Disney Interactive’s Playdom recently launched of Armies of Magic on Facebook. A new side scrolling fantasy game where your chosen character, after centuries of peace, must lead your people in a new war against the rising Goblin menace.

Build your city, and manage the necessary resources to equip and train warriors and advance your armies technology.

ABOUT THE GAME

• Players will choose to lead the Humans, Elves, or Dwarves by building a powerful city and training an army
• Armies of Magic will launch with a unique narrative storyline for each race
• Players can directly challenge their friends to battle and compete for rewards

Armies of Magic also features a fully customizable fantasy-themed city building, exclusive story content, limited edition buildings, as well as a cooperative game play experience.

Alongside Darksiders 2, THQ has announced the launch of two books tied to the series; In May, DARKSIDERS: THE ABOMINATION VAULT will provide the back stories on War and Death – taking place a millennia before the events of the original Darksiders – and the struggle to save the world from a mysterious force seeking to the balance of heaven, hell and earth. The second book will be a companion book described as the Darksiders World Bible.

Pre-order details:

• GameStop: ‘Death Rides’ Pack-Features multiple exclusive side-quests allowing players to explore more of the Maker’s Realm and Dead Plains. In addition players will be able to aid an ancient Construct, battle The Bloodless and retrieve Karn’s lost treasure.
• Best Buy: ‘Angel of Death’ Pack-Features enhanced armor with an angel inspired design as well as a pair of matching scythes. In addition players will receive an exclusive purple colored visual trail for their crow.
• Amazon: ‘Deadly Despair’ Pack-Features an additional speed boost for Death’s horse Despair, that allows players to traverse the world at a much faster rate.

Introducing Death from the beginning to the end.

Official game Trailer:

Darksiders II available June 26th release in the US and June 29th release in Europe.

Darksiders II Screen Gallery:

Coming soon to the Xbox live Arcade a New Post-Apocalypse Survival title from Ubisoft – I AM ALIVE!

Moving away from zombies and mutants (Huzza!) and into a story that will force players to consider the actions taken against other survivors and supply management in the harsh lands of a dying city. Using your brains as much as the equipment you are carrying will be the key to surviving and reaching your ultimate goal – finding your family. Players will be faced with situations requiring you to intimidate others, bluff their way out of a tough spot, or event take a physical approach to the other inhabitants in the city of Haventon.

Trailer:

Think you have what it takes to survive? Find out on March 7, 2012. I Am Alive will be available for download for 1200 Microsoft Points.

Screen Shots:

Check out the launch trailer and kick some Rabbid but.

If so here is a quick catch-up on the previous titles to get you ready for the newest chapter of Desmond and his assassin ancestors, Ezio and Altair.

If you are a long time fan of the series this video offers a brief refresher and a glimpse of what is to come.

Get the Game now at your local Retailer or online.

Today Microsoft and 343 industries announced the launch of the Halo Living Monument. The monument is a place where gamers can upload pictures of their favourite “Halo” memories and watch as they blend and merge into the the stream of images submitted by other fans from all over the world in an interactive, 3D mosaic image of Master Chief.

Catch the Trailer:

The Halo Living Monument was created in celebration of the 10th anniversary launch of “Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary” edition.

*NOTE: Halo Living Monument experience not available in Google Chrome.

GameStop‘s flag ship location at 267 Yonge St, Toronto is promising to be a major blowout with COD Prizes and giveaways ranging from Consoles and games, to hoodies and Touques, and a special appearance by Call of Duty Modern Warfare Developers. Tonight’s events run from 6 pm to 1 am.

Can’t make it to Toronto? Fear not, GameStop is running events at 274 of their stores, find your nearest location here (Quebec residents go here).

BestBuy will also be hosting Major events in the Toronto and Vancouver areas tonight: Launch parties at Cambie and Bay & Dundas:

• First to play opportunity with Xbox Street Teams
• Green Screen photo opportunity embedding you into the game
• Meet two of the game developers (only at Cambie)
• Line up to be entered to win a Hardened Edition copy of the game
• Dress up for your chance to win an additional Hardened Edition copy

Launch Parties:

• Toronto – 65 Dundas St. West (Bay and Dundas) – being at 9 p.m. on Monday, Nov 7
• Vancouver – 2220 Cambie St. (Cambie and 6th Ave) – being at 9 p.m. on Monday, Nov 7
• Doors open at all midnight opening stores* on Tuesday, Nov 8 at 12:01 a.m.

Other BestBuy Promotion/notes tied to CoD:MW3 -

• Pre-order Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 in advance and get 800 Reward Zone bonus points ($10 value)
• Trade 3 games and get credit for the full value of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
• Free t-shirt for the first 100 customers in line at each store
• Guaranteed 15 Hardened Edition copies at every store

*stores in Quebec and Sudbury will open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, November 8

And not to be out done Future Shop will be kicking out the jams at THREE locations (it’s only fitting for MW3).

Future Shop’s midnight release and release day offers include:

• Opportunity to win a grand-prize draw for a LG 47” Cinema 3D home theatre package (a $2,099 value) at above locations
• Trade-in two used games from qualifying list for a new copy of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
• Receive $10 credit for any future gaming purchase in December with purchase from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. (Games must be priced $19.99 and over.)
• The first 75 customers purchasing the game at each store location will receive a free Modern Warfare Collection SteelBook case (Shown Right), exclusive to Future Shop.
• Line up early for your chance to get cool MW3 stuff!

Advance Modern Warfare 3 gameplay from 9:00 p.m. – midnight (local time) at the following three downtown locations:

• Toronto, ON, 325 Yonge St. (at Dundas)
• Edmonton, AB, 10304-109th St. N.W. (at 103 Ave. N.W.)
• Vancouver, BC, 798 Granville St. (at Robson)

* Stores in Sudbury, ON and Quebec open earlier on November 8, 2011 at 8:00 a.m. local time.)

Have Fun and Game on!

Insomniac Games just announced the US based pre-orders for Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One and here they are:

• Gamestop will get immediate access to our favorite sassy-mouthed synthoid: Mr. Zurkon. (Canada: Same)
• Amazon.com for an exclusive Critter Strike weapon mod, that will turn enemies into Baby T-Rexes! (Canada: Same)
• Best Buy, you’ll get early access to the Pyro Blaster! (Canada: Same + 5$ discount for online order)
• Wal-Mart.com shopper will love the Sheepinator Mod they get for our Critter Strike.
• Target , where buyers get a free voucher for a copy of our fun-sized download adventure: Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty (a $15 value!)

Some great deals on a Playstation Classic.

Xbox 360 gets the Star Wars treatment with the R2-D2 blue-and-white themed console (including white Kinect sensor), Kinect Star Wars game and a custom Xbox 360 Wireless Controller inspired by C-3PO. The Xbox 360 Limited Edition Kinect Star Wars Bundle will include:

• Kinect Star Wars game
• Custom R2-D2-themed Xbox 360 Console with custom sounds
• White Kinect Sensor
• Custom C-3PO-themed Xbox 360 Wireless Controller
• 320 GB Hard Drive
• Xbox 360 Wired Headset
• Kinect Adventures game
• Exclusive downloadable content

The bundle is available now for pre-order through participating retailers. Priced at $449.99 CDN.

Looks like it’s time for me to start saving for that new console upgrade.

I don’t know about you but these two games might just suck up what’s left of my free time (at least until the next childhood remake comes around).

Catch the trailers:

Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? for Facebook: Official Trailer

The Oregon Trail for Facebook: Official Trailer

* Correction: Both games are coming from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s consumer division, The Learning Company, and were developed by Blue Fang Games.
* Found announcement on the Huffington post.