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Watch This: Tomb Raider is Gritty as All Hell

Posted Jun 1, 2012 at 2:04PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: Crystal Dynamics, Lara Croft, tomb raider

The new Lara Croft adventure is looking seriously brutal. I mean…wow. Just watch.


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Co-Op Is Dead...Space 3

Posted Jun 1, 2012 at 1:00AM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: all games beta, co op, dead space 3, e3, leak, screenshots

Ah E3, you're being too late with your reveals, leaks are dripping pictures and information everywhere, this time in the form of some Dead Space 3 goodness.


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Defeat Space Zombies with the Power of Friendship

Posted May 31, 2012 at 8:50AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: dead space 3, EA, Visceral Games

More images from Dead Space 3 have trickled out. It looks like it will be bloody and cold (bloody cold?), but at least you'll have a buddy along with you.


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J-Runner Build 275 Comes With Fancy Bad Block Handling

Posted May 26, 2012 at 11:00AM EST by Demonchild Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: j-runner, jtag, nand, reset glitch hack, rgh, Team Xecuter, tx, xbox 360 hacks

Here's another beta build to chalk to the lineup. Team Xecuter's J-Runner application for Windows users is already capable of doing some cool stuff and these updates keep adding on to that. Check out what's new with build 275.


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Kill Things from a Horse in Skyrim 1.6

Posted May 25, 2012 at 1:54PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: Bethesda, skyrim, Steam

Look, you’re a busy adventurer—you don’t always have time to get off your horse to commit murder.


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Screw this Space Stuff, Let's Get Our Hands Dirty

Posted May 24, 2012 at 10:30AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PC Gaming, PS3 Tags: CCP Games, dust 514, Eve Online

If the EVE Online universe wasn't expansive enough for you, soon you'll be able to really get your hands dirty and play one of the grunts with their boots on the ground. Of course, it's an FPS for the PS3 so....


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Holy Shit: Look at this Street Fighter Anniversary Set

Posted May 23, 2012 at 3:15PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: street fighter, street fighter anniversary, street fighter ii, Street Fighter IV, street fighter x tekken

Yes, I’m against Collector’s Edition junk. But the 25th anniversary of a game is different, and Capcom is really bringing it with this ridiculous boxed set.


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Play Far Cry 3 For 2 Weeks. For Free.

Posted May 18, 2012 at 5:20PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: beta, far cry 3, uisoft

Indulge in some online videogamaing that might be good with Ubisofts forthcoming free roaming explodathon.


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Peep This: Brand New Crysis 3 Artwork

Posted May 16, 2012 at 2:15PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: concept art, Crysis, crysis 3, Crytek

Are you stoked on Crysis 3? Then you should probably check out this never-before-seen concept art. Oh, and a sick bow diagram.


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Dishonored Cover Art Aims to Intimidate

Posted May 10, 2012 at 1:00PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: Arkane Studios, Bethesda, dishonored, ZeniMax

Bethesda reveals the box design for Dishonored, and provides us with a release date. Ready to stab some stuff?


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Team Xecuter's Fusion Kernel In Beta Testing

Posted May 10, 2012 at 2:00AM EST by Demonchild Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: Dashboard, fusion, homebrew, kernel, Team Xecuter, tx, xbox 360 hacks

Remember the Xecuter Fusion that we told you about? Oh, you can't recall? Well, this is worth the read if you have a box with the Reset Glitch Hack done to it.


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Watch: Ghost Recon: Future Soldier Multiplayer and get your ass in on the beta if you can

Posted Apr 13, 2012 at 5:30PM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: ghost recon beta, ghost recon: future soldier, Ubisoft

The Ghost Recon: Future Soldier beta is coming next week, so it's time to start reading up on it now. Or you can just watch the video.


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Gears of War on Kinect? Eeeeew.

Posted Apr 10, 2012 at 7:55AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: Epic Games, gears of war: exile, kinect

It sounds like Epic is saying something along those lines when it comes to Gears of War: Exile, a Kinect game that was in the works. But I was looking forward to miming chainsaw duels and curb stomps...


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New BF3 Patch is timed PS3 exclusive

Posted Mar 25, 2012 at 8:17AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS3 Tags: battlefield 3, bf3, DICE, ea games, patch, ps3 exclusive

EA is keeping to their word but when will the FPS be fixed? Will the fixes even be noticeable to players?


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This Expensive Special Edition Is Tasty

Posted Mar 13, 2012 at 1:45PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: Guild Wars 2, preorder bundle, special editions

Prototype isn't the only game getting a glorious bundle.


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A Ridiculous Amount of Assassin's Creed III Details Issue Forth

Posted Mar 3, 2012 at 12:00PM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: ac3, assassins creed, Ubisoft

Climbing trees and cliff faces, killing Redcoats, hunting bears, massive battles - this one will have it all.


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Is This A Game or Real Life?

Posted Mar 2, 2012 at 10:30AM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: real world map, techpocalypse, videogame innovations

Cyrodiil? Hyrule? How about 'Earth'?


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Firefall Beta Going Offline due to SOPA Opposition

Posted Jan 13, 2012 at 1:30PM EST by Listed in: MMORPG Tags: firefall, red 5, sopa

Another developer goes on the record against the controversial bill, this time by taking their game offline.

SOPA resistance continues to mount across the gaming world, with more and more developers willing to take an official stance against the bill. Red 5 Studios, however, is going above and beyond the traditional press release and is instead shutting down the official Firefall beta servers on January 18.

The shutdown corresponds to other internet blackout events scheduled to protest SOPA – sites like Destructoid and Reddit will also be offline for the duration of the day. CEO Mark Kern noted that Firefall would remain offline for 24 hours, and that Red 5 is “ashamed” of the ESA for supporting such obviously damaging legislation.

He also stated that Red 5 would not be attending E3 unless the ESA is willing to reverse its stance on SOPA. The odds of that are pretty low, but it’s still nice to see a developer willing to speak its mind and take a firm stance. Kern believes that SOPA will not only be harmful to individual gamers, but to small development studios without the financial resources to defend themselves against “unwarranted shutdowns.”

If you want to learn more about SOPA, check out this website: American Censorship

[ShackNews]

Another developer goes on the record against the controversial bill, this time by taking its game offline.


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Black Ops Tops 2011 XBL Activity Chart

Posted Jan 9, 2012 at 8:45AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: black ops, call of duty, xbl activity chart, xbox live

Surprise, surprise, surprise.


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Mojang unsure about Minecraft: Pocket Edition future

Posted Jan 2, 2012 at 11:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: iPhone Tags: david kaplan, minecraft, minecraft androd, minecraft ios, minecraft on xbox, minecraft pocket edition

Minecraft is coming to the 360 soon but Mojang is thinking their mobile ports may have a future but will wait and see.


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That Last Download Round Up of 2011

Posted Dec 29, 2011 at 5:50PM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: PSP, PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: cobra usb, daedalusx64 r747, ixtreme lt, jungle flasher, multiman, ps3 homebrew, psp emulator, psp homebrew, xbox 360 homebrew

Time sure does fly when you are having fun. This week have some cool homebrew apps for your Xbox 360, PSP and PS3.


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The Most Overlooked and Underrated Games of This Gen

Posted Dec 29, 2011 at 1:15PM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3, PoV Tags: brutal legend, most overlooked video games, singularity, vanquish

We all have games we love that flew under the radar. Everyone else either hates them or just never noticed them. Let's take a look at a few of them.


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Xbox Dash Update Causing Video Issues

Posted Dec 19, 2011 at 5:20PM EST by Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: metro, Microsoft, xbox 360

The new “Metro” dashboard update is causing a few problems for streaming video, problems Microsoft apparently knew about before launch.

Software launches are always hit and miss. Some features end up working just as planned, and others end up breaking or completely disabling your system. Win some, lose some. However, in most cases, the bad things that come with a software update are unexpected problems a developer must race to fix – not well known bugs that have been reported time and time again by your beta community.

This is exactly the case when it comes to the new Microsoft Xbox dashboard. The latest update, titled “Metro,” added all sorts of interesting features to the Xbox dash. It also, however, seems to have had a negative impact on the way videos appear on your screen. While not hugely different from the original dashboard video playback system, whatever Metro uses to show video is washing out colors and making videos look a little less vibrant.

The issue was reported several times by the beta testing community that had early access to the Metro dashboard, and Microsoft’s response was apparently, “Yeah, we’ll get right on that.” The video playback issue is especially strange when you consider that Metro is billed as the Xbox’s huge multimedia update, and it’s very annoying that they’d run a beta then ignore the feedback of their testers.

Overall, feedback for Metro has been mixed. Personally, I like some of it, and hate other parts. The Netflix update, for example, is pure garbage. But I like the revisions to the main screen; they make it easier for me to push through my most commonly used applications (read: Battlefield 3, Netflix).

Have you had any issues with Metro? What are your thoughts on the new dashboard?

[Edge]

The new “Metro” dashboard update is causing a few problems for streaming video, problems Microsoft apparently knew about before launch.


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Homebrew roundup for Xbox PSP PS3 Wii and 3DS

Posted Dec 16, 2011 at 3:00PM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: PS3 Tags: 3ds video 0.23 beta, daedlausx64 r736, nds homebrew, pimp my wii v2.29, ps3 homebrew, psp homebrew, umd dumper v2.2, wii homebrew, xbox homebrew, xebuild gui v1.1, yet another bypass v1.0

Its time again for another edition of the QJ.net Homebrew Download Roundup.


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On Shelves this Week: December 18 – December 24, 2011

Posted Dec 15, 2011 at 2:56PM EST by Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: BioWare, heavy fire, old republic, postal iii, Sega, sonic cd, trine 2

In what is the last week of releases before Christmas, we have one of the most anticipated games of the year and a few stragglers.

There are several high profile games hitting shelves in the next week, but none is more high profile than Star Wars: The Old Republic. The Star Wars MMO, rumored to be the most expensive game ever made, has seen a very successful beta/early release period and is primed to take the industry by storm on the 20th.

If MMOs aren’t your thing, you still have a few options – Postal III or Trine 2 is likely being your best options. Here’s this week’s edition of:

Star Wars: The Old Republic

ESRB Teen

Bioware

Postal III

Xbox 360, PS3, PC

ESRB Pending

Trine 2

PS3, Xbox 360, PC

ESRB E10+

Frozenbyte, Inc

Eudemons Online: Trumpet of the Legionnaire

ESRB Pending

TQ Digital Entertainment

Heavy Fire: Afghanistan – The Chosen Few

3DS, Xbox 360, Wii, PS3, PC

ESRB Teen

Mastiff

Soccer Up!

Wii

ESRB Everyone

EnjoyUp Games

SATAZIUS

ESRB Pending

Capcom

Sonic CD

PS3, Xbox 360, PC

ESRB Everyone

Seeeegaaa

Aaaand that’s your list for the week. I’m no genius, but I think The Old Republic is going to be the biggest launch. Then again, MMOs are still a relatively niche market – there’s definitely room for some of those other titles.

What game are you picking up?

In what is the last week of releases before Christmas, we have one of the most anticipated games of the year and a few stragglers.


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PoV: Is SWTOR a WoW-Killer?

Posted Dec 6, 2011 at 3:10PM EST by Listed in: PoV Tags: aion, swtor, warhammer online, World of Warcraft, WoW

EA confirms that over two million players have logged on to test out what many are calling the most expensive game ever made, but can it possibly stop the WoW juggernaut?

Remember last week when Bobby Kotick from Activision expressed his doubts over Star Wars: The Old Republic’s profitability? Here’s your answer, Mr. Kotick: Since going into beta, over two million players have spent time in the world of SWTOR, with over nine million hours of playtime between them. This is certainly good news for EA, which has a huge, huge pile of money invested in the Bioware-helmed MMO, and it shows that when it comes to demand, Star Wars: The Old Republic is right where it needs to be.

Right now, the paid MMO market is dominated by World of Warcraft. The game still boasts 10 million players, and its expansions have seen unrivaled success. It’s a phenomenon more than a game, and challengers to the throne have never been in short supply – Aion was supposed to be the game that killed WoW, much like Warhammer Online before it. Many in the industry think that SWTOR has the potential to knock WoW from its perch, but I’m just not convinced.

The thing about MMOs is that you play them with your friends. I, for example, still play World of Warcraft because it’s how my sister and I hang out despite being a thousand miles apart. Back when I lead a guild (BWL days), it was made up of real-life friends. Hell, our main tank was my girlfriend. And I wouldn’t have left WoW to play another game unless everyone came along with me. I think quite a few people that would play SWTOR are in that position – and it’s definitely not limited to WoW players.

There are certainly going to be people that move from WoW to SWTOR. But I doubt enough people will leave one for the other to significantly impair World of Warcraft. Because, you see, that’s the distinction we have to make – sure, The Old Republic may land two, five, or even eight million subscribers, but in order for it to down WoW, those people can’t be playing both games. For The Old Republic to “win” the battle, a massive number of people will have to abandon WoW and play The Old Republic instead.

I don’t think we’re going to see that type of activity, and we’re definitely not going to see it right at launch. Then again, WoW has already lost two million subscribers this year, so anything’s possible.

What do you think? Can any game topple the WoW empire, or is it something that just has to fade with time?

EA confirms that over two million players have logged on to test out what many are calling the most expensive game ever made, but can it possibly stop the WoW juggernaut?


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Star Wars: The Old Republic on schedule for December 20th Release

Posted Dec 6, 2011 at 11:00AM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: star wars beta, swtor beta, swtor game client, swtor release date

Recent beta test weekend confirms that more than 250,000 concurrent users over 3-day test period.


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Black Friday profits for big and little guys

Posted Dec 5, 2011 at 7:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Xbox 360, PC Gaming Tags: Black Friday, christmas sales, ea games, frozen synapse, humble bundle, Microsoft, mode 7

Microsoft, Mode 7 and EA should all be proud of themselves.


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Details Emerge on GameStop Streaming Service

Posted Nov 26, 2011 at 11:00AM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: game sharing, gamestop streaming

The gaming giant looks to enter the streaming business with a unique revenue model. But will it work?

There have been buzzings regarding GameStop’s intention to enter the video game streaming market, but no concrete details. Some analyst expected them to launch a cloud-gaming service similar to OnLive, while others expected them to develop a device that takes customer’s wallets right out of their pockets as they enter the store.

The service they’ve actually announced works a little differently than either of those ideas, though, and seems to be a completely new idea in terms of streaming service.

The basic gist of the service is this: you purchase a game at GameStop, and if you subscribe to their streaming service, you’ll be able to access that game from other computers or devices. Basically, you pay a small stipend on every game your purchase in order to preserve access to it if you don’t happen to be near your Xbox or PlayStation. It’s a different way to approach the idea of game sharing, for sure.

The service is currently in beta and aimed at a 2012 release, but honestly it sounds a bit strange. How, exactly, is GameStop going to stream Battlefield 3, Modern Warfare 3 or Skyrim to me if I’m not by my Xbox? I’m interested to see what they have up their sleeve, but I can’t say I’ll be taking part.

What do you think of the GameStop streaming service as it’s laid out? Would you sign up for it, or are you GameStop-averse like me?

[ShackNews]

The gaming giant looks to enter the streaming business with a unique revenue model. But will it work?


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Ubisoft countering piracy with Free-to-play decision for Ghost Recon Online

Posted Nov 25, 2011 at 12:00PM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: ghost recon online, pc game piracy, ubisoft piracy

According to Developer, 95% of PC consumers would pirate their game if they chose to do a straight port of Ghost Recon: Future Solider from the console.


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New Kinect will have zoom function

Posted Nov 24, 2011 at 11:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: 360, close up, kinect, kinect accelerator, Microsoft

Kinect to have a better look at you in 2012.


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Here Comes the New Xbox Dashboard

Posted Nov 22, 2011 at 5:28PM EST by Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: microsoft updates, xbox dashboard

Microsoft’s slick new Xbox dashboard has an official release date, and it’s very, very soon.

The original Xbox 360 dashboard left a lot to be desired, but it had a certain charm. Over the years, Microsoft has tuned and re-tuned the dashboard to make it easier to use and, more importantly, easier to sell you things like movies, apps and downloadable content.

The latest version of the dashboard, now titled “Metro,” is scheduled for launch December 6th and brings with it a whole slew of new features and options.

The dashboard boasts full Kinect support, Bing voice search, Beacon-marking, sharing of achievements to Facebook and plenty of other new features. Additionally, expect to see the early versions of Xbox TV or whatever they’re calling it, with a variety of service providers bringing their programming directly to the dashboard (for a small fee, of course). Microsoft updates the providers based on contractual obligations and regions, so look around for specific info regarding what you’ll actually be able to access.

One major point in the update notes: the addition of cloud saving for all Xbox Live Gold members. The benefit here is that you can back up your game saves to the Microsoft cloud, allowing you to share them across consoles – a much-needed feature, especially as our poor little HDDs get filled up.

What do you think about the new features coming to the dashboard? Is there anyone out there that’s been playing with the beta and has a few comments regarding its functionality?

[GamePro]

Microsoft’s slick new Xbox dashboard has an official release date, and it’s very, very soon.


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EA Games forgot to give you BF1943

Posted Nov 20, 2011 at 1:00PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS3 Tags: battlefield, battlefield 3, bf1943 law suit, bf3 law suit, ea games, ps3 dlc, ps3 news

Did you buy Battlefield 3? Did you know you were meant to get Battlefield 1943?


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Xbox 360 Arkham City Suffering from Corrupted Saves

Posted Nov 14, 2011 at 3:24PM EST by Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: arkham city, rocksteady

If you’re playing Arkham City on the Xbox 360 console, you may be at risk of losing your data.

Batman: Arkham City is one of the most well received games of the year and millions of gamers have spent considerable time tracking down Riddler trophies and beating up thugs, but those gamers that chose to play the game on Xbox may find that their hours of work have been instantly destroyed by a strange bug. Whew, long sentence. Short version: your Arkham City saves are at risk.

For some reason unbeknownst to Rocksteady, the game’s developer, certain Xbox 360 users are loading Arkham City (the hardest game name to type) only to discover that their save data is completely inaccessible.

Stories started rolling in a few weeks ago of players unable to access save data, and it looks like the problem has become more than a few isolated incidents. Here’s a basic rundown of what’s happening: while the save file seems intact on the console hard drive, the game can’t read or write to it. This effectively makes it useless. Users have reported the problem coming up at random times, with some players far into the games and others just beginning.

The bad news is that Warner Bros. and Rocksteady have no idea what’s causing the problem, but the good news is that they’re working on it. You can help them suss it out by emailing support@wbgames.com with the following information, assuming you’ve experienced the problem yourself:

Which XBOX 360 are you using?

How are you storing the save file?

Which version of the 360 software do you have?

Are you running a Beta of the new dashboard?

Did the issue come up before/after installing DLC? Which DLC?

Did the issue come up before/after the two patches pushed to the game?

I’m sure they’ll get it figured out, but we’ll have to wait and see if those saves are just gone forever or recoverable. In the meantime, it may be safer to play on PS3.

What do you think of this whole mess? Are the players that lost their files entitled to some sort of compensation? Free DLC would be nice!

Via 1UP

If you’re playing Arkham City on the Xbox 360 console, you may be at risk of losing your data.


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Kinect for Windows in 2012

Posted Nov 8, 2011 at 8:00AM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: kinect, kinect for windows, kinect on windows, kinect sdk beta 2, Microsoft

Microsoft intends to release the Kinect to Windows in Early 2012. The Kinect for Windows SDK is out now.


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Lucky Xbox Live users get access to the Mass Effect 3 Private Beta

Posted Nov 7, 2011 at 12:30AM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: mass effect 3 demo, mass effect 3 early access, mass effect 3 leaked, me3 demo

EA did announce that purchasers of Battlefield 3 would get 'early access' to the Mass Effect 3 beta/demo, but nobody expected it THIS early.


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Sneaky Star Wars: The Old Republic updates from Bioware reveal some key details

Posted Nov 6, 2011 at 11:30PM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: BioWare, imperial agent, Star Wars, star wars the old republic, swtor, swtor early access, swtor release date

Bioware has released a new Star Wars: ToR class progression video for the Imperial Agent and clarified how early, early access will be.


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PoV: Battlefield 3 has Multiplayer Problems

Posted Oct 31, 2011 at 3:09PM EST by Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: bad company 2, battlefield 3, battlefield 3 multiplayer issues, DICE

Let’s talk about some of the issues with Battlefield 3’s multiplayer, and why it sometimes feel like DICE may have released the game a pinch too soon.

I’m not a huge Battlefield fan. When I say that, what I mean is that I didn’t play the older games and don’t have any extreme allegiance to the brand. I do prefer Battlefield to Call of Duty due to the more realistic sniping mechanics and a greater focus on team play, but I’m not the sort of person that runs around preaching about which game is superior. I like Battlefield games, but I wouldn’t call them my favorites.

I picked up Battlefield 3 on launch day and have since been playing multiplayer whenever I have some down time. I should probably note that I have the Xbox 360 version, so some of the things I’m talking about may or may not be applicable to your personal experiences with the game. I’ve never put the campaign disc in the tray and I doubt I ever will, so I can’t really say much about the single player.

For the most part, multiplayer feels like a well-oiled machine. Most maps seem well planned and I’m getting a fair amount of fun from earning unlocks and capturing points. Though I’m focusing on complaints in this post, I do want to mention that I’ve had a good experience with the game overall.

Except for the following:

Origin/EA/Battlelog/Online Pass

I understand that creating loyalty is one of the key elements of managing a player base, but I play on a console. Having to create an EA account link it to an Origin, and then register an Online Pass via a website getting slammed by new players was a frustrating and unnecessary experience. I pay for Xbox Live – let me put my game in and play. I must say that I do really like Battelog, but the upfront inconvenience in getting started was pretty lame (and seems to be worse for PC players).

Scope Glare

Look, I play Recon. In fact, I play almost exclusively Recon. But, I play Recon – not “Camping sniper.” I spot targets, paint vehicles with the SOFLAM, capture points when I can and drop Radio Beacons. Anyway, in BF3 certain riflescopes have been given a glare effect to help limit the potential for camping. While I understand the mechanic, the glare is ridiculously bright, even in low-light situations. When I’m charging through a pitch black tunnel and I see something that looks like the north star shining out of the darkness, it shouldn’t turn out to be a scope. Needs to be toned down a bit.

Operation Metro CQ

If anyone out there has played Operation Metro in Conquest mode, you’ve probably noticed that the map is insanely unbalanced. Due to the map’s linear design and lack of flank routes, it’s much easier for the Russian team to capture point B and hold it. I would say that the majority of games I join for CQ end with Russia winning and the US losing – getting up and into point B can be quite a difficult feat. It’s also, for some reason, the only map that requires you to pass through one point to cap another – you can’t simply run around B to cap point A and put some pressure on, you have to go through point B first. Needs a little love for the US.

Jets

Jets are cool, I get it. But when I’m in a level with jets, it often seems like they’re playing a completely different game. I’m sure this is a failing of my teammates somewhere along the line, but all I ever see jets do is chase each other around and ignore everything that’s happening on the ground. Somewhere, someone has to have made a tutorial on how jets can apply to the ground game, so please watch it before you jump in the cockpit.

Technical issues

While the release version of Battlefield 3 is nowhere near as buggy as the beta, there are still a significant number of minor glitches and bugs. Texture pop, screen tear and a variety of weird clipping issues have shown up in my matches, with one in particular getting me killed (a two-inch step that has to be jumped over, since the character apparently can’t step). Also, the game often “forgets” which pistol I have equipped. Oh, and let’s not overlook the server issues – I always get a failed connection the first time I try and join.

So that’s a brief rundown of the common Battlefield issues I’m noticing. The list certainly isn’t comprehensive, but it’s made up of what has stood out to me as a player. Like I said before, they’re having a relatively minor impact on my play, but it’s still quite a few issues for a game that was supposed to be one of the best FPS experiences of all time.

If you’re playing Battlefield 3, what problems have you noticed that didn’t make the list?

Let’s talk about some of the issues with Battlefield 3’s multiplayer, and why it sometimes feel like DICE may have released the game a pinch too soon.


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Jforce Games, Unstoppable, coming to Android, iOS, Windows Phone, PC, Mac and Xbox360 in 2012.

Posted Oct 28, 2011 at 9:00PM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: PC Gaming, iPhone, iPad, Xbox 360 Tags: indie games, jforce games, Mobile Games, mobile shooter game, unstoppable

Jforce Games is a small company of Indie game developers from Dallas, Texas, working on their first major title, a top-down action shooter named Unstoppable.


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Glitches and Texture problems with the BF3 launch

Posted Oct 26, 2011 at 11:45PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming, Xbox 360 Tags: battlefield 3, bf3, Electronic Arts, glitches

No game is perfect, even less so with Battlefield 3.


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Update Your Nvidia Drivers, Improve Battlefield 3 Performance

Posted Oct 25, 2011 at 5:51PM EST by Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: battlefield 3, crysis 2, drivers, nVidia, rage

Nvidia has just released a set of brand new drivers for their graphics cards that promise a marked increase in performance for today’s Battlefield 3 release.

If you’re one of the many PC gamers that picked up Battlefield 3 today (or last night), it’s fitting to assume you updated your graphics card drivers before you started the install. After all, with the insane problems we saw during the Rage launch, it’s always better to be safe than sorry. If you didn’t, now is the time to get those drivers updated and ensure your system is running at peak performance.

Nvidia card owners are getting a little help from the manufacturer, who has released a brand new set of drivers specifically for the launch of Battlefield 3. The new drivers offer what Nvidia claims to be an 11% improvement in performance, which is more than enough to make or break a heated multiplayer match. With Battlefield 3 being hailed as one of the best-looking PC games ever, it’s only fitting that you’d need to upgrade or update something in order to experience it in its full glory.

Here’s some technical jargon from the Nvidia website:

For Battlefield 3 we’ve improved performance by up to 11% since the release of the GeForce 285.38 beta drivers, have included several compatibility enhancements, a new and improved SLI profile, and a 3D Vision profile. Similarly, Rage has received enhancements since the release of the same drivers, and Batman: Arkham City compatibility has been implemented.

As mentioned, updates contained within the earlier beta drivers have been carried over, such as the many performance improvements made to games --between the release of the 280.26 WHQL drivers and today’s 285.62 WHQL drivers-- when running on our entire range of 500-Series graphics cards.

On the GeForce GTX 580, for example, SLI users can expect to receive frame rate boosts of up to:

• 13% in Metro 2033,

• 8% in STALKER: Call of Pripyat,

• 7% in Civilization V,

• 7% in F1 2010,

• 5% in Crysis 2 with the DirectX 11 Ultra Upgrade enabled,

• 5% in Lost Planet 2,

• And 5% in Mafia 2.

So, even if you’re not playing Battlefield 3, you may as well pick up the new drivers. You can find the full list of changes and affected games by clicking this link, and you can bounce over to Nvidia and download the new drivers by clicking this one. Party on!

Also, if you are playing BF3 – how’s it going? I haven’t had a chance to pick up my copy yet.

Via PC Gamer

Nvidia has just released a set of brand new drivers for their graphics cards that promise a marked increase in performance for today’s Battlefield 3 release.


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PoV: Pre-Order Bonuses and Review-Proof Games

Posted Oct 25, 2011 at 4:42PM EST by Listed in: PoV Tags: arkham city, battlefield 3, modern warfare 3, pre-order bonuses, skyrim, skyward sword

Competing pre-order bonuses and insane media hype have changed the gaming world forever, creating an entire collection of games immune from criticism.

I was talking to a friend the other night about some of the upcoming titles this holiday season, and he pointed out something that I hadn’t yet considered regarding the motivation for competitive pre-order bonuses. While I originally thought that the different bonuses were offered by different retailers in order to sway gamers from one location to the other, my friend noted that from the developer/publisher point of view, it doesn’t really matter where you buy your game.

Take Arkham City, for example: GameStop had challenge maps, Best Buy had Robin DLC, Amazon had a digital-only collector’s book and Toys R Us had an action figure. No matter where you ended up buying the game, Rocksteady still ended up with some of your money. As gamers interested in the title, our role has been switched from finding good games to buy to finding the best pre-order value. At some point, we stopped waiting to see what the industry or critics would say about a game and started buying on faith, usually based on previous experiences.

This pre-order mania has created games that are, in essence, review-proof. If you pre-ordered Skyrim, Battlefield 3, Skyward Sword, Modern Warfare 3, Uncharted 3 and Arkham City (all sequels!), then it’s not really going to matter what anyone in the gaming press has to say about the title. Your money is already spent, and you’re already invested in the experience. When several retailers offer competing pre-order deals, it only helps the game publisher cement its separation from the review process – after all, if you want that exclusive content, you’ll have to buy the game long before you can read a comprehensive review.

Of course, it’s worth noting that when all the big titles are sequels, gamers have a generally good idea of what to expect. We’re also lavished with demos and betas, so perhaps the review process has simply shifted to the perception and experiences of gamers rather than the select few people that receive advance review copies.

What do you think? Are pre-order bonuses helping to protect games from critical reviews? Is it fair that some locations have exclusive content that other gamers won’t be able to access?

Competing pre-order bonuses and insane media hype have changed the gaming world forever, creating an entire collection of games immune from criticism.


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DICE: FPS is now a "service"

Posted Oct 24, 2011 at 11:30AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Xbox 360, PC Gaming, PS3 Tags: call of duty, DICE, FPS, patrick bach

DICE has seen the future of first-person shooters...it's not pretty...but you know, there's always blood and guns and stuff.


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Exclusive: Trukatu.com’s Game Trading Revolution

Posted Oct 18, 2011 at 5:00PM EST by Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: beta, game trading, trukatu

A new service claims to help gamers find and trade the titles they love, without getting slapped by low re-sale prices. But are they for real? We sit down with the site’s founders, Rob and Shawn McClellan, to find out.

If you've ever tried to trade-in a used game at a brick and mortar retailer, you probably know the sting of the brutal price drop. A game you bought yesterday for full price is somehow only worth half that today, but will unsurprisingly be re-sold close to the original price.

It’s frustrating, but for the most part there wasn’t much gamers could do. Now, one site is claiming to have the solution to this problem, in the form of targeted gamer-to-gamer trading. This site is Trukatu.com, and I shot a few questions to the company’s founders to find out what makes this service so different from GameFly or other trade-in services.

Here’s the full interview, so you can decide for yourself:

What is Trukatu.com?

Trukatu.com is the new revolution in video game trading.

How does Trukatu differ from existing services like GameFly?

Unlike game rental services, once you receive your new game through Trukatu, you OWN it.

We differ from other online trading services in that we don’t convert your games to points or virtual currency. Trades are also completely anonymous between users because everything is mailed directly to Trukatu, where the games are checked for quality. We even provide postage-paid mailers so there’s no shipping costs to users whatsoever.

How does the trade-in system work?

Instead of points or credits, you receive GAMES for your games. After building a game library, users are offered trades and are given the opportunity to accept, modify or deny each one. Once a trade is accepted, users mail in their games to be verified and swapped. Our mailers are designed to function as a 2-way mailer. After you complete your first trade and receive your new game, you will already have a return mailer in your possession for your NEXT TRADE.

What types of games can participants expect to find? New releases? Older titles?

Trukatu is tailored to all levels of gamers; from basic gamers who just want to trade in old games they no longer play, to the ultimate power gamer who wants a new challenge every week. Our selection is based on our gamers’ libraries, and includes games for PS3, PS2, PSP, Wii, Xbox, and Xbox360.

How does Trukatu go about matching trade offers?

Users create a library of games they have and games they want using a comprehensive search function with quick and easy browsing. Trukatu continuously compares these libraries to form trade matches. Users can also initiate direct trades to other users, where you could offer a couple of your games for that amazing new one someone else has already mastered.

How is your subscription plan built (ie, tiers like Xbox Live gold, or trade limitations)?

During beta, users will pay $10 for each accepted trade. Later, we will also offer monthly recurring subscription plans, lowering the cost per trade. Offering these different plans allows Trukatu to cater to all types of gamers.

Who are you, and what is your experience in the industry?

We are two brothers from Northwest Ohio with a passion for gaming. I am an IT professional and self-proclaimed video game nerd. I also love programming (Java, C#, C++, HTML/PHP/Javascript) and I've even published a Nintendo DS game on QJ.net titled KhetDS many years ago. My brother, Shawn, has a background in banking and business finance with years of management experience. I am the IT guy and he is the backbone of the business. There has always been a constant sibling rivalry between us since I’m the “younger and smarter” brother but that rivalry helps us balance the creativity and experience within Trukatu.

What led you to create Trukatu?

Trukatu came together in late 2010 with the idea to finally put gamers in control by drastically changing the way video games are traded. The concept was designed we were tired of paying high costs for used games only to turn around and sell them back for just pennies on the dollar. We wanted to put the gamer in control by creating a place where they could trade video games without the hassle and high cost associated with retail game trading today.

How does the inspection process work?

When games arrive at Trukatu, they are individually inspected, ensuring that they are the correct games, and they are in good working condition. Then the swap is made and the games are sent off to their new owners.

What safety mechanisms are in place for members?

We act as the middle-man. By sending all games to Trukatu, no private information is shared between users, and game quality is always guaranteed.

The Trukatu Beta is still open, so jump in and let us know what you think. If done right, this could be the service we gamers have been waiting for.


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Quiet Weekend? Sit back and relax with Major League Gaming: Orlando.

Posted Oct 14, 2011 at 8:30PM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360, PC Gaming Tags: esports, major league gaming, MLG, mlg orlando, mlg pro circuit, pro gaming

The final event on the Major League Gaming Pro Circuit (for the Regular Season) goes down this weekend. Watch it all Live!


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Top 10 Battlefield 3 Beta issues and solutions

Posted Oct 8, 2011 at 5:04AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360, PC Gaming Tags: battlefield 3, ea dice

With the Battlefield 3 beta in full swing, you can bet that EA DICE has certainly got your back.To keep you all updated on the going-ons in the beta, EA DICE has posted on their official Battlefield 3 blog about the top 10 open beta issues, and what they are doing to address them.

Among the issues identified would be the one regarding squads, particularly when players cannot play with their friends, even when they are from the same squad. To answer this, DICE is promising that they will be coming out an improved squad functionality for the final version of the game. Another is the one regarding the additional Open Beta content, as well as the fixes and patches for the console versions. To this, DICE responds, "While we would like to patch the Open Beta, DICE is currently focusing its available resources on polishing the retail game." Simply put, it's going to have to be a no for now.

The rest of the issues are on:

change settings/options

terrain stability on Operation Metro

Kill cam

sprint bug

screen flickering/ stuttering

downed bodies not dead

hit detection different from BFBC 2

For their answers, and the correspoding elaboration, feel free to head over to Battlefield 3's official blog. It's going to provide you with a lot of enlightening answers, that's for sure. The open beta, as you can see, has been beset by more than just a handful of major issues, putting DICE on the defensive, and at one point saying thath players just don't understand the point of the beta test at all.

Via [Battlefield EA]

With the Battlefield 3 beta in full swing, you can bet that EA DICE has certainly got your back.


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New Neverwinter Will Now be A Free to Play MMORPG

Posted Oct 7, 2011 at 7:00PM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: cryptic gaming, neverwinter, neverwinter nights, playneverwinter

Cryptic Studios will now release the new Neverwinter as a free to play MMO.


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DICE: Players don't understand point of beta test

Posted Oct 7, 2011 at 5:02PM EST by Carl B Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: battlefield 3, beta test, DICE, EA

DICE is out to defend the Battlefield 3 beta once again.


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Optional Hi-Res Install for Battlefield 3 on Xbox 360

Posted Oct 7, 2011 at 1:15PM EST by Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: bf3 install, DICE, xbox 360

DICE confirms that Xbox 360 owners will have the option of installing high-resolution textures directly to their hard drives, but leaves PS3 owners guessing.

If you’ve played the “Battlefield 3” open beta, you’re probably aware that despite a few minor (and major) bugs, it’s one of the best-looking Xbox 360 titles in recent memory. Now, DICE has confirmed that the game can look even better, with an optional installation option for high-resolution textures.

In an quick conversation with GamerZines, “BF3” producer Patrick Liu talked briefly on the subject of DVD limitations and the Xbox 360’s texture install:

"There's a voluntary install on the 360… I think Rage did it as well, where you can install content to stream higher res textures. We're pushing that technology to the limit, and compared to our competitors, I would argue that we're the best looking game.”

Since there aren’t any videos or screenshot comparisons to look at regarding this update, it’s hard to say whether the optional download will result in a massive increase in visual quality. There’s also no indication of the potential size of the install; if you’re running low on space now might be the time to clear out some of those old games. The PC version of BF3 sucks up a whopping 20GB of storage, so it’s safe to say whatever you install is going to be big.

Another mystery left unsolved is what options will be available to PS3 owners. Liu didn’t mention whether the PlayStation 3 version would also feature an optional texture install or whether the higher-resolution textures would be automatically installed with the initial game load.

Either way, I’m curious to know whether the textures affect gameplay at all. Will players with the optional install have an easier time seeing opponents? Do the textures apply to solo and multiplayer modes?

We’ll keep you posted as facts are made available.

Via GamePro

DICE confirms that Xbox 360 owners will have the option of installing high-resolution textures directly to their hard drives, but leaves PS3 owners guessing.


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October Releases: What Will You Buy?

Posted Oct 7, 2011 at 12:50PM EST by Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: arkham city, battlefield 3, forza 4, october releases

The holiday new-game avalanche begins next week. Which new top-tier title are you planning on picking up?

We’re a full week into October now, and the holiday games rush is just starting to pick up. While next week’s launch is relatively small compared to the weeks to come, it still marks an important transition from the regular game launch schedule into the full-tilt holiday barrage. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the big titles headed our way in the month of October.

October 11 - Forza Motorsport 4

An Xbox 360 exclusive, “Forza Motorsport 4” boasts new cars, graphical improvements and improvements in both car handling and tuning. Reviews have been trickling in all week and the general consensus seems to be that the game holds up to its predecessors, especially when it comes to online racing. There’s a demo available now on Xbox Live.

October 18 - Batman: Arkham City

Following the events of “Arkham Asylum,” “Arkham City” revolves around the Riddler and yet another set of nefarious deeds conducted by familiar Batman villains. Preliminary reviews have been extremely positive, so it looks like this is going to be a critical darling come release. As a side note, if you pre-order this game at Wal-Mart, you’ll get a $10 gift card and the original “Arkham Asylum: GOTY Edition” as bonuses.

October 25 - Battlefield 3

While there are certainly huge titles coming out this year, much of the gaming press has been focused on the upcoming showdown between EA’s “Battlefield 3” and Activision’s “Modern Warfare 3.” This newest iteration of the “Battlefield” franchise is sure to be a juggernaut and features a new graphics engine that’s very, very pretty. The multiplayer beta is still live if you want to get an early taste.

October 24 - Kirby’s Return to Dreamland

Okay, so admittedly this game isn’t on the same scale as the other three, nor does it have any chance of becoming a massive hit in the way that “Battlefield 3” probably will. That being said, Kirby’s newest adventure is probably the biggest Nintendo title of the month, followed by a new “Professor Layton” title and “Pokémon Rumble Blast.” Since none of the three big titles are headed to Nintendo consoles, it looks like Nintendo fans will just have to make due.

What game are you planning on buying this month? “Battlefield 3” is a sure thing for me, but I’m really digging the “Forza” demo.

Dates via GameSpy

The holiday new-game avalanche begins next week. Which new top-tier title are you planning on picking up?


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