Activision announced in a press release that DJ Hero 2 will be coming out this fall. This time around they’ve added a bunch of new artists to mix and match like Dr. Dre, The Chemical Brothers, Kanye West, Metallica, Lady Gaga, Rihanna and over 85 others. DJ Hero 2 will have all-new social multiplayer game modes and innovative freestyle gameplay including DJ Battles that pit DJ against DJ in mixes produced specifically for battle gameplay. Also vocalists will be able to step into the spotlight with integrated on-screen singing and rapping of lyrics and rhymes while bringing the party to life with jump-in/jump-out Party Play. All the new additions will give virtual DJ’s the ability to crossfade, scratch and sample in over 70 speaker-blowing mashups from the hottest DJ’s and Producers around the world, including Deadmau5 – part of dance music’s elite – who will be starring as an in-game playable character.
Activision has decided to give us a taste of what’s in store for us, and will be releasing a demo out today June 8th to the 14th for both Xbox 360 and Playstation 3, be sure to download and start scratching.
Get ready for some sweet gaming, prizes and a whole lot of fun. Today we’re finally launching our LVLONE Justin.tv channel to the masses. Around 8:30 pm EST. tonight and every Tuesday or Wednesday we will be broadcasting live! Each week will bring you a new LVLONE Staff Member to get to know you guys and if your lucky even show live gameplay to games yet to be released. Anyone can also join in and play with us (subject to multiplayer game and console) for bragging rights or really cool prizes. Today we will hold a video game giveaway exclusive to Justin.tv.
If your scratching your head trying to figure out what Justin.tv actually is well it’s the easiest way to create live video and show anyone in the world what’s happening right now. The LVLONE Justin.tv channel will serve as our community night where readers, fans and anyone else with a pulse can join in and watch some of the latest and greatest games to ever grace gaming. Engage with us like you never have before and get to know our team. Follow us at http://www.justin.tv/lvlone and if you don’t have an account its real simple, just register on the top page “create account here. See you guys then.
ASTRO Gaming, creators of premium video gaming equipment for professional gamers, and Konami Digital Entertainment have announced a special, silver-colored Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker edition of the company’s recently released ASTRO A30 Cross-Gaming Headset. While supplies last, be one of the first to purchase the ASTRO A30 Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker edition and receive a full version of the Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker software for the Sony PSP for an additional $20. The limited edition Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker version of the ASTRO A30 will also feature exclusive Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker speaker tags, which were developed with direct input from Kojima Productions to ensure an authentic and iconic representation of the game. Gamers everywhere will be able to order the special ASTRO A30 Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker Edition beginning June 7th at www.astrogaming.com.
As we know, Marvel vs. Capcom 3 is on the way next year. Everyone is debating on who is going to make the cut. Here we have 20 suggestions that can hopefully make the roster. This list is composed of 10 Marvel characters and 10 Capcom characters and all have a reason to make it in this soon to be spectacular fighting game. The list will release with four fighters at a time with more coming soon. Dont forget to check out Part 1!
16.Yun/Yang
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      There are a few ways that they can go with this. You can have the twins fight with the same move set making them share one character slot. Another option is that you can split them up and create two distinct move sets for the twins with a few moves being the same. Finally you can fight with one twin while the other can assist with special moves. Anyway you look at it, they will be a welcomed set of fighters coming from the Street Fighter 3 series.
15.Daken
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   There is a benefit to being the son of Marvel’s most popular mutant, Wolverine.  Daken is pretty much a younger version of Wolverine without adamantium. He has exceptional fighting abilities due to his training and 3 claws like his father but 2 come out from his knuckles and one from under his wrist. The popularity of the son of Weapon X is on the rise and can possibly be placed in the game. This option is way better than putting in two Wolverines like in Marvel vs. Capcom 2.
14.Ryu (Breath of Fire)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        As a member of the ancient Brood race (Dragon Clan), he is a human with the ability to transform into powerful dragons. There has always been a RYU in every Breath of Fire game but the version from part III is the best one in the series. As we’re going almost a full decade without a Breath of Fire sequel, it’s only appropriate to have the main character RYU into this game. Not only will RYU be in his first vs seriess but would also reintroduce the character to the masses.
13.Blade
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     The most popular dhampir is an exceptional martial artist, swordsman, and marksman with superhuman strength and a rapid healing ability to go with it. Blade would be a good pick not only because of his overall skills but he also has made it into some of the most recent Marvel video games. So whether it be daggers, knifes, katanas, grenades, grappling hooks or guns, this daywalker is not one to mess around with.
Mario has had a big presence on the Wii more so than possibly any other Nintendo console, with Super Mario Galaxy and New Super Mario Bros. Wii Nintendo has shown that they want the plumber to make his presence known not only to Nintendo fans but to the video game industry.
The original Super Mario Galaxy was a great title that is still considered one of the best games for the Wii, combing classic Mario platforming with gravity phyisics the game made a winning combination. However now Nintendo looks to surpass the original in every way, although many gamers were skeptical that the sequel would not be a significant improvement over the orignal however Nintendo has proven them wrong.
Super Mario Galaxy 2 is built off the original’s game engine so everything that made the first game great is still here, however the developers have learned from the few mistakes they made the first time and tweaked them all to near perfection and it’s becuase of this fact the game reaches a level in quality few other games reach on any console.
One of the first things gamers will notice is how streamlined the game is, at the very beginning of Galaxy 2 you’re given control of Mario in a 2D format similar to New Super Mario Bros. Wii, here the game teaches the controls of the game and begins the events of the story. Also the Hub world is now gone, replacing it is the world map style similar to that of Super Mario Bros. 3. These changes might initally seem like the game is being aimed at casual gamers rather than hardcore gamers but the changes are for the better, anything streamlined doesn’t really feel as if the game is only focusing on casual players but instead just helping them to get into the motions of the game.
The basic gameplay is still the same from the original Galaxy, Mario has his usual platform jumping skills and he must get through a variety of levels that and collect stars along the way. Most of the levels have the gravity engine as the focus, players will be jumping from planets and platforms all with their own gravitational pull for those that didn’t play the first Galaxy, this was a big feat in platform gaming and it could take some getting used to.
The graphics in Galaxy 2 are similar to part 1 which is no surprise, the game isn’t HD by any means but it’s still great to look at and probably the best graphics that the Wii has ever delivered. Nintendo obviously added as much polish as it could so that the game would run smoothly as possible while still keeping it’s graphics pleasant to look at.
Sound is also done with care in Galaxy 2, almost all of the musical scores fit in well with the levels and mood of the game. The music really gives an energy to Mario’s adventure maybe even more so than in previous titles. Sound effects are also nice, non of the characters have any actual lines of spoken dialog but that’s expected from a Mario game, however the sounds of all that’s happening around you is enough to give your ears a treat to listen to.
Perhaps what makes Super Mario Galaxy 2 so good is because it appeals to casual gamers and hardcore gamers. Casual gamers will like how easy it is to get into and since the game only requires about half the stars in the game to actually beat it the game becomes very accessible to anyone. However hardcore gamers will enjoy the game too because of the challenges, some levels are almost brutally difficult to complete and will be a real opportunity for gamers to measure up their true skills.
Overall Super Mario Galaxy 2 is one of the best games for the Wii and probably one of the best platforms in this generation of consoles. Everything about the game is polished, presentation, graphics and sound are all well done. However most important the basic gameplay is a solid foundation that the developers have used to make some of the most creative levels and challenges in any video game. If you have a Wii Super Mario Galaxy 2 is highly recommended.
As we know, Marvel vs. Capcom 3 is on the way next year. Everyone is debating on who is going to make the cut. Here we have 20 suggestions that can hopefully make the roster. This list is composed of 10 Marvel characters and 10 Capcom characters and all have a reason to make it in this next soon to be spectacular fighting game. The list will release with four fighters at a time with more coming soon. Dont forget to check out Part 1!
16.Yun/Yang
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    There are a few ways that they can go with this. You can have the twins fight with the same move set making them share one character slot. Another option is that you can split them up and create two distinct move sets for the twins with a few moves being the same. Finally you can fight with one twin while the other can assist with special moves. Anyway you look at it, they will be a welcomed set of fighters.
15.Daken
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  There is a benefit to being the son of Marvel’s most popular mutant, Wolverine.  Daken is pretty much a younger version of Wolverine without adamantium. He has exceptional fighting abilities due to his training and 3 claws like his father but 2 come out from his knuckles and one from under his wrist. The popularity of the son of Weapon X is on the rise and can possibly be placed in the game. This option is way better than putting in two Wolverines like in Marvel vs. Capcom 2.
14.Ryu (Breath of Fire)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        As a member of the ancient Brood race (Dragon Clan), he is a human with the ability to transform into powerful dragons. There has always been a RYU in every Breath of Fire game but the version from part III is the best one in the series. As we’re going almost a full decade without a Breath of Fire sequel, it’s only appropriate to have the main character RYU into this game. Not only will RYU be in his first vs seriess but would also reintroduce the character to the masses.
13.Blade
The most popular dhampir is an exceptional martial artist, swordsman, and marksman with superhuman strength and a rapid healing ability to go with it. Blade would be a good pick not only because of his overall skills but he also has made it into some of the most recent Marvel video games. So whether it be daggers, knifes, katanas, grenades, grappling hooks or guns, this daywalker is not one to mess around with.
This week’s giveaway is a little different as we are revolving it around the launch of our Justin.tv channel making its debut tomorrow. Instead of doing our Monday question, we will instead be telling those who haven’t signed up for Justin.tv and follow us to do so. We will be giving the question out during the live broadcast and will provide the link to respond tomorrow.
The prize will be good, trust us you won’t want to miss it as we’ll be talking about it on the live broadcast as well
The 8th annual EVE Online Alliance Tournament, the pinnacle of e-competitions, begins this weekend. For those unfamiliar, it’s basically EVE’s version of the World Cup, March Madness, World Series, Olympics, & hell, you get the idea. 64 Alliances are each allowed to field a team, made up of their own pilots, using their own in-game assets which they stand to lose.
For the next few weekends they battle it out with the top EVE pilots, setting the stage for the finals. The winning team goes away with bragging rights, a wad of game currency and some beautiful, unique ships. And, the best part is all of this is televised, LIVE in HD. From here: http://www.eveonline.com/events/alliances/tournament/t8/viewersd.asp
[The game is rated M from the ESRB so keep in mind before watching the trailer]
Episode 3 of 5 is out today for the “Crackdown 2: The Pacific Archives” animated mini-series, written by Ruffian Games senior designer, Ed Campbell, and animated by seasoned comic artist and illustrator, Alex Ronald. The third episode is titled “The Virus: What We Know” and is broadcast in terms of of a public service announcement.
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Be sure to catch the rest of the episodes due to release on June 11, and June 21.
On July 6, 2005, music and video games came together at the Hollywood Bowl in L.A. Music from different video games spanning from Mario to Halo was beautifully played. Video Games Live has been touring the entire world and posting dates to all of their concerts.
A 90-minute Video Games Live special, consisting of never before televised live musical performances from the Mario, Zelda, Sonic, Halo, Warcraft, Final Fantasy, Castlevania, God of War, Civilization, Chrono Cross, StarCraft and Guitar Hero franchises, including a musical journey through Classic Gaming, will make its national premiere on July 31 and air throughout August 2010 on PBS stations (check local listings). The CD and DVD/Blu-Ray release will coincide with the nationally televised special and will be available in North America exclusively through PBS until November 1, 2010. — Video Games Live
Mark your calenders and keep checking out PBS.org for the CD/DVD, this is definitely something you don’t wanna miss.
