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Here’s Why Silent Hill HD was Terrible

Posted May 28, 2012 at 1:50PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: Konami, Silent Hill, silent hill hd collection, tom hulett

The high-definition remix of the Silent Hill series was a disaster. And, it turns out, it was all Konami’s fault.


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PoV: The MMO Method for Securing Your Money

Posted May 4, 2012 at 3:43PM EST by Todd B Listed in: MMORPG Tags: battlefield, Bethesda, BioWare, Blizzard, call of duty, EA, elder scrolls, mass effect, pov, World of Warcraft, WoW

Bethesda is getting a lot of attention for its Elder Scrolls Online reveal. But MMOs are just the industry’s current golden ticket.


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Ruin Your Civilization with Religion in June

Posted Apr 9, 2012 at 3:11PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: civ v, civilization v, firaxis, gods and kings

The upcoming Gods & Kings expansion pack for Civilization V has an official release date. Also, gods and stuff.


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Watch: So this is how you play Skyrim

Posted Apr 9, 2012 at 10:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: Bethesda, elder scrolls, obsidian, skyrim

Skyrim won over our hearts last year and took our slings and arrows in the knee. But what does it really look like to be a warrior in Isengard?


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PoV: WoW is Still the Best

Posted Mar 30, 2012 at 12:36PM EST by Todd B Listed in: MMORPG Tags: Blizzard, Eve Online, lotro, pov, Star Wars, the old republic, World of Warcraft, WoW

Even though subscription numbers are falling and new games are coming out, World of Warcraft is still the most fun MMO on the market. According to me, anyway.


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Interview: Producer on South Park: Tenorman's Revenge

Posted Mar 21, 2012 at 12:00PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS3 Tags: Interview, Other Ocean Interactive, sara guiness, South Park, south park games, xbla

Harrison E talks to Sara Guinness, Senior Producer on the upcoming South Park game, Tenorman's Revenge.


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Review: SSX

Posted Mar 15, 2012 at 1:00PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS3 Tags: ea games, Electronic Arts, review, ssx, ssx tricky

Harrison E gets tricky with SSX, but is it a cool game or just an avalanche waiting to happen?


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Sony knows everything you do

Posted Mar 14, 2012 at 11:15AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS3 Tags: anonymous, ps3 hacks, security attacks, sen, Sony, wahlin

PSN Security staff are watching everything you do... but why?


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Watch This: Murder and Dinosaurs in Ninja Gaiden 3 Launch Trailer

Posted Mar 13, 2012 at 4:24PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: ninja gaiden 3, Ryu Hayabusa, Team Ninja

Ryu Hayabusa deals with the burden of murder--by committing more murders.


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New Ghost Recon: Future Soldier Trailer Starts the Bin Laden Mission Comparisons

Posted Mar 13, 2012 at 10:45AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: believe in ghosts trailer, ghost recon: future soldier, Ubisoft

It was only a matter of time, and Ghost Recon has taken the bait.


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EA Refutes Those "ME3 DLC Already on Disc" Claims

Posted Mar 13, 2012 at 8:15AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: BioWare, dlc on disc, EA, mass effect 3

The Mass Effect 3 disc only contains "certain framework elements" says they. Mmm-hmm.


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Watch: First Persona 4 Vita trailer

Posted Mar 11, 2012 at 9:30AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS Vita Tags: Atlus, persona 4, persona 4 the golden, Sony, vita

Get ready for some headshooting, demon summoning and port playing in Persona 4.


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GDC12: A Hero Is On The Way

Posted Mar 7, 2012 at 8:45AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: dc, fable heroes, fable heroes kinect, Game Developers Conference, Lionhead Studios, xbla

Looks like Lionhead is about to make some heroic cash.


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Interview with Vita developers Drinkbox Studios

Posted Feb 29, 2012 at 12:00PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS Vita, PS3 Tags: drinkbox studios, interviews, mba, minis, mutant blobs attack, Sony

The creators of Mutant Blobs Attack recently talked to Harrison E about their recent foray into developing for the Vita.


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Vote for PSN Awards, Get Cheap Games

Posted Feb 27, 2012 at 6:42PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: game discounts, psn, psn awards, sen

Sony wants you to choose which games go on sale. So, do that.

Sony’s PlayStation Network offers a large number of downloadable and independent games, and each of those games naturally costs money. For the most part, how much money a given title costs is up to the developer and Sony, but starting tomorrow, you have an opportunity to score discounts on titles you’d like to play. Here’s how:

The PlayStation Network Gamers’ Choice Awards officially begin February 28 at 3pm PST. If you visit the PlayStation Store after that time, you can vote for your favorite games out of a number of categories. The winner of each category will go on sale March 6—30% off for regular PSN users, 50% off for those with PlayStation Plus.

Follow this link to participate: PlayStation Network Gamers’ Choice Awards

Here’s a list of the nominees and categories, courtesy of GameSpot:

Best PSN Exclusive:

Infamous: Festival of Blood (PS3)

PixelJunk Shooter 2 (PS3)

Tetris (PS3)

Best PSN Game:

Infamous: Festival of Blood (PS3)

Plants vs. Zombies (PS3)

Resident Evil 4 (PS3)

Best PSN Game Playable Online:

Hard Corps: Uprising (PS3)

Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition (PS3)

Tetris (PS3)

Best PS3 Full Game:

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (PS3)

Assassin's Creed II: Deluxe Edition (PS3)

Midnight Club LA Complete Edition (PS3)

Best PlayStation Move Game:

4Elements HD (PS3)

Dungeon Defenders (PS3)

Dungeon Hunter: Alliance (PS3)

Best 3D Game:

Dungeon Defenders (PS3)

God of War: Origins Collection (PS3)

The Sly Collection (PS3)

Best PSone Classic:

Chrono Trigger (PS3/PSP)

Parasite Eve (PS3/PSP)

Xenogears (PS3/PSP)

Best Mini Game:

Angry Birds (PS3/PSP)

The Impossible Game (PS3/PSP)

Pac-Man Championship Edition (PS3/PSP)

Best PSP Game:

Dissidia 012 [duodecim] Final Fantasy (PSP)

Dissidia 012 Prologus Final Fantasy (PSP)

Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together (PSP)

PlayStation Community Award - Best Indie:

Dungeon Defenders (PS3)

Limbo (PS3)

PixelJunk Shooter 2 (PS3)

Who will you vote for?

Sony wants you to choose which games go on sale. So, do that.


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StarHawk Beta. 5 Things You Need To Know

Posted Feb 26, 2012 at 12:00PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS3 Tags: ps3 beta, sen, Sony, starhawk, starhawk beta, starhawk demo, top 5

You can download the Star Hawk Beta on SEN right now but here are 5 things you need to know before you start crashing into your friends.


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The Best Way to Promote Ghost Recon: Future Soldier is to Exploit the Military, Apparently

Posted Feb 24, 2012 at 1:40PM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: ghost recon: future soldier, ghost recon: future soldier trailer, Ubisoft

Got a military shooter? Go ahead and make light of real life danger and death to promote it.


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New Witcher 2 Trailer is Short but Features a Subliminal Message

Posted Feb 22, 2012 at 2:36PM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PC Gaming, Xbox 360 Tags: cd projekt red, the witcher 2, warner bros

OK, well maybe it's not technically subliminal, but it's a blink-and-you'll-miss-it message from the game's developers directly to the fans. Check it out.


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Watch This: SSX Trailer

Posted Feb 21, 2012 at 5:40PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: demo, EA, ssx

A brand new trailer marks the launch of the SSX demo.

SSX is just one week away from launch, and EA is doing everything it can to push the game to the front of people’s minds. If there’s one thing the company does better than any other, it’s marketing. Anyway, to celebrate the SSX demo that launched on PSN and Xbox Live early this morning, EA has released an all-new trailer featuring some previously unseen gameplay elements.

But you don’t have to take my word for it:

The trailer offers a few tips for the Race It mode, which challenges you to score the fastest time down a particular track by finding clean lines and slamming big tricks for boost. You know, the usual SSX stuff. The video is worth watching if you have a few minutes to spare, since the tips offered are universal to the game.

SSX drops February 28.

[Game Informer]

A brand new "tips" trailer marks the launch of the SSX demo.


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What? A F2P Simpsons iOS Game?

Posted Feb 21, 2012 at 4:34PM EST by Listed in: iPad Tags: EA, hit and run, ios, itunes store, tapped out, the simpsons

EA is bringing America’s favorite dysfunctional family to your iOS device.

Simpsons games, as a rule, have been pretty hit-or-miss. The arcade game was an instant classic, but some of the side-scrollers that showed up on various consoles throughout the 90s were utter garbage. The franchise saw renewed game-related praise for 2003’s Hit and Run, but has been mostly dark since then.

Well, Simpsons fans, your long wait has come to an end: EA is prepping a brand new Simpsons iOS game, titled The Simpsons: Tapped Out. The game will utilize writers from the show, as well as all of the relevant voice talent. Tapped Out revolves around rebuilding Springfield after Homer accidentally destroys it in a nuclear explosion.

The game is slotted firmly in the free-to-play notch, with the initial download being free but microtransactions aplenty. You’ll be able to trade your real-life cash for in-game doughnuts, which I can only assume will be used to unlock new characters and gameplay elements. Simpsons games are always risky, but with the writers and actors onboard, this should at least turn out interesting for fans.

Look for Tapped Out to hit the iTunes Store sometime this spring. And for you Android users, watch for the game a few months after that. As usual.

[Edge]

EA is bringing America’s favorite dysfunctional family to your iOS device.


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Religion Returns to Civilization V

Posted Feb 16, 2012 at 4:58PM EST by Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: 2K Games, civilization v, gods and kings

2K Games is sick of your people being godless heathens.

Civilization V stripped a number of elements from previous Civilization titles, resulting in an experience that was more streamlined and a little less intimidating for new players. While the result was no doubt a more accessible Civilization V, some hardcore players felt that Civ V offered less in the way of depth than its predecessors. 2K Games is looking to change that perception with the just-announced Gods and Kings expansion.

The days of orgies and vomitoriums are coming to a close, as religion is about to bounce its way back into the lives of your people. The Gods and Kings expansion brings promises of the afterlife and a few other familiar mechanics to your digital settlements.

Here’s a quick look at what you can expect to see when the expansion launches in spring:

13 new buildings

9 new wonders

27 new units

New tech

9 new civilizations

3 new scenarios

Religion returns

Smarter AI

Enhanced diplomacy

Espionage returns

New city-state types, Mercantile and Religious

Overall, it’s a pretty massive expansion (as is the norm for Civilization). The addition of religion and espionage will dramatically change the way in which conflicts and friendships unfold.

Now, to get started on my army of godless chariot archers. And godless trebuchets. Actually, just assume everything in my army is godless.

[Game Informer]

2K Games is sick of your people being godless heathens.


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David Jaffe Talks About Skyrim’s Mechanics

Posted Feb 14, 2012 at 5:30PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: David Jaffe, skyrim, twisted metal

The Twisted Metal creator comments on the successes of Skyrim, and says “shit” about twenty times.


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Sound Off: Overused Game Mechanics

Posted Feb 14, 2012 at 2:51PM EST by Listed in: PoV Tags: bloody screen, game mechanics, sound off

The industry tends to take something and run with it – usually straight into the ground.


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LittleBigPlanet Karting Confirmed

Posted Feb 10, 2012 at 8:00PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PS3 Tags: littlebigplanet karting, sony confirms littlebigplanet, sony rumours

Grab your sack and hop in.


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Star Trek Videogame Coming 2013

Posted Feb 10, 2012 at 3:55PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: star trek 2013, star trek videogame, william shatner

Beam me up, Scotty! (Actually, leave me down here.)


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Somebody Decided a Battleship Movie Tie-in Game was a Good Idea

Posted Feb 9, 2012 at 10:00AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: Activision, battleship, double helix

It's a video game of a movie of a board game. My brain just exploded.


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Development for Wii U similar to 360 and PS3

Posted Feb 1, 2012 at 5:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Wii U Tags: fumihiko yasuda, ninja gaiden, Team Ninja, wii u developers, Yosuke Hayashi

It's good to see Nintendo to catch up with the big guys. But will it work?


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GameJam Wollongong 2012

Posted Jan 30, 2012 at 8:14PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: gamejam wollongong, ggj, ggj12, gjwoll, global game jam, ouroboros

Or How I Spent my Weekend watching 20+ people make games in 48 hours.


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Minecraft Will Never Finish

Posted Jan 29, 2012 at 12:15PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: minecon, minecraft, notch

Updated forever?


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Preview: Soul Calibur V

Posted Jan 26, 2012 at 9:06AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: gamespot australia, Namco, Namco Bandai, scv, soul calibur v, vmax

Harrison E got to check out the new Soul Calibur title from Namco Bandai. Does it hit in all the right places or flail all over the place with button-mashing?


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A New Kane & Lynch?

Posted Jan 25, 2012 at 8:25AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: IO Interactive, kane & lynch, Square Enix

The criminal duo may be coming back.


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Resident Evil 6 Co-op and Multiplayer Details

Posted Jan 23, 2012 at 9:12AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: Capcom, re6, resident evil 6

Play in groups of six or eight. That's a lot.


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Drinkbox Studios to launch Blobby Vita game

Posted Jan 22, 2012 at 8:45AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS Vita Tags: drinkbox games, drinkbox studios, mba, mutant blob attack, vita

Indie Dev team at Drinkbox Studios have struck the Vita mountain and it looks like Blobs are flowing out.


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Review: Q.U.B.E

Posted Jan 19, 2012 at 8:40AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: indie fund, Portal, q.u.b.e, q.u.b.e. review, qube, Steam, toxic games

Q.U.B.E is a newly indie funded game available on Steam but does it scrunch you up into a little ball or does it crush you between it's mighty three dimensional weight? Harrison E. reviews.


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Senate Postpones SOPA Vote

Posted Jan 16, 2012 at 3:53PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: pipa, sopa

Mounting resistance to the controversial bill seems to have finally made an impression.

We’ve been talking a lot about SOPA over the last few days – as the bill grew ever closer to a vote, a growing number of websites and game developers started standing up in opposition. This opposition finally caught the attention of the United States Congress, and has resulted in the temporary delay of an official vote.

Darrell Issa, chairman of the house oversight and reform committee, noted that Eric Cantor (majority leader) confirmed the vote on SOPA would not take place until there is a consensus on the wording of the bill. This report hit simultaneously with stories noting that DNS blocking, one of the most controversial elements of SOPA, has been removed from the current draft.

For now, the SOPA hearing is postponed indefinitely. But the issue won’t be settled until the bill is either discarded, or voted down. As long as it hangs in the air, there’s a potential of its passage. The Obama administration issued a statement in opposition to the bill (though soft), and internet blackout events are still scheduled to occur on the 18th.

Issa summed the issue up nicely:

“The voice of the internet community has been heard. Much more education for members of Congress about the workings of the internet is essential if anti-piracy legislation is to be workable and achieve broad appeal.”

Remember, you can contact your Congressional representative and let them know how you feel via the Electronic Frontier Foundation

[Edge]

Mounting resistance to the controversial bill seems to have finally made an impression.


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Asura's Wrath Demo Out, Here's a Trailer

Posted Jan 11, 2012 at 8:32AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: asuras wrath release date, asuuras wrath, Capcom, psn, xbl

The over-the-topness continues...


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XCOM: Enemy Unknown Officially Announced

Posted Jan 5, 2012 at 4:32PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: Firaxis Games, strategy games, xcom: enemy unknown

Sid Meier-helmed Firaxis Games drops some details on its upcoming strategy game, and essentially explode the Internet.

I don’t know if you browse other gaming news sites or follow any on Twitter, but if you do, there’s no way you missed the biggest bombshell of the day – Firaxis has officially announced a new game, titled XCOM: Enemy Unknown.

The studio, known for its perfectly tuned strategy titles, has long been at work on the game but remained relatively silent on its development. XCOM is being developed as a “full-on strategy” game, one that will reportedly “stay true” to some of the classic elements in the original franchise titles released throughout the late 90s.

XCOM is designed as a straight strategy title, with scenarios that demand an understanding of a broad battlefield as well as delicate micromanaging. Essentially, you’ll be in charge of a massive army as they fight to repel an invading alien force.

There’s no official release date in place, though Game Informer has a preview of the game in their upcoming issue and states XCOM: Enemy Unknown will hit shelves sometime in the fall. Oh, and it’s coming to consoles!

[Game Informer]

Sid Meier-helmed Firaxis Games drops some details on its upcoming strategy game, and essentially explode the Internet.


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Sequence is on sale on Steam

Posted Dec 31, 2011 at 1:30PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: DDR, indie games, jason wishnov, sequence, Steam, steam sale

Harrison E talks to Sequence creator, Jason Wishnov about Sequence and what he's up to next. Also you have 3 days to buy Sequence for cheap on Steam.


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PoV: The JRPG Story and You

Posted Dec 29, 2011 at 11:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Xbox 360, PC Gaming, PoV Tags: bethesda software, breath of death, dark souls, Final Fantasy, From Software, jrpg, new vegas, rpg, wrpg, zeboyd games

Harrison E takes a slightly analytical look into the realm of JRPG's and RPG's in general after a trek into Demon's Souls.


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The Ender Scrolls: Minerim

Posted Dec 27, 2011 at 4:30PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360, PC Gaming Tags: avemagnadude, elder scrolls, ender scrolls: minerim, fan made video

The names not so imaginative, but this fan-made trailer is pretty neat.


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Zynga designer joins new social studio

Posted Dec 26, 2011 at 10:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: casual games, loot drop, social games, zynga

Loot Drop has a new developer in the ranks.


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New Game of Thrones Trailer Shows More Magic and Monsters

Posted Dec 23, 2011 at 1:30PM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3, PC Gaming Tags: cyanide, game of thrones, got trailer

The latest Game of Thrones trailer gives us a better idea of what we'll be facing.


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All Zombies Must Die Coming to XBLA

Posted Dec 23, 2011 at 9:50AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: all zombies must die!, doublesix, Square Enix

The top-down zombie shooter is finally shambling its way into the Xbox Live Arcade.


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Interview: Skydrift Designer Tibor Pongracz

Posted Dec 22, 2011 at 12:45PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: Digital Reality, Interview, psn, skydrift interview, xbla

Harrison E talks with lead designer on the recently released Skydrift, Tibor Pongrácz, about the game, working for Digital Reality and their upcoming releases.


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Chris Avellone Says Player Convenience hurts RPGs

Posted Dec 18, 2011 at 9:45AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: black and white, chris avellone, Gameplay, new vegas, obsidian, planetscape torment, rpg

Chris Avellone: "Player Convenience" hurts RPG's

And enjoying having a player fanbase hurts game companies

Chris Avellone recently spoke with Industry Gamers about the current state of video games and where they are headed in terms of genre and gameplay. Avellone is a veteran, having worked on Planetscape:Torment, Fallout 2 and of course, Fallout New Vegas, Avellone knows how people play and yet seems that desiging for certain types of players can be frustrating.

Speaking with Industry Gamers he said that "the 'advances' have been more for player convenience - sometimes good, sometimes bad - in my opinion. Journals, quest compasses that point directly to the goal and show you the route, auto-maps, etc. are helpful; at the same time, I think it undermines the thrill of victory and discovery and a lot of what makes an RPG an RPG"

I've heard of the argument that over the past decade game designers have gotten soft on players and provide them with too much when it comes to games. I think Avellone is making a stance more on just the RPG genre itself rather than calling out flawed game design. Avellone was a lot more double-edged about the situation saying that in terms of non-interface elements he felt "the idea of morally grey choices and more focus on actions and consequences" have been great "for all RPG's."

In the past five years, RPG's have gotten a bit more sophisticated from the old Final Fantasy route of world ending, go help out. Avellone's own Planetscape Torment began to break the mould by introducing more of a grey system of good verus evil, rather than just fighting a big bad. There was another addition to Avellone enjoying new-gen RPG's with voice acting has really helped the RPG along well.

Avellone also talked about how the RPG genre is something that should really be added to gameplay more than just tacked on, for game's that do genre-bending. "Developers are seeing the worth in customization, levelling, dialogue, choice and reactivity and other elements that would normally be considered RPG mechanics and introducing them into multiple titles." Hopefully, Avellone will be working on the South Park game and making it worth it's weight in RPG gold.

http://www.industrygamers.com/news/chris-avellone-obsidians-chief-rpg-designer/

And enjoying having a player fanbase hurts game companies.


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I Am Alive Trailer Explains Rules of Survival

Posted Dec 16, 2011 at 5:38PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: i am alive, Ubisoft

Need to know how to survive in a post-apocalyptic wasteland? Watch this new trailer for I Am Alive and you’ll be well on your way.

I Am Alive’s official release is drawing ever closer, and to celebrate Ubisoft has released a brief trailer that shows off some of the stuff gamers can expect when they finally fire up the game. You’ll see a bit of wandering, a touch of climbing and a whole lot of dust, but that’s about it. The whole thing is presented as a sort of video blog from the game’s protagonist as he explains the basic rules of survival.

Check it out here:

While the trailer does establish some gameplay elements, combat and enemies are noticeably lacking. Ubisoft may want to keep that stuff on the down low until the game is closer to release; I Am Alive is currently slated for an early 2012 launch. The title has been in development for over three years now, and has gone through a couple of developers during its lifespan.

In the meantime, all we know is that the game was rebuilt from the ground up when the new development team took over, and that the story revolves around one young man’s efforts to stay alive in a dangerous, disintegrating world. You’ll meet other survivors, gather goods, and do whatever you can to stay out of the toxic clouds that coat the ground.

What do you think of this latest trailer?

Need to know how to survive in a post-apocalyptic wasteland? Watch this new trailer for I Am Alive and you’ll be well on your way.


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Epic announces Fortnite at VGA

Posted Dec 12, 2011 at 8:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Xbox 360, PC Gaming, PS3 Tags: Epic Games, fortnite, notch, VGA

Fortnite - It's like Minecraft but made by Epic


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New Bejeweled on iPhone

Posted Dec 10, 2011 at 2:30PM EST by Listed in: iPhone Tags: angry birds, bejeweled 2, popcap, Tetris

PopCap re-launches one of the most popular puzzle games ever made, complete with a free version.

PopCap has officially removed the older version of Bejeweled 2 + Blitz, replacing it with a revamped version that features elements from Bejeweled 3. They’ve also gone and dropped a free version of the game, which consists solely of the one-minute “Score Attack” mode originally found in Bejeweled Blitz.

The new game, which goes by the same title as the retired version, contains the Zen and Diamond Mine modes found in Bejeweled 3, plus Classic play. And since PopCap is known for keeping their products updated, it’s only fair to assume that new features will be added over time.

Bejeweled 2 + Blitz is currently available on the iTunes Store for 99 cents – if you’re into puzzle games and time-wasters, it’s definitely worth a look. People love to talk about Angry Birds as the start of the mobile gaming revolution, but Bejeweled is actually second on the list of best-selling mobile games of all time, lead only by Tetris.

If you do download the game, be sure to let us know what you think!

[Edge]

PopCap re-launches one of the most popular puzzle games ever made, complete with a free version.


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Square Enix Developing Vita RPG

Posted Dec 10, 2011 at 9:00AM EST by Listed in: PS Vita Tags: Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, Square Enix, Unity engine, vita rpg

A job posting on the developer’s website leaks their upcoming Vita/PS3-exclusive.

Fresh from the rumor mill: Square Enix is developing an action-RPG title for the PS3 and PS Vita – one that involves airships. The story leaked earlier today when a couple of interesting job listings turned up for the company’s 1st Production Department – the section of Square Enix that works on Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts titles.

One of the listings describes the need for a “planner” that can design a player growth system and ability properties. Another requests someone that can create the “play elements” for an airship that navigates over a large world map. The genre is confirmed as “action-RPG,” and the listed hardware is Vita and PS3.

One interesting point in the listings page is the inclusion of the Unity engine. Square Enix is known for building their game engines from scratch, but a turn to Unity indicates they’re becoming increasingly accepting of third party solutions.

It’s worth noting that the listings do not specifically say they are for Square Enix positions, only that they are in reference to a game being developed by Square Enix’s 1st Production Department. The company could be outsourcing some tasks to a smaller developer or individuals, or they could be hiring new employees.

Either way, it’s safe to say whatever project is in development will be in development for some time to come.

What Square Enix game would you hope to see on Vita?

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A job posting on the developer’s website leaks their upcoming Vita/PS3-exclusive.


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Bits and Pieces The Future of Indie Games

Posted Dec 9, 2011 at 12:45PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: iPhone Tags: bits and pieces, convict interactive, developers, garbage monster, igda sydney, questy, spaceracer, speed assassins, toska, triangle man, zombie team defense

Harrison E went to his first IGDA event in Sydney on Monday night, Bits and Pieces, and met some of the most interesting and coolest future developers you may have never heard of.


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