Teli's World

MMO News

noreply@blogger.com (Teli) — Sat, 28 May 2011 19:18:28 PDT

MMO News

Mythos Gameplay – First Look HD
Faxion Online launches
Daily quests coming to Mythos

Posted: 28 May 2011 11:45 AM PDT

To Learn More about the game check out ourMythos Page.

Mythos is a 3D fantasy MMORPG published by Frogster – the same company behind Runes of Magic. Mythos was developed by many of the same people who worked on Diablo 2, which is why the two games are remarkably similar. Like Battle of the Immortals from Perfect World Entertainment, Mythos has the whole “Diablo 2″ action-rpg feel to it. Like Fortune Online and other action MMORPGs, Mythos is trying to recreate the fun of D2. Those who enjoyed Diablo 2, should definitely give Mythos a try. To learn more about Mythos, check out the official MMOHut Mythos page which includes a detailed review, tons of screenshots, and additional videos.

Faxion Online launches

Posted: 27 May 2011 01:21 PM PDT

Free-to-play PvP MMORPG Faxion Online has officially launched today, through publisher UTV True Games. The game features a two-faction (Heaven and Hell) system, multi-classing, and contested zones based on the seven deadly sins.

As part of the celebration for the game’s launch, one lucky player who “Likes” Faxion Online on Facebook will win an iPad 2 on June 9.

UTV True Games also developed Warrior Epic.

Faxion Gameplay Screenshot

Source:

UTV True Games Officially Launches Faxion Online
“Like” the game on Facebook and enter to win a snazzy iPad^® 2
Austin, Texas-May 26, 2011- UTV True Games, an international publisher of multi-player online games, today announced the official launch of Faxion Online, the irreverent free-to-play massively multiplayer role playing game that pits players against one another in the eternal struggle between Heaven and Hell.
MMOGames.com calls Faxion Online “a one-of-a-kind MMORPG experience that offers a world that feels truly alive.” MMORPG.com adds, “expect some throw back PvP for everyone.”
“A whimsical take on the good-vs.-evil mythology of heaven and hell,” says Curse.com, “with humor abound across its many levels and PvP areas.” Massively.com praises Faxion Online for its “unique blend of tongue-in-cheek humor.”
To celebrate the official launch of Faxion Online, UTV True Games is giving away an iPad 2 to one lucky fan. To enter, simply “Like” Faxion Online on Facebook. The winner will be randomly selected on June 9, 2011.
Faxion Online delivers aggressive and robust PVP gameplay and a unique territory control system that allows the opposing factions to battle for the fate of the seven deadly sins. Players begin their quest for dominance of war-torn Limbo, battling their way through each location in the game represented by the sins. With a unique multi-classing system, players will have the freedom to play the way they want with achievement and glory through adventure and combat.

Daily quests coming to Mythos

Posted: 27 May 2011 12:19 PM PDT

Mythos is adding daily quests this June for all players level 15 or above.

The daily quests will be available in the major hubs, off special black Quest Boards. These boards will offer three quests that can be done on a daily basis. Quests include beating bosses, hunting down specific items, and other treasure hunting challenges. Daily quests also become more difficult the higher level the player is. Rewards from daily quests include a 60 minute double experience buff, as well as the ability to earn more money from completed quests.

Mythos is currently published by Frogster, which also publishes Runes of Magic.

Mythos Gameplay Screenshot

Source:

Give Us This Day Our Daily…
…Quest! Coming to MYTHOS in June.
Soon enough there will be even more reasons for level hunters in MYTHOS to get excited about dungeon crawling. Frogster is planning to make Daily Quests available to all players at level 15 or higher starting in June. In each of the most important centres in Uld, players will be able to find a special black Quest Board offering three different quests which can be repeated daily.
On their own or in groups, hack'n'slashers longing for experience points can take on the various level-appropriate challenges. Depending on their idea of a good time, players can teach nasty boss monsters the meaning of fear, shake them down to get certain items, or go on a good old-fashioned treasure hunt. Not wanting to make things too easy though, the difficulty of the Daily Quests rises as they level up ensuring players will always face a challenge!
Daily Quests are far more than just an exciting way to pass the time. Take the bonuses, for example: if a player completes all three Daily Quests on a given day, they get to enjoy a 60-minute frenzy in which they score double experience points from killing monsters as well as significantly more in-game currency for each successfully completed quest.
There's also a contest in partnership with paysafecard going on right now – we're giving away scores of these handy little cards.

Video Games Blogger

noreply@blogger.com (Teli) — Sat, 28 May 2011 09:36:07 PDT

Video Games Blogger

Alice: Madness Returns Hysteria Mode revealed
PS4 officially under development, says Sony
Legacy of Kain reboot imminent?
Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters wallpaper
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D Wallpaper
Infamous 2 wallpaper
Dungeons and Dragons: Daggerdale Achievements guide (XBLA Xbox 360)
Kung Fu Panda 2 Walkthrough Video Guide (Xbox 360 Kinect)
Dungeons and Dragons: Daggerdale walkthrough video guide (XBLA Xbox 360, PC)
Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition Trophies guide (PS3 PSN)

Alice: Madness Returns Hysteria Mode revealed

Posted: 27 May 2011 10:51 AM PDT

Spice Horse’s upcoming Alice: Madness Returns releases on June 14th, and with the date nearly upon us (I’m so excited! AND I JUST CAN’T HIDE IT!) some new information and details have been revealed to keep the blood pumping in our veins. One of Alice’s key weapons to fight off the twisted, chaotic, demonic world’s [...]

PS4 officially under development, says Sony

Posted: 27 May 2011 10:41 AM PDT

The PlayStation 4 is OFFICIALLY under development, confirmed Sony executive vice president and chief financial officer Masaru Kato in a post-annual earnings report conference call. This was revealed when he was asked about the great increase in research and development costs from the company; Which although it is known that the PSP-successor, known as the [...]

Legacy of Kain reboot imminent?

Posted: 27 May 2011 10:30 AM PDT

Is a Legacy of Kain remake or reboot of the classic action adventure series in consideration by Eidos owner Square Enix? After already rebooting the Dues Ex series with Deus Ex: Human Revolution, a game that looks like it will be a smash hit, why not try out for the horror action of the Blood [...]

Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters wallpaper

Posted: 27 May 2011 10:19 AM PDT

Welcome to our Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters wallpapers page! Here we will post images that you can use as desktop wallpapers, both official and otherwise. We will add to this list as we find cool new wallpapers for the game. Note that we do not own nor did we create these wallpapers. Thanks [...]

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D Wallpaper

Posted: 27 May 2011 10:09 AM PDT

Welcome to our Ocarina of Time 3D wallpapers page! Here we will post images that you can use as desktop wallpapers, both official and otherwise. We will add to this list as we find cool new wallpapers for the game. Note that we do not own nor did we create these wallpapers. Thanks to the [...]

Infamous 2 wallpaper

Posted: 27 May 2011 09:58 AM PDT

Welcome to our InFamous 2 wallpapers page! Here we will post images that you can use as desktop wallpapers, both official and otherwise. We will add to this list as we find cool new wallpapers for the game. Note that we do not own nor did we create these wallpapers. Thanks to the prospective creators [...]

Dungeons and Dragons: Daggerdale Achievements guide (XBLA Xbox 360)

Posted: 27 May 2011 09:41 AM PDT

Our Dungeons & Dragons: Daggerdale Achievements & Trophies guide lists every Achievement & Trophy for this Xbox 360 and PS3 action RPG and tells you how to get them. Although the game isn’t out for PSN yet, it should be released soon. XBOX 360 ACHIEVEMENTS LIST Earn the Achievement to get the corresponding amount of [...]

Kung Fu Panda 2 Walkthrough Video Guide (Xbox 360 Kinect)

Posted: 27 May 2011 09:40 AM PDT

This Kung Fu Panda 2 Kinect walkthrough will guide you through the beginning to ending moments of cutscenes and gameplay for this Xbox 360-exclusive motion-sensing camera version of Kung Fu Panda 2. Kung Fu Panda 2 is the sequel to the blockbuster hit, Kung Fu Panda. In an original story, players are plunged into a [...]

Dungeons and Dragons: Daggerdale walkthrough video guide (XBLA Xbox 360, PC)

Posted: 27 May 2011 09:39 AM PDT

This Dungeons and Dragons: Daggerdale walkthrough will guide you through the beginning to ending moments of cutscenes and gameplay for this action RPG dungeon crawler. The Forgotten Realms are under attack by the evil Zhentarim in Dungeons & Dragons: Daggerdale, another thrilling adventure in the world’s most popular fantasy role-playing game. D&D: Daggerdale centers on [...]

Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition Trophies guide (PS3 PSN)

Posted: 27 May 2011 09:36 AM PDT

Our Days of Thundere Achievements & Trophies guide lists every Achievement & Trophy for this PS3 NASCAR racer and tells you how to get them. PLAYSTATION 3 TROPHIES LIST Earn Bronze (15), Silver (0), Gold (1), Platinum (0) or Secret (0) Trophies to increase your Gamer Level. 1. FTW! (Bronze) – Win your first career [...]

MMO Updates

noreply@blogger.com (Teli) — Sat, 28 May 2011 09:03:08 PDT

MMO Updates

Alter-Ego: Update 3 and more in store
WRUP: He has the power to rear-project major cities edition
SOE awarding triple Station Cash, offering special Memorial Day weekend items and events
The Daily Grind: Do you play specialist or generalist characters?

Alter-Ego: Update 3 and more in store

Posted: 28 May 2011 10:00 AM PDT

Filed under: Super-hero, Galleries, Screenshots, News items, Opinion, Consoles, DC Universe Online, Alter-Ego

Good things are on the horizon in DC Universe Online, heroes, and villains! After having the chance to sit in on a roundtable discussion with Jens Andersen, Mark Anderson, and Lorin Jameson on Thursday, I am confident that the team in charge of the game's development is taking a good hard look at all the feedback it's been receiving from players. Aside from getting a chance to hear more about the soon-to-be-released Update 3, we were able to get a handful of answers for some burning questions that players have been asking about recently -- and some screenshots in the gallery below to give you a sneak peek!

Additionally, we managed to get a hint of things to come, as we're certain anyone who was watching Thursday night's DC Universe Online stickam chat noticed. For those who didn't make it, don't worry -- I'll be running down several interesting points from that event too since it meshes well with the roundtable discussion. All you have to do to get the super-scoop is join me behind the break!

Gallery: DC Universe Online

Continue reading Alter-Ego: Update 3 and more in store

Alter-Ego: Update 3 and more in store originally appeared on Massively on Sat, 28 May 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments

WRUP: He has the power to rear-project major cities edition

Posted: 28 May 2011 08:00 AM PDT

Filed under: Massively meta, Miscellaneous

Alas, Mystery Science Theater 3000, you were too beautiful for this world. Also far too expensive, which is what killed you. (Pretty much all of the show's budget went to licensing terrible, terrible films, which seems odd as they're sort of thing that would seem cheap.) Sure, there's the occasional clunker like Catalina Caper or Hamlet, but then you get Red Zone Cuba or Merlin's Shop of Mystical Wonders or Girl in Gold Boots. And you can get an awful lot of the episodes on Netflix streaming. I'm just saying.

Unlike the source material used for MST3K, this installment of WRUP does not feature horrible technical glitches, failed special effects, or glaring problems to indicate that the producers just don't care. Instead, it features the Massively staff talking about what its members will be up to over the weekend and their favorite MMO combat abilities. So click on past the break to check that out, let us know your own plans in the comments, and repeat to yourself that it's just a Saturday feature and you should really just relax.

Continue reading WRUP: He has the power to rear-project major cities edition

WRUP: He has the power to rear-project major cities edition originally appeared on Massively on Sat, 28 May 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments

SOE awarding triple Station Cash, offering special Memorial Day weekend items and events

Posted: 28 May 2011 07:00 AM PDT

Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-fi, EverQuest, EverQuest II, MMO industry, News items, Star Wars Galaxies, Free-to-play, Free Realms, Promotions

Sony Online Entertainment is looking to move a bunch of its pre-paid Station Cash cards. As a result, all such cards (available at retailers including Wal-Mart and Best Buy) may be redeemed for triple the normal Station Cash points. The promotion is valid from May 27th through May 30th, and SOE is also making a few special items available in select games to celebrate the Memorial Day weekend.

EverQuest features a number of paintings for sale, EverQuest II is giving away free time-limited flying mounts, and Free Realms is selling discounted Memorial day clothing packs for 400 Station Cash. Star Wars Galaxies is throwing a "bonus everything" weekend featuring double XP, double GCW, and double a-bunch-of-other-stuff, the details of which you can find on the official SOE forums.

SOE awarding triple Station Cash, offering special Memorial Day weekend items and events originally appeared on Massively on Sat, 28 May 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments

The Daily Grind: Do you play specialist or generalist characters?

Posted: 28 May 2011 06:00 AM PDT

Filed under: Culture, Professions, Opinion, The Daily Grind, Miscellaneous

Myself, I'm a jack-of-all-trades type of player. If there's a class, profession or build out there that allows me to do a wide variety of things OK, then you can bet your bottom dollar that I'll be playing it. Sure, I never hit the top of the DPS or healing charts, but the freedom of choice that generalist builds allow me more than makes up for it.

Classes are easy to define as either "specialist" or "generalist" if you're painting with a broad brush, although the truth is that many specialist classes and roles have generalist aspects, and generalist classes often can be specialized. So I think it all boils down to what you like to play and how you like to play it.

So what do you enjoy more: playing specialist or generalist characters? Would you rather do a narrow range of actions really, really well, or a wide range of actions decently but not exceptionally?

Every morning, the Massively bloggers probe the minds of their readers with deep, thought-provoking questions about that most serious of topics: massively online gaming. We crave your opinions, so grab your caffeinated beverage of choice and chime in on today's Daily Grind!

The Daily Grind: Do you play specialist or generalist characters? originally appeared on Massively on Sat, 28 May 2011 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments

MMO updates

noreply@blogger.com (Teli) — Sat, 28 May 2011 07:37:12 PDT

MMO updates

Transformers Online (CN) - Preparing for launch
Dragona Taiwan - Pet system preview
Dragon Ball Online (TW) - Official Closed beta starts 27th May

Transformers Online (CN) - Preparing for launch

Posted: 28 May 2011 03:20 AM PDT

No, 25th May isn't the day the game launched, but officially announced. So, if you have not read my previous posts, there are actually 2 Transformers Online game in development. This particular one is from Chinese developer NetDragon and it will be a third person online shooter (MMOTPS). I read that NetDragon is kind of pissed at Hasbro for giving the rights to have 2 similar titled games being developed at the same time, but then again it is just a rumor.

Some character artwork was shown and I thought I should share them. Each faction currently has a new robot on their side, together with an unannounced one. I am sure more will be revealed as time passes by. If you are thinking of creating your own Autobot or Decepticon, be prepared to be disappointed. But otherwise, stay tuned for more info as the game prepares to launch later this year.

Dragona Taiwan - Pet system preview

Posted: 27 May 2011 11:25 AM PDT

So, the Closed Beta for Dragona Taiwan is still going on and I thought I should give it a final spin before playing too much and spoiling the fun myself when the global server comes. I will just like to touch briefly on the pet system found in the game. Dragona Taiwan's pets can only be found in the cash shop lottery boxes. If you are lucky, you might get a Pet Chest from the boxes.

Right clicking the Pet Chest, players must go through another lottery. There are 3 pets available and some comes with different number of empty skill slots. Some will want to spend money on the boxes until they get one with max 4 skill slots. I was able to get all 3, seen below. There will be costumes for them as well.

Where do the skills come from? Well, you get them from Pet Skill Chests, which can be found as a random item from the cash shop lottery boxes as well. Some skills include looting, expanding pet's inventory, ability for pet to help you sell items etc.

How do pets help players sell items? Well, with the looting skill, pets will loot for players and the items go into players' inventories. Players must manually move items into the pet's inventory and click on the sell command. It will take about 5minutes, as the pet will need to "return to town" and sell them before returning. It looks pretty cash heavy since everything is lottery based, but we shall see the prices when the global server is out.

Dragon Ball Online (TW) - Official Closed beta starts 27th May

Posted: 27 May 2011 11:22 AM PDT

Dragon Ball Online Taiwan, which I covered in my previous posts, will enter its 1st official Closed Beta phase on 27th May which is in a few days' time. New features will be the ability for characters to change into their adult forms at level 30, with the level cap at 38 this time round. However, players will get an item at level 10 and become level 33 straight once consumed. These adults forms are also considered job advancements as well, with characters able to access new skills and of course, a new class name. Super Saiyan mode?!

There will also be more Time Capsule quests, leading players back into the past and re-visiting old scenarios found in the comics and anime. Various GM events are also organized for participating players. Be sure to catch my uploaded high definition videos after the VIP Beta ends! Dragon Ball Online Taiwan also revealed it official website look, which is really, really neat~

MMORPG News

noreply@blogger.com (Teli) — Sat, 28 May 2011 07:20:44 PDT

MMORPG News

Faxion Online: Starter Pack Twitter Giveaway
General: Three Kingdoms Brawler Event Announced
Mythos: Daily Quests Coming in June
Fallen Earth: Fireside Chat Coming Tuesday

Faxion Online: Starter Pack Twitter Giveaway

Posted: 27 May 2011 11:22 AM PDT

To celebrate the recent launch of Faxion Online, MMORPG.com and UTV Ignition Games have partnered to give away 15 starter pack codes to get you up and running on your journey. Getting yourself a code is pretty simple: stay tuned to the official MMORPG.com Twitter as we'll be giving away three codes every hour beginning today at 2PM EST.

General: Three Kingdoms Brawler Event Announced

Posted: 27 May 2011 10:18 AM PDT

The9 has announced a pre-launch event for Three Kingdoms, the 2D side-scrolling brawler. Called "Out Classed", the event challenges players to reach hero status before June 3rd. Those who do will be entered into a raffle for forty-four prizes, tops of which is an Ultimate Trio G Series Gaming Combo from Logitech.

Mythos: Daily Quests Coming in June

Posted: 27 May 2011 08:26 AM PDT

Frogster has announced that Mythos daily quests will be arriving in June. Daily quests will be available to players at level fifteen and higher. There will be three daily quests in each major quest hub in Uld.

Fallen Earth: Fireside Chat Coming Tuesday

Posted: 27 May 2011 08:16 AM PDT

The Fallen Earth team is teasing its player base with the revelation that there will be a major announcement coming during regular maintenance on Tuesday. In order to get the information "straight from the source", Senior Game Designer Marie "Aro Sei" Croall will be hosting a live dev chat via UStream on Tuesday, May 31st.

MMOGaming News

noreply@blogger.com (Teli) — Sat, 28 May 2011 03:10:58 PDT

MMOGaming News

I am so Mad with EVE!!!! RANT!!!!!
Auto Club Revolution - A Revolutionary Racing MMO?
Star Wars: The Old Republic - Trooper Progression Trailer
End of Nations - RTS Goes Massive
The9 Starts Pre-Launch Beta For Three Kingdoms Brawler
[Hot Blog] Best Cosplay This week
[Topic] Have You ever Made History in A MMO Game?
World of Battles: Morningstar Open Beta Launches!
Forsaken World's Identity Crisis
Japanese Knights of Kingdom to Launch OBT on June 1st

I am so Mad with EVE!!!! RANT!!!!!

Posted:

I have to be brutally honest here, I need to ventilate or steam out a bunch of my frustrations because I am so P***** off!!! If you are wondering what the hell I am talking about or why I am so upset, then let me tell you why... IT IS BECAUSE OF EVE!!!!

Auto Club Revolution - A Revolutionary Racing MMO?

Posted:

Trying to provide racing game fans a console quality MMO with officially-licensed cars, Auto Club Revolution boasts up to date graphics and emphasis on socialization.

Star Wars: The Old Republic - Trooper Progression Trailer

Posted:

SWTOR Troopers are divided into two major advanced classes: the Vanguard and the Commando. As demonstrated in the video, the Commando is there to deal high amounts of damage or call on medical droids to revive allies. The Vanguard displays his prowess as a fortified wall between the his comrades and Sith opponents.

End of Nations - RTS Goes Massive

Posted:

Trion has also pulled back End of Nations, a MMORTS game,which is being developed by Petroglyph Games, the creative minds behind the original Command and Conquer. End of Nations brings the real-time strategy (RTS) and massively multiplayer online (MMO) genres together for a groundbreaking gaming experience.

The9 Starts Pre-Launch Beta For Three Kingdoms Brawler

Posted:

The9 Interactive, Inc., an online game developer and operator, announced that it will start the pre-launch beta of its debut title, the highly-anticipated Three Kingdoms Brawler today at noon, Pacific Time, for all English-language players around the world.

[Hot Blog] Best Cosplay This week

Posted:

So many cosplay in the internet, share some good with yo

[Topic] Have You ever Made History in A MMO Game?

Posted:

Have you ever made history in an MMO game? Something that was widely talked about on your server or even the whole game?

World of Battles: Morningstar Open Beta Launches!

Posted:

Renowned PC developer Frogwares today announced the open beta launch for World of Battles: Morningstar - the free-to-play online real-time strategy game (RTS). With balanced play at the forefront, this fantasy wargame boasts eight beastly races, each with their own unique weapons, tactics and fighting styles.

Forsaken World's Identity Crisis

Posted:

Perfect World Entertainment (PWE) has given us so much online games to choose from. Perhaps the most memorable for fans of the company would be their flagship game Perfect World.

Japanese Knights of Kingdom to Launch OBT on June 1st

Posted:

Recently, Japan-based Vector has announced that its fantasy MMORPG Knights of Kingdom is going to enter OBT on June 1st. In the meantime, the game has been open for registration and download.

MMORPG Videos

noreply@blogger.com (Teli) — Sat, 28 May 2011 01:33:18 PDT

MMORPG Videos

The Secret World: The Secret World: Story & Missions
End of Nations: End of Nations: RTS Goes Massive
Global Agenda: Global Agenda Flair Trailer

The Secret World: The Secret World: Story & Missions

Posted: 25 May 2011 05:02 PM PDT

Funcom has a brand new video developer diary focusing on Story and Missions in The Secret World. Check it out!

End of Nations: End of Nations: RTS Goes Massive

Posted: 26 May 2011 10:17 AM PDT

Trion Worlds has a brand new video called "RTS Goes Massive" that features End of Nations devs discussing animations and showing off awesome gameplay footage.

Global Agenda: Global Agenda Flair Trailer

Posted: 26 May 2011 10:04 AM PDT

The Global Agenda team will be introducing some new "flair" and dyes coming into the game very soon. Check out the new trailer to see what it's all about.

New Games

noreply@blogger.com (Teli) — Fri, 27 May 2011 21:15:34 PDT

New Games

New Destructoid Episode: E3 Preview Spectacular!
Live Show: Ratchet & Clank begins on Backlog!
GOG weekend sale has adventures and Raptor for 50% off
Nyanicorn is exactly what you think it is
I don't like football, but I like Backbreaker Vengeance
Your first arty glimpse of The Dark Eye - Demonicon
Razer Fight Pad contest winner announced!
11.3 million player deaths in Just Cause 2 look like this
Live show: Mash Tactics community picks
Preview: Reckoning's combat sets it apart from the pack
E3 11: If you missed last night's episode of GTTV ...
Review: Dungeons And Dragons: Daggerdale
Mattel turns custom Smackdown vs. Raw character into toy
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning screens you can look at
The many splendid sides of PC gaming
Take a gander at Dungeon Siege III's four characters
Infinity Ward shoots down Modern Warfare 3 co-op talk

New Destructoid Episode: E3 Preview Spectacular!

Posted: 27 May 2011 04:00 PM PDT

Can't see the video? Click here

Hey guys, for today's episode of The Destructoid Show, we decided that news is stupid and that would should instead twiddle our thumbs and idly speculate about what E3 has in store for us this year.

I'm really looking forward to news on XCOM, Aliens: Colonial Marines, Metal Gear Rising, and Burgertime World Tour (Calling it right now: Game of the Year). Tara wants to watch people play Battlefield 3, but doesn't want to play it because she's a sissy. She does wanna play Dead Island, and she's looking forward to Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 for some unknown reason.

I prepared a list (read: ridiculous Photoshop pieces) of what we probably WILL NOT see at E3 this year.

Then, we have special guest Hamza. You know, that guy who says he's a shark. He's done E3 a bunch of times, so we ask him dumb questions. Did you know he previewed Modern Warfare 3? Did you know... Uh. Bioshock Infinite is... A thing?

Giant Robot Alert: An ultra-super-mega-thanks to Insultobot for sending us a copy of friggin' Steel Battalion, complete with the epic cockpit control module. If you want to see a video of me dressed like an idiot and playing pretend with it, click here. (I'm sorry.)

Live Show: Ratchet & Clank begins on Backlog!

Posted: 27 May 2011 03:00 PM PDT

There's a very good explanation as to why the game we are playing tonight is Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time, and not Parasite Eve II, as voted by the community, I just don't know what that is. For reasons currently outside of my control I can't stream the game. It's all very technical and, as such I can't explain it because I don't actually understand it.

So instead, we'll be playing the second most requested game, and I know there are a number of people who watch the show every night who will probably be ecstatic. I promise we will play Parasite Eve II just as soon as Sony gets their store back online.

In the meantime, why not come and join us for a little Ratchet & Clank? We will be starting the game from the beginning and hanging out with the goons in our live chat. It's all going down right now on Destructoid's Justin.tv channel!

Watch live video from Destructoid on Justin.tv

Can't see the video? Click here

GOG weekend sale has adventures and Raptor for 50% off

Posted: 27 May 2011 02:30 PM PDT

GOG.com is having another weekend sale, and they appear to have dropped the "it's only 50% off if you buy all of them" bit from older deals in recent weeks. Hooray!

This time the theme is DotEmu games, with the Gobliiins Pack (all three games), the Ishar compilation (all three games), the Robinson's Requiem collection (Robinson's Requiem and Deus) and Raptor: Call of the Shadows 2010 Edition all discounted to a measily $2.99.

The Ishar and Robinson's Requiem games may not have aged that well, but the Gobliiins series is a timeless classic. As for Apogee's classic Raptor, it ranks among Tyrian and Xenon 2 Megablast as my favorite PC shmups of all time, so I can't recommend it enough if you are a younger -- but devoted -- shmup fan who missed it.

The 2010 Edition of Raptor features some improved graphics and support for 640x400, 960x600 and 1280x800 resolutions, while the oldschool graphics are still available should you want them.

Nyanicorn is exactly what you think it is

Posted: 27 May 2011 01:30 PM PDT

Not tired of Nyan cat yet? Here is a Nyan cat game for you! It's not exactly "new" but it's the first I've seen of it, and that's what counts.

It's a dodgy version of Robot Unicorn Attack with Nyan cat -- hence Nyanicorn -- who does things like nyan nyan nya-nyan nya-nya-nya-nya nyan nyan, nyan nyan nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya, nyan nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya nyan, nyan, nyan nyan nya-nyan nya-nya-nya-nya nyan nyan, nyan nyan nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya, nyan nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya nyan nyan.

Nyan, nya-nya-nyan, nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya, nyan nyan, nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya, nyan, nya-nya-nyan nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya, nyan nya-nya-nyan nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya nya nya nyan, nya-nya-nyan, nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya nyan, nya-nya-nyan, nya-nya-nya-nya-nya-nya, nyan.

Repeat chorus. There is one intentional mistake in the lyrics.

[Thanks de5gravity!]

I don't like football, but I like Backbreaker Vengeance

Posted: 27 May 2011 01:00 PM PDT

Can't see the video? Click here

Frankly, the word "football" -- and we're talking the rough and tumble American-style here, helmets and all -- puts me to sleep. I understand the appeal, but wasn't raised playing or spectating, so it's never been able to hold my attention.

As a kid, I turned to videogames instead. So maybe you'd think the combination of "football" and "videogames" might arouse my interest. Not the case -- I find the wildly popular digital versions of the game to be just as unappealing. To be clear, I know fans love them, and I admire that year after year developers churn out impressive productions and quality products. It's just not my "thing."

So why is it that I spent over an hour with NaturalMotion's Backbreaker Vengeance for Xbox Live Arcade and didn't want to stop?

For starters, Backbreaker Vengeance isn't your typical football game. It's based in part on NaturalMotion's Backbreaker title released last year for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Difference here is that while that game was traditional in the sense that you've got your plays, your first downs and such, Vengeance approaches it from a different angle -- pure action, no fat.

I got some exclusive hand-on with the game's "Tackle Alley" mode (demoed in the above video) which has a single runner fighting to carry the pigskin across the end zone, a small army of defenders blocking his path. It's not simply about survival, but about doing it style. You'll get points for juking or dodging with the right analog stick, barging through those in your path, hopping over hurdles or defenders, and even sliding under players diving to take off your head. Stringing moves together builds up a combo multiplier, the more varied you are, the more points you'll rack up when you hit that end zone.

Making it to the goal isn't enough to rack up huge scores. Many of the challenges I faced (which come packaged as "waves," not unlike Gears of War 2's "Horde" mode) had score patches scattered on the field. Hitting them would award me with upwards of 500 points, depending on the placement. Later waves had clearly marked boundaries, and stepping into them would result in immediate disqualification.

Between defenders, obstacles, score patches, and the delineated out of bounds markers, things started to feel more like an American Gladiators event than traditional football. Sizing up the best route prior to pushing through became key to getting higher and better scores. I even found myself going back to certain challenges in an attempt to eke out more points by finding new paths and varying my moves.

Showboating as you speed towards the end zone can also earn you additional points, but be careful: Vengeance is as much about getting brutally sacked as it is about getting from point A to point B. NaturalMotion's euphoria animation engine calculates 3D animation and collision on the fly, resulting in some of the most impressively bone-crushing tackles I've seen in a videogame. These aren't canned animations or some sloppy rag-doll collision; every sack had weight and a brutal intensity that had me wincing every time two players plowed into one another. Because of this, successful runs were all the more sweet, knowing that the alternative was some seriously vicious virtual pain.

With the scoring mechanics tied in so well with the fast-paced gameplay, Vengeance feels less like a conventional sports game, and something closer to Tony Hawk Pro Skater meets Gears of War's "Horde" mode. I went into the game with little knowledge of football gaming, and quickly found that it didn't require it. While it has its origins in an established genre, Vengeance seems to be offering a pick-up-and-play experience that even non-sports gamers should be able to easily appreciate.

Backbreaker Vengeance is slated for release on Xbox Live Arcade this summer.

Your first arty glimpse of The Dark Eye - Demonicon

Posted: 27 May 2011 12:30 PM PDT

Kalypso is mostly known for publishing bright and sunny Tropico series, but the studio has turned to something a little more grisly with upcoming RPG The Dark Eye - Demonicon. With a name like that, it's not going to be blue skies and friendly toucans.

The first bit of artwork has been released, revealing Heshthot, known more colloquially as The Grim Reaper. He servers Blakharaz, the Arch Demon of Revenge. He sports two blades and a whip. He's probably not friendly.

The game's out in 2012 and I'll keep an eye on it. Kalypso's stable of games aren't world-beaters, generally, but they're nearly always playable. That's more than could be said for some.

Razer Fight Pad contest winner announced!

Posted: 27 May 2011 12:00 PM PDT

As you may have seen, here at Destructoid we've launched a streamlined way to challenge other players online to friendly wagered competitions of various Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 games, as well as Starcraft II. By challenging your friends to competitive games such as Marvel vs Capcom 3 or Fight Night Round 4, you can wager points to the winner of head to head or tournament style competitions. You will then be able to trade these points in for prizes as they become available!

Simply by logging in and completing a match, Destructoid readers were entered to win this Razer Onza Tournament Edition Controller for the Xbox 360, a $50 value. The winner of this contest is Football_Religion! We will be sending you an email soon asking for your shipping information. Congrats!

As time goes on we will support more games and also give away more prizes, so if you don't have any of the games just yet, don't fret! In fact, a little birdie told me there will be another contest sometime this weekend. I've learned to trust little birdies.

What sort of contests would you like to see on fight.destructoid.com? Also, what games would you like to see coming to our system? Let us know in the comments!

New to Fight? Read our getting started guide

11.3 million player deaths in Just Cause 2 look like this

Posted: 27 May 2011 11:30 AM PDT

Can't see the video? Click here

Jim Blackhurst, online operations manager at Square Enix and Eidos, made this fancy little video that depicts a map of all the player deaths in Just Cause 2. And not just player deaths, but death by impact with terrain or an object -- 11.3 million of them.

It's mindboggling how the total of all these instances can create such a map, especially when you see that the dots that represent impact death can form some of the larger structures involved in the game's missions. How do so many people die of impact 10 meters above the ground?

The video also shows how players either explore very little off the beaten track, or simply don't die as much if they do. It's nice to see plenty of deaths surrounding the flying night club though; I think we all contributed at least a few deaths there.

Deathmapping: Just Cause 2's 11m Casualties [Rock, Paper, Shotgun]

Live show: Mash Tactics community picks

Posted: 27 May 2011 11:00 AM PDT

Wow, I can't believe that it's already Friday!? That means you guys get to run the show. I wonder what you will choose today? Will you request the horses from Assassin's Creed or do you prefer the stallions in Red Dead Redemption? Either way, you're sick buddy, you're sick... :D

[Want to get involved? We are always looking for community content to showcase. If you would like us to read your C-blog post or show off your original Dtoid art, we would love to see it. Get your voice heard by guest starring on one of our many community focused shows. Still want more? With a little bit of consistency, dedication, and responsibility, you too can have your own show on the official Dtoid channel! Join us in chat on Justin.Tv/Destructoid to find out how you can be a part our great expanding community.]

[Join us for Mash Tactics every weekday at 4PM PST on Justin.Tv/Destructoid to watch live streams of new game releases and crazy antics with industry guests. Come join us on the chat and see what all the fuss is about!]

Watch live video from Destructoid on Justin.tv

Can't see the video? Click here

Preview: Reckoning's combat sets it apart from the pack

Posted: 27 May 2011 10:40 AM PDT

When I visited Big Huge Games a few months back to get my first look at Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, it was unmistakably just a sliver of what the massive open world will offer.

The promise of a rich, compelling original fantasy world is a lofty one, but Big Huge certainly has the muscle to back it up. Reckoning has an impressive team at its backbone: comic book legend Todd McFarlane presiding over the game's art; award-winning fantasy author R.A. Salvatore guiding the narrative; and developer Ken Rolston (of Elder Scrolls III and IV fame) leading the game design show.

At Electronic Arts' Los Angeles campus last week, I got a chance to not only see more of the game's burgeoning world, but get my first hands-on with the game's combat. As it turns out, the latter may be what sets this game apart from any title you're disposed to compare it to.

To be certain, on its surface, Reckoning is not likely to turn heads. It's seemingly bursting with fantasy platitudes and role-playing game tropes. After a day full of demos after nearly a week of seeing videogame demos as part of the Game Critics Awards, bleary-eyed game journalists weren't having it. The game looked okay, most said, competent on all levels that would lead to an enjoyable experience for fans of the genre. It looked a lot like a massively multiplayer online game, some said; the visual style, with its broad range of eye-popping primary colors, reminded a few of World of Warcraft.

But beneath the surface, Reckoning definitely appears to have more to offer than what most action role-playing games may have promised in the past. When Big Huge Games' General Manager walks us into the hub city of Rathir, he speaks of its people and its history with conviction. He doesn't have to; it's not important to what he's showing us -- the game's quest system, a little bit of how crafting works in Reckoning, and the repercussions of being a thief -- but he does anyhow.

"This is the city of Rathir," he tells us. "Now the city of Rathir plays a very important part within this world. This is the Dokkalsfar, or the dark elves', capital city. It's also the last kind of bastion of hope for the dark elves. The sister city across the water is Mel Senshir, which has been under siege by the Dokkalsfar's mortal enemies the Tuatha for the last ten years."

He continues on about how the city is responsible for contributing soldiers and supplies for a larger battle (one which gamers will play a part of) in the world of Amalur. He says these things as if he could, if pressed, draw a map of the world and with certainty detail the relationship between the Dookalsfar general's daughter and her best friend. And what she ate for lunch, probably. Point: Salvatore's input seems to be integral in providing Reckoning with an impressively substantial narrative backdrop.

Dunn takes his character and ducks behind an unsuspecting NPC. He points out that the on-screen "percent chance" he'll be successful in pickpocketing, based on classic behind-the-scenes RPG stats and abilities. If he's caught, he can pay a fine, resist arrest, or go straight to jail. Get locked up and you'll be able to fight your way out, or you can use that pickpocketing skill again to nab a key from a guard and escape.

He shows us shops and various vendors of Rathir, this city far more colorful and full of life than anything I had seen previously in Amalur. Character go about their business; I caught one haggling with a shopkeeper over prices of some of his wares. Dunn finds a blacksmith and sets up shop, bringing up the game's crafting screen. Using items found throughout the world, you can create objects by combining a core, hilt, binding, grip, and a gem stone. What items you will and can make will be dependent on your skills; Dunn makes ice daggers, which do additional ice damage, and that's reflected in the item's distinct look.

"We want to make sure that all of these things like ice and poison and fire are visual within the world," he explains.

At this point, Reckoning may sound like it's following in the footsteps of role-playing games that have come before it. Despite a number of clever and welcome in-game tweaks (which gamers will undoubtedly appreciate within the context of the game), it seems to be playing it decidedly safe. Then comes the first glimpse of battle.

Watching Dunn tear through enemies with his ice blades looks impressive, with varied animations and attacks that are simply fun to watch. But with a controller in your hand, it really drives home that Reckoning is as much about "action" as it is about the "RPG."

Combat is fast, smooth, and responsive. With two buttons mapped to the weapons of my choice (a massive hammer and a pair of razor-sharp shakram), I was able to swiftly slice through enemies with satisfying heft and responsiveness. Fluid combos were based on the timing of button presses, and I was able to quickly switch between both weapons, chaining moves together in ways that were instantly gratifying and simply felt right.

My character was also equipped with a fast teleport move, generally used to evade enemy attacks. But this particular dash was something special, releasing a green puff of smoke as you moved; passing through enemies would render them poisoned, slowly leeching their life. I was also able to use a sneak attack, creeping up behind heedless enemies to deliver a potentially fatal blow.

Many action role-playing game developers advertise that they mix traditional action combat with deep RPG systems. But the reality is that most focus on one over the other, with one suffering a middling fate. With Reckoning, it's clear that both are being given care in equal measure. It feels every bit as God of War in your hands as it evokes Elder Scrolls with its massive world, quests, and character progression.

While the game seems so well adapted for a game controller, we're told a control scheme is being translated for PC gamers who prefer mouse and keyboard support.

Kindgdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is in development for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. If you're a fan of either action or role-playing games, it's a game you'll definitely want on your radar in 2012.

E3 11: If you missed last night's episode of GTTV ...

Posted: 27 May 2011 10:20 AM PDT

... you can watch it right here!

In this episode, I represent Destructoid and talk to Geoff Keighley about this year's upcoming E3! Antics ensue!

I always get extremely uncomfortable talking about appearances like this, so let's quickly change the subject. Let's talk about your favorite cereal! I think I have a three-way tie between Cookie Crisp, Crunch Berries (roof of my mouth be damned!), and Fruity Pebbles. But, lately, Lucky Charms has been making a surprising comeback.

Discuss! Oh, and watch the show if you want. It was fun! Everyone that works on GameTrailers TV is awesome.

Review: Dungeons And Dragons: Daggerdale

Posted: 27 May 2011 10:00 AM PDT

Dungeons and Dragons: Daggerdale is an action-RPG developed by Bedlam Games, the new dudes behind the troubled Scratch: The Ultimate DJ project. This isn’t the kind of pedigree you want from a studio handling a new Dungeons and Dragons joint, but it does execute on the implementation of the tabletop game’s new 4th Edition rule set well. It even manages to nail the loot and grind components.

Sadly, monstrous production and technical issues, as well as an unflinching adherence to old design concepts, bury the good work done and make Daggerdale a near-complete “pass.”

Dungeons And Dragons: Daggerdale (XBLA [Reviewed], PSN)
Developer: Bedlam Games
Publisher: Atari
Released: May 24, 2011
MSRP: $15.00

This is a game that is afraid to let you act out a story. Instead of weaving its tale through your actions, most of the major plot points are revealed via abrupt and flat cut-scenes adorned with pieces of concept art. Worse, the moment-to-moment story is told via dry bits and pieces of text delivered by cheesy characters who always need you to do something trivial like, say, light torches, escort someone, or kill a mob.

During the horrendous climax of the game, there are a few spots where you’re an active participant. But it’s hard to give Bedlam props because these are easily the most underwhelming and underdeveloped spots in the game.

The task at hand is a big deal, though the setup isn't a surprising one. A bad guy named Rezlus is erecting an evil dark spire and gathering an army of goblins, sellswords, and other nasty dudes to his side. You, as one of the four pre-set heroes, are tasked with stopping him from accomplishing his goal of taking over the Dalelands.

The classes are familiar archetypes: there’s the fighter, the cleric, the wizard, and the rogue. Each has several special attacks that separate them from the other, but your fighter or whatever will always be the same as your buddies’ -- these are pre-rolled pugilists; customization outside of equipment has been thrown out the window, and as a result, so has a lot of D&D flair.

Each attack (including the standard ranged and melee options) are mapped to buttons in good, natural ways. And while the combat has no fluidity or nuance to speak of, the action does click with me... but only because the loot and grind aspects are good drivers.

Daggerdale counters all good feelings with its assortment of odd design decisions, ranging from the lack of original foes, to the meeting of random and wildly overpowered regular enemies and bosses, to increasingly poor pacing and distribution of garbage loot towards the last three-to-four hours of the six-to-seven hour game.

The bugs are the worst. Textures load in constantly as you play, drawing your eyes annoyingly when your glossy balls should be staring down foes instead. Screen tearing is a threat, too. And as if that wasn't enough, there's also disappearing enemies, invincible enemies, enemies that fall through floors, spells that randomly go missing, quest objectives that refuse to appear to disappear, some teleportation oddities, movement issues, and sometimes enemies just... freeze -- it’s weird.

Another couple of stumbling blocks are married to the game’s economy and loot systems, the former of which feels busted. You make money by killing dudes, selling things and breaking barrels, but what you get compared to what stuff costs doesn't line up. Items are mad expensive.

Wholesale health potions reliance is also an issue, mainly because merchants carry limited quantities. If you don’t have the concoctions, you simply can’t progress in the later game. It would have been nice, as a fighter, to have something else to lean that wasn't so hard to find for my healing needs.

This stuff should be expected from a hack-and-slash, right? The genre is all about, after all, the user having to suckle from the red teat and pick up dropped loot. As a whole though, there’s too much of this brand of archaic design in Daggerdale. The class archetypes are just as dull as the fantasy-ass fantasy story, the fantasy-ass characters, the fantasy-ass levels, the fantasy-ass monsters, and the slow fantasy-ass dice-based gameplay.

In some ways I like how Daggerdale embraces convention. I like old-school RPGs, too. The problem is that this design mentality breeds frustration in the form of overwhelming inventory management, slow combat, and a lot of been-there-seen-that stuff. Daggerdale is a game that needs to offer something, anything, other than loot and grind and it just... doesn’t.

I’d love to note that the co-op element, which allows you to roll with up to three other people in these missions, is some sort of magical savior, but it’s not really. It’s riddled with its own specific bugs and problems, which are the makings of an even worse experience. The balance, which is already kind of broken in single player, is totally defective in co-op as well.

That's not wholly surprising. Daggerdale is a game that takes all its cues from the past, and while that sounds like an okay idea, it isn’t. From UI, to writing, to systems, this feels like an ancient game that was also, tragically, not given enough time in the oven. The loot and action components might click with you at times, but there are just too many technical issues and other problems in the way of this basic, visceral kind of experience.

Score: 3 -- Poor (3s went wrong somewhere along the line. The original idea might have promise, but in practice the game has failed. Threatens to be interesting sometimes, but rarely.)

Mattel turns custom Smackdown vs. Raw character into toy

Posted: 27 May 2011 09:40 AM PDT

Late last year, THQ ran a contest for its WWE Smackdown vs. Raw community, asking users to submit their best in-game created characters. The best of the bunch -- submitted to THQ's Smackdown vs. Raw online portal -- would be turned into a one-of-a-kind figure by legendary toy manufacturer Mattel.

Rudy Gutierrez was chosen as the winner, and his created wrestler, Widow, was delivered to him in action figure form just last week. It's one thing to spend hours detailing your in-game avatar to fight the Undertaker in a "Hell in a Cell" match. It's another to have him brought to life and put on your shelf.

Congratulations, Rudy. I'm still a bit upset THQ didn't choose my own submission, Dr. Dilldoes MD. He looked like a big, well… you get the idea. I don't understand where I went wrong.

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning screens you can look at

Posted: 27 May 2011 09:20 AM PDT

Here are a few fresh screens for Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. I'm pretty eager to see more of this game, and the new shots look rather pretty.

While there are only five images, we get a nice glimpse of the environments and the Todd McFarline-doodled monsters. I'm digging it, and you can all go boil your heads if you disagree.

The many splendid sides of PC gaming

Posted: 27 May 2011 09:00 AM PDT

On the Internet, people focus on the negative to the detriment of the positive, and nowhere is this evidenced more than among gamers. Just one criticism of a platform or company can be taken as proof that somebody "hates" whatever's been criticized.

I've made my fair share of complaints about PC gaming -- from the hassle it can take to get certain games running, to the long-standing piracy issue, to saying some PC games are simply "alright" instead of saying they're flawlessly brilliant. Usually, I'd call people idiots for only focusing on the positive and accentuating the negative, but to be totally, completely honest ... I have not done the positives justice.

In a move that some will call cynical, I decided to lay out my love for PC gaming -- because I use my computer for gaming more than I use consoles these days, and it pains me to think that I'm considered a hater of the platform. Commence the love!

It would have been easy to hit the really obvious points, such as dedicated servers, highly customizable control options, and the like. I tried to find a few aspects of PC gaming that don't get lauded quite so much, so please don't get angry that I didn't mention your particular favorite thing.

Games Are Good, Old Games Are Good, Good Old Games Are Old Games That Are Good

As much as people love to go on about powerful computers running gorgeous new titles that shame the Xbox 360 and PS3, one of the best aspects of PC gaming, to me, is the ready access one has to obsolete classics. The visual splendor of Crysis is fleeting, but the ready gratification of DOOM II is eternal.

Thanks to the Good Old Games service, a significant number of terrific, old school classics are available at a great price and are almost always compatible with your current machine. If I get a sudden urge to play Blood, or Messiah, or Planescape: Torment, it's right there. I could click a link now and be winning at life within the hour!

Home Of The Weird

You wouldn't get a game like The Void on consoles. I'm not even a fan of The Void, but I still find it a respectable example of what PC gaming brings to the table. The fact a game like that can get made, and even do quite well, is testament to the great creative freedom that PC developers can get.

I think of some of the titles scheduled to come out -- A Valley Without Wind, Dark Scavenger, Jeklynn Heights -- and have to admit that you wouldn't get such eccentric ideas on a console. They might all end up being terrible, but then they could end up as brilliant examples of genius. The important thing is, they're wonderfully weird and they all have a chance to prove themselves.

I've become a big fan of letting the market decide the fate of games, rather than the small group of out-of-touch executives that control whether a project lives or dies in the retail space. Mobile gaming and PC gaming put more control in the hands of the market, and we've seen some big success stories because of it.

I think Amnesia would never have become such a hit were it not for the PC medium.

Someone Is Always Online, Playing Everything, Always

I don't know what it is about PC gaming, but you can fire up any online game, no matter how old or obscure, and almost guarantee that there's a session running. While games that aren't Call of Duty or Halo quickly see their online communities disappear on the Xbox 360 and (to a lesser extent) PS3, it seems that a community will form around almost any PC title, and it'll stick around.

It's because of this curious mentality that games like Counter-Strike and Killing Floor are still alive and kicking, and that I can still get my Xenomorph action in Aliens vs. Predator. It's kind of insane, but plenty welcome. I bet I could even play Dark Sector online right now if I wanted to. Not that I can be bothered, but knowing it's possible is a warm comfort.

It's Satisfying To Make A Borked Game Work

Some don't like to admit it, but PC gaming can be a hassle sometimes. Getting games to work with various operating systems and graphics card drivers can be a pain in the arse, not to mention the time one can spend tweaking the settings to get the optimal performance. However, once one has gone through the obligatory bullshit, it feels pretty damn awesome.

There's a sense of satisfaction that comes with installing a game, finding it runs like crap or looks horrible, and then playing around with its guts and getting gorgeous results. Even if the software runs fine and you just need to switch a few settings in the options menu, there's an egotistical charm in clicking "Ultra" on all the graphics options and feeling like you have massive metaphorical penis.

And what is PC gaming for, if not having a huge, fake, dick?

Digital Distribution Done Right

When I think of digital distribution taking over the industry, I want to crawl into a cave and never come out. The prospect of major publishers gaining total market control should be concerning to anybody who cares about videogames, and the pathetic digital efforts seen in the console market should demonstrate why.

On the Xbox 360, we can buy digital versions of games that cost considerably less in a physical format. Same goes for the PSP, which demands money for games that can have cheaper special editions at retail. The PS3/PSP Minis are a failed attempt at countering iTunes with games that cost far too much for a market used to $0.99 titles. Then there's Nintendo, with online marketing efforts that resemble someone from the Special Olympics being forced into a race with Jesse Owens.

Compare this to Steam and Good Old Games, where classics are laughably affordable (no old game on GOG is more than $10.00) and brand new titles typically start out at ten bucks less than their console counterparts. Not to mention, Steam is famous for ludicrous sales where games can be bought for a pittance, and developers have a lot more freedom over their prices. You're not forced into fixed pricing structures with terrible fake money like on Xbox Live Arcade.

It's Just Kinda Good, Isn't It?

As you may have noticed, Destructoid is ramping up its PC gaming coverage considerably. We have a dedicated PC editor in Jordan Devore, Josh Tolentino and Maurice Tan are always looking for obscurities and I am reaching out to more PC developers to get extended review coverage. We're taking this silliness seriously, folks.

PC gaming is a fascinating creature, still utterly unique compared to console gaming, something strangely on the "outside" of modern gaming, despite being an older medium and remaining the leader in terms of graphical power and raw developer ambition. It's exciting, and we love it, even when PC gaming hasn't been given its fair share of the spotlight.

Yeah, we'll bitch and moan about some of the bullshit that happens, because sometimes there are issues that really deserve to be complained about, but there's also a lot of good, some of which hasn't been given the attention it deserves.

I love PC gaming, as do many Destructoid editors. As do many of you. Hopefully that love becomes more apparent, and then we'll have a legitimate reason to call you an idiot if you start saying how much we hate it.

That was a joke, by the way.

Kinda.

Take a gander at Dungeon Siege III's four characters

Posted: 27 May 2011 08:40 AM PDT

Can't see the video? Click here

By now you probably know all you need to know about Dungeon Siege III's characters, but in case you didn't, here is a trailer that shows all four characters. The characters have received their individual trailers before, with Anjali the sorceress, Lucas the fighter, Katarina the ranged lady and Reinhart the necromancer caster type.

To be fair, what else can you say about Dungeon Siege III? You cooperatively hack and slash things to bits and collect loot with up to four players, which is pretty much what most of us fans of the genre want from a game like this. You know, as long as it's good. Or if Dungeons & Dragons: Daggerdale leaves you wanting for more; a review of which will be up later today.

Infinity Ward shoots down Modern Warfare 3 co-op talk

Posted: 27 May 2011 08:20 AM PDT

Infinity Ward has put the cards on the table and addressed the many naive fans who have asked if co-op is coming to Modern Warfare 3's campaign mode -- it isn't.

Robert Bowling was recently quoted as saying that co-op was coming to the campaign, but he revealed that his co-op statements were only in reference to the "Spec Ops" mode -- a series of short cooperative missions that players can undertake together.

"That was in reference to Special Ops coming back in [Modern Warfare 3] with new modes and features," he said to one fan.

I don't know why people expect co-op to be in the game. The series can sell ten trillion copies without having to add a thing. And with the dozens of games that force co-op into everything, don't you have enough to choose from? I can't imagine co-op adding much of anything at all to the experience.

No campaign co-op in Modern Warfare 3 [Videogamer]

Video Games Blogger

noreply@blogger.com (Teli) — Fri, 27 May 2011 09:17:14 PDT

Video Games Blogger

Assassin’s Creed Revelations cities Ezio visits revealed

Posted: 26 May 2011 07:42 PM PDT

Assassin’s Creed: Revelations takes Ezio to many cities, new and old, that fans will get to explore in the upcoming title, which is scheduled for release this November for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. This time players will be taken to ever more elaborate historical time periods and cities that are as impressive if not [...]

PlayStation Network hack cost Sony $171 million

Posted: 26 May 2011 06:57 PM PDT

When the PSN went offline due to the hackers breeching the system, now simply referred to as the “hack attack”, everyone knew it was going to eventually lead to a huge hit to Sony’s bank account. Particularly as we found out the PlayStation Network was to stay offline until late May, and it seemed like [...]

MMO updates

noreply@blogger.com (Teli) — Fri, 27 May 2011 07:33:52 PDT

MMO updates

Nexon buys into Luna Online developer

Posted: 27 May 2011 03:23 AM PDT

Korean MMO giant, Nexon, has announced acquiring 20% of developer Eyasoft's stocks. Eyasoft is well-known for various of it online game titles, including Mo Xiang Online (or Titan Online), Luna Online, Legend of Edda and Iris Online. Earlier in this year, Eyasoft stopped all its game services in Korea citing a "temporary break" without affect the English services of its games.

Eyasoft, which started out brightly, is believed to have make huge losses last year after a drastic drop in sales figures. The Korean services for Luna Online, Legend of Edda and Iris Online will officially be closed on 1st June next month, leading to a possible situation where the English services will not be getting anymore content updates.

The injection of cash by Nexon will help the company continue to develop their games. Nexon will also acquire the rights for 2 of Eyasoft's upcoming games which are still in development, one being a martial arts MMO and the other a war-based MMO based on ancient Korea.

Rumor - Red 5 Studios and Webzen going to court

Posted: 27 May 2011 03:50 AM PDT

According to foreign reports, Red 5 Studios and Webzen are going to court over the publishing rights for Red 5's maiden online game, Firefall. Although I posted about the major unrest about the 2 companies before, let me summarize again. Korean developer and publisher, Webzen, first got the global publishing rights for Firefall (except North America and Europe) some time ago.

However, not much was done by Webzen and no proposals were discussed with Red 5 Studios about their plans to market the game even till now. In recent months, Red 5 Studios got back the global rights from Webzen according to some clauses signed in the contract leaving only the rights for Korea and Asia to Webzen. Webzen, on the other hand, claimed that Red 5 Studio's founder Mark Kern did not visit the company's executives when in Korea, instead heading to meet the Firefall team based there, thus showing a sign of disrespect. An interesting point to note, Webzen did not attend PAX East 2011 when invited. Other than a Korean website for Red 5 Studios, there is nothing visible about Firefall now in the region.

MMORPG News

noreply@blogger.com (Teli) — Fri, 27 May 2011 07:20:05 PDT

MMORPG News

Guild Wars 2: Engineer FAQ
EVE Online: Give Me Monocles or Give Me Death!
The Secret World: Ragnar Tørnquist Interview & Exclusive Video Diary
General: Messing with the Holy Trinity
ArcheAge: Closed Beta 3 Impressions

Guild Wars 2: Engineer FAQ

Posted: 27 May 2011 08:10 AM PDT

The Arena.Net blog has been updated with a new FAQ about the recently revealed Guild Wars 2 character class, the Engineer. The team answers questions including whether or not the Engineer is best suited to a healing role and how exactly a Sylvari fits as a tech-heavy boom master.

EVE Online: Give Me Monocles or Give Me Death!

Posted: 27 May 2011 08:05 AM PDT

The EVE Online dev blog title was too good to pass up and features information about how exactly in-game sales of vanity items will work. CCP Zulu also indicates that the team is going to be watching PLEX prices very closely to maintain the economic balance.

The Secret World: Ragnar Tørnquist Interview & Exclusive Video Diary

Posted: 26 May 2011 03:30 PM PDT

MMORPG.com Lead Writer recently cornered Funcom's Ragnar Tørnquist to talk about The Secret World. As the floodgates are beginning to squeak open on all things TSW, Bill and Ragnar discussed topics ranging from the "Everything is True" campaign to dynamic content. It's a must-read for any fan of The Secret World and you surely won't want to miss our exclusive video diary featuring Story & Missions. Let us know what you're thinking in the comments below.

General: Messing with the Holy Trinity

Posted: 26 May 2011 03:04 PM PDT

The Holy Trinity is that curious mix of tank, healer and DPS specialist that exists in most MMOs today. In her latest Player Perspectives column, Isabelle Parsley takes a look at the Holy Trinity and opines that the concept itself may soon be on the way out. Check out Player Perspectives and then add your thoughts to the mix.

ArcheAge: Closed Beta 3 Impressions

Posted: 26 May 2011 02:52 PM PDT

MMORPG.com Lead Writer Bill Murphy has been spending the wee hours of the morning playing in the Korean closed beta of ArcheAge. He's got some closed beta impressions to share as the game nears release in Korea. Check out Bill's thoughts on ArcheAge Closed Beta 3. Leave us a comment or two when you're finished.

MMOGaming News

noreply@blogger.com (Teli) — Fri, 27 May 2011 03:43:08 PDT

MMOGaming News

No More Fatigue System in DFO, You Get Extra Bonus for Playing Longer
Special Force Players' Carnival: Two Awesome Events Held
Zero Online New Crisis Arises: The Andromeda Crisis
Were You Ninjaed in Rift?
[Topic] About the Player Housing
End Of Nations - A MMO That Will Change Strategy Gaming Forever
ArenaNet Explains the Engineer in Guild Wars 2
Dragon Nest - Zombie Mode Surviving Guide
gamigo: Black Prophecy North American Servers Stress Testing Live!

No More Fatigue System in DFO, You Get Extra Bonus for Playing Longer

Posted:

Whether you like it or not, you won't see Fatigue Point system in Dungeon Fighter Online any longer in this summer when the Act X Rebirth is released.

Special Force Players' Carnival: Two Awesome Events Held

Posted:

There will be two events for Special Force players in the Singapore Server.

Zero Online New Crisis Arises: The Andromeda Crisis

Posted:

With the launch of the new Zero Online expansion, The Andromeda Crisis, players will be able to experience brand new units and weapons that were developed and mastered by the magnificent beings from the Andromeda galaxy!

Were You Ninjaed in Rift?

Posted:

A ninja is a player who takes loot to which he or she is not entitled in the game. Ninjaing exists in many MMOs, WOW in particular. Since the release of Rift, tons of players have been attracted from other games. Consequently, ninjaing happens without stop. Just take an example, a player's post is shown below

[Topic] About the Player Housing

Posted:

I personally glad that Trion is bringing their original creative features into this wonderful game.

End Of Nations - A MMO That Will Change Strategy Gaming Forever

Posted:

End of Nations features the traditional RTS gameplay elements: strategies, tactics, unit controls and abilities. But what makes the developers proud of their game is the massive and socialized world of the game.

ArenaNet Explains the Engineer in Guild Wars 2

Posted:

Engineer, Guild Wars 2's latest revealed profession, has aroused many discussions among the communities. Many players have questioned that whether the multi-purpose, mechanically minded profession would be suitable in a classic fantasy game. ArenaNet hears your voices and a new FAQ regarding engineer is posted in the blog answering questions that fans have doubted.

Dragon Nest - Zombie Mode Surviving Guide

Posted:

If you had played CN server or KR server, you would have enjoyed the Zombie mode of Dragon Nest. For surviving Zombie mode, here we got 9 blindages to hide for human.

gamigo: Black Prophecy North American Servers Stress Testing Live!

Posted:

gamigo, announced today that it began stress-testing the North American servers for its highly-anticipated MMOG, Black Prophecy (http://blackprophecy.com/) on Thursday, May 26th. gamigo is inviting all players who were part of the recent closed beta to login and help stress test the servers starting Thursday, May 26th through Sunday, May 29th.

Video Games Blogger

noreply@blogger.com (Teli) — Thu, 26 May 2011 09:56:41 PDT

Video Games Blogger

Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition coming to Steam. System requirements revealed

Posted: 25 May 2011 11:34 AM PDT

Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition has been announced for Steam release for PC and Mac gamers and will be available in July 2011 for a price of $40.

If you already own the original version of Street Fighter 4 for Steam then you’ll be able to upgrade to the Arcade Version for only $4 off the full price.

Here are the requirements to run the game on your computer.

Minimum Requirements:
OS: Windows XP/Vista
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz and up
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: DirectX 9.0c/Shader3.0 and up supported (operation on-board is not guaranteed)
Video: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 and up (except for NVIDIA GeForce 7300), VRAM: 256MB and up (operation sharing with main memory is not guaranteed)
Hard Drive: 4.5 GB free hard drive space
Sound: DirectSound, DirectX9.0c Compatible Audio
Other Requirements: Online play requires software installation of and log-in to Games For Windows – LIVE

Recommended Requirements:
OS: Windows Vista
Processor: Intel Core2 Duo 2.0 GHz and up
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: DirectX 9.0c/Shader3.0 and up supported (operation on-board is not guaranteed)
Video: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 and up, VRAM: 512MB and up (operation sharing with main memory is not guaranteed)
Hard Drive: 4.5 GB free hard drive space
Sound: DirectSound, DirectX9.0c Compatible Audio

Here is a video of the dark Evil Ryu and Oni (dark version of Akuma) battling it out.

Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition, brings the definitive vision of Street Fighter to the PC. The follow-up to the critically acclaimed Super Street Fighter IV will further redefine the fighting game genre with classic 2D Street Fighter fighting action, a host of new and returning characters, beefed up online modes, and more.

Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition features a roster of 39 characters. This includes characters from the original Street Fighter IV such as Ryu, Chun-li, El Fuerte, and Rufus, while adding the 10 characters from Super Street Fighter IV and 4 new characters, including classic combatants Yun, Yang, and Evil Ryu as well as the all-new Oni. Beyond characters, Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition adds all-new balancing, better online functionality, and the fully-featured Replay Channel, on the PC for the first time.

Key Features include:

New Playable Characters: Four new challengers enter the ring: Yun, Yang, Oni and Evil Ryu.

Updated Character Balancing: Features all new character balancing, further refining gameplay.

Updated Replay Channel:

- Replay Follower: Be able to follow up to 5 separate player replays making it easier to find your favorite players' latest replay.
- My Channel Advanced: Allows players to distribute their replay data to up to 50 players.
- Elite Channel: Watch replay data from elite players who have a rating of 3000PP (player points) or more.

All playable SSFIV characters will be unlocked out of the box, including Yun & Yang, Oni, and Evil Ryu.

On Xbox Live Arcade today: Dungeons & Dragons: Daggerdale

Posted: 25 May 2011 11:21 AM PDT

From today, at 9AM GMT (2AM PDT), you can play this new game for Xbox Live Arcade and get other Xbox Live Marketplace downloadable content for Xbox 360. Here’s an overview of what Microsoft announced worldwide.

Content: Dungeons & Dragons: Daggerdale
Price: 1200 Microsoft Points (that's US$15 / €14.40 / £10.20 / CAN$18.60 / AU$19.80)
Availability: Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region
Dash Text: Dungeons & Dragons: Daggerdale, a hack and slash action role playing game set in the deep mythology of the Forgotten Realms, is the first Dungeons & Dragons video game for connected consoles. Players are summoned by a mysterious mage and given the duty of defending their homeland as Rezlus, an evil Zhentarim Cleric looks to bring the power of the Black Lord Bane to Daggerdale. Restore order to the Dalelands by unlocking the secrets of the Mines of Tethyamar, defeating the evil within the treacherous Tower of the Void, leading to the final confrontation with Rezlus himself.

Players can take on the role of the melee expert Human Fighter, the quick and nimble Elven Rogue, the master of the arcane arts Halfling Wizard, and the powerful divine Dwarven Cleric. Gamers use intuitive pick-up-and-play combat combined with a wide assortment of weapons, feats and powers to defeat a wide range of deadly enemies. Players can level their character, unlocking three tiers of powers, and an extensive list of feats to create a truly unique character. As the player levels, they can add additional attribute points to their ability scores, further enhancing the performance of the character. The action-packed RPG gameplay allows for solo and co-op play for up to four players.

The Deal of the Week is:

This week, Xbox LIVE Gold members can save 50% off Microsoft Points on an assortment of select Marketplace items. The special pricing will be available until May 30th.
* Fallout 3: Mothership Zeta – 400
Fallout 3: Broken Steel – 400
Fallout 3 Operation: Anchorage – 400
The Elder Scrolls IV: Horse Armor Pack – 100
The Elder Scrolls IV: Knights of the Nine – 400
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Shivering Isles – 1200
Vault 101 suit (male/female) – 120
Vault boy head (male/female) – 80

Please note: The Xbox Live Marketplace has been down most of the day. Microsoft says they are working to resolve the issue. You can check Xbox Live Status here.

“Users may experience difficulties with the following services:
* Browsing Indie Games from the Xbox 360 console or Xbox.com
* Browsing Games Marketplace from the Xbox 360 console or Xbox.com”

Video Games Blogger

noreply@blogger.com (Teli) — Wed, 25 May 2011 09:37:31 PDT

Video Games Blogger

Child’s Play Chucky: The Video Game announced for PC and consoles
Red Faction Armageddon wallpaper
Hunted The Demon’s Forge wallpaper
DiRT 3 Achievements and Trophies Guide (Xbox 360, PS3)
DiRT 3 Hidden Packages Locations Guide (Xbox 360, PS3)
Kung Fu Panda 2 Achievements and Trophies Guide (Xbox 360, PS3)

Child’s Play Chucky: The Video Game announced for PC and consoles

Posted: 25 May 2011 08:00 AM PDT

Chucky, a videogame based on the classic Child’s Play horror films from the late 80s/early 90s, has been announced for release on PC and console downloadable platforms (XBLA, PSN and Steam most likely) this Fall. The game is being developed by TikGames (Cinema Tycoon, Interpol: The Trail of Dr. Chaos and Flower Shop: Big City Break).

Utilizing an original storyline, players will have the opportunity to play as the killer doll and experience his exploits first hand while extending his gory legacy. True to the nature of the films, Chucky will use his full repertoire of stealth and guile to dispatch victims in a multitude of distinctive methods. In the end, it will be up to the player to decide how many (or few) people survive this stealth-action romp.

“We're proud to be able to bring a fan-favorite movie character, such as Chucky, to gaming platforms,” said Alex Tikhman, Co-Founder and Vice President of Publishing for TikGames. “Fans have been asking for a Chucky game for years and, soon, gamers around the world will be able to enjoy highly-entertaining, interactive, downright gory experiences with this brand.”

Quite an uhhh, interesting choice for a licensed game. Then again, a new reboot Chucky film, scheduled for release in theaters next year, is in the works so maybe this isn’t a bad time for a Child’s Play videogame, eh.

Here is a fan trailer from the first Chucky film.

Red Faction Armageddon wallpaper

Posted: 24 May 2011 11:05 PM PDT

Welcome to our Red Faction Armageddon wallpapers page!

Here we will post images that you can use as desktop wallpapers, both official and otherwise. We will add to this list as we find cool new wallpapers for the game. Note that we do not own nor did we create these wallpapers. Thanks to the prospective creators (whose names are kept in the filename of the image) for their creations.

To download to your PC computer: Right click on the Image. Select “Set as Background Image.”

To download to your Mac computer: Click Image to Download to Desktop. Go to Apple Menu > System Preferences. Click Desktop & Screen Saver. Click “Choose Folder…”.

Below you can find the rest of the Red Faction Armageddon wallpapers.
Click on each thumbnail for the wallpaper size image to pop up.

Here is the Kara trailer for Red Faction Armageddon for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.

Hunted The Demon’s Forge wallpaper

Posted: 24 May 2011 11:04 PM PDT

Welcome to our Hunted The Demon’s Forge wallpapers page!

To download to your PC computer: Right click on the Image. Select “Set as Background Image.”

To download to your Mac computer: Click Image to Download to Desktop. Go to Apple Menu > System Preferences. Click Desktop & Screen Saver. Click “Choose Folder…”.

Below you can find the rest of the Hunted The Demon’s Forge wallpapers.
Click on each thumbnail for the wallpaper size image to pop up.

Here is a trailer for Hunted: The Demon’s Forge.

DiRT 3 Achievements and Trophies Guide (Xbox 360, PS3)

Posted: 24 May 2011 11:03 PM PDT

Our Dirt 3 Achievements & Trophies guide lists every Achievement & Trophy for this Xbox 360 and PS3 racer and tells you how to get them.

XBOX 360 ACHIEVEMENTS LIST

Earn the Achievement to get the corresponding amount of GamerPoints added to your GamerScore.

1. Sub Zero Hero (20G) – You earned yourself a podium finish Winter X Games Tournament.
2. Rally Evolution (10G) – You have experienced key vehicles from Rally history and triumphed.
3. Rising Talent (10G) – You have unlocked Driver Rep level 10.
4. Self Preservation Society (10G) – You won a race using the Mini Cooper without receiving any damage.
5. The Real Thing (10G) – You have experienced the thrill of Rally first hand and beat your competitors.
6. California Dreams (20G) – You earned yourself a podium finish at the X Games Tournament.
7. Gymkhana Aficionado (30G) – You completed all Gymkhana Championships in the DiRT Tour.
8. SuperSeries Champion (100G) – You won the DC SuperSeries Championship.
9. From DiRT to Glory (50G) – You have achieved first place finishes in all DiRT Tour Events.
10. Shake and Bake (30G) – You have unlocked Driver Rep level 20.
11. Eat my DIRT! (50G) – You have unlocked Driver Rep level 30.
12. World Renowned (20G) – You have achieved first place finishes and passed the DC Challenge in a World Tour event.
13. Air Miles (15G) – You have won a race in every location.
14. Kick Off the Training Wheels! (20G) – You have achieved a podium finish in the Gymkhana Academy.
15. Reputation Boost (10G) – You have completed 5 bonus Race Objectives.
16. The Extra Mile (20G) – You have completed 25 bonus Race Objectives.
17. Into the DIRT (10G) - You have completed your first DiRT Tour race.
18. Driving School (10G) – You completed all of the Gymkhana tutorials.
19. Teacher’s Pet (20G) - You earned a platinum medal in each one of the Gymkhana tutorials.
20. Assisstance is Futile (20G) – You won a race without the use of any Driver Assists.
21. Driven (20G) – You have won DiRT Tour races using vehicles from every discipline.
22. Pace Setter (15G) – You have completed time trials using cars from each class of Rally.
23. Crash Proof (10G) – You used a flashback to take you to victory after facing defeat.

24. Call Me Ace! (15G) - You have completed a sensational performance in a Gymkhana Championship event.

25. Today’s Forecast Is… Victory! (20G) – You have earned victories in all weather conditions.
26. The Road Ahead (15G) – You have completed 25 Xbox LIVE games.
27. Honorable Driver (10G) – You competed via Xbox LIVE and earned a ‘Cautious’ rating.
28. Steer Hunter (10G) – You have completed a game of Invasion without any negative points (Pro Tour).
29. Road Trip (10G) – You shared the experience of the Battersea Compound with your friends.
30. The Professional (10G) – You completed your first Xbox LIVE Pro Tour Race.
31. Taking the Trophy (20G) – You have won 10 Xbox LIVE games.
32. Join the Party (20G) – You won a game in every party mode.
33. King of the Road (10G) – You have won an Xbox LIVE race in hardcore mode.
34. Super Star (30G) – You earned yourself enough fans to be considered a ‘Superstar’.
35. Can’t Touch This! (10G) – You have survived a round of Outbreak without being infected (Pro Tour & Jam Session).
36. Cheeze It! (10G) - You evaded the cats, won the game and earned the fans.
37. Flag Stealer (10G) – You stole the flag from the opposing team 5 times in a game of Transporter (Pro Tour).
38. Battered Battersea (50G) - You completed 100% of the Battersea Compound Missions.
39. Perfect Sprint (20G) – You gave a flawless performance in a Gymkhana Sprint DC Challenge.
40. Showcase Drifter (20G) – You have drifted past 25,000 points in a Drift Showcase DC Challenge.
41. DC Challenger (30G) – You have completed all of the DC Challenges.
42. Gym-Carnage (20G) – You scored 500,000 points in a Gymkhana Event.

43. Cool Running (10G) – You have beaten the bobsleigh in the DC Bobsleigh Challenge.

44. No-bot Wars (20G) – You smashed every robot in a Smash Attack DC Challenge.

45. Hooning Around (10G) - You completed 25% of the Battersea Compound Missions.
46. Donut Addict (20G) – You completed 50% of the Battersea Compound Missions.
47. Burnt Rubber (30G) – You completed 75% of the Battersea Compound Missions.
48. DC Silver (10G) – You earned all silver medals in the DC Challenges.
49. DC Gold (10G) – You earned all gold medals in the DC Challenges.
50. Platinum Performance (20G) – You earned all platinum medals in the DC Challenges.

PLAYSTATION 3 TROPHIES LIST

Earn Bronze (52), Silver (12), Gold (2), Platinum (1) or Secret Trophies to increase your Gamer Level.

1. Into the DiRT (Bronze) – Complete your first DiRT Tour race.
2. Driving School (Bronze) – Complete the tutorials in the Gymkhana Academy.
3. Kick Off the Training Wheels (Bronze) – Achieve a podium finish in the Gymkhana Academy.
4. Reputation Boost (Bronze) – Complete 5 bonus Race Objectives.
5. The Extra Mile (Bronze) – Complete 25 bonus Race Objectives.
6. Crash Proof (Bronze) – Use a flashback in the DiRT Tour after receiving terminal damage and then go on to win the race.
7. Call Me Alice (Bronze) – Ace all trick types in a Gymkhana Championship event.
8. Today’s Forecast Is… Victory! (Bronze) – Win a race in all weather conditions.
9. Assistance Is Futile (Bronze) – Win a DiRT Tour race without using any driver assists.
10. Pace Setter (Bronze) – Complete a Time Trial race in a vehicle from each class of Rally.
11. Air Miles (Bronze) – Win a race in every location.
12. Self Preservation Society (Bronze) – Win a DiRT Tour race in the Mini Cooper without receiving any damage.
13. The Real Thing (Bronze) – Win a Rally race in the DiRT Tour using the interior camera and the HUD switched off.
14. California Dreams (Bronze) – Achieve a podium finish in the X Games Tournament.
15. Sub Zero Hero (Bronze) – Achieve a podium finish in the Winter X Games Tournament.
16. Rally Evolution (Bronze) – Win a DiRT Tour race in a Rally car from each decade.
17. Rising Talent (Bronze) – Reach Driver Rep Level 10.
18. Shake and Bake (Bronze) – Reach Driver Rep Level 20.
19. World Renowned (Bronze) – Achieve first place finishes and pass the DC Challenge in a World Tour event.
20. Cool Running (Bronze) – Beat the Bobsleigh in the Norway Speed Run DC Challenge.
21. No-bot Wars (Bronze) – Smash every robot in a Smash Attack DC Challenge.
22. Perfect Sprint (Bronze) – Complete a clean run in a Gymkhana Sprint DC Challenge.
23. Showcase Drifter (Bronze) – Score 25,000 drift points in a Drift Showcase DC Challenge.
24. DC Silver (Bronze) – Achieve Silver medals in all of the DC Challenges.
25. Hooning Around (Bronze) – Complete 25% of the Battersea Compound Missions.
26. Donut Addict (Bronze) – Complete 50% of the Battersea Compound Missions.
27. Burnt Rubber (Bronze) – Complete 75% of the Battersea Compound Missions.
28. Road Trip (Bronze) – Complete a Joyride online with at least 3 other players.
29. The Professional (Bronze) – Complete your first Pro Tour race online.
30. Taking The Trophy (Bronze) – Win 10 online games (Pro Tour or Jam Session).
31. The Road Ahead (Bronze) – Complete 25 online games (Pro Tour or Jam Session).
32. Honorable Driver (Bronze) – Complete an online multiplayer race with a 'Cautious' rating.
33. Steer Hunter (Bronze) - Complete a game of Invasion without any negative points (Pro Tour).
34. Can’t Touch This! (Bronze) – Remain uninfected in a round of Outbreak (Pro Tour or Jam Session).
35. Cheese It! (Bronze) – Be the mouse in a Cat n Mouse game where your team has gone on to win the game (Jam Session).
36. Flag Stealer (Bronze) – Steal the flag from the opposing team 5 times in a game of Transporter (Pro Tour).
37. Join The Party (Bronze) – Win a game in each of the multiplayer party modes (Pro Tour or Jam Session).
38. Super Star (Bronze) – Earn enough fans to achieve the Superstar title.
39. Teacher’s Pet (Silver) – Achieve a Platinum medal in all of the Gymkhana Academy tutorials.
40. Driven (Silver) – Win DiRT Tour races using vehicles from each discipline.
41. Eat My DiRT! (Silver) – Reach Driver Rep Level 30.
42. Gymkhana Aficionado (Silver) – Complete all Gymkhana Championships.
43. SuperSeries Champion (Silver) – Win the DC SuperSeries Championship.
44. Gym-Carnage (Silver) – Score 500,000 Points in a Gymkhana Event
45. DC Challenger (Silver) – Complete all of the DC Challenges.
46. DC Gold (Silver) – Achieve Gold medals in all of the DC Challenges.
47. Platinum Performance (Silver) – Achieve Platinum medals in all of the DC Challenges.
48. King of the Road (Silver) – Win an online race in Hardcore Mode.
49. From Dirt to Glory (Gold) – Achieve first place finishes in all DiRT Tour events.
50. Battered Battersea (Gold) – Complete 100% of the Battersea Compound Missions.
51. Platinum Trophy (Platinum) – Achieve all the trophies.

Thanks to TheFlyingToaster for the guide videos. More tips on the way and please share tips of your own in the comments section below.

DiRT 3 Hidden Packages Locations Guide (Xbox 360, PS3)

Posted: 24 May 2011 11:02 PM PDT

Our Dirt 3 Hidden Packages locations guide will help you find all of secret packages spread about the various Battersea Compound sections of the game.

The following videos will show you exactly how and where to find each one of the Hidden Packages for each of the zones.

Battersea Compound Parking Lot
The Depot
Power Station

All Packages in Battersea Compound Parking Lot

All Packages in Battersea Compound The Depot

All Packages in Battersea Compound Power Station

We’ll update once more info is available. If you have any tips leave them in the comments and we’ll add them to our guide and give you credit!

Thanks to TheFlyingToaster for the location guide videos.

Kung Fu Panda 2 Achievements and Trophies Guide (Xbox 360, PS3)

Posted: 24 May 2011 11:01 PM PDT

Our Kung Fu Panda 2 Achievements and Trophies list (a guide we’ll make later) shows every Achievement and Trophy for this action sequel for the upcoming summer film.

XBOX 360 ACHIEVEMENTS LIST

Earn the Achievement to get the corresponding amount of GamerPoints added to your GamerScore.

1. Destined For Awesomeness (10G) – Find 100 Iron.
2. Pretty Awesome (20G) – Find 300 Iron.
3. Demolished the Dragon (90G) – Defeat Xiao Dan in Combat.
4. Vanquished In the Village (30G) – Defeat the Gorilla Leader 2 Times.
5. Escaped the Enemy (10G) – Escape your first encounter with Xiao Dan.
6. Getting Awesomer (30G) – Find 600 Iron.
7. Yeeeeeah! (10G) – Find 100 Gold.
8. Ska-doosh! (20G) – Find 300 Gold.
9. Ridiculously Awesome (30G) – Find 600 Steel.
10. Awesome! (10G) – Find 100 Steel.
11. Amazingly Awesome (20G) – Find 300 Steel.
12. Tumbled From the Tower (10G) – Defeat the Gorilla Leader Once.
13. Gorilla Grinder (10G) – Defeat 3 Gorillas.
14. Kung Fu Power (15G) – Defeat 12 Gorillas.
15. Strike With Style (25G) – Defeat 80 Wolves.
16. Boundless Fists (10G) – Defeat 10 Wolves.
17. Panda Pow (15G) – Defeat 40 Wolves.
18. How Zen-Like (25G) – Defeat 24 Gorillas.
19. Helped Into the Harbor (10G) – Defeat the Wolf Leader Once.
20. Crushed by Master Croc (30G) – Defeat the Wolf Leader 3 Times.
21. You Just Got Panda’d (25G) – Defeat 64 Komodos.
22. Komodo Clobber (10G) – Defeat 8 Komodos.
23. Tao of Pow (15G) - Defeat 32 Komodos.
24. Shakabooie! (30G) – Find 600 Gold.
25. Winning Streak (20G) - Win 8 Rickshaw challenges.
26. Victory Lap (30G) – Max out two Rickshaw challenges.
27. Fear the Fur (10G) – Win your first Rickshaw gold medal.
28. Skadoosh! (20G) – Win 4 Target challenges.
29. Paws of Power (30G) – Max out two Target challenges.
30. Golden Chopsticks (10G) – Win your first Noodle gold medal.
31. Happy Villagers (10G) – Earn 1/4 of the medals at Shantou Palace.
32. Spirited Villagers (30G) – Earn 2/3 of the medals at Shantou Palace.
33. Be the Master (10G) – Complete all Practice Sessions.
34. Feedin’ the Masses (20G) – Win 8 Noodle challenges.
35. Truth, Justice and Tofu (30G) – Max out two Noodle challenges.
36. Throwing Gold (10G) – Win your first Target gold medal.
37. Spirited At the Temple (30G) – Earn 2/3 of the medals in the Bamboo Forest.
38. Happy In the Desert (10G) – Earn 1/4 of the medals in the Guji Desert.
39. Happy At the Temple (10G) - Earn 1/4 of the medals in the Bamboo Forest.
40. Happy Citizens (10G) – Earn 1/4 of the medals in Gongmen City.
41. Spirited Citizens (30G) – Earn 2/3 of the medals in Gongmen City.
42. Spirited In the Desert (30G) – Earn 2/3 of the medals in the Guji Desert.
43. Bodacious Battler (20G) – Win 8 Combat challenges.
44. Arena Master (30G) – Max out two Arenas.
45. Fists of Gold (10G) – Win your first Arena gold medal.
46. Everybody’s Happy! (20G) – Earn 2/5 of the medals overall.
47. Everybody’s Totally Happy! (60G) - Earn ALL of the medals. ALL of them.

PLAYSTATION 3 TROPHIES LIST

Earn Bronze (23), Silver (19), Gold (1), Platinum (1) or Secret Trophies to increase your Gamer Level.

1. Student Of Shifu (Bronze) - Learn Master Shifu’s slick Kung Fu Curl technique.
2. Student of Master Croc (Bronze) – Learn Master Croc’s incredible Acu-punch technique.
3. Student of Master Ox (Bronze) – Learn Master Ox’s ground-pounding Thunder Strike technique.
4. Student of the Blade (Bronze) – Defeat your first enemy with a weapon.
5. Claws of Courage (Bronze) – Get a boost from Tigress.
6. Wings of Walloping (Bronze) – Help Crane defeat the wolves.
7. Pincers of Power (Bronze) – Rescue Mantis in the tunnel.
8. Tail of Triumph (Bronze) – Rescue Monkey from the Komodos.
9. Fangs of Fury (Bronze) – Rescue Viper in the undercity.
10. Boundless Fists (Bronze) – Defeat 10 Wolves.
11. Panda Pow (Bronze) – Defeat 40 Wolves.
12. Gorilla Grinder (Bronze) – Defeat 3 Gorillas.
13. Kung Fu Power (Bronze) – Defeat 12 Gorillas.
14. Komodo Clobber (Bronze) – Defeat 8 Komodos.
15. Tao of Pow (Bronze) – Defeat 32 Komodos.
16. Destined For Awesomeness (Bronze) – Find 100 Iron.
17. Pretty Awesome (Bronze) – Find 300 Iron.
18. Awesome! (Bronze) – Find 100 Steel.
19. Amazingly Awesome (Bronze) – Find 300 Steel.
20. Yeeeeeah! (Bronze) – Find 100 Gold.
21. Ska-dooosh! (Bronze) – Find 300 Gold.
22. Master Shifu (Silver) – Bowl over 10 Enemies with Kung Fu Curl.
23. Master Croc (Silver) – Stun 10 Enemies with Acu-punch.
24. Master Ox (Silver) – Smash 10 Enemy Shields with Thunder Strike.
25. Blade Master (Silver) – Defeat 10 Enemies while holding a weapon.
26. Shen Is Defeated! (Silver) – Find 1 Red Symbol.
27. Shen Is Obliterated! (Silver) – Find 1/2 of the Red Symbols.
28. Who Was This Shen Guy Again? (Silver) – Find all of the Red Symbols.
29. Strike With Style (Silver) – Defeat 80 Wolves.
30. How Zen-like (Silver) – Defeat 24 Gorillas.
31. You Just Got Panda’d (Silver) – Defeat 64 Komodos.
32. Getting Awesomer (Silver) – Find 600 Iron.
33. Ridiculously Awesome (Silver) – Find 600 Steel.
34. Shakabooie! (Silver) – Find 600 Gold.
35. Platinum Trophy (Platinum) – Earn all Memorabilia.

Hidden Trophies
36. Helped Into the Harbor (Bronze) – Defeat the Wolf Leader Once.
37. Tumbled From the Tower (Bronze) – Defeat the Gorilla Leader Once.
38. Journey of Discovery (Silver) – Find all the Jade Statuettes for Master Croc.
39. Armor Acquisition (Silver) – Find all the Armor Pieces for the Armorer.
40. Now Serving Justice (Silver) – Find all the Black Blades for Master Ox.
41. Crushed By Master Croc (Silver) – Defeat the Wolf Leader 3 Times.
42. Vanquished In the Village (Silver) – Defeat the Gorilla Leader 2 Times.
43. Escaped the Enemy (Silver) – Escape your first encounter with Xiao Dan.
44. Demolished the Dragon (Gold) – Defeat Xiao Dan in Combat.

Here is the official trailer for the game.

Video guides will be added as they become available in the week after release. Please comment if you have any tips of your own that we can add to the list.

Welcome to Gameforumer.com

noreply@blogger.com (Teli) — Mon, 23 May 2011 07:09:54 PDT

Welcome to Gameforumer.com

Mystery Pokemon title isn’t what you were expecting
Breath of Death VII free with Cthulhu Saves the World PC
How many people will buy Wii Play: Motion?
Contest: Win an EverQuest II wolf cloak

Mystery Pokemon title isn’t what you were expecting

Posted: 22 May 2011 03:00 PM PDT

While it was a fun exercise to discuss Pokemon spin-offs that desperately deserve a revival, as expected, Dengeki Nintendo DS‘ big reveal was for some silly thing — in this case, an arcade game. But not just any old arcade … Continue reading →

Breath of Death VII free with Cthulhu Saves the World PC

Posted: 22 May 2011 02:00 PM PDT

The good news just keeps on flowing when it comes to Cthulhu Saves the World on PC. Another of Zeboyd Games’ titles, Breath of Death VII: The Beginning, is being included as a freebie, as was made clear recently. “There … Continue reading →

How many people will buy Wii Play: Motion?

Posted: 22 May 2011 01:00 PM PDT

Can’t see the video? Click here If we’re talking the Destructoid readership, I’m guessing the answer is “not too many”, but still, I wonder how well Wii Play: Motion will sell with the general populace? The game certainly looks more … Continue reading →

Contest: Win an EverQuest II wolf cloak

Posted: 22 May 2011 12:30 PM PDT

Yay, PlayStation Network and Sony Online Entertainment are back online! You can play games like EverQuest II again and we have a rare “Cloak of Irresistibility” items to give out for the game based on the infamous “Three Wolf & … Continue reading →

Welcome to Gameforumer.com

noreply@blogger.com (Teli) — Sat, 21 May 2011 07:44:37 PDT

Welcome to Gameforumer.com

Students: Get a free Xbox 360 with your new PC
Gears of War 3 campaign teased
K'NEX releases Mario Kart Wii building sets
Team Bondi: L.A. Noire is very appealing to women
New website for Kid Icarus Uprising promises parade float
Is this a genuine photograph of Project Cafe?
Cave's new website, merchandise sale
Far Cry 2 dev: L.A. Noire derivative, uninspiring
Grasshopper Manufacture raises $80k for Japan relief
Rumor: Alan Wake: Night Springs coming to XBLA

Students: Get a free Xbox 360 with your new PC

Posted: 19 May 2011 07:22 PM PDT

School always sucks, but having the yearly excuse to get new things like computers and clothing is always good. Well, unless you hate clothing. You could be that guy that wears generic jeans and a Fruit of the Loom hoodie every day. Still, new computer!

Microsoft is working with participating retailers to give high school and college students a free 4GB Xbox 360 with the purchase of any Windows PC priced at $699 or more. Nice. A Xbox 360 has nothing to do with school, but I'm sure all students will be glad to take one.

Microsoft has all the details here, but here's the summary: Students with an .edu email address can purchase a new PC through participating retailers including Dell.com, HP.com or the Microsoft Store. They will need to verify student status in order to purchase. Quantities are limited, mind you. Start shopping by May 22 to get in on this. Check in with your local retailers now.

Gears of War 3 campaign teased

Posted: 19 May 2011 07:22 PM PDT

Can't see the video? Click here

Much has been made of Gears of War 3's vast multiplayer options, to the point where you might forget that the game has a narrative campaign. Epic Games has reminded us all of this fact today, teasing the game's campaign mode in a new video.

The video is stupidly brief, and says very little of anything. It does, however, tease a more full reveal, slated to appear on the British ITV Channel after some shitty little soccer game. That'll go live on Saturday, May 28.

K'NEX releases Mario Kart Wii building sets

Posted: 19 May 2011 07:22 PM PDT

K'NEX are fun and so is Mario Kart Wii. A new collaboration brings the two together, taking Mario, Luigi, Yoshi and the gang to the world of the popular building toy sets. These officially licensed sets will hit retailers this summer and will include build-able tracks and obstacles from the game as well as the Bros. in their own karts. The karts have a pull-back motor to make 'em go, which I'm sure is something like getting a boost mushroom power-up. There's also bike sets. For these, Mario and Luigi will come in a wedge-shaped package that doubles as a ramp. Karts will be priced at $14.99 while bikes are only $7.99.

If you want to go big, get the Mario and Luigi Starting Line building Set, priced at $59.99. It is a version of the Bowser's Castle track from the game, and comes with Sprinter Karts for Mario and Luigi, complete with battery powered motors. There's 16 pieces of track and even a star power-up.

The K'NEX webpage has a dedicated section to these sets. There's even a page for downloadable track panels for ramp boxes!

Team Bondi: L.A. Noire is very appealing to women

Posted: 19 May 2011 07:22 PM PDT

According to developer Team Bondi, the superior female brain finds L.A. Noire a very rewarding experience. Moreso than Duke Nukem Forever? Crazy talk!

"We think it appeals to a really broad church," said director Brendan McNamara, "and one of the phenomenons we've seen a lot when we watch people play the game is that they'll play it, or their wife or their girlfriend will play it, and two or three people will play it together like they're watching TV.

"Three people can be entertained playing the same game and that's a bit of a phenomenon. So far it's been very appealing to women too, which is great. I think women are pretty good at reading whether people are lying or not."

I'd say L.A. Noire certainly has a wider appeal than some of the more violent titles out there, and I think it does a terrific job of providing something for everybody. As a matter of anecdotal evidence, I can confirm that my wife tried to Bogart my time with the review copy. She's obsessed with the damn thing!

L.A. Noire is 'very appealing' to women, says dev [CVG]

New website for Kid Icarus Uprising promises parade float

Posted: 19 May 2011 07:22 PM PDT

There's nothing in the way of game media at the newly launched Japanese website for upcoming Nintendo 3DS game Kid Icarus Uprising. It's older trailers from last year. I suspect that it will be updated next month, closer to E3.

There is one strange promotion there that you might be interested in. Nintendo is going to use fans' Miis in a float that will appear in the Goshogawara Tachineputa festival this August. Miis will join Pit and godess Partena, says Andriasang. This page (Japanese) has instructions on how to create a Mii on your 3DS, save it to the memory card, and then send it in to Nintendo. I seriously doubt they'll include those strange Miis made to look like dicks.

Is this a genuine photograph of Project Cafe?

Posted: 19 May 2011 07:22 PM PDT

A photograph has clambered its way up the Internet grapevine, one that allegedly displays the Project Cafe console in all its white, curvy glory. If it's the genuine article, then Nintendo's new console is a cross between a Wii and a Tupperware box.

Naturally, this is totally unconfirmed, and like all Cafe rumors, it should be viewed with a healthy dose of skepticism. Speaking in the purely hypothetical sense, though, would you proudly have that sat underneath your television set?

Cafe is rumored to have a touch-screen controller, superior HD graphics, the ability to cook a chicken, and houses a fragment of the Triforce of Wisdom.

Cave's new website, merchandise sale

Posted: 19 May 2011 07:22 PM PDT

Cave has a new website that they'd like to show off. They made this for you, English speaker. There you can see all the delicious shooter action they make as well as catch up on what they're working on.

In other Cave news, the company is holding an online Cave festival starting May 23 and running through May 28. They've lined up some new shooting merchandise from franchises like Espgaluda, Dodonpachi and Mushihimesama. There's going to be soundtracks, shirts and other goodies to nab. You'll want to check their shop link in a few days. It's out of stock now, but I'd happily use the above pictured Cave umbrella.

Far Cry 2 dev: L.A. Noire derivative, uninspiring

Posted: 19 May 2011 07:22 PM PDT

Far Cry 2's creative director, Clint Hocking, has slammed L.A. Noire six ways to Sunday, tearing the game apart as a piece of kitsch entertainment, and declaring that it has nothing to say for itself. Man, and sometimes I feel unprofessional when I rag on my industry peers.

"1hr in. Moriarty was right re games as kitsch," He said, referencing a GDC talk. "Derivative, uninspired, narcissistic. Nothing original to say, & said badly. #LANoire"

Pretty damn vicious, but while I thoroughly disagree, I'll respect the man's right to an opinion. The only problem with the criticism is that Hocking's own contribution to the game industry was glitchy, poorly paced, creatively contradictory nonsense. #FarCry2 #DoucheyStrawmanEvenIfItsTrue.

@ClickNothing [Twitter]

Grasshopper Manufacture raises $80k for Japan relief

Posted: 19 May 2011 07:22 PM PDT

The fine folks at Grasshopper Manufacture immediately jumped to action to help out after the March earthquakes and tsunami in Japan, and now they send word that they've managed to pull together more than $80,000 for relief funds through various efforts.

Their first iOS app, Frog Minutes, helped out quite a bit, as 100 percent of the proceeds went to relief funds. It quickly jumped to the top of the iOS Japan sales charts and has since pulled in about $20,000. More help came from the company's cooperation with charity auction Play For Japan. Team member and Silent Hill composer Akira Yamaoka auctioned up his guitar and gear to raise almost $10,000. Beyond this, EA donated $50,000 to the Red Cross on behalf of Grashopper. The two companies are worked together to create Shadow of the Damned.

Nice work, Grasshopper.

Rumor: Alan Wake: Night Springs coming to XBLA

Posted: 19 May 2011 07:22 PM PDT

According to those always crafty ANONYMOUS SOURCES, Remedy is beavering away on a brand new Alan Wake title -- a downloadable offering known as Alan Wake: Night Springs.

The gossip suggests that Night Springs will be based on the horror show of the same name, that was seen playing on in-game television sets during the course of Alan Wake. As a spin-off based on a fake TV show, it's unlikely that Night Springs will feature Wake himself, or continue the story.

Remedy recently said that more Alan Wake was in the works and it wouldn't be a sequel or DLC, though I'm sure nobody expect a concept like this. I'd me very happy to give it a go, I know that much. Anybody else prepared to go with this idea?

Rumor: Alan Wake: night springs will be an XBLA title [XBLAFans]

Welcome to Gameforumer.com

noreply@blogger.com (Teli) — Thu, 19 May 2011 07:31:28 PDT

Welcome to Gameforumer.com

Super Robot Taisen Original Generation Returns
The PlayStation Phone, Xperia Play, Debuts on May 26
1UP's Guinness World Records 2011 Gamer?s Edition book & iPad App Giveaway
Mass Effect 2's PS3 Digital Comic Comes to 360
New Uncharted Toys Joined by Resistance and Ratchet & Clank
Lego Harry Potter 2 Shows Up on Animator's Resume
1UP's L.A. Noire Detective Handbook
Sonic Generations Also Coming to 3DS and PC
Infinity Blade Gets Free Multiplayer Support on Thursday
Sony CEO Lashes Out at Critics of PSN Attack Response

Super Robot Taisen Original Generation Returns

Posted: 17 May 2011 09:29 PM PDT

Namco Bandai Games announced in this week's issue of Famitsu magazine that the Super Robot Taisen Original Generation series is making its debut on the PlayStation 3 in a scant few months.

Dai 2 Ji Super Robot Taisen OG, the eight in the Original Generation series, is due out exclusively for the PS3 this August. Two versions will be available: the plain old PS3 game, and a limited-edition package that includes the Blu-ray collection of Super Robot Wars Original Generation: The Inspector, a 26-episode anime that wrapped up its TV run last month. This limited pack will cost 41,790 yen.

Original Generation is a spin-off of the Super Robot Taisen series of anime-robot strategy sims that boasts a 100-percent original story instead of relying on robots licensed from assorted Japanese shows. The most recent OG game to hit the US was Endless Frontier: Super Robot Taisen OG Saga on the Nintendo DS in 2009 (pictured above).

The PlayStation Phone, Xperia Play, Debuts on May 26

Posted: 17 May 2011 09:29 PM PDT

After many months of rumors about a so-called PlayStation Phone, Sony Ericsson confirmed the Xperia Play in February. The phone, which is already available elsewhere in the world, will finally debut in the United States with Verizon Wireless on May 26.

Pre-orders for the device will begin this Thursday, May 19, for $199.99. It carries the PlayStation Certified branding, a phrase that indicates it's capable of delivering a "PlayStation quality experience." The Xperia Play's most noteworthy feature is its slide-out, PlayStation-style controller, seen above.

It will come pre-loaded with a number of games -- Madden NFL 11, The Sims 3, Crash Bandicoot, Star Battalion, Asphalt 6, and Bruce Lee Dragon Warrior will all be available on the device when it's first purchased. As it runs on Android, there should be no shortage of other games to check out, too, and we've already seen what it can do with an emulator installed.

1UP's Guinness World Records 2011 Gamer?s Edition book & iPad App Giveaway

Posted: 17 May 2011 09:29 PM PDT

1UP's Guinness World Records 2011 Gamer?s Edition book & iPad App Giveaway
How To Play

Think you're good at video games?

Mass Effect 2's PS3 Digital Comic Comes to 360

Posted: 17 May 2011 09:29 PM PDT

To compensate for the lack of a PlayStation 3 version of the original Mass Effect, BioWare teamed up with Dark Horse Comics to create an interactive, digital comic, Mass Effect: Genesis. It came with the PS3 version of ME2 when it was released in January, and it has now been brought over to the Xbox 360 as downloadable content.

The comic's purpose is to tell the story of the first game and allow players to make key decisions that are presented in the first Mass Effect. That's an important part of the series, as these choices carry over from game to game and include major plot points, such as which characters live and die.

While the comic came as a freebie with new copies of the PS3 version, Xbox 360 owners will have to pay 320 Microsoft Points ($4) and own a copy of Mass Effect 2 to check it out. It might not be nearly as useful as it is to PS3 users, as 360 owners have the option of playing the first game, but this will allow series newcomers to skip it without missing as much of the experience as they otherwise would.

New Uncharted Toys Joined by Resistance and Ratchet & Clank

Posted: 17 May 2011 09:29 PM PDT

Diamond Select Toys' new line of PlayStation Minimates are starting to hit Toys R Us now, including what it claims are the first Uncharted action figures ever made.

There are four two-packs in total, each covering one of the PlayStation's more noteworthy franchises: Uncharted, Resistance, Ratchet & Clank, and Jak and Daxter. (Unfortunately, there's no Kevin Butler one, which would be my top choice.) All four are exclusive to Toys R Us, at least for the time being. Two of them (Jak and Ratchet) are currently listed on the store's website for $7.49 each.

Minimates are usually based on TV series, movies, and comic books, such as Ghostbusters, 24, and The Lord of the Rings, but there have been videogame ones in the past, including a line based on Halo.

Lego Harry Potter 2 Shows Up on Animator's Resume

Posted: 17 May 2011 09:29 PM PDT

Traveller's Tales plans to keep the Lego game releases rolling. It shouldn't come as much of a shock, given its track record, that a sequel to Lego Harry Potter is in development, according to an animator's resume.

As spotted by Superannuation, listed alongside work done on TT Fusion's already-published Lego Star Wars III and Lego Pirates of the Caribbean is Lego Harry Potter 2. It's noted as coming to PSP, DS, PSP2 (i.e. NGP), and 3DS. Looking at the series' past, you can also expect it to show up on PC, Wii, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3, as these games tend to show up on every platform possible.

The first Lego Harry Potter covered only the events of the first four novels, leaving three more books to cover. That includes the Deathly Hallows, which was split into two parts for the film adaptation.

1UP's L.A. Noire Detective Handbook

Posted: 17 May 2011 09:29 PM PDT

Feature

1UP's L.A. Noire Detective Handbook

Our handbook of tips will help you close cases, catch the bad guys, and save the girl.

By: Jobert Atienza May 17, 2011

Team Bondi's L.A. Noire isn't just about strutting around in suits and fedoras. It takes hard work before you can call yourself a detective in the City of Angels. Gather and review evidence, interview suspects, and the occasional gunfight are all part of the day-to-day job. That's why we've put together a Detective Handbook to help prospective gumshoes. In addition to the Handbook, be sure to visit MyCheats for a L.A. Noire Walkthrough and Strategy SuperGuide for a complete guide to the game.

Examine the Body

If the investigation involves a murder that means there's a cold body lying around. This should be the first thing you examine. Make sure you look at the victim's head, arms, and anything else that you're able to examine. Don't forget to rummage through their pockets if they have any; there could be an important clue tucked away. Keep an eye out for signs of trauma: cuts, bruises, and wounds of any sort. When examining the hands, look for signs of jewelry that may be missing, like a wedding band or a ring mark on the fingers.
Look for Evidence Markers

Sonic Generations Also Coming to 3DS and PC

Posted: 17 May 2011 09:29 PM PDT

As a part of the celebration for Sonic's 20th anniversary, Sega announced Sonic Generations last month. The only platforms the game was said to be coming to at the time were Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. According to a new earnings report for Sega Sammy, Generations is apparently also coming to 3DS and PC.

Generations features two distinct styles of play: the classic, 2D side-scrolling action seen in older Sonic titles and the 3D style seen in games like Sonic Adventure. Classic Sonic levels serve as the inspiration for the 2D and 3D levels in Generations.

Sega has yet to officially confirm the news of the 3DS and PC versions; the earnings report listing could very well turn out to be a mistake, but the possibility doesn't seem like much of a stretch. If it is true, one has to wonder why the Wii is being left out after getting Sonic Unleashed, Sonic 4, and Sonic Colors.

Infinity Blade Gets Free Multiplayer Support on Thursday

Posted: 17 May 2011 09:29 PM PDT

One of the best-looking games on iOS is about to get a slate of new features, including online multiplayer, free of charge. Developer Chair Entertainment has announced it will release the Infinity Blade: Arena pack as a free update on the App Store on Thursday, May 19.

The 'Arena' part of the title refers to the new Arena mode. That's where you'll be able to play online multiplayer matches as either Titans or Knights through Game Center. The update also adds a new Survivor mode where you fight through an endless wave of enemies, almost like a take on Gears of War's Horde mode.

Other additions include new holiday helms, over two dozen new items to collect and use, new Facebook integration, new leaderboards, new Achievements, and some other surprises that Chair isn't detailing just yet.

Sony CEO Lashes Out at Critics of PSN Attack Response

Posted: 17 May 2011 09:29 PM PDT

There was no shortage of criticism over the amount of time it took Sony to inform the public of the PlayStation Network breach that resulted in users' personal data being stolen. Sony claimed the intrusion was discovered "between April 17 and April 19," PSN was taken offline on April 20, and word didn't go out until April 26 that data might be at risk, despite days of speculation that such a scenario was possible.

This was attributed to Sony only discovering the extent of the breach on April 25, but that didn't stop fans, Attorney Generals, and even Congress from voicing concern over how long it took. Sony CEO Howard Stringer feels the company was actually very timely and he questions anyone who says otherwise.

"This was an unprecedented situation," Stringer said today, Reuters reports. "Most of these breaches go unreported by companies. Forty-three percent notify victims within a month. We reported in a week. You're telling me my week wasn't fast enough?"

Welcome to Gameforumer.com

noreply@blogger.com (Teli) — Wed, 18 May 2011 07:07:30 PDT

Welcome to Gameforumer.com

Super Robot Taisen Original Generation Returns
The PlayStation Phone, Xperia Play, Debuts on May 26
1UP's Guinness World Records 2011 Gamer?s Edition book & iPad App Giveaway
Mass Effect 2's PS3 Digital Comic Comes to 360
New Uncharted Toys Joined by Resistance and Ratchet & Clank
Lego Harry Potter 2 Shows Up on Animator's Resume
1UP's L.A. Noire Detective Handbook
Sonic Generations Also Coming to 3DS and PC
Infinity Blade Gets Free Multiplayer Support on Thursday
Sony CEO Lashes Out at Critics of PSN Attack Response

Super Robot Taisen Original Generation Returns

Posted: 17 May 2011 09:29 PM PDT

Namco Bandai Games announced in this week's issue of Famitsu magazine that the Super Robot Taisen Original Generation series is making its debut on the PlayStation 3 in a scant few months.

The PlayStation Phone, Xperia Play, Debuts on May 26

Posted: 17 May 2011 09:29 PM PDT

1UP's Guinness World Records 2011 Gamer?s Edition book & iPad App Giveaway

Posted: 17 May 2011 09:29 PM PDT

1UP's Guinness World Records 2011 Gamer?s Edition book & iPad App Giveaway
How To Play

Think you're good at video games?

Mass Effect 2's PS3 Digital Comic Comes to 360

Posted: 17 May 2011 09:29 PM PDT

New Uncharted Toys Joined by Resistance and Ratchet & Clank

Posted: 17 May 2011 09:29 PM PDT

Diamond Select Toys' new line of PlayStation Minimates are starting to hit Toys R Us now, including what it claims are the first Uncharted action figures ever made.

Minimates are usually based on TV series, movies, and comic books, such as Ghostbusters, 24, and The Lord of the Rings, but there have been videogame ones in the past, including a line based on Halo.

Lego Harry Potter 2 Shows Up on Animator's Resume

Posted: 17 May 2011 09:29 PM PDT

1UP's L.A. Noire Detective Handbook

Posted: 17 May 2011 09:29 PM PDT

Feature

1UP's L.A. Noire Detective Handbook

Our handbook of tips will help you close cases, catch the bad guys, and save the girl.

By: Jobert Atienza May 17, 2011

Examine the Body

If the investigation involves a murder that means there's a cold body lying around. This should be the first thing you examine. Make sure you look at the victim's head, arms, and anything else that you're able to examine. Don't forget to rummage through their pockets if they have any; there could be an important clue tucked away. Keep an eye out for signs of trauma: cuts, bruises, and wounds of any sort. When examining the hands, look for signs of jewelry that may be missing, like a wedding band or a ring mark on the fingers.
Look for Evidence Markers

Sonic Generations Also Coming to 3DS and PC

Posted: 17 May 2011 09:29 PM PDT

Infinity Blade Gets Free Multiplayer Support on Thursday

Posted: 17 May 2011 09:29 PM PDT

Sony CEO Lashes Out at Critics of PSN Attack Response

Posted: 17 May 2011 09:29 PM PDT

Gameforumer: games blog

noreply@blogger.com (Teli) — Thu, 05 May 2011 03:42:47 PDT

Gameforumer: games blog

The Top Ten List – Most Addicting Classic Games

Posted: 04 May 2011 08:25 AM PDT

This is a tribute to the top ten most addicting games ever! Some of these games are video games, though most of them are online based games through java and flash based engines. Very few classic games stand out through the test of time, and prove their real addition. In 2002 when flash based games become popular, there were only about 10 games to play, and now in the year 2008 there have been about 20 more addicting classic games added to the vault! Continue reading →

Gameforumer: games blog

noreply@blogger.com (Teli) — Wed, 04 May 2011 03:21:32 PDT

Gameforumer: games blog

History of Web Browser Games
Game Testing Ground Review- Can I Become a Video Game Tester?
Want to Save Some Money? Play Some Free Browser Games!

History of Web Browser Games

Posted: 03 May 2011 06:24 PM PDT

BBG is short for web browser based games. In late 1990 web browser games got first sign of light. They where based on DHTML (dynamical hypertext markup language) which is commonly used for drop down menus and simple image rollovers. Continue reading →

Game Testing Ground Review- Can I Become a Video Game Tester?

Posted: 03 May 2011 07:37 AM PDT

There are a few game testers than video game testing demand. Game companies are hiring game testers to find bug and error before the release date to avoid possible refund. Those game companies are earning million of dollars in revenue. They are willing to pay you to test their games to prevent loss in their sales if there is something wrong with their games. If you want to become a game tester you need sources which contain database and guide to become a game tester successfully. Game Testing Ground has a database of 50 gaming companies and other valuable sources. Continue reading →

Want to Save Some Money? Play Some Free Browser Games!

Posted: 02 May 2011 06:24 PM PDT

With many console games costing hundreds of dollars and game titles usually starting out at 40-80 dollars, a good alternative is to play any of the thousands of free online games available. You can forgo the need to purchase a brand new HDTV and the latest audio equipment and simply use any modern computer with internet access to entertain yourself for hours. Continue reading →

Gameforumer: games blog

noreply@blogger.com (Teli) — Tue, 03 May 2011 03:36:45 PDT

Gameforumer: games blog

Interesting Facts About Board Games

Posted: 02 May 2011 06:33 AM PDT

Board games have a very long history, having been around for centuries; however, they have become a popular past time among the middle class sometime during the 20th Century. Many of the more classic games on the market today got their start during World War II. There are many of today's board games available that have become one of the many exciting games offered in computer format. Continue reading →

Browser Games: A Beginner’s Guide

Posted: 01 May 2011 06:24 PM PDT

They are taking the online gaming world by storm. There has been something of a revolution in recent years, albeit a quiet revolution. At the center of this revolution, the gaming industry has been making silent but impressive inroads into the time of gamers worldwide. Continue reading →

Gameforumer: games blog

noreply@blogger.com (Teli) — Mon, 02 May 2011 03:24:16 PDT

Gameforumer: games blog

How to Become a Video Game Tester

Posted: 01 May 2011 06:26 AM PDT

Have you ever hungered to become a video game tester? If you are, then this little piece of article would enable you get one. The reasons why most people fail to get a video game testing job is because they don't apply the right techniques. I recommend you read this article to open the door for you for a game testing job. Continue reading →

Play Browser Games Online

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 05:25 PM PDT

Nowadays, internet connectivity becomes essential components of the family and offices. Through it you can work, operate business, earn degree in education and get some form of amusement that will give you fun to remedy the stressful long day of work at the office. There are thousand so online games that you can select to give the utmost fun and entertainment. Continue reading →

Gameforumer: games blog

noreply@blogger.com (Teli) — Sun, 01 May 2011 03:23:49 PDT

Gameforumer: games blog

Popularity of Board Game Designers
Popularity of Board Game Designers
Popularity of Board Game Designers

Popularity of Board Game Designers

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 06:24 AM PDT

Designer board games are one type of entertainment which is gaining a lot of notoriety in the gaming world. By taking the much beloved format of board games and approaching the project from a new angle, designers of these board games have almost entirely reinvented the enterprise in a new and exciting way. Specialty designer board games generally offer their players simple rules, themed play, and a good deal of thought and planning, which is required to do well in the game. Continue reading →

Popularity of Board Game Designers

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 06:24 AM PDT

Popularity of Board Game Designers

Posted: 30 Apr 2011 06:24 AM PDT

Gameforumer: games blog

noreply@blogger.com (Teli) — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 03:47:39 PDT

Gameforumer: games blog

RPG Text Game – What an RPG Text Game Really Is (A ‘MUDers’ Opinion)
Metaboli Games – I Download Full Games Like Frontlines and You Can, Too!
RPG Text Games – 5 Warning Signs That You Are Addicted

RPG Text Game – What an RPG Text Game Really Is (A ‘MUDers’ Opinion)

Posted: 29 Apr 2011 04:28 PM PDT

An RPG text game is, behind the flesh, a hidden world - delving beneath the fabric of reality to create a place where your imagination can run wild. It is the heart of a character you have always dreamed of, the soul of energizing roleplay and the body of a world crafted by words alone. It is the eyes that see the world and its creations, the eyes that witness life changing events within your environment. Continue reading →

Metaboli Games – I Download Full Games Like Frontlines and You Can, Too!

Posted: 29 Apr 2011 05:25 AM PDT

How can I download full games legally? Well... in all honesty it's actually very very easy, the only problem is many people don't actually know about it or believe they can't trust it, it sounds too good to be true but it's actually the safest, easiest and cheapest way to buy games. Games on Demand has come a long way and it's time people knew more about it. Find out how Metaboli Games allows me to download full games with their Metaboli download service. Continue reading →

RPG Text Games – 5 Warning Signs That You Are Addicted

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 03:26 PM PDT

You won't notice it at first, but slowly yet surely you will find yourself caught up in self exploration of your favorite RPG text games. While they don't feature the best graphics available they allow something far greater, the evolution of your mind and the ability to get easily swept up in all the possibilities for your character. The following are signs that maybe; just maybe, you're growing more addicted than you thought to your MUD (multi-user dungeon). Continue reading →

Gameforumer: games blog

noreply@blogger.com (Teli) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:29:52 PDT

Gameforumer: games blog

Games on Demand – The Beginning of the End For Piracy

Posted: 28 Apr 2011 04:32 AM PDT

Games on demand is a new innovative update to the aging game rental industry which has been active since the early 1980s. Games on Demand is basically a rental system which takes advantage of today's broadband capabilities and intelligent encryption/compression technology designed to digitally distribute games. Games on demand is a legitimate service that is pushing boundaries to delivery games very cheaply. This is made possible because a fraction of the subscription fee is royalty to the publishers/developers of the game. Customers pay a fraction of the retail price to download the game while the creators get paid for their labour. Continue reading →

Teli's World

MMO News

To Learn More about the game check out ourMythos Page.

Video Games Blogger

MMO Updates

MMO updates

MMORPG News

MMOGaming News

MMORPG Videos

New Games

Video Games Blogger

MMO updates

MMORPG News

MMOGaming News

Video Games Blogger

Video Games Blogger

XBOX 360 ACHIEVEMENTS LIST

PLAYSTATION 3 TROPHIES LIST

Table of Contents

XBOX 360 ACHIEVEMENTS LIST

PLAYSTATION 3 TROPHIES LIST

Welcome to Gameforumer.com

Welcome to Gameforumer.com

Welcome to Gameforumer.com

1UP's Guinness World Records 2011 Gamer?s Edition book & iPad App GiveawayHow To Play

1UP's L.A. Noire Detective Handbook

Our handbook of tips will help you close cases, catch the bad guys, and save the girl.

Examine the Body

Look for Evidence Markers

Welcome to Gameforumer.com

1UP's Guinness World Records 2011 Gamer?s Edition book & iPad App GiveawayHow To Play

1UP's L.A. Noire Detective Handbook

Our handbook of tips will help you close cases, catch the bad guys, and save the girl.

Examine the Body

Look for Evidence Markers

Gameforumer: games blog

Gameforumer: games blog

Gameforumer: games blog

Gameforumer: games blog

Gameforumer: games blog

Gameforumer: games blog

Gameforumer: games blog

1UP's Guinness World Records 2011 Gamer?s Edition book & iPad App Giveaway
How To Play

1UP's Guinness World Records 2011 Gamer?s Edition book & iPad App Giveaway
How To Play