Anybody who’s been paying attention to the development of Battlefield 3 knows that there are more than a few reasons to bet on a major success come October. Publisher Electronic Arts has made their support of the game over its competitors more than vocal, and now the company’s CFO has revealed that pre-orders for Battlefield 3 are not only reflecting that confidence, but setting the stage for a fight the publisher feels they can win....
It’s not every day that a game comes along that manages to create an online system that confirms all your deepest fears about the depravity of your fellow man. Whether you insist on maintaining a positive outlook or are willing to submit, DayZ is here to break you down and fill you with dread. Starting out its days as a humble ARMA 2 mod, DayZ quickly skyrocketed in popularity, becoming the talk of PC gamers everywhere....
Destiny crosses into many different genres: it’s a first person shooter, a role playing game and in some ways a massive multiplayer online game. But since its launch, Destiny has also become a loot simulator. Players have discovered dozens of glitches and “loot caves” that have allowed them to quickly gather rare, legendary and exotic gear to aid them in missions, strikes and raids. So it’s really no surprise when players discover yet another glitch or cave that offers players an opportunity to kill hordes of enemies and pick up a ridiculous amount of loot....
It’s time for episode two in the Dishonored developer documentary series, this one focused on the creation of the Arkane Studios’ game world. While the first doc was concerned with explaining how the team envisioned the gameplay in Dishonored — namely how they wanted to set the game apart from the competition — this one centers on the early stages of development. First and foremost Arkane Studios knew they wanted to create a setting that would rank up their with the iconic video game locales like Black Mesa or Rapture....
Following the success of Activision’s Skylanders game series, it didn’t come as a surprise when Disney announced they’d be applying the companion toy/DLC model to their own in-house project. The result was Disney Infinity - which allows gamers young and (maybe) old to collect fan-favorite character statues and, subsequently, unlock their respective “Mouse House” avatars inside the video game ecosystem. Starting with a basic package that includes Mr. Incredible (The Incredibles), Jack Sparrow(Pirates of the Caribbean), and James P....
Welcome to our regular gameplay impressions and video post where we record our first 10-30 minutes with a new game, and provide some general impressions on that early playthrough. Today’s game: FRACT OSC from developer Phosfiend Systems. Right from the start, it’s evident that FRACT OSC embraces its place nestled between exploration and music games. The only instructions presented to the player are a series of simple input commands on the pause screen....
Retro games are always a great throwback to our childhood. Going back to the classics is an age old tradition, but sometimes the nostalgia goggles were stronger than the actual games. Looking back at some of these classics, it’s easy to see why they are so coveted by the gaming community. These are some games that we remember fondly from back in the day, but the only issue is they don’t always stand up to the test of time....
Where can Mass Effect possibly go after the monumental journey that was its original trilogy? Anywhere, actually. BioWare has confirmed its development of Mass Effect 4, hinting that the game will be profoundly different from the rest of the series at hand and, in the last few weeks, it’s opened up the suggestion box for thoughtful and assertive fans. So we figured we’d inject some helpful advice. There are no major Mass Effect 3 spoilers here, so even if you haven’t reached the final ending (and somehow managed to avoid the salient details), it’s not too early to become invested in the franchise’s future....
The way people share their love of video games is changing, and has been for some time. Sites like YouTube and Twitch have allowed players and entertainers to record and live stream their gaming experiences. These Let’s Play channels have grown massively in popularity, and have influenced the decisions of major players in the video game industry — even the new generation of consoles is pushing footage-sharing functionality. The popularity of YouTube stars is not just limited to the world of video games, however....
¿Qué son los códigos de Spotify y cómo utilizarlos? ¿Qué es Spotify Connect? ¿Cómo funciona Spotify Connect? Necesitarás un teléfono, un portátil o una tableta con la última aplicación de Spotify. Otro dispositivo compatible con Spotify (como un altavoz). Conecta ambos dispositivos a la misma red Wi-Fi e inicia sesión en Spotify. ¿Cómo se configura Spotify Connect? Abre la aplicación de Spotify en tu dispositivo móvil o en tu ordenador....
Not a year goes by without a new arcade racer arriving on the scene, claiming to offer gameplay players have only dreamed of, and new ways to compete with friends in unique rides. Ubisoft did a terrific job introducing The Crew during their E3 2013 press conference, not only by officially releasing one of the best cinematic trailers of the show, but providing a live on-stage demo of four separate players joining up online to take on a mission together....
Those who have been keeping tabs on The Last of Us - the newest game from Uncharted developer Naughty Dog - are already familiar with the basic pitch: a harsh, grueling struggle to survive after society as we know it has crumbled, and people have turned on one another; whether by choice, or through a strange infection. The main problem with such a dark and tense story is that when nature begins to reclaim man-made structures, the result isn’t devastating – it can be strangely beautiful....
It’s been a longer wait than we’d originally expected, but Ubisoft’s ambitious open-world hacking game Watch Dogs will finally be released next month. Set in an alternate version of Chicago where virtually everything is controlled by a central operating system, Watch Dogs casts the player in the role of Aiden Pearce, a hacker with the ability to break through the CtOS’ defenses and gain access to vast amounts of information and control....
Psychological thriller ‘You’ returned for a third season on 15 October 2021 after nearly two years. Joe Goldberg was living with Love and his child Henry Forty in a suburban home. If you think that meant Joe had changed from his old obsessive ways though, think again, because season three was packed with so many twists and turns, it was enough to give you whiplash. Now season 3 is well and truly over though - for some characters more than others - what’s next?...
Persona 5 Strikers has been a long time coming for fans outside of Japan. This stylish, zany adventure is a crossover between Koei Tecmo’s Dynasty Warriors and the sequel to 2016’s critically acclaimed Persona 5. If players have managed to get their hands on a copy of Persona 5 Strikers, there’ll be no doubt they’re itching to start the game. But, before players jump back into stealing hearts with the Phantom Thieves, there are some crucial things they’ll need to know to make sure they get the most out of this latest adventure....
For many newcomers to the Pokemon franchise, the defensive stats of a Pokemon are largely ignored in favor of their speed and attack stats, particularly for those who don’t take part in online or competitive battling. However, a Pokemon’s defensive stats are just as important as their offensive stats and shouldn’t be overlooked when building a team. The Alola region was home to many slower, more defense-oriented Pokemon than previous generations and largely helped balance out the pool of available Pokemon to ensure that players had a wider variety to chose from....
The Sims 4 is one of the first games in the series to have a gallery that holds houses and families in it. The addition of game packs gives players the ability to make some very unique houses. Players can find houses that fit practically any theme they desire (even that of a certain occult), allowing them to create a unique story that fits their family. When it comes to the houses already found in the game, players are sure to find a house in the gallery that fits their style a whole lot better....
There are many titles that come to the minds of fans when the topic of the best Final Fantasy game is brought up, but there’s one particular title that’s always unfairly excluded from this conversation — Final Fantasy VIII. The hype for this game was understandably through the roof, mainly due to the fact that Final Fantasy VII sold a massive number of units on the PS1 and is still considered to be one of the best games ever released on this platform....
That Grand Theft Auto V remains relevant more than seven years after its release is a testament to how revolutionary a game it really is. It’s perhaps unsurprising though, especially when considering how influential some of the series’ previous entries have been over the years. Each title has raised the bar higher and higher and has set the standard when it comes to open-world sandbox games. Many games have tried to emulate the series over the years and while some have come close, most have failed miserably....
The heyday of fighting games was about twenty years ago. Most of the classic fighting games date from around this time, anyway. After a bit of a drought of top tier fighting games that lasted through the late 2000s and early 2010s, the last five years have actually been quite fruitful. With the ever-growing popularity of the Evo Tournament, many development studios have become increasingly willing to invest more time and money to produce a top-quality fighting game....
