Assassin's Creed: RevelationsNews (30)Previews (10)ReviewVideos (29)Screenshots (6)Cheats and WalkthroughsAssassin's Creed: RevelationsNews (31)Previews (10)ReviewVideos (29)Screenshots (6)Cheats and WalkthroughsAssassin's Creed: RevelationsNews (28)Previews (10)ReviewVideos (29)Screenshots (6)Cheats and Walkthroughs Assassin's Creed:Revelations will be upon us in just a few short weeks, and while we wait, X-Play's Morgan Webb got the chance to talk with Ubisoft Live Team's Andreane Meunier about the ways multiplayer is going to be even better than before. Get the scoop on the new modes you'll be playing. Assassin's Creed: Revelations Multiplayer Preview »
2012年2月24日星期五
Eudemons Edge of Night Expansion Review
By Remko Molenaar (Proxzor), OnRPG JournalistEudemons Online is a game developed by TQ Digital Entertainment. The playstyle behind it will immediately feel familiar for gamers that have tried TQ’s other flagship game, Conquer Online. As a free stunning Fantasy MMORPG, Eudemons Online combines a gorgeous western style with oriental aesthetic perspectives perfectly. Whether you choose to be a Warrior, Mage, Paladin, or the new Vampire class, there are over 100 distinctive Eudemons ready to assist you all along the epic adventure.Eudemons Online is a game based around having pets. These pets are called Eudemons and will be your sidekick in the game. It is possible to have multiple Eudemons, however you can only summon one at a time. These Eudemons help buff you and assault your targets with a variety of customizable skills. All the Eudemons have an inherent race that plays an important factor depending on the environment you are in. The Eudemons can acquire a level when their master levels up. They also gain levels by defeating monsters or through quests. The replayability these Eudemons provide is not to be underestimated as a single Eudemon can change the way the whole game feels.Back in June Eudemons introduced an expansion known as the Edge of Night. Edge of Night brings a lot of new features in to the game such as brand new weapons, new Eudemons & mounts, new daily quests and new skills. Edge of Night also introduces the Vampire class. This class is a mythical being that lives by feeding on the life of other living creatures.The Vampire can easily be called the best looking class in the game. Their facial appearance, gothic avatar and their seductive body are not the only good looking features. Equipped with their deadly sharp claws, they are able to hang in melee range with even Warriors in PvP. While the vampire is an expert duelist, they lack the kind of crowd control required to be a threat against a large group of enemies. The Vampire has target locking skills; these skills are known as the Shadowy Claw and Whirly Claw. These long lasting techniques will trap the target; causing them temporary paralysis and leaving them open for the vampire to do his job.This class is known to have superhuman strength, immortality, and command over animals and demons, shape shifting and the ability to convert normal humans. The Vampire is also able to attain demonic wings. These wings allow them to temporarily increase their attack percentage for a period of time. Penetration is an important passive skill built into the Vampire. The skill Penetration will help the Vampire to directly attack your opponent’s health, regardless if they have Eudemons converged or not. This skill however activates automatically at random times so don’t count on it to save you.The Vampire has its own ‘Ghost Horse’ mount. This mount has a unique look with deep royal blue flames surrounding the horse, leaving a trail of fire while it runs. Once the Blood Soul has reached Star Level 10, players are automatically able to use the skill “Soul Steed” from your Skill book. It doesn’t share any damage, but you will able to set this as your Acrobat in your Knights table. When the Blood Soul dances, it glides through the air and hops twice, leaving a trail of dark blue flames in its wake for an awe inspiring effect.Eudemons Online is a nice mixture between Pokemon and Digimon. The game itself has unique features to keep you entertained for a while and has a very fun PvP aspect. The expansion Edge of the Night has added a lot more Eudemons, skills and weapons in addition to the well designed and beautifully rendered vampire class. If you love rouge style professions but want a bit more magic and mayhem, this class will be a dream come true. All in all the Edge of Night expansion breathes new life into Eudemons while adding an extra layer of difficulty to PvP by forcing players to learn new counter tactics against vampires. If you like to PvP, collect pets, and miss the top down Hack N Slash style of the 90s, Eudemons Online: Edge of Night is the game for you.
Final Fantasy 14 Subscriptions Returning
Final Fantasy XIV OnlineNews (31)Previews (2)ReviewVideos (34)Screenshots (142)Cheats and WalkthroughsFinal Fantasy XIV OnlineNews (35)Previews (2)ReviewVideos (33)Screenshots (139)Cheats and Walkthroughs Final Fantasy 14 came into this world kicking and screaming late last year, riding a wave of negative reactions. The MMO was almost universally deemed to be broken and incomplete, prompting publisher Square Enix to issue public apologies and, ultimately, go free-to-play while the kinks were worked out.Enter Final Fantasy 14 Version 2.0. The reworked game will be arriving on Windows PCs soon, Square Enix confirmed in a website update from company CEO Yoichi Wada. The free play switch will be turned off "between late November and early December 2011" and subscriptions will return. Wada makes no mention of the still-absent PlayStation 3 version, but one thing at a time. First the game needs to actually... you know... work.Source: Final Fantasy 14 official website
2012年2月23日星期四
Resident Evil The Mercenaries 3D Video V
Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3DNews (5)Previews (4)ReviewVideos (13)Screenshots (14)Cheats and Walkthroughs X-Play's video review for Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D delves into the age old question: Should I buy this game? Adam Sessler details the reasons this game is fun, but flawed. If you would rather read, we have theResident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D review available too. We're all about options here at G4. Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D Video Review »
2012年2月22日星期三
Get Deus Ex Human Revolution on PS3, 360
GameStop is currently taking pre-orders for the standard edition of Dues Ex: Human Revolution on Xbox 360 and PS3 for £20.97, or on PC for £24.97.The offer is only available while stocks last or until 4pm GMT today, so get your order in now to avoid disappointment. It's not a deal to pass up.If you're still on the fence about Deus Ex: Human Revolution, have a read of the glowing reviews from PSM3, Xbox World and GamesMaster. Or you could just take our word for it: it's brilliant. For more Deus Ex: Human Revolution goodness check out this video showing off a few of the sci-fi Easter eggs hidden around the game. Tamoor Hussain
2012年2月21日星期二
ArcheAge What We Know So Far Pt. 1
By Darren Henderson (DizzyPW), OnRPG JournalistArcheAge, for those unfamiliar to the name, is among a special club that veteran MMO gamers either love or loath. That club is the ‘Next Gen MMO’ club and its membership seems to be growing larger each month. ArcheAge in particular seems to be taking a rather gigantic leap over its predecessors and, if successful, may provide one of the most fulfilling experiences on the MMO market today. Of course with ridiculous titles comes epic fail potential and the pessimists of the Internet are watching with great anticipation to see this one flop like all the others. Let’s talk about some of the features that make this game worth all this pre-launch hype.8 Races: Out of the eight races in Archeage, six have been confirmed with actual screenshots. They are the Dwarves, Elves, Ferres, Hariharan, Nuians, and Warborn. Although unconfirmed, the other two races seem to be visible on the game back story page as a type of undead mystic and a human sized fairy. Luckily the English page and interviews has given us the important hint that each race carries specific traits so let’s explore the Ferres, Elves, and Nuians in greater detail.Ferres: This race is quite beast-like and looks like a mix between humans and jungle cats. As a nomadic race they have perfected their skill at hunting and specialize in defeating their prey with swords and bows. They are best known for the grand snow lions they ride into combat. Elves: Don’t expect anything out of the ordinary with this race. They are the stereotypical elves perfected from generations of lore. Isolated? Check. Forest dwellers? Check. Oh they primarily use bows and magic? Go figure. Their appearance is generally fairer skinned than the human-like Nuians and their bodies appear much slimmer as well.Nuians: The Nuians seem well rounded but most trailers and screenshots I have seen portray them as a race valuing tradition and strength (and swords, big ass swords). They hold their religious faith in Goddess Nui in the highest regard and are known to only break from their harmonious nature when their beliefs are threatened by outsiders.Beyond the racial inherent bonuses, your character can learn up to three of ten ability sets to determine your overall character build. Think of this as a more concise version of RIFT’s skill system in that it gives you freedom to design your own class but not so much freedom that the prospect of balancing the game for PvP becomes a development nightmare.Combat: This archetype is the core on which the warrior builds his entire strategy. Combat symbolizes Kyrios, god of destruction. Kyrios ensures victory to those who have faith in him, but is cruel and destructive to enemies. You can use destructive attack skills in a rage to various surrounding enemies at the same time and your attack speed can be temporarily increased to a great extent through haste. Fortification: Much like combat, fortification is vital to any true warrior. You can’t dish out tons of damage if you die from focus fire by the time you reach your enemy. Fortification symbolizes Shatigon, god of wealth. Shatigon has the power to bring wealth and creates impregnable fortresses. You can use skills to increase your health and defense or to temporarily become invincible, and sometimes protect your allies by switching the surrounding enemy’s aggro to yourself.Will: This archetype grants incredible support power and mobility. You will likely see it commonly on both warriors and priests. Will symbolizes Sal, god of portal and sealing. Using the power of Sal, players can heal allies, protect allies from damage, seal enemy skills, and even teleport around the battlefield.Artistry: This archetype is needed for full support priests. Artistry symbolizes Lucius, the wanderer who has greatest wisdom, but always hides it in his jokes. Using the power of music, you can increase the recovery rates of your allies and bolster movement speed on the battlefield.Devotion: Represented by Kyprosa, the gatekeeper of dreamworld, Devotion is an archetype trained completely in the arts of defensive magic. Not only will you unlock the strongest healing skills in the game, you will also be able to control the veil between life and death.Death: The death archetype is an incredibly dangerous art to master that only the most wise (or foolhardy) mage should attempt. By utilizing the Goddess Nui, overlord of the underworld, you can deal immense damage to your foes and break their will with raw fear of your might. The ability to detach your soul from your body also comes in handy for playing a trick or two.Magic: The magic archetype is represented by Aranzeb, a mage who remains calm no matter what storm of war brews around him. This is the more stable tree of magic that contains a well balanced mix of fire magic and defensive shields.Conjury: Conjury is an archetype with much utility that is useful for both wizards and chasers. Goddess Dahuta, master of the sea and change, grants her followers the ability to seep deep into the minds of your foes. This archetype focuses on disables and summoning evil spirits to haunt your crippled opponent.Wild: This archetype is the calling card of chasers. Not only does it provide you with excellent ranged bow skills, it also gives you the ability to tame wild beasts to protect you at melee range.Calling: This archetype is extremely important for chasers and essentially represents the rogue build from standard MMOs. It represents Melisara, who dared to try killing a god. Just like Melisara, you will train in stealth arts to overcome foes much stronger than yourself through sneak attacks, long range strikes, and some of the fastest dashing ability in the game.As mentioned before, classes are not set in stone, and you are free to experiment with any combination of the above abilities to create a hybrid class that works for you. Personally I think an assassin that utilizes Calling and Will would make an incredible force on the battlefield. Teleportation, fast dashing abilities, and clutch heals to protect allies all in one class sounds pretty fun. Perhaps combine it with death to gain some insurance against fatal mistakes and you have a class that will drive your foes mad.Unfortunately I'm running late for a meeting but I plan to continue this discussion of ArcheAge tomorrow with a look at the basic features that make up the game world such as castle construction, territory control, and the evolving debate on an open PK system.
2012年2月13日星期一
Vita price not a reaction to Nintendo 3DS
Sony's $249 (€249) price tag for PlayStation Vita was not a reaction to the affordable pricetag Nintendo slapped on its 3DS handheld, according to Sony. 3DS was originally launched at the same price in the US in March - until Nintendo chopped a third off the device's RRP in July.Despite having a greatly superior feature set, Vita will launch at approximately the same RRP as its predecessor, Sony's PSP."$250 or €250 has always been our target price to hit for PS Vita, since the beginning of the development of the platform in 2008," Sony's global studios boss Shuhei Yoshida told the latest issue of Edge."We did not price PS Vita to match 3DS. Consumers have to see the value to shell out their hard-earned money, so each product must have the right price to meet the consumers' perception of the value proposition of each product. We believe €250 - €300 for the 3G/WiFit model - is the right price for PS Vita."Vita, which has been dubbed the "easiest PlayStation platform to develop for" won't be hitting Europe and the US until next year - but is set for release in Japan before the end of 2011. CVG Staff
2012年2月12日星期日
XBOX CHART Call of Juarez The Cartel is
Echoing its performance on the PlayStation 3 chart, Call of Juarez: The Cartel holds the No.1 spot on the official UK Xbox 360 sales chart. Dirt 3 and LA Noire are also non-movers, at No.2 and No.3 respectively, while FIFA 11 and UFC Personal Trainer round off the top five.Cars 2 and Zumba Fitness take the next two places, followed by Call of Duty: Black Ops, Harry Potter: The Deathly Hallows Part 2 and Brink.GfK/Chart-Track Xbox 360 Top 10 (week ending July 30):01. Call of Juarez: The Cartel (Ubisoft)02. Dirt 3 (Codemasters) 03. LA Noire (Take 2)04. FIFA 11 (EA) 05. UFC Fitness Trainer (EA) 06. Cars 2 (Disney)07. Zumba Fitness (505 Games)08. Call of Duty: Black Ops (Activision)09. Harry Potter: The Deathly Hallows Part 2 (EA)10. Brink (Bethesda)Check out the official UK All Formats games chart here.Leisure software charts compiled by Chart Track, (C)2011 UKIE Ltd
2012年2月10日星期五
PS3 sales jump 400% in Australia
The PS3 price cut rolled out on August 22 led to a sales surge of over 400 percent in Australia during the week following its introduction. That's according to NPD Group Australia sales data gathered from national retailers and happily passed along by Sony.Sony Computer Entertainment Australia MD Michael Ephraim said: "This new price point really represents fantastic value for money as PlayStation 3 delivers full HD games, Blu-ray capability, plus music, movies, catch-up TV and more on demand."Australians love not only games, but also the quality home entertainment PS3 provides. Sales are booming because PlayStation 3 is the best device to connect to your TV, at incredible value, to provide the ultimate home entertainment experience."UK PS3 sales reportedly jumped 65 percent during the week following the price cut. Tom Ivan
2012年2月8日星期三
Daily Wrap-Up 8.02.11
The Daily Feed with Sara Underwood 8.02.11 » Here are today's news stories covering video games, gadgets, and pop culture. Sony announces the acquisition of Sucker Punch Productions, the developer of the inFamous and Sly Cooper series' of games. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment confirms a November 1 release for The Lord of the Rings: War in the North. Headstrong Games reveals that the House of the Dead: Overkill Extended Cut bonus level Naked Terror is set in a strip club. Electronic Arts details the bonuses available from select US retailers with Battlefield 3 pre-orders. EA Sports launches Season Ticket, an annual subscription program that offers early access to select games, discounted DLC and premium Check out our preview of id's Rage! Is Borderlands 2 in development at Gearbox? Has an Australian tech company invented an engine that will change gaming forever? Catherine has only been released in America for a week and it's already breaking records. The recent Netflix price has left some people out in the cold. So what are the alternatives? Kickstarter is a huge help to indie game developers, but what's in it for you? X-Play went to the source, ArenaNet, to find out how Guild Wars 2's combat will work. Adam discusses the good and bad sides of Blizzard introducing a real money auction house into Diablo 3. Morgan Webb has details about Gears of War 3 from Comic-Con she'd like to share. It's time to get hype with G4's top 10 EVO 2011 moments.
2012年2月7日星期二
Halo 4 director quits, cites 'lack of exc
Halo 4's not out until late 2012 but Microsoft has already seen a key departure from its dev team in creative director Ryan Payton, who's confirmed he has left the company. The ex-343 Industries man - who joined the Halo 4 team after his acclaimed work as assistant producer on Metal Gear Solid 4 - put his decision down to not being "creatively excited" for the project anymore.Payton's now started up his own studio, Camouflaj, and is already working on two new titles."I had a great run at Microsoft," Payton told Kotaku. "I don't regret one day of it. But after a few years, there came a point where I wasn't creatively excited about the project anymore." "The Halo I wanted to build was fundamentally different and I don't think I had built enough credibility to see such a crazy endeavor through," he added.Payton's work on MGS4 included updating the series' often clunky controls, plus balancing the game and story for international audiences. "It was all a crash course on AAA game development," Payton said of his MGS days. "It was an experience that prepared me for a big budget, high risk project like Halo."Though his NDA prevents him from talking about his Halo 4 work in depth, Payton confirmed he was very much focused on the story, working with Halo franchise director Frank O'Connor and the creative team to develop the Halo universe. He also hired MGS4's audio director Sotaro Tojima as Halo 4's audio director. "There's no doubt that his Japanese sensibilities will bring a lot to the new game and I'm confident the game is going to sound epic," he said. Andy Robinson
2012年2月6日星期一
Explosive Bodycount launch trailer
Codies has released the launch trailer for Bodycount ahead of the game's UK release this Friday.Featuring new gameplay footage, the movie shows off the shooter's overpowered weaponry in action, tearing up bodies and 'shredding' destructible environments. Watch in HD No comments yet, be the first! Last week Codemasters launched a developer diary focusing on the game's competitive multiplayer and co-op modes.A Bodycount demo is available for those of you who want to try out the game pre-release. Tom Ivan
2012年2月3日星期五
Free 3DS games for early adopters detaile
Following today's unexpected 3DS price cut announcement, Nintendo said it would offer 20 free downloadable games to early adopters in a bid to prevent them "regretting purchasing" the system. The 3DS Ambassador Programme is open to anyone who owns a 3DS system and uses a wireless broadband internet signal to connect to the Nintendo eShop at least once before August 12.Beginning September 1, eligible users will be able to download ten NES games for free including Super Mario Bros., Donkey Kong Jr., Balloon Fight, Ice Climber and The Legend of Zelda. These will be released later in the year as paid downloadable games for other 3DS owners.By the end of 2011, Nintendo will also offer Ambassadors ten exclusive Game Boy Advance Virtual Console games. These will include Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3, Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Metroid Fusion, WarioWare, Inc.: Minigame Mania and Mario vs. Donkey Kong. Nintendo says it currently has no plans to make these games available to the general public on 3DS in the future.
2012年2月2日星期四
CoD Elite 'breaks bad assumptions' about
Call of Duty: Elite will help to dispel a lot of the negative perceptions about online shooter communities, according to Activision digital vice president Jamie Berger. He told Gamasutra the service enables users to find other gamers to play with not by anonymous metrics but through any common interest that they may choose, thereby delivering a deep level of social interaction that promotes respect between players.Online shooter communities are often depicted as hate-filled environments that are unwelcoming to new players and minority groups, but Berger said the Elite community has been highly collaborative during the beta."One of the most interesting things to me is how positive people are in the service. I'm most excited that within it, people are being supportive; they're actually talking to each other, and amongst each other."They're so happy to actually have a place to be part of a community, not a message board... they're actually behaving very much like people who just want to be social and have fun, not people who want to flame each other."It creates a social contract," he added: "How can we start behaving as if we live in a neighbourhood? You try to treat your neighbours with respect. When you create a true community, that, to me, is the difference between 'social gaming' and a community."It starts breaking a lot of the bad assumptions about what a shooter is. It breaks down those anonymous walls and turns it into something where you start knowing each other."Activision said at the weekend that an annual subscription to Elite will cost £34.99/$49.99. Tom Ivan