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Square Enix has decided to grace us with some pieces of art for NIER.  In some sort of sick twisted loving fashion, they have decided to keep these pretty obscure.  So what do we know about this new RPG from Square Enix?

Well, we know that NIER will be an Action-RPG style game.  NIER will pack some swordplay that would make the Nameless Hero jealous.   This is also going to be a brutal game.  Now if this means we will see some serious gore, or just some badass weapons is yet to be seen.  Most importantly, we will see a new world.  Magic and swords, we are intrigued!

Even better, Square Enix is going to kick out some comics to get that story rolling a bit early.  You will be able to snag these comics from Xbox Live and PSN. DC Comics’ renowned creators and illustrators, including Ricardo Sanchez, Pop Mhan, and Eddie Nuñez, are creating the comics.  You can catch a glimpse of their work in small ditties like Spider-Man, The Flash, Batman: Arkham Asylum, and the DC Universe MMO.  Needless to say these are going to rock some visual/story porn.  The comics will be coming out between now and April 27, 2010.

We are very intrigued by this new title from Square Enix.  Keep it locked here for more info.  Until then, wipe that drool off your face, it’ll short out your keyboard.

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Ironstar: "Those of you on Xbox Live likely dread paying a monthly/yearly fee for Xbox Live Gold. Now I don’t have the magic switch that suddenly renders the service free, but here is a free month of Xbox Live Gold if you follow the instructions while supplies last. "

CC: Chief Executive of Square Enix North America, John Yamamoto has revealed that the developer and publisher is especially interested in the Xbox Live Arcade system. As well as hoping to move into other genres in the near future.

If you’re eagerly anticipating a big event in mid-April, you’re either an IRS employee or a Splinter Cell fan. And if you can’t wait to try out Splinter Cell Conviction when it comes out April 13, you can take a crack at it this Thursday, March 18, when the demo is set to hit Xbox Live. Kotaku reports that the demo includes two stages from the game, but steers clear of plot spoilers. That is, plot spoilers besides “Sam Fisher kills bad people.”

If you need further convincing to dedicate some hard drive space for the demo, check out our hands-on preview. It covers the first few levels, along with some of the new multiplayer modes. “Playing different modes of Conviction for 90 minutes makes the game look like a damn good package overall,” wrote Thierry Nguyen. Here’s hoping the demo is a damn good package too.

Kotaku.com: ‘It’s a bit hard to believe the long-delayed Splinter Cell: Conviction will actually be out soon. If you needed something tangible as proof, you could always try the Xbox Live demo of the game, due out this week.’

Kotaku: "Popping onto Xbox Live spokesman Larry Hryb’s podcast to promote Modern Warfare 2’s upcoming "Stimulus Package" map pack (which is launching first on Microsoft’s console), Infinity Ward’s Robert bowling revealed that the five maps – two of which are old maps being re-released for this game – will cost 1200 Microsoft Points."

This Sunday Xbox Live’s Major Nelson released his weekly podcast. One of his guests this week was Infinity Ward’s Robert Bowling. In the interview Bowling addressed Modern Warfare 2’s recent achievement of 25 million unique users claiming that the "the majority of these users are from Xbox Live". This could give some insight as to why the Xbox 360 players might get access to the upcoming downloadable content ahead of gamers on other platforms.

Broke My Controller Writes:

You’re on Xbox LIVE and a friend asks you to join in for some Modern Warfare multiplayer. Unfortunately, you never purchased the new map pack DLC. A recently published patent application by Microsoft shows off an automated system for purchasing DLC through a prompt that comes up as you accept an invite that requires content you don’t have.

According to the patent, you will remain partied up, and rather than having to go to the Xbox LIVE Marketplace, you will be given the option to purchase and install the content automatically.

After seeing screenshots or video of the Xbox Live Arcade version of Perfect Dark, you may not have been blown away. Coming just weeks after the release of the gorgeous Battlefield: Bad Company 2, not to mention the myriad of other great-looking FPS games that have been released in recent years, it’s easy to be underwhelmed. You might even think that it hasn’t been updated much from the N64 version — but if that’s what you’ve been thinking, you clearly haven’t taken a look at N64 game in a while.

The video above shows some footage of the opening cinematic and part of the first level in both the N64 and XBLA versions of Perfect Dark. It doesn’t take long to see that Rare has clearly polished up the graphics quite a bit since the game’s release back in 2000, although it looks like the AI still leaves something to be desired. You’d think the guards would have more of a reaction when they see a woman waltzing around with a gun in her hand.

Perfect Dark releases on the Xbox Live Marketplace next Wednesday, March 17, for 800 Microsoft Points ($10).

Ubisoft has announced that it will bring the critically acclaimed Might & Magic Clash of Heroes to the PlayStation Network from Sony and Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.  Developed by Capybara Games, the creators of Might & Magic Clash of Heroes for the Nintendo DS system, Might and Magic Clash of Heroes for Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 and PlayStation Network will give players the opportunity to enjoy the remarkable gameplay but now in high definition (HD).

“We’re very excited to bring Might & Magic Clash of Heroes to Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 and PlayStation Network,” said Senior Producer, Romain de Waubert de Genlis.  “Not only have we had the chance to adapt all of our graphics to High-Definition, but we’ve also had the opportunity to improve the game even further, both in single-player battles and in the main campaign. We took many of the community’s recurring wishes into consideration, allowing players to match their strategic skills and taking full advantage of the online capabilities of Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 and PlayStation Network.”

Might and Magic Clash of Heroes for Xbox LIVE Arcade and PlayStation Network will take advantage of the next-gen consoles’ capabilities to increase its visual appeal and enrich the multiplayer experience. With a unique mix of RPG and an exceptional puzzle battle system, this upcoming release will give Might & Magic fans something to look forward to this Summer 2010.

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