It all started last Sunday...I broke my Sims unleashed dish, so I go up town to get a replacement, what do I see 'The Sims makin' magic' so I think that I rmtd have it, so I buy it. 20 minutes later the game in my sweaty little hands. Installed.The game is fantastic, apart from the usual more items (all +175 of them) and yet another area for your little Sims to explore, different NPC’s (including a pixie) and more skins, I noticed an interesting new feature: magic.Basically what you do is buy the right equipment, a few ingredients, and viola, instant magic made easy!I found the ingredients lists confusing at first, however a quick look at the handy spell book and I was soon making magic.So far I’ve turned a neighbour into a frog, made a certain someone really like me a cheered up lots of unhappy folks, but there are many more spells I have yet to find (including putting out fires quick, teleportation, reanimating the dead and may more).If by some miracle you only have the Sims and no add on packs, get this one first, I’ve got all the add-ons and this is by far, the best out of the lot (speaking of lots, be wary of any sim who has a lot of toads jumping round the house, you never know what dark arts they have dabbled in).If this is not one of the best Sims add on’s yet, I’ll eat my hat (and wand, and spell book)
rmt2011年9月29日星期四
2011年9月28日星期三
PS3 Sony drops 'It Only Does Everything'
Sony's introduced a new US ad campaign for the PlayStation 3, dropping its famous 'It Only Does Everything' slogan for 'Long Live Play'. SCEE's VP of product marketing, Scott Steinberg said the ads are designed to "celebrate gamers from all walks of life" and "recognize you for making us who we are today".He explained on the PlayStation Blog: "PlayStation has always been about the gamer and the PS3 is the ultimate portal to a land of infinite experiences and accomplishments. "PlayStation is reaffirming our commitment to gamers like yourselves with "Long Live Play" - mixing humor and a little good, clean fun with the kind of entertainment content you crave."We are committed to the continued expansion of the types of services and content that have made the PlayStation name synonymous with interactive entertarmtit and hope that through the 'Long Live Play' campaign our dedication to you, the PlayStation fans, truly shines through."He added: "For those of you who have friends that might be on the fence, I encourage you to invite them to come on over. In the meantime, keep your eyes peeled because in the weeks to come we'll be turning the spotlight back on you, and you won't want to miss it!" Andy Robinson
rmt2011年9月26日星期一
Microsoft announces Halo Anniversary 3D
Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary is set to feature a stereoscopic 3D mode on Xbox 360, Microsoft has announced. CVG got a sneak peak at the mode at Gamescom last week, where new Halo house 343 Industries showed off the game's rebuilt Guilty Spark level with a pair of 3D glasses attached to our faces.It's definitely one of the better 3D modes we've seen in action on current-gen consoles, with the chief's monstrously overpowered magnum recoiling out of the screen."If you've got the technology you definitely want to take advantage of it," said 343's Dennis Reis."Guilty Spark is a fun level to show 3D because you're in the jungle, yrmto got foliage going by, plasma bolts flying over your head... it's a fun way to increase the immersion of the game and again if you've got the technology, you definitely want to take advantage of it."Halo joins a small - yet growing - list of 3D Xbox 360 games, including Call of Duty: Black Ops, Crysis 2 and just-announced addition Gears of War 3.Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary is due out on November 15. Have a look at the latest footage. Andy Robinson
rmt2011年9月25日星期日
Xbox Live enjoys record growth year, a 'w
Microsoft has revealed to CVG that Xbox Live's last 12 months were its biggest ever in terms of recruiting new members to the service. The platform holder won't get too specific on numbers - only revealing that Live now boasts a community of over 35 million worldwide. However, Robin Burrowes, Xbox Live product marketing manager for EMEA [Europe, Middle East and Africa], said that Live memberships had "swum in tandem" with increased adoption rates since rmttaunch of Kinect.He told CVG: "The last twelve months has been our biggest in terms of acquisition [of new members] - in the EMEA region and globally... And we're actually forecasting the next 12 months to be even bigger."We've certainly got aspirations in the console space to be the No.1 in terms of market share. Those aspirations are clear. We're exceptionally confident that the 12 months ahead will spark [Xbox Live's] growth. "We're making sure we're aligned behind the core games that have been the lifeblood of Xbox Live. With Modern Warfare 3, FIFA 12, Gears 3, Forza 4 and Halo Anniversary all coming in a very action packed period , it's a very strong time for us. "But the second wave of Kinect titles will have a deeper, more obvious Xbox Live component to them, from multiplayer in Kinect Sports [2] to co-op modes in Dance Central [2] - suggest we will be harnessing the power of those games more with Xbox Live."And that's not all. According to Burrowes, Microsoft is readying announcements for a "whole bunch" of new entertainment partners in the autumn.That means more TV and movies on Xbox Zune, we should imagine. Result.Watch our first video interview with the Xbox Live man above.
rmt2011年9月23日星期五
Modern Warfare 3 confirmed for Steamworks
Activision has confirmed, as expected, that Modern Warfare 3 will make use of Valve's full Steamworks feature set. Built into both the digital and retail versions of the PC game, Steamworks compatibilrmtiffers the usual range of functions - auto-updating, achievements etc, and will also support dedicated servers from launch. The game is available for pre-purchase via Steam now and anyone who does so will be able to "start playing immediately upon its release on Steam". Not much of an incentive, really. GAME's offering a free Brady strategy guide and some avatar goodies with its pre-order-only 'Modern Warfare 3 Intel Pack'. Mike Jackson
rmt2011年9月21日星期三
EA 'No plans' to charge for Battlefield
EA has played down the possibility that it'll look to ape Activision's Call of Duty Elite service by bundling Battlefield 3 DLC with networking service Battlelog for a subscription fee. Analyst Michael Pachter said yesterday: "Battlelog is a free service for Battlefield 3 players that will provide statirmts, social networking tools, friend list management, squad setup, and platoons, all with built-in voice chat... Ultimately, we expect Electronic Arts to emulate Activision and charge for Battlelog by including map packs with the service for a $50 fee."Responding to Pachter's suggestion, EA told IndustryGamers: "We are providing Battlelog to Battlefield 3 players to deliver the best social, multiplayer FPS experience in the market. We have no plans to charge for this service with Battlefield 3. The Battlefield series has always been about playing with friends, and Battlelog takes that experience to the next level by serving as a unique social network." Tom Ivan
rmt2011年9月20日星期二
New Ninja Gaiden 3 shots battle cloaked g
We've got a bunch of new screenshots of Ninja Gaiden 3. These have come fresh from the latest update to the official rmtJese website. You may recognise a couple of them from previous media releases. Rather than whip them out we'll just give you the lot. Team Ninja head Yosuke Hayashi has said recently that the developer will look at the prospect of doing a Ninja Gaiden game on Vita after work on NG3 is complete. Mike Jackson
rmt2011年9月19日星期一
WarRock rocks!
WarRock is a well-made FPS game. A few glrmtis make it sometimes frustrating, but since it is only a beta version, it will be superb when it is released fully.
There are three grmtapes you can choose from when you play. Explosive Missions, Infantry Combat and Vehicle Combat.
Missions are where one team has to plant bombs in various areas and other has to stop them. It is a small map.
Infantry Combat is a type where there few vehicles on a medium to large map. It's good to come to when you've gotten bored of missions because when you die, you will respawn in a 10 second interval.
Vehicle Combat's maps are large, and, yep you guessed it, e are loads of vehicles, ranging from aeroplanes and helicopters to tanks and motorbikes.
Ever wanted a little more respect when you do things? WarRock has over 120 lvls you can upgrade to, and every lvl has a small shield, which sits next to your name. When you finish a game, youl receive experience, which is turned into percentage. Every time you reach 100%, you gain a lvl.
The guns aren't all the same either. When you lete a game you will also receive Dinar (the in-game currency), and the better you played the more Dinar and exp you will get.
In conclusion, WarRock is a great game, with a few niggling glitches that should be ironed out when it launches its full version. Best of all, it's f
2011年9月18日星期日
Modern Warfare 3 confirmed for Steamworks
Activision has confirmed, as expected, that Modern Warfare 3 will make use of Valve's full Steamworks feature set. Built into both the digital and retail versions of the PC game, Steamworks compatibility offers the usual range of functions - auto-updating, achievements etc, and will alsormt ort dedicated servers from launch. The game is available for pre-purchase via Steam now and anyone who does so will be able to "start playing immediately upon its release on Steam". Not much of an incentive, really. GAME's offering a free Brady strategy guide and some avatar goodies with its pre-order-only 'Modern Warfare 3 Intel Pack'. Mike Jackson
rmt2011年9月16日星期五
Forza Halo 4 video - Now with Cortana com
You've probably alrearmtdard Jeremy Clarkson trying to get his head around Halo 4's Warthog in Forza 4. He was rubbish.He may know his XZ120s from his R3T40s (we made those up) but he clearly didn't know his Halo.So, when it comes to talking Halo in Forza 4's Autovista Mode, Turn 10 has got an alternative and she certainly knows a thing or two about the Warthog. Tom Pakinkis
rmt2011年9月15日星期四
Video Interview BioWare's Ray Muzyka tal
It's a massive year for the BioWare label at EA, which not only has one core gaming goliath on the horizon in the shape of Mass Effect 3, but it also set to launch its first MMO.Co-founder Dr. Ray Muzyka assured CVG at Gamescom last week that the Baldur's Gate developer is doing everything it can to make sure Star Wars: The Old Republic's launch goes as smoothly as possible."We've been beta testing the crap out of this game for a long, long time - many, many months already," he said, "and we'll continue to expand out that beta testing to make sure we test all the different parts of the service that have to run flrmtasly." Watch in HD 1 comment Yesterday we posted our video interview with Mass Effect 3's associate producer Michael Gamble. Have a look. Andy Robinson
rmt2011年9月14日星期三
Wii U can do anything PS3 and 360 can - E
Wii U is likely to be capable of doing anything PS3 or Xbox 360 can, according to EA, which recently received new development kits for Nintendo's console. Vice president Andrew Wilson told Eurogamer the publisher now has a slightly better idea of Wii U's power and it hopes it's even more capable than Microsoft's and Sony's systems."I think that's our hope, but again we're still in the early stages," he said. "As every new piece of hardware and every new development library comes through we get a greater understanding of the power. With our early research we had been very happy with the output of the box and we expect that that will only go up moving forward."It's still moving," Wilson added, "but I think we'll be able to do anything that we can do on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on the Wii U."Asked about the Wii U's online capabilities, Wilson said he couldn't disclose much because EA's NDAd up to the eyeballs."[Online is] something that we're working very closely with Nintendo on. We are highlighting to them what we believe are the most important elements to that infrastructure to deliver a connected experience that we think is the future of gaming. "We're working through the development with them now," he added. "We have a series of people who are under very strict NDAs as you can imagine, operating with them, building that system out." He also said FIFA 13 may be a Wii U launch title, but ultimately that decision will rest with Nintendo.While publishers and developers are still attempting to work out the technical capabilities of Wii U, Aliens: Colonial Marines and Duke Nukem Forever developer Gearbox has described the plarmtt as a "stop-gap" between this generation of consoles and the next.
rmt2011年9月13日星期二
Assassin's Creed Revelations multiplayer
Ubisoft has released some Assasrmts Creed: Revelations multiplayer movies, providing a sneak peak at a few of the gameplay modes and maps fans will be able to play at release.Those who stuck with the multiplayer component of Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood will testify it's one of the most unique experiences of the last few years.The following action takes place on a map called Knight's Hospital, with the assassins getting their stab on in Deathmatch and Artifact Assault game modes.Check out the videos below.Tags: GameTrailers.com, Assassin's Creed: Revelations - Artifact Assault 1B: Knights Hospital Walkthrough (Cam) HD, PC Games, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 Tags: GameTrailers.com, Assassin's Creed: Revelations - Deathmatch 2A: Knights Hospital Walkthrough (Cam), PC Games, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360Tags: GameTrailers.com, Assassin's Creed: Revelations - Deathmatch 2B: Knights Hospital Walkthrough (Cam), PC Games, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360Assassin's Creed Revelations' lead writer Darby McDevitt has said the final chapter in Ezio's saga 'won't answer everything'. Tamoor Hussain
rmt2011年9月9日星期五
2Moons Review
by Mary Garcia, Onrpg writer
2Moons is a free-to-play MMORPG by Acclaim. It is based on the Korean game Dekaron. Instead of translating and directly porting Dekaron, Acclaim instead reworked the game to suit a US release. Originally annormtu for US release in 2006, 2Moons is currently still in open-beta phase, with an official launch date unknown. 2Moons tagline is "No mercy for the weak, no pity for the dying, no tears for the slain". And it indeed lives up to this.
Gameplay:
2Moons is a free MMO to play. However, unlike similar free MMOs, Acclaim has decided to take the marrmtkg model one step further. Aside from the 2Moons shop, where you can purchase game items such as coins for potions and costumes for your character, you have the option of turning off the in-game advertising at the cost of slower leveling speed.
New players can choose between six jobs; Azure Knight, Hunter, Incar Magician, Vicious Summoner, Segnale or Bagi Warrior. The controls were somewhat easy to use, though using the mouse initially annoyed me. Luckily there is easy customization of these controls as well as keyboard shortcuts to hnavigate around the game.
2Moons is heavily focused on its violence aspect. PK (player killing) and PvP pretty much rule here, living up to its tagline of “No mercy for the weak, no pity for the dying.” Players may feel frustrated at the rat PK that goes on while they are exploring or leveling up. Quests are also scarce, and players are met with cheerful profanity from the NPCs in town. The storyline is also lacking. The majority of the game’s plot is what is written on the 2Moons website. With the focus being heavily on violence and mass killings, it may be a turn-off for those that enjoy questing or otherwise leveling up without being bothered.
Bots have also made their way into this game, like so many other MMOs. The spam bots in the towns spam frequently enough to where you have to leave the main part of the town just to chat. The er level bots are well equipped and PK players or otherwise grief them. This can be frustrating since it is very difficult to kill them and remove them from the area.
Graphics:
2Moon’s overall look is dark and foreboding, which fits the nature of this game well. Bright happy colors are rarely used. The graphics are also semi-dated, but that doesn’t takay from enjoying the visual fights.
There isn’t much in the way of character customization save for costumes, which be purchased at the 2Moons shop. Without costumes, the characters look similar. You are also limited to a specific gender based on what job you choose to play.
Overall:
If you’re into mass killings and violence, then this gis definitely worth a try. If you’re the casual gamer type who is into questing and engaging storylines, it may not be as enjoyable.
Pros:
-Free to play
-Controls are easy to learn; keyboard shortcuts are also convenient
-Graphics are rich despite being semi-dated
Cons:
-PK may be frustrating to casual gamers who aren’t into that aspect of MMO gaming
-Characters tend to look the same without purchasing a costume
-Bots that grief players