In what's surely a dig at Epic's Gears of War series, a Serious Sam 3: BFE helpline operator has been hired to assist players who might struggle with its "No cover. All man" mantra (note: we think this is a joke). Calm down Gears fans. His name is Rich Knuckles. How can you hate a guy called Rich Knuckles?In an amusing little video, Knuckles deals with all kinds of gaming qualms such as not being able to carry two guns in "other games", not having enough friends for multiplayer and... the discomfort of soiling yourself."I'm already fielding all sorts of calls from shooter fans wondering where all the conveniently placed barricades and random concrete walls are in Serious Sam 3: BFE," says Knuckles. "Most of these guys have gotten soft from years of crouching behind cover, picking off one or two approaching enemies as they make their way through missions. It's pathetic."Devolver Digital CFO Fork Parker weighed in with this important addition: "I hope we are outsourcing these help line operators to save some cash. Use one of those Eastern European countries where the girls have perfect asses and sexy accents. You know, like Brazil."Have a gander:Have a look at the latest Serious Sam 3: BFE gameplay trailer to see more over the top antics. Tom Pakinkis
2011年10月31日星期一
New budget PSP aimed at youngsters, says
Sony has said the budget PSP model revealed at GamesCom last month will be targeted at a "very young" audience. Set to launch this autumn for €99, the PSP E-1000 lacks wi-fi capabilities but will offer access to the full catalogue of PSP software either on UMD or from the PlayStation Store via Media Go."You will see the audience skew younger," Sony Computer Entertainment Europe boss Jim Ryan told MCV. "At €99/£89 it will make a great Christmas gift. It's a device to play UMD games. It's all for the audience."If we are going to take PSP very young - teens and much younger - they are happy to just play the game. If taking wi-fi out is the price to pay, we're happy to. The €99 price tag is a real barrier that we've got under which will help us lift off."Sony is offering discounts on 100 digital PSP titles this month as part of the PSP Power Sale promotion. Tom Ivan
Aliens Infestation dated with trailer
Sega has given Aliens Infestation a September 30 launch date and sent over a new trailer to boot.Developed by WayForward (A Boy and His Blob, Contra 4) in collaboration with Gearbox Software, Aliens: Infestation is a "side-scrolling exploration game" which pits you against "the overwhelming Xenomorph hive using a vast selection of iconic weapons and tools from the series".Players will be able to recruit and play as 19 different marines, each with their own unique dialogue, and explore film environments including the Sulaco, the Derelict ship, and LV-426. Get more details here and check it out in action below: Watch in HD No comments yet, be the first! Tom Ivan
2011年10月30日星期日
Deus Ex Human Revolution video crashes i
Fresh on the heels of the first Deus Ex Human Revolution review scores arriving, CVG's been sent a new video of the game.As you can see below, it's the follow-up to the 'Four Pillars of gameplay' video you may have already seen on this very site. Good times.Deus Ex: Human Revolution is due for release on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC next month.
2011年10月27日星期四
Foo Fighters To Play Blizzcon
Rockers and/or roller take note: The Foo Fighters have been announced as the headlining band at this year's Blizzcon. The Foos will close out the con that takes place October 21-22 at the Anaheim Convention Center."Wow, I need to get tickets!" you may be saying.Well, sorry, Mr. Hypothetical Person: It's sold out. But you can still catch it at home by ordering a BlizzCon Virtual Ticket to watch it on the internet or on DirecTV.Opening up the concert will be The Artist Formerly Known as Level 80 Elite Tauren Chieftain, Blizzard's in-house metal band, who are "returning to BlizzCon following a two-year interstellar tour through the Koprulu sector." They will entertain the crowd with a set of both familiar and brand-new songs drawn from the Warcraft, StarCraft, and Diablo universes before turning the stage over to Foo Fighters for the main event. “There's no better way to cap off two days of gaming entertainment than by blowing the roof off the convention center with an awesome rock concert," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. “Everyone attending BlizzCon and watching from home can look forward to ending the show with a bang when Foo Fighters bring the house down.”I'd check it out, but that's raid night.So who's going? All of the best people are following Stephen Johnson's twitter feed. Also, email me if you wanna.
2011年10月26日星期三
Awesome Crime-Couple Steals Meat And Vide
Police in Corpus Cristi Texas have arrested a couple for the awesome crime of stealing meat and video games.According to The Man, the couple entered a H-E-B grocery store and lifted a bunch of meat. The grocer called the cops, but when they arrived, the couple had fled. A few minutes later, the couple's car was spotted near a Toys R' Us and towed away.Now carless, the dynamic duo boosted around 10 video games from the Toys R' Us, and walked over to GameStop to try to sell the games. They were arrested, and were thus unable to enjoy a fine barbecue and an evening of game playing.While the pair isn't exactly Bonnie and Clyde (more like Bonnie and Clod), but their choice of stolen goods reveals enough panache to gain them a mention here on TheFeed. Congratulations, gaming-carnivore couple; you're our internet stars of the day!Source: KZTV10
2011年10月25日星期二
Square responds to Deus Ex 'racist' contr
Square Enix has responded today to reported racial controversy surrounding a character in its latest sci-fi stunner, Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Despite gaining widespread praise for its excellence, the game has apparently come under the spotlight today for allegations of inappropriate racial stereotyping in regards to an African-American character in the game - an NPC known as Letitia the Trash Lady. Lead character Adam Jenson encounters the woman digging through bins in the street before she asks him for money in what's being referred to as 'slave-era dialect' (video below). Square has issued an official response to GamesRadar in response to questioning over the matter: "Deus Ex: Human Revolution is a fictional story which reflects the diversity of the world's future population by featuring characters of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds," said Square. "While these characters are meant to portray people living in the year 2027, it has never been our intention to represent any particular ethnic group in a negative light."Read this praising Deus Ex: Human Revolution review to find out what really matters - why you need to buy it right now. Mike Jackson
2011年10月24日星期一
Australia's Fully Sick Rapper gets his ga
Phil and Ed from GAME TV are back, and this time they're hanging out with The Fully Sick Rapper. The Fully Sick Rapper is Christiaan van Vuuren, a 29-year-old Sydneysider who rose to fame last year after being quarantined for tuberculosis and passed the time by writing and filming rap songs that went, ahem, viral online.Phil and Ed quiz Christiaan on what he's up to now, how he lived without a game console while in quarantine, and why Goldeneye 007 on Nintendo 64 is his favourite retro game of all time. Plus, there's also an update on how Ed's Amazing Sonic Quest is going.Speaking of Sonic, Phil's after your old blue hedgehog games. Simply send in any Sonic titles he doesn't have yet and GAME will make it worth your while. And before you lament those holes in your gaming life, be sure to have a look through GAME's website and fill them with the latest deals. This week you can pre-order Saints Row 3 and receive 55% extra trade in value on your old titles, plus you'll receive Professor Genki's Hyper-Ordinary Pack.What's that, you ask? Watch the video below to find out.For more GAME TV, head straight to the GAME TV website. CVG Australia Staff
2011年10月23日星期日
Lord of the Rings Online - You Shall Not
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Crafting in LOTRO is vast. You can choose to specialize in all manner of different vocations; depending on your playing style and how committed you want to be with creating, using and selling items. Harvesting professions enable you to gather resources from Middle-Earth itself, putting them to good use in other areas of expertise. Choose to become a farmer and your produce will be sought after in the cook profession, or you can be a little more traditional and craft weapons and armour for yourself and other players.。
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With news that the games profits had more or less tripled, its conversion to the love-it-or-hate-it cash shop model was a resounding success. Not only did it breathe new life into the game, it dawned on many other publishers that free-to-play is a viable option in supporting their increasingly derelict virtual worlds. The Lord of the Rings Online is here to stay, but how does its new funding dynamic affect the most important part of any MMO, the gameplay?。
Lord of the Rings Online is still one of the big Western MMORPGs. I wasn’t sure if the free-to-play re-launch would upset the balance of the game, but it’s seemed to have breathed new life into it. Free players get a considerable chunk of content for what was once a premium game, meaning you can have hours of adventuring before the incentive to drop several dollars on extra content becomes warranted. The much-heralded Monster Play PVP may be reserved for paying players (for now), but there’s still a lot to sink your teeth into in this award-winning use of Tolkien’s mystical works.。
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There’s a lot to see and a lot to do in Middle-earth, and any fan of Tolkien’s vast lore will have an absolute hoot roaming the fields of Turbine’s design. Free players are welcomed with open arms, and they get a fair chunk of content without paying a dime. All four races are available (man, dwarf, hobbit and elf) in addition to seven of the nine classes. From there, it’s pretty much up to you. Traditional but refined, the beginning stages of your journey into Middle-earth are story driven introductions that help you get to grips with the game. Any MMO player will feel very comfortable controlling their character and performing abilities, everything is very fluid and very natural.。
The Lord of the Rings Online is an interesting game. Unlike many of its peers, it isn’t an MMO that plotted to overthrow the market leader nor was it forgotten about a mere six months after release. LOTRO has always been there, gleefully welcoming new subscribers whilst providing a steady stream of content to those who already inhabit its servers. The game was well-received upon its release way back in 2007, and player numbers have been more or less good – or as good as they can be in the P2P market. Not content with this, Turbine, Inc. announced last year that the game was stepping out of its Shadows of Angmar and going free-to-play. The first major Western MMO to do so, but definitely not the last.。
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This high shine has come from its three years as a P2P title, funded by reoccurring subscriptions. It is stable, polished and gracefully aged. LOTRO follows the tried and tested methods of MMO progression and adventure, so there isn’t a lot of innovation to be found. If you aren’t a fan of World of Warcraft or RIFT, Lord of the Rings is unlikely to change your mind.。
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Those who aim to stick solely on the free side of the fence may become frustrated as they climb through the levels. A lot of quests have been sorted into Quest Packs, reserved for the paying adventurer; meaning freeloaders may struggle (or get bored) of grinding to advance. Luckily free players do get access to two Skirmishes, instanced group encounters, to help spruce things up. One has players defending against waves of enemies, whilst the other tasks you with fronting an assault. It’s a great idea and one that works well. Both are great fun.。
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What LOTRO lacks in originality it makes up for in atmosphere. It’s one of the few MMORPGs that manage to conjure a real sense of fantasy and wonder. Beautiful art direction makes exploring a truly engrossing activity. From quant old English towns to vast snowy mountains, the world of Middle-earth is an attractive and varied landscape. Even today, LOTRO is a great looking game that is kind to lower-end systems.。
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With reoccurring subscriptions now optional, a cash shop has made its way into Middle-Earth to help support the free side of the game. Using Turbine Points, players can invest in virtual goods that benefit their characters both aesthetically and practically. The LOTRO Store, as it is known, is jam packed with items (including the game’s two critically acclaimed expansion packs). Purchasing any item from the store automatically upgrades your account to Premium status, unlocking an increase in the gold cap and an additional character slot. Players who want to see everything the game has to offer can subscribe to the VIP service, similar to the monthly payments that supported the game previously but with 500 free Turbine points a month.。
As it doesn’t attempt to rewrite the formula, gaining experience and levelling is a pretty standard affair. Questing is your first port of call, with numerous NPCs in the many towns, villages and settlements all in need of assistance. The tasks given to you aren’t particularly original or challenging from the outset, with kill-x-of-beast and delivery quests making an appearance, but it’s all tied together within a narrative taken straight from the tales. Whilst there are standard, throwaway quests to spend time on there’s also important, story quests signified by a flaming ring over the quest givers head. These adventures aren’t just an interesting diversion, they aim to tell a story and you will no doubt bump into a few familiar characters on your travels. They’re fun and an excellent way to bring depth to the world.
2011年10月21日星期五
CoD-style development 'has been huge' for
Although the Need for Speed games have still been coming in thick and fast lately, Black Box has actually been working on new entry The Run for a number of years. In an interview with CVG EA Black Box's Jason DeLong, who is also senior producer on The Run, was asked how important breaking out of the yearly cycle was to the development team.He replied by calling the move a huge step that allows Black Box to take the necessary steps to ensure The Run is the highest quality product it can be."It was huge for us and I think that was the great thing the company recognised, Black Box was doing Need for Speed year over year between Underground, Underground 2, Most Wanted and so on," he said."At a certain point when you have to put these games out year after year you don't have time to reinvest in yourself, neither in your team or your technology," he explained.DeLong went on to praise EA for recognising that the extra time is a necessity by adopting "a split studio development, similar to what Activision did with Call of Duty and Treyarch and Infinity Ward".In the same interview DeLong also said he believes that the decline in the racing game genre were not helped by 'innovations'. Tamoor Hussain
2011年10月20日星期四
Rollercoaster Tycoon rolling to 3DS - fir
Atari/Namco Bandai has confirmed the revival of theme park building sim Roller Coaster Tycoon, which is winging its way to 3DS next year. We remember playing Theme Park for hours on our Super Nintendos, but if you were more into PC gaming in the late '90s you might remember the brilliant Rollercoaster Tycoon. The full 3D theme park sim, which has sold 11 million units since its release in 1999, lets you build a full theme park an almost overwhelming number of options and a deep rollercoaster customisation tool. Then put on your business hat and manage every aspect of your park's finances until you're successful enough to move on to the next country and do it all again. Rollercoaster Tycoon 3D contains a new 'Coaster Story' mode, which promises to "blend together tutorials and park challenges into a cohesive and entertaining narrative".According to Atari: "Choose your own player character and set off on a journey around the world to expand your roller coaster empire. As you progress, you'll unlock tons of unique attractions, themes, amenities and more."The game will also have a 'Park Sandbox' mode which lets you jump in and just build a park. You'll also be able to share your park via the 3DS' "advanced networking capabilities" - whether this means StreetPass and/or full online functionality is unclear.The game's in development at n-Space - the team often responsible for DS versions of blockbuster games such as the Call of Duty series, Goldeneye 007 and Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. It's set to launch in a vague '2012'. Check out the first trailer below: Mike Jackson
2011年10月19日星期三
Chicken Spies Reported In Skyrim -- The C
The Elder Scrolls 5: SkyrimNews (34)Previews (16)ReviewVideos (22)Screenshots (27)Cheats and WalkthroughsThe Elder Scrolls 5: SkyrimNews (34)Previews (16)ReviewVideos (22)Screenshots (27)Cheats and WalkthroughsThe Elder Scrolls 5: SkyrimNews (34)Previews (16)ReviewVideos (22)Screenshots (27)Cheats and Walkthroughs A game as expansive as Skyrim is bound to have a few bugs. Todd Howard revealed to PC Gamers one of the most surprising of these bugs was chickens that reported crimes. Spy Chickens, crime-conscience cuccos[pictured], whatever you want to call them, were tattling on the devs. NEWS:The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Achievements List UnlockedPC Gamer: “Can you think of anything you’ve seen Radiant Story do that’s surprised you?”Todd Howard: Let’s see… something that was good lately… but this was a bug – lately we realised(sic) that chickens were reporting crimes. I found that very funny. That was just last week: “Why are we getting caught?” “Oh, the CHICKENS are reporting the crimes!”PC Gamer: (Laughs) If there’s some way that could be made clear to the player, that’d be a great feature.Todd Howard: That actually took us a while to track down, that bug. Like, “Why is this happening?” (Laughs)Source: PC Gamer
2011年10月18日星期二
Need for Speed The Run limited edition d
EA has sent out the first details of the limited edition of Need for Speed: The Run. Racing from San Francisco to New York against 200 other drivers in the game, the limited edition gives players an edge with access to three elite cars - Lamborghini Aventador, Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and the all-new Porsche 911 Carrera S.It also features five exclusive challenges "offering players the chance to one-up their friends and master their driving skills while earning bonus rewards and achievements".A brand new chunk of Need For Speed: The Run gameplay hit the net last week, showing all but a few cut sections of an entire raceEA's racer isn't set to hit shops until November 17, but it'll be available for public hands-on time at this September's TRAX car show at Silverstone.
2011年10月17日星期一
PES series tops 70 million sales
The Pro Evolution Soccer series has surpassed 70 million copies sold worldwide. Publisher Konami said in an earnings release that the franchise - known as Winning Eleven in Japan and the US - continues "to uphold strong repeat sales".Earlier this week Konami released a new batch of screenshots for PES 2012, which launches in the UK and Europe on October 14.Last week it launched a PES 2012 gameplay video detailing the improvements to one-on-one situations in this year's edition, as well as upper body feints, stepovers and other tricks. Tom Ivan