Archive for August, 2010
How To Be A Goalkeeper In FIFA 11
Who’d be a goal keeper, ey? Constantly having balls kicked at them, always diving at feet which are wearing studs and make one mistake and you lose the match. Well EA Sports are giving you the chance to be one in the upcoming FIFA 11 so now you can pull off those stunning saves like Paul Robinson or just make a mistake like erm… Paul Robinson. The position indicator looks to be a Godsend showing you where to stand and should stop keepers all being in the wrong place. could imagine it getting boring when you’re playing against a weaker team though. Having a human brain behind the keeper should mean no more silly mistakes or it could increase them, not sure which way it will pan out but I’m looking forward to finding out.
Sony Expecting Word-of-Mouth for Move’s Success
Posted by Jay in PlayStation Move, Talk on August 26th, 2010
Sony has openly admitted that they don’t expect to have a huge day one success, and, instead, will more heavily rely on users’ word-of-mouth to spread support for the device. UK managing director, Ray Maguire, had this to say to Eurogamer:
Move is a natural extension in the same way as we brought EyeToy to PS2.
Exactly as with EyeToy in the PS2 days, it’s a product that needs to be sampled. You need to get your hands on it. You need to understand it. You need to try it.
Am I expecting a massive day one? Not particularly. We didn’t with EyeToy, either. It went on to be massively successful.
Of course, in Europe, they don’t have the Kevin Butler/Dear PlayStation campaign, which I am sure will be a big deal here in the states as far as marketing goes. The Move seems to be getting a bigger push than the EyeToy, and even the Eye, ever did, so they could prove to be far more successful than previous attempts.
via GI.biz
Flight Control HD Coming to PS3/Move
Posted by Jay in 3D Gaming, Flight Control HD, PlayStation Move on August 26th, 2010
This title is wildly popular on iPad and iPhone, and will now be making it’s way to the PS3. It supports 1080P resolution, the Move controller (as well as DS3 and Sixaxis) and stereoscopic 3D. The game looks alright with a popping color palette. I’m not sure if any of you have played the game, but there is also a flash game that’s basically the same thing (minus the number of airports/landing strips/color palette), which you can play here. Here’s the premise of the game, according to Firemint, the developer:
The highly addictive gameplay in Flight Control HD casts players in the role of an air traffic controller in charge of an increasingly busy airport. Players are challenged to direct aircraft to their correct landing zone while avoiding collisions. The game starts gradually, but players will need keen eyes, steady hands and smart strategy to keep their airspace under control once planes arrive thick and fast. A fast-forward setting can speed everything up even more, for complete chaos that will challenge even the most advanced players.
The flash game is pretty addicting, and if this one is anything like that, aiming will automatically smooth out the flight path as you stretch it. It also supports up to four players, who can drop in and out at any time. There is also a fast-forward button, which will make the game even more hectic. If you read the press release (in the tab), you’ll see that every map has its own characteristics (such as wind, closing runways, etc) which add to the strategy. This might be a title I’ll pick up if I do get the Move, since, with a DS3, I’d imagine it would be a lot harder to play because the analog sticks aren’t as fast or accurate. It releases on September 15th in EU territories and Asia, and September 21st in Japan. No word on a US release, though. No word on pricing as of yet.
Flight Control™ HD On Approach to Sony PlayStation®Network
Adaptation of Worldwide Hit Game Will Feature Multiplayer PlayStation®Move Motion Controller Support, Stereoscopic 3D Mode and 1080p Graphics
MELBOURNE, Australia, 17 August 2010 – Acclaimed game development studio Firemint today announced that Flight Control™ HD is expected to land on Sony PlayStation®Network from 15 September 2010, and will be one of the first games to support the PlayStation®Move motion controller.
The highly addictive gameplay in Flight Control HD casts players in the role of an air traffic controller in charge of an increasingly busy airport. Players are challenged to direct aircraft to their correct landing zone while avoiding collisions. The game starts gradually, but players will need keen eyes, steady hands and smart strategy to keep their airspace under control once planes arrive thick and fast. A fast-forward setting can speed everything up even more, for complete chaos that will challenge even the most advanced players.
Players have the option to fly solo or play collaboratively with friends, in a party-style multiplayer mode for up to four people. New players can join in the game at will in drop-in, drop-out style while aircraft continue to arrive. “Multiplayer is insanely fun, you can never be quite sure whether a new player is going to help or hinder your efforts so there tends to be a lot of laughing and jeering,” commented Firemint’s CEO, Rob Murray. “It’s turned Flight Control HD into an extremely social game.”
Flight Control HD’s distinctive retro graphics also soar to new heights on the PlayStation®3, with upgraded art and effects in glorious 1080p resolution. Flight Control HD also supports an optional stereoscopic 3D mode throughout the game, with aircraft appearing to float over the landscape (requires compatible 3D television and 3D glasses).
Players can control 16 different aircraft types including jets, sea planes and helicopters, across 9 maps, with 4 super-sized maps including the PlayStation® exclusive “Metropolis” map that cycles through day and night. Other maps include an Australian outback landscape, where emergency air ambulances take precedence over player-controlled aircraft; an aircraft carrier that slowly rotates while a range of fast military aircraft attempt landings; and a windy winter wonderland, where drifting snow and a windsock indicate the prevailing wind direction and runways close and reopen accordingly.
In classic “just one more go” style, Flight Control HD challenges players to beat their personal best scores. Multiple local profiles and extensive online leaderboards and PSN integration also mean players can compete against their friends or the best in the world, and collect numerous trophies to display on their PSN profile.
Flight Control HD will be available as a digital download via the PlayStation®Store for play on the PS3 system. The game can be played using the DUALSHOCK®3 Wireless Controller, SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller or PS Move motion controller together with the PlayStation®Eye camera. The PS Move navigation controller is not required. Multiplayer games can use any combination of the supported controllers.
Flight Control HD is expected to be available on 15 September 2010 in the UK, Europe, Asia and Australia, and 21 October 2010 in Japan. Pricing information has not yet been released.
DeathSpank sequel announced! Titled DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue
Posted by Ceidz in DeathSpank, DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue, PLAYSTATION Store, PS3 on August 25th, 2010
When DeathSpank came out on the PSN a few weeks ago, I tried the demo a few moments and immediately bought the game after! I was amazed by both the gameplay and the dialogs, and completed the game (and got all trophies) in under 10 hours. The game was excellent, but a little too short!
I subscribed to HotHead’s newletter (the DeathSpam) and received this email yesterday! A DeathSpank sequel is coming!
Guerilla Games Talks Killzone 3 Multiplayer
Posted by Ace in Interviews, Killzone 3, Media, PS3 on August 25th, 2010
Guerilla Games has revealed more details about the exciting multiplayer component of Killzone 3.
Killzone 3 will be release on February 2011, exclusively for the PS3.
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PSN Maintenance Scheduled For Monday, August 30th
Look out for 13 hour downtown this coming Monday for PSN between 8am BST and 9pm BST.
“During this maintenance period you will be unable to access the PlayStation Store or Account Management.” Sounds like you’ll still be able to play games, but won’t be able to buy anything from the Store.”
PlayStation Move A Peripheral Killer?
Posted by Madagasca in Gamescom, Interviews, PlayStation Motion Games, PlayStation Move, PS3, PS3 Slim, Time Crisis: Razing Storm on August 25th, 2010
I’ve just read a really good article over at PlayStation Lifestyle about the PS Move Killing Peripherals One At A Time.
To reiterate what the article discussed, there were days when game titles, such as Time Crisis, used the infamous GunCon, and of course GunCon 2. Even those peripherals brought many a gamer pleasure whilst shooting the bad guys. There was one problem with it. It was only compatible with one title!
With Time Crisis: Razing Storm making an appearance at GamesCom 2010, Producer Norihiro Nishimura told GamingUnion.net that there were plans for a new GunCon – a wireless one. However, it wasn’t made due to the fact Move was released.
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