So we have the welcome back page to look forward to. 5 PS3 games that have received critical acclaim and we get to choose 2 of them!
We should be happy right? Well if you're an early adopter, no. Dead Nation the only game being offered that is less than 12 months old, whereas the other 4 games are at least 2 years old.
The Welcome back package shows very little risk on Sony's part but also does nothing to "welcome back" early adopters.
Sadly it seems that those of us buy the games on launch date are being dubbed "whiners" But that's not the issue here.
The issue is that with Sony et al trying their best to stamp out pre-owned sales and putting online access codes in many games they are rewarding early adoption. However PS+ and now this package reward late adopters far more so than the early ones.
Yes, you can't please everyone granted and there will be alot of happy people out there who get to choose 2 new games that they've never touched before but to those of us who show the highest levels of PS loyalty we are frozen out.
Sony has detailed information of who logs in, logs out, frequency of purchases etc. It would have been very simple to correlate two pieces of data - frequency of use & early adoption - and subsequently offer something better to the most loyal PS users.
Sadly this won't happen meaning to those who are planning to buy LA Noire, Infamous 2, Red Faction etc it might be worth waiting to see if late adoption pays more dividends than being first in line.
Thứ Bảy, 15 tháng 10, 2011
Thứ Sáu, 14 tháng 10, 2011
Which Zelda Should Be Remade?
Ocarina of Time was remade earlier this year, but which Zelda will be brought back to life next? Join me as I meander through some of the possibilities.
Majora's Mask- Since OoT looked so dang good on the 3DS, one might think that Nintendo would just remake the other Nintendo 64 Zelda as well. While this game wasn't really my favorite Zelda (probably one of my least favorite), it still deserves a make over sooner or later. Possible improvements could be a better save system, more masks, and of course, beautiful graphics.
A Link to the Past- Probably the one I want to see redone the most. The original Legend of Zelda often steals the glory from this game, which is a real shame. The game hasn't really seen many retail releases on newer consoles since the GBA, so I haven't gotten the chance to play it. But the third entry in this epic franchise could make for an amazing experience on the 3DS. Especially if it came with a graphical upgrade and 3D!
The Legend of Zelda- It was the first, so shouldn't it have been the first to be remade? Just picture a game with Phantom Hourglass type graphics, with the map of the original and the dungeons of the original. Doesn't the man in that cave deserve to give away that sword one more time? (Maybe in 3D?).
Wind Waker- This one would probably be better represented on the Wii U. What better way to get the new console started than with a remake of the most underrated (and over hated) Zeldas? With a more full sea and some HD graphics, this would be a winner for sure. Even if you hate the artsy graphics, this would be one of the most epic 3D Zelda experiences ever.
Twilight Princess- Oh, it makes me sad when I hear so many people hating on this game. It did so much right, but people seem to get stuck on the small things it did wrong. If anyone else read the latest Game Informer (a magazine that I usuallyhate, but hey, they did like a 20 page section on Zelda, so I figured I would cut them some slack.), one writers haled Twilight Princess as the best entry in the Zelda franchise. I might not call it that, but I have to admit that it is the best looking Link has ever looked. And if you thought the Wii game looked good, just picture what it would look like in HD. The game would play silky smooth, and look simply amazing. Hyrule Field would be as beautiful as it ever has, and the Fairy Springs would look astonishing. The Wii did the game justice, but the Wii U could do more than that. Possible improvements could be better sword controls, more fluid horse riding, and maybe more extras such as fish, bugs, and armor. And for those of you that are sitting their thinking the game would be no fun without motion controls, don't forget that the Wii U can use the Wii Remote and Motion Plus. Even just the game in HD with Motion Plus compatibility would be enough to make me pay 50 dollars for the game.
Well, you have heard my opinion, but what do you want? We all have our own unique opinions and views about Zelda, so share yours in the comment section below
Majora's Mask- Since OoT looked so dang good on the 3DS, one might think that Nintendo would just remake the other Nintendo 64 Zelda as well. While this game wasn't really my favorite Zelda (probably one of my least favorite), it still deserves a make over sooner or later. Possible improvements could be a better save system, more masks, and of course, beautiful graphics.
A Link to the Past- Probably the one I want to see redone the most. The original Legend of Zelda often steals the glory from this game, which is a real shame. The game hasn't really seen many retail releases on newer consoles since the GBA, so I haven't gotten the chance to play it. But the third entry in this epic franchise could make for an amazing experience on the 3DS. Especially if it came with a graphical upgrade and 3D!
The Legend of Zelda- It was the first, so shouldn't it have been the first to be remade? Just picture a game with Phantom Hourglass type graphics, with the map of the original and the dungeons of the original. Doesn't the man in that cave deserve to give away that sword one more time? (Maybe in 3D?).
Wind Waker- This one would probably be better represented on the Wii U. What better way to get the new console started than with a remake of the most underrated (and over hated) Zeldas? With a more full sea and some HD graphics, this would be a winner for sure. Even if you hate the artsy graphics, this would be one of the most epic 3D Zelda experiences ever.
Twilight Princess- Oh, it makes me sad when I hear so many people hating on this game. It did so much right, but people seem to get stuck on the small things it did wrong. If anyone else read the latest Game Informer (a magazine that I usuallyhate, but hey, they did like a 20 page section on Zelda, so I figured I would cut them some slack.), one writers haled Twilight Princess as the best entry in the Zelda franchise. I might not call it that, but I have to admit that it is the best looking Link has ever looked. And if you thought the Wii game looked good, just picture what it would look like in HD. The game would play silky smooth, and look simply amazing. Hyrule Field would be as beautiful as it ever has, and the Fairy Springs would look astonishing. The Wii did the game justice, but the Wii U could do more than that. Possible improvements could be better sword controls, more fluid horse riding, and maybe more extras such as fish, bugs, and armor. And for those of you that are sitting their thinking the game would be no fun without motion controls, don't forget that the Wii U can use the Wii Remote and Motion Plus. Even just the game in HD with Motion Plus compatibility would be enough to make me pay 50 dollars for the game.
Well, you have heard my opinion, but what do you want? We all have our own unique opinions and views about Zelda, so share yours in the comment section below
Join N4G as We Game for the Children's Miracle Network
N4G Moderators Odion, JL, cgoodno and I are leading the N4G team to charity victory - want in? As gamers in Extra Life's annual 24-hour video game marathon you can join the N4G team and get some play time in or you can donate and help us reach our fundraising goal!
All contributions will benefit local Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Any contribution will help and all donations are tax deductible.
Our team fundraising goal is $5000 - which is huge for our first year, but c'mon...we can so do this!
If you would like to be part of the N4G team by playing just go here: http://www.extra-life.org/i... All gaming counts - PC, console, mobile, board...just game!
If you want to be part of the N4G team by donating choose any of our participant profiles on that page and donate!
Some other stuff: Want to play 24 hours but not for 24 hours straight? That's cool, just clock 24 hours in the time frame you choose! This is about the kids, after all - any Achievements/Trophies/etc. earned is just icing on the very real cake.
BONUS: If you join the team OR donate $24 or more to one of the N4G team's participants you'll be entered to win a swag bundle from our swag closet. This is a grab bag of posters, t-shirts, buttons, bags, and dog tags to name a few from GDC, E3, PAX...or stuff that showed up in the mail.
1. Swag bundle is open to all except for employees of HAVAmedia and immediate relatives. You do not have to be a registered N4G user to win.
2. Closing date is 15th October 2011
3. The winner will be chosen by random.org and notified via email or N4G ticket on or after October 16, 2011.
4. Failure to reply to notification within fourteen (14) days results in forfeiture of prize.
All contributions will benefit local Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Any contribution will help and all donations are tax deductible.
Our team fundraising goal is $5000 - which is huge for our first year, but c'mon...we can so do this!
If you would like to be part of the N4G team by playing just go here: http://www.extra-life.org/i... All gaming counts - PC, console, mobile, board...just game!
If you want to be part of the N4G team by donating choose any of our participant profiles on that page and donate!
Some other stuff: Want to play 24 hours but not for 24 hours straight? That's cool, just clock 24 hours in the time frame you choose! This is about the kids, after all - any Achievements/Trophies/etc. earned is just icing on the very real cake.
BONUS: If you join the team OR donate $24 or more to one of the N4G team's participants you'll be entered to win a swag bundle from our swag closet. This is a grab bag of posters, t-shirts, buttons, bags, and dog tags to name a few from GDC, E3, PAX...or stuff that showed up in the mail.
1. Swag bundle is open to all except for employees of HAVAmedia and immediate relatives. You do not have to be a registered N4G user to win.
2. Closing date is 15th October 2011
3. The winner will be chosen by random.org and notified via email or N4G ticket on or after October 16, 2011.
4. Failure to reply to notification within fourteen (14) days results in forfeiture of prize.
Battlefield 3 beta and all the voices
Battlefield's 3 beta opened 27th of September for those who bought Tier 1 edition of Medal of Honor and preordered the game on EA's downloadable service Origin. My goal with this post is to set up a constructive discussion regarding BF3 in general comparing it to it's predecessors.
I have 500 hours in Bad Company 2 on the PS3. Some don't care and some would not understand why I put 500 hrs in a game. That's fine. It's not too important, but point being I got enough experience comparing BC2 to the BF3 beta.
What do I want to discuss? Yes, "all the voices". BF3 has touch everyone in a way in the media it seems. Some loved BF2, some loved BC2 etc. Meaning, there are 10000** opinions on this game and sadly there are no correct answer. I will be talking a bit more about the PS3 version instead of PC in terms of presentation.
Let's jump into it. I've played the beta for 5 hours now. To summarize the game personally, it's freaking awesome. Not very constructive but listen. I felt right at home from the minute I fired a shot. The BC2 feel was there for me controller wise. I was very curious what they would do with BC2 controls in BF3 and it they used them and improved on them. It feels great to move around, and aiming is as good as it can get on consoles in my opinion. I played a few fps's in my time and these controls are the very best I've played with. Some may wonder why this is so important, and I'm not sure how to explain it. It makes the basic gameplay feel a lot more smooth. There are no rough edges in a way.
And now a shout out to those who actually complain that there are bugs, glitches and technical issues with the beta. Oh yes, let me mock you. It's a BETA. If you are unsure what a beta actually is then google it. And if you don't know, don't say anything. Yes your screen may freeze, yes you may get stuck in invisible objects, etc.
I've not played BF3 on the PC yet so I'm not going to voice my opinion on the graphics but I've heard it's looking VERY nice from friends. Now, graphics and the PS3. Honestly, what did most of you expect? 4AA, same resolution of textures as PC etc.? The PS3 was released in 2006 meaning the hardware hasn't changed since 2006. Considering this BF3 is looking quite good on the PS3. The overall presentation is astounding. Sound, environment, colors, light. It all makes BF3 looks very nice on the PS3. I honestly don't know what many are complaining over. Of course it's graphically below the PC, and not by a little, but by a lot. Want me to also compare the PS3 and today's PC's CPU's, GPU's and then really crunch these numbers down? Apparently some of you would be surprised.
Now on to the hard part. I've talked to many about the BF3 beta and what they think compared to BC2. And we loved BC2. We came up with: "BF3 beta so far is everything BC2 was, added some more and then some more and multiplied it all with 3".
What about BF2 veterans? I barely played BF2 so I got no grounds to compare. This is the true sequel to BF2, but when I read EA's forums people are not happy. There are no real statistics here. "Those who yell the loudest will be heard". This is true in many cases and most likely is the case here. Are you guys happy with the BF3 beta so far? Sure Metro is a small map, with no vehicles etc. but's we have only seen 2 maps so far. Caspian Border is got everything you wanted to obviously DICE is taking into everything you loved with BF2. And there will be more maps, many more.
The post got a bit more messy than planed. I would like to end with that I love the BF3 beta on the PS3 so far and I'm having a blast. This ism my shooter of the year, probably of this generation. The post may conclude that I'm a battlefield fanboy, but please argue this. Come with cons and pros in a constructive matter and let me know what you like and don't like with the beta. It needs to be related to the design of the game, but technical difficulties etc considering it's a beta.
I have 500 hours in Bad Company 2 on the PS3. Some don't care and some would not understand why I put 500 hrs in a game. That's fine. It's not too important, but point being I got enough experience comparing BC2 to the BF3 beta.
What do I want to discuss? Yes, "all the voices". BF3 has touch everyone in a way in the media it seems. Some loved BF2, some loved BC2 etc. Meaning, there are 10000** opinions on this game and sadly there are no correct answer. I will be talking a bit more about the PS3 version instead of PC in terms of presentation.
Let's jump into it. I've played the beta for 5 hours now. To summarize the game personally, it's freaking awesome. Not very constructive but listen. I felt right at home from the minute I fired a shot. The BC2 feel was there for me controller wise. I was very curious what they would do with BC2 controls in BF3 and it they used them and improved on them. It feels great to move around, and aiming is as good as it can get on consoles in my opinion. I played a few fps's in my time and these controls are the very best I've played with. Some may wonder why this is so important, and I'm not sure how to explain it. It makes the basic gameplay feel a lot more smooth. There are no rough edges in a way.
And now a shout out to those who actually complain that there are bugs, glitches and technical issues with the beta. Oh yes, let me mock you. It's a BETA. If you are unsure what a beta actually is then google it. And if you don't know, don't say anything. Yes your screen may freeze, yes you may get stuck in invisible objects, etc.
I've not played BF3 on the PC yet so I'm not going to voice my opinion on the graphics but I've heard it's looking VERY nice from friends. Now, graphics and the PS3. Honestly, what did most of you expect? 4AA, same resolution of textures as PC etc.? The PS3 was released in 2006 meaning the hardware hasn't changed since 2006. Considering this BF3 is looking quite good on the PS3. The overall presentation is astounding. Sound, environment, colors, light. It all makes BF3 looks very nice on the PS3. I honestly don't know what many are complaining over. Of course it's graphically below the PC, and not by a little, but by a lot. Want me to also compare the PS3 and today's PC's CPU's, GPU's and then really crunch these numbers down? Apparently some of you would be surprised.
Now on to the hard part. I've talked to many about the BF3 beta and what they think compared to BC2. And we loved BC2. We came up with: "BF3 beta so far is everything BC2 was, added some more and then some more and multiplied it all with 3".
What about BF2 veterans? I barely played BF2 so I got no grounds to compare. This is the true sequel to BF2, but when I read EA's forums people are not happy. There are no real statistics here. "Those who yell the loudest will be heard". This is true in many cases and most likely is the case here. Are you guys happy with the BF3 beta so far? Sure Metro is a small map, with no vehicles etc. but's we have only seen 2 maps so far. Caspian Border is got everything you wanted to obviously DICE is taking into everything you loved with BF2. And there will be more maps, many more.
The post got a bit more messy than planed. I would like to end with that I love the BF3 beta on the PS3 so far and I'm having a blast. This ism my shooter of the year, probably of this generation. The post may conclude that I'm a battlefield fanboy, but please argue this. Come with cons and pros in a constructive matter and let me know what you like and don't like with the beta. It needs to be related to the design of the game, but technical difficulties etc considering it's a beta.
Official Pokemon Game Coming To Smartphones
The Pokemon Company is set to bring an official Pokemon Online game to smartphone devices, marking the first time that an official Nintendo-copyrighted app will be available on the iOS and Android.
Called Pokemon Iie Tap (rougly Pokemon: Say Tap?), the app appears to be a rhythm game where players “tap on Pokemon indigo trading cards to the beat of a song from the anime,” according to a translation by consumer video game site GamesRadar.
According to the game’s official announcement, it will be available for most iOS devices, as well as Android devices running version 2.1 of the platform.
Though this is the first iOS or Android application to carry an official Nintendo copyright, it is not the first mobile app of any kind: a Pokemon mobile phone game called Pokemate was released in Japan in 2006.
Though it is a rarity, Nintendo does have a history of releasing official games on platforms that are not its own, including a promotional Flash game to promote its Tingle character.
A release outside of Japan has not been announced.
Called Pokemon Iie Tap (rougly Pokemon: Say Tap?), the app appears to be a rhythm game where players “tap on Pokemon indigo trading cards to the beat of a song from the anime,” according to a translation by consumer video game site GamesRadar.
According to the game’s official announcement, it will be available for most iOS devices, as well as Android devices running version 2.1 of the platform.
Though this is the first iOS or Android application to carry an official Nintendo copyright, it is not the first mobile app of any kind: a Pokemon mobile phone game called Pokemate was released in Japan in 2006.
Though it is a rarity, Nintendo does have a history of releasing official games on platforms that are not its own, including a promotional Flash game to promote its Tingle character.
A release outside of Japan has not been announced.
Nick Jr., MTVN expand in Asia
Rugrats and music fans in Singapore and Malaysia will be able to tune in to “Dora the Explorer” and 24-hour music videos, docus and concerts with the launch of Viacom’s Nick Jr. and MTVN HD in the territories in coming weeks.
Nick Jr Games. will bow on Singapore’s Starhub from May 18, while MTVN HD will air on Telekom Malaysia Berhad’s HyppTV in Malaysia from June 1.
Nick Jr. will be available on the StarHub TV’s Kids Basic Upsize Group, while MTVNHD will be available to existing StarHub TV’s Entertainment Basic Group customers who are subscribed to the Basic HD Upsize group.
TM will offer the two channels a la carte to its subscribers on HyppTV, Malaysia’s newest pay TV service.
The services will roll out to the rest of the region at a date to be announced.
Nick Jr Games. will bow on Singapore’s Starhub from May 18, while MTVN HD will air on Telekom Malaysia Berhad’s HyppTV in Malaysia from June 1.
Nick Jr. will be available on the StarHub TV’s Kids Basic Upsize Group, while MTVNHD will be available to existing StarHub TV’s Entertainment Basic Group customers who are subscribed to the Basic HD Upsize group.
TM will offer the two channels a la carte to its subscribers on HyppTV, Malaysia’s newest pay TV service.
The services will roll out to the rest of the region at a date to be announced.
Thứ Ba, 11 tháng 10, 2011
Analyst: The last three years was the 'first generation of social games'
It's statements like this that make you hopeful for what the next three years will bring. Speaking to IndustryGamers, Eedar analyst Jesse Divnich concluded a talk with, "If anything, what I am suggesting is that what we've seen over the last 3 years should be classified as the 'first generation' of social games." What Divnich is referring to is the property and time-management sub genre of social games on Facebook and other networks that have arguably hit critical mass since they hit the scene way back in 2008.
According to Divnich, social gamers are getting their fill from new releases in a fraction of the time it took before. This means players are bouncing from one game to the next more quickly, and those games left by the wayside are reaching their peak in monthly and daily players far sooner than ever before. You can blame the sheer volume of high-quality time-management games for this--think about it: What are the top three games on Facebook right now?
Divnich goes on to compare this form of social gaming to the Guitar Hero franchise (how timely) in that innovation is quickly running dry in this sub genre. "New technology breeds innovation and while I am confident that both Facebook and Google are beginning to expand their social offerings, I think it may be safe to say that the current time-based management genre, as we know it today, will have to rapidly evolve beyond the traditional 'sprite clicking' mechanics to sustain consumer interest," Divnich told IndustryGamers.
With technologies like Unreal Engine 3 coming to Flash (and as a result Facebook games) and HTML5 slowly gaining traction, Divnich might be onto something here. The analyst goes on to cite the upcoming Mafia Wars 2 by Zynga as a harbinger of the second generation of social games, but let's not get ahead of ourselves now. Check out the interview in full right here.
[Via VG 24/7]
Do you think this form of social gaming has reached it peak? Where would like to see the industry go next in terms of gameplay, graphics and social features? Sound off in the comments. 1 Comment
According to Divnich, social gamers are getting their fill from new releases in a fraction of the time it took before. This means players are bouncing from one game to the next more quickly, and those games left by the wayside are reaching their peak in monthly and daily players far sooner than ever before. You can blame the sheer volume of high-quality time-management games for this--think about it: What are the top three games on Facebook right now?
Divnich goes on to compare this form of social gaming to the Guitar Hero franchise (how timely) in that innovation is quickly running dry in this sub genre. "New technology breeds innovation and while I am confident that both Facebook and Google are beginning to expand their social offerings, I think it may be safe to say that the current time-based management genre, as we know it today, will have to rapidly evolve beyond the traditional 'sprite clicking' mechanics to sustain consumer interest," Divnich told IndustryGamers.
With technologies like Unreal Engine 3 coming to Flash (and as a result Facebook games) and HTML5 slowly gaining traction, Divnich might be onto something here. The analyst goes on to cite the upcoming Mafia Wars 2 by Zynga as a harbinger of the second generation of social games, but let's not get ahead of ourselves now. Check out the interview in full right here.
[Via VG 24/7]
Do you think this form of social gaming has reached it peak? Where would like to see the industry go next in terms of gameplay, graphics and social features? Sound off in the comments. 1 Comment
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