2011年11月30日水曜日
Driver PC DRM requires constant internet
Ubisoft has revealed that the PC version of Driver: San Francisco will require players to be constantly connected to the internet. The Driver store page on Valve's service lists "3rd-party DRM: Ubisoft's Online Services Platform" in its game details section, and Ubisoft community developer Mathieu Willem confirmed on the official Driver Twitter: "PC version requires permanent internet connection."Ubisoft first revealed its controversial DRM in January last year, saying it was "justified by the gameplay advantages offered by the system and because most PCs are already connected to the internet". It went on to say the measure "offers protection against piracy, an important business element for Ubisoft and for the PC market in general".However, it later loosened its policy so that players only needed to be online when booting up PC titles.
3DS holds top spot in Japan
3DS was the bestselling system in Japan during the week ended September 4, while VanillaWare's Grand Knights History debuted at the top of the software chart. It's the fourth straight week Nintendo's handheld has taken the top spot since its August 11 price cut, although sales dropped about ten percent to 54,744 units, according to Media Create's latest figures (via Andriasang).PS3 came in second place with 33,831 sales and PSP third with 30,192.PSP action RPG Grand Knights History took the No.1 spot on the software chart ahead of former bestsellers Monster Hunter Portable 3rd HD and Everyone's Rhythm Heaven.There were two other new entries in the top ten - Devil Survivor Over Clock for 3DS at No.5 and Corpse Party Book Of Shadows for PSP at No.7.Weekly hardware sales (previous week)3DS: 54,744 (60,781)PS3: 33,831 (33,141)PSP: 30,192 (31,310)Wii: 11,606 (11,342)DSi LL: 3,177 (3,235)DSi: 2,453 (2,384)PS2: 1,394 (1,580)X360: 1,228 (1,393)DS Lite: 80 (110)PSP go: 7 (20)Weekly software sales (lifetime)01. Grand Knights History (PSP, Marvelous): 64,630 (New)02. Monster Hunter Portable 3rd HD (PS3, Capcom): 52,792 (340,621) 03. Everyone's Rhythm Heaven (Wii, Nintendo): 22,762 (422,314) 04. Samurai Warriors 3 Empires (PS3, Tecmo Koei): 21,604 (91,858) 05. Devil Survivor Over Clock (3DS, Atlus): 20,809 (New)06. Atsumete! Kirby (DS, Nintendo): 15,804 (197,028) 07. Corpse Party Book of Shadows (PSP, 5pb): 15,249 (New)08. Mobile Suit Gundam New Gihren's Ambition (PSP, Namco Bandai): 14,656 (90,267) 09. Monster Hunter Diary Poka Poka Felyne Village G (PSP, Capcom): 12,924 (175,340) 10. Dynasty Warriors 7 Special (PSP, Tecmo Koei): 12,209 (37,516) Tom Ivan
New Battlefield 3 Battlelog screens
EA's released a fresh batch of screens for Battlelog, the free Battlefield 3 stat-tracking service unveiled at E3. The screens below (a couple of which we've seen before) come via BF3blog. They show statistics and player profiles, as well as separate sections for things like weapons and awards.The service also features a strong social element. DICE says the 'Battlefeed' will be your main window into Battlelog, showing current events around your network in real-time to give you a live snapshot of what your friends and rivals are doing in the world of Battlefield.Get more details on the service here.
2011年11月29日火曜日
Yakuza Dead Souls Trademark Suggests Wes
Sega's zombified Yakuza game, Yakuza: Of the End, arrived in Japan on June 9 of this year. Fans of the series in other parts of the world have been waiting for some news of a global release, and it seems that they might soon have an answer.Sega picked up a trademark in Europe for Yakuza: Dead Souls (via CVG), which seems like a safe bet as a more English-speaking audience-friendly title for the zombie-infused Yakuza game. This is in no way confirmation that a Western Of the End release is coming, but it's a good start.The Yakuza series is a funny beast. Part-open world RPG, part-brawler, part-minigame fest, part-something completely unclassifiable, it is capable of hitting any number of gaming pleasure centers in the space of a single hour. Adding zombies to that mix seems like a recipe for awesome; here's hoping fans in the U.S. and Europe get to find out.Source: OHIM (search trademark number 010291482)
Soul Calibur 5 Characters & Features Vi
Soul Calibur 5News (10)Previews (2)ReviewVideos (8)Screenshots (34)Cheats and WalkthroughsSoul Calibur 5News (10)Previews (2)ReviewVideos (8)Screenshots (34)Cheats and Walkthroughs Namco Bandai's Soul Calibur 5's producer Hisahauharu Tago spoke with us about some of the new characters and features in the fifth game. One issue they needed to tackle was how to make new characters. They also had to go back to old characters and decide how they were going to re-balance them. Soul Calibur 5 "Characters & Features" Preview »
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.
Perfect World 2011 Review - Genesis
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Perfect World excels in this aspect. With Perfect World: Genesis, many of the game’s textures have been redone, adding even more beauty to the established franchise. Character detailing is crisp, textures look beautiful, and the overall atmosphere of the game has a great feeling to it. You definitely cannot go wrong in terms of the game’s graphics, especially considering the ability of flight allows you to take in the game’s atmosphere even more.。
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Perfect World’s character creation is definitely one of the most notable features within the game. In terms of a fantasy based free to play MMO, Perfect World probably has one of the most extensive and detailed character creation systems ever created. The amount of detailing players can put into their character is astounding, allowing everything from eye shadow color to hair length, to mouth width. I had no problem recreating many of my favorite fictional characters.。
Perfect World: Genesis expands upon the already established franchise by adding the Earthguard race, which carries with it the Seeker and Mystic classes. These two classes possess many new skills and up the total to 10 classes. Perfect World definitely allows for much variability in terms of gameplay between the ten classes (Archer, Assassin, Barbarian, Blademaster, Cleric, Mystic, Psychic, Seeker, Venomancer, and Wizard), and the five races (Earthguard, Human, Tideborn, Untamed, Winged Elves). The gameplay aspects of the classes, allow various mixtures of combat, ranging from aerial combat, to underwater battles, and last but not least, those on land. Winged Elves are the only class that can fly from level one, as their name implies, they’re given the gift of flight from birth. Other races have to wait until level 30, unless you buy an Aerogear (flying mount) from the Boutique or earn one via one of the games many events. I felt like flying handled well, but was limited in the long run. Many UI bars made me paranoid as I took off flying, since “acceleration” (a sort of “turbo boost” for the Aerogear) is limited to an expendable reservoir of energy that has to be replenished via in-game items.。
Character design is completely customizable, as covered in the character customization section. The lighting effects within towns makes the game look great and shiny when simply exploring the world. I found myself flying around for almost half an hour just taking a look at the massive environment and my eyes ate it all up.。
Perfect World’s combat isn’t much to brag about. There are a lot of classes, sure, but the combat system seems very repetitive and has been done many times before. Targeting a mob, using the keys 1-9 or f1-f9, standard MMO stuff. However, the game features many expansive modes such as a very finely tuned Pet System, Territory Control System, and Crafting System. My favorite out of these three is definitely the Territory Control System because I’m a sucker for open world objective based PvP. The Territory Control System allows various guilds to bid on “states” to own in the game. Guilds can battle over these territories and utilize catapults and different types of towers to attack and defend these, leading to an epic-looking battle royale. The grand prize? All guild members get the ability to teleport to the states you own every hour, as well as providing services such as free healing and item identification, thus adding a benefit to fighting so hard and paying so much for a territory. Perfect World isn’t so unique in terms of combat, but is chocked to the brim with a ton of cool features to overcome this weakness and find a way to enjoy the game.。
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The flawless character customization even allows you to upload a reference image. So, if you want to go ahead and conjure up a spitting image of Justin Bieber, just so you can fly as high as you can into the air and watch him fall endlessly to the ground, you can find an image on Google, download it, and upload it in-game so you have a guide to use without having to alt tab. Other F2P games definitely need to take a page out of Perfect World: Genesis’ book when it comes to character creation. The two most recent expansion races simply add even more content, with the Earthguard and the Tideborn allowing more customization to player taste.。
Fundamentally, Perfect World is a simple game. The combat isn’t anything special, the setting doesn’t seem shockingly new, and the classes aren’t novel. However, the various bonus features make it great. Players who have never experienced an MMO are lucky to come across this game, as it is a perfect “bread and butter” introduction to all MMOs , whether they areF2P or P2P, because of the great features. Perfect World is a must play for any MMO gamer, as the features it has aren’t common within the industry.。
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“There will be a time when the beautiful world will cease to exist as we know it today.。
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Upon release, Perfect World was possibly one of the most anticipated games of 2008. It’s been three years, but Perfect World has not stopped growing. Genesis, Perfect World’s latest expansion, provides a great deal of content for players to enjoy, including a new race, two new classes, new areas, dungeons, and guild bases. Will Perfect World withstand the test of time that usually plagues MMOs? Read below to find out…。
The land of Perfect World will suffer destruction the likes of which has never been seen. The world will be torn apart, leaving massive crevasses across its surface. The oceans will rage with turmoil and the tides will swallow everything in their path. The races of the world, thrown into chaos, will not understand what is happening to their beautiful world.”。
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However, within the depths of the underground, an ancient race of people with arcane powers and innate psychic abilities have foreseen the coming of this post-apocalyptic world. In knowing the future, they have dedicated their lives to prepare for such a day. The time has now come for them to emerge from the underground. They must join the other races of Perfect World and fight alongside them through the coming disaster.。
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 »
2011年11月28日月曜日
Modern Warfare 3 Hardened Edition content
At this rate there won't be much left for Activision to reveal at its Call of Duty XP event this weekend. A picture of what reportedly an ad for the Modern Warfare 3 Hardened Edition has seemingly revealed all its content. The premature reveal (pictured), which was supposed to be saved for the Call of Duty XP event, shows all the goodies you'll get in the special Hardened Edition package of Infinity Ward's new shooter. According to the poster - scooped by Wired, it'll contain: - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 game with unique disc art.- One year of membership in Call of Duty Elite.- "Founder status" on Elite with exclusive in-game emblem, player card, camouflage, clan XP boost and other exclusive benefits.- SteelBook case.- PlayStation Network exclusive: "Animated Timeline Theme."- Xbox 360 exclusive: "Special Ops Juggernaut Xbox Live Outfit."- Limited-edition "field journal" with more than 100 pages of "authentic military sketches, diagrams and written entries."Check back later this week for official confirmation and pricing. Mike Jackson
iRacing Pole Position in Every Aspect
By Neil Kewn (Murxidon) – OnRPG journalistMy neck hurts, my palms are sweaty and my feet ache. Having just finished second in a twenty lap race at Lakeville’s Lime Rock Park, I’m filled with both joy and disappointment. What if I had taken the outside line on that first corner? Surely If I stayed in his slipstream for just a few more seconds I could have passed him on the straight? It was an intense race that ended in disaster, as we both span off the track on the first corner of the final lap. I knew whoever recovered first from this last lap twist would come out with the win. Shifting into first I quickly edged back onto the racing line, managing to get ahead of the eventual victor by inches. Yes – despite my fast recovery the damage sustained to my Mazda MX-5 Roadster was too severe, I bowed out of the race just a few corners before the chequered flag with smoke billowing from my engine.Conceding victory was painful, but that’s just a part of racing – and “professional online driving simulator” iRacing.Racing videogames haven’t always been kind to simulation fanatics. Franchises like Need for Speed and DiRT have traditionally featured gameplay that appealed more to the Tom Cruise of gaming, rather than the Michael Schumacher. Arcade handling and blistering speeds capable from indestructible cars with a permanent shine, those who demand realism in every aspect from their virtual driving shun the mass-market yearly entries in favour of more refined titles like Forza Motorsport, Gran Turismo and more increasingly, iRacing. The goal? To provide the most immersive, realistic motorsport experience possible in the comfort of your own home.And boy does it succeed. Starting off with a rookie licence, new subscribers have two racing disciplines to choose from. Traditional road racing on real-world tracks or the NASCAR-like oval competitions, these two distinct styles of racing are fully realized in iRacing. Official licenced series are available for each, including a world championship sanctioned and recognized by NASCAR itself. Naturally you start off at the bottom of the racing ladder, but with good results and safe driving you can advance through the licence tiers unlocking more prestigious series and championships – making a name for yourself in the process. Rookie drivers have four series to compete in, but only two are available with just an initial “bare” subscription.Fans of iRacing tend to avoid labelling it as a “video game”. I can see why, it’s more like a virtual motorsport organization with rules and sanctions and directors and penalties. A 39 page Sporting Code is enforced at all times, and you are expected to read it. To be accepted into the community, you need to be a clean, safe, cautious and respectful competitor. A safety record is assigned to every subscriber - a score printed on their licence representing just how well they avoid incidents out on track. A higher safety record, the more experienced (or careful) a driver is.This is clear out on the track.Safety is paramount and risks taken are always calculated. Slower backmarkers will pull off the racing line and let you pass – it’s all very clean and courteous, the kind of driving you would only ever see on television.The driving itself in iRacing is faultless. It’s a true to life simulation of real world racing and as such, twenty three of the world’s most recognizable licenced vehicles are available. Perfectly remodelled in both design and performance, iRacing is the closest most people are ever going to get to driving a Williams FW31 Formula 1 car. Out on the track cars have weight and handle as you would expect them to in the real world. You won’t be blistering around tracks using barriers as a secondary brake, nor will you be ramming your opponents into the gravel (not unless you want to spin out). Driving is a test of mental skill and accuracy. Find that turn in point on a corner, hit the apex and get the most speed on the out.It goes without saying, but you need a steering wheel and pedal set to experience iRacing in any capacity. Controllers are supported, but nothing beats a solid steering set to give you the edge out on the laser-scanned real-world tracks. My Thrustmaster Ferrari GT wheel was detected straight away, and the in-built calibration system insured it was accurate to the last degree.This all comes at a price though. In addition to a $12 monthly subscription extra tracks and vehicles need to be purchased. With only six cars and ten tracks included with your rookie licence, getting extra content is an investment that a lot of players won’t be able to justify. New tracks can cost as much as $15, additional cars an extra $12 on top of your monthly sub. Content purchased is not lost if you choose not to re-subscribe, but the cost of acquiring new tracks and vehicles can run into hundreds of dollars. As you progress through the licence brackets it’s likely that you will have to purchase new tracks just to compete in an official race. Disappointing.It’s a difficult price to justify if you aren’t a serious motorsport fan. iRacing caters towards the hardcore, the ruthless and the devoted. As a result, it is truly peerless in its detail and execution. The game is completely involved and unquestionably serious about what it stands for, so much so that there are even live television streams of races with professional commentary.iRacing is the pinnacle of multiplayer motorsport, a franchise with a loyal community and competition that is as wide as it is intense. It’s an expensive indulgence. Casual fans need not apply, nor should the faint of heart, but for those with a passion for motorsports, iRacing is a true-to-life realization of modern racing - a premier multiplayer competition experience that they will never forget. Graphics - 3 Controls - 5 Features - 5 Customization - 5 Community - 5
Assassin's Creed Revelations beta live on
Ubisoft's confirmed the Assassin's Creed Revelations multiplayer beta is now available for download on PSN, exclusively for PlayStation Plus and Uplay members - but you can't play it until tomorrow. The multiplayer beta will kick off tomorrow, September 3, from 10am and close on the evening of September 11.The beta offers access to nine characters; The Sentinel, The Vanguard, The Guardian, The Vizier, The Thespian, The Deacon, The Bombardier, The Trickster and The Champion.On top of that, there are three maps to stomp around in (Knight's Hospital, Antioch, Constantinople) and four playable modes (Wanted, Manhunt, Deathmatch, and Artifact Assault).You can read all the beta details you could possibly need right hereRevelations is out on November 15. Andy Robinson
2011年11月27日日曜日
LA Noire dev goes into administration
LA Noire developer Team Bondi has gone into administration, according to a report by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, which says the former Rockstar-backed studio received a notification of discharge on August 26. Rumours surrounding the studio's imminent financial collapse first emerged early last month following widespread reports that the developer had had a major falling out with LA Noire publisher Rockstar and the pair had no future plans to work together. Reports also suggested Rockstar and not Team Bondi owns the LA Noire IP. It was recently claimed that the LA Noire dev was being acquired by KMM Studios, the Australian developer working on Happy Feet 2. This morning that doesn't appear to be the case.Team Bondi's status with ASIC has been changed to 'Under External Administration and/or Controlled Receivership', although it's noted it can take up to 28 days for a company filing for administration to become public.There's no word yet on the fate of Team Bondi's sister company Depth Analysis, which was responsible for the impressive Motionscan tech seen in Rockstar's crime thriller.We're absolutely baffled by this. What happened to all that LA Noire money? We'll bring you more as we get it... Andy Robinson
Rise of Nightmares trailer is full of man
Sega's released a new Rise of Nightmares trailer ahead of the game's launch this Friday It has snippets of Kinect's goriest title to date scattered throughout, but the real stars are the players themselves.'Think they're not enjoying it? Think again' is the theme of the trailer as the chaps take an unhealthy amount of pleasure from sitting in pools of blood and hacking limbs off zombies with chainsaws.Poor little Marcus will never ask Daddy to play Kinect with him again. Watch in HD No comments yet, be the first! Check out the latest Rise of Nightmares screens here. Tom Pakinkis
Fresh Ink Online Now On Mondays!
Yes comic book lovers, in addition to our awesome new set and format, Fresh Ink Online will now go up on Mondays instead of Fridays. So make sure to tune in this Monday when host Blair Butler is joined by Roddenberry Productions writer/producer Tory Mell to review a slew of comics, including DC’s recent reboots. This is one Fresh Ink Online you do not want to miss. See ya Monday!