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Dah! HAWX DLC goes Russian

by Xav de Matos { May 20th 2009 at 6:00PM }

Let's just say it before you do ... old! Over a month ago, we spotted signs of future DLC for Tom Clancy's HAWX and were proven correct when Ubisoft revealed the US Eagles pack at the beginning of May. Although we knew aircraft from Russia was next on the list, we've waited patiently. Today, we wait no more.

Ubisoft has finally confirmed a new DLC pack for Tom Clancy's HAWX en route to the Xbox 360 and PS3. The Russian Falcons pack clocks in at 400

/ $4.99, adds five new flying, killing machine variations and is available now. If you'll excuse us, we need to translate this Kenny Loggins album into Russian.

Gallery: Tom Clancy's HAWX - Russian Falcons

New HAWX DLC revealed (again)

by Xav de Matos { May 6th 2009 at 10:00PM }

Ubisoft has revealed new DLC for Tom Clancy's HAWX is on the way, but some might call the announcement old news. When Ubisoft sent us images of its first DLC pack -- titled European Assault -- last month, it also attached two additional folders of aircraft images; one labeled US Eagles and the other marked Russian Falcons. At the time, deductive reasoning told us the two folders were hints at future DLC; today our theories were proven to be correct.

The US Eagles DLC for Tom Clancy's HAWX is set to hit the Xbox Live Marketplace and PlayStation Store tomorrow. The pack will set ace pilots back 400

/ $4.99 and includes five aircraft variations, from the sleek and stealthy A-12 Avenger to the battle hardened F-4 Phantom II (pictured). Now, we eagerly await the release details for the Russian Falcons DLC.

Gallery: Tom Clancy's HAWX - US Eagles

Ubisoft dates first HAWX DLC, leaX upcoming content

by Xav de Matos { Apr 21st 2009 at 4:30PM }

Ubisoft just swooped in and let us know that Tom Clancy's HAWX will soon receive a fresh delivery of planes direct from Europe. The European Assault Pack DLC launches on April 23 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 -- priced at 400

and $4.99, respectively -- and includes six new vehicle variations from the "robust" Saab-37 Viggen to the FB-22 prototype bomber.

Along with the press release, Ubisoft sent us a gaggle of images for the content... as well as images for content that wasn't announced. A folder marked Russian Falcons included images of five yet-to-be-announced aircraft and a folder titled US Eagles revealed another five, including the sleek A-12 Avenger. HAWX fans should keep their discs handy, as it looks like this one is getting a few more upgrades in the near future.

Gallery: Tom Clancy's HAWK - European Assault DLC

Gallery: Tom Clancy's HAWX - Russian Falcons

Gallery: Tom Clancy's HAWX - US Eagles

Confirmed: NXE update on Xbox 360 game discs

by David Hinkle { Mar 4th 2009 at 4:40PM }

There was a rumor floating around today about NXE shipping on Xbox 360 game discs (via MCV) and, as you can imagine, we were surprised. So we put in a question to Microsoft's Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb, who confirmed that Microsoft has begun including NXE with Xbox 360 games.

As to whether Tom Clancy's HAWX and 2K Sports' MLB2K9 will be the first games to feature the NXE update -- as the rumor suggested -- Major Nelson could not confirm. But, from here on out, expect the update to be included on all retail game discs.

PS3's H.A.W.X. supports YouTube video uploads

by Dustin Burg { Mar 4th 2009 at 4:00PM }

Thanks to the H.A.W.X. development blog, we just learned that the Playstation 3 version of Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. will support YouTube video uploads. It's a feature that'll really showcase the game's satellite-generated landscapes.

Embedded above is a video demo of the new uploading system and, from our brief analysis, the entire process looks relatively easy. Simply record a short jet-fighter clip -- featuring some amazing dogfighting, a few barrel rolls and lots of "pew-pew-pew" action -- and then log in and upload to YouTube in game. No computer required!

Now, if only we could find a reason and a way to integrate H.A.W.X. into our Twitter feed ...

$100 million GeoEye satellite used to map Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X.

by Xav de Matos { Feb 27th 2009 at 10:20PM }

GeoEye's $100 million dollar commercial-use satellite imagery system will serve as the backdrop for Ubisoft's upcoming air-combat title, Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. The Washington D.C.-based company -- that supplies data for Google Earth, among others -- allowed Ubisoft access to satellites 423 miles high to photograph real-world locations for the game's multiple missions. How powerful can a 423 mile high satellite be? The GeoEye-1 satellite that launched in September has the capacity to see objects on the ground that are just 16 inches long.

VP of communications at GeoEye, Mark Brender, told Venture Beat that using such a sophisticated technology to map H.A.W.X. will help in "immersing the player in the experience" rather than using "cartoon maps." So, a South Park, Colorado, mission cannot be confirmed at this time.

PSN Thursday: Killzone 2 demo available for all

by Jem Alexander { Feb 26th 2009 at 7:45PM }

Didn't preorder Killzone 2? Your time to try the game out has finally come. Unless you've already grabbed it from the European store, that is. Other than that, there's plenty of downloadable content, a new episode of Pulse and a Killzone 2 video guide. PSP owners have a new game, some DLC for Prinny: Can I Really Be the Hero? and some new themes.

Choose your platform to view the corresponding release list:

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European PSN releases for February 26

by Jem Alexander { Feb 26th 2009 at 2:15PM }

Today's update is slightly disappointing, but at least there's a playable demo of HAWX. There's also the normal DLC for your rhythm games but, sadly, no sign of any LittleBigPlanet DLC. PSP owners have two full games to purchase and SCEE might finally have got their pricing right. Street Fighter IV players who might want a new look for their favorite character also have the opportunity of buying new costumes.

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Mega64 guys are airplanes, thanks to H.A.W.X.

by Justin McElroy { Feb 25th 2009 at 9:30AM }

Though it may lack the mind-melting insanity of their first H.A.W.X. effort and definitely lacks the paper-thinly-veiled homoeroticism, there's still a simple pleasure in watching the Mega64 team recreate every toddler's favorite pastime: Pretending to be an airplane.

Of course, few toddlers are grown men, let alone grown men doing it while wearing military uniforms in public. But when you see the joy they bring ... well, it's hard to judge them too harshly.

[Thanks, Willzay]

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Mega64's mantastic H.A.W.X. ad serves up L.O.L.Z.

by JC Fletcher { Feb 11th 2009 at 3:39PM }

Even if you have no idea what H.A.W.X is (it's about Tom Clancy flying airplanes, right?), Mega64's promotional video for the game is a delight. As is often the case for most Mega64 videos, we don't want to say too much about the content and risk ruining your special memory of seeing it for the first time. We will say that the group has managed to make a video that is manlier than even the Tom Clanciest game.

Chances are, one question will be dominating your thoughts after you watch this: where can I get that song? Good news! Anticipating the riotous clamor for the background music, the Mega64 boys have made an MP3 available at their site.

HAWX demo barrel rolls onto Xbox Live Feb. 11

by Xav de Matos { Feb 9th 2009 at 4:29PM }

As the late, great, Kenny Loggins once sang, "Ride into the Danger Zone!" What? Kenny Loggins isn't dead? Awkward. Moving on... On February 11, a demo for Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. will hit the Xbox Live Marketplace for Live Gold members.

The demo, which tracks experience and includes three unlockable fighters to test ~~drive~~ fly, allow up to four Mavericks to play cooperatively. It sports two missions for the upcoming air-combat game: Operation - Off Certification, one of the game's training missions that showcases maneuvers and tactics used throughout the adventure, and Operation - Glass Hammer, another training mission that teaches pilots how to blow stuff up in the air and on land. Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. lands in stores this March.

Rumor: Ubisoft's HAWX flies over to Wii

by David Hinkle { Feb 5th 2009 at 2:00PM }

It's been rumored for a while now, but Tom Clancy's HAWX still appears to be circling the Wii. See, there's this listing for the game over at Ubisoft's official site, complete with a March 2009 release date. But, before you start jumping up and down with joy and spill coffee all over your computer, know that there are a couple things making us uneasy about all of this.

First of all, there isn't much on the listing -- box art, a release window, some key features, and a link to the game's official site. Secondly, those features listed look identical to the PS3/360 versions of the game. Drop-in and drop-out gameplay doesn't really sound like a Wii game, seeing as how we've not really heard of any game incorporating that feature (unless you want to count Animal Crossing: City Folk ). Finally, there's no mention of the Wiimote. Usually, when a publisher is putting a game on the Wii (especially in the case of multiplatform games), it tends to boast about the Wiimote's power and how it affects the game. Nothing like that here.

But, you know, if it turns out to be true, then consider us pumped.

HAWX grounded until 2009

by Randy Nelson { Jul 30th 2008 at 4:15PM }

Ubisoft has shot down plans to release Tom Clancy's ~~Ace Combat~~ HAWX in September. The flight combat game will instead take to the skies in early 2009, according to a report by CVG, which also states that no reason for the delay was given. Online retailers have updated to reflect the change, with GameStop listing the new date as January 6. This news comes just one day after Ubisoft announced a delay for its WWII-era FPS, Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway. That game, which had originally been slated for an August 29 on-sale date, will hit one month later on September 26.

Tom Clancy's HAWX will not fly until 2009

by Dustin Burg { Jul 30th 2008 at 2:45PM }

We have frowny face news, kids. Tom Clancy's HAWX has just been grounded, oxygen tanks have been removed from the flight cabins and pilots have been told to go home ... until 2009. Ubisoft just confirmed that their flight combat game HAWX will not make its September release as planned, experiencing a delayed release sometime between January and March of 2009. That also means no airborne pew, pew, pewing until 2009 ... shucks.

HAWX takes to the skies

by Phil Larsen { Jun 10th 2008 at 1:15PM }

Rumors have hit the web that Tom Clancy's HAWX might be coming to the Wii, after the game was announced for the 360 and PS3 not too long ago. It's a high-speed flight combat simulator, a platform for military heroes to strut their stuff, and hopefully a graphical showcase for some serious dogfighting action.

There hasn't been any official announcement or media for the Wii version as yet, but several online retailers along with IGN have updated their listings to specifically include HAWX. Ubisoft is holding out on details for now, but the tentative release date of September 16 shouldn't be too far off the mark. Check out the official website to get all excited and stuff. Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer won't be involved. Phew.

[Via GoNintendo]