We don't normally feature movie reviews here at Co-Optimus, but when one of the top co-op franchises gets its own movie, we'll make an exception.

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Peter Molyneux is fresh out of giving a demo of Fable 3 at the Game Developer's Conference 2010, and a few great quotes aren't the only thing that came out of the session.  

We've learned that Monty Python's John Cleese will be voicing the butler in the game.  Though there's no word on exactly what size role that actually is.  Molyneux was also quoted as saying that Fable 3's implementation of Natal is "wonderfully adaptive."   No specifics were given, though I bet it involves touching.  Sadly no new details came of the game's two player co-op mode.

So what else came out of the session?  How about a fresh batch of screenshots.

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Where's Cesar Millan when you need him.

We just got our hands on some brand new screenshots for the upcoming action game, Clash of the Titans.  The game will feature two player local co-op throughout with over one hundred different enemies to slay.  The latest screens show off some of the co-op along with some of these creatures.  

The game is set to launch on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 this July, though the movie hits theaters this April.

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Last night at the Game Developer's Conference in San Francisco, Sony officially unveiled their motion controller for the PlayStation 3.  Called PlayStation Move, the controller consists of a want with a colored ball at the top and a "sub controller" that works in tandem with Sony's EyeToy camera.  You aren't dreaming, it's almost identical to the Wii in execution.  Though official pricing hasn't been announced, we've heard that  $99 for a starter kit that includes a controller, sub controller and camera will be available.

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A few more details, and some impressions, have surfaced regarding the recently announced Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, the two player action/puzzle-solving co-op title being released for PSN, XBLA, and PC.  While this latest entry in the Lara Croft franchise shifts the viewpoint from third-person to isometric, the same game play elements, i.e., running around shooting animals and T-Rexes, and solving puzzles to find treasure, still seem to be in place.  What's more, the addition of co-op has created the possibility for some slightly different challenges for players to overcome, and initial impressions from GDC seem favorable.

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Last month we told you about Tweet Defense, a unique take on the desktop tower defense genre.  Games like Pixel Junk Monsters and Comet Crash have added co-op to the genre, allowing direct player interaction, but Tweet Defense is trying co-op a different why.

By using your followers, tweets, and other twitter statistics; Tweet Defense boosts your tower stats.  Each day one of your followers can apply a specific bonus to your play session, allowing you to fight back the zombie invasion.  

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The eternal battle of Aliens and Predators is back with a brand new game from Rebellion. Three separate campaigns, multiplayer and a co-op survival mode are all waiting for you in this remake of the classic PC title. But is 10 years worth the wait?

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In Dawn of War 2, on Primarch difficulty, this means you should be running

The first major expansion to Dawn of War 2, Chaos Rising, is just around the corner so now seemed like a good time to hop back into the original as a bit of a refresher and to spend some more quality time with a game that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed.  I saw that Jackel was looking for someone to co-op with and thought, “Perfect! What better way to hop back in than through co-op?”  It certainly turned out to be an interesting trip back to Calderis, Typhon, and the Angel Forge.

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White Knight Chronicles was a game we enjoyed for the most part here at Co-Optimus. We've just received some good news for those of you who are having fun doing quests with friends online: White Knight Chronicles will be receiving FREE additional quests every week starting March 11th and running through the end of June! The quests will consist of one permanent quest added per week as well as temporary quests that will be available for only two weeks. The way you gain access to these quests is simple: just log onto your PSN account, fire up your copy of White Knight Chronicles, and new quests will appear on your World Map. Sony Playstation will be updating its twitter account in case you want to know which quests are permanent and which ones are temporary as well as when they'll be released. So if you've managed to complete all 50 online quests contained on the game's disc, look forward to new ones coming very soon!

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You've saved the planets of sub-sector Aurelia from the Ork Hordes and Tyranid Swarms, but are you now prepared to battle with the terrifying forces of Chaos?  You better be.  Dawn of War 2: Chaos Rising, the first major expansion to the title that was the runner-up for our 2009 Co-Op GOTY award, arrives tomorrow, and it brings with it a raised level cap, new missions, new weapons and armor, a new corruption mechanic, and new characters for the Last Stand mode.  Steam is still running their pre-order special where you can get the expansion and a free copy of Saint's Row 2 for just $29.99, or you can pick up the expansion for just $2 less (and help support your favorite co-op gaming website) at Amazon.  Rejoice, co-op gamers!  Your journey towards absolution or damnation begins tomorrow!

Update:  Just added the new Last Stand trailer with the Chaos unit!

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