2011年12月28日星期三
Chubby Ryu & More On Around The Net 10.14
Around The Net 10.13.11 » GreatScott!It's KevinPereira andCandaceBailey with Around theNet, and they bring you the best of the best with videos of drunk people trying to accomplish simple tasks, an overweight StreetFighter, one of the craziest BASEjumps around, a stage mishap and an awesome retro commercial.Find the direct video links from Around the Net on Attack of the Show after the jump. Drunk Guy Tries to Cross the Street Base Jumpers in Spain Great Balls O’ Comfort Commercial Students Fall During Play Chubby Ryu
First picture of new 3DS circle pad
Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu has revealed the first image of a peripheral that adds a second circle pad and set of shoulder buttons to 3DS. The picture backs up previous rumours that Nintendo is set to turn the 3DS into a twin-stick device with the release of a first-party peripheral.A Nintendo UK spokesperson told Edge: "We can confirm that Nintendo does plan to release the attachment but that any further announcements on the attachment will be made at some later time by Nintendo."Nintendo has announced plans to hold a "Nintendo 3DS new product announcement conference" in Japan on September 13. Tom Pakinkis
Assassin's Creed Revelations Multiplayer
Assassin's Creed: RevelationsNews (30)Previews (10)ReviewVideos (29)Screenshots (6)Cheats and WalkthroughsAssassin's Creed: RevelationsNews (31)Previews (10)ReviewVideos (29)Screenshots (6)Cheats and WalkthroughsAssassin's Creed: RevelationsNews (28)Previews (10)ReviewVideos (29)Screenshots (6)Cheats and Walkthroughs Assassin's Creed:Revelations will be upon us in just a few short weeks, and while we wait, X-Play's Morgan Webb got the chance to talk with Ubisoft Live Team's Andreane Meunier about the ways multiplayer is going to be even better than before. Get the scoop on the new modes you'll be playing. Assassin's Creed: Revelations Multiplayer Preview »
2011年12月27日星期二
Counter-Strike Global Offensive gets fir
Valve has released the first trailer and a few details for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, the latest iteration of its massively popular multiplayer shooter.Unlike previous Counter-Strike games, Global Offensive is being developed simultaneously for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. According to early reports it'll launch with at least seven maps, accommodating the game's trademark bomb defusal and hostage rescue modes.Maps included in the trailer are dust, Dust2, Aztec, Nuke, inferno, Italy and Office. As well as the classic arsenal of weaponry CS: GO will feature a few new additions including a decoy grenade and a Molotov cocktail, which is shown in the trailer.The trailer also reveals cross-platform play as well as mouse and keyboard support for PS3 players. Check out the trailer below to see it in action.Get More: GameTrailers.com, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive - Exclusive Debut Trailer, PC Games, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360For more nuggets of gameplay information heave a read of Valve's initial CS: GO announcement. Tamoor Hussain
EA PS Vita 'has a better chance than 3DS
PlayStation Vita has "a better chance" of success than Nintendo's troubled 3DS, reckons EA Labels president Frank Gibeau. Speaking to CVG in Cologne last week, the former EA Games boss predicted that Sony's combination of innovation, technology and a strong software line-up will give the platform holder a smoother experience than Nintendo, which was forced to introduce a 3DS price cut less than five months after launch."I think that part of the videogame business is tough right now because they have had some significant competition come in that was totally disruptive, and that was the smartphone," Gibeau said."I think [Sony has] got a shot because they have some really unique innovation in the control scheme, the technology and the screen. It's got a lot of social features now so that you can actually communicate with your friends and be social. "You can't ring them up by putting the device up to your ear but in general I think they've got most of the capabilities that you'd find in a smart phone, with some unique capabilities that make them stand out."The EA Labels president said Vita's software line-up will have the edge on Nintendo's handheld."I don't think they're quite in the same boat as the 3DS... the 3DS was a really interesting piece of technology but I think there was some confusion over it and the title slate was a little different," he said. "I think Vita has a better chance because it has a stronger title slate at launch. PSP's had a great run in Europe as a device, it seems to have reached a much larger audience here than it did in North America. So I think they've got a good shot. We're going to publish a few games on it and see how it develops."In the same interview, the EA Labels president told CVG the publisher is looking to re-imagine and bring back "a couple" of classic franchises. Andy Robinson
Australia's newest Mana Bar opens for bus
Those of us fortunate enough to reside in Brisbane or Melbourne will find it easier than most to combine a night of gaming and drinking by heading over to the Mana Bar, Australia's only venues that allow patrons to play the latest games across a range of platforms while downing videogame-themed beverages. Ed from GAME TV recently visited Mana Bar's new Melbourne branch to see what all the fuss was about. And even though everyone was too scared to challenge his superior Street Fighter skills it looked like the evening was going off - check it out in the video below, and catch each episode of GAME TV here.
2011年12月26日星期一
Batman Arkham City - Joker's Carnival DL
Tesco is offering an exclusive Joker's Carnival Challenge Map to customers who pre-order Batman: Arkham City. Here's the official description of the DLC: "Are you brave enough to step into the Joker's house of fun? Can you defeat armies of deranged killers in a fight to the finish, hosted by the clown prince of crime in a twisted game show where the only prize is survival?"Tesco says those who pre-order the game will receive a code to unlock the content within two business days after their order ships.Yesterday, Microsoft revealed a very cool-looking Batman: Arkham City themed Xbox 360.The latest two batches of Arkham City screens have shown off Penguin's museum and Mr Freeze. Tom Ivan
Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3 was originall
Although Capcom has previously said Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3 was 'too big' to be released as DLC, it has now revealed the updated package did start off as a planned digital release. In a interview with Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu, Capcom staffers confirmed that the game transitioned from DLC to a standalone retail product with a budget price due to "the March Tohoku disaster, and staff health issues".Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3 was unveiled last week at ComicCon. It will include twelve new fighters, changes to balance the game, a new user-interface, a spectator mode and "an overall improved online experience along with other new modes and enhancements". The Marvel Vs Capcom 3 team also said in the interview that there will be downloadable content for the Ultimate package in the form of costumes and new modes, teasing a game type in which players have unlimited Hyper Combos. Our heads hurt just thinking about the madness that will cause.Development on the game is currently 80 percent complete, ahead of its scheduled release in November.
Microsoft unveils inevitable Modern Warfa
Microsoft's unveiled the inevitable Modern Warfare 3 edition Xbox 360.The 320GB consoles comes bundled with two custom wireless controllers, a copy of Modern Warfare 3 and features custom sounds when the console is turned on. A one month subscription to Xbox Live Gold is also included, as well as exclusive avatar items.Here's Microsoft's Major Nelson trying to make it look rock 'n roll:If you did miss the Call of Duty XP madness last night, stick your eyes on the first official Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer details, plus our Modern Warfare 3 hands-on from Los Angeles.For the word-shy, we've also posted video interviews on Call of Duty Elite and Modern Warfare 3 itself. Andy Robinson
Rollercoaster Tycoon rolling to 3DS - fir
Atari/Namco Bandai has confirmed the revival of theme park building sim Roller Coaster Tycoon,福州担保, which is winging its way to 3DS next year. We remember playing Theme Park for hours on our Super Nintendos,福州贷款, but if you were more into PC gaming in the late '90s you might remember the brilliant Rollercoaster Tycoon. The full 3D theme park sim,福州担保公司, which has sold 11 million units since its release in 1999, lets you build a full theme park an almost overwhelming number of options and a deep rollercoaster customisation tool. Then put on your business hat and manage every aspect of your park's finances until you're successful enough to move on to the next country and do it all again. Rollercoaster Tycoon 3D contains a new 'Coaster Story' mode, which promises to "blend together tutorials and park challenges into a cohesive and entertaining narrative".According to Atari: "Choose your own player character and set off on a journey around the world to expand your roller coaster empire. As you progress, you'll unlock tons of unique attractions, themes, amenities and more."The game will also have a 'Park Sandbox' mode which lets you jump in and just build a park. You'll also be able to share your park via the 3DS' "advanced networking capabilities" - whether this means StreetPass and/or full online functionality is unclear.The game's in development at n-Space - the team often responsible for DS versions of blockbuster games such as the Call of Duty series, Goldeneye 007 and Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. It's set to launch in a vague '2012'. Check out the first trailer below: Mike Jackson
Australia only Batman Arkham City pre-or
It feels like ages until Batman: Arkham City is due to hit shelves on October 19,福州担保公司, and to further excite anticipation/pain Warner Bros have announced an exclusive pre-order package for Australians. What's in the box: the Arkham City Limited Steel Book edition The Batman: Arkham City Limited Steel Book Edition is available to Australia and New Zealand fans only through EB Games,福州担保, with orders for the limited edition package open now.The bonus content includes, in addition to the game, a limited edition Steel Book Case, Joker Carnival Challenge map DLC, 1970's Batsuit Skin DLC and the Batman Under the Red Hood animated movie, available on Blu-ray for PS3 and DVD for Xbox and PC.Now, back to watching the clock...
Blizzard defends Diablo 3 real-money auct
Blizzard has revealed that Diablo 3 will have a new auction house feature that will let player buy and sell items with real money. Blizzard executive VP Rob Pardo made the announcement at a recent presentation, explaining that the feature comes in reaction to the thriving black markets that saw people exchanging items for real cash with previous Diablo games. Instead of trying to stop real cash purchases,防近视眼笔, Diablo 3 embraces it,防近视笔, he explained. "People were going to do it anyway,预防近视笔, and this way it's secure," he said, later defending the feature against the suggestion players could spend more time in the auction room than actually playing the game. "As long as players are having fun, whatever they're doing, I consider that a success," he said. Players can list anything from weapons, armour, gold or even characters themselves in an auction house and sell them to other players for real-world moolah. Players will be able to make a limited number of free listing per week, but otherwise Blizzard will charge a small fee and take a cut of the final sale amount. Blizzard also revealed that the game will require a constant online connection to be played.
2011年12月22日星期四
3DS on top in Japan
3DS held the top spot on the Japanese hardware chart during the week ended July 24, beating out PSP by around 5,000 sales. PS3 remained the top selling home console, while DSi and DSi LL came in ahead of Xbox 360.On the software front, Everyone's Rhythm Heaven for Wii debuted at No.1, followed by fellow new entries Sengoku Basara Chronicle Heroes for PSP and No More Heroes Red Zone Edition for PS3.The PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of Alice Madness Returns made their chart bows at No.9 and No.17 respectively, while Sniper Ghost Warrior for PS3 entered at No.16, Andriasang reports.Weekly hardware sales (previous week) 3DS: 31,826 (46,637)PSP: 26,854 (26,551)PS3: 23,343 (23,322)Wii: 17,114 (14,237)DSi LL: 5,258 (4,693)DSi: 4,921 (4,384)Xbox 360: 1,546 (1,734)PS2: 1,475 (1,405)DS Lite: 155 (131)PSP go: 14 (14)Weekly software sales 01. Everyone's Rhythm Heaven (Nintendo)02. Sengoku Basara Chronicle Heroes (Capcom)03. No More Heroes Red Zone Edition (MMV)04. Inazuma Eleven Strikers (Level 5)05. Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2011 (Konami)06. Taiko Drum Master Portable DX (Namco Bandai)07. Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2011 (Konami)08. Noora And The Time Studio (Atlus)09. Alice Madness Returns (EA)10. Wii Sports Resort (Nintendo)Last week, Nintendo announced global plans to slash the price of the 3DS following lacklustre sales.
AAA retail model 'crushing innovation' -
Heavenly Sword, Enslaved and DmC developer Ninja Theory says it can't wait for digital distribution to take centre stage, claiming that the current "big retail model is creaking". When asked by GamesIndustry.biz about the possibility of the developer working on multiple smaller titles rather than one big one at any given time, creative chief Tameem Antoniades said that something has to give both at his own company and in the industry more generally."It's something we talk about often," he said, "We're in this kind of AAA bracket, I guess you could call it."High budget, high stakes retail model - the barriers to entry for that are so high, so difficult, that we seem to be getting, being offered, decent work in that area. It's hard to say no when you've got a team of 100 and you have to keep the payroll going. Another big project comes along, you tend to go for it. "There's always an opportunity between projects to explore things, a lot of team members are hobbyists, they create their own iPhone games and things like that so I can see us kind of taking a punt with that," he continued. "The whole digital revolution is happening now and it can't come soon enough. The model we're under, the big retail model, is creaking."It's such an opportunity for fun creative games to reach a target audience, there's this stranglehold that the AAA retail model has which I think is just crushing innovation and access to creative content."If you're paying that much for a game, you don't want to take chances. You want everything to be there, all the feature sets. You want it to be a known experience, guaranteed fun. That's not healthy."The health hazards of a AAA dominated industry were considered by Naughty Dog co-founder Jason Rubin last year, who came to pretty much the same conclusion as Antoniades. Tom Pakinkis
Katamari Damacy Announced For The PlaySta
Katamari DamacyNews (1)PreviewsReviewVideosScreenshotsCheats and Walkthroughs Namco Bandai announced that a new version of Katamari Damacy is coming for the PlayStation Vita. The game is just called Katamari Damacy for now, and according to Namco, the game "will use the console’s unique front touch screen and rear touch pad to bring fingertip control to the series for the first time."You'll once again be playing as the adorable Prince as the King of All Cosmos sends you on tasks to roll up just about everything. You'll be rolling up items large and small, inanimate and alive, from ants all the way up Mount Fuji. With the Vita version of the game, you'll be able to use the rear touch pad of the system to stretch the ball horizontally or vertically to pick up more objects or squeeze through gaps. I love every single Katamari Damacy game and find them all equally charming and hilarious. With the new gameplay elements that allow you to stretch the ball around, I'm sure the team will put out something even more imaginative than ever before. Are you excited for a Katamari Damacy title for the PlayStation Vita?Have something to share? Sitting on a news tip? E-mail me. You can also follow me on Twitter!