Having put 60 hours into Diablo III this past week, I must say it's highly addicting. I've made my way to the hardest difficulty, Inferno, and now I'm sitting back reflecting on my experience. While basic combat is satisfying and engaging, the rest of the game actually has quite a lot of problems.
First of all, there are balance issues abound. Characters have already received "nerfs", which is insane to me because the game as been in development for so long. You would think play testers could figure out what works and what works a little too well in the game. Many of the skills become wasted, because they are not nearly has effective or even viable to use on later difficulties. Even item drops are very unbalanced at the moment. While unique drops are infrequent, they are many times worse than that of the rare and magic items. Their stats are simply not impressive enough to be considered "legendary". Because the stats are randomized, finding one doesn't necessarily mean it'll be good. Hunting for a good item on the auction house is far more viable. The auction house however, breaks a lot of general concepts and mechanics that were established in the Diablo franchise. There is less incentive to stock pile magic find builds thanks to the auction house. You can just as easily save up gold and find what you need. There is also less incentive to trade and farm in general, which was a major feature in Diablo 2. Even the gem crafting and blacksmithing is near useless in Diablo III, simply because it costs more to do it yourself than to hit up the auction house for a quick item. It drastically changes the game.
There are odd design choices in Diablo III that truly make me wonder how this game could've took so long to develop. There is a global exp gain for quest completion that allows for lower level characters to be boosted. Many have already begun exploiting the game and leveling to the max in short amounts of time. This is easily done because the checkpoint system is horribly implemented. The checkpoints not only make way points a near useless feature, but they are so easily exploitable that Blizzard had already hot fixed certain points of the game where players could hop in and out to continuously farm chest points on the maps. Speaking of maps, their random generation is far more restricted than that of other randomly generated games. There are many permanent sections giving the player the feeling of redoing the same area over and over again.
The last of the terrible problems I feel should be brought to attention are the DRM(digital rights management) issues. Due to Diablo III constantly needing an online connection, there can at times be lag. Lag even while playing single player is heart breaking. There are server dropouts, maintenance times preventing play, and weird delay issues in both the game play and even the aforementioned auction house. Diablo III was not released without a hitch. There have been many problems in it's first week. This isn't to say it won't be fixed, but because of the constant changes that may occur Diablo III is a difficult game to judge or review properly. Aside from all of these griefs, it is still fun to play. With 6 million + players there certainly isn't anyone denying that fans wanted Diablo III. Unfortunately it's a far from perfect experience. Either way, it's time for me to sink more time into this wonderful mess.
Here's a fun little trailer to introduce the spiritual sequel to Madworld. Anarchy Reigns is due later this summer, but the demo will be released on the Japanese online stores next week. So if you have a Japanese account for either PSN or Live don't hesitate to try it out! The game looks to be filled to the brim with content and new characters just keep getting added to the roster! I still have my fingers crossed that Sam from Vanquish will somehow make his way in there. As you can see at the very end of the trailer, Platinum Games isn't opposed to cross overs!
Check out the awesome 4 minute long trailer here!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=XKJ_HVmGjHY
And here's a bonus character reveal for you all with newcomer Douglas.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH8NGrBEPyM&list=UUz7S6LMS5Vb1UN_9xU37cNA&index=2&feature=plcp
With E3 right around the corner, the rumor mill is spreading like wildfire. Allegedly, an Ubisoft employee has spilled the beans on some of the features, power, and pricing points of the upcoming Wii U. Here's what he had to say.
- Wii U supports DirectX 11 and is already running Unreal Engine 4
- Wii U will support two touch-screen controllers
- The console has 2GB of RAM, 560MB dedicated to the OS
- The launch date will be 23 November
- Launch price hasn't been decided but will be between $350 - $450 (£220 - £285)
- Rayman Legends, The Avengers, Assassin's Creed 3, Just Dance 4 are all on Ubisoft's Wii U schedule, with Killer Freaks from Outer Space set to arrive weeks after launch.
- There are currently multiple versions of the console with developers
- Graphics are powered by the Radeon HD 6770 chipset
- Assassin's Creed 3 will run at 60fps at 1080p, compared to 720p on PS3 and Xbox 360
- Wii U will come with pre-installed software
- Crytek, EA and Valve are all working on Wii U
- Valve are working on a digital distribution platform and Portal ports
- Wii U will support achievements
- Wii U's UI will be customizable
- The new button has some link to the Wii Vitality Sensor
- The trigger buttons won't be analogue
We'll see what comes true in just a couple of weeks!
Last years reveal of Nintendos' new Wii U was slightly disappointing. It barely even felt like a true reveal but this year is set to change that, with actual games planned for the launch of the console. Having held the new controller last year, my only concern was in regards to the analog thumb sliders. Being placed on a home consoles controller didn't feel like a good decision, and thankfully early leaked pictures seem to have quelled my fears. It looks like the Wii U tablet will have true thumb sticks after all.
Gamefly is a decent service if you don't want to spend $60 for every game you buy. Gamestop is notorious for giving terrible offers for their trade ins. This commercial is fairly blatant with its' message.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zB3u-GsmzU
As a long time arcade goer, I've witnessed first hand the downfall of the American arcade scene. Arcades used to bring an experience that could not be replicated with our home entertainment systems, but slowly they were phased out. Arguably, fighting games were always a large draw for the arcades. Being able to play against others for that precious spot in front the cabinet was exciting, and an experience I think all competitive gamers can appreciate. In Japan, arcades still flourish, and the fighting game scene is still huge. Even with the advent of the internet and online games, the arcades in Japan still make a profit. So without further ado, here are Japans' most popular and profitable arcade fighting games as of April 2012....
10. Guilty Gear Accent Core XX
9. Blazblue Continuum Shift II
8. Dragonball Zenkai Battle Royale
7. Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike
6. AquaPazza: AquaPlus Dream Match
5. Super Street Fighter 4: Arcade Ed. Ver. 2012
4. Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown
3. Tekken Unlimited Tag Tournament 2
2. Gundam vs Gundam Extreme Vs Full Boost
1. Persona 4: The Ultimate in Mayonaka Arena
Fantastic lineup. Makes me wish I could travel to Japan at moments notice. It's actually pretty amazing to still see such old classics like Street Fighter III 3rd Strike and Guilty Gear Accent Core on the list. Those two in particular are around 10 years old!
The PS Vita is getting more and more games announced, revealed, and ported every day. Here's a look at the upcoming Metal Gear Solid HD Collection.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTmePksjE7Y&feature=player_embedded
Lookin' good!
Platinum Games released a new multiplayer trailer for its' upcoming Anarchy Reigns today. Team battle modes are the show case of this trailer and include a survival mode that features 3 player co-op.
Check it out here, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eybYy3E4zU&feature=g-all-u
Anarchy Reigns is out July 3rd and published by Sega.
Persona is a long running role-playing game series by Atlus. It's popularity increased tenfold last generation with the Playstation 2 release of Persona 3. Since then the Persona franchise has spawned an anime series and now, a fighting game! But it's not just any fighting game, it's a fighter made by the renowned Arc System Works, creators of Guilty Gear and Blazblue. Due out this summer, Persona 4 Arena features the cast of Persona 4 as well as a few from Persona 3. Here's the first game play tutorial video. Enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx8VKwYUbFQ
Virtua Fighter 5:Final Showdown is Sega's latest incarnation of the long running Virtua Fighter series. The game is slated to come out this summer as a downloadable title on XBLA and PSN, but if you think you have what it takes you will now be able to play the game at EVO 2012. EVO is short for Evolution, and is the biggest fighting game tournament in the states. Hundreds of fighting gamers attend this tournament including myself when it used to be much smaller and held in California. It's currently held at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada this July.
Sega recently announced they will be putting up $15,000 to be split among the top 16 winners in the Virtua Fighter tourney. No doubt the top Virtua Fighter gamers will be there, including the big names from Japan. If you think you have what it takes, why not give it a shot? When there's a will there's a way! You may register for EVO 2012 here, http://evo.shoryuken.com/evo-2012-player-registration/
Two years ago Namco Bandai released Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. , into Japanese arcades. The game play was very similar to Sega's Virtual On series, which pits giant robots against each other in arena style battles. Gundam as you most likely know, is a very long running franchise, and Extreme Vs. features many of the most famous Gundams from various Gundam series. It is quite a dream match for Gundam fans, and as a fighting game it happens to be quite good too. In 2011 the game was ported to the Playstation 3 and although you can purchase it from your favorite import stores, it carries a heavy price tag. It's so sad that the arcade scene is defunct in America, otherwise this cabinet would be a sure fire hit. Just this month Namco Bandai released the "super" version of the game into arcades. Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Full Boost (hell of a title), features more Gundams, game play balances, and extra goodies for the fans. Expect it to come out in the states, NEVER. This is the sad fact of the matter, and the release of the new version just gave that blade in my side another twist for good measure.
I long for the days of wandering into arcades and popping a quarter into a huge display of awesome character art and custom made controls. For those that are to young to share this experience I am terribly sorry. There are still a few arcades around in select areas and I suggest locating your nearest one and checking it out. I'm currently on the look out to see if any awesome arcade owners will be importing a Gundam Extreme Vs. into their place of business, as I would love to be able to play it. If anybody happens to come across an Extreme Vs. machine out in the wild, do leave a comment and let us know! For the rest of us, we'll just have to watch these newly released videos of the game in action. Enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaTt-7a309E .jpg)
After the events of Captivate, Capcoms' annual exposition for their upcoming games, many were surprised that very few games were even shown. We received a new trailer for both Devil May cry and Resident Evil 6 seen here,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qlj7A1HWUrM
and here,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCiov6ehVQg&feature=relmfu
Capcom also announced Lost Planet 3. Here is its' debut trailer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhH0w0u8x30&feature=relmfu
But was that really it? Fans on Capcoms' community site asked for Monster Hunter news, and here's what Capcom Unity leader Sven had to say...
"Alas, MH announcements tend to be made in Japan... as such, I have no news to share at this moment but you shouldn't be worried."
I guess we can look forward to a Monster Hunter announcement at E3! Keep your fingers crossed.
The Sega Saturn was notorious for its' difficulties in game coding and developing. Due to this problem, many of the Saturns' classic games will most likely never see the light of day in our current generations high definition port scene. One of the best games for the platform was Panzer Dragoon Saga, a rather short but sweet RPG based on the rail shooter series Panzer Dragoon. The game was phenomenal, but unfortunately goes for hundreds of dollars on online auction sites because of its' short print run. Only the lucky few Saturn fans ever had the opportunity to play this gem. It was also rumored that Sega "lost the code" for the game, and could never have ported it to anything else.
Apparently the game indeed had a running port for the PC. According to Giancarlo Varanini of Gamespot, the game was up and running. On the most recent Giantbombcast, he spoke of his time working at GameTap, and how Panzer Dragoon Saga was one of the games they had worked on bringing to the service. Due to financial woes, the port never came to be. Sad but true for the fans. Perhaps someday the public will get an opportunity to try this relic from the past. For now, the port is in limbo.
You can listen to it here, http://media.giantbomb.com/podcast/giantbombcast-040312.mp3. Varanini chimes it about it at 19:50.
There have been many recent reports and rumors about the next step in video game hardware. I personally have been taking every bit of information with a grain of salt. Out of the big three, Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony, which company can we count on to help bring us happily into the future?
Nintendo is set to show off what the Wii U is really about this coming E3. Last year it garnered a lukewarm reception and I certainly hope the big N has prepped some stellar games to help show us what the new console is capable of. While the Wii U is set to come out by the end of the year, it is also supposedly the most under powered of the new gen systems. The Wii was still very successful despite being technically limited, but can Nintendo pull its magic again? When the Wii was first introduced, it was right around the time when HD TVs were becoming the norm. Because of this, the fact the Wii could only be displayed at most in 480p was not as much of a stigma as it is today. The Wii U is indeed making the jump to high definition, but what else does it have to offer? The controller for the Wii U is catering toward the current trend of the popular tablet device, but will it allow for fresh new ideas? We can usually count on Nintendo to deliver quality games that innovate with what ever hardware they're made for. Let's just hope they keep their streak going on the Wii U. Nintendos other issue is with their online services. While it's functional, gamers are definitely tired of Nintendos' friend codes and their service begs to be updated.
Microsoft is rumored to transform the next Xbox into a complete Windows media center. This is all well and good for those who want all of their computing entertainment needs in one spot, but what will this mean for the gamers? It does not feel like Microsoft is focused on appealing to the hard core crowd, as their current trend has been all about pushing the Kinect. Let's be brutally honest here, the Kinect is not good as a stand alone video game device. It's merely a supplement to what the long time gamers could want out of their games. It's far to technically limited to stand on its own. But if this is Microsofts idea of what gamers want, then what can we really look forward to? It's unclear what their next generation console will bring to the table, especially when they've been so dependent on 3rd party companies making games to keep their hardware successful. Xbox Live has been their mainstay and has kept the Xboxs' popularity intact. Having said that, with other companies offering free online services that are just as feature heavy as Lives', can Microsoft keep subscribers happy and content? If their new console is even more integrated into the PC market, how can they compete with stellar services such as Steam?
Sony is rumored to use a completely new chip set in the next PlayStation, and unfortunately not keeping backwards compatibility intact. It's worrisome that the next Sony console may not play the PS3s library, but even more bothersome that it may not play any of the downloadable content gamers may have bought over the PS3s life span. Again, this is all speculation, but it's cause for concern. While it should be a safe bet that PlayStation Network accounts will transfer over to the next device, the PS3s architecture was so vastly different that in order to get the games to run correctly on new hardware it may be a pipe dream. We can only hope these companies actually care about the consumer enough NOT to completely screw us over, but at the same time digital downloads are very new to the industry. When buying a digital game, it's become more of a purchased service than it is an owned product. Due to this change in how we obtain our games, it's uncertain how long the companies will support the digital distribution of said games. There have been many instances in which a digital game is pulled from the network, leaving the buyer empty handed if they were ever to attempt to download the game again. It's a touchy subject that can be a future problem for all gamers.
So who can we trust to deliver a secure future? Who can deliver a consumer friendly console? Time will tell, but I can't help but be a little worried....
Hi, my names Casey B. As an old school gamer, I'm a sucker for 2d sprites and 2d gaming in general. I've been playing for over 25 years and plan to continue for a very long time. It's just fortunate that in today's scene there exists indie games to satiate my hunger for that specific flavor. That's not to say I don't appreciate current generation gaming, as a good game is a good game! When I play and review a game, I won't write down my thoughts until completion. I don't believe you can truly know a game until you've seen all it has to offer.
Likes: 2d sprites, unique ideas, air dashing, ninjas, Sega
Dislikes: Evil corporations, DLC on the disc, crazy fans
Popular Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu has given Kid Icarus Uprising a perfect score of 40/40. (Four reviewers on a 10 point scale). This bodes well for the upcoming 3DS game, and although Famitsu certainly isn't as prestigious as it once was, the popularity of the publication will certainly garner attention from the gaming community.
Famitsu's first perfect score was awarded to The Legend Zelda: Ocarina of Time in 1998, and has since given the 40/40 mark to titles such as Vagrant Story, Super Smash Bros Brawl, Bayonetta, Pokemon Black/White, and the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Kid Icarus Uprising becomes the 19th title to receive the honor, though it should be noted that as time has gone on, Famitsu has been more lenient as to what games get that perfect score.
Either way, the game certainly seems phenomenal and looks to be packed with content thanks to Nintendo's own Masahiro Sakurai at the helm of the project. He's the lead developer responsible for many titles in the Kirby franchise as well as the Super Smash Bros series. It should also be stated that he happens to be a columnist for Famitsu magazine. Does this mean any of the reviewers opinions are swayed due to this fact? I certainly hope not, but we'll be the judge of Kid Icarus when it hits the states March 23rd!
Red and Blue. Silver and Gold. This has been the theme for the Pokemon games. The latest Black and White versions, are now getting numbered sequels. Has Nintendo run out of ideas for more colors? Not only that, they are still DS titles.
The franchise has always had a great scheme going for itself. Two versions of the same game, with a few differences in order for gamers to trade with players of the other version. Or, buy two copies of practically the same game. It's really quite genius. I've been a pokemon fan since day 1. The latest installments Black and White, were actually the first main line Pokemon titles I did not purchase. It's sort of sad to not get a real sequel on say, the 3DS, which still desperately need more quality games. None the less, here is the next Pokemon, Black and White 2. I can't help but feel this is a little lazy.So far the only information we have is that these sequels will possibly be set in the Hoenn region, the same region where Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald took place.
Here is a link to the official site. http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/b2w2/?a001=msign
It's no surprise that this generations game developers just love adding extra content into their products.It's also not shocking that it's a business of making money. We, as consumers, make our choices depending on the value we see in each product. We can only hope that the developers make fair decisions as to what they add later and what price points they decide on. Voting with our wallet seems to be the obvious choice in the matter, but sometimes it seems very unfair as to what we get in return.
Let's take a look at the latest iteration of Arc Systems Blazblue for an example. Blazblue Continuum Shift was already the second release in the franchise, which built upon the original Blazblue Calamity Trigger. While there was an entire year between releases, there was also no brand new character DLC included in Calamity Trigger. The only DLC for this iteration was added color selections and boss character unlocks that could also be unlocked via playing the actual game. Imagine that! Unlocking characters through means other than money! It's like the old era of video games all over again! Anyway, because Continuum Shift was more of a significant upgrade, and along with a budget price point, it was an easy purchase for fans of Blazblue. Over the course of the next year, Arc Systems released 3 brand new characters that were included in the arcade version over seas. These characters were $7.00 a piece, but because there were no foreseeable plans for a new Blazblue, we consumers did what we do best and bought them up.
Fast forward to this past Feb 14th 2012, and despite having a 3ds release of Blazblue that included the 3 newcomers, there is now a third iteration of Blazblue, titled Continuum Shift Extend. This new Blazblue includes story modes for all the DLC characters that are now included on the disc, as well as one brand new character! This would be fantastic news for the fans, if it weren't for the fact that the new Blazblue makes the old one obsolete, and that the new character isn't downloadable to Continuum Shift. He's exclusive to Extend. To make matters worse, Continnum Shift Extend retails for a full $59.99. They couldn't even lower the price like they did with Continuum Shift. Tsk tsk. And this is where the disconnect with game developers and their fans really come into play. For the gamers upgrading their 3 year old copies of Blazblue Calamity Trigger, this is a great step up. But for the rest of the loyal fan base who bought those pricey DLC characters, it's like a kick in the junk. Maybe we should know better. Maybe developers need to use these tactics to even stay in business. What ever the case may be, it's a sad state that we are in. And this is just one example of many, many games that have pulled DLC problems as of late. I for one, am passing on the new Blazblue until it drops in price. This is disheartening to me, because I like to support the games I enjoy, but this just doesn't seem fair. Of course, there's also a PS Vita version...... oh what's a consumer whore to do?
So having put a good amount of time behind the belt of Twisted Metal, I must say, it's fantastic. It's an incredibly fast paced and fun experience. The silky smooth frame rate and spot on controls instantly make it a blast. However, there is one ,major, glaring flaw in its success. The matching making system is fairly broken. Granted, this is only the first week of release, but it's far to difficult to get into a match at this point.If Sony doesn't fix the network errors soon, the online community could take a large hit.
Unfortunately, this generation of games have taken the, release now, fix later approach. With the advent of better online connectivity, it's now common place to patch and update games after consumers plunked down their hard earned cash for a product. It's unacceptable in my eyes, although being the consumer whore that I am, I have to grin and bare it. Twisted Metal is the first online multiplayer game in a long time that I feel I can play non-stop. It's a shame it can take so long to to find a match because this takes away from valuable game time.
For those playing and having a rough time getting into matches, try this method I've been successful with. Go to the list of games available and sort the ones that are just in a game room. Try hopping into any of these near the top of the list. You can also keep refreshing the list to see how many players are in. Try to join games that have 2-5 players already, this seems to up your chance of joining the match dramatically. Once you're in, and have played, quit out and find another. For whatever reason if you stay in the same game room you will be kicked as soon as the second match starts. The game tells you its a network connection error on your end, but it's simply some faulty problem with the servers.
Good luck to everyone who's sticking with the game, as I know I am. It's just a great game hampered by this terrible network problem. If Sony doesn't get their act together and address the issues soon, it could make an otherwise successful game die in a week.
I'm one of those weird people that buy the Call of Duty games for the single player campaign, so here is a list of my five favourite NPCs, limited to one per game.
5. Gaz. He taught me how to knife watermelons.
4. Archer. He speaks with an Essex accent, like me! And he stays in one spot of the map with a sniper rifle, like me!
3. Chernov. He's sensitive, but if there is one thing he does more than talk about the fine line of morality that is frequently crossed in war... it's completely owning the Third Reich with his Mosin Nagant.
2. Guzzo. He is voiced by Brian Bloom.
1. Frank Woods. He says "fuck" about 800 times, and does something incredibly badass just as regularly. Like this.
Sega is releasing a limited time demo for Sonic Generations over Xbox LIVE and Playstation network. There is a catch though, only classic Sonic will be available, and only 1 Act of the stage. Yes, this is rather weak for a demo, but it's at least an E3 demo everyone can try. The game isn't out for quite awhile.
It will only be available June 23rd through July 12th and afterwards will be removed from the market place. Sega has stated the demo itself will expire as well. So get on it if you want to try out the E3 build of classic Sonic!
Translate this page http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20110622_455127.html for more details.
Segas' beloved mascot has had plenty of ups and downs over the recent years. Sonic saw his biggest low in Sonic the Hedgehog for the Playstation3 and Xbox360, released in 2006, which housed an insane amount of glitches, bugs, and horrendous loading times. After that train wreck, Sonic fans are still uneasy whenever a new Sonic game is announced. Sega knows this, and things have been getting better. The most recent console release, Sonic Colors was a solid effort. The downloadable Sonic 4 however was severely lacking. They know they need to make up for any wrong doings in the blue hedgehogs past, and Sonic Generations looks to be what Sonic fans of old and new have been craving. It offers two distinct modes of game play. One as a classic side scrolling Sonic that's a blast from the blast processing past, and the other as the current era rail grinding extreme version of the hedgehog.
Sonics' character design has changed over the years, and both modes feature the two different styles, Classic Sonics' shorter, rounder, and slightly lighter blue hue will bring back tons of nostalgia to long time fans. Thankfully, the game play in his stages feel very close to the Sega Genesis Sonic games. There is a solid feel of the inertia based platforming found in older Sonics, where building speed is key to running up ramps or spinning down hills. Sonic also has access to his trademark spin dash which allows for a burst of speed even from a dead stop. There are classic robot enemies, loop de loops, gold rings and power ups stored in monitors. This is everything old school Sonic fans will instantly recognize. It's a great treat to play as this old style Sonic again.Sonic 4 as mentioned above, didn't feel at all like the old Sonic games, Sonic Generations' classic Sonic definitely does.
The current generation Sonic features incredibly fast movement with a more cinematic flair. The camera is mostly placed behind the back of Sonic allowing for players to see much further ahead. It occasionally will switch to a side view in order to allow modern Sonic to partake in side scrolling platforming. This modern Sonic can use his homing attack to auto track jumping on enemies or cross huge gaps in the stages by chaining together attacks in this manner. There is still a very big emphasis on grinding rails, and while playing as modern Sonic, expect to do this multiple times through a stage. Unlike some of the other more recent 3d Sonic games, Sonic Generations' modern Sonic feels much tighter in control. The stages ,so far, look to be much better designed as well. Overall there were far less problems of typical 3d Sonic games such as getting stuck against obstacles or falling into bottomless pits.
Only two stages of Sonic Generations have been revealed so far. One fantastic facet to the game is how you get to play through the same, yet completely rehauled zone for whichever Sonic you choose. The E3 demo featured Green Hill Zone, a series classic from the original Sonic the Hedgehog on Genesis. Both classic and modern Sonic have their own stage themes. Green Hill Zones' memorable tune is remixed perfectly for each of the hedgehogs. The remixes sound fantastic, and hopefully this is an indication of the care given to the soundtrack of the game. Music has always been a very strong point for the series, and here it's no exception. The other stage revealed via game trailer, was City Escape from Sonic Adventure2. This stage features classic sonic on a skateboard fighting against the newer batch of Sonic game enemies. It also takes after the orginals' level by having a giant truck chase Sonic throughout the stage. The nostalgia aspect for this Dreamcast era Sonic Adventure2 is enormous.
Sonic Generations looks great, sounds great, and plays very well. The Playstation3 and Xbox360 versions of the game are very well off despite some poor motion blur found in the demo. There is also a Nintendo 3DS version in the works. The E3 demo only featured classic Sonic game play that was similar to the console version, but was plagued with massive slow down and held a poor frame rate. The Sega representative stated the 3DS version was still very early in development and only 20 percent complete. Sonic Generations does not have a firm release date but looks to be due by the end of the year, if not a bit later for a spring 2012 release. I for one cannot wait to see what other stages are incorporated in the final game. Sega has a ton of great Sonic zones to choose from. I have my fingers crossed for Chemical Plant, Flying Battery, Ice Cap, and Stardust Speedway! You Sonic fans know what I'm talking about!
Segas' Shinobi has been a long running series since 1987, and has spawned over 10 games. Shinobi for the Nintendo 3DS is the newest offering and despite being titled "Shinobi", is a brand new game for the series, Taking a step into the past, the main character is Jiro Musashi, head of the Oboro clan of Shinobi lore. Jiro also happens to be the father of the main character from many of the past Shinobi titles, Joe Musashi. The E3 demo already shows a lot of promise despite still being an early development build of the game. Jiro can use his blade, throw kunai, double jump, and cast ninja magic spells just as the previous Shinobi games characters could. New to Jiro is the ability to counter attacks, Right before an enemy attack makes contact, you can hit the counter button and negate all damage as well as leave your enemy open for your own assault. The timing for this is fairly strict, but very necessary if you want to get a good score at the end of the stage. It also makes for a great way to show of your ninja reflexes. The Sega representative stated there was a lot of difficulty balancing left to be done, and the game was still undertaking many tweaks to damage of both Jiro and the enemies. Based on the E3 build, it was a moderate challenge.
Jiro currently has access to 4 different magic, or ninpo, spells and can swap freely between them. They range from attack types like fire ninpo that blasts the whole screen clearing out enemies in its' way, or defensive types like electric ninpo that shields Jiro to prevent any damage from incurring. Throughout the stages there are various power ups like health recovery items or extra kunai pick ups like previous Shinobi games. The side scrolling stages are generously lengthy with multiple checkpoints and plenty of enemies to get through. Overall they are very straight forward and linear, with only one clear way to traverse them. the E3 demo also had a brief horse riding sequence that placed the camera behind the back of the player. This portion lent itself well to the 3d effect and had the player jumping over fallen tress while being attacked by other ninjas on horseback. It was very basic in design but broke up the standard side scrolling game play. One other useful tool in Jiros' arsenal was a grappling hook. This grappling hook, in conjunction with the double jump,can take the player to great heights. It only shoots upward however, so its' usefulness was only there when the stage design allowed for it.
Graphically, Shinobi gets the job done but has very little texture along with low polygon character models. It looks much better in motion than it does in still screen captures. The game will feature unlockable characters and weapons according to a Sega representative. It will also utilize the 3DS street pass functionality, although it remains to be seen what that will entail. Other cool features are animated cut scenes and the ability to save replays of completed stages. This Shinobi feels like a good mix of the older games with a dash of some new. The game is due to be released this fall 2011.
In recent years, there has been a rather large shift in the Western and Japanese success and development of videogames. The Japanese style of game design has been in a slow decline, and many facets that differentiate the two design philosophies have been in favor of Western games. Arguably, one of the best game studios out of Japan is PlatinumGames. Game after game they have shown they have what it takes, and they do it it with style and flair. They began their careers in 2006 as Seeds Inc, and soon after became Clover Studios. During their run with publishing partner Capcom, they were responsible for Viewtiful Joe, Okami and God Hand. Currently under Sega, their most recent contributions to the action game genre have been Madworld, Bayonetta, and Vanquish. Despite somewhat weak sales, PlatinumGames has quite the track record of great videogames. They know what it takes to make a fun game, and their newest offering Anarchy Reigns, follows suit.
Anarchy Reigns has both a single player offering and an online multiplayer mode. The E3 demo focused on the multiplayer facet of the game. The first comparisons one can draw from the multiplayer, is that it has a similar design to Capcoms' fighting game Powerstone. You are placed in a small arena and forced to duke it out until the time limit runs its' course. Unlike Powerstone, you are expected to die a lot, and are given unlimited respawns to do so. There is a basic light attack, and heavy attack, in which you can string attacks to form your own combos. There is also a powerful weapon based attack which is very distinct to each of the playable characters. You can block, dodge, throw, and basically have as much control as any typical 3rd person action game. There will be many more multiplayer modes in the final game, but during the E3 demo the game pit 4 players against each other in a free for all battle royale. Having this many players definitely causes a lot of chaos on screen, and because every player is out to get you it's beneficial to always watch your back. There is a simple lock on mechanic to keep one of your opponents in your sights, but this feature should be used while going into an attack, and removing it afterwards to make sure nobody else is coming after you. Much success seemed to come from timing your attacks against a player, after they completed an attack animation against somebody else. This caused a few players to attempt to try and stay out of a fight, and then go in for the kill on the weaker players. The amount of points a player gained when defeating another did not seem to change even when using this sneaky tactic. Like many recent fighting games, if both players attempt to throw each other they will both be pushed away, but throwing had some other minor annoyances. The animations can not be interrupted once initiated, which leaves any other player who's not involved to sit and wait. During this, the thrower can not be damaged in any way until the attack is completed. Unfortunately, lengthy throw animations cause the characters involved to be sitting ducks if they're not paying attention to outside attackers waiting it to be over. Many characters have stronger, charged attacks, and these were especially brutal if timed correctly against the other players completing the throw animations. This is still a very early build of the game, so these little nuisances may change when it's finally released.
Anarchy Reigns has great looking animations for some pretty crazy characters. Those familiar with Madworld will instantly recognize Jack, the chainsaw wielding main character, and Black Baron, the pimp television show host. Even though the single player is still a mystery, these characters hint that Anarchy Reigns will at least take place in the same universe. Also joining the fray are characters Zero(a ninja), Sasha(an ice powered blonde), Big Bull(a cyborg bull with a giant hammer), Nikolai(a large lightning gloved man), Leon(a cybernetic arm bladed return from Madworld) and Matilda(Black Barons S&M looking assistant). These 8 characters seem to just be the beginning, as Platinum games have been releasing more characters as time has been going on. Expect more character reveals down the road. The music is also reminiscent of Madworlds'. It features a mix of hip hop and rock and sets a good tone for the game with fast paced fighting tunes. Anarchy Reigns has plenty going for itself, although there is still very little known about the rest of the game. So far, it's a fun beat 'em up style action game, but is a bit rough around the edges. The overall graphics need work and the gameplay feels a little stiff compared to PlatinumGames other action titles. There is still work to be done, and with a Playstation3 and Xbox360 January 2012 release date, plenty of time to get it right.
Most people these days would be lost without their personal computer. We can access, analyse and send information in seconds. This has meant that we can now know within a matter of minutes what is happening within our business, social group, country or around the world. Surfing the Internet has become an authentic entertainment option for many. Many businesses also have a large online component that requires workers to spend hours in front of their computer screen. This type of work is often tedious and boring, not to mention that using that level of concentration constantly is also very tiring. The best way to fight boredom in these instances is to have the best logitech z-5500 speakers connected to your pc or laptop. There is nothing like listening to your favorite playlist while working or watching webinars, you tube videos and DVDs that are accompanied by terrific stereo sound. Even gaming can take on a whole new dimension How do you make a decision on what would be the best wireless computer speakers for you? It seems that each brand and each model has a slight difference in performance and price. Before deciding on which speaker to buy, you must first settle on the price range that you are willing to pay. This is one of the easiest ways of finding out what sort of speakers you can buy. One of the phrases that you will hear often is the 2:1 speaker system. This means that you have two speakers and a sub woofer. The 2:1 is the most popular set up and the one that is most readily available . Your speakers give you mid to high range sounds and your sub woofer gives you your deep bass. Most office desks and home computers would suit this type of speaker configuration. To get the full effect from your computer game or movie you can also get surround computer speakers. There are even speakers available that will give you a premium sound quality for those that love their music and want the absolute best listening experience. There are even wireless computer speakers for those who don't like the clutter that extra wires can cause. Many people automatically assume that the best computer speakers will come with a hefty price tag but this is often untrue. Many of the speakers in the mid to lower price brackets are very capable of delivering excellent quality sound, particularly at high volume. Even more amazing is that these speakers are now designed to be as subtle and stylish as possible. No matter what size desk you have there is a speaker that will fit into a space on it. Cost, performance and physical appearance/size; these are the three elements that must be taken into consideration before buying the best bose companion 2 speakers for your needs. For many people these speakers really do make the difference between having a boring computer job and having a job that they love.
When looking at headphones sound quality and comfort are the two essential features that you must have.. With wireless headphones you get the best of both worlds. Headphones are a brilliant way to get the most from your TV or stereo without upsetting other people. If you think that the sound quality of your wireless TV headphones won't match your surround speakers then you might like to think again. In most cases it will easily beat out your speakers. The only downside with many of these headphones has been the wires attached to them. For those that have experienced this - there was nothing more annoying than attempting to dodge wires while using your controllers - imagine attempting to play a game of tennis with a wire strung out in front of you - that is what playing the Wii or Playstation is like with a wired headset. The evolution of wireless TV headphones has not come a moment too soon. How do wireless TV headphones operate? They work by using a transmitter located in the control box and a receiver based in the headphones. They transmit symptoms through either radio frequency (RF) or infra-red (IF) technology. Radio Frequency headsets work on radio or sound waves. The wonderful thing about this technology is that you do not want line of sight for the headset and controller to communicate. Bluetooth is an example of modern Radio Frequency usage.. You can whip out to the kitchen, check on the kids or even walk around the garden and not miss a beat. Because it works on sound waves you do have to watch for interference from other electrical equipment. The IF headset actually sends out a small beam of light so works on line of sight, when the line is broken so is the signal. The real benefit of this is that so long as your signal remains unbroken your sound quality will always be brilliant. There are an incredible array of wireless TV headphones, from small ear buds for the active or fully enclosed surround sound headphones for the connoisseur. You can also fully customize your listening experience as several the ear force x41 headphones also have equalizers built into them. Volume controls on the side of a few models also make life a lot simpler. I wouldn't be without my enclosed sennheiser wireless headphones. At the push of a button I am transported from my living room to the movie scene or to my favorite concert. I can even grab a mid concert drink without missing a bar of music. And no-one else needs to hear us!
We all love to watch DVDs and play our games through our TV's. While many of us buy the highest quality screen to get the full experience not many people think about having Surround Sound Headphones. The quality of the speakers that comes inbuilt in TV’s is of sub standard quality. By using a set of surround sound headphones you really can get the full effect of your movie or game. Now you are able to enjoy more lifelike sound where you hear every crack, every pop, each blast and every yell. On top of the amazing sound effects you also get to have the sound follow you wherever you go, no more having to reposition speakers if you decide to vary your seat for the night. You can watch your DVDs or play your games at any time and at any volume you want - you won't disturb anyone. Talk about a bonus for those in shared living situations! The need to purchase pricey, bulky and ugly looking speakers and then arrange them in such a way that they would create a 360-enveloping surround sound is no longer necessary. This is where surround headphones like the Tritton AX Pro differ because they use a small processor that actually tricks the brain into thinking that the sounds that you are hearing are coming from different parts of the room. The quality of sound put out by these headphones is truly remarkable considering that they cost a fraction of what a surround sound speaker system would cost. Every model of headphone also comes with slightly different features and has a slightly different look. There is a headphone set for anyone, whether you choose the fully enclosed over ear experience or the lightweight earbud. They are also designed to be as user friendly as possible and have features like adapters, padding and the ability to fold up for travel or storage. My own preference is for the enclosed surround headphones as these also cancel out most of the peripheral noise. The trick to getting great sound quality is to have bass waves that are both longer and higher, creating less distortion at volume while creating the full bass sound at lower volume levels. You get this with surround sound headphones Over the ear range of these headphones produce better lower end sounds as they have sound drivers that have larger diameters. There is no need for you to endure the poor sound output by your TV as even the most basic of these headphones will easily outperform your built in TV speakers. For the true audiophile you can also get premium headphones that will really give you a theatre quality sound. These may be a bit more expensive, but the investment is definitely worth it as they will last you years. Pioneer SE-DIR800C Wireless Headphones take it to the next level of comfort and convenience. Imagine being able to watch television, move around the room or move your remote without stressing about wires getting in the way?. When you look at headphones make a list of what you really need them to do. Is sound quality more important or size? Do you want wireless or do you want ear buds? Do you want all of the above? Once you know what you want you can begin to narrow your search and find the best headphones for you.
One of the big 3DS announcements of last years E3 was Kid Icarus Uprising. A sequel, or reboot, to a relic of Nintendos' past. Kid Icarus debuted on the NES back in 1986 in Japan, and was released in the U.S. July 1987. The main character, Pit, was rarely seen throughout the years. He starred again, in a second Kid Icarus game, subtitled "Of Myths and Monsters". He also played a small role in the cartoon Captain N:The Game Master, and has had a few cameos in a handful of Nintendo games. Pits biggest role in recent years was as one of the combatants of Super Smash Bros Brawl. Now, he's returning in a big way, starring in his own brand new 3ds adventure. Pit is the star of the single player show in Kid Icarus Uprising, but the newly announced multiplayer mode at this years e3 is our focus at the moment.
Instead of playing as Pit, you play as either an Angel of light, or dark. The two sides are pit against each other in a classic style death match, with a goal to kill the opposing team more than they kill yours. Each individual player has their own health bar, but when it depleted, the teams health bar will drain. Once the last of the teams health is drained, one player will respawn as a more powerful angel in the form of Pit or Dark Pit depending on which team they're on. If the opposing team can locate and defeat this newly powered up player, they win the match. Uprisings multiplayer is based on the ground combat portion of the single player game. It consists of ground dashes, locking on to opponents, and attacking with short or long range weapons. There is no sort of jumping or flying involved, and because of this the battle fields are almost entirely flat. There are pillars and other objects placed around, but from a geographical stand point it is a bit dull and plain. Thankfully, the up to 6 player battles can fill the screen with tons of action. At the beginning of a match, you select one weapon that you will be stuck with for the duration of the battle. These weapons are also acquired in the single player and include double blades, claws,a sword, floating turrets called orbitors, a canon, gloves that hurl boulders, and a few others. Weapons directly affect both long range and melee range attacks, as well as your movement speed. Health pickups and grenade type items spawn in designated points of the map too, and are one time use items.
Unfortunately, lefties may be out of luck with this particular game, although, the Nintendo representatives stated there is a control scheme in the works for left handed players. Hopefully that pans out, because as of this E3 build there is only one control scheme. You control your movements with the 3DS' thumb pad, and fire shots or attack with melee by tapping the L shoulder button. Using the stylus with your other hand, you must control a rather large retical to target enemies while also controlling the camera view. The characters move quickly, especially when equipped with lighter class weapons such as the claws. Adjusting the camera takes a little getting used to and thankfully there is a lock on feature that will always keep your target in view. Overall, the game controls very well, with a small learning curve.
Uprising looks and sounds like a quality game. It has a good amount of that Nintendo polish and is shaping up to be one of the better 3DS titles. The 3d effect looks very nice, but unfortunately may be jarring simply because the game requires you to hold the system with one hand. Gamers will have to keep it steady for this one. Kid Icarus Uprising is due this fall 2011, so stay tuned for a single player preview and the games full review as time goes on.
Have you noticed that the more that you’re attempting to concentrate the louder the noises in the background tend to be? If you've ever worked in a cubicle, you appreciate what it's like to have to overhear several conversations taking place around you. Whether it is a work mate trying to close a deal, construction workers on a building site near your office or the constant ringing of your phone - it is all noise and distraction that doesn't do your focus any good. So what can we do? One of your simplest and most effective things that you can do is to grab a pair of noise reducing headphones. Now before you laugh, hear me out. They literally do work to drown out the frustrating background noise. The best part is that while Bose quietcomfort 3 headphones will reduce the ordinary hum, they may not block out the sudden noises - like the phone ringing or a sudden shout. Ambient noises are the classic background noise, like a humming engine, the construction site drills and hammers and chatter from around the room. Noise reduction headphones are perfect for these types of distractions. Noise reduction headphones also helps to improve your concentration as it cuts down on outside distractions. Business people on flights, students on buses and stay at home parents who want time out can also find the quiet time that they need with these headphones. Noise reduction headphones offer a variety of uses and you can get sets that don't just adequately reduce the interference from other sources but that also have a superior sound quality as well. The hardest part of wearing headphones is to avoid getting an 'anti-social' tag! There is no way to hide the fact that you are wearing a set of headphones, so people will be mildly interested in your reasoning. It might even look like you’re messing about instead of concentrating. So you need to be very upfront and honest about what's happening and explain that you need noise reduction headphones so that you can concentrate and focus on your work. After a couple of days I bet that you’re rapped with your ability to focus on your work and your workmates have all moved on to other matters. There is a great range of sennheiser pxc 450 headphones available over the internet at very reasonable prices. You could be just days away from being able to work in blissful peace and quiet. These headphones are perfect for anyone needing to lose some of the frustration and stress bought on by the inability to concentrate properly. I really recommend giving these headphones a try - they will make a world of difference.
There is an increasing popularity of Compact Projectors and with good reason. Imagine having a movie theater in your house! This is what owning your own projector is like. Going out to watch movies is no longer necessary for you and your family you can now enjoy the theatre inside your own home. As you would imagine, there are many things to think about before buying a home theater.Street Fighter X Tekken, pronounced "Street Fighter cross Tekken", is Capcoms next big fighting game. Both Capcom and Namco have joined forces to bring together two of the biggest fighting game franchises ever, and they're both developing their own versions of the game. Although Namco has announced they are making a Tekken X Street Fighter, not much has been shown of that version. This is Capcoms take on the franchise, and this early E3 build of the game is already very promising.The game looks strikingly like Street Fighter 4,but it plays more similar to Tekken Tag. You choose two characters and can freely swap between them as the fight goes on. If one of your characters life bar is depleted, its a KO. Just like Tekken Tag, even if your second character has full health, that's the end of the round. Utilizing both characters to their full extent is a must here.
Kazuya and Ryu trade blows
The entire game is much faster paced than Street Fighter 4, and a lot of the game has been simplified quite a bit. It definitely feels more user friendly than Street Fighter 4, where as in Street Fighter 4 chaining moves together took quite a bit of timing, here it feels more forgiving. Also, like in Street Fighter 3, whiffing normals will build super meter. Blocking and attacking will build super meter. Using special moves will, as usual, build super meter. All of this means you'll be gaining a ton of meter to use supers, special tag attacks, and ex special moves as well. The game looks very flashy because of this. When taking damage, your characters also have regenerative health similar to the Vs. series of Capcom games. You may switch a character out to recover health while you use your other character to continue the fight. The game is heavy on chaining combos together. You get your standard Street Fighter 3 punch and 3 kick buttons, and you can chain light, medium to heavy for a simple 3 hit combo. You may also tag your other character in after the 3 hits, to continue another chain of light, medium, heavy, and end with a special or super attack. The super moves are performed by completing a standard quarter circle or similar Street Fighter-esque motion, and pressing all 3 punches or kicks together. Over all, they are simpler to do than some of Capcoms' other fighters. Taking a note from Tekken, you can juggle your opponents fairly easily too. Hitting them or launching them into the air by pushing heavy punch and heavy kick together, will cause them to be in a state of aerial hit stun. This will allow you to easily beat on them until you drop or finish your combo. Another new gameplay mechanic to Street Fighter X Tekken is the charge move. Every character in the game has a charge move, where you hold down the button used to perform a special attack. For example, Guiles' Sonic Boom can be charged. When you perform the move and hold the punch button for a moment, it becomes an Ex version of the attack, hold it down longer, and it becomes a super version.
As of this E3 build, their are 14 characters to choose from. The developers have stated the game will have a very large roster, and that they are going to try and make it as big as possible. There are quite a bit characters to pull from these huge franchises after all. On the Street Fighter side, we get Ryu, Ken, Guile, Abel, Sagat, Chun Li, and Cammy. The Tekken characters are currently Kazuya, Nina, Bob, King, Marduk, Julia, Hwoarang, Asuka, and Lili. Capcom has also announced that Cole, star of the Infamous games on Playstation 3, will be in the both the PS3 and PSVita versions of the game. Capom's Seth Killian has stated there isn't any Xbox360 exclusive character in the works. That could of course change. The game has a long way to go, and there will be many revisions of the various game mechanics as it goes through play testing. So far, so very good. It's fast, fun,and easier for newer players to jump in and do something cool. Don't expect the game to be out until 2012, but do look forward to many character reveals along the way. I, for one, am eagerly awaiting it's release.
Most 2d games in today's industry are to be found on the handhelds, or as smaller, downloadable offerings. This is not the case with Rayman Origins, which will have a disc based release on the xbox360, Playstation3 and Nintendo Wii. It will also be released for the Nintendo 3ds and the newly announced PlaystationVita. If you're a fan of 2d platformers Ubisoft has given everyone an opportunity to partake in a fun and frantic brand new Rayman. Little is known about the story of Rayman Origins, but let's be honest here, the intrigue comes from the gorgeous visuals. They are a work of art, and based on the E3 demos stage selection, they have a lot of variety. They range from jungle, desert, underwater, lava and snow environments among many more. Any major locale that's been in a 2d side scroller looks to be represented here. The absolute biggest and best facet of Rayman Origins, is the 4 player simultaneous action. You play as Rayman, his larger blue friend Globox, or two differently clothed Teensies, which are a race of smaller creatures found in the older Rayman games. Taking a page from New Super Mario Bros on the Wii, when a player dies, they will come back as a balloon, allowing another player to pop them when hit. If all players die and are left floating aimlessly without anyone to rescue them, its game over. Instead of simply being encased in a bubble, the characters puff up their bodies in hilarious manners. The visual charisma of Rayman helps set it apart from other typical 2d platformers. The slapstick humor and impressive visuals also make Rayman stand out of a crowd, and are very welcome to see, especially in an era that lacks many high profile 2d games.
The controls felt near perfect even in this early build. You have a basic attack button that can be used to not only damage enemies but also to smack your friends around for fun. The attack button can also be held down for a stronger hit. When used in the air, it's used as a stomp attack which will hurl your character to the ground below. The platforming is simple and feels accurate. You won't have trouble feeling out how far you must jump to land on a distant platform. Your character can also float down slowly by holding down the jump button. Each character(of the 4) have their own set of animations. For example, Rayman will twirl his hair like a propeller, and his big blue friend Globox will flap his arms like a bird. This makes navigating the side scrolling stages a breeze. You can grab hold of certain objects and wall jump in order to get to higher platforms. There's a run button very similar to most classic side scrollers as well. With multiple players, you can hold up in order to put your arms in the air and act as a mini platform for other characters to stand on. Holding down a shoulder button will cause your character to emit an air current(again,each character has a different set of animations for this) that can propel your teammates to greater heights too. There is no shortage of ways to navigate through the stages. However, the sheer amount of enemies and obstacles on your way to victory will cause you to die..... a lot. Rayman seems to be a forgiving game with many checkpoints throughout the levels, but expect to die and try again especially when playing with 4 players. There's a lot going on all at once and the screen at times can be a colorful mess of animated pixels running about. Gorgeous to watch, but it can be a bit to chaotic for some. Of course, you can always dial it back and just play 1 or 2 players if it gets to be to much.
Rayman Origins has a release date for fall of 2011 and I for one can't wait to see all the environments that will be in the final build. Each one displayed in the demo is a joy to look at, and all the characters and enemies animate so wonderfully. If you can't get enough of 2d platformers or 4 player co-op sidescrollers, you have one heck of a game to look forward too.
Welcome to the Continue? Super Bowl Special! Today we're playing Super Tecmo Bowl for Super Nintendo. We'll determine the outcome of Super Bowl 45 as Paul plays as the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Dominic as the Green Bay Packers...from the 1993 rosters of course.
Going through the lists and lists of things for sale here on gamervision makes me want to punch people in the fucking face. I sell all my games through half.com and that system usually lends to buying games at a price lower than your local game store. Looking at the prices here, it makes me realize someone didn't take an economics class.
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I could go on, but people, please get your shit together and realize you will never sell shit if you just make it 2 dollars cheaper than sold in stores OR EVEN WORSE, THE EXACT SAME PRICE.
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The internet isn't quite the Wild West frontier land is used to be. That said, there are still plenty of lawless brigands who do whatever the hell they want, whenever the hell they want. One of those outlaws? Francis Ford Coppola. The man is one of the most respected and important filmmakers of all time, and when he has an opinion on something so delicate as internet pirating, people are going to listen. People like us. So when the Epic Boobs posse rounds up their opinions on the current state of downloading anything and everything, you know you're in for a good show.
Most people who are following the roster updates for Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 are already aware of the rumored boss who will appeatr in the character, but today, an unofficial video has surfaced showing the mysterious final challenger in action. Anyone who doesn't want to be spoiled as to the identity of the final boss should turn away now, and wait until the game releases on February 15. Of course, if you've been following the character reveals up to this point, you probably already know, or don't care about being spoiled, so go right on ahead anfd watch.
Shameless. Dirty. Whore.
Call it (or me) whatever you want. I WANT YOUR VIEWS!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_bEdIiHcqE
So, the Half-Life series is hands down my favorite video game series of all time. The story, the gameplay, and the attachment I have to the characters just makes it a really beautiful game. It's something that a lot of FPS don't have today. You pop in the game, beat the story in 5 hours, and then have to listen to some little kid make fun of your mom until you can franticlly find the mute button while you play multiplayer. Oh, by the way, that multiplayer is just a rip off of CS which is a game made from the Half Life engine. Basically any FPS multiplayer experience you have right now you should thank half Life for.
Anyway, today I stumbled upon an awesome video that needs some more exposure. Hopefully the Gamervision gods don't strike Kevin Brawn down for posting video content that isn't their own but I thought it deserved it because it's so well done. If you never played any of the original Half Life expansions then you won't know who this main character is. Here is a back story on him directly from the Wiki page.
Adrian Shepard-Half Life Oposing Force
Shephard, a 22-year old U.S. Marine Corporal assigned to the Hazardous Environment Combat Unit (HECU) from the fictional Santego Military Base in Arizona, is one of the personnel sent into the Black Mesa Research Facility to kill the aliens and later silence the witnesses, especially a scientist named Gordon Freeman, the player character in the original game. However, during the events subsequent to the "Resonance Cascade", Adrian finds himself separated from his unit and fighting for his life.
Unlike the other Marines, he works with the increasingly distrustful scientists and guards in order to make it out of Black Mesa alive. This is likely because he never received the orders to kill them, as his Osprey was shot down before his commander could inform the squad of their mission. Shephard and Freeman do cross paths during the game, but at that point Shephard is merely an observer to a climactic event from the original game. He never fights alongside or against Gordon Freeman. The G-Man appears to take an interest in Shephard's movements, even before the Black Mesa Incident. As early as three months prior, Shephard spots the G-Man during the boot camp training mission. Shephard deactivates the thermonuclear warhead brought in by the Black Ops, but the G-Man reactivates it and Black Mesa is destroyed. In the end, the G-Man reveals that he has successfully argued for Shephard's life, detaining him in some unknown void. The G-Man expresses a degree of respect for Shephard, offering praise for his ability to "adapt and survive against all odds" which "rather reminds [the G-Man] of [himself]."
Neet. Anyway here is a link to the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOrH5tfWorg
Our friends, The Retro Hunters, recently went and passed on a copy of Spawn for Super Nintendo that they found at a local flea market. There's been some debate as to whether or not they should've bought it, so here we are to settle the arguement. We curse a bit in this episode. Sorry in advance.
I KILL GIANTS
Written by JOE KELLY
Art by JM KEN NIIMURA
Joe Kelly’s story is a wonderfully brilliant fantasy tale set in our time. Young heroine Barbara must face some difficult obstacles during this tale, and even with her strength, she just might not be able to handle the impending challenge the giants present. I love this book. I have an autographed copy on my book shelf. I’ve read it more than a dozen times. It’s hard growing up, and Joe Kelly and JM Ken Niimura hold nothing back in this emotionally charged journey.
Last night, around 1AM EST, Sony revealed plans for a new Hot Shots Golf title. For those of you who don't know, I'm an absolute Hot Shots junkie. Unfortunately, there wasn't really very much to talk about beyond that the game was in development. To pass the rest of the time alotted for the press conference, Sony also revealed to the world the PSP2 NGP, their brand-new handheld gaming system. I guess they figured, "Hey, we've got all these gaming press members here today, let's give them something to talk about."
For comics shipping 01.26.11 or The Week Four Became Three. Again. Every week I’ll check Diamond’s shipping list to see what you absolutely, positively need to spend all your hard earned cash on at the Local Comic Shop.
Honestly, if Bethesda took the old Oblivion engine and slapped a new map on it, and called it Skyrim, I’d probably be in line on day one. This is Bethesda, though, and the creators of the Elder Scrolls universe aren’t ones to rest on their well-deserved laurels. Skyrim may be over a year away, but Bethesda has detailed some interesting changes to the game system on GameInformer.com. From all indications, Skyrim should be a far more robust combat experience than its predecessors.
I’ll be honest with you; before today I had no interest in Duke Nukem Forever. Maybe it’s because the game is so unapologetically puerile and juvenile in its concepts of sex, violence, and machismo, or maybe it was the 12 year development cycle that left me indifferent. Either way, Duke Nukem Forever was barely on my radar. Then I saw this trailer. It’s now on my radar.
UPDATE: Hey, we're not live anymore, but you can watch all the antics in the replay.
In space, no one can hear you scream. Except for your neighbors when you get spooked by a necromorph that just jumped into your elevator, and wants to eat your insides. Dead Space, and the upcoming sequel Dead Space 2, provide a brilliant mix of suspense and horror in a science fiction landscape. The video game was clearly influenced by an eclectic combination of movies that pushed the envelope psychologically, scientifically, and thematically. Tonight, in celebration of the sequel's impending release, we're counting down our own version of the top twenty-five films that clearly had a part in the creation of EA's survival-horror blockbuster. It all culminates in a live simulcast of the number one movie, which we hope to enjoy right along side you.
So sit back, enjoy the countdown, chat along side us, and try not to get too freaked out.
Dom's back after a few days off, and we chat ever so nicely about ice skating, hockey, and what it means to be a monkey on skates. The possibilities of franchising come to fruition as Nick and Paul face their deepest fears down the memory hole. It's a whirlwind episode of zany, madcap adventures. Don't miss out.
If Portal 2 were to include only the pre-made levels that Valve is including, I’d still be in line on launch day to pick it up. As an awesome bonus, though, the PC version will include a set of mod tools that will allow players to make their own levels, turning the game into a LittleBigPlanet-esque experience with nearly limitless content. Sadly, the console versions will not include the mod tools. That’s okay, though, because levels created on the PC will be playable by players of both consoles.
We all knew that Rockstar’s next epic, LA Noire, would be a cinematic experience, but this trailer, made entirely from in-game footage, shows just how film-like the experience will be. Sadly, there’s no gameplay on display, but that’s okay; this game looks so good I don’t just want to play it; I want to watch it.
A couple of days ago, we showed you the Japanese trailer for Final Fantasy XIII-2, the direct sequel to 2009’s blockbuster hit Final Fantasy XIII. Today an English version has appeared, offering a bit more insight into the game.
The most recent major update to Xbox Live’s Dashboard, which happened in November, disabled a feature that some gamers immediately missed; the ability to boot directly to a game disc instead of bringing up the Xbox Live Dashboard. That functionality will return in a new update, but it will come at a price; our “precious” Gamerzone information.
Warm up your chainsaws; a new trademark has been spotted on the US Patent and Trademark office website for Gears of War: Exile. Siliconera found the listing, which links the name to “video game software” among other related products.
At a company event in Japan today, Square Enix producer Yoshinori Kitase revealed that like Final Fantasy X, Final Fantasy XIII will be getting a direct sequel, entitled Final Fantasy XIII-2. The game is set for a 2011 release, with an American release on the Xbox 360 and PS3 coming “next Winter.” A Japanese trailer has also been released, showing main character Lightning and a new character she fights alongside…or against…or something.
It's a big Monday show today. We've got the latest on Steve Jobs. Big talk about what the implications of Green Hornet's box-office success also appears, but the kicker, my dear viewers, is the huge debate about just how relevant and important the Golden Globes and Academy Awards are.
MONSTER ABSOLUTELY ZERO IS THE BEST DRINK ON THE PLANET!
Also, we troll the shit out of Dom. Oops, spoilers.
With less than a month to go until the release of Marvel Vs. Capcom 3, Capcom has revealed trailers for the newest fighters to join the fray. Marvel’s Taskmaster and Capcom’s Akuma will bring their villainy to the fight when the game launches on February 15.
Writer's Note: This article will contain spoilers in some fashion. You have been warned.
It was just the other day as I was downloading a discounted version of Read Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare, that the now age old argument of DLC for video games really hit home for me. I've downloaded both full games and add-on content for existing games before, but I'd never really given thought to it. But I've decided that DLC can be both a blessing and a curse.
On the one hand, if developers are in a rush, they can cut some of the content and release a shortened game to the masses. The developer can then release the excised content at a later date and charge money for rabbid gamers to access said content. Companies like Bungie and Infinity Ward release a few extra maps and expect us to shell out fifteen dollars for them.
This is wrong, in my humble opinion. If a developer is feeling the crunch, has already delayed the game a number of times, and has no wish to delay the game further for fear of it falling off of gamer's radars, then I feel they are justified in eliminating content if it won't hamper or break the game. If they then release the content for free at a later date, given that it was supposed to be part of the main game in the first place, great. Just don't charge gamers for it.
On the other hand, DLC can increase the longevity of a game and keep gamers coming back to their favorite titles. Undead Nightmare for Red Dead Redemption and Lair of the Shadow Broker for Mass Effect 2 are both prime examples of well executed DLC content.
Undead Nightmare provides an already rich game with an entirely new story to play through, as John Marston and others fight off zombie hordes. It is clear Rockstar pulled out all the stops, not skimping in any aspect of development. And this isn't the first time Rockstar has done this, either. Rockstar did the same thing with their expansions of Grand Theft Auto IV with the Lost and the Damned and the Ballad of Gay Tony. Rockstar gets it: premium content for the same fifteen dollars as the aforementioned multiplayer map packs.
The Lair of the Shadow Broker sets events up for the start of Mass Effect 3, reuniting Shepard with Liara T'Soni, his Asari ally from the first Mass Effect. Liara shows up in Mass Effect 2 originally as an information broker, but you never get the opportunity to make her part of your squad. Lair adds on a good 1 - 3 hours of gameplay onto a game that already takes around thirty plus hours to complete. It even gives you the opportunity to either rekindle the relationship with Liara if you romanced her in the first Mass Effect, or gives you the opportunity to start up a romantic relationship if you hadn't before. It also introduces a brand new race to the Mass Effect universe: the cunning, ruthless and frightening-to-behold Yahg. Even Krogan are dwarfed by the Yahg's stature.
On the other end of the spectrum, you have companies like Bethesda and Capcom, releasing entirely cosmetic DLC that in no way adds to the way a game plays or its story. I am referring here to the ability to give your horse armor in Oblivion and the ability to give fighters in Street Fighter IV new attire. Bioware did this with Mass Effect 2, as well, but at least they also released non-vapid content for their game.
Then there was that whole situation with Resident Evil 5, where a game mode that should have been in the retail release was released later, and for a price at that. The very idea is ludicrous and smacks strongly of greed and laziness. We as gamers can be a very vocal lot, and we should be even more vocal when it comes to our favorite past time. We need to let companies know with our wallets what is acceptable for DLC and what isn't. More companies should be taking after the likes of Rockstar and Bioware, and releasing more content for the same amount of money and lowering the cost on overpriced map packs.
DLC is here to stay, whether we like it or not. What we need to do is to show companies what we think the right and wrong ways to release and market DLC should be. Be smart about your purchases, folks.
UPDATE: We're no longer live, but you can catch the replay right here.
Welcome back for another live edition of the Epic Boobs podcast. Today's topics: X-Files, Green Hornet, the 3DS and PSP2, and DC Comics' upcoming event "Flashpoint."
Did you know there was a sequel to the arcade hit Smash TV? Well there was! It's called Total Carnage and today we're playing the Super Nintendo port. Are you ready to face all the carnage that this game has to offer? We're not sure if we are either.
Every week on Continue?, we sit people down to play a random old school game for 45 minutes. We're talking NES, SNES, Genesis old here. There is one question we are trying to answer - do we want to stop playing or continue?
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2010 was a damn good year to be a gamer. Not only did we see the launch of two new HD motion control systems, we were also treated to some of the best and most eagerly anticipated titles in recent memory. Xbox 360 owners got to experience the galaxy-spanning adventures of Commander Shepard in Mass Effect 2, and Noble Six in Halo: Reach; while the PS3 crowd saw the third and final chapter in one of gaming’s greatest franchises, God of War. Wii players reveled in the nostalgia of Donkey Kong Country Returns and the sheer joy of Kirby’s Epic Yarn, while players of all consoles experienced some of the best downloadable titles ever produced, like Pac-Man Championship Edition DX, Limbo, Super Meat Boy, and Costume Quest. Multiplatform games like Red Dead Redemption and Call of Duty: Black Ops lit up consoles on both sides of the console wars, and PC gamers finally saw their wishes fulfilled with the release of Starcraft II, and new reasons to not eat, bathe, or speak to other actual humans with World of Warcraft: Cataclysm and Civilization V. Even the handheld set was well served, with games like Valkyria Chronicles 2, and Dragon Quest VIII.
But then, there was the suck.
When Nintendo launched the DSi back in 2009, it always felt like a temporary stopgap that would fill the space between the DSi and whatever the next handheld might be. According to Kotaku, we’re now seeing just how temporary it was, as they report that a Japanese retailer has told them that Nintendo has taken the DSi out of production.
It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything about this year’s upcoming Mortal Kombat reboot, but the latest issue of Game Informer apparently contains some new info. According to the magazine, Goro and Jade will be joining the cast of over-the-top fighters.
Dragon Age II isn’t even out yet, but BioWare is already talking about DLC packs for the hotly anticipated sequel. The Exiled Prince will add a new playable character, Sebastian Vael. Players who pre-order the game in the next four days, however, will receive the content for free as part of the BioWare Signature Edition.
I’ll admit it; I tried to decipher that Game Informer back cover from yesterday. The prospect of learning more about the upcoming fifth Elder Scrolls was enticing, and I set about the task of decoding the Nordic runes. I didn’t get far. Clearly, I’m not a cryptographer of any kind. Luckily, the inside of the magazine (and the website) included a translation key, allowing us to read the cryptic message.
So far here’s everything we know about the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim:
- It will take place in the Nordic land of Skyrim
- It will be a first-person RPG
- It will run on an entirely new game engine (thank Akatosh)
- it will eventually exist, possibly in 2012
That’s about it. The announcement trailer showed pretty much nothing, other than some creepy chanting and a logo, but the cover of February’s Game Informer may hold some more info. We just need to figure out how to read it.
Every year, CES attempts to give us a glimpse into the potential future of gaming. This year, PC accessory manufacturer, Razer, is revealing a new device which could change the way many of us play PC games; The Switchblade.
Capcom still hasn’t given us a definitive answer on just how many playable characters will appear in Marvel Vs. Capcom 3, so we’re not sure if these are the last two fighters to be announced, but Mike Haggar and Phoenix will appear in this year’s most eagerly anticipated fighter.
PS3 players who jump into the Mass Effect universe this month will have an interactive comic to catch them (and their character) up to speed on the events of the first game. But what about those awesome pre-order bonuses that Xbox 360 players got for ponying up $5 early? PS3 fans won’t need to worry about them, as they will be offered for free on the PlayStation Network.
If you’re anything like me (I know I am), you’ve spent the last few weeks tooling around virtual recreations of Gotham City and Metropolis, fighting the forces of evil and trying to impress Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. The DC Universe Online Beta has been a lot of fun, and while the game has no shortage of bugs and glitches, I still plan on buying it on release day. Sadly, I’ll have to wait until January 11 to get back into the greatest cities that never existed, because the Beta is coming to an end today. At least they’re doing it in style.
The new trend of remaking classic titles in HD is one I’m firmly behind. The God of War Collection is the best way to experience two of the best games of the PS2 era, and the Sly Cooper Collection introduced a largely forgotten series to a whole new generation of gamers. 2011 will see plenty more classic titles get the HD treatment, including three Splinter Cell games, Ico, and Shadow of the Colossus. One of the most anticipated remakes of the year is Beyond Good & Evil HD, and a new trailer for the game has just been released.
Prepare to see the all-time opening week video game sales record shattered yet again, because a rumor has surfaced stating that Infinity Ward’s next project will be a prequel to 2007’s Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.
This past year, Activision and High Moon Studios proved that the marriage of 1980s carton franchises and modern video games could be a happy one, with the surprisingly awesome Transformers: War For Cybertron. Of course, EA and Double Helix proved that the relationship could also go down in flames with their 2009 release of GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra. Then again, that game still managed to make money, despite being downright terrible. Mattel and THQ will be trying one of the two methods soon, as they have inked a partnership that covers, among other properties, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.
In the history of gaming, there have been dozens, if not hundreds, of golf games released in the United States. It may be hard to believe, then, that none of those games have ever featured golf’s greatest championship, The Masters, or its home venue, Augusta National Golf Club. EA will change all that, though, with their release of the next iteration of the Tiger Woods PGA series, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters.
As a boxing fan, I’m glad to see Hollywood falling back in love with “The Sweet Science.” First, FX started showing teasers for their new show, Lights Out, which focuses on a former heavyweight champ and his comeback attempt. Then, Mark Wahlberg’s biopic about “Irish” Mickey Ward, The Fighter, opened and started garnering critical acclaim and talk of Oscar consideration. Now, a new trailer for yet another boxing movie has emerged. I’m not familiar with any of the actors, but the movie is called Fight Night: Champion, and... Wait, Fight Night? It’s a game?!?!
Every time I think OnLive is just about to die, they come up with some way to make me think they might just survive. First, they announced that they wouldn’t be charging a monthly subscription fee, which kept some people from discarding the system. Now they’ve announced a partnership with VIZIO that will see the cloud-based gaming system integrated into TVs, Blu-Ray players, mobile phones, and tablet computers.
Another Zelda game, Timmy?
Yes, I know. I'm a man of few interests. But still....have you played Four Swords Adventures? I didn't think so...
Also, this game has the honor of being one of the most difficult to play. Not because it's a rare game, but because of all the hoopla involved. Trust me. Hoopla!
Starring: Timmy
Music from: Four Swords Adventures OST
The recent announcement that Skyrim, the fifth entry in the main Elder Scrolls series, is expected for a 2012 release has fans practically drooling in excitement. What better time, then, to release an awesome mod for one of its predecessors, Morrowind? Warwon, a well-known modder in the ES community, has put together a set of mods, entitled “Morrowind 2011,” that bump the game’s visuals up from “God-Awful” to “God-DAMN!”
The announcement of a new controller-free, motion-sensing interaction device so soon after the release of Microsoft’s Kinect may seem like blatant coat-tail riding, but it’s hard to complain when the company doing the announcing basically created the Kinect. PrimeSense, the people behind the Kinect’s dark sorcery, is teaming with Asus to bring a similar gesture-based control system to PCs.
While playing Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam on my Xbox 360 this weekend, I was surprised to see a new map pop up in the rotation: 'Operation Hastings.' This final multiplayer map was set to be unlocked once 360 players performed 69 million team actions (healing, resupply, repairing, etc.). As of last Thursday, Xbox players were only halfway there, with 36 million actions performed. So how did the map get unlocked so suddenly? Call it a gift.
Does anyone remember the Cerberus Daily News? It was the fictional news feed that came through the Cerberus Network, the DLC portal utilized by Mass Effect 2. Every day, the CDN brought us a new story about the various galactic goings-on of the 22nd century. Guess what; that shit is still going! That’s right, the good folks at BioWare have updated the news feed every day for over 330 straight days, filling players in on the imaginary battles, duels, and cultural events that shape the Mass Effect universe. Yesterday, however, it was announced that the service is being phased out.
The Nintendo 3DS may be months away from release, but thanks to a sneaky factory worker, we’ve got a look at what appears to be a nearly-finished 3DS out in the wild. The video shows no gameplay, but if you wanted to see how the handheld stacks up physically against other Nintendo portable devices, this is the video for you.
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We've been making this show for a whole year! We've had a lot of great times and we've had a lot of laughs. Here is a small sample of some laughs.
Thanks for watching us all year, and we hope you stick around to check out another year of this nonsense!
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Much like respect, infamy, and Boy Scout merit badges, Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam’s final level, "Operation Hastings," must be earned. EA and DICE challenged players on all three platforms (PC, PS3, and Xbox 360) to perform 69 million team actions before the game’s final map would be released. As of today, PC players are the first to unlock Operation Hastings.
Back in the day, Square-Enix used to produce a Final Fantasy game once every year or two. Recently, however, the company has decided that it really, REALLY likes money, and has started cranking out spin-offs and compilations at a much more brisk pace. It looks like they plan to continue that pattern soon, as a European trademark for “Final Fantasy Type-0” has been discovered.
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The recent trend in Marvel video games has been to set the events in an insular reality that's unbound by the often labyrinthine continuity of Marvel's mainstream Universe. Usually, games end up as a mash-up of the classic Marvel Universe, the Ultimate Marvel Universe, and the movie universes, with elements taken from each to create a stand-alone reality. If Marvel's most recet trademark is any indication, however, they may be bucking that trend, and going with a game based on one of the classic MU's most memorable and beloved storylines, Secret Wars.
At this year’s Tokyo Game Show, Spike announced that they’d be bringing their cult-favorite wrestling series, Fire Pro Wrestling, to Xbox Live Arcade. Sadly, only a Japanese release was confirmed, leaving many to wonder if the game would see a release stateside. It looks like someone outside of Japan will be getting some Fire Pro love, however, as Australia’s classifactions board has rated the game, indicating it may see a Western release.
Do you like pressing the "Square" Button on your PS3? Do you like doing it over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over…? Do you like first century China, or ludicrously romanticized versions of it? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then you probably already know that Dynasty Warriors 7 (Really? Seven? Jeez.) is on the way. As of today, whether you care about the game or not, you also know that it’s coming to North American Xbox 360s and PS3s on March 22.
Yup, you read the title right. Raptr a gaming community app that is able to track hours played on the PC, Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Steam, and Xfire reports that the top World of Warcraft: Catacylsm player logged 149 hours during the initial launch week. That's six days straight. I mean, is his/her schedule completely empty? Either that person just likes the game that much, or insane. You decide.
Also in this Raptr Report, the company said the top 11% of all WoW players generated 50% of all playtime hours. It also said that these WoW players stole the most playtime hours from Starcraft 2, Call of Duty: Black Ops, and League of Legends, which are all top notch games. You can read the rest of the WoW:Cataclysm Raptr Report here.
Now I'm a true believer that World of Warcraft is one of the most addictive games out there.
And if you didn't know, according to IGN, first day sales of World of Warcraft: Catacylsm set new records for Blizzard. The expansion sold more than 3.3 million copies world wide in the first 24 hours of its release (approx. $39.99 a piece). The previous WoW expansion Wrath of the Lich King sold a record 2.8 million in 2008. It's been a good year for Blizzard. -.-
Has anyone here even TRIED a feat of strength like this one? Thoughts?? Who plans to clear out next week's schedule and game for 150 hours?
Turbine, the developer of Dungeons & Dragons Online and Lord of the Rings Online, has been in the MMORPG business for over 10 years is currently running a promotion rewarding new accounts of award winning free to play MMORPG Dungeons and Dragons Online and Lord of the Rings Online 250 points for free
Even though 250 Turbine points isn't a lot, it'll definitely give the new people who sign up a nice head start .. over OTHER newbies. LOL. I thought it was pretty interesting that Turbine is offering an incentive for MMO players to NOT play World of Warcraft. Although I'm a little skeptical if this promotion is enough to pull those hardcore WoW players away, but if you guys are like me and want to join the anti-WoW movement, you can read more about this promotion I found on Raptr's blog. March on! And long live free to play MMO's. Not all of us can afford to pay $15 dollars a month just to play a game.
What you guys think? Any WoW players willing to give up your precious to give DDO or LOTRO a try?
Direct sign ups for the free 250 points are found below for ya lazy folks. ;)
Lord of the Rings Online: Sign up here for LOTRO
Dungeons and Dragons Online: Sign up here for DDO
When Capcom announced that Strider Hiryu would definitely not be appearing in Marvel Vs. Capcom 3, it basically discredited the leaked list from last month. That list, however, has proven to be far more accurate than many (including myself) believed it would be. I certainly never thought that M.O.D.O.K., She Hulk, or Tron Bonne would make the final roster, but all have been confirmed. Now, thanks to a portfolio posting on Comicartfans.com (via Shoryuken.com), there’s reason to believe that another character on that list may pan out, and we may know who the game’s boss character is.
