Sunday, October 29, 2006
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Not all gaming focuses around big budget productions of grandieur. Some of the greatest games you can play are simple to play, enjoyable by everyone, and free. Many indpendent game companies produce astounding games for the masses.
Recently ThatGameCompany, formed by USC students Kallee Santiago and Jenova Chen, made a deal with Sony Computer Entertaiment America to produce their garage made game flOw on to the PS3.
flOw is a game based off of psychological theory of the mental state of 'flow'. Now I'm not going to pretend to know what I'm talking about so here's a quote from good ol' Wikipedia. "Flow is a mental state of operation in which the person is fully immersed in what he or she is doing, characterized by a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and success in the process of the activity." Wrap you brains around that. Now isn't that the goal of almost every video game on the market, to get you so involved in the game that you feel as if you are actually the character?
Well TGC does things a little differently, their two games flOw and Cloud are the two most relaxing experiences I've had in a while. Yet I can't really talk about them. The only way for you to realize what I'm trying to convey is to try them out for yourself. And don't worry about the fact that flOw on the PS3. You can play it for free at their website, www.thatgamecompany.com.
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Recently ThatGameCompany, formed by USC students Kallee Santiago and Jenova Chen, made a deal with Sony Computer Entertaiment America to produce their garage made game flOw on to the PS3.
flOw is a game based off of psychological theory of the mental state of 'flow'. Now I'm not going to pretend to know what I'm talking about so here's a quote from good ol' Wikipedia. "Flow is a mental state of operation in which the person is fully immersed in what he or she is doing, characterized by a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and success in the process of the activity." Wrap you brains around that. Now isn't that the goal of almost every video game on the market, to get you so involved in the game that you feel as if you are actually the character?
Well TGC does things a little differently, their two games flOw and Cloud are the two most relaxing experiences I've had in a while. Yet I can't really talk about them. The only way for you to realize what I'm trying to convey is to try them out for yourself. And don't worry about the fact that flOw on the PS3. You can play it for free at their website, www.thatgamecompany.com.
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You will fight for the Emperor once again with Dawn of War: Dark Crusade, the new expansion for the visceral RTS from Relic.
In this expansion Relic introduces two new races, the nobel Tau and the maleficent Necrons. Along with the original four races and the Imperial Guard you bout for the planet Kronus.
In this expansion Relic introduces two new races, the nobel Tau and the maleficent Necrons. Along with the original four races and the Imperial Guard you bout for the planet Kronus.
Tau
Necrons
The Tau Empire is full of highly specialized units making it a necessity to have a well thought out combination of ranged and melee proficient soldiers. Their heavy units are some of the best in the game.
As for the Necrons think robotic zombies, dirt cheap to produce but slow and lumbering. The base Necron unit cost zero resouces to produce, but their speed can be quite the factor in battle. They also don't use requisition in the same way that the other races do. Instead the more strategic points you hold, the faster your units are produced. Also their main base can slowly be upgraded to possible the most powerful superweapon throughout the game.
Necrons
The Tau Empire is full of highly specialized units making it a necessity to have a well thought out combination of ranged and melee proficient soldiers. Their heavy units are some of the best in the game.
Tau Empire
As for the Necrons think robotic zombies, dirt cheap to produce but slow and lumbering. The base Necron unit cost zero resouces to produce, but their speed can be quite the factor in battle. They also don't use requisition in the same way that the other races do. Instead the more strategic points you hold, the faster your units are produced. Also their main base can slowly be upgraded to possible the most powerful superweapon throughout the game.
Necron Horde
This time around instead of the deep and driving campaign that we were handed in the first two games, the campaign is done in the style of Risk. Every race has a small story as to why they are on Kronus and what happens if they take the planet, but that's as deep as it gets. You are also given a small background to your races' leader and when you invade certain areas or enemy strongholds. Taking over different zones gives your army different bonuses and helps you in you conquest.
Risk-Hammer: 40,000
After claiming certain victories you are also given the option to upgrade your main commander unit with 'war gear'. This war gear can either be offensive or deffensive, adding plasma pistols, or reinforced armor. Not only do these make your commander better in battle but as a nice touch they change his appearence while on the battlefield. Kudos for that Relic.
The mulitplayer holds up well also. Now if you only own Dark Crusade you can only be either Tau or Necron while online, if you want want to blow someone away for the Eternal Emperor then you're going to have to pick up the original Dawn of War. But what's a little money between great games.
9/10
After claiming certain victories you are also given the option to upgrade your main commander unit with 'war gear'. This war gear can either be offensive or deffensive, adding plasma pistols, or reinforced armor. Not only do these make your commander better in battle but as a nice touch they change his appearence while on the battlefield. Kudos for that Relic.
The mulitplayer holds up well also. Now if you only own Dark Crusade you can only be either Tau or Necron while online, if you want want to blow someone away for the Eternal Emperor then you're going to have to pick up the original Dawn of War. But what's a little money between great games.
9/10
Don't stop believin' in the power of Guitar Hero. The sequal to the smash hit Guitar Hero, from Red Octane, is due out in less than two weeks. Put on your studded jacket, get out your hair spray, and start booking your world tour.
Guitar Hero 2 features 64 tracks, 40 of which are licensed covers. This line up covers the spectrum when it comes to rock 'n' roll. From some of the worlds largest bands like KISS, Aerosmith, Motley Crue, and Van Halen to todays mainstream stars, Wolfmother, Lamb of God, Avenged Sevenfold, and Foo Fighters. Grunge is back with GH2 also, RedOctane dug up some Nirvana and even Alice In Chains for this go around. Having a played a couple of tracks let me just warn you, it's going to get ugly.
On top of the new set list there are new venues to rock out at. You'll start your career at a high school battle of the bands and work your way up to rock superstardom. Throw in three new playalble characters and you're all set to become "bigger than Jesus". Please no angry letters.
If you plan on playing GH2 on your Xbox 360 when in come out in 2007, you'll be given some extra treats such as the Mini Gibson X-Plorer Guitar controller. Now you can rock out even harder. Also with the 360's online abilities there will be downloadable songs incase you burn through the first 64.
Xbox controller
Guitar Hero 2 features 64 tracks, 40 of which are licensed covers. This line up covers the spectrum when it comes to rock 'n' roll. From some of the worlds largest bands like KISS, Aerosmith, Motley Crue, and Van Halen to todays mainstream stars, Wolfmother, Lamb of God, Avenged Sevenfold, and Foo Fighters. Grunge is back with GH2 also, RedOctane dug up some Nirvana and even Alice In Chains for this go around. Having a played a couple of tracks let me just warn you, it's going to get ugly.
On top of the new set list there are new venues to rock out at. You'll start your career at a high school battle of the bands and work your way up to rock superstardom. Throw in three new playalble characters and you're all set to become "bigger than Jesus". Please no angry letters.
Judy Nails and Eddie Knox going head to head
If you plan on playing GH2 on your Xbox 360 when in come out in 2007, you'll be given some extra treats such as the Mini Gibson X-Plorer Guitar controller. Now you can rock out even harder. Also with the 360's online abilities there will be downloadable songs incase you burn through the first 64.
Xbox controller
With more hard rockin' good times than the first one, Guitar Hero 2 garunteed to melt your face.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
With the launch just around the corner I've decided to give you all a heads up on what you might be looking forward to.
On November 17th, if you're going to dish out the cash for one, you can drop $500 or $600 on the PS3 you may also want to bring an extra C note for a game or two. There are some very nice opening day releases to pick up.
You've got Resistance: Fall of Man, Call of Duty 3, and Rainbow Six Vegas for the FPS fans.
On November 17th, if you're going to dish out the cash for one, you can drop $500 or $600 on the PS3 you may also want to bring an extra C note for a game or two. There are some very nice opening day releases to pick up.
You've got Resistance: Fall of Man, Call of Duty 3, and Rainbow Six Vegas for the FPS fans.
Resistance
Call of Duty 3
Rainbow Six
Role-players and comic nerds alike will be druling for Marvel: Ultimate Alliance. We are aslo seeing a port of Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion to the new system, but you've all heard enough of that game.
Rainbow Six
Role-players and comic nerds alike will be druling for Marvel: Ultimate Alliance. We are aslo seeing a port of Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion to the new system, but you've all heard enough of that game.
Ultimate Alliance
The next installment of the Need for Speed series is due for launch on the 17th as well. Need for Speed Carbon and Ridge Racer 7 will keep all you speed junkies happy, of this I'm sure.
The next installment of the Need for Speed series is due for launch on the 17th as well. Need for Speed Carbon and Ridge Racer 7 will keep all you speed junkies happy, of this I'm sure.
Carbon
Ridge Racer
Ridge Racer
And as for the sports heads out there, you'll be in full supply with Madden 07, Tiger Woods 07, NHL 2k7, NBA 2k7, Tony Hawk's Project 8, Fight Night Round 3, and NBA 07.
With a number of other releases I'm sure the PS3 will have a strong launch this November. See you at the stores.
But all do not see things the way I do so voice your opinion what do you think will happen with Sony's baby?
With a number of other releases I'm sure the PS3 will have a strong launch this November. See you at the stores.
But all do not see things the way I do so voice your opinion what do you think will happen with Sony's baby?
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