2011年11月30日星期三
Robogymnast & More On Around The Net 9.28
Around The Net 9.27.11 » Today's Around theNet takes a detour with the robot Olympics, thanks to this crazy robogymnast video. Kevin Pereira and Candace Bailey also bring you Episode 2 of Guy on a Buffalo, what happens when you walk in on your parents, a PSA about steamrollers and a longboard fail.Find the direct video links from Around the Net on Attack of the Show after the jump. Robogymnast Guy on a Buffalo pt. 2 Strange Sounds Upstairs Steamrollers: Not Just for Crushing People Longboard Fail
Video Activision's explosive Call of Dut
Did you know Activision held a rather large Modern Warfare-themed event in LA last week called Call of Duty XP?Going by the amount of guns plastered over our front page, we reckon you probably did. What you probably didn't know, however, is that inside the Modern Warfare expo the publisher was keenly shoving attendees inside top-of-the-range Jeeps to engage in mock Call of Duty shoot outs.As you can see in the video below, Activision's event organisers went to great lengths to both thrill CVG's XP crew and try to sell them new Jeeps (the automobile brand did sponsor the event, after all). Watch in HD No comments yet, be the first! In case you missed the Call of Duty XP madness, 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
Golf Star- Hole in Two
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GolfStar doesn’t reinvent golfing games. It’s similar to other games in its class but succeeds in being a fun, fluid and faithful representation of golf. Simple pick up and play mechanics will appeal to many and good course structure in addition to a large international community compensate for its uninspired visuals. The elevator music may grate, but it’s a welcome foray into the online multiplayer sports arena. GolfStar doesn’t take itself too seriously; it’s just fun online golf.。
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That’s not all; golfers also have access to special skills bought with Skill Points. These unique abilities live in an action bar at the bottom of the screen, similar to any traditional MMO you may have seen over the past ten years, and provide an ample number of special shots that can be used on the green. Twist shots, approach shots and bunker shots – There’s a skill for every situation you may find yourself in. Skills can be upgraded in time, further increasing their usefulness, giving a strong incentive to see games through and reap the rewards.。
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Golf is an interesting sport. To outsiders, it’s men swinging clubs at white balls in the hope they land in a hole. To fans, it’s a hugely challenging game that requires immense patience, skill and accuracy. Golf is often considered to be one of those sports that is more entertaining to play than to watch, but based on the sales of a certain well-known video game franchise fans love to sink their teeth into virtual renditions of their favourite sport. GolfStar aims to capitalize on this popularity and take “the game” into an online multiplayer arena. Hundreds of other club-wielding jumper-wearing players can tee off against one another, and although I was sceptical about how well such a basic premise could translate, I quickly discovered there’s a lot more to MMO golf than meets the eye.。
Golf games can’t help but be similar to each other. There’s only so many ways you can hit a ball and whichever way you look at it, the fundamentals of golfing were firmly mastered in video game form many years ago. Although I will try to avoid comparing it to other online golf titles, GolfStar doesn’t stray too far from the tried and tested formula. It has everything you would expect from a title in this genre, wrapped up in a sweet arcade presentation.。
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Once registered, a helpful tutorial guides you through the basics of the game. The core golfing mechanic is a relatively simple one. Two meters represent power and accuracy. Power is charged by holding the spacebar down and releasing it at the desired power level. Accuracy is determined by how close a reticule is to the centre of the accuracy circle. Both are simple timing games, and whilst you can reposition your shot and change clubs, that’s all it takes to take a shot in a basic game of GolfStar.。
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When you’re not teeing off, a central plaza area is where players meet, chat and establish games. It acts as a hub for all of the game’s features including stores, locker rooms, record lists and character development screens. The store funds the game, with real-world transactions paying for the most exclusive products available. Making up for the lack of character customization during the actual creation process, the store stocks a large amount of weird and wonderful clothing items for your golfer in addition to a variety of buffs, clubs and other items. They are not vanity items either, with many increasing the stats of your golfing hero. There are two currencies to get to grips with, one is topped up via real world money and the other is a reward for good play on the green (nice swings, accuracy and games). Naturally premium items require the use of paid-for Star Cash, but there’s a good amount of stuff available for those who play for free, even If the prices are a little steep.。
There aren’t a huge number of courses to choose from, but it’s still possible to have an enjoyable eighteen hole game with what’s available. Players take their shots at the same time too, so there’s no need to sit through another player’s excruciating attempts at getting out of a bunker before it’s your turn to swing. Clubs can be upgraded giving you the ability to hone and refine your arsenal to your particular taste and playing style. At the end of each game experience cash and items are dished out to the players, along with a neat podium scene before returning to the plaza.。
Of course all of this substance would be useless without a realistic interpretation of the sport. Thankfully, GolfStar gets the basics right. Trajectory, slopes, and wind direction all play a part in your swing. Trees need to be avoided, bunkers are as cruel as ever and the rough disrupts accuracy. It makes for a competent game of golf even with the simple control scheme. Putting is also well done, with a grid outline indicating the presence of slopes and the depth at which they sink. Every shot counts, and it makes a successful birdy all the more satisfying.。
Of course, hitting the spacebar key all day would bore anyone. Your golfer has many tricks up his sleeve and even more in his caddy. As your character levels up, ability points are earned on the green and deposited into four different areas - Power (increasing range), Impact (making nice shots easier to make), Control (improving accuracy) and Stamina (helps swings in rougher areas and increases consistency).。
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GolfStar at its core is a social experience. Players are encouraged to mingle, chat and compete with one another, which is why I was confused by the sheer lack of customization options for my golfer. With only four characters to choose from and very limited facial options, players in GolfStar are clones rather than individual characters. The four free golfers that are available at creation aren’t particularly inspiring either, and I’m pretty sure one of them is too young to be playing eighteen hole golf in the first place. Perhaps someone else is driving the caddy.。
2011年11月29日星期二
BloodRayne Betrayal XBLA release date pul
Okay. Cross out all those other calendar entries you had for BloodRayne Betrayal. This release date is definite this time. Probably. The Xbox Live Arcade version of Majesco's bloody 2D brawler has been pulled forward from October 5 to September 7. BloodRayne: Betrayal is in development at WayForward, the team who breathed new life into the Contra (Probotector) series on DS with the brilliant Contra 4 in 2007. Rayne's first outing since the 2004 BloodRayne 2 on PS2 sees her slashing through side-scrolling 2D levels with a combination of gun and melee attacks. And it looks wicked. Mike Jackson
250GB Xbox 360 gets matte finish
The slim Xbox 360 is currently available in 250GB and 4GB variations, the first with a shiny finish and the second with a matte one. But this autumn Microsoft will reportedly launch the 250GB model with a matte finish, basically meaning less fingerprints and other marks.We've got some images that were released to press, but no other official details from Microsoft. We've sent the company a mail asking about it though.Late last month, Microsoft announced a new Xbox 360 wireless Bluetooth headset and Media Remote set for release this November. Tom Ivan
Early Access Realm of the Titans Hero Pre
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Ultimate- Balancing Spear: Ritter throws a spear. On impact it takes an average of the enemy’s hp and mp and knocks both bars to this average. This is a very devastating ranged move to punish opponents that are out of mana but still high in hp.。
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Misrefel represents one of the most feared of the offensive heroes. Her ability to deal damage at range and up close makes her a threat from any positioning. Only oppose her if you have a very good back up plan or you will find yourself another victim in her long killing streaks.。
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By Darren Henderson (DizzyPW), OnRPG Editor-in-Chief。
Ultimate- Blade of Vengeance: Misrefel launches her twin blades which track a target dealing considerable damage and slowing on impact.。
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Ultimate- Siege Mode: Siege Mode grants ranged attacks with 100% splash damage for a duration of 40 seconds. The area of the splash damage is a sizable 300 units.。
The Offensive heroes are true to their name. They get up in your face, or blow you away with ranged physical damage like no one else can. If left unchecked, they will build into nightmarish foes that nothing will stand against come end game.。
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Some OnRPG viewers may already be aware of Haz’zard from the hero showcase we did on him recently. I thought he seemed quite horrifying in the hero showcase, and he met all expectations when facing him ingame. Haz’zard’s ability to cause wide spread damage to an area is borderline absurd. In any team battle you have to take Haz’zard out asap or your entire team will be stunned and burnt to a crisp.。
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Ultimate- Spirit Link: Charm a neutral creep that inherits Deccat’s base defense and magic resist. Charmed creep also inherits damage, attack speed, and health!。
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Ultimate- Thunder Clap: Nevetira’s ultimate is one of the most spectacular and dreadful to watch in the game. She fires a volley of her thunder balls in a fan shape, slowing spreading out from their initial location. When you hit the spell button again the balls freeze in place for a quick moment. They will sparkle with energy and then target the nearest enemy and fly at them, doing 120 damage, 80 AoE damage, and causing a 0.1 second stun for each ball that hits a target. Ouch!。
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Now to get back on topic! It’s the best and worst time in a game development cycle for Aeria Games this week. Their prized game, Realm of the Titans, which they have spent countless after hours testing and honing over the past year is finally amping up for closed beta access this Wednesday! Beta keys and press releases are being sent out, and there’s no turning back now!。
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Ultimate- Time Bomb: A time bomb is attached to an enemy unit. After a considerable wait, the bomb explodes, dealing massive AoE damage. However if the hero dies prematurely, the bomb goes off immediately, making this ultimate a powerful surprise to throw on a nearly dead hero in the middle of the confusion of a team battle.。
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Ultimate- Thousand Flames: Haz’zard releases multiple rings of fire that spread outward almost endlessly, at a speed of 300 units per second. If you’re stuck inside this range for the full duration, your chance of survival is extremely low.。
Silvar, aka the Houdini of the Woods, can initiate team fights and flee with hardly a scratch on him. This living treant might not be able to withstand the damage of some defensive heroes, but you’ll never catch him to finish him off!。
I think the Curse representative summed Samurai Spirit up best at our private press preview. “His ultimate can’t be targeted, runs faster than me, and deals massive damage. How is this balanced?” Samurai Spirit is a relentless pursuer that would sooner die than let his target escape him. If played right, all team fights should give your team a 1 member advantage.。
Abraxas is an interesting hero because he looks far too bad ass to be labeled as a support hero. He functions similar to the Demon Judge but with a few tricks that can save allies who get stuck in a tight spot.。
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Now you have a strong knowledge of both the titan skills and heroes available to you in Realm of the Titans. With just days away until closed beta, it’s time to get together with your team and start theory crafting on what team builds you will use to dominate the Realm. Even now I feel a bit fidgety wishing I was at home playing ROTT instead of at work writing about it.。
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Ultimate- Liaison to Hell: Dead Rider links enemy souls together. The enemy with the lowest hp takes extra damage based on the damage inflicted on his nearby teammates. This ultimate is nasty if you do not realize it is in effect because even if you hide on the back line, the damage inflicted on your tanks will still reach you.。
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Spell casters play the role of controller in Realm of the Titans. Although they don’t dish out quite as much consistent DPS as the offensive heroes, their spells usually come with crippling side effects, aoe damage, and are incredibly powerful for ganking heroes in the early games when magic resistance is low and base damage is high. A properly played spell caster can set the pace of a match in the early game to help support offensive heroes build into unopposed end game monsters.。
Ultimate- Shaman King’s Curse: Pua-Pua is afflicted by the King’s Curse. This transforms him into a powerful buff action hero for a 25 second duration.。
Ultimate- Sword Storm: Concentrate Energy for 3 seconds or discharge on command. The longer you channel, the more damaging the swords are. Swords spread out in a line, shoot forward and converge on a target, and then break apart in a fan shape dealing more damage to foes caught behind the target.。
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I myself have been having a blast seeing the various heroes in action while playing with my new friends at MOBAcast. We had a fun 3v3 scrimmage against them last weekend and Colby made a video of the epicness so check it out HERE. After less than a week of hands on time, things are starting to feel familiar and intuitive. Denying, last hitting, and harassing all form together into an intricate dance akin to a life and death piano tune (Ok I might have spent a bit too much time on Yue).。
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Flame Wing is best described as the Ashe of Realm of the Titans. Through constant harass, he will whittle you down and then burst into action to steal a long range kill. Beware letting this hero free farm gold at all costs!。
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Deccat is quite a tricky offensive hero. He’s hard to characterize but deadly if played in the right hands. Using traps and CC, he will leave you at the mercy of his ultimate.。
Casteele is tough to peg in one archetype of hero. However, due to his turret system that works similarly to heimerdinger, I classified him as a defensive hero for his intense ability to lock a lane down and punish anyone who overextends on the enemy team gunning for a kill. Casteele makes for quite the distraction himself to pull fire off hurting allies.。
Ultimate- Piercing Barrage: Flame Wing Fires a barrage of arrows that penetrate through targets and continue forward. He is immobilized while in this state but can still aim in various directions.。
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This nasty tiger-like.. . creature might be just a cute little kitty by himself. But in a team battle he is MVP. His ability to unleash the best in all of his teammates makes him truly shine as both a defensive and supportive hero.。
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Ultimate- Order of Execution: Demon Judge places a death warrant on an enemy, causing damage over time to the marked foe. If a set amount of damage is inflicted to the target during the duration of the Order, a large additional amount of damage will be incurred at the conclusion of the hex.。
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It’s likely because I’m a major Sona fan, but Yue fits so well into my usual playstyle that I ended up turning her into a carry hero against Realm of the Titan’s own GM team in our preview event. She is a jack of all trades support hero, featuring a heal, a slow, a shield, and a silence. This unpredictable ghostly musician is a game changer in the right hands.。
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Ultimate- Majesty: Majesty is a two sided ultimate that can be used on allies or enemies. When used on enemies, you can visibility of the enemy while simultaneously doing damage over time and lowering all of their resistances. This is invaluable against heroes utilizing stealth or very mobile heroes that attempt to juke your team by running through the jungle. When Majesty is used on allies, it buffs all of their defenses and recovers a portion of their hp.。
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Marroc is a hybrid hero that deals much more damage than the average support hero. His twin blades pack a punch and his ultimate can turn any team fight into a one sided massacre.。
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As a support in Realm of the Titans, you carry the responsibility of three major roles. Deny, map awareness, and CC. Since supports aren’t as reliant as other heroes on farming gold, they are much more capable of focusing on your own minions and using the deny mechanic to last hit minions before enemies do, denying your opponents of valuable gold and experience. Since wards (items that grant vision in a set area of the map) are so cheap, it’s also best if supports keep wards up in all the major chokepoints of the map to give allies early warning of incoming ganks. Supports also excel at crowd control abilities, whether it be delayed damage (aka psychological damage), heals, or silencing spells.。
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If you are playing one of these monsters, it’s your job to tell your team what’s up and ensure their strategy is based around getting you maxed out on all your stats as soon as possible. If you are against them, it’s time to deny minions, tower hug, and do whatever you can to shut them down while they are still vulnerable in the early game.。
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Ultimate- : God Destroyer: Soul Taker vaults through the air to a target location, causing massive AoE damage on impact.。
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Nevetira is a spicy little vixen that looks and feels like an unholy love child between LoL’s Janna and Ryze. With bursts of lightning, speed boosting powers, and a ranged tornado at her disposal, she will leave you harassed and confused.。
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You may recognize him from OnRPG’s noob stomper image I posted earlier in the month. Aether is a glass cannon with far too many skill shots to count. But if played properly, he can be considered the most dangerous hero on the map, causing massive constant damage at melee and ranged distances.。
My award for most entertaining hero in Realm of the Titans goes to this weird little man. Though he can be played more as a spell caster than a support, I more preferred focusing on the support side of his build. He carries a large box on his back full of more tricks than Fiddle could hold a candle to. One of his most signature abilities is to create a clone of an enemy hero. The clone saps the power from the original Hero, channeling it as its own. And if Gadgetmeister attacks the clone, real damage is done to the original hero. And this isn’t even his ultimate!。
Soul Taker is quite a conundrum. Though not fast moving, he brings immense damage to targets he can slice his blades through. Most make the mistake of going toe to toe with him and then kiting thinking that the advantage is theirs due to Soul Taker’s inability to keep up with them. That’s usually their final mistake..。
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Anyhow I felt it would be best to give a brief description of the heroes available at launch and what makes them each so special. This way OnRPG viewers will be in the know and get who they want on day 1 instead of fumbling through dozens of champions that don’t fit their play style and end up spending closed beta in the proverbial ELO Hell.。
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Welcome back to episode 3 of OnRPG’s Early Access: Realm of the Titans series, focusing on the Heroes themselves! Before we get started I wanted to give a shout out to a fantastic artist named Ajka (Alicja Chrena) I met at Anime Expo who helped me bring to life the image of what Dizzy from Guilty Gear would look like inside the world of League of Legends.。
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Ritter is the poster child for a Knight in Shining Armor. Acting as half tank and half support, he rides the front lines disrupting enemy heroes left and right while soaking up damage and protecting his more vulnerable teammates. He is definitely a high skill cap champion though so expect a few beat downs before you get the hang of him.。
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As thanks for everyone who has followed this Early Access series, we will be providing keys granting guaranteed access to Realm of the Titans as well as a starter pack of goodies courtesy of Aeria Games. Stay tuned as the keys will become available later this week!。
Ultimate- Binding Chains: Within a range of 1500 units, Sealed Beast boosts all allies’ speed to equal the fastest ally. All enemies caught in the range will move as slow as their currently slowest moving teammate.。
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Ultimate- Dragon Evil Release: Marroc releases the spirit of a fiery dragon from his blades, targeting and chasing a selected enemy hero for a period of time. This dragon will also damage any enemies it encounters while chasing the enemy hero. In a worst case scenario this skill will send a skilled enemy hero running for their life to protect their teammates. In the best case scenario, the enemy will be clueless who the dragon is chasing and result in a breakdown of enemy formations and an ensuing ace.。
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Oh Pua.. how I despise you! You’re the Teemo of the ROTT world.. except Pua-Pua goes where he pleases! His Mid-Range tribal dart gun can cut down a wary enemy before they recognize its happening.。
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Ultimate- Overgrowth: Silvar weaves roots through the ground, snaring nearby enemies and doing 80 damage per second.。
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Don’t let the name fool you. Defensive heroes can still pack a punch in many cases. However these tanks can survive through virtually anything if built for it and still come out on top. Masters of split pushing and overextension, no one can scout or disrupt the enemy team quite like this set of heroes.。
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Ultimate- Melody of Sorrow: Yue channels a tune that spreads similar to Haz’zard’s Thousand Flames ultimate. After a short period of time it takes effect, silencing and damaging enemies for every second they remain within her 1200 unit range. If uninterrupted, she seems to be able to channel this spell for 20 seconds straight if mana permits.。
Although I was unable to see much of the Demon Judge in play, his ability to support an offensive carry is uncanny and dangerous. The Demon Judge acts as the ultimate target caller in team battles, amplifying the power of his teammates so long as they follow his orders. Speaking of orders, opponents will have to be quick on their feet to get out of his ultimate alive.。
Ultimate- Tidal Wave: Summons a tidal wave that crashes forward, pushing enemies and minions 3,000 units back from the origin of the wave. This is amazing for buying your team time after losing a team battle.。
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Tide Walker is a goofy little critter. He takes on the form of something between a sea monkey and a bull frog. His mastery over water spells and disruption is no joke though. He also has one of the greatest utility ultimates in the current game.。
This nasty little goblin-like creature and his trusted mount spread discord and chaos quickly and efficiently all over the map. Due to insane mobility, Dead Rider is a top tier roamer who will leave opponents in fear of overextending away from their towers’ protection. However not even this can save a team from Dead Rider’s team fight killing ultimate.。
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Ultimate- Crimson Fury: Summons a giant samurai warrior who relentlessly pursues an enemy hero. Samurai Spirit can teleport to his summon at any time during its short duration.
Twisted Metal delayed to 2012
PS3 exclusive Twisted Metal has been delayed from its previously targeted October 4 release until "early 2012" to allow for extra polishing, Eat Sleep Play co-founder David Jaffe said today. Writing on the PlayStation Blog, Jaffe said: "A lot of dedicated, supportive, passionate Twisted Metal fans have been waiting for the return of Calypso's demented contest for a long time but the truth is: we're just not ready yet."It sucks bad when games miss their announced launch dates. We're gamers too and we know how annoying it is. It's disappointing and frustrating and it really takes the wind out of your sails if you're a fan that has been looking forward to playing a title for a long time."Thing is, you gotta trust me when I tell you that - with this extra time for tuning and polish - the game is going to be so much better than it already is... There's a great, classic industry saying by legendary Nintendo designer - and personal hero - Shigeru Miyamoto that goes a little something like this: 'A late game is only late until it ships. A bad game is bad until the end of time."We plan to ship the best Twisted Metal ever made... Most importantly, we plan on treating you - the kind folks who play our game (and pay our bills) - like the VIPs that you are. You only deserve our best and we appreciate your understanding as we take a little more time to guarantee that our best is what we deliver." Tom Ivan
New budget PSP aimed at youngsters, says
Sony has said the budget PSP model revealed at GamesCom last month will be targeted at a "very young" audience. Set to launch this autumn for €99, the PSP E-1000 lacks wi-fi capabilities but will offer access to the full catalogue of PSP software either on UMD or from the PlayStation Store via Media Go."You will see the audience skew younger," Sony Computer Entertainment Europe boss Jim Ryan told MCV. "At €99/£89 it will make a great Christmas gift. It's a device to play UMD games. It's all for the audience."If we are going to take PSP very young - teens and much younger - they are happy to just play the game. If taking wi-fi out is the price to pay, we're happy to. The €99 price tag is a real barrier that we've got under which will help us lift off."Sony is offering discounts on 100 digital PSP titles this month as part of the PSP Power Sale promotion. Tom Ivan
2011年11月28日星期一
Wii U price, release date to be announced
Nintendo won't announce the price and release date for Wii U until 2012, president Satoru Iwata has confirmed. Speaking to investors following the company's disappointing first quarter financial results, the executive said: "Since the Wii U we showed you at the E3 show in June was still in the development phase without very specific proposals on the software titles, we are going to announce the release date and the price next year when we are able to explain the specific proposals."All we know for certain at this point is that Wii U is planned for release next year after March 31.Iwata also admitted Nintendo is concerned about the possibility that the drastic 3DS price cut barely six months into the system's lifecycle could make potential early Wii U adopters hold out in the hopes of something similar."With regard to the influence on the Wii U, what we have to take most seriously is that the price markdown could damage the trust of the consumers who bought the Nintendo 3DS just after the launch," he said. "I feel greatly accountable for it. Our decision of the price markdown this time has a side effect that, at the launch of the Wii U, people may feel that the price might drop in the near future if they wait. What we will be able to do to recover the consumers' trust before the launch of the Wii U is very important to us." Tom Ivan
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
Need For Speed The Run trailer reveals 91
Here's a new trailer revealing the new Porsche 911 Carrera S racing along mountain roads in Need For Speed The Run.According to EA's blurb, it's got around 500hp and 800 lbs of torque. That sounded ridiculous to us so we checked Porsche's official website, which says it's got 400hp and 325 lb.-ft.So since we're making shit up, EA, let's just say it has a jet engine and can get to 756mph in three seconds. And cook you egg on toast.You will only be seeing this car in your garage if you grab the Limited Edition version of the game. It joins the stunning Lamborghini Aventador and the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 as perks for your extra cash.It's out on November 17. Mike Jackson
2011年11月27日星期日
Marcus “djWHEAT” Graham and James “
TwitchTV, one of the world's largest video game broadcasting websites have announced that eSports legends Marcus “djWHEAT” Graham and James “2GD” Harding will be joining their team to help the company elevate eSports to the next level. The two key hires bring some of the most passionate members in competitive gaming under one roof, and the two will "collectively strengthen TwitchTV’s impact on the live video game streaming industry." Marcus Graham has been in the eSports business for over 12 years and is a true competitive gaming ambassador. He currently hosts many eSports related shows on OneMoreGame.TV, works for Major League Gaming, and he'll now work as TwitchTV's eSports Manager to manage relationships and business development with the world’s leading eSports personalities, leagues, tournaments and other organizations. We talked to Marcus at MLG Anaheim where he told us all about what it takes to be a MLG commentator. StarCraft 2 Major League Gaming Commentator djWHEAT » James Harding, who also has over 12 years of experience in the eSports industry will take up the role of leading TwitchTV's new European initiative in Stockholm, Sweden. I believe that with these two nerd ballers on board, TwitchTV will continue to go above and beyond in the competitive gaming space. The company already puts on premiere broadcasts each and every day, so if you're interested in watching some high quality competitive gaming, there's no better time than right now. Have something to share? Sitting on a news tip? E-mail me. You can also follow me on Twitter!
US Nintendo downloads
This week's list of new US Nintendo downloads brings eight more games, videos and apps to Wii, DSi and 3DS. Super Nintendo action game The Ignition Factor, which hit the Japanese and EU Wii Virtual Console stores month ago, has finally arrived for US Wii gamers, along with Game Boy platformer Gargoyle's Quest on the 3DS Virtual Console. Here's the full list:Nintendo eShopGARGOYLE'S QUEST - The Ghoul Realm is threatened once again. As the gargoyle Firebrand, you are destined to become the Red Blaze - the same powerful force that fought back the Destroyers so long ago. (For Nintendo 3DS)Nintendo VideoBlue Man Group, "Upgrade Your Life" - Ding Dong! It's the Upgrade Your Life Kit via special delivery for Blue Man Group! Hit the red button to change your world and upgrade to 3D with a flip of a switch! Available Aug. 26 at 3 p.m. PT.(For Nintendo 3DS)Moving Still - No surprises at the starting point, no surprises at the point of arrival. To feel the monotony of a recurring journey made too many times. Available Aug. 30 at 3 p.m. PT. (For Nintendo 3DS)Virtual ConsoleThe Ignition Factor - Take control of a brave firefighter as he battles to save people from towering infernos and flame-filled factories. Can you keep your cool and save everyone in a constantly changing environment? (For Wii)Also new this week: Let's Create! Pottery (Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare) Magical Whip: Wizards of Phantasmal Forest (Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare) Calculator (Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare) Kyotokei (demo version) (WiiWare)As always, you can check out videos and screenshots for some of the above titles through the source link. Mike Jackson
Vita price not a reaction to Nintendo 3DS
Sony's $249 (€249) price tag for PlayStation Vita was not a reaction to the affordable pricetag Nintendo slapped on its 3DS handheld, according to Sony. 3DS was originally launched at the same price in the US in March - until Nintendo chopped a third off the device's RRP in July.Despite having a greatly superior feature set, Vita will launch at approximately the same RRP as its predecessor, Sony's PSP."$250 or €250 has always been our target price to hit for PS Vita, since the beginning of the development of the platform in 2008," Sony's global studios boss Shuhei Yoshida told the latest issue of Edge."We did not price PS Vita to match 3DS. Consumers have to see the value to shell out their hard-earned money, so each product must have the right price to meet the consumers' perception of the value proposition of each product. We believe €250 - €300 for the 3G/WiFit model - is the right price for PS Vita."Vita, which has been dubbed the "easiest PlayStation platform to develop for" won't be hitting Europe and the US until next year - but is set for release in Japan before the end of 2011. CVG Staff