Chainsaw Lovin
I’m thinkin that I’m going to have to save up for this game, it’s definitely got my attention.
Mass Effect 3′s voice team
Hm. didn’t care to play the first two when they first came out, but now I’m invested in the story, and now that I’m jobless, I’m somewhat interested in playing it on release day. I miss my redhead Shepard.
oh well.
60beat GamePad controller plugs into iOS sound jack
this kind of device is what the iphone’s gaming ecosystem has needed for years. This controller combined with the video out to HDMI would likely lead to some interesting gaming.
Launch Trailer for DC Universe Online Lightning Strikes DLC Pack
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced that the second downloadable content (DLC) pack for DC Universe Online, Lightning Strikes, is now available. Featuring the scarlet speedster, The Flash, and the introduction of the game’s eighth power set, Electricity Powers, the new DLC pack is available for download on both the PC and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.
"The Flash is one of the premiere characters in the DC Universe and has long been a fan favorite," said Jens Andersen, DCUO Creative Director, Sony Online Entertainment. "We’re excited to deliver a new and exciting adventure featuring The Flash with our latest DLC, Lightning Strikes. Players can participate in new solo and group content, new bounties, as well as interact with The Flash-themed characters and content – it’s pure action-charged fun."
Lightning Strikes offers players new adventures with more intense action, over-the-top powers for epic battles and another legendary superhero for players to battle against or alongside on their journey to becoming the next legend. In addition to the new Electricity Power set, DC Universe Online players can now interact with The Flash-themed characters and content with new maps and features:
Central City – Experience solo and group adventures with the all-new map.
Flashback Duo – In the Flashback Duo, players can travel back in time to the very moment when Barry Allen became The Flash and battle foes inside the Central City Police Station.
Electricity Powers – Players can now utilize the new Electricity Power set and use new types of healing powers and damage attacks in combat, including:
Tesla Ball – Creates a floating ball of electricity that zaps nearby enemies
The Shockwave – Shoots streams of electric bolts at enemies
Ionic Drain – Drains energy from the environment to replenish a player’s health while simultaneously damaging surrounding enemies
New Gear – Players can earn all-new gear sets including the new Zoom-inspired set for villains, and the new Black Lightning-inspired set for heroes
New Characters – Encounter new iconic DC Universe characters, including Livewire, Black Lightning, The Top, The Trickster, Static and much more.DC Universe Online’s Lightning Strikes DLC pack is accessible for free for the game’s Legendary members and available for $9.99 USD for Free and Premium players from the PlayStation®Network Store, through the in-game Marketplace, and on the PC from the DCUniverseOnline.com website.
I’ve really been diggin this game since it went free to play. look me up if you want to fight together!
via Superhero Hype.
Felicia Day Is Not Good at Playing with Herself
forgetting to check whether you even downloaded the DLC first — and then not having enough Xbox points to buy it — and then having your payment option expired and needing to enter an entire new credit card
her voice sounds damn sexy here. wtf.
via Topless Robot.
Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure
the full Skylanders launch range comprises 32 three-inch plastic action figures (most sold separately), a disc-shaped “Portal of Power” peripheral, an assortment of add-on toys that work like DLC, and enough flashy packaging to give your garbage collector a bad back. Oh, and there’s a kid-friendly button-mashing videogame buried under all that, too.
dang it, this still looks good to me. $8 per fig, 32 figs…
hey, that’s only like $250 for all of the DLCish figs!
via Joystiq
“Z-Type”
A Space Shoot’em’Up where you type to shoot.
I made it to level 25, the nova blasts were a bit too much for me to handle.
via Chrome Experiments – "Z-Type" by Dominic Szablewski.
‘DC Universe Online’ Free-To-Play Starting In October
Free: New players will now have access to the current gameplay in DC Universe Online (including Gotham City, Metropolis, and all current raids and alerts), with the ability to create two characters, join a league and many other benefits. Free level players will be able to purchase downloadable game packs/updates, additional character slots, powers and more through microtransactions.
Premium: Any player who has spent at least $5 USD (including former paid subscribers and new players who have purchased $5 of in-game items) will qualify for the Premium access level. Premium level players will have more benefits available to them than the Free level player, including additional character slots, additional inventory slots, and higher cash limits. Downloadable adventure packs, additional character slots, and more can be purchased in-game.
Legendary: Maximum features and benefits are included at this level. Loaded with enhanced additional features, Legendary access will be available for a $14.99 USD monthly fee and includes all DLC packs at no cost, more than 15 character slots, more than 80 inventory slots, the ability to form unrestricted-sized leagues, and many other benefits.
Looks like I’m going to be trying out DCU Online in october, just hope this game isn’t like a few of the other “free to play” games that I’ve tried where the store is in your face 99% of the time.
Warhammer 40k: Space Marine finds identity outside of Gears of War
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I will admit that the headline is a little bit of a troll—Warhammer fans are notoriously punchy about making sure people understand their game influenced StarCraft and Gears, not the other way around—but we also live in a world where Gears of War is seen as the master of the bulky-space-marines-killing-things genre. It’s one thing to know that Warhammer has been profoundly influential in the world of gaming and miniatures, but the game still has to stand out among games that took its core concepts and made them popular.
My anticipation for this game has been growing for the last few months, I’m happy that it’s release date is near. Now if only I had some money to buy the game with…
via ARS.
Star Wars: The Old Republic supply artificially limited at launch
In an attempt to prevent its servers from collapsing under the weight of a million Force-hungry MMO-players, EA will artificially limit the number of copies — both digital and retail — of Star Wars: The Old Republic available at launch. An EA representative reportedly revealed the strategy at a Gamescom demo, but didn’t divulge any details such as how many copies would be available, or how long it would take for more copies to be released once the quota is met.
This is a good idea, I remember Star Trek Online’s launch being really shaky, and even WoW was too, due to all the noobs trying to jump on board all at once…
via Joystiq.
Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary soundtrack getting full orchestral treatment
San Francisco-based Pyramind Studios is producing a re-orchestrated soundtrack for Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary. 343 Industries, Microsoft, and Pyramind announced that the project is headed up by Microsoft Senior Audio Director Kristofor Mellroth, and Pyramind Studios COO/Audio Director Paul Lipson, and employs both the Skywalker Symphony Orchestra and San Francisco-based vocal group Chanticleer. Bryan Dale is handling the soundtrack
via Joystiq.
Activision’s Skylanders erases the line between toy and video game
Skylanders was first shown at Toy Fair, not at a video game event, and that decision makes sense. This is a product that works on a few levels, including the irrational need to collect things, and to level them up. The cynical part of me wants to call this a money-grab, but the more child-like part has already fallen in love with the concept, especially after I was given the chance to play with the toys and the game.
well colored me excited.
via ARS
Star Trek video game trailer
holy crap this looks GOOD. I guess this is the result of them turning Star Trek into a shoot-em-up action series.
www.joystiq.com/2011/06/06/star-trek-trailer-jumps-into-space-our-hearts/
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