Resident Evil always holds a special place in my heart but since I can’t finish RE5 with it’s dim witted AI, I’ve been very wary. But after checking out the announcement trailer and screenshots, my initial hope is rekindled yet again. Hopefully, the “evolution” that Capcom continually keeps promising for Resident Evil 6 doesn’t hinder gameplay like it did in RE6 for me.

In their initial press release which revealed the title for the first time, Capcom not only announced the release date for Resident Evil as being November 20, 2012 but went on to reveal that  some of the plot:

“It has been ten years since the Raccoon City incident and the President of the United States has decided to reveal the truth behind what took place in the belief that it will curb the current resurgence in bioterrorist activity. Due to be by the President’s side is his personal friend and Raccoon City survivor, Leon S. Kennedy, but when the venue suffers a bioterrorist attack, Leon is forced to face a President transformed beyond recognition and make his hardest ever decision. At the same time, Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance member Chris Redfield arrives in China, itself under threat of a bioterrorist attack.  With no country safe from these attacks and the ensuing outbreaks, the entire world’s population is united by a common fear that there is no hope left.

In a first for the franchise, Resident Evil 6 sees series favorites Leon and Chris come together to face this unprecedented threat. They will be joined by new characters, each with their own unique perspective and involvement, in this relentless dramatic horror experience enacted on a global scale.

“Resident Evil 6 represents a giant stride forward in the evolution of the series,” commented Katsuhiko Ichii, Head of R&D and Global Marketing. “The development team, led by Hiroyuki Kobayashi, is working tirelessly to deliver the most impressive Resident Evil® title ever both in terms of scope and production values. We are all genuinely excited by the title and cannot wait to share it with the world.”

Hiroyuki Kobayashi, Resident Evil 6 Executive Producer added: “From the outset the team’s intention was to create an experience that delivers a gripping storyline, tense single-player and co-op action all set against a constant theme of horror. We are calling this fusion dramatic horror and are confident it will resonate with both existing fans of the series as well as newcomers.”

- from Capcom Press Release

I’m trying my hardest to get back into the swing of things since I’ve been lurking in the shadows for a while. What better way to get started again than with the Rock Band weekly DLC updates. So let’s get started!

• Three Days Grace – “I Hate Everything About You”
• Three Days Grace – “The Good Life”
• Three Days Grace – “Pain” ^O X

While there still isn’t a definite launch date set for the upcoming Kingdom Hearts 3D [Dream Drop Distance], the kind folks at Square Enix are already starting to share with us some screenshots from one of the new worlds: “The Grid” from TRON: Legacy. For more details, feel free to check out: http://na.square-enix.com/kh3d/…

Now for the screenshots!

CES is well underway and today I got a sneak peek at what a handful of the exhibitors had to offer this year. Naturally, I was on the look out for anything gaming related but was pleasantly surprised by what a few booths had to offer. Not only was this year’s CES all about the hardware; but there were a few exhibitors that wanted to help you look good with your new fancy tech devices. I’d like to share the ones that really peeked my interest…

First, let’s cover the Android gamepad Double-Jump became completely obessed with:  the Gametel Controller. This nifty device hooks up to any Android device running 2.1 or higher and allows you to transform your phone in a less frustrating gaming system. Which is awesome but the sad part is that it’s currently only sold in Europe. However, the bright side is that the device is available on Amazon and does ship to the states. Additionally, the controller is easy to attach and appears to be the perfect size for on-the-go gaming with up to nine hours of play time.

Next up was the Advance N900 DB Wireless Dual-Band N+ Router which might be interesting for folks, like myself, that have a vast number of devices connected to their home networks. The problem the Advance N900 addresses is the congestion that’s often caused when you have too many devices connected on the same network. While being geared more towards folks that stream online video content, like Netflix and YouTube, I think this might be the perfect device for those of you out there that are currently streaming your online gaming sessions since it’s able to go up to speeds of 450Mbps. Not really available at the moment but be sure to be on the look out for it later this year!

Equally as interesting were the many headsets and speakers that were available. From The House of Marley, you not only get stylish headsets but you also get the opportunity to supporting the folks at 1Love, the Marley Family charitable organization. With every purchase of a Marley product, a portion of the money goes directly to the 1Love charity. Additionally, they are all made from eco-friendly materials while still providing amazing sound and superior bass performance.

If you’re interested in learning more, I’d suggest you check out The House of Marley‘s website to learn more about their products and the 1Love charity.

But the amazement didn’t stop with them. The folks over at Sonomax were on hand showing off their Scultped Eers. It’s a customized headphone kit that creates your own personalized in-ear headset in just five minutes! Whats included in the kit is a special device which you place in your ears for five minutes to allow it to create your very own customized headset which fits in your ear and won’t fall out even while jogging. While they are not water resistent or waterproof, the Eers are a great solution for anyone who has a constant issue with their in-ear headphones falling out. Best part is, they are available right now!

And lastly, I was extremely astonished by the vast number of fashion items available. Both men and women this year can keep their tech around while looking extremely fashionable. From backpacks to clutches and wallets, the folks at Hex and Case Mate have you covered!

While only being around for a year now, the folks at Hex took their learning from working with retailers like Bloomingdales to come up with a line of cellphone cases, bags, back packs, and even watch cases that not only look nice but conceal your tech devices within them. All reasonably priced with most, if not all, products being under $100. Absolutely perfect for any technophile male in your life!

Case Mate, on the other hand, was geared for the fashionista. With brightly colored phone cases and amazingly crafted wallets, these were definitely more my style. While Hex was totally subtle in it’s style, Case Mate‘s products definitely made a statement. Their wallets had a great little slot which appeared to fit almost any phone while their clutches were stylish enough to hide your cell phone while keeping all your valuables in place.

It’s clear from tonight, that I have a long and exciting week ahead of me and I’ll be sure to share as much as I can for you! For now, be sure to check out our Facebook gallery for all the latest photos from CES 2012!

More About the Author

GamerGal, more commonly known as Dani, is a lover of all things gaming. Her favorite game franchises include Resident Evil, Silent Hill, Kingdom Hearts, Halo, Dance Dance Revolution, and Rock Band. Feel free to contact her on Twitter at RoyalFlushGal or email her at GamerGal [at] RoyalFlushMagazine [dot] com.

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Let’s face it. Anything we here at Royal Flush can say about this case has already been said by even more tasteless individuals than we could ever credit ourselves as… We’re looking at you Nancy Grace.

Illustration: Kevin McVeigh

Today appeared to be a great day for Batman fans. Not only was the official movie poster for the upcoming “The Dark Knight Rises” released, see the sexy image to the left, but a new trailer for “Batman: Arkham City” was also released, featuring the demented Riddler! The video and more information from today’s press release is available after the jump!

? The Riddler Trailer Revealed
Riddle me this – which Gotham City villain thinks he is smarter than the Bat?

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today released an all-new trailer for Batman: Arkham City featuring The Riddler – Gotham City’s most notorious villain with an obsessive-complusive need for attention. In Batman: Arkham City, The Riddler is raising the stakes and posing a physical threat not only to Batman, but to innocent civilians within Arkham City… will he succeed? Check out the trailer below:

Batman: Arkham City will be available from Oct. 20/21 in the US for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Games for Windows PC and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.

Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players soaring into Arkham City – five times larger than the game world in Batman: Arkham Asylum – and the new maximum security “home” for all of Gotham City’s thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds. Set inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart of Gotham City, this highly anticipated sequel introduces a brand-new story that draws together a new, all-star cast of classic characters and murderous villains from the Batman universe, as well as a vast range of new and enhanced gameplay features to deliver the ultimate experience as the Dark Knight.

Batman: Arkham City is based on DC Comics’ core Batman license. Fans can visit www.batmanarkhamcity.com to sign up to receive updates regarding the game and join the discussion on the community site at http://community.batmanarkhamcity.com to participate in forums, read upcoming developer diaries and stay abreast of all the latest Batman: Arkham City news.

without a fight, that is.
Local Congressman and lifelong dick-joke punch line, Anthony Weiner has got it hard these days. Weiner’s penetrating policies have always stroked his Republican opponents the wrong way while his public oral railings have stimulated his popularity among Democrats.

But Weiner now finds himself in a tight spot as a number of racy SEXTing pics have gobbed up the public eye in what is sure to be the money-shot of a promising political career. What with all the angry housewives and the GOPussies clambering for his resignation Weiner stays firm… “I will not resign, but I will give Royal Flush Magazine one last pic.”

To commemorate Sarah Palin’s Northeast American Tour, we the dirt bags at Royal Flush have decided to show our support by posting one of our lil’ Flush Faves…

I have always had this internal struggle with myself. Growing up, I owned the original Playstation and was definitely a Sony fan girl. In fact, part of me still is. I own a Sony mini-disc player, Walkman, camera, memory cards, PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), PSP, and a slim Playstation 2. So, when the Playstation 3 was announced I was all for it. Well, that was until the price was announced. Unfortunately, I was in college and couldn’t afford it. I eventually got an Xbox and never looked back.

But on April 26, 2011, things at Sony got extremely interesting.

A flurry of confusing and angry tweets started to flood my twitter stream which prompted me to tweet:

“Ok, playstation folks, what’s with the anger? Is there a new announcement somewhere about the PSN outage?

I don’t have a PS3 so I’m clueless”.

All I knew at the time was that PSN was down all weekend. I had no idea what had everyone so angry. But my followers were able to tell me was that this wasn’t a typical outage: PSN was hacked. PS3 owners wanted answers but all they got were various press releases and emails that didn’t say much. The rumor mill was working overtime. Speculation on who and what caused the outage was everywhere but Sony wasn’t confirming or denying anything. Little is still known about what caused that outage and no date has been announced on the Playstation Blog.

So, why do I care?

Since I come from an age where I could live without being online, I can go long periods of time without gaming online. Hell, I think it’s been about two weeks since I last turned on the Xbox. For me, gaming online is not a priority.  However, I suspect that a large number of PS3 owners have grown up with online gaming and probably spend a large chunk of time playing online multi-player. So, in that case, being without online play since April 26 can feel like an eternity. But honestly, if any outage lasts longer than 72 hours, something is seriously up and it’s natural that PS3 owners are suspicious and looking for answers. Additionally, I’m more outraged by how Sony is handling the situation. It’s unfair to keep your customers in the dark. I, like probably many others, am constantly checking Playstation’s official blog for news but only see short updates that tell me nothing. I don’t even own a PS3 and I’m frustrated with the situation.

However, I thought it would be interesting to reach out to one of my followers that actually switched his PS3 for an Xbox. I was curious about what lead him to his decision especially since I was trying to convince him to get an Xbox a few weeks prior…

We had a stalemate and Brad stayed loyal to his PS3. So, for him to make a switch seemed, to me, like a big decision. I was curious to learn more.

Let me introduce Brad!

Q. Have you always been a Sony fan?
A. I guess you could say that I have always been a Sony fan when it comes to gaming consoles. I’ve owned an original Playstation, a Playstation 2, Playstation 2 Slim, a PSP and recently a PS3 Slim. I always enjoyed the game selection that Sony offered for it’s consoles. They provided a great selection of games that suited my RPG, Fighting, and FPS gaming needs/wants.

Q. How long have you had the PS3?
A. I’ve owned my PS3 since Christmas of 2010. Most of my gaming friends would probably be surprised by that fact since I amassed such a massive PS3 game library.

Q. What types of games do you normally find yourself playing?
A. I’ve always been a big fan of fighting games, so that’s what I mainly play. I also play the occasional RPG, and recently I’ve gotten into FPS games like CoD: Black Ops.

Q. How often do you generally play per week?
A. I’m a pretty hardcore gamer. When I still had my PS3, and the online was working I’d spend at least 20 hours a week on gaming. Since I got my Xbox 360 I’m not gaming as much. It has a little to do with the fact that I have to build up my game library again, and the loss of my PS3 has also depressed me a bit.

Q. How often do you play online?
A. When the PSN was up, and working I would spend at least 18 out of the 20 hours that I spent on gaming during the week. Now that I have a new Xbox 360, and a lacking selection of game titles I don’t spend much time online at all. I assume that when I get a decent multi-player game that will pick up.

Q. How often do you play online multi-player?
A. The online multi-player is the sole reason I got the PS3. All of my online gaming time was devoted to online multi-player. I would play with random players most of the time, but sometimes I would join my Brothers in a game. I also played online multi-player with my Twitter friends. I guess you could say that 90% of my PS3 gaming time was spent in online multi-player.

Q. How often would you play offline? Is that possible?
A. I spent about 10% of my overall gaming time doing offline campaign, and story modes in the games I owned. I enjoyed offline, but when the PS3 online multi-player was available to me I ended up spending most of my time on it.

Q. How often do you play with a party?
A. I honestly hardly ever joined any party in online multi-player. The closest I came to that was when I would join my two brothers in Call of Duty: Black Ops. Other than that I wasn’t into the clan or party scene when it came to online multi-player.

Q. How did you like the online experience?
A. The PSN online experience was honestly the best gaming experience I have ever had. I’ve enjoyed a lot of gaming in my life with many consoles but the ability to join family and friends in online gaming made it the best.

Q. Have you ever considered getting an Xbox prior to the whole PSN network outage / hacking issue?
A. I owned an Xbox 360 prior to getting my PS3. Unfortunately, it only lasted two days before succumbing to the dreaded RRoD. After that my hopes for the Xbox 360 was shattered. It wasn’t until the Xbox 360 Slim  was released that I thought of owning one again. I had actually considered getting one to go along with my PS3, but that dream was never realized. In that sense the short answer to your question would be yes. (“Haha”, says Dani)

Q. At what point did you think enough was enough and decided to get a new console?
A. It took a lot of disappointments from Sony to push me towards changing consoles. There were several factors involved in my decision including the hacking issue, possible information theft, the PSN outage itself, and mainly the lack of reliable information from Sony about the PSN issues. It was a very hard decision, and not knowing the reality of the state of the PSN was the worst of it all.

Q. What are the major differences that you have found between the PS3 and Xbox consoles?
A. Like others I’ve done a lot of research before getting my Xbox. I knew the main difference was going to be that I would have to pay for online. I decided that if the online was more secure than that of the PS3′s then it was a sacrifice I was willing to make. I did notice that the graphics on the Xbox seemed more clear than that of the PS3′s. The gaming also seemed to be much quicker. I played a DEMO of Pinball FX2 for the Xbox which is the equivalent of Zen Pinball on the PS3. Pinball FX2 not only surpasses Zen Pinball graphically but the gameplay is much more smooth. There is also a much larger selection of pinball tables for it. I’ve also played the recent Gears of War 3 Beta which has some excellent graphics. The only downfall I see to the Xbox 360 is the controller. It definitely takes some getting used to.

Q. Do you still have your PS3?
A. I no longer have my PS3. I decided to sell it, and use that money towards a newer model Xbox 360.

Q. If you had the chance to talk with the execs at Sony, what would you tell them?
A. I would let them know that their inaction and lack of information about the PSN situation has been a big disappointment. I would also let them know that they have let me down as a dedicated customer of their gaming products. I have spent so much money on their Playstation gaming consoles and games over the years, only to be faced with one of the toughest/saddening decisions I’ve had to make concerning a console change. I feel the whole thing should have never happened. I would ask them why weren’t their servers more secure with all the money they made from their sales? I would let them know that it will be hard for me to ever trust in their gaming products and online services again. Trust is a hard thing to earn back.

Q. Would you have been more willing to resist the switch to a new console if you had more information about the outage?
A. I would have definitely been able to wait on a console change if I would have known for sure that Sony had things under control. The lack of reliable information from Sony was ridiculous. It got to the point where Sony lost a lot of it’s dedicated customers like me, because they would not step up and deny or acknowledge any of the rumors that were spreading like wildfire over the social sites. In the end, Sony’s lack of communication about the PSN issues with it’s “valued” customers is what drove me away.

Q. Is there anything else that you would like to add?
A. My decision was a personal one that was based on how I felt Sony handled the PSN situation. My points are valid but in no way do I think anyone one should abandon Sony or the PS3 because of my words. I believe it is a personal choice that others should make on their own. Gamers in this same situation should decide their own course of action using the facts at hand and not the rumors that were carelessly passed around. I honestly hope that Sony does right by their remaining customers and restores the PSN to a better and more secure state. Perhaps one day I will return to gaming on the PS3. When and if that day comes I would like to be able to enjoy online Playstation games without the worries that were recently presented or any other threats that may arise in the future of online gaming consoles.

I couldn’t agree more with Brad! Deciding to switch consoles is definitely a hard decision and shouldn’t be taken lightly. You shouldn’t rely this decision solely based on the rumors you come across on social networks like Twitter and Facebook.

Yes, we all wish Sony would be more transparent with all information concerning the PSN outage.

Yes, this whole situation looks pretty ridiculous and I honestly can’t know how you guys feel cause I don’t own a PS3 or played on PSN. The best thing I can do is sympathize.

I do appreciate everyone filling me in on the whole PSN issue since I’m just standing on the outside looking in. It’s thanks to my followers, like Brad, that I’m able to understand your frustration and if this article helps enlighten someone at Sony or anyone for that matter then that’s awesome. I hate seeing anyone sad, depressed and having to contemplate switching from their beloved consoles.

If you’d like to be featured in a similar article like this, don’t hesitate to let me know! I would love sharing your thoughts with our readers.