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noreply@blogger.com (Aaron) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:50:00 +0000

BACK IN BLACK

noreply@blogger.com (Aaron) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 02:42:00 +0000

TES5

noreply@blogger.com (Aaron) — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 12:56:00 +0000

Stimulus Package DLC Video

noreply@blogger.com (Aaron) — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:10:00 +0000

Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package Details

noreply@blogger.com (Aaron) — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:29:00 +0000

Last week, Infinity Ward and Activision announced that a new map pack called the "Stimulus Package" for Modern Warfare 2 would be released on March 30.

The Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package will be exclusive to Xbox Live on release and will cost 1200 Microsoft Points ($15). The length of exclusivity was not mentioned. Five maps are going to be included: three brand new and two from Modern Warfare that have been "slightly reworked" according to Infinity Ward.

The new maps are called Bailout, Storm, and Salvage. Bailout takes place in a modern-day, burned-out apartment complex. Storm is a weathered industrial park littered with heavy machinery. Salvage is a snowy junkyard fortified by stacked debris and crushed cars.

The two maps that make a return from Modern Warfare are Crash and Overgrown. Infinity Ward didn't make any major geography changes to the maps.

Here is a video with some really bad watermarks, better watch while you can.

Starcraft 2 BETA Leaks

noreply@blogger.com (Aaron) — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:56:00 +0000

Starcraft 2 BETA TEST

noreply@blogger.com (Aaron) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:28:00 +0000

downloading, stand by.

Modern Warfare 2 first DLC pack coming this Spring!

noreply@blogger.com (Aaron) — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:57:00 +0000

Infinity Ward's Modern Warfare 2 will be officially receiving its first infusion of post-launch DLC content this Spring. As Microsoft is keen to point out in its press release announcing the release window, the content will only be available (at least initially) on the Xbox 360. Unfortunately, no other information is given on the first DLC pack (though the energy drink case you see above seems to indicate that it'll be maps), but the announcement does note that this is but the first in a series of "content packs" that will be exclusive to Microsoft's console.

Battlefield Bad Company 2 BETA

noreply@blogger.com (Aaron) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:22:00 +0000

This games has given me a break from all the rampant hacking and akimbo shotgunning that is Modern Warfare 2. That being said, I should point out that Battlefield is not like MW2 and should not be compared.

The classic Battlefield 1942 beta test, that I also took place in was a lot more fun than this. Currently the beta map is a oil refinery, with objectives inside a small base that are to be destroyed or defended. Attacking teams para-shoot on a hilltop with two tanks and some ATVs to aid the assault. They really immerse you into the map, it's also very hard to see with all the wind blowing snow around. This and the more realistic weapons physics add to the more challenging and realistic environment you are in. This environment can also be completely destroyed by heavy weapon emplacements, tanks, rpgs, or even a shit ton of small weapons fire.

Great detail and function were put into the vehicles, but lack in areas like small weapons. There is an achievement system similar to most modern online games, unlocking new weapons and perks along the way up the ranks. You will find this title has all of the bells and whistles of a modern online war game.

Bad company 2, has a lot of potential. I feel like it will be a lot more successful than similar games like Quake Wars: Enemy Territory. A very cool battlefield style game that really never took off. With EA and an existing franchise name backing it, i'm sure it will.

Sorry about the screens, they were taken with my G1. EA has screen captures on lock.

Aliens vs. Predator XBOX 360 PS3, AND PC.

noreply@blogger.com (Aaron) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:14:00 +0000

One of science fiction's most popular characters are coming back on February 16th, to Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. Single-player campaign and seven multiplayer modes.

A multilayer demo will be released tomorrow, February 5th
Sega confirmed that the demo will give gamers access to all three species -- Colonial Marines, Predators, and Aliens -- and allow them to battle it out in deathmatch mode on Refinery, one of the game's multiplayer maps.

"With the demo, gamers can get to know each of the three iconic species so they can hone their skills and be ready for when the game launches and battle commences," said Jason Kingsley, CEO of Rebellion, the game's developer.

This new installment delivers three outstanding single player campaigns and provides untold hours of unique 3-way multiplayer gaming.

Experience distinctly new and thrilling first person gameplay as you survive, hunt and prey in the deadly jungles and swamps surrounding the damned colony of Freya's Prospect.

Developed at Rebellion by the team responsible for the original 1999 PC classic, the all-new Aliens vs. Predator allows players to take the role of three infamous species: Colonial Marines, Predators and Aliens. Each race will also have its own distinct action-packed single-player campaign mode, with a storyline that cleverly interweaves with the other two species' paths.

Wii gets Netflix

noreply@blogger.com (Aaron) — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:16:00 +0000

The Nintendo Wii is getting Netflix's streaming service, which is already available on competing game consoles.
Streaming from the online move-rental service will go live on Nintendo's console this spring, according to a joint announcement. As with the competing consoles, the service will be available at no additional cost for Netflix subscribers with unlimited plans, which start at $8.99 per month.
Like with the Sony PlayStation 3, which added Netflix streaming last fall, Nintendo Wii owners will need a free, instant-streaming disc from Netflix to access content. Using the disc may be annoying to some people since they must pop it into their Wii drive to access Netflix's stream.
Microsoft's Xbox 360, the first console to get Netflix, requires no extra disc. However, Microsoft does require an Xbox Live gold membership, which costs $50 a year, to access the Netflix service.

G1 Gets Eclair Update in 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Aaron) — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 01:15:00 +0000

It has been confirmed that T-Mobile is releasing an Eclair update for the T-Mobile G1. The update will be at least Android 2.0 but more likely Android 2.0.1 as both versions have already been prepared as OTA updates. Both the Android 2.0 and the Android 2.0.1 are in

OTA update for Eclair 2.0 or 2.01. Earlier this year, the community stated that the first gen phone would not be getting anything past Donut 1.6 because the G1 could not handle 2.0. The problem with the phone is that the system partition is only about 70MB, which is 99% used up with 1.5 and 1.6. The modding community has some experimental releases out now for the G1 and other early devices, but will soon have native G1 Eclair source code.

Modern Warfare 2 Prestige Unlocks

noreply@blogger.com (Aaron) — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:02:00 +0000

I know a lot of you legit gamers out there might be near or at level 70 with out using exploits or hacks. You are the ones the prestige system was created for. To help make up your mind, I took the liberty of digging up information about how it works and what you get.

When you prestige you get the following:

-Extra Class Slot

-Ability to receive new emblems/new titles

-Each challenge section has new challenges

-Brand new challenge section

If you enable prestige mode, you will lose all of your weapons and perks and essentially work your way back up through the levels. The advantage to prestige mode is it demonstrates to other players how far you have come as you earn prestige icons/emblems.

If you are sure you want to enter prestige mode, select yes to both prompts that appear (the second one reminds you there is no turning back).

After accepting, you are now in prestige mode and can work your way back up to level 70.

Once the player enters Prestige Mode for the first time in Modern Warfare 2, they will be rewarded with a sixth custom class slot. The same occurs at every odd prestige level, so a total of five additional custom class slots can be unlocked by Prestige Level 9. In addition, the in-game Intel hint system states that any earned titles and emblems obtained before entering Prestige Mode are not lost.

If a player enters Prestige Mode in Modern Warfare 2, all unlocked weapons, killstreaks, perks and challenges will be reset. The challenges unlocked through Prestige for each gun, however, persist to the next Prestige level (the kills and headshots for each gun's Mastery and Veteran challenges do not reset). This exception also applies to the challenges in the Prestige category that deal with killstreaks (getting a certain number of kills with a specific killstreak reward). Titles, emblems, and accolades are also unaffected.
Unlocks

* Prestige 1: Extra Custom Class Slot (6 Total), New Emblem, New Title, "Prestige" Tier of Challenges, including Veteran and Mastery challenges for each weapon

* Prestige 2: New Emblem, New Title

* Prestige 3: Extra Custom Class Slot (7 Total), New Emblem, New Title

* Prestige 4: New Emblem, New Title

* Prestige 5: Extra Custom Class Slot (8 Total), New Emblem, New Title

* Prestige 6: New Emblem, New Title

* Prestige 7: Extra Custom Class Slot (9 Total), New Emblem, New Title

* Prestige 8: New Emblem, New Title

* Prestige 9: Extra Custom Class Slot (10 Total), New Emblem, New Title

* Prestige 10: New Emblem, New Title

1887 not so l33t after all.

noreply@blogger.com (Aaron) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:22:00 +0000

This just posted on Infinity Ward's forums

Modern Warfare 2 Update in Test now!

Includes: 1887s Balanced. Public "private" Match fix. Infinite Ammo fix. Prestige Hack on PS3 fix. Texture Hack on PC fix (eliminates any edits to IWD files also).

Full patch notes for all previous and current patches will be added shortly. Stay Tuned for link.

I've never been one for a nerf patch, but in this case it's needed. The over all mentality online is if you put up with 67 levels of getting gayed on, you have the right to be king lamer. I have a better idea, get rid of this unbalanced unrealistic garbage. Things are bad enough with the rampant hacking and various other exploitz. For all of you boneheads out there that claim to not have seen any hacks and have the explanation that people with multiple levels of prestige are just good. You are fuckin' dumb! Go get a clue, retard.

Other than this initial blow back from negligence, the game has had a groundbreaking release and has provided myself and millions of others with a wicked good time.

Modern Warfare 2

noreply@blogger.com (Aaron) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:15:00 +0000

Let's get started talking about Modern Warfare 2

I waited in line at the midnight release and it was well worth the wait. This game is fantastic and will do well with the existing fan base and new players.

I love what few multi player features I've found so far and the SP is pretty fucking epic. The same people that hate on this are trying to boycott L4D2. People are really dumb and critical with no real experience or knowledge to critic with. A lot of the cry babies are just that, children that were not around in the days of low polygon count characters and lack of shading and lighting effects of today's game. You should be grateful to see game development come this far. From no plot to cinematographic direction and star voice acting talent. This game might only have a 5 hour single player campaign but don't think that ever second isn't going to immerse you far greater than a Hollywood action film could. Let us not forget about all the new multi player perks and achievements there are and how it's now on the Steam platform out of the box. Also a new Spec Ops mode for co-op play.

The honest truth is, this game has not been out long enough to publish a fair review or give rating to.

Valve is pissing me off

noreply@blogger.com (Aaron) — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:44:00 +0000

The latest Left 4 Dead patch is simply disappointing. The map Crash Course has potential but Isn't finished, the one level is not challenging and is very short.
Also I have noticed a lot of client stability issues since installing. Crashing to the desktop has been common, I have experienced very high ping and lag. For the first time since the late 90's I was blue-screened. This game was released unfinished and buggy. Why would they release this half ass update and then start pushing pre-orders for L4D2 the day after on Steam. They are making a sequel to an unfinished game. L4D was never fully explored, I have a hard time believing that L4D2 will be that much better.

Valve will need to get their shit together fast to compete with Modern Warfare 2

AoC , Rise of the Godslayer

noreply@blogger.com (Aaron) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:57:00 +0000

I got some info about the new AoC expansion, Rise of the Godslayer.

GENERAL INFO
-No level cap increase
-No new classes
-New abilities, spells and combos
-Alternate Advancement Point system for new feat trees

NEW CONTINENT
-A new continent named Khitai based on Chinese and Korean culture
-A new race of Chinese and Korean culture named Khitan
-Khitai will have a larger area to explore
-Playfields will be linked in the region thus eliminating the need for travel NPCs and gated doors.
-Khitai is split into five large gameplay regions and players will be able to travel there from one or more of the major hubs in the game.

KHITAI REGIONS
-Gateway to Khitai
-The Northern Grasslands
-Chosain Province
-Kara Korum
-Paikang

KHITAN CLASSES
-Unknown at this time

NEW MOUNTS
-Tiger mount
-Wolf mount
-New mounts cannot be bought from a vendor
-New mounts can be tamed as a cub and trained to fight
-Player must craft a saddle before being able to ride new mount

NEW FACTIONS
-Ranks and titles which are faction based in Khitai
-Ranks unlock special rewards, titles and additional tiers of quests.
-Players will have to choose which faction they ally themselves to!
-Separate quest lines for each faction
-Betrayal quests
-Four separate tiers of armor for each different faction

NEW DUNGEONS
-Pillars of Heaven

ZeniMax Media Acquires id Software

noreply@blogger.com (Aaron) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:36:00 +0000

ZeniMax Media Acquires id Software
Brings together two of world’s best game studios
Library of powerhouse franchises will include DOOM, Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, QUAKE, Wolfenstein and RAGE
June 24, 2009 (Rockville, MD) – ZeniMax Media Inc., parent company of noted game publisher Bethesda Softworks, today announced it has completed the acquisition of legendary game studio, id Software, creators of world-renowned games such as DOOM, QUAKE, Wolfenstein, and its upcoming title, RAGE. The acquisition by ZeniMax Media joins together two of the finest, most respected videogame developers in the world, combining the first person shooter (FPS) expertise of id Software with acclaimed role playing game (RPG) developer Bethesda Game Studios – creators of the 2008 Game of the Year, Fallout 3, and the 2006 Game of the Year, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. Bethesda Softworks will publish the titles of id Software other than upcoming releases previously committed to other publishers.

Founded in 1991, id Software established itself as an industry leader with some of the best-selling and most critically acclaimed video games of all time. id Software created the original first-person shooter, Wolfenstein 3D, and subsequently set new standards in the genre with the blockbuster releases of its DOOM and QUAKE titles. In addition, id Software developed cutting edge, proprietary technology with the id Tech engine which powers many notable FPS titles, and continues to make great advances in game technology under the direction of John Carmack, one of the country’s technology leaders and a member of the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) Hall of Fame.

Todd Hollenshead, CEO of id Software, commented on the transaction: “This was a unique opportunity to team with a smart, sophisticated publisher like Bethesda Softworks where the interests of the studio and the publisher will be fully aligned in the development and marketing of our titles. In addition, we will now have financial and business resources to support the future growth of id Software, a huge advantage which will result in more and even better games for our fans.”

id Software will continue to operate as a studio under the direction of its founder, John Carmack. No changes will be made in the operations of id Software in the development of its games. All the principals at id Software have signed long-term employment contracts, assuring they will continue in their roles developing games at the studio.

“This puts id Software in a wonderful position going forward,” said John Carmack, who will continue to serve in his current role as Technical Director. “We will now be able to grow and extend all of our franchises under one roof, leveraging our capabilities across multiple teams while enabling forward looking research to be done in the service of all of them. We will be bigger and stronger, as we recruit the best talent to help us build the landmark games of the future. As trite as it may be for me to say that I am extremely pleased and excited about this deal, I am.”

Robert Altman, the founder, Chairman & CEO of ZeniMax Media stated, “We, along with many others, consider id Software to be among the finest game studios in the world, with extraordinary design, artistic and technical capabilities. They have demonstrated, repeatedly, that rare ability to create franchise properties that are critical and commercial successes. Our intention is to make sure id Software will continue to do what they do best – make AAA games. Our role will be to provide publisher support through Bethesda Softworks and give id Software the resources it needs to grow and expand.”

ZeniMax Media Inc, which is privately held, was founded in 1999 to create quality interactive entertainment products to meet the growing worldwide demand. The Company is headquartered in Rockville, MD and maintains offices in Hunt Valley, MD, London and Tokyo. Among its wholly owned subsidiaries are Bethesda Softworks, a premier publisher of video games, Vir2L Studios which develops games for the casual market, and ZeniMax Online Studios, a studio dedicated to massively multi-player online games (MMOG).

Bethesda Game Studios, the development group at ZeniMax Media, is one of the top video game studios in the world. Its most recent release, Fallout 3, was the 2008 winner of more than 60 Game of the Year awards, including The Associated Press, Official Xbox Magazine, Yahoo, PC Gamer, IGN, Game Critics Awards, Game Developer Choice Awards, and Gamespy. Bethesda also created the 2006 PC and Xbox 360® Game of the Year, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and the 2002 PC and Xbox® Game of the Year, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. Bethesda Game Studios has created 2 of the 10 best games of all time, Fallout 3 and Oblivion, on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation® 3 platforms, as reported by the industry scoring system found at www.metacritic.com and www.gamerankings.com.

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I Just shit my pants....

Fallout 3 Point Lookout

noreply@blogger.com (Aaron) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:28:00 +0000

I'm still playing through, It's really good. I just battled my way out of the mansion, It had a very resident evil meets interview with the vampire feel to It. The over all feel of the environment is amazing. So far I have received one perk and a new lever action 10mm rifle. I can't stay long to spoil, there are swamps to explore!

Here are a few screens, I will post others in the Media section.

New KOTOR Video

noreply@blogger.com (Aaron) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:36:00 +0000

PSP GO!

noreply@blogger.com (Aaron) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:36:00 +0000

Sony Computer Entertainment president Kaz Hirai showed off a new PSP Go at E3 got under way nearby in Los Angeles.

"We call it the worst kept secret of E3," Hirai quipped, referring to news of Go news leaks more akin to streams.

Go is half the size of the original PSP and built to download and store video, pictures and games, according to Hirai. Go devices have built-in wireless Internet and Bluetooth capabilities.

"It's built for people who live a more digital lifestyle," Hirai said. "It's designed to bring all kinds of content to the PSP."

All future PSP videogame titles will be available for digital download, skipping any need to buy software on disks, according to Sony.

A new Sense Me feature analyzes music stored in Go devices and then creates playlists to suit users' moods. Go gadgets will also be built with a video delivery service Sony launched last year.

Hot videogame franchises including "Gran Turismo," "Metal Gear Solid," and "Resident Evil" are creating new games tailored to Go devices, according to Sony.

"I think the PSP is getting really hotter," said Hideo Kojima, whose eponymous studio makes the "Metal Gear Solid" franchise whose protagonist is a fearsome soldier called "Snake."

"And Snake is coming back on the PSP."

Go devices will be priced at 249 dollars, or 249 Euros respectively, when they are released in the United States and Europe in October, according to Sony. The gadgets will be available in Japan in November, Sony says.

Team Ninja is producing the new Medtriod!

noreply@blogger.com (Aaron) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:28:00 +0000

"It will take you deeper into Samus' story, and further into the Metroid universe," said Nintendo's Reggie Fils-Aime, who prefaced the introduction by stating Nintendo's intention to develop a "mature" game that would satisfy internet-dwelling fans.

Team Ninja lacks former heavyweight designer Tomonobu Itagaki--Dead or Alive creator and designer of Ninja Gaiden--who left last year following a legal dispute with Tecmo.

Metroid: Other M is set for a 2010 release on Wii.

PUNCH OUT!

noreply@blogger.com (Aaron) — Mon, 11 May 2009 23:45:00 +0000

Only a few more days, here are some videos to hold you over.

I'm really excited about this one!

Duke Nukem Developer 3D Realms Shuts Down

noreply@blogger.com (Aaron) — Sat, 09 May 2009 00:49:00 +0000

This is shocking news, 3d Realms has posted this image with text saying "goodbye" on the offical website's main page.

Duke Nukem Forever publisher Take-Two has confirmed that it was not funding ongoing development of the 3D Realms project.

"We can confirm that our relationship with 3D Realms for Duke Nukem Forever was a publishing arrangement, which did not include ongoing funds for development of the title," said Take-Two VP of communications Alan Lewis in a prepared statement.

"In addition, Take-Two continues to retain the publishing rights to Duke Nukem Forever," he added.

Apogee Software and Deep Silver have issued a statement to Shacknews, confirming that the situation at 3D Realms has not affected the development of Frontline Games' upcoming handheld Duke Nukem Trilogy.

"Deep Silver and Apogee Software are not affected by the situation at 3D Realms," a representative for the companies told us. "Development on the Duke Nukem Trilogy is continuing as planned."

The closure came about as a result of funding issues, our source explained, with the shut down said to affect both 3D Realms and the recently resurrected Apogee. Employees of both entities have already been let go.

Phone calls and e-mails to various 3D Realms veterans have thus far gone unanswered, with 3D Realms publishing partner Take-Two and Apogee partner Deep Silver likewise unavailable for comment. One 3D Realms spokesperson declined to comment when reached.

Resident Evil 5, Street Fighter IV and Bionic Commando coming to your PC!

noreply@blogger.com (Aaron) — Tue, 05 May 2009 19:51:00 +0000

Starting in July, Street Fighter IV and Bionic Commando on PC, followed in the fall by Resident Evil 5!

Street Fighter IV will be Games for Windows LIVE, which means voice chat, online matching and Achievements.

Resident Evil 5 is gonna support NVIDIA's new 3D LCD glasses.

All games will support DX9 and DX10.

Ultra-high resolutions and wide-screen support. Laugh at console fan boys while you run these titles in 1680 x 1050 resolution while being rendered with a superior video card.