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As most gamers know THQ has a lot riding on the success of Darksiders II. The game is supposed to come out in early summer. But there has been some disturbing recent news that the game might be delayed. 2011 was not the greatest year for THQ, and Darksiders may be the only way out of the hole.
Now is the time to pick up Gears of War 3, or a couple other games as Gamefly has them at absolutely great prices. Click through to the article to see a full list of games as well as links to each game's page.
Gamestop has a decent deal sale right now 30% off used ps3/360 shooters. Games on sale include Halo Reach, Modern Warfare 2, Black Ops, Homefront, Gears of War 1 and 2, Killzone 2, Socom 4, Left 4 Dead 1 and 2 and plenty of other great games. Best of all most of these games are between $3-$20.
2011 has come and gone and what a year it was for gaming. Here are the top five articles of 2011 from the Xbox 360 Examiner including interviews, news, and opinion pieces.
Homefront may not be remembered as the greatest FPS of 2011, but developer Kaos Studios and writer John Milius nearly predicted the death day of North Korea's late communist leader, Kim-Jong Il. Check out the introduction video and more details in the full story on GameRabies.
GameRabies.com takes a look back at 11 of the most memorable scenes witnessed in some of 2011's greatest games - just in case you forgot about them after the holiday shopping season started.
"PushStartSelect: "FPS titles have become the hottest selling item over recent years. The craze started back when ID made Doom, a game that would make you turn and bob your head because things were literally flying right at you. Of course the horror aspect made it all the more awesome, but the genre has changed and expanded into all sorts of formulas. We still have the horror titles like Fear, Doom, and even Quake, but the genre is now lead by the blockbusters of Call of Duty or Battlefield. A..."
NoobFeed.com is glad to announce that FPS elite Crytek will be taking on the sequel to THQ's Homefront. Despite lesser reviews, the publisher is not letting its spirits down by enlisting some of the strongest men in shooter land.
"THQ has released the next piece of DLC for their game Homefront which brings players to a war-torn San Francisco. The new multiplayer map pack will give players the chance to duke it out in one of America’s most infamous prisons. Check out the news below."
The former General Manager of Kaos Studios, the developer of Homefront, has found new employment at Ubisoft's Red Storm studio. Earlier this month, Kaos was shut down.
Amazon has begun a new “Buy Two THQ Games, Save $30” sale. Eligible titles include Dirt 3, Homefront, Red Faction Armageddon, WWE All Stars and more.
NoobFeed.com reports yet another sad occurence in the gaming industry. This time, THQ reports to let go a whole bunch of hard working developers from the Homefront IP. Hard times keep coming. Home is where the war is.
Homefront is an action-fps game released on PC, Xbox 360 and PS3. The game received mixed reviews but became a huge market success. Now, THQ has released a DLC for the game.
THQ released the first major title update for the Xbox 360 version of Homefront today as well as announced some new upcoming DLC including a new map pack called Fire Sale.
Due to the success of Homefront (arguably), THQ is now claiming that they consider themselves one of the top publishers, rivaling Activision and Electronic Arts...
"Some say product placements are done in the name of realism. Others say they serve as a quick-and-easy moneygrab for publishers. Regardless of your stance, those that sloppily shove a product where it doesn’t belong manage to turn any immersive game into an infomercial of Michael Bay proportions, with a heaping helping of annoyance - at no additional charge."
We're back for another week of podcasting hijinks! Join Ben, Tony, and Justin as we discuss the latest and greatest news in the gaming world including more PSN outage coverage....
Through an investor call yesterday, THQ revealed and spoke about some staggering figures for their latest hit, Homefront. Check out the full story for all the details and see how well it's selling.
Homefront ends up as less of an extravagant “firework”, and more of a disappointing “fizzle”. Its story ultimately lacks depth, and its characters are never developed into roles with much emotional impact.
The newest episode of Pixelated Radio features discussions of the Nintendo 3DS, Crysis 2, Homefront, Dragon Age II, Ōkamiden, Faery: Legends of Avalon, Tornado Outbreak, Rayman 3D, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Shadow Wars, Islands of Wakfu, and plenty more.
"Homefront is an interesting first person shooter placing the player in the role of a what if scenario. The year is 2027 the U.S has suffered greatly from an economical downfall and has been invaded by North and South Korea who have united under one banner as the Korean People's Army. Of course American isn't giving up without a fight and you find yourself recruited in the resistance to fight back against the overwhelming odds."
Before buying Homefront for anysystem, we recommend that you read this article. There are specific issues that plague each system's version of Homefront...
"This game has some of the most offensive invisible walls I have seen in recent memory. They block areas for seemingly no reason—such as a pool in a back yard, when a tall fence would have made a much more practical wall—and this only adds to the linear feeling."
THQ announced today that Homefront has surpassed one million sales worldwide. But how could a game that has received so much negative media have done so well? There are three major reasons for Homefront's impressive sales...
""Homefront was written by John Milius the creative source behind Apocalypse now and Red dawn which also featured an invasion of America. The story is a brilliant concept for a game, turning the tables on their head. Rather than being the aggressor invading some Middle Eastern country you play the role of the insurgents fighting back against a foreign aggressors""
Homefront team at KAOS and THQ is stepping up to the plate again to handle some complaints from gamers. Check out this official statement on how they are coming with some of the fastest patches known to man WHILE expanding their dedicated server capacity.
Check out Gamerz411 Episode 6 to hear our thoughts on some of the latest titles including Homefront's Multiplayer and MK9 as well as a tribute to HipHopGamer and what our experience was like meeting up with him again at PAX in addition to our main topic which concerns the creative stagnation in the industry. Enjoy and as always, feedback is welcome!
Homefront Review is featured in this week's show as well as emerging details and rumors about the confirmed Nintendo Wii 2. What will we see emerge from this upcoming technology from Nintendo? Check out the video for a glimpse into the future. Also a PAX East 2011 special.
"Andy hosts this week as Pat fulfills his wanderlust. David talks of his Homefront experience and he finally checks out Braid. Andy gives his initial impressions of the Nintendo 3DS and Pilotwings Resort, the Mortal Kombat demo, the Jill & Shuma-Gorath DLC for Marvel vs Capcom 3, and complains about some old PC games. Then Nick talks about his Metro 2033 play through.
We talk about games affected by the disaster in Japan, crumbling consumer confidence in the ability for digital games di..."
THQ and KAOS Studios are continuing to dramatically expand [their] dedicated server capacity due to the welcome player demand across the globe. Continually working around the clock to expand the global infrastructure & improve the overall experience. Below, you will find the efforts that are making today and through the evening, having chosen the lowest impact times to ensure disruption of your online experience is kept at an absolute minimum.
Xbox Evolved provides gameplay video of the newly released Homefront videogame, out now on XBox 360, PC, and Playstation 3. This video depicts the complete first hour of the game.
"Check out video footage of Homefront in high definition. This is one scene from the beginning of the game of a young child who witnesses something very tragic. It's very touching."
Matt Buckley from NoobFeed reviews THQ's newest FPS shooter, Homefront. He examines the impact of the single player campaign as well as whether or not the multiplayer mode will offer enough to demand your gaming hours.
Kaos Studios’ Jeremy Greiner responds to complaints about the frequent freezing issues found in the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of Homefront.
"To say that the film Red Dawn made an impact on me is an understatement. It was released when I was three, so I can’t say exactly how old I was when I first watched it, but I spent the next 20+ years frightened of the impending World War which we have dabbled in many times since my childhood. Even now, when I gaze upon the horizon, my mind automatically imagines a blinding flash in the distance followed immediately by a massive mushroom cloud, and Charlie Sheen is partially to blame."
Homefront is one of the surprise hits of the year. The title managed to sell a whopping 300k copied in the first day. However, it seems that there are some problems gamers are facing when they try to play it. Check out the full story for the issues as well as Chaos Studios' response. Cheers!
At the very least, Homefront is a title that takes some serious risks. THQ tries to add something new to a genre that copycats itself far too often. Check out full review to see if Homefront is worth your time and money. Cheers!
After only one day on the shelves, the newly released first-person shooter Homefront has already received a 30% price cut at many major retailers such as Wal-Mart and Amazon.
The guys at ArmchairConquistadors.com sit down and play some Homefront on Xbox 360. We check out some of the single player campaign, and we try to also get some multiplayer in.
"I asked the tough questions at the Homefront multiplayer Booth at PAX East and was very happy with the answers I was given. At the first glance at Homefront's Multiplayer segment you might wonder what makes the game special, well I'm about to tell you. Homefront is not like other first person shooters. While it's already known that the single player campaign is based on a Korean invasion on USA soil and produces an emotionally gripping experience, I am a multiplayer addict and keep hearing ho..."
"It’s becoming a pretty competitive market for first-person shooters, especially with Call of Duty: Black Ops dominating the sales chart. Still, THQ is giving it the old college try with Homefront, a remarkable entry in the genre that pushes forward with some awesome gameplay segments and a story that actually has some relevance behind it. It’s good stuff, even if you think you’ve worn out on “war games”. The story in itself will really draw you in. It’s the year 2027, and Kim Jong Il’s son ha..."
The Entertainment Software Rating Board has released a rating summary for Homefront, detailing the mature-rated game’s blood, strong language and violence contents.
There is a new trailer available for your viewing pleasure that shows off some explosive details. As you already know, the game will feature the online pass feature. Check out the full story to see the video and see one of the kill streaks. Cheers!
"THQ has reported that pre-order numbers for its upcoming first-person shooter Homefront are higher than any other game in the publisher’s history, with over 200,000 copies reserved in the U.S. alone. The game hits stores on March 15 (in less than two weeks) for Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and PC."
"The marketing team behind this new-age Korean war shooter have taken the most dynamic routes to promote this title. Whether it be free parking at E3 disguised as a security checkpoint, sending off thousands of balloons and causing major wildlife damage, or staging North Korean protests around the convention, one wonders if the marketing budget for this title is bigger than the games'."
Amazon has revealed a few details regarding the collector’s edition of the official strategy guide for the upcoming PC, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 game, Homefront.
"On the 23rd of February, Melbourne Gaming Industry peeps were treated to the THQ Q4 Showcase at their St Kilda HQ. Attendees had on offer several new and upcoming games to play with, which we all got to after first downing the complimentary pizza and drinks that was generously provided. Here are my thoughts on the main showcased games:"
"On GAMERZ411, the podcast from real gamers for real gamers, topics are put down with no holds barred. Find out what we think about Homefront, Crysis 2, new information on Mortal Kombat, and a lot more in Episode 3 which headlines with the topic of E3 2011 being a ghost town due to the new rules and regulations of who can go and who can't.
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1. Homefront – How this game will change military shooters
2. Crysis Footage Shown on PS3, Demo ..."
"What will impress gamers the most about Homefront?
Kaos: I think people are going to be blown away by the world. I think that players are going to walk away feeling haunted by a video game for the first time in a long time. This combined with some really engaging and innovative gaming on the multiplayer side we are confident will make Homefront well worth that $60 investment next March."
A new trailer has hit the web for Homefront. In it, it showcases a lot of action in only a minute and a half. It also claims this will be a "2nd revolution". Enjoy!!
In this episode Victor, Tyler and Craig are joined by Graham from AustralianSocialGamers and we discuss the up-coming first person shooter titles of 2011. We also delve into the Uncharted series.
"2011 is promising to be a huge year for games, and one genre still getting plenty of love is the shooter. Killzone 3, Crysis 2, Bulletstorm and Deus Ex: Human Revolution are just a few examples. But what about the shooters just outside the spotlight? Here are five exciting looking shooters sliding by under the radar, in no particular order."
Kaos frontman, Mike Ball, has recently spoke of the need to charge for an online pass. Check out thee link to hear his reasoning behind the need for exploitation.
Homefront takes place in a United States that has been invaded and conquered by North Korea. Many gamers have expressed concerns that such a plot is simply too unbelievable to be enjoyed. Examiner spoke with a History professor who has a background in Asian Studies to try to determine whether this could ever really happen.
"In the second part of our sit-down conversation with THQ Core Game Executive Vice President Danny Bilson, we dig deep to find out how much stock THQ is putting into the Homefront intellectual property—a lot!—and what they are doing to merchandise the potential franchise."
"We had an opportunity to sit down and interview Danny Bilson, executive vice president of THQ Core Games, about many things, including Hollywood, his choice of a director if a film was to be made of Homefront, and much more. Check back tomorrow for part two of our conversation."
"Critical Gamer writes: First person shooter video games are big business. Over the last few years, publishers have tried to make them more relevant and adult by concentrating on things like writing and plot, with varying degrees of success (Modern Warfare 2, anyone?). Homefront, created by Kaos Studios and published by THQ, is pulling out all the stops with its frighteningly prescient storyline. Written by John ‘Apocalypse Now’ Milius, the game is set in the near future in the year 2027, and ..."
"Homefront is a new games from Kaos studios and published by THQ. It is a first person shooter based in America after it is left powerless to the advancements of the Greater Korean republic.From the pen of John Milius who wrote such classics as Apocalypse Now and Red Dawn the single player campaign looks set to be very impressive indeed"
Some parking spots around the Los Angeles Convention Center reached extreme highs of almost $50. However, THQ has made the situation a lot easier by giving free parking in a lot supposed to be for the North Korean Federation, tying in a promotion for their upcoming war game Homefront.
Geoff Keighley TV host gives out some details about the GameTrailers TV pre-show special episode that preludes the Microsoft E3 2010 press conference.
Kaos Studio, which brought us Frontlines Fuel of War, brings us the next chapter HomeFront. It takes place in San Francisco California, and features the next warfront on US soil after the world economy has fallen. Not only that, there is also a surprise in the video.
"The year is 2027. The world has suffered a decade-long energy crisis, and economies have crumbled. Reduced to a mere shadow of the super power it once was, the United States became the target of a North Korean takeover. American malls, suburbs and city streets are now battlegrounds as the civilian resistance fights for freedom."
![Box shot of Homefront [North America]](http://i.neoseeker.com/boxshots/R2FtZXMvUEMvQWN0aW9uL1Nob290ZXI=/homefront_frontcover_small_kto14Zg7TJS0j1z.jpg)