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Screenshot from Walking Dead Video Game

In now seemingly classic video game style, Telltale Games has released the names of all five episodes of The Walking Dead via Twitter.

The Walking Dead is an episodic video game based upon Robert Kirkman's graphic novel.

Walking Dead video game scene

According to Kirkman, this video game will be different from other similar type games, such as Left 4 Dead, because more emphasis will be placed on characterization and emotion than action.

Scene from The Walking Dead video game

The five episode names are:

     A New Day

     Starved for Help

     Long Road Ahead

     Around Every Corner

     No Time Left

The first episode, A New Day, will be released on the PC and MAC on April 24, 2012, with other platforms to follow. 

The Walking Dead video game, in addition to the PC and MAC, willl be playable on Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network, Microsoft Windows and WII.  It will be the first game from Telltale games to use the PlayStation Move and WII Remote Plus motion controllers. 

Screenshot for Dragon Ball Z for Xbox 360 Kinect 

Namco Bandai Games America, Inc. has announced that in October, 2012, you will be able to perform classic action moves of Dragon Ball Z characters using the Xbox 360 Kinect. Of the many moves, one of them will be the legendary kamehameha fight move.

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Some of Dragon Ball Z characters

You will feel a sense of immersion as you deliver over 100 moves with a choice of over 50 of the anime characters.

Dragon Ball Z dueling characters

With iconic characters, famous attacks, and epic battles, you can play this game using the Xbox 360 Kinect with no controller in the way.

In addition to playing Dragon Ball Z on the Xbox 360 Kinect, you will be treated to new footage debuting in the U.S. and Europe.  For the first time, you will enjoy battles and events following the story of Dragon Ball Z in the first person view.

Art for Dragon Ball Z for the Xbox 360 Kinect

According to Carlson Choi, Vice President of Marketing, Namco Bandai Games America, Inc., "The Kinect sensor has truly enabled the development team to finally realize the dreams of millions of fans of both the classic game and the timeless original anime.  This game will truly represent the next generation of interactive entertainment in the Dragon Ball Z universe."

A specific release date in October, 2012 for Dragon Ball Z for the Xbox 360 Kinect was unannounced at press time.

God of War:  Ascension

New life has been breathed in the God of War video game franchise with an announcement of a prequel coming in Spring 2013 by game director, Todd Papy of Sony.  If you played God of War 3, you may have seen an ending teaser that gave you the impression  the series was far from over. You were correct in your assessment that another God of War (4) is eminent; however the new video game may be a surprise to you.

 Scene from God of War:  Ascension

Instead of continuing the saga, the new God of War video game appears to be a prequel to the trilogy where Kratos, the main protagonist, will experience adventures before he became the legendary Ghost of Sparta. Even though the specific details of the God of War:  Ascension are not revealed at this time, information about the time-frame, etc. of the game can be determined by the narration of the titan Gaia in the trailer.

The time period of the game has been described as "a time when something other than rage consumed him."

Cover art for God of War:  Ascension

It is anticipated that more details about the game will be revealed during the latter part of April, 2012.

God of War:  Ascension currently has a release date of Spring 2013, and will be playable exclusively on the PlayStation 3.

Max Payne 3 Release date is May 15, 2012

If you are a Max Payne video game fan and plan to get the game when it comes out -- why not pre-order now and receive a bonus as well?

Pre-order Max Payne 3 by April 15, 2012 from GameStop and receive this bonus:  Early access to the Pill Bottle Loadout Item.

Screenshot from Max Payne 3

What is the Pill Bottle Loadout Item?  It's a way to increase your chances of winning and surviving by providing you with health-reviving painkillers as you fight. You also have the capacity to carry extras to help you survive even longer among the merciless fields of the online video game playing mode.

Cover art for Max Payne 3.

So do not dally.  Pre-order now, before April 15, 2012, to receive your bonus for Max Payne 3. May 15, 2012 will be here before you know it. 

The latest Star Trek Video Game to be released

What's almost better than attending a Star Trek convention where everyone is dressed up as their favorite Star Trek character?  How about a Star Trek video game as a close second?

Star Trek video game, developed by Digital Exremes and published by Namco Bandai Games and Paramount Digital Entertainment has a release date of early 2013, with no specific release date given at press time. 

Scene from Star Trek video game

The actions of this video game will occur when Captain Kirk and Dr. Spock are friends.  You will see different insights from these characters that you have not seen before. The video game's plot will involve Captain Kirk an  Dr. Spock going on lots of adventures together.  

Star Trek screenshot.

According to Executive Producer and screen writer, Roberto Orci, the game is developed in a way that it could be a movie on its own.  In fact, some of the characters appearing in the video game will also be in the movie. The Star Trek movie is due out May, 2013.

The Star Trek video game will be playable on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and the PC.