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E3: THQ’s E3 Line Up Is Going To Body Slam You And Shoot Your Face

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THQ is stepping into the E3 game with a couple heavy hitters. Ok, maybe I’m just saying that because there is a lot of UFC and WWE going on in their line up. Or maybe because they are showing off Metro: Last Light. I have heard nothing yet about if they are showing any Darksiders II, but I’m hoping to see a bit more than the announcement trailer.

If you head past the break you can see the comprehensive list of man meat….er….bromance….er….muscle headed jock…sigh, just go. * Margaritaville Online – An everyday escape to a tropical paradise inspired by the lifestyle of author and singer-songwriter, Jimmy Buffett, Margaritaville Online is an immersive 3D online social game, filled with frozen concoctions, music and adventure.
o Platforms: Facebook and iOS devices
o Scheduled Release Date: Fall 2011
* Metro: Last Light – A gripping, story-driven first person shooter, Metro: Last Light is the highly anticipated sequel to 2010’s critically acclaimed cult classic Metro 2033.
o Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC
o Scheduled Release Date: Scheduled for calendar 2012
* Mx vs ATV®: AliveTM DLC – Capture the spectacle of motocross and the essence of competitive racing with the best riders, authentic licensed events and parts and gear from the latest manufacturers. Mx vs ATV: Alive is now available and a dedicated online store consists of rider gear, tracks, modes, and branded vehicles, such as Suzuki, Yamaha, KTM, and Honda.
o Platforms: Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3
o Scheduled Release Date: DLC Schedule on MXvsATV.com

* Saints Row: The Third- The highly anticipated next installment in the open world Saints Row® series, the over-the-top third-person action title gives players control of the Third Street Saints at the height of power. Take a tank skydiving or call in a satellite-targeted airstrike on gangs in the most outlandish gameplay scenarios ever seen.
o Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC
o Scheduled Release Date: Holiday 2011
* uDraw GameTablet (uDraw StudioTM: Instant ArtistTM and PictionaryTM) – Launched for the Wii during Holiday 2010, the innovative, revolutionary game system that established a new category of play is coming to two more game systems. The uDraw GameTablet will come bundled with uDraw Studio: Instant Artist, which features versatile and easy-to-use tools for users to create anything from simple doodles to intricate masterpieces. Created exclusively for the uDrawTM on Xbox 360 and PS3, Pictionary features new clues – and new functionality.
o Platforms: Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3
o Scheduled Release Date: Holiday 2011
* UFC® Personal Trainer – Set personal goals and achieve real results with an unparalleled mixed martial arts (MMA) fitness program designed with assistance from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and leading MMA training experts Greg Jackson, Mark DellaGrotte and Javier Mendez.
o Platforms: KinectTM for Xbox 360, PlayStation®Move for PlayStation 3 and Wii
o Scheduled Release Date: June 28, 2011
* UFC® UndisputedTM 3 – The critically acclaimed and best-selling MMA videogame franchise returns to take players inside the OctagonTM, delivering UFC action focused on intense toe-to-toe combat, impressive visual presentation and increased accessibility. Featuring the addition of PRIDE® Mode, a brand new submission system, new ways to finish the fight and increased accessibility through both traditional and simplified gameplay controls, players will experience intense combat and a pure adrenaline rush ever time they step inside the Octagon.
o Platforms: Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3
o Scheduled Release Date: January 2012
* UFC® UndisputedTM Fight Nation – The best of UFC is now on Facebook. Players fight against friends, amateur players and real UFC fighters as they train to become a legend of the sport.
o Platforms: Facebook and iOS devices
o Release Date: Available Now
* Warhammer 40,000: Dark MillenniumTM Online – Set in the dark and violent Warhammer 40,000 universe, Dark MillenniumTM Online seamlessly blends the scale and strategy of MMORPGs with the fast-paced combat of an action game to provide an all-new level of intensity and excitement.
o Platform: PC
o Scheduled Release Date: To be announced
* Warhammer 40,000: Kill TeamTM – For the first time on consoles, players can step directly in the boots of an elite Space Marine unit sent to explore and assault a gigantic Ork Kroozer, facing waves of Orks and Tyranid attacks in an exciting arcade-style shooter. Tied to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, this title rewards players with an exclusive weapon for use in Space Marine multiplayer, a Powersword, available only through Kill Team gameplay.
o Platforms: Xbox LIVE® and PlayStation Network
o Scheduled Release Date: Summer 2011
* Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Players of this third-person action/shooter step into the armor of superhuman warrior Captain Titus of the Ultramarines, humanity’s last hope for survival in a war-torn future. In a brutally violent world based on the rich science fiction universe of Warhammer 40,000, players fight against the savage Orks and the unholy forces of Chaos in an attempt to save a besieged Forge World.
o Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC
o Scheduled Release Date: September 6, 2011
* WWE® 12 – WWE ’12 will celebrate the rebirth of the iconic and authentic simulation franchise through a bigger game, badder presentation and better gameplay than ever before, delivering long-awaited critical improvements to the core gameplay experience, the most creative and extensive feature set to date and a visceral, edgy and polished presentation.
o Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii
o Scheduled Release Date: November 22, 2011

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AreYouWatching.com: ‘The Watchers’ Interactive Website Is Full of Creepy Easter Eggs

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Are you watching? Ishana Night Shyamalan has clearly been paying attention to her father, M. Night Shyamalan. Not only is she following in his footsteps as a filmmaker, but she’s also embracing a similar mystique surrounding her work.

The new trailer for her feature directorial debut, The Watchers, gives viewers a taste of what’s in store. AreYouWatching.com has launched with even more clues.

Visit the site to join the mysterious creatures that lurk in the Irish forest as you observe a shelter. From the time the sun sets at 7:30 PM until it rises at 5:55 AM, four strangers played by Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Oliver Finnegan, and Olwen Fouere can be seen trapped inside.

You’ll find several interactive items. Click on the gramophone to set the mood with some spooky music. Tap on the birdcage to hear an ominous message from the parrot inside: “I’m going out, try not to die.” Press on the TV to watch clips from a fake reality show called Lair of Love. And if you tap on the window during the daytime … they’ll tap back.

There are also Easter eggs hidden at specific times. We’ve discovered three: a disorienting shot of Fanning’s character’s car at 5:52 PM, a closer view of the captives at 11:11 PM, and a glimpse of monitors at 12:46 AM. Let us know if you find any more in the comments…

The Watchers opens in theaters on June 14 via New Line Cinema. Ishana Night Shyamalan writes and directs, based on the 2022 novel of the same name by A.M. Shine. M. Night Shyamalan produces.

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