Tuesday, 26 January 2010
Battlefield Bad Company 2 Trailers
Battlefield Bad Company 2 has been scheduled for release on March 2 for the PC, Xbox360 and PS3 platforms. And as usual the first few gameplay trailers started showing up on multiple networks.
Mass Effect 2 Reviews
Mass Effect 2 has been released a few days ago and the overall reception seems to be very positive despite some minor bugs and annoyances such as the fact that you cannot control graphical details on the PC version. Find below IGN and Machinima reviews of the game.
Mass Effect 2 IGN Review
Mass Effect 2 Machinima Review
Monday, 25 January 2010
Assassin's Creed 2 PC Release Date and Requirements Revealed
The game will be released in the U.S. on March 16, 2010.
Additionally the developer revealed the recommended system requirements for their upcoming title:
Assassin's Creed II Recommended System Requirements
- Processor: Intel Core® 2 Duo E6700 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ or better
- Video Card: GeForce 8800 GT or ATI Radeon HD 4700 or better
- Sound: 5.1 sound card
- Peripherals: Keyboard, mouse, joystick optional (Xbox 360® Controller for Windows recommended)
- Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: ATI® RADEON® X1950, HD 2000/3000/4000/5000 series, NVIDIA GeForce® 7/8/9/100/200 series
Thursday, 21 January 2010
Aliens Vs Predator Developer Interview
Aliens Vs Predator is shaping up pretty nicely for its release in late February.
Knowing the developer it could be a hit or miss but judging by the trailers and previews it does look like a game that will leave a mark in the video gaming history. Check out this HD interview with the developers where they discuss the new features and improvements made upon the latest release.
Knowing the developer it could be a hit or miss but judging by the trailers and previews it does look like a game that will leave a mark in the video gaming history. Check out this HD interview with the developers where they discuss the new features and improvements made upon the latest release.
Aliens Vs Predator Requirements
Publisher SEGA and developer Rebellion have released the minimum specs for the PC version of Aliens Vs Predator. Those are as follows:
* 1 GB System RAM (XP)/ 2 GB System RAM (Vista)
* 3.2 GHz Intel Pentium 4/Athlon 64 3000+ or equivalent processor
* DirectX 9.0c compliant video card with 128 MB RAM (NVIDIA 6600 or better, ATI X1600 or better)
* Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 or equivalent processor
* 2 GB System RAM
* DirectX 9.0c compliant video card with 512 MB RAM (NVIDIA 8800 series, ATI HD2900 PRO or better)
Also it has been revealed that the game will work with DirectX11 and for that reason ATI 5000 cards are recommended in order to have the best HD experience, at least until nvidia puts their counterpart on the market.
Attention Steam users! There is a special deal whereby you can get a free copy of Universe at War if you preorder AVP.
Aliens Vs Predator Minimum Requirements
* Windows 7/ XP/Vista* 1 GB System RAM (XP)/ 2 GB System RAM (Vista)
* 3.2 GHz Intel Pentium 4/Athlon 64 3000+ or equivalent processor
* DirectX 9.0c compliant video card with 128 MB RAM (NVIDIA 6600 or better, ATI X1600 or better)
Aliens Vs Predator Recommended Requirements
* Windows 7/ XP/Vista* Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 or equivalent processor
* 2 GB System RAM
* DirectX 9.0c compliant video card with 512 MB RAM (NVIDIA 8800 series, ATI HD2900 PRO or better)
Also it has been revealed that the game will work with DirectX11 and for that reason ATI 5000 cards are recommended in order to have the best HD experience, at least until nvidia puts their counterpart on the market.
Attention Steam users! There is a special deal whereby you can get a free copy of Universe at War if you preorder AVP.
Monday, 11 January 2010
Dragon Age Origins - Multiple Reviews
Here is a Dragon Age Origins review marathon, as published by IGN, Gamespot and Zeitgeist.
They all seem to agree that Dragon Age: Origins is a vast game with a deep and entrancing story that the player can build by making decisions from the very beginning of the game. Gameplay wise, it does not reinvent the genre but it does introduce some new details and layers of complexity that definitely settle a new standard of production values never seen before in a RPG/adventure title.
Also the three reviewers convey the idea that the PC version is significantly superior to the console counterparts in its depth, its technical specs and in some of its additional features.
They all seem to agree that Dragon Age: Origins is a vast game with a deep and entrancing story that the player can build by making decisions from the very beginning of the game. Gameplay wise, it does not reinvent the genre but it does introduce some new details and layers of complexity that definitely settle a new standard of production values never seen before in a RPG/adventure title.
Also the three reviewers convey the idea that the PC version is significantly superior to the console counterparts in its depth, its technical specs and in some of its additional features.
Dragon Age Origins: IGN Video Review
Dragon Age Origins: Gamespot Video Review
Dragon Age Origins: Zeitgeist Video Review
Napoleon Total War Going Gold This Week
As announced today by the development team:
The title seems to be shaping up pretty well according to what is being said in interviews and from the developers comments on the official forums. The Steam official date is February 23rd for the USA and February 26th for European countries.
Additionally a new faction feature has been published, describing the the role of the Austrian empire in the game.
Hi guys,
I hope you all had a good Christmas and New year.
Things are going very well with Napoleon: Total War and we are working hard towards it going Gold at the end of the week.
Thanks,
Mark O'Connell
(aka SenseiTW)
Additionally a new faction feature has been published, describing the the role of the Austrian empire in the game.
Sunday, 10 January 2010
MS on Xbox360-exclusive DLC for Modern Warfare 2
We knew it since some time ago, but Microsoft just reminded us.
Modern Warfare 2 will be getting DLC soon and Xbox360 gamers will be getting it first. Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg defended it: "I think about it like a sports team, when you sign a star athlete for your team... when you sign that free agent, I think it makes your team better. At the end of the day, we want to turn as many people as possible into Xbox 360 fans."
So that is what you do when you want to get ahead of your competitors, you throw money at the game publishers and ask them to exclude your competitors from their development list. Nice to see such a sporting attitude in the gaming industry.
Not that I have anything against the Xbox360 or Microsoft, but it's their stupid "We're not better but we give you more" policy. Imagine if Volkswagen could get Ferrari banned from the Formula 1, and then they promoted their cars saying "Our cars are better because they race on F1." Just for the record I don't defend this kind of practice coming from any company or being done in any platform.
Modern Warfare 2 will be getting DLC soon and Xbox360 gamers will be getting it first. Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg defended it: "I think about it like a sports team, when you sign a star athlete for your team... when you sign that free agent, I think it makes your team better. At the end of the day, we want to turn as many people as possible into Xbox 360 fans." So that is what you do when you want to get ahead of your competitors, you throw money at the game publishers and ask them to exclude your competitors from their development list. Nice to see such a sporting attitude in the gaming industry.
Not that I have anything against the Xbox360 or Microsoft, but it's their stupid "We're not better but we give you more" policy. Imagine if Volkswagen could get Ferrari banned from the Formula 1, and then they promoted their cars saying "Our cars are better because they race on F1." Just for the record I don't defend this kind of practice coming from any company or being done in any platform.
Splinter Cell: Conviction - IGN hands-on
Splinter Cell: Conviction will be released in late February, but some people got a chance to see some footage at the CES 2010 and I must admit it's shaping up pretty nicely if we compare it to the result of the previous title: Double Agent.
This game introduces several features such as "Mark and Execute", which consists of marking one or more targets that the character will shoot at automatically, allowing the player to experiment with some advanced stealth techniques. "Last Known Position" is a feature that displays a silhouette and shows the player the approximate position of where an enemy guard thinks he is located, allowing him to perform an evasive or flanking maneuver. Conviction also makes better use of the environment and lighting to create an innovative experience.
This game introduces several features such as "Mark and Execute", which consists of marking one or more targets that the character will shoot at automatically, allowing the player to experiment with some advanced stealth techniques. "Last Known Position" is a feature that displays a silhouette and shows the player the approximate position of where an enemy guard thinks he is located, allowing him to perform an evasive or flanking maneuver. Conviction also makes better use of the environment and lighting to create an innovative experience.
Friday, 8 January 2010
Sony introduces Bravia LX900 3D TV
My Top 5 Gaming Feeds
How does your iGoogle's gaming tab look like?
Here is mine:
There are a few essential feeds that you need to have if you want to be 100% up to date when it comes to gaming news.
Here is mine:
There are a few essential feeds that you need to have if you want to be 100% up to date when it comes to gaming news.
Eurogamer
Features the latest gaming news with an european perspective and what in my opinion are the best reviews written by some of the most skilled and talented writers in the industry. Visit: http://www.eurogamer.netGamespot
One of the top 200 trafficked websites according to Alexa. What makes gamespot an important resource is not only the quality of their staff but also the level of interaction of its user base. Gamespot features multiple forums, gamer-reviews and contests. Visit: http://www.gamespot.comIGN
IGN is an entertainment network but their gaming site deserves a special mention. Their reviews are strict and their staff members know their job very well. Visit: http://www.ign.comStrategy Informer
More focused on PC games than any other platform, Strategy Informer features game reviews, but also file downloads such as patches, mods, movies and screenshots. Their interviews section is worth reading! Visit: http://www.strategyinformer.comIcrontic
This is more of a geek-oriented website but their gaming section is a great resource of unbiased reviews and highly opinionated articles. Visit: http://gaming.icrontic.com/Wednesday, 6 January 2010
Modern Warfare 2 Spec Ops walkthrough
Two great new walk-through videos from MW2 Special Ops missions:
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Author: CarthwolfDragon Age Origins - Awakening Trailer
Dragon Age: Origins is about to receive its first expansion pack in March. Title will be "Awakenings" and it will be set after the events of the parent game. Check out the trailer below.
Author: DragonAge
Author: DragonAge
The Sims 2 - House by Gemz
This is a new house by Gemz from BlackPearlSims.
Topaz is a house with an exterior design that brings the best old memories back to life. Its siding is made with horizontal boards that show warm colors. The main entrance is located on the right side of the house and you get there by following a small path defined by stones, not without taking a look to the plants and trees well settled in the garden.
The interiors are paneled in shades of white and gray, and surrounded by different types of windows that make good use of the available lighting and give the house a fresh feeling. The decoration is neat and alive with plants, flowers and candlelights. The living room is topped by a glass roof that makes it a place one wants to be at when it rains. Also on the first floor we can find a bathroom with a private balcony.
The house was originally posted by Gemz at her personal album. Congratulations Gemz! We loved your work!
Topaz is a house with an exterior design that brings the best old memories back to life. Its siding is made with horizontal boards that show warm colors. The main entrance is located on the right side of the house and you get there by following a small path defined by stones, not without taking a look to the plants and trees well settled in the garden.
The interiors are paneled in shades of white and gray, and surrounded by different types of windows that make good use of the available lighting and give the house a fresh feeling. The decoration is neat and alive with plants, flowers and candlelights. The living room is topped by a glass roof that makes it a place one wants to be at when it rains. Also on the first floor we can find a bathroom with a private balcony.
The house was originally posted by Gemz at her personal album. Congratulations Gemz! We loved your work!
DiRT2 - V7n Custom Livery by Ken
This is the 1.1 version of the custom v7n livery made by Ken (Duke @ http://www.lifesupporters.com, alter-ego @ http://www.V7n.com). I have been using it in a few races and I will post some videos and screenshots of it.
The skin was originally posted at the v7n thread Racing @ v7n. Amazing work Ken!
The skin was originally posted at the v7n thread Racing @ v7n. Amazing work Ken!
China Rally, gameplay mode
China Rally, replay mode
Malaysian Rally, screenshots
Tuesday, 5 January 2010
The Sims 2 - Apartment by Tara
This is a beautiful-looking apartment built by Tara from BlackPearlSims.com.
In her work we can see an intensive work of decoration with warm colors, a familiar design that attracts for its simplicity and coziness. The elements are well placed and they don't show off any luxury, neither they are too cluttered or heavy on the eyes.
In the livingroom two sofas opposed to each other stand out amongst pieces of art and are accompanied by a cozy fireplace and a plant that adds a natural component into the mix of senses.
The livingroom has a corridor that leads to a dining/kitchen room, and a bedroom. The strong presence of wooden elements and paintings keep the style consistent across the rooms. The kitchen is spacious and contains everything one could need.
There are two versions of the bedroom although here we will feature only one. A big bed almost against the wall is again surrounded by the finest art, and a little table with books. The room has the right lighting. The colors mix grays and light blues that provide a calm feeling.
Good work Tara!
Visit Tara's album to see more of her work.
In her work we can see an intensive work of decoration with warm colors, a familiar design that attracts for its simplicity and coziness. The elements are well placed and they don't show off any luxury, neither they are too cluttered or heavy on the eyes.
In the livingroom two sofas opposed to each other stand out amongst pieces of art and are accompanied by a cozy fireplace and a plant that adds a natural component into the mix of senses.
The livingroom has a corridor that leads to a dining/kitchen room, and a bedroom. The strong presence of wooden elements and paintings keep the style consistent across the rooms. The kitchen is spacious and contains everything one could need.
There are two versions of the bedroom although here we will feature only one. A big bed almost against the wall is again surrounded by the finest art, and a little table with books. The room has the right lighting. The colors mix grays and light blues that provide a calm feeling.
Good work Tara!
Visit Tara's album to see more of her work.
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