Resistance 3 Gets Release Date, Sledgehammer
If you've been dying for more info on Resistance 3 since our cover story, congratulations. Tonight, we have it.
A new trailer for Resistance 3 debuted at the Spike Video Game Awards, revealing the first gameplay footage as well as a major addition to the game. It looks like Resistance 3 lead Joseph Capelli will use a sledgehammer to take on the Chimera, suggesting more melee combat than the previous games.
The trailer also revealed a release date for Resistance 3: September 6, 2011. It's already looking like it's going to be a busy fall!
Want more details on Resistance 3? Be sure to check out our Resistance 3 hub page. You can also check out the new trailer for yourself below.

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