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Mass Effect 3: Special Forces Trailer – Observe the Multiplayer Mode in Action

Garrett Hartman — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:00:38 +0000

Bioware today released a new trailer for Mass Effect 3, which shows the multiplayer mode in action. Besides exciting multiplayer action, the trailer includes details about different races and classes you’ll be able to play as.

Mass Effect 3 becomes available March 6th. Watch the trailer below.

So what do you think about the Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer Mode? Is it something you look forward to or an unnecessary add-on?

Here’s the Ninja Gaiden 3 Collector’s Edition and Multiplayer Trailer

Justin Carter — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:01:16 +0000

Today, Tecmo Koei revealed what’s going to be inside the collector’s edition for the upcoming murderfest Ninja Gaiden 3. Inside the box, you will find:

All four characters in the Dead or Alive 5 demo stage–Ryu Hayabusa, Hitomi, Ayane, and Hayate
an “Unmask” game art book
a CD of the game’s soundtrack
an exclusive “Duel of the Masked” figure set

All of this will run you $99. Unfortunately, it appears this edition is only exclusive at Gamestop, so if you want to get it somewhere else, you’re out of luck. If that stuff doesn’t have you excited, Tecmo also put out a brand new trailer showcasing the game’s multiplayer. Check out all the gore below.

Ninja Gaiden 3 slices and dices onto the PS3 and Xbox 360 on March 20.

via Joystiq

New Max Payne 3 Screens Feature Stylized Ass-Kicking Multiplayer Action

Garrett Hartman — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:59:46 +0000

Rockstar has unleashed a slew of new Max Payne 3 screenshots which display both campaign and multiplayer action. The screens show just what fans of the series want to see – Ass-kicking bullet time action.

Check them out below.

Max Payne 3 releases in March for the PS3, PC and Xbox 360.

Don’t Forget, The Starhawk Beta Ends January 3!

Justin Carter — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 23:13:28 +0000

There’s nothing better about a multiplayer game then getting to beta test it. Not only are you getting a first look at the game before the public, but you’re also help making the game better. If you’re in the private beta for LightBox’s Starhawk, you’ll be sad to hear that the beta will end on Tuesday, January 3. Sony sent a big shoutout on the Playstation Blog to all those who have played in the beta:

Warheads –

The time has come to say “thank you and good night!” As of Tuesday, January 3rd, the lights will go down on the Starhawk Private Beta. It’s been a wild, wild ride and we want to thank ALL the participants that took time out of their schedule to help us test Starhawk. We’ve learned an enormous amount and have applied much of it already. We’ve still got a long way to go but the leg up this info has provided us is incredibly valuable. The Private Beta was our first step to try out the game in the wild and it’s been simply awesome. And because of this success, we’ve decided to keep the Private Beta live through the holiday break. After all, what would ringing in 2012 be without a little Starhawk beatdown session?!!

Things don’t stop there, though. If you bought a copy of Uncharted 3, you’ll be pleased to hear this:

So what’s next? Why, the Public Beta, of course! In the next few weeks we’ll be announcing the dates for this important step. Many more players will be allowed access, including the UNCHARTED 3 owners who received a Public Beta voucher when they purchased the game! Look for more information and specifics on the PlayStation.Blog very soon.

So hold on to your copies of Uncharted 3, folks. We’ll keep you posted on when a public beta’s coming. For those of you who got in on the private beta, how’s Starhawk shaping up? Leave your impressions in the comments below.

via [G4TV]

The Fenix Rises in New Gears 3 DLC Next Month

Justin Carter — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 23:55:15 +0000

Just a few days ago, Epic put out the Raam’s Shadow DLC for Gears of War 3. But they aren’t done yet. Next month, you can pick up the Fenix Rises Map Pack off the Xbox Live Marketplace. The DLC brings five new maps, four character skins, and a “Re-Up” system that lets you keep ranking up after you hit level 100 for a weapon skin and rank icon color. Here’s what you can expect from the DLC:

Academy (shown) –The lineage of the Fenix family can be traced back along a distinguished line of military officers. Officer training at the Oracle Academy was simply the expected path for Marcus, and he had visited the grounds many times in expectation that he would walk the same path as his ancestors. But it was not to be, and Marcus broke with tradition to be with his best friends Dom and Carlos. Like any number of fine Seran traditions, the Academy is now lost to the invasion of the Locust Horde.
Anvil – The fortress of Anvegad was called Anvil Gate because its impenetrable walls were forged in the fires of war. Huge cannons sat atop
battlements that guarded sprawling walls running the line of the UIR borders. Marcus went there to find Hoffman, and they both thought that Anvil Gate would offer protection from the incoming forces of Locust and Lambent. They were wrong, and little remains other than the ruined shell of a once mighty fortress.
Depths – The excessive opulence of Azura defied all normal reasoning. But Adam Fenix could see the cracks in the veneer of splendor from the moment he
arrived at this underwater processing center. And all that beauty mattered not at all once he was held captive by the Locust. Out of options, he had to find a way to contact Marcus, and finally reveal the truths he’d been keeping to himself for all these many years.
Escalation – Haldane Hall has been the home of the Fenix family for countless generations. But the only history that matters to Marcus’s are his
memories of warm summer evenings spent with his mother, Elain, relaxing in the estate’s gardens. Sadly, all the estate’s history and beauty was lost when the Locust destroyed it in an attempt to kidnap his father.

The Slab – Convicted for insubordination and treason, Marcus was incarcerated in Jacinto Maximum Security Prison. Known as “The Slab,” this
prison is not a correctional facility – it’s a place where Sera’s worst offenders are locked up and forgotten. The inmates are brutal, parole is not an
option, and the average life expectancy is about two years. But that was before the Locust showed up, and what couldn’t get worse, suddenly did. Now your life expectancy there is around two minutes.

Player Skins (for Versus multiplayer and Horde Mode (if COG)

COG

Recruit Clayton – Clayton was born a Gear, grew up a Gear, and on the very day he became eligible, he signed himself up to become the capable, confident, and devoted Gear he’d always known he could be.
Thrashball Cole (Limited Edition) – The Cole Train prefers to take the most direct path to the Locust Horde in any situation. What he lacks in finesse, he makes up in raw energy.

Locust
- Savage Marauder – Locust Marauders were the first to form any sort of organization outside of the Hollow – if their brutal infighting and bloodthirsty raiding parties could truly be called organized.
- Savage Kantus (Limited Edition) (shown) – The Savage Kantus were profoundly impacted by the loss of the Hollow. They have reverted to a primal, shamanistic state, and their battle cries have taken a dark, melancholy turn. Few sounds are as terrifying to human ears.

New Ranking System

After you reach level 100 you can “Re-Up” for another tour of duty in which your experience and rank will be reset, but other things like your TrueSkill rating will remain intact. You can Re-Up three times, and each time you do so you’ll earn a new rank icon color (Bronze, Red, Green, and Gold). Each time you Re-Up after Bronze you’ll get an exclusive weapon skin.
- Re-Up Plasma – Animated flowing plasma in gold
- Re-Up Omen – Shiny, red Omen
- Re-Up Electric – Animated, golden electric shocks

All of this will run you 800 Microsoft Points, but free if you bought the Season Pass. You can expect the map pack to hit January 17, 2012.

Via [Game Informer]

Are Multiplayer and Playable Dragons Coming to Dragon Age?

Justin Carter — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:30:43 +0000

If you thought that co-op in Mass Effect 3 was it for BioWare’s foray into multiplayer, you ain’t seen nothing yet.

Kotaku‘s received word from an ‘inside source’ that at some point, the Dragon Age franchise will have PvE and PvP arena-based multiplayer modes. The component’s also said to be using DICE’s Frostbite 2 engine, which gamers have gotten a chance to see recently in Battlefield 3 and Need for Speed: The Run. The final rumor the source let slip is that dragons will, given the name of the franchise, be featured prominently. Hell, you may even get to play as a dragon. We’re holding our breath on that one. Of course this could all be speculation based on the fact that there’s no real reason for BioWare NOT to put multiplayer in Dragon Age III. I mean Neverwinter Nights had it a jillion years ago and that worked just fine.

It’s still unclear if all of this will come in Dragon Age III, or all in a spinoff title, like what Ubisoft has done with the Assassin’s Creed franchise. Still, how cool would it be to kill Grey Wardens (or just Hawke) as a dragon or lead an army of the Blight into conquering the world?

Sledgehammer Says CoD Multiplayer Wasn’t Broken, They’ve Just Made It Better

Dave Oshry — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:30:38 +0000

As you probably know by know, there’s some pretty big changes coming to the multiplayer in Modern Warfare 3.

However, legions of die hard CoD fans will say that besides the well known issues, there really wasn’t anything wrong with Modern Warfare 2′s multiplayer… so why change it? If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, right?

Well, I recently sat down with Sledgehammer Games VP and COO Michael Condrey (not to be confused with award winning film director Michel Gondry) and asked him amongst other things, why all the changes?

So there you have it. Sledgehammer and Infinity Ward are committed to listening to the armies of Call of Duty fans worldwide in order to bring the best possible experience to all of them. Whether or not these changes will be welcomed by the community remains to be seen, but we’ll all have a pretty good idea in less than a week.

For more on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 check out the latest info HERE and be sure to stay tuned for the RipTen Review.

MechWarrior Returns to PC in Free-to-Play Form

Sam Naylor — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:16:14 +0000

Piranha Games has announced the return of the MechWarrior series with MechWarrior Online, a free-to-play multiplayer mech sim.

Pretty exciting, mostly because I am nostalgically attached to MechWarrior 2 but can’t play it these days because it’s just so terribly dated, but also because it will be totally free to play.

The game is supposedly directly descended from Mechwarrior games 2-4 (the proper ones), as Piranha Games President Russ Bullock said:

“It’s fully first-person. It’s not a new interpretation. We’re modernizing things a little bit, I think we’ll get to those questions, but certainly it’s MechWarrior.”

The developers have put a bigger focus on making MechWarrior Online into a tactical simulator as opposed to a shooter. A vague mention of an “information warfare” system is given by Creative Director Bryan Ekman. He also quashes all the worst fears about free-to-play games, and talks a little about the environments we might see:

“Anything that would affect or give you a tactical advantage, you can’t purchase with real cash. You have to earn that by playing the game.

“One of the things we can do these days that previous games weren’t able to do well is urban combat. It’s a cornerstone of MWO, this ability to actually fight in detailed urban settings.”

There’s plenty more info and artwork over at PC Gamer.

RipTen Review: Battlefield 3 (PC, PS3)

Aaron Alexander — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 20:30:56 +0000

Battlefield 3 is in a tough position. Not only does it have to please veterans of the PC core series, it also has to cater to newer fans familiar with the Bad Company series. EA has also publicly positioned it to rival the Call of Duty series – not an easy feat by any means. Yet, despite all the odds being stacked against DICE’s latest shooter, the game passes every test with flying colors… in most departments.

Perhaps the most notable feature carried over from the Bad Company series is the inclusion of a full single-player campaign – the first for a core Battlefield game (previously, only single-player bot matches were available with little to no narrative.) You’ll spend most of your time playing as Henry Blackburn, a Marine detained and interrogated by members of homeland security. The campaign structure is much like that of Black Ops as you sit down in a chair and play through flashbacks of your previous military campaigns. The ultimate goal here is to find a missing nuclear bomb, which might be used to to level New York City. You’ll traverse some unique and beautiful landscapes while playing singleplayer – from the dusty cities of Iran/Iraq, to million dollar penthouses and Mirrors Edge-like offices in Paris. You won’t also play as Blackburn whilst undergoing missions on the other side of the world though – the game will frequently throw you in the shoes of various pilots and Russian militants all of whom you never get to know very well at all.

Get Back Here Soldier, You're Going Out of Bounds!

The problem here is the campaign is severely limited and also completely boring. It might sound odd to describe “run here and shoot” gameplay as mundane in a first person shooter, but Battlefield 3 does little to nothing in terms of keeping the campaign feeling fresh and exciting. For all the taunting EA have done about the massive maps and free-form nature of the game – none of this is present in the singleplayer. Doing anything other than your strict instructions while playing through SP will result in either your death or a countdown to death for going out of bounds. Seriously. There are few opportunities to flank opponents, or even to think for yourself. It’s also rife with potentially game breaking bugs. AI will occasionally walk through doors (that are required to be opened by them for the game to progress), bump you out of cover, or they’ll look at an enemy face on without firing. These are but a few of the issues I ran into while playing the single player campaign, but the list could go on for centuries.

However, I also have to mention that for a game that taunts vehicular combat as one of it’s strengths, it’s not at all a plus in the campaign. Can I fly the Jet? No, sit in the back and play a on-rails bombing section. Can I drive the Humvee? No, get on the 50.cal for a “brilliant” on-rails turret shooter sequence. Can I drive the Jeep we’re in? No, sit in the back and listen to a conversation. You’ll eventually be able to drive a tank in a straight line, so that should alleviate these issues… right? The story mode is a disappointing trudge through various plot-points that try too hard to be dramatic, ultimately wrapping up with an even weaker ending than expected. However, if the single player does succeed at one thing, it’s teaching you the controls for Battlefield 3′s incredible multiplayer experience.

I Bet You Thought You Could Fly This Jet In Single Player? NOPE.

The Multiplayer in Battlefield 3 is an immense beast – you have the rush mode for Bad Company vets and the Conquest mode for those who prefer the original game’s open playstyle. That’s not to say you should stick to either one though, as the game does a wonderful job of merging the two modes into something truly epic. On the PC, conquest battlefields will be gargantuan in scale, with 64 players fighting it out in Jets, Tanks, Helicopters, Light armoured vehicles and on foot. The console versions may be stuck to a 24 player count, but the maps are designed in such a way that frequent battles are never hard to find. I can assure you that your experience won’t be gimped on the PS3 at all. Quote me on that. The variety of maps are definitely all pleasing to the eye, and work well from a gameplay aspect as well. From the well known tight corridors of Operation Metro, to the sprawling deserts of Operation Firestorm, there’s sure to be a map that entertains you and your playstyle to the fullest.

There’s a large amount of unlockables and incentives to keep playing as well. Each gun can unlock a near armory of attachements, and the various classes will earn new gear that further enhance their capabilities. Vehicles can also unlock new pieces of equipment such as heat seeking missiles, smokescreens and flares. Support players will eventually gain the Mortar to reign death from afar, Engineers will be able to control EOD bots, while Recon’s can drop sensors for vital intel and Assaults will keep soldiers on their feet with defibrilators. Battlefield 3 definitely does a great job of catering to everyone’s playstyle, and the core mechanics are extremely solid and fun to take advantage of. The shooting itself just feels right – each gun has a distinct weight, and most really pack a punch. The vehicles are fun to control, and once you’ve mastered one, you’ll really dominate the battlefield and turn the tide of war.

Conquer This... If You Can.

Hands on Mass Effect 3 Co-Op, Why it’s a Good Thing

Dave Oshry — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 22:00:57 +0000

When the world finally learned that the Mass Effect series was in fact getting multiplayer, just as many people were concerned as were elated.

“Get yer Call of Duty outta my Mass Effect!!” The roleplayers cried.

However, when Commander Shepard himself (in the form of series producer Casey Hudson) explained that the game would only be getting co-op and not some CoDified competitive multiplayer, people clammed down a bit.

“Co-op? Oh, well that’s cool, everyone likes co-op”

Indeed. Pretty much everyone does like co-op, and thanks to the wonders of wi-fi, even people without friends can enjoy the co-op in Mass Effect 3.

I recently sat down and got to enjoy some ME3 co-op and I’m going to tell you why I think it’s a good thing and why you’ll probably like it as well… or hate it… or be indifferent.

Come With Me If You Want To Live.

In this new “Galaxy at War” mode you and three friends will push onward to victory as you fight off the Geth and other intergalactic bad things that want to kill you. First up you’ll pick your race and class. All the notable races and classes are present here so yes, you can be an Asari Biotic and finally feel what it’s like to play as Liara… woo…

Anyhow, I decided to go in as a human soldier becuase when youve only got a 40 minute press demo, it helps to go with what you know. Hooyah!

Once everyone is locked and loaded we’re tasked with objectives to push, the only problem is there’s baddies who want to push back. Capture objectives, kill things, that’s the jist of it. Waves of enemies will come at you while you try to push for said objectives and yes, it feels a bit like Gears of War’s Horde mode – which isn’t a bad thing. In fact, if you’re familiar with Horde mode, you’ll feel right at home here. It didn’t feel quite as polished as Gears, but the game obviously isn’t finished and something something alpha, beta, omega builds are not the final product something something grain of salt.

Come At Me Bro

That’s not to say it’s easy. Even with my Soldier’s concussive shot leveled rather high I was having my ass handed to me by hard to avoid snipers and footsoldiers alike. I was constantly being revived by and having to revive my teammates until we eventually all died and failed on what was one of the final waves. We did eventually make it past said wave on a second playthrough, only to be killed by a giant mecha-boss which totally wasn’t my fault for running in and trying to stab it with my omni-blade. Such is the life of an interstellar spec ops group NOT led by commander Shepard. But I digress…

Even when you die, your experience will be carried over. This means that every time you play, your life will be a bit easier. The gameplay feels just as it does in single player, except that in single player your NPC teammates won’t go and try to stab the boss with their omni blade or accidentally throw a grenade at you. But that’s what co-op is all about really, yelling at your friends because they suck and are single-handedly causing the galaxy to implode.

As Usual, the Salarians Are No Help...

Now, what people seem to be the most worried about is that the co-op will detract from the single player experience or that since you can increase your “Galactic Readiness” level by participating in the co-op, that you have to play it. Well, you don’t. You can, and it will help get your galatic troops ready for the final battle with the reapers sooner, but you can also completely ignore the co-op and get the exact same end game results just by playing the single player. Think of it like a paid transaction in a F2P MMO… that you don’t have to pay for. Sure, you can buy your way (or in this case fight your way) to better unlocks, but you could also just grind them out. You can take the donkey to the top of the rim, or you can take the tram. It is the same price.

Think about it, would you rather play some Horde mode to help increase Shepard’s “Galactic Readiness” levels or would you rather scan and probe planets for hours on end? If you said scan and probe planets I hate you by the way…

People also seem to be irriatated by the thought that this mode is what delayed Mass Effect 3 and that it’s taking valuable resources and manpower away from the single player game. I hope these people know that two different studios are working on the game at this point. The main team (led by Commander Hudson) is at BioWare Edmonton and a completely separate team is developing the multiplayer at BioWare Montreal. There’s actually another team developing Mass Effect 4 at BioWare Mordor, but they’re not talking about that yet.

We're All Gonna Die...

What it all boils down to is this:

If you like this sort of thing, it’s there for you and your friends and it will add to your single player experience.

If this just isn’t your bag, you can completely ignore it and you will be no worse for wear.

However, this one believes the Hanar should be a playable race… just sayin.

Mass Effect 3 brings the war home on March 6th, 2012.

For more, check out our interview with series producer Casey Hudson.

New Uncharted 3 Video Highlights ‘Play, Create, Share’

Garrett Hartman — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:30:00 +0000

The latest video by Naughty-Dog explains how the phrase ‘Play, Create, Share’ applies to Uncharted 3: Drakes Deception multiplayer.

Among the features include taunting, customizing characters (including clothing and voice options) and creating a personal emblum. During multiplayer if you are dominating, your emblum will appear in game. At level 10, players can unlock Drake.

Check out the video to get a more detailed picture.

Uncharted 3 releases November 1st.

New Modern Warfare 3 Trailer Details ‘Strike Packages’

Dave Oshry — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:20:15 +0000

Activison isn’t wasting any time in ramping up hype for Modern Warfare 3.

In this latest trailer, they detail the strike packages and revamped points system.

For more on MW3 multiplayer, check out the big list of changes HERE.

Battlefield 3 Multiplayer Trailer Features Gameplay From All Nine Maps

Dave Oshry — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:00:47 +0000

Let’s face it. Not many people play Battlefield for the single player campaign. It’s the giant squad based multiplayer experience that players truly crave.

They also crave more footage. So be it!

The award winning Battlefield 3 multiplayer experience launches on October 25th 2011. Check out intense gameplay action from each of the nine multiplayer maps available along with the very first glimpses from our upcoming expansion pack Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand. This expansion pack, featuring four classic Battlefield maps reimagined in Frostbite 2, is yours at no extra charge if you pre-order the Battlefield 3: Limited Edition on PC, Xbox 360 and PS3.

For more on Battlefield 3, check out my thoughts on the latest build I’ve been playing.

Thrilling New GoldenEye 007: Reloaded Multiplayer Screens and Trailer

Garrett Hartman — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 23:39:06 +0000

Activision released a whole bunch of new Goldeneye 007: Reloaded goodies including new screens and a multiplayer trailer. The trailer and screens show off the multiplayer side of the game.

The screens show some of the characters, customized load outs, gadgets, weapon attachments and other details. They also display the return of the classic 4 player split screen that no doubt brings feelings of nostalgia to many gamers.

I don’t know about you but I am PSYCHED and looking forward to pawning noobs in the 16 player online multiplayer.

GoldenEye 007: Reloaded releases November 1st. Watch the video and check out the screens below.

Casey Hudson Explains Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer In New Trailer

Chris Carlson — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:35:48 +0000

Now that the not so surprising news of Mass Effect 3 having multiplayer is out of the bag, Casey Hudson would like to explain to you a little bit more about the multiplayer in Mass Effect 3. Now, players can team up with their friends as members of an elite Special Forces group. They’ll be able to choose and customize one of six races (human, asari, turian, krogan, drell, salarian) and join the fight against the Reapers. The video dishes up details about the four-player co-op missions, and shows off some sexy screenshots. Check it out!

Mass Effect 3 is set to release on March 6th for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.

BioWare Details Mass Effect 3 Co-Op, “Galaxy at War”

Justin Carter — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:00:27 +0000

Yesterday, we confirmed what we all knew was coming to Mass Effect 3: playing alongside with your pals. Now Bioware’s going all out on the information, and they put up a handy post in their forums to clear some things up. Here’s what we got:

Rather than the CoD-type of multiplayer we were fearing, the multiplayer is strictly co-op for up to four players. In the “Galaxy at War” mode, players will partake on missions around the galaxy, completing story missions and “liberating key territories from enemy control”.
Saves from the previous two games don’t affect anything in co-op play.
Progess in co-op will affect single player via the “Galactic Readiness” system. Completing these missions will help the galaxy in the fight against the Reapers.
Each platform may have their own version of Galaxy at War, but nothing’s been confirmed.

All of this sounds pretty awesome to me so far. I’m glad they’re keeping this strictly co-op, otherwise things would break fast. Are you going to give this a shot?

Mass Effect 3 ASSUMES DIRECT CONTROL on March 6 for the 360, PS3, and PC. No word yet on if there’ll be a beta or a demo, but here’s hoping that there is. The Reapers won’t be defeated if there’s hit detection and internet issues.

[Via Bioware Social Network]

Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer Super Double Confirmed

Dave Oshry — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:45:05 +0000

We all knew the announcement was coming, but it seems that Australia’s #1 gaming mag has let the cat right out of the bag.

Right on the cover of their upcoming issue, PCPowerPlay has stated that they traveled to BioWare where Casey Hudson showed them the goods:

That’s right - Mass Effect 3 is getting multiplayer! We travel to BioWare’s office in Edmonton for hands-on time with the series’ first foray into online gameplay, and chat with Mass Effect Series Producer and Mass Effect 3 Project Director Casey Hudson about the decision to go multiplayer in the epic battle for the galaxy.

So, there you have it. Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks.

For more on Mass Effect 3, check out our own interview with series producer Casey Hudson where he doesn’t tell us anything about multiplayer because we’re more interested in the roleplaying :-p

Ace Combat Assault Horizon Online Modes Revealed and Detailed

Dave Oshry — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 03:30:10 +0000

Namco has finally revealed all the juicy details about the multiplayer modes in Ace Combat: Assault Horizon. They include Co-op, Capital Conquest, Deathmatch and Domination. When I say they’ve given details, I mean ALL the details. Wall of text alert.

The first mode is Co-Op:

Namco has detailed it as such:

CO-OP MULTIPLAYER

In CO-OP mode, players team up with friends to take on deadly AI opponents. A total of eight missions from the Campaign mode have been specially re-designed and optimised for CO-OP play to maximise the enjoyment for 2-3 players sharing the adrenaline-pumping fun online.

Team up with friends for a variety of missions around the world

As in the Campaign mode, the CO-OP missions take place in different real-world locations with a rich variety of maps and situations, such as dog fights, attacking ground targets, protecting cities, escorting and even an attack helicopter mission.

Team play kicks in when players decide between themselves what different types of aircraft and weapons to use. For example, the player who chooses the aircraft best suited to dog fights will be assigned the role of intercepting enemy aircraft in the air, whereas the one who chooses the aircraft better equipped for ground attacks will be given the job of attacking enemies on the ground. Alternatively, everyone can choose the same aircraft and take to the air in formation.

Use DFM and teamwork to attack strong enemy aircraft

The enemies encountered in CO-OP are stronger than those in the normal Campaign mode. In addition, there are a number of enemy ace pilots that appear only in CO-OP mode.

The Dog Fight Mode (DFM) support comes into play against strong enemies that players can’t take on alone.

While an ally is attacking the enemy at close-range using DFM, the player moves in closer, and at a certain point will be able to go into DFM against the enemy quicker than normally, gaining a combat advantage. By using DFM support with 2 or 3 aircraft there is more chance of inflicting serious damage against fast, powerful enemies.

Have fun cooperating with friends in the chaotic aerial battlefield surrounded by a whirlwind of allies and enemies!

Attack massed enemy ground troops using ASM support

Similar to DFM in the air, in CO-OP players can use the Air Strike Mode (ASM) to fight against massed enemy ground troops.

When an ally has entered ASM and the player subsequently initiates their ASM support, they can enter the attack flight path right behind their ally. Up to three aircraft can attack close to the ground one after the other, raining down a ferocious bombardment on enemy ground forces.

And that’s just the first mode!! Next up is Capital Conquest:

Basic Rules

1. Players are divided into 2 teams and attempt to destroy the other team’s HQ within the time limit.

The team that destroys the other team’s HQ first within the time limit wins.

If neither team destroys the HQ within the time limit, the team with the most remaining on their HQ durability gauge wins.

Each HQ is defended by NPC ground objects and is resistant to non-ASM attacks (Attack power is increased when in ASM).

2. Secure TGTs to earn the right to go into ASM (Air Strike Mode) against the opposing HQ.

Destroying all of the TGTs on each map gives players the right to go into ASM.

Once the right has been obtained, an ‘ASM box’ for the enemy HQ will be displayed and the player can enter ASM via that point.

In the initial state, the right to go into ASM is given to the first team to destroy all applicable enemy TGTs.

Once one side gains the right to go into ASM, all enemy units are revived.

The right to go into ASM is transferred when all of the revived TGT enemies are destroyed.

3. Respawning lets you sortie again in a different aircraft, recover from all damage and replenish ammunition.

Players will return to the sortie screen if shot down or if Respawn is selected from the Pause Menu.

Respawning allows players to change aircraft, recover from all damage taken and replenish ammunition for weapons.

Players can respawn from their own HQ or any of their own bases.

4. Capturing respawn bases increases available respawn points.

They must belong to one of the teams, and they change sides if they are destroyed.

In Capital Conquest, the following rules can be set up / adjusted:

Map: Washington D.C., Paris, Moscow, Miami, Tokyo (DLC), Hawaii (DLC)

Time limit: 10min. / 15min. / 20min. / 25min. / 30min.

Players: 4vs4 (one squadron in team) / 8vs8 (two squadrons in team)

Selecting teams: Automatic / Manual (if manual is chosen, the players can choose their squadron)

HQ durability: High / Medium / Low

AI aircraft: ON / OFF　(When ON is selected, AI aircraft will be put into play)

Aircraft limitation: (Can limit the aircraft usage of Jet fighter / Multirole / Attacker / Attack helicopter)

Skill usage: With skill / Without skill

Respawning

After being shot or crashing, players have to wait a certain amount of time before respawning as a penalty.

The better the aircraft’s performance, the more penalty time the player incurs.

There is no penalty time if the player selects Respawn in the pause menu.

Respawn in the pause menu is not available if the player’s aircraft is in DFM (Dog Fight Mode) or ASM

Use of Bombers

Once the durability of a team’s HQ falls below 20%, that team can then choose to sortie in bombers (B-1B / B-2).

Once the right to use bombers has been obtained, bombers will be added to the aircraft list when players return to the Respawn Screen.

Bombers are used under the following conditions.

They have no attack power during regular non-ASM flight.

Bombs cannot be used until in ASM flight. Only flares can be used during regular non-ASM flight.

Once in ASM, the MUGB (multi unguided bomb) can be used.

Capital Conquest is the only online mode in which bombers can be used.

But that’s still not all. Of course there’s also Deathmatch:

Big Mass Effect 3 Announcement Coming Soon. Is It Multiplayer?

Justin Carter — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:00:05 +0000

At EA‘s press conference in Vegas today, press were treated to some news regarding something big for Mass Effect 3. EA employee Andy Katkin said that the embargo will lift in the next few days and according to him, it’s “big news that a lot of you have been eagerly awaiting!”

I’m not a betting man, but I’d bet my house and everything in it that the announcement is multiplayer-related. We’ve had this rumor before in magazines and in comments from Bioware employees themselves, so it seems rather likely. The only other two ideas I’ve got in my head is the first pre-rendered trailer for a Female Shepard, which would make a lot of people happy, or a real life Omni-Blade now available for pre-order! Wishful thinking, I know, but come on…a real life Omni-Blade. Sweeeeeeeet.

Mass Effect 3 Paragons its way into stores on March 6 for the PS3, 360, and PC. Got any bets on what the big announcement will be?

Via [Gaming Everything]

New Assassin’s Creed Revelations Multiplayer Trailer

Chris Carlson — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 01:50:52 +0000

Ubisoft has released a brand new multiplayer trailer for Assassin’s Creed Revelations. In Assassin’s Creed‘s newest multiplayer, gamers will take control of a brand new set Templars in Constantinople as they battle in new modes, including Deathmatch and Artifact Assault.

The multiplayer looks more of the same, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing considering multiplayer was first introduced in Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood and quickly became a hit.

Assassin’s Creed Revelations is set to release November 15th for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.