Archive for January, 2011
PSP2 is Here and it is the NGP!
Posted by Eddie in Featured, PlayStation Vita, PSP on January 27th, 2011
Official Website for Playstation Meeting
Sony has finally spoken on all of the rumors as of late on the predecessor of the PSP and it is currently dubbed the NGP or Next Gen Portable. All I can say is we are all pretty astonished from what we have seen and the ease of developing for this unit seems to be a breeze since many things from the PS3 are transferred directly to it.
I will let the stats, games and specs speak for themselves and we will update you with more info as we get it. Follow the link for the info.
LittleBigPlanet 2 Game Night Jan 25th Recap
Posted by Tosh in Game Night, LittleBigPlanet 2, PS3, QuickNews on January 26th, 2011
Nobody showed up in the PS3Blog.net Clubhouse, I was quite lonely in there. Played some darts by myself and did horrible at it too, lol. When I jumped onto LBP 2 Darrin was playing so I invited him to my pod and he brought a friend with him. Not sure who that was. But shortly after Sakinah joined too. The LBP 2 servers where much better this week, no stuck loading screens at all! Woo-hoo! It was slightly laggy at times, but still very playable.
Sony PlayStation Event 1AM EST on 1/27
Tonight (or tomorrow depending where you live), Sony has invited several media outlets to join them (unfortunately not us) in what is expected to be the unveiling of the PSP2 and possibly the PSP Phone. This is the first PlayStation meeting Sony has held of this nature since 2005 when they officially unveiled the PS3.
There seems to be a lot of rumors and turmoil over its design, specs and launch titles but tonight, we hope to clear some of this up in the next few hours and hope to have our minds blown.
New Rage Trailer and Screen Shots
Rage was originally announced in 2007, but will finally be launched on Sept. 13th in North America, and Sept. 16th in Europe of this year. This game that has aspects of both Fallout and Borderlands, looks very good. Rage is a first person shooter, with RPG elements, as well as dune buggy driving / combat.
The game is set in an asteroid/earth collision, caused post-apocalyptic wasteland. The asteroid, Apophis, a real life astroid, which will pass near Earth in 2036, collides with earth in 2037, and destroys 30% of all life almost instantly. As seen in the other, similar set games, bandits and mutants will be the main enemies of the game. The player has been “saved” by being cryogenically sealed in an underground “Ark”, and awakens with no memory of who or where he is. (Starting to sound even more familiar?)
The official web site for Rage, which was just given a major face-lift today, describes it this way:
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Crysis 2 is Actually Quite a Crisis of a Game.
Posted by FooBear408 in Crysis 2, Previews on January 26th, 2011
Crysis 2 multiplayer is designed around team based gameplay between two factions – the C.E.L.L and the Marines and includes six gameplay modes and 12 maps set across recognizable locations in New York City. Apparently derived from a PC version of the original game, they should’ve left it on that platform.
“Team Instant Action is Crytek’s version of deathmatch. The mode pits two teams against each other as they kill as many opponents as possible to earn higher ranks.”
Team Instant Action? Really? Couldn’t you just call it deathmatch and stop trying to pretend you’re on the forefront of original gaming? This video game was a great idea. When it was done the first time. When it was called “Halo”. I played multiplayer “instant action” amongst other colleagues that night and I didn’t notice a hint of “wow” or anybody actually talking to anyone about the game. The high point of the evening is when Veronica Belmont walked in and was going to do a “Qore” style piece on the game and suddenly realized that the development company had completely catered to XBOX – she actually posed with a PS3 controller to make it seem feasible whilst someone behind her actually played the game during the segment.
I don’t think I’ve ever been insulted as a gamer before, but this game comes close to it. To top it all off, they declined me an interview – twice. I even tried to get an interview with “one of” the creative directors and he said I should talk to the PR lady who seemed to be running the show. Which i did – twice. So even if I wanted to ask them about the game or the facets I was concerned with – I couldn’t. I even tried to get redeem codes for the PS3 demo version – DENIED. I never played such a one dimensional attempt at a video game, although a few come to mind, I’m not going to even try to waste your time to even try to justify it by any means. You’ll have to try it out for yourself and make your own decision.
All in all, it’s sad that companies will sell out to highest bidder, and in the end, the work suffers. I think the fact the demo is already out on XBOX and PlayStation folks have to wait until March 25th – is a blessing in disguise. That happens with a lot of money hungry companies who don’t put out a quality title because they want to make a quality product; it’s because they’re too tired from swimming around in Bill Gates’ money vault. There may be some people that actually enjoy mindless entertainment like this horrid title and don’t wish for anything more in life. Then again, I could be wrong. I’ve been known to make mistakes from time to time. Between you and me, I would expect to see this in the bargain bin real soon, so don’t waste your money. Did I mention I thought this game stinks? It stinks.
UPDATE: Since writing this:
In a statement printed on its website, Crysis 2 developer Crytek says it’s aware of issues regarding the Xbox Live-exclusive multiplayer demo, and is “working to resolve” them “as quickly as possible.” Known issues include sudden disconnects from servers and, for some, constant console freezing when first joining or concluding matches.
Surprised? I’m not.
EA AND CRYTEK ANNOUNCE CRYSIS 2 MULTIPLAYER DEMO
Xbox 360 Exclusive Demo Gives Gamers an Early Look at One of the Most Anticipated First Person Shooters of 2011
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – January 21, 2011 – Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) and award-winning developer Crytek GmbH, today announced the Crysis 2 Multiplayer Demo. Starting January 25, the multiplayer demo will be available exclusively on the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system for Xbox Live Gold Members and will allow them to experience the unparalleled gameplay variety offered by the franchise’s signature Nanosuit in a multiplayer setting. In 2010, Crysis 2 was honored with over a dozen awards from critics around the world, in recognition of its intense, addictive and stunning multiplayer.Crysis 2 multiplayer catapults players into a war-torn Manhattan where two teams fight to the death; each using the powers of the Nanosuit to be fast, be strong and be invisible. Maps will be set across Crytek’s stunning recreation of New York City, presenting players with vertical gameplay that allows them to strategize, attack and defend from above and below.
“Crysis 2 offers a fresh, new take on multiplayer – one that will stand out and establish the game as a top contender in the first person shooter genre,” said Cevat Yerli, CEO of Crytek. “The Nanosuit gives gamers a sense of power they have yet to experience in any other shooter and having New York City as a backdrop will present a different type of playground with even more possibilities.”
The Crysis 2 Multiplayer Demo will feature the “Skyline” map, and two game modes; “Team Instant Action” and “Crash Site”. “Team Instant Action” pits two teams against each other as they kill as many opponents as possible to earn higher ranks. In “Crash Site”, players will battle for control of alien drop pods, earning points by guarding their pods and keeping enemies at bay. Developed by Crytek UK, Crytek’s specialist multiplayer studio, Crysis 2 multiplayer will include six gameplay modes and 12 maps set across recognizable locations in New York City. Throughout the campaign, players can earn up to 50 multiplayer ranks and a variety of different upgrades to their weapons and their Nanosuit. To learn more information on the Crysis 2 Multiplayer Demo, please visit http://crysis.ea.com/demo.
Gamers who pre-order Crysis 2 will receive a copy of the Limited Edition of the game which includes bonuses such as a camouflage skinned SCAR assault rifle and early access to the Holo Decoy attachment, a weapon attachment that projects a moving holographic mirror of the player*. Platinum Dog Tags displaying a player’s multiplayer rank and stats will also be available with the Limited Edition along with a Bonus XP award which can be used to boost a player’s rank*.
Ghostbusters: Sanctum Of Slime to hit PSN March 23rd
Posted by Oly in Ghostbusters: Sanctum Of Slime, Media on January 26th, 2011
Ghostbusters fans rejoice. According to Atari, and their Ghostbusters the Video Game Facebook page, the new Ghostbusters: Sanctum Of Slime will be available to download from the PlayStation store on March 23rd. It looks like it will be a 4 person co-op game for sure. Can’t wait for this one!
Fallout: Nuka Break Fan Made Short
Posted by Jay in Talk, Uncategorized on January 26th, 2011
This is what happens when you get a slow news day on here. We post some random article or video that has at least a little something to do with gaming. Here, we have a new Wayside Creations video set in the Fallout universe. It’s very well done and very funny! It is around 16 minutes long, though, but definitely worth watching!
SHIFT 2 Unleashed Career Trailer
Posted by Jay in Media, Need for Speed: SHIFT 2 Unleashed, QuickNews on January 26th, 2011
The guys behind the SHIFT titles seem to be really pushing for their series to become a full-blown simulation title. Personally, I love that idea. I love the fact that it’s more stylized than games like GT and Forza (which I also like, but I also like variety). I would love to pick this one up.
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