn't struggle with the madness brought on by the Markers, but Carver is not so lucky.

    Having lived a difficult life before even arriving on Tau Volantis, Carver is more susceptible to the inner demons that the Markers can wreak havoc with. Having grown resentful of his family, Carver is crushed when they are taken from him during a Necromorph outbreak. The internal struggle and inability to express his grief leaves Carver vulnerable to the Marker-induced dementia. As hard as it might be, Carver has to confront his past before he can ever move on from his inner demons.

    From a gameplay standpoint, this feeds into the cooperative element of Dead Space 3. If you are playing as Carver during these side missions, you will experience the world through a demented state, with constant reminders of the trauma that plagues Carvers past. On the other side of the coin, playing as Isaac Clarke is a completely different experience. Clarke sees the world as it is, and must watch as Carver struggles with beings that don't exist in the physical world.

    Check out the full blog update at http://www.deadspace.com/. Dead Space 3 ships on February 5th, 2013 on Xbox 360, PC and PlayStation 3.

  • Medal of Honor: Warfighter Zero Dark Thirty Map Pack Now Available on PC, Other Platforms To Follow

    EA and Danger Close have released the Zero Dark Thirty map pack for Medal of Honor: Warfighter on PC, with the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 releases to follow later today. Pushing out updates on PC is much easier than console, as publishers must rely on console manufacturers to test the content before they will release it. On PC, they don't have that limitation, which often results in quicker DLC or patches.

    The Zero Dark Thirty map pack features a couple new maps and some weapons, as well as a few new camo choices. All told, we're looking at:

    • New Map: Chitral Compound
    • New Map: Darra Gun Market
    • New Weapons
      • EBR: Standard Barrel + PEQ-15, Trijicon TA648-308 + RMR
      • AK103: Lightweight Barrel + Surefire Rail & Foregrip, Trijicon RMR
      • MG4: Lightweight Barrel + Handguard, No Stock
      • G36: Quad Rail + LLM01, Aimpoint Micro T1 + 3x Magnifier
      • MK16PDW: Lightweight Barrel + PEQ-15, Trijicon 1×42
      • OBR762: Standard Barrel + PEQ-15, US Optics SN-8
    • 14 New Camouflages

    The content is available now on PC, and as mentioned earlier, will be available on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 later today. Stay tuned to FPS General on Twitter and Facebook, where we'll be sure to update when we have more information on the console release of the Zero Dark Thirty map pack.

  • Crytek Debuts First Episode of the 'Seven Wonders of Crysis 3' Series

    Earlier this month, Crytek announced that they had partnered up with film maker Albert Hughes to produce a multi-part video series called 'The Seven Wonders of Crysis 3'.

    This series is based on the 7 distinct regions in Crysis 3, also known as the 'Seven Wonder's. These unique areas will challenge Prophet in new ways, requiring him to change his tactics as he hunts down CELL operators and seeks to stop the corruption of the evil corporation. This first video, directed by Albert Hughes, focuses on the overgrown, wrecked New York City. Trees and verdant plants have grown up all over the city as the 'world reclaim[s] what we've stolen from it.' Buildings and streets can be glimpsed among the wildly growing foliage, but this is not New York City as you may know it.

    Albert Hughes and the guys at Crytek have done a really great job here, showing off the environments in Crysis 3 while delivering some fascinating back story on Crysis 3's campaign. The narration clearly explains what has happened since the events of Crysis 2 and we think these videos are going to be the perfect segue from now until Crysis 3 ships in February, 2013.

    Take a look at the video below and make sure you're following us on Facebook and Twitter to learn when future episodes of Crysis 3's 'Seven Wonders of Crysis 3' are released.

  • Visceral Games Previews Co-Op in Dead Space 3

    Visceral Games has released a brand new trailer for Dead Space 3, focusing on the cooperative side of the game. Players can opt to play through the game with a friend, rather than going it alone.

    In doing so, the second player will take on the role of John Carver. Carver, unfortunately, has a very troubled past that has led him to his current battle with dementia and hallucinations. Having witness firsthand a Necromorph outbreak that forced him to fight through hordes of beasts as he struggled to reach his family, Carver still strugles with these issues. Periodically, Carver will become consumed by hallucinations and Isaac must defend him from the real-world threat of Necromorphs on Tau Volantis. This can be evidenced in the trailer below.

    Whether or not you play cooperatively is totally up to you and with the drop-in, drop-out system, it seems like it's going to be pretty easy to join up with a friend online.

    Dead Space 3 is set to arrive on February 5th, 2013 in North America on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. The game will ship in Europe on February 8th.

  • Medal of Honor: Warfighter's Zero Dark Thirty Map Pack Releasing December 18th

    Chitral Compound

    Danger Close has revealed that the first big DLC offering for Medal of Honor: Warfighter will be releasing on December 18th, just under a week away from the time of this post.

    Zero Dark Thirty is a map pack based on both the real-life hunt for Osama bin Laden as well as the feature film of the same name. The DLC features two brand new maps, 14 new weapon camos and a handful of new attachments for a few of Warfighter's weapons.

    The two new maps are Chitral Compound and Darra Gun Market which you can see pictured at the top and bottom of this post, respectively. 

    The weapon attachments that are coming in the DLC include:

    • EBR: Standard Barrel + PEQ-15, Trijicon TA648-308 + RMR
    • AK103: Lightweight Barrel + Surefire Rail & Foregrip, Trijicon RMR
    • MG4: Lightweight Barrel + Handguard, No Stock
    • G36: Quad Rail + LLM01, Aimpoint Micro T1 + 3x Magnifier
    • MK16PDW: Lightweight Barrel + PEQ-15, Trijicon 1×42
    • OBR762: Standard Barrel + PEQ-15, US Optics SN-8

    Check out the source link below for the full list of camos that will be available in Zero Dark Thirty. Note that this map pack will be known as 'The Hunt' in all regions outside of North America.

    Source: Battlelog

  • Insomniac Details 'Co-opetive' Echelon Game Mode In Fuse

    Insomniac Games has revealed some details on Echelon Mode from their upcoming shooter Fuse, announced a few months back. The new game mode is a blend of co-op and competitive, taking a cue from Gears of War's popular Horde mode.

    While players are intended to work together to survive waves of enemies in Echelon mode, there are also cash drops that will spawn randomly on the map that players will be scrambling to get. These cash drops are not shared, so whoever grabs it first will be able to use it to purchase upgrades and abilities. This progress carries across all of Fuse's game modes, beyond Echelon mode.

    Insomniac Games CEO Ted Price stresses that Fuse is being developed as a fun game where you can work with other players to do well and have a good time. In an interview with Joystiq, he said, "Part of our goal here is to make this a friendly game – if you've had experiences in multiplayer games before where you jumped in and had your head blown off in the first couple seconds, we don't want that to happen in Fuse. 

    We want Fuse to be a game where you're actually working with players and competing for cash and status. But it's always a friendly competition."

    Echelon mode definitely presents a challenge, as Joystiq's David Hinkle can attest to - his team never moved beyond Wave 6 and, to his knowledge, that was further than anyone else at the private play session. There are a total of 12 waves of increasingly difficult enemies, randomly generated each time you play Echelon mode.

    Fuse launches in March of 2013 on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 - no word yet on PC or Wii U releases, but our fingers are still crossed.

    Source: Joystiq