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Monday, December 20, 2010

An update "stabilized" and Rage for Game Center on the iPhone

id Software id Software updates are updated during the weekend, his action game for iOS Rage: Mutant Bash TV, shooter "experimental" that connects to home platforms Rage on exploring the locations from another perspective. The game has already demonstrated the excellent application on the operating system of Apple Tech 5 graphics engine developed by Carmack and company despite the constriction of "rails" on which to move, but with the update in question the gaming experience is further enriched .

In an interview with Gamespot, Epic Games President Mike Capps revealed that the online beta of Gears of War 3, initially accessible only by purchasers of the Epic Edition Bulletstorm, will start in an unspecified day in April 2011. The period was chosen by Epic Games is time to fix the inevitable bugs and flaws with a view to the game this autumn, whether to allow the public to focus enough on Bulletstorm, which will instead be published on February 25 .

The odd games for the awards ceremony of the new year, the Independent Games Festival has established a new special category, called "New Award" and dedicated to independent games characterized by a certain abstraction, non-conventional or special brevity. Clearly, there is a category that collects all the more strange videogame experiments, which are flourishing on the other hand with special luxuriance in the last period.

Available on Xbox Live in late September, Hydrophobia had not received great reviews from critics and public, so that the developer Digital Dark Energy has decided to review the whole structure deeply renewing many aspects of the game with an update tomorrow. The update sees a lot of games to a different arrangement of controls, improvements in the system of coverage in the fighting and in the management of the camera, improved graphics, enhanced platform sections and much more.

DEAD SPACE 2 (PS3) Dead Space: Aftermath is shown in video

In addition to the release of the much Dead Space 2 Jan. 25 is also known for the arrival on DVD and Blu-ray Dead Space: Aftermath, the second animated film inspired to action-horror games in Visceral we present just below the official trailer. One thing is certain: we will see a lot of blood!

Ratings and awards from the Edge: 7 to Gran Turismo 5

And Super Mario Galaxy Best Game 2 as the historic British magazine The Edge, one of the pillars of the print paper devoted to video games, in its January issue carries a report of 2010 with the traditional prizes of writing divided into categories as well as presenting the usual string of reviews with ratings attached, in this case rather small.

Updates coming for Hydrophobia

With "Pure" The development team Dark Energy Digital UK today announced the updates, very substantial, planned for Hydrophobia, the controversial action-adventure in digital delivery-based environments with large amounts of water. The update is scheduled for tomorrow at a price cut from 1200 to 800 Microsoft Points, programmed into the rebate program with a lot of Christmas and extended trial version.

From the pages of the latest issue of Famitsu has revealed that Yakuza: The End Of the fifth chapter in the saga of criminal Sega focusing this time on an invasion of zombies, will arrive on the Japanese market exclusively for PlayStation 3 on March 17, 2011. It is not known but nothing yet on a future European release of the game, but considering the chronic delay of the other episodes (we're still waiting for Yakuza 4) unlikely we will see on our shelves before 2012.

And another has arrived ... As previously announced, has just been made available on the PlayStation Network, the new server patch on Gran Turismo 5, the driving simulator developed by Polyphony Digital, PlayStation 3 exclusive. According to early rumors, it seems that the introductions made by the update relates to: the ability to completely disable the HUD on screen, a total renovation of the menus GT, the inclusion of seasonal events in the online sector, the introduction of reduced grip on rain wet runways, the implementation of mechanical damage even in single player practice mode and also the possibility of the infamous - and useful - backup of their rescue.

Uncharted 3: Sony does not press for Move

The Naughty Dog says ... Latest issue of Edge, which goes on sale from tomorrow 21 December, there will be a special section devoted to 3 Uncharted: Drake's Deception, the third episode of the series currently in development exclusively for the PlayStation 3 platform. One of the highlights will be the part that allegedly support the production signed Naughty Dog will give to the device and Move Sixaxis functionality.

RESISTANCE 3 (PS3): The graphic engine of Resistance 3

After the first footage of gameplay seen in recent days in the trailer of the game presented to the Spike Video Game Awards, many have wondered what the graphics engine has used for Insomniac Games Resistance 3, whose release has been confirmed for next September. James Stevenson, Senior Community Manager of the California team, has revealed the secret behind all saying that there is a new 3D engine, but an updated version dell'Insomniac Engine, now in version 4.0 with Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time of last year after Resistance 2 had used the version 2.0 of Engine.

As expected actually ... In line with expectations, Call of Duty: Black Ops has dominated sales with respect to the market in the UK, one of the most prestigious and important for our continent. In fact, the shooter made by Treyarch studies also won first place for the last week given the holiday season, with particularly impressive numbers overall: The title has sold since its launch last November, three million copies in the UK, with a total revenue of more than 100 million pounds as only Modern Warfare 2 and Wii Fit have been able to do.

3 UNCHARTED: DRAKE'S DECEPTION (PS3): A spin-off of Uncharted on PSP2?

For now it's just rumors, but according to the latest issue of Game Informer seems that the team at Naughty Dog is working on a spin-off and PSP2 for Uncharted is already talk of the forthcoming Christmas holidays of 2011 as a period of output. Apparently the potential for future hardware handheld console Sony is so high as to enable the optimum development of a security as complex and ambitious, but as always in these cases, expect something more "unofficial".

After the announcement in July of Atlus USA on closing the server Demon's Souls for the month of March 2011, the U.S. manufacturer said the voice of his PR Manager Aram Jabbari that the server will run until October 6, 2011, after which it is expected permanent shutdown. Jabbari added that Atlus USA players will be constantly informed about any developments regarding the multiplayer Demon's Souls, but unless blatant denials take place on 6 October should be fully respected.

Usually more ... Attarverso official site of reference, Activision has released a new trailer for NASCAR The Game 2011, driving simulator equipped with a degree in development on platforms Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 at Eutechnyx studies. This time it is a diairo developers, in which some of the experts show us the usual insight into the production.

Moreover, it is possible to admire in the movie of the novel sequences of gameplay, including with regard to the noble cockpit view, namely that inside the passenger compartment.

In a post recently appeared on the PlayStation Blog has compiled an updated list of all the games compatible with PlayStation Move among other titles already available and expected soon. As already known, the number is higher than that on Xbox 360 games compatible with Kinect, which however, due to future arrivals, they should share in the coming months forty.

The following is a list of Move-game. Already available

Soon big news for TESV: Skyrim

We look forward to ... Bethesda has announced that from next January will unveil several new - and presumably the new material - for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim long-awaited fifth chapter of the franchise in development for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. To confirm it was the game director Todd Howard, through the official podcast of Bethesda.

According to Howard, with the new year will see spectacular new content for the title, which is likely to impress fans. The game director then stated as the title is in development for over four years, namely the onset of the never forgotten TESIV: Oblivion dated 2006, with over a hundred people at work about thirty of them were diverted directly from Fallout once it was finished.

For some days you can download from the App Store at a price of 7,99 Euro FIFA 11 HD version of the iPad successful football EA Sports already available in November for iPhone and iPod Touch. The update for the Apple tablet naturally leads to a higher resolution graphics and a more practical arrangement of icons on the screen, but otherwise the game content at the level of teams, stadiums and options remain the same as the previous version, that in These days you can buy thanks to the numerous offers of EA Mobile.

Game Review: WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 for PSP.

Share this story Share on Facebook too! The wrestling is now less and less present in television, has lost much popularity in recent years, however, video games that concern him are still put on the market (surely this game will sell more in America). We thus arrive at the new WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 for Xbox 360 console, ps3, wii and psp.

In this review we will play for the latter, this title will be seeking to be able to convey all the emotions that WWE can give. We will then be able to choose from over 70 different characters and do not miss the usual Road to WrestleMania Mode which gives us the chance to face 5 different story line, you will also find a new mode called "WWE Universe" Finally there is the usual mode multiplayer.

Epic Games has announced that the limited version of Bulletstorm will contain the entry "up front" in the beta of Gears of War 3, in addition to several exclusive DLC (experience points to upgrade your character, weapons and equipment). The same beta would later become accessible to all. Staying on Bulletstorm, the development team People Can Fly says the latest video dedicated to the characters and style of play.

According to information gathered by IncGamers, collection of HD in Splinter Cell is coming only on PlayStation 3 and will contain the first three episodes of the series. We will review then Splinter Cell, Pandora Tomorrow and Chaos Theory higher resolution but probably contained no unusual compared with earlier releases.

This "collection" should reflect the fact that out recently for the series Prince of Persia, but it is unclear if it will arrive on the PlayStation Store or even only in stores. As always, we await further details from Ubisoft also about price and date.

LittleBigPlanet 2 (PS3): LittleBigPlanet 2 in a music video

Sony has a music video editor that will be in LittleBigPlanet two with which you can create our own soundtracks or modify existing ones. In addition, we attach special jingle (or entire tracks) to specific elements of the scenario, for instance useful in creating mini-episodes with their story. Remember that the playable demo of LittleBigPlanet 2 is coming next week with an excerpt from the story mode single player, multiplayer options and a variety of gadgets included in this second chapter.

It looks like this Back to the most beloved sci-fi saga, in its most original Lego Star Wars III - The Clone Wars back to appear on video with an extensive video-documentary. In "Playthrough Video" discusses various game situations, including combat and puzzle sections, obviously placed in the context of the series "The Clone Wars" then at the height of fighting between the army of the Republic and the nascent imperial forces.

LittleBigPlanet 2 in development for PSP?

According to an online retailer, a version of LittleBigPlanet 2 is currently in development for PlayStation Portable Media Molecule at the studios. The title, which would even be already booked, it has not yet been confemrato by Sony, but given the success of the previous version may be only a matter of time.

We just have to wait for official references from interested parties. In the meantime, we leave the last two movies distributed by the party's upcoming PlayStation 3.

Team Fortress 2 (PC): A medieval mode of Team Fortress 2

In all honesty, even after reading the full description of the update to Team Fortress 2 Christmas, we did not understand much of what it is. What is certain is that the shooter from Valve has gained a new way to medieval theme, with specially designed weapons and maps. How many were curious to know what it is would do well to start the game and try it for yourself.

Moreover, throughout the weekend (so until tomorrow morning, more or less) is being a sell-off in the Christmas shop in-game by which grab a little 'hats at bargain prices.

DRAGON AGE II (PS3): Dragon Age II combat movie

Dragon Age II have a combat system more action, but voted not to mention the strategic elements, as pointed out a trailer. In the video, said in English and subtitled in Italian, let's see how you can deal with the battles around focusing on brute force or stopping to think. Although the movie refers to the PC version, even on the console you can choose between the clash completely in real time or the strategic use of the pause menu to perform some moves (especially the shots from a distance).

NEXT PlanetSide (PC): Again confirmed for PlanetSide Next

Giving now take for granted the existence of the game, which also has not been announced officially, the president of Sony Online Entertainment is back to talk about PlanetSide Next on his personal blog, confirming a series of announcements planned for the beginning of 2011 and the 'inevitable beta. Regarding the latter, even now Smedley announced that current subscribers of the old PlanetSide will be the first to be called upon to try the new FPS MMOG in sauce, as we could very likely.

As you can read on the official blog of Left 4 Dead 2, the mutation weekly Valve's cooperative shooter is called Special Delivery, as expressly dedicated to the infected 'special' players are faced with choosing this mode. This is in practice a version further aggravation of having the mutation Hard Eight last week, the timer for the respawn of the infected has been completely removed and the limit was raised from eight to ten.

The official U.S. PlayStation Blog hosted a speech by Jeff Rubenstein, Sony on the PlayStation 3 version of Mass Effect 2, expected in stores on Jan. 21 but preceded by a demo on PSN on 22 December. According to Rubenstein PS3 owners will enjoy the version of "definitive" Mass Effect 2, from different points of view: first, the Blu-ray will host the base game and all the DLC already seen on other platforms, load times were reduced through the installation process on hard-disk, the controls have been adapted to the historical preferences of the players faithful to the PlayStation brand, and the graphics engine, in particular, has been updated with all the improvements in preparation for the recently announced Mass Effect 3.

Third episode in the series dedicated to the game's storyline. - The third chapter of the beloved fighting franchise "crossover" that puts one against the other, the team of Marvel superheroes and one of the most famous of Capcom, is the first in this series in polygon graphics.

Drakensang 2: THE RIVER OF TIME (PC): The saga of Drakensang in a luxury box

The publisher FX Interactive announced on its official website to arrive in stores in a boxed set devoted to the series of Drakensang, particularly appreciated by lovers of fantasy role-playing classic setting - and remained exclusive to the Windows PC platform. In contrast to the substantial content - two games more expansion and soundtrack CD - and the package type exclusive limited edition box set, the box Drakensang is proposed for only € 19.

Enslaved: ODYSSEY TO THE WEST (PS3): Namco Bandai raises three titles

Namco Bandai has announced the "revival" of three titles released in late summer and autumn on the PSP console and HD. Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, Ace Combat: Joint Assault and Fallout: New Vegas back in stores for Christmas at a discount. Here are the new prices for all models: To test, movies and news about all three games, refer to the right column.

So however one day to discourage the purchase (or in the first period) in a title ... unless they reward with some extra free those who have already bought the games (like DLC or another) ... I understand one year after the release edition platinum or classic but at a reduced price super discounts and a little more than a couple of months does not exactly make happy those who have already taken and if it becomes a prasssi probably many ways the first to buy discount a title like I did in the securities mentioned.

The official website of the developers Fractiv has been updated with the first images of a video game named The Gunsmith, expected at the time only on mobile platforms (iPhone, Android and iPad) without excluding any future conversions for PC and home consoles. The game is described as a mixture of action, role-playing and adventure, without further details are provided (apart from the fact that you can find screenshots below).

WORLD OF WARCRAFT: Cataclysm (PC) Blizzard: Titan is the new MMOG

The now famous leaked about the lineup of releases from Blizzard for the next three years has resurfaced in a short video interview (which are also below) courtesy of Frank Pearce's blog at Destructoid. The first question concerns Titan fact, code-named it - is now confirmed - refers to the next MMO from the creators of World of Warcraft.

Pearce obviously avoids providing any detail about the game, the existence of which concerns only the jobs opportunities at Blizzard, developers agreed to hire the best available on the square. At this point you just have to speculate on the possible setting of the game, assuming that the code name can be any indication rather than being misleading.

BLOODLINE CHAMPIONS (PC): Champions Bloodline is in open beta

Developers Stunlock Studios and publisher Funcom has opened, as planned, the open beta phase Bloodline of Champions, a game that you can find out starting from the official website or from our most recent preview. More than 150,000 players have participated in several beta "closed" that have occurred in recent months, during which the game was finished and prepared for final output.

Those who have paid to preorder can enjoy its exclusive content right away, and can begin to accumulate Blood Coins - the virtual currency of the game - to be spent for the purchase of in-game content.

DEAD SPACE 2 (PS3): Best wishes for Dead Space 2 in video

The movie that you find below, distributed by the developers Visceral Games via YouTube, is the first in a series devoted to an unprecedented Isaac Clarke, flesh, bones, and currency of the order, pledged to carry out an unspecified office work. In the days that separate us from the Dead Space 2, January 28, we should find out what other fun "challenges" are waiting for the protagonist of the game, where you can learn more (and more serious) look at the many details giving previews that we spent.

A little 'combat ... After the announcement of the official release date scheduled for Knights Contract, which we reported on time in a previous report, we propose some new material on the production signed by Namco Bandai. This is a completely new video, released by the portal GameTrailers, which we fully propne moments of gameplay in particular dedicated to a fight with one of the many bosses that will be present in the adventure.

A bit 'technique ... On the official Dragon Age II, Bioware has lifted the veil to those who will be eligible to play the game in different configurations of course on the PC platform. Let us see, then, the list of distributed information: Recommended: CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4 GHz processor or equivalent CPU: AMD Phenom X3 Triple Core II 2.

8 GHz or equivalent RAM: 2GB (4 GB Vista and Windows 7) Video: ATI 3850 512 MB or greater Video: NVIDIA 8800GTS 512 MB or greater DirectX 11: DirectX 11 ATI 5850 or greater NVIDIA 460 or greater Minimum: OS: Windows XP 32-bit with SP3 OS: Windows Vista 32-bit OS with SP2: Windows 7 64-bit CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo (or equivalent) running at 1.8 GHz or greater CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 (or equivalent) running at 1.8 GHz...

Videogame Source

Monday, December 20, 2010

An update "stabilized" and Rage for Game Center on the iPhone

GEARS OF WAR 3 (x360): In April, the beta of Gears of War 3

The Independent Games Festival Award for establishing the New

Hydrophobia (X360): Hydrophobia is renewed and set a price

DEAD SPACE 2 (PS3) Dead Space: Aftermath is shown in video

Ratings and awards from the Edge: 7 to Gran Turismo 5

Updates coming for Hydrophobia

Yakuza: OF THE END (PS3): A date for Yakuza: Of the End

GT5: patch 1.05 available, many news

Uncharted 3: Sony does not press for Move

RESISTANCE 3 (PS3): The graphic engine of Resistance 3

UK charts: Black Ops dominates Christmas

3 UNCHARTED: DRAKE'S DECEPTION (PS3): A spin-off of Uncharted on PSP2?

Demon's Souls (PS3): Demons Souls's delaying the closure of the server

NASCAR The Game 2011, a new dev-diary

PLAYSTATION MOVE (PS3): All games Move

Soon big news for TESV: Skyrim

FIFA 11 (IPhO): FIFA 11 also landed on the iPad

Game Review: WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 for PSP.

Bulletstorm (PS3): Bulletstorm has a beta of Gears of War 3

SPLINTER CELL TRILOGY (PS3): New details on the collection of Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell

LittleBigPlanet 2 (PS3): LittleBigPlanet 2 in a music video

Video documentary on Lego Star Wars III

LittleBigPlanet 2 in development for PSP?

Team Fortress 2 (PC): A medieval mode of Team Fortress 2

DRAGON AGE II (PS3): Dragon Age II combat movie

NEXT PlanetSide (PC): Again confirmed for PlanetSide Next

LEFT 4 DEAD 2 (X360): The mutation "special" Left 4 Dead 2

Mass Effect 2 (PS3): Improvements in Mass Effect 2 on PS3

MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3: FATE OF TWO WORLDS (PS3): Marvel Vs Capcom 3 is a animation

Drakensang 2: THE RIVER OF TIME (PC): The saga of Drakensang in a luxury box

Enslaved: ODYSSEY TO THE WEST (PS3): Namco Bandai raises three titles

THE Gunsmith (IPhO): Fractiv presents a new project

WORLD OF WARCRAFT: Cataclysm (PC) Blizzard: Titan is the new MMOG

BLOODLINE CHAMPIONS (PC): Champions Bloodline is in open beta

DEAD SPACE 2 (PS3): Best wishes for Dead Space 2 in video

A video of gameplay for Knights Contract

PC requirements revealed Dragon Age II