Here is a First look at the Cinematic trailer for Starcraft 2 coming straight out of BlizzCon 09. The title is “Old Rivals”
First Look: DreamKiller, with Teaser Trailer
A Psychologist with the extraordinary ability to enter the tortured souls of her patients. Xbox 360 and PC owners will take control of Alice Drake as she combats the unknown forces that haunts their dreams. As she fights deeper in their minds, she will discover a more evil menace lurking within. Dreamkiller will feature 12 levels full of disturbing creatures that will mimic their surroundings. The patients most horrifying fears will come to life, trying to stop you from bringing the light into their souls and peace to their bodies.
Aspyr Media and Mindware Studios are bringing the game this fall Xbox 360 and PC owners alike. This First Person Shooter promises to be a fast pace bloodbath and coming from the developers of Painkillers, this doesn’t sound to far off. Stay tuned to more info as it comes in.
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Wolfenstein : Almost here!
Id Software’s newest chapter in the legendary “Wolfenstein” series will deliver players deep behind the enemy lines of a war-torn Germany, where Nazi experiments with technology and the supernatural threaten to turn the tide of World War II. Utilizing a revolutionary new graphics technology targeted specifically at next-generation console and PC hardware, this new Wolfenstein experience will draw players into a world of unmatched exploration, action and espionage.
Activision has released Wolfenstein’s launch trailer as the game will hit the shelves on August 18 in North America. In Europe, it’s a bit more complicated as it seems only the PC version will be released next week whereas console players will have to wait until August 28.
Review: Trials HD
Addictive yet difficult! A good way to describe the experience you’ll have while climbing over ramps, exploding barrels and other obstacles. Essentially a time attack game, Trials HD, makes it seem as if you want to throw the controller across the room from time to time. Yet, you won’t want to put that controller down for a minute.
This summer Xbox Live arcade game offers 35 single player stages along with 12 Skill Games (mini games). The single player stages start off relatively light-weight, having you enjoy the experience while you learn how to maneuver the bike. Later stages prove difficult to outright insanity, putting you in stages that require perfect timing to make it over single leaps and bounds. The mini games are for quick amusement that would really make you want to go back and beat friends’ scores and leader boards. Additionally both modes offer bronze, silver and gold medals for acquiring better times with the least amount of falls.
Over the top rag doll physics, while highly entertaining at times, can take a bit of getting used too. While you do unlock bikes that offer faster speeds and better acceleration, they also prove harder to control. This tends to happen more when stages become less forgiving and sections will take 100’s of times to complete.
Interestingly, there is a robust level editor chock-full of items to play with that make very unique stages. You can even share them with friends or download their stages. However, this is as far as you can take it, levels don’t seem to be shared farther then your friends. If none of your friends are playing, then their won’t be much to share.
Bottom Line: Visually great in HD and fun rag doll physics to boot, this game can make you forget how many hours you had been playing. Although we would have liked to see a real multiplayer mode and been able to share content with the masses; there are little additions like, the replay mode and garage to edit your bike which are also great to keep things going. Trials HD, is a great way to pass the time and have some laughs. We’re willing to give it retries just to beat your friend’s score. 8.5
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Lost Planet 2 coming to Xbox LIVE next week
Starting on August 19, Xbox 360 action fans will be able to download the co-op demo for Lost Planet 2. Live Gold members will have first crack at the demo on August 19, while Silver level members will be able to take part on August 26.
Xbox Live gold users around the world will be able to experience the desperate battle against the enormous G-Type Salamander Akrid boss in online, co-operative shoot outs. Utilizing a host of weapons scattered through out the arena, squads of up to four players will face off against the huge monster in an attempt to bring it down. Players can assault the Salamander in a number of ways, from shearing off its legs to actually being swallowed and fighting their way out from the inside! Superior firepower comes in many flavors, including numerous beam and projectile weapons and several Vital Suit robotic combat units that up to three players can ride at once. There are new support weapons which allow teammates to boost attack and defense abilities, while players can share life-giving thermal energy amongst injured members of their squad. Additionally, the new Dash feature allows players to sprint for short distances, bringing greater speed to combat.
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ARMY OF TWO: THE 40TH DAY release date announce and pre-order bonus
EA Montreal, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced ARMY OF TWO™: THE 40th DAY will ship on January 12, 2010 in North America and January 8, 2010 in Europe. The sequel to the 2008 multi-platinum co-op shooter sees the return of the ultimate two-man private military team, Salem and Rios. Trapped in the middle of Shanghai as it falls under attack, the two must work as a team to survive relentless enemy assaults and escape the city collapsing around them. Gamers who pre-order* ARMY OF TWO: THE 40th DAY now will have exclusive access to the game’s all-new explosive multi-player mode, ‘Extraction,’ at launch. This mode will be unlocked for all other players one month after the game ships.
Features a more robust and redesigned multiplayer experience with four unique multiplayer modes including ‘Extraction’. ‘Extraction’ pits a team of four players against a series of unique enemy waves as they move from point to point in the ruined city. Players must strategize as a unified team to combat the different forces of the 40th Day Initiative while trying to get out alive.
In ARMY OF TWO: THE 40th DAY, private military contractors, Salem and Rios must fight their way through Shanghai to survive a carefully orchestrated series of catastrophes that are dragging the massive city to the brink of ruin. Jonah, the mastermind behind the 40th Day Initiative, has amassed an army of skilled soldiers to level the city in his attempt to rebuild an empire according to his vision and ideals. Now, the Army of Two must fight their way through ravaged city districts as they try to beat the odds.
ARMY OF TWO: THE 40th DAY will be available for the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and the PSP® (PlayStation® Portable),
Red Faction Guerrilla DLC pack 1 available today
The first downloadable content pack for Red Faction Guerrilla is available to download on Xbox Live and Playstation Network today.
This singleplayer prequel puts players into the role of a young Samanya as she begins to drift away from her people, the Marauders and joins the Red Faction for the very first time.
Featuring a whole new area of Mars (Mariner Valley)three new missions, five new demolition masters, two transporter missions, a heavy metal, assault and house arrest mission this pack will keep players busy for hours on end. This pack also includes 8 new weapons and three new vehicles, including a walker.
Demons of the Badlands is available on Xbox® LIVE for 800 Microsoft points and PlayStation® Network for $9.99.
SECTION 8™ REVEALS NEW X SERVER FOR THE XBOX 360
Section 8™ publisher SouthPeak Games, along with developer TimeGate Studios, is set to break new ground on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment platform from Microsoft by supporting X Server functionality, an option where players can run their own dedicated servers using a Windows®-based PC. An X Server can handle up to 32 players at once, resulting in one of the largest multiplayer games currently available on the Xbox 360. The X server software will be distributed free of charge* upon Section 8’s launch. Meanwhile, PC gamers can also run dedicated servers for the PC version of the game allowing up to 40 simultaneous players. More information and availability of the X Server and PC Server software will be available at launch on www.joinsection8.com.
This added functionality is by no means necessary to enjoy the game since Section 8 also features a single player campaign mode and offline ‘instant action’ where artificially intelligent ‘bots’ take the place of human opponents. To make sure Section 8 enters battle with all guns blazing; SouthPeak Games will host official ranked PC and X servers in locations around the world. When dedicated servers are not used, Section 8 supports up to 32 players on PC and 16 on Xbox 360.
“FPS fans looking for the perfect multiplayer game expect fast, reliable servers when they’re playing online. We go one step further by offering an increased player count and boosting the game play experience to a new level,” said Richard Iggo, VP of Marketing at SouthPeak. “We’re confident that Section 8’s incredible team-based combat and our adoption of cutting-edge server technology provide an experience unlike anything else out there.”
Section 8 is available on PC and Xbox 360 on September 1 in North America.
Xbox Live Avatar Marketplace clothing tour
The many gamers out there wanting to get their hands on the new dashboard update, will get the chance to experience it today. Everyone (who wants to) will now be able to deck out their avatar with some fresh new clothes from companies like Adidas to games like Gears of War. Heres a quick tour of some of the new clothes.
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Lvlone.com Review: NCAA Football 2010: Stealing the Show From Madden?
For well over a decade, the Madden Franchise has been one of the most successful franchises in all of games, not just sports games, but games in general. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see that this country runs on football. Ironic, since baseball is considered America’s Pastime, but if there’s any doubt of the following football has in this country, look at the fact that college football is one of the most watched sports right below the NFL. Just think of the concept here, if you were to go out to a bar to watch Texas vs. Oklahoma in the Red River Shootout, you’re going to be watching players play who are all younger than you are. So it’s no surprise that EA Sports is also responsible for another very successful franchise, NCAA Football.
Every sports gamer knows the summer schedule; July provides NCAA Football and August provides Madden. Every sports gamer also knows of the trade in offer that some stores offer: Trade in NCAA Football when purchasing Madden for an even exchange, or something similar to it. They automatically assume that within the month, you will be willing to give up NCAA for the NFL. This year, the offer is available again, but I am sure there will be significantly less people using it.
NCAA Football 10 is hands down the best of the franchise. There was a lot of hype building up for this year’s release, stemming back to when they unveiled the create-a-school website. Thousands of players went to the site to create their own schools, or just make one up, and those same thousands of players purchased the game so they could download and play their teams. In my opinion, that was a brilliant move by EA Sports; to give the curious gamer a sneak peak into the world of the franchise without them even playing a game. So it would have been very easy for the franchise to have a mediocre year and still have high sales based on that, but this year, they delivered.
This year, NCAA Football 10 revamped on their already successful Road to Glory mode by adding ESPN super-hottie, Erin Andrews. Once again, in the RTG mode, you play as a high school senior in the state playoffs and depending on how well you play in the tournament, will depend on what your attributes are, as well as which school will offer you a scholarship. Erin Andrews chooses you to be her focus on her report which will catalog your college career. Once on a team, if you’re not the starter at your position, you can earn your spots on the depth chart by performing well in practice during the week, and don’t forget to keep your GPA up…
The Franchise mode also received a facelift. With the use of the Create-a-School website, you can insert your team into any conference and make a run for a national title. The new recruiting feature is more in depth than previous years and now offers a feature allowing you to recruit against a competing school. Also, new to the game this year is the option to purchase add-ons directly in the game. For example, for around $2 you can buy a recruiting adviser, who gives you tips on new prospects, and unlocking recruiting options for players. In a few years, your bottom-feeder school could be top of the polls.
One of, arguably, the best new features in this year’s release is the new Season Showdown. In the Season Showdown, you pick a school, ONCE!, to represent whenever you play, no matter who you play with. I chose to represent the Texas Longhorns, so every time I play, even when I play with my created school in dynasty mode, I accumulate points for the Longhorns. The points are all added up and made into a leader board so the gaming world can see where their school stands in the country (Texas was #3). Points are awarded for Skills, Strategy, Sportsmanship, Trivia, and more. Hook ’em Horns!
Visually, the game added a few new features like the band introductions in the beginning of games. They also updated the stadiums and made the crowd a bit more realistic and lighting changes from the sun based on the time of the game. The gameplay received minimal changes because, it really didn’t need much more. They added better gang tackles and a few new jukes and moves as well as the “gameplan” feature, which allows you to control how aggressive or conservative your team plays.
All in all, this year’s NCAA Football is a strong contender to be considered on of the best games of the summer, and with the Madden release date approaching, don’t expect that to change.
Overall Rating: 9.5
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